Trusting Systems That Amplify: AI, ADHD, and Building Tools That Honor Your Nature. A Conversation with Jonathan Mast (Epi. #263)

About this episode

Jonathan Mast discusses how he transformed his ADHD from a limitation into a superpower with the help of AI.

Share your Thoughts about this Episode What if ADHD isn't something to fix — but a pattern to amplify? Jonathan Mast, founder of White Beard, was diagnosed with ADHD 12 years ago. Instead of seeing it as a limitation, he learned to embrace it as a superpower. His challenge? His mind raced ahead of his body's ability to execute. Then AI arrived — and extended his hyperfocus from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. You'll hear: Why AI amplifies skill and experience (not replaces it)How being over 35 is ac...

People in this episode

Host: Shilpa Lewis

Guest: Jonathan Mast

Topics covered

• ADHD
• AI
• self-acceptance
• hyperfocus
• productivity
• mindfulness

Keywords

• ADHD
• AI
• hyperfocus
• productivity
• self-improvement
• mindfulness
• tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White Beard

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