02 Dec 264: How ADHD affects productivity, identity, and self-trust with Skye Waterson
ADHD isn’t just about focus or forgetfulness—it affects how you see yourself, your energy levels, your worth, and your ability to follow through. And if you’ve ever asked yourself “Why can’t I just do the thing?”, this episode will resonate deeply.
LauraAura is joined by ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Minds, Skye Waterson, for an honest, insightful, and incredibly validating conversation about how ADHD impacts everything from productivity to personal identity. You’ll walk away with powerful reframes, self-trust tools, and a reminder that you’re not lazy—you’re wired differently.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own brain or wished you could just “get it together,” this episode will offer you both compassion and tangible shifts.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What ADHD really looks like (and why it’s often misunderstood)
- The emotional impact of ADHD on high-achieving women
- Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for neurodivergent minds
- How to build systems and rhythms that actually support your brain
- How to stop measuring your worth by your output
- Why your self-talk matters more than any planner
Featured Guest: Skye Waterson
Skye Waterson is the founder of Unconventional Minds, where she helps women with ADHD transform overwhelm into clarity through personalized systems, neuroscience-backed tools, and radical self-acceptance. After years of struggling with her own ADHD symptoms—and being misdiagnosed—Skye built a coaching practice dedicated to helping women unlearn shame, ditch burnout, and create lives that support how their brains naturally work.
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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE
“When you tie your productivity to your worth, you’ll always feel like you’re falling short.”
— Skye Waterson
“Your brain isn’t broken. You just haven’t been given tools that work for you.”
— Skye Waterson
“The world wasn’t built with neurodivergent minds in mind—but that doesn’t mean you can’t thrive in it.”
— LauraAura
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