187 | It only took 65 years - with Anne Hougas

This Week’s Episode: On this week’s episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had “normal” problems growing up.  Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD.  It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD.   In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences.  Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD.  She also shares her relationship history with three marriages.  Anne was a pleasure to talk with, and I think you’re going to enjoy this conversation. You’ll Learn: [07:32] - Anne talks about her family life, growing up. This includes her school performance. [12:47] - Anne explains that there was a lack of support because of her home life. [15:05] - I explain that the “it must be me” voice never goes away. [16:02] - Anne talks about her experience in high school, which included moving and going from six to two hundred peers in her classes. [18:36] - After her move, Anne found a group of friends and she explains her social activities and how that helped her come out of her shell. [20:58] - Anne talks about her relationship history in this stage of her life. [23:14] - Anne talks about moving to Wisconsin and her short college experience. [24:05] - Anne describes her social life during this stage of her life and meeting her first husband.   [27:44] - Anne talks about meeting her second husband.   [34:00] - Anne moves to Ohio and her second marriage ends. She talks about meeting her current husband. [41:49] - Anne talks about her husband recognizing that she may have ADHD and her parents possibly having ADHD. [54:54] - Anne thinks back to learning that her childhood and relationship with her parents is not everyone’s experience. [56:47] - Anne talks about her work history and enjoying temporary employment. [58:26] - Anne recently started taking Adderall.  She talks about this experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group.  January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive.  Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.  To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me.  With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .