Today we’d like to introduce you to Jaklin Levine-Pritzker.
Hi Jaklin, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I got diagnosed with ADHD in law school after really struggling. Noticing how much I was struggling, I got really into personal growth & mental health, which led me to become a health/life coach. Ultimately, I realized how unhelpful most neurotypical personal growth advice was and became really interested in exploring how to support ADHD folks, including myself. I then started an Instagram @authenticallyadhd on an impulse whim to share what I was learning, and it really took off. I then transitioned my coaching business into supporting folks with ADHD, which has been incredible!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Absolutely not! Smooth is not a word I would use to describe being an ADHD entrepreneur, lol. There have been many ups and downs. I have PMDD (basically PMS on steroids), and every luteal phase, I basically want to quit my business. I go through periods of being really inspired and creative and then really burnt out and overwhelmed. I love what I do, but the business part of owning a business is a lot!
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Authentically ADHD?
Authentically ADHD provides ADHD coaching & education to fellow ADHDers (this includes diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or curious). I do 1:1 coaching, group coaching and have an amazing online support group, The Authentically ADHD Community. This community is sliding scale, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. I’m really proud of this offer as it’s really rare to have accessible adhd support.
Regarding my approach, rather than simply giving people tips on how to become neurotypical, I really take a collaborative approach with clients to explore what it looks like to design a life that really works for them. This often looks like deconstructing some neuronormative expectations & beliefs, working through shame, exploring time management, and some practical tools.
Given the adhd – queer overlap, and being a bi woman myself, I also work hard to create a very queer-friendly and affirming space!
I’m also in the process of writing a book & some other fun projects.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
If you are an ADHDer it’s important for you to know that you’re so not alone & you’re not broken. Shame runs so deep, and finding support and people who get you can be so healing.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.authenticallyadhd.com/membership
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyadhd/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authenticallyadhd
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgGwTHVBoCcdxe44Pwn6RQ
Image Credits
Rana (rana.theartist)
