What if your “problem” brain was actually your superpower? In this powerful episode of Live & Be Great, host Latonya McDonald sits down with ADHD coach and author Ronald (Ron) Souers II to explore ADHD in men over 40, the hidden link with shame and addiction, and what it really takes to move from self-sabotage to self-acceptance.

Ron vulnerably shares his journey through addiction, depression, and feeling “broken” before discovering ADHD as an adult. Together, he and Latonya unpack how late-diagnosed ADHD often hides behind labels like “lazy” or “unmotivated,” and how coaching, spiritual awareness, and journaling can help men reclaim their identity, leadership, and emotional freedom.

If you’re a man who suspects you have ADHD (or love someone who does), this episode will give you language, validation, and practical tools to start seeing your brain as brilliant, not defective.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why so many men over 40 are only now getting diagnosed with ADHD
• How shame, family expectations, and culture keep men from asking for help
• The connection between ADHD and addiction as a way of numbing emotional pain
• How ADHD coaching supports self-awareness, structure, and real transformation
• Ways to begin reframing ADHD as a superpower, not a character flaw
• How to use self-discovery journaling without perfectionism or pressure
• Practical mindfulness and nervous system tools for everyday regulation
• How to start breaking generational trauma and shame cycles in your family
• Why building a support system (coaches, community, safe friendships) is non‑negotiable for long-term growth

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Ron Souers II
04:00 – Ron’s story: addiction, depression, and discovering ADHD in his 40s
11:30 – Men, shame, and why ADHD often goes undiagnosed
18:10 – The overlap between ADHD, addiction, and emotional pain
24:45 – What ADHD coaching really looks like and how it helps
32:00 – “Your brain isn’t broken”: reframing ADHD as a superpower
39:20 – Journaling and self-discovery for adults with ADHD
46:15 – Mindfulness, spirituality, and listening to your gut
52:40 – Breaking generational patterns and creating new stories
58:10 – Final thoughts, encouragement, and how to take the next step

About Our Guest – Ronald (Ron) Souers II

Ron Souers is an ADHD advocate, coach, podcast host, and author of The Self Discovery Journal for Adults with ADHD. Through his brand Your ADHD Guy, he helps adults—especially men—understand their neurodivergent wiring, heal from shame, and build lives aligned with their strengths. He also hosts the podcast “Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different,” where he shares real conversations about living with ADHD and depression.

• Website: YourADHDGuy.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Podcast: Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different

About Live & Be Great with Latonya McDonald

Live & Be Great is a podcast that blends spiritual insight, psychology, and practical coaching to help you heal emotionally, break generational patterns, and step into your purpose. Hosted by Latonya McDonald, a spiritual and psychological life coach, the show creates safe space for real conversations about trauma, self-worth, faith, and transformation.

If this episode spoke to you:

• Share it with a man in your life who might be struggling with ADHD, addiction, or silent shame.
• Leave a rating and review so more people can find these conversations.
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👉 liveandbegreat.com/digital-soul-cleanse

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