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Embracing ADHD: Intuition as a Neurobrillant Superpower - Interview with Ernalee Shannn

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What if ADHD isn't a disorder but a form of "neurobrilliance"? In this illuminating conversation, ADHD Thrive Coach Ernalee Shannon challenges everything we thought we knew about neurodivergent minds.
Ernalee shares a breathtaking story of intuition that saved a life—receiving an unexplainable urge to call a friend who, at that exact moment, was contemplating suicide. "What really terrifies me is how easy it would have been to say 'I'll phone her later,'" she reflects. This powerful anecdote opens a doorway into understanding the heightened sensitivities and gifts that often accompany ADHD.
While mainstream approaches typically focus on medication, Ernalee advocates for holistic solutions that address root causes while celebrating inherent strengths. She introduces the concept of "neurobrilliance"—recognizing the unique capabilities that ADHD minds bring to the world. "People who have ADHD, their senses are heightened," she explains, describing how this can manifest as both challenge and superpower. This perspective shift transforms how we understand neurodivergence, especially in children.
Parents will find particular value in her creative strategies: explaining the "why" behind requests, offering meaningful choices, and incorporating play into daily routines. These approaches respect neurological differences while developing essential skills. Equally compelling is her examination of how modern technology may be rewiring young brains to mimic ADHD symptoms, raising crucial questions about environmental influences versus inherent neurological differences.
Ready to discover holistic approaches to ADHD? Join Ernalee at the ADHD Thrive Festival (May 20-30), a free online event for people of all ages seeking to understand and embrace their unique neurological gifts. Connect with Ernalee on Facebook or email ernalee@adhdthrivecoachca to learn more about transforming challenges into strengths.

Ernalee Shannon Contact: [email protected]

ADHD THRIVE Festival Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3906401716312401

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To receive your own personal Intuitive Soul Reading and personalized workbook visit: https://magnetizeyourlight.com/intuition

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Chapters

1. Meet Erna Lee Shannon, ADHD Coach (00:00:00)

2. Defining Intuition and Mother Radar (00:07:43)

3. The Life-Saving Phone Call Story (00:12:02)

4. ADHD as Neurobrilliance and Superpower (00:20:25)

5. Parenting Tips for ADHD Children (00:25:11)

6. Screen Time and ADHD Symptoms (00:38:46)

7. The ADHD Thrive Festival Preview (00:45:30)

8. Depression, ADHD, and Finding Purpose (00:53:26)

56 episodes

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What if ADHD isn't a disorder but a form of "neurobrilliance"? In this illuminating conversation, ADHD Thrive Coach Ernalee Shannon challenges everything we thought we knew about neurodivergent minds.
Ernalee shares a breathtaking story of intuition that saved a life—receiving an unexplainable urge to call a friend who, at that exact moment, was contemplating suicide. "What really terrifies me is how easy it would have been to say 'I'll phone her later,'" she reflects. This powerful anecdote opens a doorway into understanding the heightened sensitivities and gifts that often accompany ADHD.
While mainstream approaches typically focus on medication, Ernalee advocates for holistic solutions that address root causes while celebrating inherent strengths. She introduces the concept of "neurobrilliance"—recognizing the unique capabilities that ADHD minds bring to the world. "People who have ADHD, their senses are heightened," she explains, describing how this can manifest as both challenge and superpower. This perspective shift transforms how we understand neurodivergence, especially in children.
Parents will find particular value in her creative strategies: explaining the "why" behind requests, offering meaningful choices, and incorporating play into daily routines. These approaches respect neurological differences while developing essential skills. Equally compelling is her examination of how modern technology may be rewiring young brains to mimic ADHD symptoms, raising crucial questions about environmental influences versus inherent neurological differences.
Ready to discover holistic approaches to ADHD? Join Ernalee at the ADHD Thrive Festival (May 20-30), a free online event for people of all ages seeking to understand and embrace their unique neurological gifts. Connect with Ernalee on Facebook or email ernalee@adhdthrivecoachca to learn more about transforming challenges into strengths.

Ernalee Shannon Contact: [email protected]

ADHD THRIVE Festival Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3906401716312401

Support the show

To receive your own personal Intuitive Soul Reading and personalized workbook visit: https://magnetizeyourlight.com/intuition

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Meet Erna Lee Shannon, ADHD Coach (00:00:00)

2. Defining Intuition and Mother Radar (00:07:43)

3. The Life-Saving Phone Call Story (00:12:02)

4. ADHD as Neurobrilliance and Superpower (00:20:25)

5. Parenting Tips for ADHD Children (00:25:11)

6. Screen Time and ADHD Symptoms (00:38:46)

7. The ADHD Thrive Festival Preview (00:45:30)

8. Depression, ADHD, and Finding Purpose (00:53:26)

56 episodes

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