The Wall of Terrible - Getting Past Emotional Barriers in ADHDThe Wall of Terrible - Getting Past Emotional Barriers in ADHD
Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy
Amy is reminiscing on the time she thought she should get serious about her career in campus security, and finally graduate up to the LAPD. While climbing The Wall of Terrible was part of the LAPD physical requirements, Amy has since given the term a...
32:38•31 May 2022
Scaling the Wall of Terrible: Amy Liz Harrison on ADHD and Emotional Barriers
“The more we focus on those bricks of disappointment, failure, rejection, the more we focus on those, the bigger they become.”
Ever faced a challenge that felt insurmountable? Amy Liz Harrison, a mom of eight and a voice of recovery, brings a fresh perspective to those emotional roadblocks we all encounter. In this episode of 'Eternally Amy', she revisits her time contemplating a career with the LAPD, where the 'Wall of Terrible' was a literal physical obstacle. But Amy gives this term new life, using it to describe the emotional hurdles we build from failure, disappointment, and rejection.
She offers insights on how focusing too much on these 'bricks' can make the wall seem even higher. With a candid look at her own struggles with ADHD, Amy shares practical tips on simplifying tasks and seeking help when needed. This episode isn't just for those dealing with ADHD; it's for anyone feeling stuck behind their own Wall of Terrible.
Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes and actionable advice that might just help you climb over your own emotional barriers.
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