AuDHD: The Diagnosis of Contradictions with Dr. Jessica Schonhut Stasik
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In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele talks with Dr. Jessica Schonhut Stasik about succeeding as a neurodivergent individual and the importance of self-acceptance.
What if success isn’t about fitting in, but about creating something that fits you? In this episode, I talk with astrophysicist Dr. Jessica Schonhut Stasik about what it takes to succeed when your brain doesn’t match the systems around you. Jessica shares her experience of being late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD, the burnout and rejection that nearly ended her path in science, and the moment someone recognized her potential when she couldn’t see it herself. We also talk about what it looks like to design your work around how you think, not how you’re expected to think, and why many high achievers feel like they are constantly managing different versions of themselves. Tune in to understand your brain more deeply, and start building a path that actually works for you. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Notion - Notion is an AI powered, connected workspace for teams. Try custom agents now at notion.com/achiever In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Why you don’t have to fit into a box to succeed. 05:30 Why neurodivergent people often feel pulled between multiple identities. 12:30 How Jessica combined science…
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