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130 // Letting Go of the ADHD Shame When We Fail

Sometimes we fail. We show up late. We don’t show up at all. We say things we regret. We don’t say something we should have.
We mess up. We are human. But then what? 
Option 1, you can beat yourself up and tell yourself what an awful person you are, hoping it will somehow inspire change.
Option 2 (my vote!), you can give yourself grace and compassion and learn how to better support your ADHD-brain next time. 
Join me in today's episode to learn when you've been shaming yourself and what you can do instead.
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129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely

Do you push people away before they can reject you?
Do you avoid situations you might feel rejected in, even if you want to be there?
Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD might be costing you more than just your happiness.
There are real health risks associated with loneliness, which we will talk about on today's episode.
Don't worry, we will also talk about what you can do if you are struggling with loneliness and RS (Rejection Sensitivity) in ADHD.
Resources:
📧 Have a Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 
📅 Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner from my website (https://adhdwithconfidence.com/)
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
Sources:
https://neurosciencenews.com/positive-imagining-social-neuroscience-30036/ 
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128 // What is the Cost of Negative-Thinking in ADHD?

Have you ever stopped to consider what your negative thinking is costing you?
Are you wasting your energy on negative-thinking, even when the negative projections might not come true?
In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of becoming aware of our negative-thinking in ADHD and what you can do about it.
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Resources:
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
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105 // How to Overcome Negative Self-Perception in ADHD

127 // ADHD, Worth & Identity: Will I Ever Feel Like I'm Enough?

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "am I enough?" Or maybe, "am I doing enough?"
These questions can touch every part of our lives.
We can be left asking:
Am I a good enough parent?
Am I a good enough spouse?
Am I a good enough employee or business owner?
Am I a good enough friend, daughter, sister?
Asking these questions about our worth and identity as women with ADHD can breed so much discontentment and cause us to distrust ourselves.
So, how do we learn to feel confident about who our worth and identity? Join me in today's episode and I'll walk you through it!
Resources:
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
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126 // Feel More Alive with ADHD by Fulfilling Your Values

Living by your core values can reduce overwhelm and bring more joy and purpose to your life.
In order to live our best life, we need:
self-care (survival),
needs (thriving), and
values (what makes you feel alive)
Join me in today's episode to discover your Values, why they are important and how you can implement them in your life. 
Resources:
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
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125 // Set Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Journey to Confidence

Host Kelsey Spronk, an ADHD mom and entrepreneur, explains why healthy boundaries are essential to self-advocacy and living into God’s calling.
The episode breaks boundary-setting into five practical areas:
your thoughts
your words
your actions (what you say yes and no to)
who you listen to, and
who you spend time with.
Kelsey walks listeners through awareness exercises for difficult thought patterns (like comparison and catastrophizing), guidelines for who to be vulnerable with, and rules to protect your schedule and attention (sleep on yes, set timers, limit phone/social media use). She also encourages testing outside opinions against your values and faith, and protecting quality time with the people who matter.
Overall, the episode offers simple, actionable steps to help you become the person God is calling you to be—by protecting your time, your heart, and your focus so you can grow in confidence and success with ADHD.
Resources:
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
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124 // Live with Purpose by Following God's Plan for Your Life

In this episode Kelsey invites listeners to seek God’s calling and set realistic, faith-filled goals while moving past perfectionism, comparison, and all-or-nothing thinking.
She guides you through questions to clarify purpose, highlights using your strengths, and recommends supports and systems to follow through.
Practical tips and an offer for one-on-one coaching help listeners take actionable steps toward a purposeful, God-centered life.
Resources:
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
Related Episodes:
84 // Is Self-Care in ADHD Possible? | Why it Matters
94 // Self-Advocacy in ADHD | How to Stand up for What You Need
114 // How to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD by Understanding Your Identity
119 // Feel Less Overwhelmed with ADHD by Focusing on Practical Self-Care
120 // What Fills Your Cup? How Addressing Your Needs Can Help you Thrive with ADHD

123 // What to Do When Your Friendships Aren't Working

In this episode Kelsey explores what to do when friendships feel stuck or painful, offering compassionate, practical advice for people with ADHD who feel lonely or misunderstood.
She covers seven steps:
It’s okay to take breaks
It’s okay to let go of harmful relationships
It’s okay to adjust expectations
It’s okay to set boundaries
It’s okay to grieve what’s lost
It’s okay to make new friends by showing up where you enjoy, and
It's good to remember your worth isn’t defined by your friendships
Listen for encouragement to be brave, practice self-advocacy, and try small actions that lead to more authentic connections and belonging!
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Resources:
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

122 // The Science Behind Using Your ADHD Strengths

In this episode, Kelsey Spronk explains the science behind why using your ADHD strengths boosts well-being — from dopamine and neural reinforcement to measurable gains in performance and joy.
She ties this research to faith, reminding listeners that strengths are God-given gifts meant to reflect Him.
In today's episode, we will:
walk through common strength categories
offer practical ways to identify and incorporate your strengths at home, work, and in relationships, and
encourage living authentically to find true belonging. 
Resources:
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
Sources: 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8200469/
https://www.biripublishing.com/blogs/character-strengths/the-science-of-strengths-how-positive-psychology-redefines-success

121 // Can we stop calling ADHD a Difference, Deficiency or Disorder?

In this episode Kelsey Spronk invites listeners to stop seeing ADHD as a deficiency and instead view it as a unique set of characteristics.
Through quotes from healthcare professionals, Biblical encouragement, and practical suggestions for shaping your environment, she offers a perspective that honors God-created strengths and reduces shame.
Kelsey also shares strategies to build God-centered confidence, encourages seeking professional support when needed, and presents her own positive acronym for ADHD:
My new acronym for ADHD (you can come up with one that resonates for you!): 
Attentive (receptive or aware)
Dynamic ((of a person) positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas)
Honest (sincere, authentic)
Driven (dedicated, determined, daring)
Happy listening!
Resources:
✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ 
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
Sources: 
The Coach Approach Foundation