Ep 181: Managing Law School with ADHD with ADHD Coach Henry Lam
Struggling to manage ADHD in law school? Today, we delve into the challenges and strategies for success with expert ADHD coach and comedian Henry Lam. Henry shares his unique journey from accounting to ADHD coaching, offering valuable insights on diagnosing and managing ADHD. We discuss practical strategies for success, overcoming procrastination, and maintaining motivation. Whether you're about to enter law school or in law school, I hope this episode helps to empower you.
Meet Henry Lam
Henry Lam was born in York, PA, to immigrant parents from China and exhibited classic ADHD symptoms from a young age. Despite being a smart but bored student, he struggled through school and college with undiagnosed ADHD and C-PTSD. Diagnosed with ADHD combined type at 22, this turning point provided clarity on his lifelong challenges and fueled his passion for understanding human behavior and life.
With 60 hours of life coaching training from the ICF-accredited Life Purpose Institute, ADHD knowledge from the ADD Coaching Academy, and a bachelor’s degree in business, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his coaching practice. His approach combines holistic practices with humor, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
As an ADHD coach, Henry specializes in areas such as executive function, emotional regulation, productivity, and trauma-informed coaching. His mission is to help clients unlock their potential, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Through positivity, creativity, and humor, he supports clients in overcoming obstacles and living their best lives with ADHD.
Episode Highlights
Sydney and Henry share their own experienced with handling ADHD and discuss ADHD management while applying to and attending law school.
Henry Lam gives insight on his journey from accounting to ADHD coaching.
He highlights the importance of diagnosing ADHD and recognizing its symptoms.
Henry combines holistic practices with humor to address ADHD challenges.
Managing ADHD without medication and the benefits of coaching.
Shares strategies for motivation, focus, and overcoming procrastination.
Sydney and Henry go over the stigma around ADHD in marginalized communities.
Henry offers practical tips for self-care and self-love for those with ADHD.
One example he shares is creating structure and managing distractions for better productivity.
Tweetable Quotes
“ADHD is not a limitation, but a unique gift waiting to be harnessed.”