Jessica McCabe and How to ADHD

Jessica McCabe started a YouTube channel because she had trouble keeping track of things.

McCabe lost many things, including her phone. She wanted to find a way to keep her notes and research in one place. Then, she thought of YouTube as a solution.

McCabe said, 'If I put my notes on YouTube, I won't lose them.' She started her channel to help herself and others with ADHD.

Now, McCabe has many followers on YouTube and TikTok. She has written a book and is working on another one. She gave talks at a big conference with doctors and experts.

McCabe is a mental health creator and a big part of the global mental health community. She talked to us about how her channel grew and how she stays organized.

At first, McCabe searched online for information about ADHD. She found out that it's not just about focus, but also about executive function. She learned a lot and shared it with her audience.

McCabe started working with researchers to make sure her information was correct. She wanted to explain complex ideas in simple terms.

Now, McCabe works with a researcher named Dr. Patrick LaCount. He checks all the information on her channel to make sure it's accurate.

McCabe wants to make sure the information she shares is correct. As a content creator, it's easy to make mistakes, so she has a review process in place.

McCabe used to post videos every week. She was very careful about the information she shared, but it was hard to keep up with the schedule.

Now, McCabe doesn't research a new topic every week. She uses the knowledge she already has to create new content.

McCabe learned a lot from her experience, and she wrote a book about it.

At first, McCabe tried to film her videos in one take. But it didn't work, so she started scripting them.

McCabe used to have trouble memorizing lines as an actor. So, she found a way to read from a script while filming.

McCabe's editing process changed over time. She started with simple graphics and now has a team to help her.

McCabe hired her first editor, who was her boyfriend at the time. He helped her make her videos look better.

As McCabe's channel grew, she needed more help. She hired a team, including a community manager and a producer.

McCabe had to learn how to manage a team. It was a new skill for her, but she figured it out.

McCabe's friend recommended a recruiter to help her find new team members. It was a big help.

McCabe learned that it's not just about finding people with the right skills, but also about finding people who work well together.

McCabe started out as a peer in her community. She was learning about ADHD and sharing her experiences with others.

As McCabe's channel grew, she couldn't respond to every comment anymore. It was overwhelming.

McCabe had to find a new way to connect with her audience. She started making content that spoke to their struggles.

It was hard for McCabe to move away from one-on-one relationships with her audience. But she still cares about them and wants to help.

McCabe is starting a new project where she will coach people one-on-one and share the content online.

McCabe can still have one-on-one connections, but now she can help more people at the same time.

Having a baby changed everything for McCabe. She had to take a break and figure out how to keep making content.

McCabe's brain was focused on being a mom, and she didn't know how to make content about it. So, she changed her approach.

McCabe started making different kinds of content, like skits and projects. She hired a new producer to help her.

McCabe was exploring what kind of content she could make. She wanted to find a new focus.

There are many great mental health creators, like Therapy in a Nutshell and The Aspie World.

McCabe hopes that more people with lived experience will share evidence-based information. She wants to see more creators like her.

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