<p>Em Schulz thought they were just lazy growing up. Years later, after discovering that not everyone’s TikTok was full of ADHD tips that “weirdly work,” they realized they might have ADHD.</p><p>Em is a paranormal investigator (aka ghost hunter) and co-host of the <i>And That’s Why We Drink</i> podcast. Em and Laura chat about ghosts <i>and</i> ghosting, as in ghosting relationships — a not uncommon ADHD behavior. And Em shares their take on whether people believe less in ghosts or ADHD.</p><p><strong>Related resources</strong></p><ul><li>Em’s podcast website, <a href="https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/">andthatswhywedrink.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/articles/is-adhd-real">“Is ADHD real?” What experts say when people doubt ADHD</a></li><li><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-fact-sheet">ADHD fact sheet</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>(01:32) What it’s like being a paranormal investigator</p><p>(06:13) What do people believe in less: ADHD or ghosts?</p><p>(07:02) Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD</p><p>(10:42) Em’s pandemic diagnosis</p><p>(14:02) TikTok ADHD tips that resonated with Em</p><p>(15:39) How did Em’s ADHD diagnosis change their life?</p><p>(16:55) What’s scary about ADHD?</p><p>(18:34) Why Em became a paranormal investigator</p><p>(19:33) ADHD creativity at night</p><p>(20:28) Scary movies</p><p>(23:43) Where you can find Em</p><p> </p><p>To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, <a href="https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha/scary-adhd-em-schulz">visit the <i>ADHD Aha!</i> podcast page at Understood</a>.</p><p>Want to share your “aha” moment? We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p></p><p>Introducing “MissUnderstood,” the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen now: <a href="https://lnk.to/missunderstood">lnk.to/missunderstood</a></p><p>Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at <a href="http://understood.org/give" target="_blank">understood.org/give</a></p>