ADHD as an Ally: Thrive in Your Career, Relationships & Responsibilities
ADHD as an Ally is the podcast for adults living with ADHD who are ready to live a more empowered life. Join Spencer Chernick, a licensed marriage and family therapist and expert on how to use ADHD to your advantage as he explores tips and strategies to thrive in your career, relationships and responsibilities. Expect practical advice about how ADHD shows up in different scenarios related to work, parenting, dating/marriage and how Spencer works with clients in his therapy practice.
Ep 1: ADHD in the Workplace
In this episode Spencer Chernick, LMFT explores how ADHD impacts the workplace and offers strategies to thrive. He explains that ADHD’s right-brain dominance makes emotional connection essential for focus and memory, while executive functioning and prioritization can be challenging. Common struggles like time blindness, task avoidance, and emotional dysregulation often create barriers, but Spencer provides actionable solutions.
Ep 2: ADHD in Relationships
In this episode Spencer Chernick, LMFT explores how ADHD impacts romantic relationships, focusing on dynamics where one or both partners have ADHD. He discusses the challenges of unequal mental load distribution in relationships where one partner has ADHD, which can lead to parentified dynamics, resentment, and misinterpretations of behaviors like forgetfulness or impulsivity.
Ep 3: ADHD While Parenting
In this episode Spencer Chernick, LMFT explores the complexities of parenting when ADHD is part of the equation. He breaks the discussion into three scenarios: when the child or teen has ADHD, when the parent has ADHD, and when both do. For children with ADHD, Spencer highlights challenges like self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, and struggles with school, emphasizing the importance of understanding their emotional needs and avoiding shame-based approaches.