34. Being Neurotypical in a relationship with a ADHD person with Sharon Collon

Jane interviews Sharon Collin from 'The Functional Family' on relationships. Sharon has a ADHD husband and three sons with ADHD, she herself is neurotypical. Sharon has studied ADHD heavily and built a coaching business and family membership around it. Highlights - Sharon and Jane discuss the frustration, anger and common problems that occur between two different brains managing a house hold. - Sharon discusses the changes in her attitude over time, how she looks at her husband with curiosity not frustration. There is always a danger to nag or 'mother' an ADHD person - this is a romance killer! - What attracted Sharon to her husband - What Sharon's husband went through as a child at school - being labelled 'naughty' and the kid that no one wanted to hang out with. Sharon is determined this will not happen to her sons. - Sharon talks on forgiveness and patience and learning to accept the whole person. - Sharon talks on 'Predictable Problems,' what they are and how they impact a relationship. - Jane and Sharon talk about dynamics that can eat away at your relationship. - The invisible mother load and how having ADHD impacts this. - Jane and Sharon talk about 'family meetings' once a week (template available on Sharon's website) - Jane and Sharon talk about how different brains listen and solve problems. - What are you good at - let's all play to our strengths. - Tap in and out with your husband or partner - Horrifying example of Sharon husband selling car out from underneath her LOLZ!! - Jane shares a personal struggle she is struggling with and Sharon helps sorts her out. Serious question: Can Sharon marry me ?? Why is she so accepting? I need to be more like that. Episode Notes Check out Sharon at https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/ (https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/) https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/blog/letscallafamilymeeting (https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/blog/letscallafamilymeeting) (family meeting template) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jane-mcfadden/message