Adult ADHD with Dr. Pam Davis

The Allender Center Podcast

The Allender Center

Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Mental Health, Christianity, Trauma, Health & Fitness, Theology

4.6 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered if you or a loved one may have adult ADHD? It's estimated that more than 8 million Americans, nearly 5% of the population, are living with this condition – many without even realizing it, as reported by WebMD.

While ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition present from birth, it often goes undiagnosed until adulthood. This topic is gaining increasing awareness, and an adult diagnosis can lead to newfound self-awareness, helping individuals shed years of shame and confusion.

Joining us as our esteemed guest is Dr. Pam Davis, the Director of Graduate Programs in Counseling at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor for the Association of Play Therapy.

In this episode, Dr. Davis answers our questions about the symptoms of adult ADHD, the reasons for missed childhood diagnoses, and how to navigate this condition, whether it's within yourself or in your relationships with others.

Please note that this episode, like all of our podcast content, is not intended to replace medical advice. If you suspect you may have ADHD, it's advisable to seek professional assessment and treatment options from a healthcare provider.

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to the Allender Center podcast.
0:06.7	I'm Dr. Dan Allender.
0:08.7	And I'm Rachel Clinton-Centen.
0:10.5	We're fiercely committed to providing hope and healing to a fragmented world.
0:14.7	And restoration for the heart.
0:17.2	Thank you for joining us.
0:18.5	Let's get this conversation started.
0:29.6	Thank you for joining us. Let's get this conversation started. Sometimes the topic that we're engaging is very important, and today it is.
0:34.2	We're going to be talking about ADHD.
0:37.3	But other times, topics also include the
0:40.3	privilege of talking with dear friends whom I've not been able to be with in a long time. And so
0:46.1	this just happens to be a very important topic, but also just a delightful friend. So Dr. Pam
0:53.1	Davis, who's the director of counseling at Gordon Conwell Seminary in Charlotte.
1:00.2	So Pam, we have known one another for many decades.
1:05.6	20 years this year.
1:07.6	Oh, my gosh.
1:08.4	That is so sweet.
1:09.6	I think our first conversation, of course, was in
1:13.0	Chiang Mai, where you were a missionary for, let's just say a few decades, 25 years. And we won't go
1:23.0	into all the details of that. But there is a moment I want to bring back to your memory, and that is
1:30.0	you and Becky were sitting on a couch. And we were watching Monk. Actually, a lot of like three or
1:38.4	four episodes. And the two of you started laughing. And I was watching Monk and not really paying attention to what you two were giggling about.
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