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<p>Today, we come to you with a gift: bonus Dr Emily. Thank you in advance for the standing ovation.</p> <p>🎟️ Our live show <em>Together Again</em> is on sale! One show left! Tickets here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep">https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep</a></p> <p>Welcoming you into the world of A Little More Imperfects, our subscriber-based platform available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts, our resident psychologist Dr Emily reaches into the reflection pond, to discuss and decode a reflection from one of our community members.</p> <p>Responding to this reflection, Dr Emily chats to Ryan, Josh, and special guest Producer Bridge, about how life changing it can be to receive an ADHD diagnosis, as well as the not so joyful emotions, such as grief and anger, which can accompany this.</p> <p>Josh talks about his own inner critic, which leads into a broader discussion about self-compassion, top down vs bottom up therapy, and the therapeutic benefits to showing up for your younger self as the adult you are today.</p> <p>Don’t say we don’t spoil you.</p> <p>If you want to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzBxIFUOJL0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzBxIFUOJL0</a> </p> <p>🩷To join our <em>A Little More Imperfects Community</em></p> <ul> <li>Patreon - <a href="https://bit.ly/3KQvB7R">https://bit.ly/3KQvB7R</a></li> <li>Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://bit.ly/499aZRs">https://bit.ly/499aZRs</a></li> </ul> <p>🩵Where to send in your reflections</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/4rYjfuS">https://bit.ly/4rYjfuS</a></li> </ul> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Janelle Booker - Living with ADHD - <a href="https://bit.ly/4rXQIG0">https://bit.ly/4rXQIG0</a></li> <li>Hugh’s ADHD … brief - <a href="https://bit.ly/3MJBzb4">https://bit.ly/3MJBzb4</a></li> <li>Ben Crowe (Pt 1) - Meet Your Inner Fan - <a href="https://bit.ly/3KHwJdX">https://bit.ly/3KHwJdX</a></li> <li>Ben Crowe (Pt 2) - Now BE Your Inner Fan - <a href="https://bit.ly/49bVxnB">https://bit.ly/49bVxnB</a></li> <li>James van Cuylenburg - Love Your Wonky Bricks - <a href="https://bit.ly/3MzZKZz">https://bit.ly/3MzZKZz</a></li> <li>What’s Your ATAR? - <a href="https://bit.ly/4pwNZBG">https://bit.ly/4pwNZBG</a></li> </ul> <p>📺Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>The Rehearsal - <a href="https://bit.ly/48V6IA0">https://bit.ly/48V6IA0</a></li> <li>Good Will Hunting - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iW7hhn">https://bit.ly/4iW7hhn</a></li> <li>Rick Hanson - Velcro for the Bad, Teflon for the Good - <a href="https://bit.ly/4rVpe3R">https://bit.ly/4rVpe3R</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to do</p> <ul> <li>Rick Hanson - Positive Neuroplasticity Training - <a href="https://bit.ly/48COcgN">https://bit.ly/48COcgN</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>💌Join 3,000+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter - <a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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