40. ADHD and Dating with Kaleigh Smith

In this episode of Flirtations, we're getting into the nuances of dating and ADHD with our guest, Kaleigh Smith. If you've got ADHD and you're dating, this episode is for you!

Here's what you can expect:

• What ADHD is and what happens in the ADHD brain
• Traits and characteristics of ADHD, what does it look like day to day?
• How does ADHD impact the way we date, form relationships, and make connections?
• What are some communication tips for the ADHD dater?
• How can you regulate emotions with ADHD?
• What about limerence and hyperfocus, what can you do when this happens?
• Strategies to manage anxiety in dating
• The positive benefits of ADHD and how to use it to your advantage
• Resources and next steps if you think you might be ADHD

As an ADHD flirty myself, I hope this is a really helpful episode!

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About our guest: Kaleigh is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada, and the clinic owner of Yellow Serenity Counselling & Psychotherapy. She completed a Specialist Degree in Mental Health (HBSc) at the University of Toronto, a post-graduate certification in mental health interventions at Seneca College, followed by a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

As an ADHDer, Kaleigh brings a lived experience perspective to her psychotherapy practice. She understands the nuances of navigating daily life with ADHD, from managing executive function challenges to embracing the unique ways of neurodivergent thinking.

As a proud member of CADDRA and a Certified Clinical Services Provider for ADHD treatment, she offers specialized, affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. Her goal as a therapist is to empower neurodivergent individuals and enhance their overall well-being through personalized, neurodivergent-affirming therapy. You can connect with Kaleigh on Instagram and via the web.

The resources mentioned in the episode are found here:

https://www.caddra.ca/ Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

https://caddac.ca/ - Centre for ADHD awareness in Canada

https://chadd.org/ - Children and Adults with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/

About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!