Jessie Mei Li is an English actress best known for her starring role as the main character in the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Today, she opens up about her late ADHD & Autism diagnosis, and reveals the lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 00:49 Dedication 00:59 Tiimo Advert 03:32 ADHD Item reveal 04:06 What was your first memory of feeling different? 17:57 The journey to an ADHD diagnosis 25:00 Post diagnosis emotions 31:05 Masking 35:33 What was the "hurricane" and "trauma" you experienced as a youth 45:13 Misunderstood Neurodiverse traits 49:03 Being neurodivegent an a film set 57:16 Stasis advert 59:06 The mental health cost of being misunderstood 01:01:27 Opening up about toxic romantic relationships 01:02:50 Advice for your younger self 01:04:36 ADHD item explanation 01:13:00 The ADHD agony aunt (The washing machine of woes) 01:16:38 How does ADHD and Autism conflict within you 01:17:47 How would you convince an ADHD/Autistic sceptic 01:19:48 What would you say to a (theoretical) casting director who says they wouldn't hire you because you have AuDHD? 01:20:37 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:21:55 Behind the scenes clips Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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