549 | Diagnosed AuDHD: Navigating Burnout, Balance, and Blind Spots with Dr. Shannan Palma

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Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

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4.7 • 919 Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summer coaching groups start on July 24th. LIstners can save $200 by signing up at the registration kickoff event on June 18th. Learn more and get on the interest list at Eric shares updates about prioritizing sustainable energy practices and coping with recent family challenges, including the passing of his grandmother and his father's health issues. The main segment features Dr. Shannon Palma, founder and CEO of ITI Assistive Technologies, discussing her late autism and ADHD diagnoses. She shares insights into her decades-long journey with executive function challenges, her comprehensive self-diagnosis process, and the development of support tools for neurodivergent adults. Shannon and Eric delve deeply into the nuances of autistic and ADHD burnout, the differences between autistic burnout and occupational burnout, and the challenges of masking and managing sensory sensitivities. The episode also reveals the host's own recent autism diagnosis, providing a reflective and personal perspective on understanding neurodivergence. The episode wraps up with contact information and a teaser for a follow-up episode focusing more on Shannon's work and the host's continued exploration of his diagnosis. 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 02:30 Eric’s Personal Updates and Challenges 05:12 Guest Introduction: Dr. Shannon Palma 06:32 Shannon's Diagnosis Journey 09:42 Sensory Sensitivities and Family Traits 16:56 Burnout and Neurodivergence ADS 26:56 Support and Community 28:36 Join Coaching Rewired This Summer 28:42 Introducing Adult Study Hall 30:54 Exploring Autism and ADHD 34:12 Self-Diagnosis and Professional Insights 35:29 Navigating Social Cues and Sensory Sensitivities 40:35 Understanding Neural Processing 46:56 Social Interactions and Coping Strategies 53:37 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

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0:00.0	ADHD ReWired episode 549. Since 2014, this has been the podcast for ADHD adults who have
0:10.1	really good intentions and a slightly wandering attention. I'm Eric Tivers. I'm a licensed
0:15.2	clinical social worker by training and a coach by design. I'm your host and I have ADHD. ADHD rewired is more than just a podcast.
0:23.6	We can learn about our coaching and accountability groups, our virtual co-working community,
0:28.4	and more. All at ADHD rewired.com. We are wired for connection, and you are not alone.
0:35.9	Learn more about our offerings, including a monthly live
0:38.6	Q&As, get additional resources for every episode, including links to any resources we mentioned
0:43.9	on today's show. You can support us on Patreon, sign up for our email newsletter, and more. All
0:49.5	at ADHD rewired.com. And if this is your first time listening, welcome. Don't forget to hit
0:56.3	subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode. We know this starting is the
1:02.0	hardest part. So let's get started. Hey, before we dive into today's conversation, our summer
1:09.3	coaching groups start July 24th, and you could save $200 when you sign up
1:14.1	at our registration kickoff event on June 18th.
1:17.7	Spots do fill up quickly, so learn more and get on our interest list at the website or
1:22.5	go directly to coaching rewired.com.
1:26.3	Also, today's conversation with Shannon Palma is actually going to be
1:30.1	a two-part episode, but you actually don't need to listen to them together because they're
1:35.0	kind of separate topics. Both were recorded, though, on March 5th, 2025. Now, I was hoping to get
1:42.2	out this episode during April for Autism Awareness Month,
1:45.8	but I'm continuing to choose to prioritize sustainable energy practices in my life.
1:50.6	And at least for this season in my life, my plan is to continue releasing episodes as I am able.
1:56.2	I am prioritizing my work energy on running our coaching groups and alumni community, my one-on-one
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