ADHD in TV & Film: A Conversation for ADHD Awareness Month

This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast who have a rich background in the film and TV industry. We delve into how neurodivergence is portrayed in TV and film, why that matters, and how it's been going. Highlights: How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film Examples of misrepresentation A watchlist of examples of it done right The key to achieving better representation Mentioned in this episode: You’re Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains) Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films - Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Joy Organics - visit AdultingWithADHD.com/Joy to save 20%! 🙏 If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to leave a review on Apple or Spotify!

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Great episode! I am a television editor with ADHD and have to mask/overcompensate in so many ways to fit it and do my job. And since I am driven to do it well (which usually takes me extra time on the mental processing end and longer hours than my co-workers, all the rest of the areas in my life suffer like social life, relationships, organization at home, exercise and even eating enough meals. I can see this pattern play out for decades. And then now working from home, there are no visual cues or human interaction and with menopause hitting it is like ADHD on steroids. I have a 30 year career that is not designed for me but probably a lot of people with ADHD are in this field. It’s interesting to hear about characters in front of the camera being represented fully and accurately too. Great interviews and I’m happy to know about the Braaains podcast. Thank you!