Late Not Less Ep. 10 | Late ADHD Diagnosis and Finally Understanding Yourself — w/ Rodney Campbell

What happens when you spend years trying to keep up without realizing your brain runs on a different set of rules? 

In this episode of 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴, Devin Pitts-Rogers sits down with 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥 — entrepreneur, father, husband, gamer, D&D enthusiast, and Venture Forth cast member, to talk about late-diagnosed ADHD and the everyday realities that can come with it. Diagnosed in his late 30s, Rodney reflects on how understanding his ADHD helped him make sense of experiences that had followed him from school into adulthood, including hyperfocus, executive function challenges, burnout, and the pressure to constantly accomplish more.

Together, they discuss why seemingly simple tasks can become unexpectedly complicated with ADHD, how body doubling and accountability can help with getting started, and what happens when notifications, responsibilities, and unfinished tasks are all competing for your attention. Rodney also opens up about his experiences in the workplace, the importance of having support structures instead of being labeled “lazy” or inattentive, and the danger of tying your value to how much you can accomplish. Along the way, they explore meditation, intentional rest, creativity, parenting, and why Dungeons & Dragons gives Rodney an opportunity to be fully present and engaged.

✨Highlights✨
✔️ Why ADHD can make everyday tasks feel much more complicated than expected
✔️ How body doubling and accountability can make it easier to get started
✔️ Why hyperfocus isn’t always the same as being able to control your attention
✔️ How notifications and overstimulation can compete for an ADHD brain’s attention
✔️ Why workplace support can make a meaningful difference for neurodivergent employees
✔️ The connection between productivity, burnout, and self-worth
✔️ Why rest doesn’t always mean doing nothing
✔️ How Dungeons & Dragons, creativity, and improvisation help Rodney stay present

“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡. 𝑊𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑙.” — 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥

💬 If you received an ADHD diagnosis later in life, what did it help you understand differently about yourself? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

Whether you were diagnosed with ADHD later in life, are still figuring out what works for your brain, or simply want to better understand the everyday realities of adult ADHD, this episode offers an honest look at productivity, support, rest, creativity, and learning to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺:

• Hosts: Stephen Tonti, Aaron Smith & Devin Pitts-Rogers
• Producer: David Grabowski
• Editors: Ian Lopez & Luis Paulo de la Fuente
• Sound Mix & Theme Music: David Grabowski

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 Rodney Campbell:

• LinkedIn: Search Rodney Brice Campbell
• Instagram: sirodnus/

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