{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68bebb1e66b565a1a26fd9f9/6a1e92eeb11ee18ce549152c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Shareefa J: ADHD, Identity & Reclaiming Control in a Chaotic World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68bebb1e66b565a1a26fd9f9/1780388556268-7b350510-2f09-4c48-96d9-f8ffdf00b380.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Question The Default, Harry is joined by model, host, and mental health advocate Shareefa J. to explore the realities of living with ADHD, navigating identity, and finding stability in a fast-paced, high-pressure industry.</p><p><br></p><p>From growing up in poverty and struggling with addiction, disordered eating, and instability, to building an international modelling career, Shareefa opens up about the chaos of life before her ADHD diagnosis and the life-changing impact it had on her life.</p><p><br></p><p>Shareefa also shares her experiences in the modelling industry that led to the pressure to conform in order to succeed, reflecting on reclaiming her identity, setting boundaries, and choosing authenticity over expectation.</p><p><br></p><p>Shareefa opens up about:</p><ul><li>Finding resilience through adversity</li><li>Life before ADHD diagnosis and the chaos of instability</li><li>How diagnosis and medication changed her life</li><li>Living with PMDD and managing extreme emotional lows</li><li>Using AI and tools to support focus and productivity</li><li>Navigating identity, race, and beauty standards in modelling</li><li>The pressure to conform and the decision to reclaim her natural self</li><li>Why mental health is ongoing, fluid, and part of everyday life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A powerful and honest conversation about self-understanding, survival, and redefining success on your own terms.</p><p><br></p><p>Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably.</p><p><br></p><p>👤 Follow Host Harry Corin</p><p>💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycorin</p><p>📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;🔗 Follow Question The Default</p><p>📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/questionthedefaultpod</p><p>🎧 TikTok – @questionthedefaultpod</p><p>💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/questionthedefaultpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. We understand this can be distressing or triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if you feel safe to do so. If you need support, crisis resources and helpful links are below:</p><p><br></p><p>Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org</p><p><br></p><p>Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or visit thecalmzone.net</p><p><br></p><p>Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) or visit mind.org.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or visit giveusashout.org</p><p><br></p><p>GamCare - Call 0808 8020 133 (24/7)</p><p><br></p><p>If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&amp;E.</p><p><br></p><p>For listeners outside the UK, visit findahelpline.com for international support lines.</p>","author_name":"Harry Corin"}