Jessie Mei Li dissects late ADHD diagnosis

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 Trailer00:49 Dedication00:59 Tiimo Advert03:32 ADHD Item reveal04:06 What was your first memory of feeling different?17:57 The journey to an ADHD diagnosis25:00 Post diagnosis emotions31:05 Masking35:33 What was the "hurricane" and "trauma" you experienced as a youth45:13 Misunderstood Neurodiverse traits49:03 Being neurodivegent an a film set57:16 Stasis advert59:06 The mental health cost of being misunderstood01:01:27 Opening up about toxic romantic relationships01:02:50 Advice for your younger self01:04:36 ADHD item explanation01:13:00 The ADHD agony aunt (The washing machine of woes)01:16:38 How does ADHD and Autism conflict within you01:17:47 How would you convince an ADHD/Autistic sceptic01:19:48 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 clipsGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeDo 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=adhdchatterValid for US customers onlyProducer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.