JJ Unplugged S01E02: ADHD

NeurodiversityADHD & Mental HealthSelf-AwarenessLived ExperienceCoping & StrategiesFriendship & Support
Written By Xander Jake | XJ

In this episode, we dive into the beautiful, bonkers world of ADHD. We share how it shows up in our lives, from executive dysfunction and hyperfocus spirals to rejection sensitivity and dopamine-chasing hobbies. Spoiler: it’s not just about being “distracted.”

Welcome to Episode 2 of JJ Unplugged, where we say the quiet parts of ADHD out loud.

This episode covers:

  • What ADHD looks like when you’re not a hyper 10-year-old boy

  • Masking, memory gaps, and why your brain hits a wall mid-sentence

  • How late diagnosis changed everything for us

  • Stigma, shame, and the myth of laziness

  • Our favorite tools, coping strategies, and workarounds that actually help

  • Why ADHD is a lot more than “can’t sit still” and “forgets keys”

We don’t have it all figured out, but we’re navigating the chaos together. If your brain’s a browser with 42 open tabs (and one is playing music you can’t find), this one’s for you.

Content Note: Includes personal stories related to mental health, self-worth, and neurodivergence.

Xander Jake | XJ

I live at the intersection of technology, team dynamics, and making work (and life) smarter. Whether it’s optimizing workflows, testing the latest gadgets, or figuring out the perfect balance between automation and human connection, I’m always exploring ways to make things more efficient, engaging, and future-proof.

If it plugs in, powers on, or needs a strategy behind it, I’m probably already two steps ahead by breaking it down, testing its limits, and finding ways to make it work better.

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