Why Improv and ADHD Belong Together: Laughing Through the Struggle w/ Suzi Payton

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Episode 050: In this vibrant episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with comedian, coach, and neurodivergent powerhouse Suzi Payton to explore how the worlds of education, stand-up, and ADHD collide—and how humor can be a powerful catalyst for healing.

Diagnosed with AuDHD after years of burnout and overwhelm, Suzi took her passion for teaching, her love for improv, and her lived experience and turned it into something transformational: a new way to teach, lead, and live with intention.

What you'll discover:

✅ Why ADHD and autism often mask each other—and how discovery brings healing
✅ How improv builds confidence and resilience in everyday life
✅ Using laughter as a learning tool actually accelerates growth
✅ Why forgiveness and self-acceptance are critical for neurodivergent adults
✅ How her new book Lost and Found helped her reclaim her story

Whether you’ve been masking for years or just starting to explore your neurodivergence, this episode is filled with insights, laughs, and so many lightbulb moments.

Make sure you check out part one on Suzi's podcast: ADHD Adventures with Suzi Payton

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"Don' Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD!" w/ Ron Souers:

Hosted by Social Shift coach and fierce kindness and ADHD advocate Ron Souers, this podcast is a raw, real, and a radically compassionate space for adults navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and the beautiful chaos of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.

Each week, Ron dives deep into the emotional archaeology of what makes us feel “too much” or “not enough,” and unearths practical, science-backed strategies to shift your perspective. From masking and rejection sensitivity to procrastination, imposter syndrome, and the ADHD–LGBTQ+ intersection, no topic is off-limits.

This is more than a podcast—it’s a permission slip to feel, to heal, and to take up space.

Expect:

🔥 Hard truths wrapped in kindness
🔥 Courageous conversations with guests who get it
🔥 Simple tools for focus, rest, connection, and growth

You don’t need to be fixed. You just need to be seen.
So hit subscribe, take a deep breath, and let’s make it cool to be different—together.

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