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ADHD diversified with MJ.J. Siemens.

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You're listening to ADHD diversified part of the ADHD Rewired Podcast Network. I'm your host M.J. a Canadian-born Asian with ADHD.

Here on ADHD diversified we're not just sharing stories're diversifying the voices, the experiences, and the way we share those stories. We know ADHD is not defined by skin color, ethnic background, or where we are on the globe.

But how we navigate with our ADHD,

if it gets recognized at all, can be determined

by our environments, upbringing, and culture,

especially in underrepresented communities.

It's not just about awareness, it's about opening the conversation and turning awareness into acceptance.

Because, no matter who we are or where we are from we are all allowed to ADHD in the

unique ways that we do. Well transitions are hard so enough with the intro and let's jump in.

All right, we're finally here.

The first episode.

Hazaa! Anyway, you might be asking yourself,

what's this Asian girl in Canada doing making a podcast about ADHD. It's a long story but to keep it short I have

ADHD severe combined type ADHD and that's it.

Okay, okay, no, no, no, just kidding.

It's not just that.

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