(TW: Terminal illness)

In this episode, I have a meaningful conversation with Kelsey Mora, Child Life Specialist and Licensed Therapist. We explore how to discuss a parent's ADHD diagnosis with a child and the importance of sharing a child's diagnosis with them. Additionally, we delve into how individuals with ADHD may process grief differently and how professionals distinguish grief responses from neurodevelopmental conditions.

Find Kelsea Mora on Instagram @childlifetherapist

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Gouge, a Naturopathic Physician and Certified Nutritionist. We delve into holistic approaches for ADHD, discussing the role of genetics versus the environment in diagnosis, as well as common co-occurring disorders like sleep

Laura Gouge, ND, CNS is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on mental health and neuropsychiatric disorders. She graduated from NUNM in 2015, where she then completed two years of residency. After residency, Dr. Gouge worked as the medical director of a community-based mental health clinic for over three years, treating a diverse patient population with complex mental health conditions. She serves on the board of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Gouge is currently in private practice, and works with people of all ages on conditions including ADHD, anxiety disorders, insomnia, and more. She runs virtual group coaching courses several times per year with lifestyle tools for adults with ADHD. She lives in Austin, Texas and in her free time spends time with her husband, plays pickleball with friends, and enjoys the warm weather and sunshine.

Summary:

Get inspired by my conversation with Dez Rock, CEO of SIEMonster, as she shares her ADHD journey, the strengths it brings to her entrepreneurial path, and her commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Bio: 

Dez Rock has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. Mentoring others on career and negotiation skills, she has now focused on her own business, dropping out of law school to start SIEMonster several years ago. 

Dez’s greatest strength is always seeing the big picture. A start-up requires a person who can always fight all fronts without losing perspective and making things personal; this is where she excels. 

Dez’s mind works at a fast pace. With her ability to see solutions and paths like puzzle pieces, she has managed to take a great idea to market and make it grow. She sees every challenge as an opportunity and thrives well under pressure. 

With experience traveling and working in three different countries, Dez has become an expert on managing staff in different locations.