"Don't Mind Me, I'm Different!"

About "Don't Mind Me, I'm Different!"

Hosted by Strengths coach and ADHD advocate Ron Souers, this podcast is a raw, honest, and a radically compassionate space for adults navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and the beautiful chaos of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Each week, Ron dives deep into the emotional archaeology of what makes us feel “too much” or “not enough,” and unearths practical, science-backed strategies to shift your perspective. From masking and rejection sensitivity to procrastination, imposter syndrome, and the ADHD–LGBTQ+ intersection, no topic is off-limits. This is more than a podcast—it’s a permission slip to feel, to heal, and to take up space. Expect: 🔥 Hard truths wrapped in kindness 🔥 Courageous conversations with guests who get it 🔥 Simple tools for focus, rest, connection, and growth You don’t need to be fixed. You just need to be seen. So hit subscribe, take a deep breath, and let’s make it cool to be different—together. And if you want to have a real conversation about how to be heard visit: www.YourADHDGuy.com

Publisher

Ron Souers

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Dec 2024

Latest episode

8 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jan 2026

   ADHD and the New Year Trap: Escaping Comparison and Shame

   Episode 053: As the New Year begins, many people with ADHD find themselves trapped in comparison, self-doubt, and quiet resentment—wondering why life seems easier for everyone else.In this powerful episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron explores envy as the hidden thief of joy, especially for ADHD brains already battling rejection sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure to keep up.Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and lived experience, this episode unpacks:Why ADHD makes comparison and envy more intenseHow hustle culture is fueled by envyThe spiritual cost of people-pleasing and comparisonWhy contentment is learned—not automaticHow gratitude, trust, and staying in your lane restore peaceWhat God says about worth, calling, and purpose for neurodivergent mindsThis is not an episode about trying harder.It’s an invitation to stop competing, stop comparing, and start living free.If you’re entering the New Year feeling behind, discouraged, or quietly exhausted—this conversation may change how you see yourself, God, and your purpose.Other Great Ways to Connect with Me:Paws & Peace: A Calming Pet Coloring Book for Adults with ADHD👩🏫My website: www.youradhdguy.com📬 Subscribe & join The Kindness Circle!👩🦯Tik Tok @Ron.Solo1📻 Patreon Patreon.com/ronsouers📨Email Ronsouers@dadhdwss.com

2. 

   25 Dec 2025

   Why Christmas Is for the Misfits: ADHD, Faith, and the Birth of Hope

   Episode 052: What does Christmas really mean—for people with ADHD, trauma, and tender hearts living in a loud, demanding world?In this powerful and reflective Christmas episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron Souers returns to the original meaning of Christmas—not as a cultural holiday, but as a divine rescue mission.This episode explores why Jesus’ birth was first announced to shepherds—outsiders society dismissed—and why King Herod, clinging to control and power, rejected the same message in fear. Through the lens of ADHD, shame, trauma, and spiritual identity, Ron unpacks how the Christmas story speaks directly to those who feel disqualified, scattered, or unseen.You’ll discover:Why Jesus came for the misfits, not the polishedHow ADHD and trauma amplify shame—and how the gospel dismantles itWhy “mostly holy” was never the goalHow the enemy uses comparison, doubt, and half-truths to steal joyWhy Christmas proves your worth was never earned—it was declaredThis episode is an invitation to slow down, drop the mask, and receive the gift that was never about performance.Because Christmas isn’t about getting it together before God can show up.It’s about God meeting you while we were still a mess.This is Christmas—for the neurodivergent, the weary, the doubters, and the deeply loved.Other Great Ways to Connect with Me:Paws & Peace: A Calming Pet Coloring Book for Adults with ADHD👩🏫My website: www.youradhdguy.com📬 Subscribe & join The Kindness Circle!👩🦯Tik Tok @Ron.Solo1📻 Patreon Patreon.com/ronsouers📨Email Ronsouers@dadhdwss.com

3. 

   18 Dec 2025

   ADHD, Grief, and the Power of Possibility — w/ Candice Snyder

   Episode 051: In this emotionally rich episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with Candice Snyder—mom of two sons with ADHD, gratitude ambassador, podcast host, and author of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities.Candice opens up about the fight to get her children properly supported, the emotional weight of losing her brother to suicide, and the invisible toll of living with chronic pain since 1997. We explore how her identity was rocked by career loss, how she rediscovered herself through podcasting, and why gratitude became her anchor through grief, divorce, and reinvention.You'll Discover:✅ What it takes to advocate for a child with ADHD in systems that want to silence you✅ Why identity loss after career disruption is real—and how to rebuild✅ How gratitude can be a life-saving force, even when everything hurts✅ The truth about chronic pain, ADHD, and misunderstood resilience✅ Why creativity and neurodivergence need more flexible education models✅ How Candice's story became a book—and a movement for women’s voicesWhether you’re raising a neurodivergent child, grieving a version of yourself, or wondering if it’s “too late” to start again—this conversation proves that purpose doesn’t expire. You just have to take the first step.Make sure you check out Candice's podcast: Passion, Purpose and PossibilitiesWays to Connect with Candice Snyder:Candice's Book: Passion, Purpose and PossibilitiesCandice's InstagramCandice's FacebookCandice's LinkedInOther Great Ways to Connect with Me:Paws & Peace: A Calming Pet Coloring Book for Adults with ADHD👩🏫My website: www.youradhdguy.com📬 Subscribe & join The Kindness Circle!👩🦯Tik Tok @Ron.Solo1📻 Patreon Patreon.com/ronsouers📨Email Ronsouers@dadhdwss.com

Who has been a guest on "Don't Mind Me, I'm Different!"

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kayla Crane
• Koya M Bakare
• Frank King
• Wainwright Yu

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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