THE EMPATHY PROBLEM: Why ADHD and Autistic People Often Misunderstand Each Other’s Empathy
About this episode
Rich and Rox explore the complexities of empathy in ADHD and autistic individuals, challenging common misconceptions.
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox are asking the question nobody wants to answer honestly — who's actually more empathetic, ADHD or autism? Spoiler: everyone's had it backwards. They break down the three types of empathy nobody talks about, why Rich's empathy sometimes tips into full-blown overwhelm, and why the "autistic people don't feel empathy" myth needs to die. Rox also drops one of the most quietly devastating stories either of them has shared on the show. If you've ever wondered whether you're actually empathetic or just anxious and pretending, this one's for you. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/adhdlove
People in this episode
Hosts: Rich, Rox
Topics covered
- empathy
- ADHD
- autism
- misunderstanding
- emotional overwhelm
- myths about empathy
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