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📝Episode Summary
In this powerful episode of Intersecting Voices, Jose Moraes joins us to explore the many ways ADHD can present — from external hyperactivity to quiet internal chaos — and how these expressions intersect with culture, leadership, and parenting.
Jose shares how being diagnosed young allowed him time to develop coping mechanisms like channelling hyperfocus and staying physically active. I contrast this with my own later diagnosis in adulthood — a journey familiar to many women whose ADHD often goes unrecognised due to quieter, internal traits.
We also dive into the realities of parenting neurodivergent children — how our children process stress differently, and what it means to support them while navigating our own neurodiverse identities. Jose reflects on adapting his expressive communication style across cultures, and we discuss the challenge of emotional regulation when both parent and child are wired for intensity.
Ultimately, this conversation is a rich exploration of lived neurodivergence — personal, cultural, and intergenerational — and how empathy and self-awareness become powerful tools in parenting, leadership, and inclusion.
🎧Why Listen to this Episode
This episode is for you if you would like to:
- Gain unique insights into how ADHD presents differently across individuals and genders
- Learn about coping strategies developed over time for managing ADHD and emotional regulation
- Understand the challenges and rewards of parenting neurodiverse children from a parent’s perspective
- Explore how cultural differences impact the experience and expression of neurodiversity
- Hear real stories about leadership, empathy, and inclusion in a traditionally structured industry
- Discover practical advice on creating inclusive environments both at home and in the workplace
- Be inspired by Jose Moraes’ journey navigating ADHD, parenting, and cultural adaptation
🔍Topics Covered
- How ADHD presents differently across genders and age groups
- Late vs early diagnosis and the development of coping strategies
- The intersection of ADHD and emotional dysregulation
- Parenting neurodivergent children while navigating your own neurodiversity
- How neurodivergent traits impact leadership and empathy
- Adapting to different cultural norms with an ADHD mind
- The importance of self-regulation, repair, and saying “I’m sorry” as parents
- Why inclusion starts with self-understanding
👤About the Guest
Jose Guilherme Moraes is a seasoned surveyor and respected leader in the maritime industry. Originally from Brazil, Jose has lived across continents — including Canada and now Scotland — bringing a multicultural perspective to his work and advocacy. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 13, Jose is an outspoken champion for inclusion, particularly in the areas of neurodiversity, mental health, and gender parity. As a proud parent to a neurodivergent child, Jose brings both professional leadership and deeply personal insight to conversations about empathy, adaptability, and the future of inclusive workplaces.
🔗Resources
Jose Guilherme Moraes | LinkedIn
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