Finding Your Passion | ADHD Nerds Podcast, Ep. 3

This is episode three of the ADHD Nerds podcast. Today, I'm talking with Nik Nieblas. Nik is a writer, actor, director, comedian, musician, and stay at home dad. His company, Heart and Whimsy Productions, crafts heartwarming and whimsical narratives that champion representation and explore the nuances of mental health and social issues. Today, we talk about moving people with the power of story and finding your passion.

Original episode released May 16, 2022

GUEST:

Nik Nieblas

SHOW NOTES:

FTL: Faster Than Light game

FTL: Faster Than Light - Original Soundtrack by Ben Prunty

Transmissions from a Hidden World by Ben Prunty

Earth's Quietest Place Will Drive You Crazy in 45 Minutes

SUPPORT:

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[inspiringsimple]

This was so great. I think a big barrier for me is “what is my passion”. I’ve been thinking a lot about that recently. I really enjoyed this episode very much. Thank you.

[bodine]

I'm in the awkward deep dive, working on a diagnosis phase and your podcast genuinely makes me feel so good. It's hard to describe, but people diagnosed as adults probably understand. "I suck/I'm so weird haha" is turning into "Oh, they're like me and we just need different tools than the neurotypical person" Software has to be compatible with the OS.

[Lee.Angelee]

Very helpful.✨ I have ADHD and so many passions, and general knwolodge about a lot of random things that Im passioned like theather, bees, gardening, tattoo, culture and languages, sculpture, food, drawing, aliens, youtube..At the same time my dad just wanted me to study to public exams, and have a secure job just like him, and leave my hobbies for later. So I was depressed for a so many years, just wanting to be myself, and escape from all the "You have to" I was afraid to be homeless, if didn't follow his plan.... I discovered that im not stupid, only more productive and persistent doing what I really love, like my channel!!!! I learned how to edit video when I thought I couldn't, because people always said I was too stupid!!😵

[dragonabsurda]

OMG - a school where you could just discuss the material and doesn't have assignments to turn in? What a beautiful world that would be.
And all the rest... all of this.

[ioio]

Amazing content for adhd folks in developing countries like myself. Plz dont stop this, underprivileged adhd sufferers in countries where adhd awareness is nil need the free content

[markcavandish]

I can’t believe how nearly identical my symptoms are to Nik’s experience

[DavidThorpe]

I sincerely hope you continue to make these videos. I have found them more helpful than any other YouTube channel I've watched. Thanks Jesse!

[davebuchi]

Jesse I just wanna say thank you bro. I watched your Avoiding toxic productivity video it helped me a lot I’ve had my ADHD for a minute and various battles. But I’m learning more and more about it and your advice helped. The podcast is so chilled and I relate a lot the creative part in school all that mayne it’s so true. Anyway i just wanted to say thanks bro and appreciate the content

[kriss]

The title of this video was intimidating at first. I try to follow the adage, “Follow your curiosity, ” and that’s kind of what he did. I feel so much pressure when someone tells me to follow, or find my passion. So many days I’m not passionate about anything. But I’m always curious, and that leads me to new things. Like these videos!

[sdbybee]

At 37 I wasn't even diagnosed until this year, it's crazy to me hearing you describe all the things that I struggled with to a "T". If I had been diagnosed in high school when I was tested my adult life would have been so much more manageable up to this point.... Better late than never though

[vaxel]

i've fixed my ADHD with a fair dose of depression, and now it's fine :_)

[guycampbell]

33:43 I'm literally doing dishes RN lol

[Cristioooo]

I'm 30 and was just diagnosed last week, lots of mixed emotions with the diagnosis but videos like this are so helpful to watch! For so long I felt like a failure because I've tried college like 5 times, still don't have a degree, just the constant letting people down and what not. Love your channel!

[GCastro]

So I got diagnosed when I was 7 but I recently found out at 27 when my psychiatrist asked me for my medical history. I was really mad at my parents bc It couldve treated well (I used to take ritalin but they thought it was useless so I dropped it) and now that I'm into looking more about this it all makes sense. I cannot keep a job, i dont even know what I like, I always think that Ive found my passion but then.. nope so watching you guys you finding what you like and having a story thats similar to mine gave me so much faith and happiness. Thank you for sharing this <3

[alexanderdubon]

This is awesome hadn't known what this feeling was for a long time until you both described exactly How I've felt at times to a T
it's all Makin sense 💥🤯

[TooHot_]

Lolll I heard Oprah and started looking for the Oprah adhd episode and then ended up taking a shower lollll

[joshkaye]

Dang I so relate to Nik. Lately I've found incredible calm after I shove in silicone earplugs and I'm not hearing the chaos of the world 24/7. Silence helps me focus and think. Sensory deprivation tank is what he was trying to describe. Would like to try one myself.

[bekkatheman]

I only have a recent diagnosis. Its only been a few months so I am learning ways to combat my issues. "never turns the homework in" i never did homework because it couldnt keep my attention for very long. I almost was kicked out of high school for not going because the atmosphere was too much. I had changed schools between sophmore and junior year and the school was so much bigger and a little too much to handle. it seemed I thrived in smaller environments. I did well in colllege, but after my epilepsy diagnosis my memory just was completely shot. I managed to get kicked out of school because i didnt go because i was so ill. I appealed and i got back in. At this point my seizures werent controlled and i was constantly ill and unable to function. I plowed through the last two semesters to finish my degree. I graduated and went to a 4 year college and I was passionate about chemistry. It had taken 2 1/2 hours to get to school and I was not functioning well with sleep and travel. I didnt enjoy my classes. I decided to quit that after a year and a half and took classes in my old school to get some credits for when i wanted to try again for a 4 year. my memory and retention was so bad that i couldnt recall things for tests in all of my classes and i failed out. I want to go back to school for creative writing but i dont know how i would do in a college setting. i still dont have a passion really. I like to write, but i get blocks often. Im still trying to find something i can dedicate time to

[swedacashregisters]

mylif😂 needs music 24/7 funny old muzak they laugh at me its amazing most people hate it

[Vertabraker]

I was held back in 3rd dropped out in 8th took my GED same year and passed. Went to college dropped out, 10years later tried again...5years to get my associate. Sigh*