The Psychology of your 20s
365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang
19 Dec 2025
Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a relief and a reckoning. Suddenly your past makes so much more sense… but now you’re faced with learning a whole new way of managing your brain, your time, your relationships and your self-worth. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Wang, founder and CEO of Shimmer, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 28. Together we unpack what ADHD really looks like in your twenties, including: The three ADHD subtypes and why women are so often missed How late diagnosis can completely rewrite your identity (in a good way) Why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD brains The role of urgency, novelty and accountability What actually is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)? What ADHD–ADHD relationships can look like vs ADHD–neurotypical dynamics? If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I just suck at being an adult, or is my brain wired differently?”, this episode is for you. Find Shimmer HERE Follow Chris HERE ORDER MY BOOK Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected] The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapter 1: What does it mean to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?
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Chapter 2: How can late diagnosis of ADHD reshape your identity?
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Chapter 3: What are the three subtypes of ADHD and why are women often overlooked?
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Chapter 4: Why does traditional productivity advice often fail those with ADHD?
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Chapter 5: What is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and how does it affect relationships?
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Chapter 6: How can individuals with ADHD manage time and energy effectively?
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Chapter 7: What are some strategies for navigating love and dating with ADHD?
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Chapter 8: How can individuals with ADHD overcome feelings of being 'too much' in relationships?
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Hello everybody, I'm Gemma Speck and welcome back to The Psychology of Your 20s, the podcast where we talk through the biggest changes, moments and transitions of our 20s and what they mean for our psychology. Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the show. Welcome back to the podcast.
New listeners, old listeners, wherever you are in the world, it is so great to have you here back for another episode as we, of course, break down the psychology of your 20s. Today, we're going to talk about ADHD. Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a revelation and a bit of a reckoning.
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