ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka EP. 357: Seeing Is Freeing: Dr. Kalaki Clarke on ADHD Without Shame
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Nov 5, 2025 Dr. Kalaki Clarke, a board-certified family physician and TEDx speaker, shares her journey with ADHD, sparked by recognizing herself in a young patient. She discusses the high-pressure medical residency environment that exacerbated mental health issues. Kalaki introduces her CAT method—Capture, Analyze, Transform—as a valuable framework for neurodivergent learners to develop tailored strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging ADHD without shame to enhance personal and professional growth.
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Acceptance Reduces Shame
- Acceptance that ADHD is neurobiological helps foster self-forgiveness and actionable support-seeking.
- Realizing "it's not your fault" shifts focus from shame to practical management.
Diversity In Medicine Matters
- Dr. Clarke highlighted that only about 3% of doctors are Black women and stressed the importance of DEI in medical training.
- She compared admitting diverse candidates to casting a wider net for different 'fish' with equal capability.
Expect Misunderstanding
- Most people won't intuitively understand ADHD because only about 6% of adults have it; expect ignorance and choose your responses.
- Others' lack of understanding doesn't negate your experience; consider the source of criticism.
