Are the challenges of ADHD crushing your music career, or are they the secret to your next big breakthrough?
In this pivotal episode, Tristan Hunt, a certified transformational coach who specializes in ADHD, dives deep into the complexities of neurodiversity within the electronic music scene. With firsthand experience and a groundbreaking study under his belt, Tristan reveals how ADHD impacts creative giants in the industry and what you can do to harness its power.
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In this episode, we explore:
* The Attraction of Neurodiversity: Why the electronic music industry draws in and amplifies neurodiverse talents.
* The Double-Edged Sword: How ADHD fuels creativity but challenges project completion and career sustainability.
* Strategic Empowerment: Practical strategies to manage ADHD, from establishing safe routines to understanding your neurobiology.
* Stigma vs. Support: The critical role of coaching and community in transforming ADHD challenges into career-defining advantages.
About Tristan Hunt: As a transformational coach diagnosed with ADHD himself, Tristan has not only studied the impact of neurodiversity in electronic music but has also been a pivotal figure behind the scenes, supporting headlining artists at major festivals. His unique insights into addiction risks and the need for robust support structures in the industry make his advice invaluable.
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Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx
00:00 Intro to Tristan Hunt
4:51 Correlation between ADHD and creativity
6:13 Are there benefits to ADHD
8:25 How ADHD prevents you from getting what you want
10:00 Addiction and impulse control
13:20 What are safe/unsafe habits
15:00 Overcome phone addiction
22:45 Is medication enough?
28:21 What is the task-positive network
33:35 Self-deprecation and ADHD
38:31 How to work with Tristan
