ADHD Roundtable Ep 22 | Unpacking the Quiet Signs of ADHD

Episode Summary

This episode is a beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful conversation about identity, late diagnoses, and what it means to embrace your flavor of ADHD. Jess is joined by Sam Labrecque, Lara Portelli, and Dr. Keva Hall for a roundtable that dives into diagnosis journeys, the emotional toll of masking, how ADHD shows up in time blindness, and the quiet power of trying simple tools—even when your brain tells you it’s “not enough.”

Expect laughter, real talk, a few tears, and deep validation—whether you’re newly diagnosed, still questioning, or have been on this path a while.

✨ Highlights & Takeaways

• Sam shares how creating a short film led to her own ADHD diagnosis

• Lara reflects on years of “dumbing herself down” to fit in, and how she’s reclaiming her voice

• Dr. Keva opens up about masking in academia, misdiagnosed anxiety, and finding clarity in community

• Jess invites everyone to actually try the simple tools

• The group shares time-blindness hacks, like whiteboards, countdowns, and showing up early

• Encouragement for anyone feeling “too much,” “too messy,” or “too late”

👥 Meet the Panelists

Sam Labrecque - Actor, Comedian, and Neurodivergent Creative
https://www.samlabrecque.com/
https://www.instagram.com/samlabrecque/

TRYING (2021) ADHD Short Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGzwoPJ3sE0

Lara Portelli - Menopause Mentor, Keynote Speaker, Author
https://www.facebook.com/lara.zelenka

Dr. Keva Hall - Licenced Psychologist, ADHD Specialist
https://drkevahall.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@doc.keva.hall

Jess DuBose – ADHD Coach
https://www.jessdubose.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjess/

🌟Rest Like a Rebel Course: The 7 Types of Rest for ADHDers Who Don't Want to Sit Still

https://jessdubose.com/rest

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