Sasha Frank: Stand-Up and Stand Out, an ADHD Odyssey in Comedy and Life

Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Sasha Frank, a stand-up comedian who is ADHD. Sasha shares her journey from the corporate world to comedy, the impact of ADHD on her life, and her experiences with medication.

She also discusses parenting as an ADHD individual and the therapeutic benefits of comedy. Sasha emphasises the importance of embracing differences and being transparent about one's challenges.

Takeaways

• Embrace your differences and don't worry about conforming to societal norms.
• Transparency and open communication about your experiences can lead to understanding and support from others.
• Find a hobby or outlet that brings you joy and helps you manage your mental health.
• Parenting as an ADHD individual may require finding alternative ways to engage with your child and manage daily routines.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sasha Frank

03:03 Early Life and Career

08:50 Discovering Stand-up Comedy

10:45 Realizing the Connection to ADHD

14:51 Understanding Strengths and Challenges

18:02 Managing Responsibilities and Dual Life

20:12 Experiences with ADHD Medication

25:50 Parenting as an ADHD Individual

29:07 Comedy as an Outlet

33:47 Embracing Differences and Transparency https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12947303/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

This episode is supercharged by Dynamis Group

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You can buy Amanda and Theo's new book 'Neurodiversity At Work here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neurodiversity-Work-Performance-Productivity-Neurodiverse/dp/1398600245

Love the intro music... it's from a past guest High Contrast: Music is Everything

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