EP. 263: Melinda Shepherdson's Odyssey from World Explorer to Adventure Bush Therapy

ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

Melinda Shepherdson’s sense of adventure has led her up mountains, down rivers, and across the world. Her long list of travel destinations is impressive, but what Melinda cares about most on these adventures is her connection with nature. The outdoors provides her with regulation, energy, positivity, and helps to calm her ADHD mind–all benefits she knew she had to share with others when starting a business. In the last few years, Melinda discovered the Adventure Bush Therapy space and partnered with an experienced outdoor education specialist to create small group programs for children, including autistic individuals and those with ADHD, anxiety, and intellectual disabilities. The work allows her to combine her passion for nature with her desire to help children and the results are pretty incredible. Join my conversation with Melinda to hear her personal ADHD journey, what her travels have taught her, how she was able to pivot from occupational therapy into the career she has today, the differences in medication when you have ADHD vs. AuDHD, and so much more. Resources: Website: https://www.inmotu.com.au Email: [e-mail] Video of a beautiful song our women's choir sang - definitely worth a look. I'm in it! https://youtu.be/LZ_fXuy6R1k?si=2fqJ5UzzpKh4cHW3

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