ADHD with Confidence

What would change if you felt hopeful?
When all we hear are the negatives, it can start to feel hopeless. I want to be that place where you can come to be reminded that you are enough, you are loved and there is hope.
Hope that we can learn and grow. Hope that we are good. Hope that we have incredible gifts to offer the world. Hope that we can feel better about ourselves and our lives.
I hope you are encouraged by today's episode and reminded that there is hope.
Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12680909/
Resources:
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Is imposter syndrome in ADHD still possible, even when you're incredibly successful?
In today's episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier and I talk about her journey to confidence, what she values most and what struggles she still carries as a woman with ADHD. We discuss her upcoming book, Your Brain's Not Broken (for teens), and how to rebuild after difficult times.
I hope you find something encouraging or helpful in today's episode. Enjoy!
Resources:
✋ Want to feel less overwhelmed? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
👍Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories
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Host Kelsey Spronk, fellow ADHD mom and entrepreneur, shares five brief, practical tips to feel less overwhelmed: quieting the inner critic and shame, grounding your worth in God, finding rest in Jesus (Matthew 11:28–30), using your gifts and purpose, and letting go of perfectionism.
Through faith-centered insights and actionable ideas—plus a reminder to prioritize what matters—Kelsey walks listeners toward greater energy, intention, and God-centered confidence.
Listen for encouragement, concrete strategies, and resources for further coaching to help you live with more purpose and less overwhelm.
Resources:
✋ Want to feel less overwhelmed? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
👍Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories
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Sleep can feel impossible when you have ADHD—especially if racing thoughts, inconsistent routines, or late-night bursts of energy keep you awake.
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Aric Prather, a clinical psychologist, sleep researcher, and author specializing in behavioral sleep medicine, to explore practical, science-backed strategies for getting better rest.
Whether you're navigating ADHD, supporting someone with ADHD, or looking for insights into ADHD in women, this conversation unpacks the powerful connection between sleep and brain health.
Resources:
About Dr. Aric Prather: Dr. Aric Prather is a clinical psychologist, professor, and leading expert in behavioral sleep medicine. His research focuses on the relationship between sleep, stress, and overall health, and he is the author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. His evidence-based approach helps people build sustainable sleep habits that improve both physical and mental well-being.
Website: https://www.aricprather.com/ 
Listen now to discover how better sleep can support your focus, energy, emotional health, and overall quality of life with ADHD.
✋ Tired of feeling unsure of yourself? Let's change that! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse
👍Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories

Is there really a positive side to Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD?
I was asking the same question! Listen to today's episode to find out how we can turn something painful into something purposeful.
For more episodes on Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD, see below.
Resources:
✋ Want to like yourself more? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com
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Do you ever find yourself apologizing for simply being who you are?
I don't know about you, but I find this so disheartening! Being authentic to who we are as women with ADHD is incredibly important - for feeling content, for finding belonging and for building the meaningful life we desire.
In today's episode, I explore the topic of whether we should feel the need to apologize for having ADHD and for how that makes us uniquely who we are.
Resources:
✋ Want to build a meaningful life? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com
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Today we are joined by author, mom, and social coach Caroline McGuire. She shares her personal journey with late ADHD diagnosis and how that shaped her work supporting neurodivergent adults.
Caroline discusses her book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults, and why direct, specific guidance matters.
Topics include the impact of late ADHD diagnosis for women, practical strategies for making and keeping friends (including “communi-splation” to explain needs), the power of interest‑based connections, troubleshooting friendship pitfalls, and the value of virtual communities. Caroline also addresses stigma, mismatched expectations, and self‑advocacy tips listeners can use right away.
Enjoy!
Resources:
Caroline Maguire: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/
Book: Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults 
✋ Tired of feeling unsure of yourself? Let's change that! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com
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For those of us with ADHD, what's realistic to expect from our lives?
It can be hard to know what realistic expectations are when you have ADHD, so in today's episode I want to share what I believe some of our expectations should be.
I hope you enjoy today's episode!
Resources:
✋ Want to build a meaningful life? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com
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When you feel rejected, how do you respond? Do you remove yourself from the situation? Do you pretend that you don't care?
According to the National Library of Medicine, there are three main responses to Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD:
Withdrawal
Masking
Bodily sensations
In today's episode, I will go over these responses to Rejection Sensitivity & RSD in ADHD and give you 7 practical tips for handling rejection.
An encouragement to get us started... according to the book, You're Not the Problem, "99% of the time when a person rejects us, it's more about them than it is about us."
Resources:
✋ Want to feel better about your life? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com
Sources:
Online: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12822938/ 
Book, You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal 
 
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In today's episode, I am joined by accredited psychotherapist Katie McKenna—co-author of You’re Not the Problem, creator of the C.A.L.M. Parenting Method, and host of the Beyond Survival podcast.
We talk about narcissistic and emotionally abusive parenting, how it shows up as overt and covert behaviors, and the long-term effects on children (golden child, invisible child, scapegoat, enmeshment and parentification).
The conversation also explores the intersection with ADHD, Katie’s own diagnosis and medication journey, and how trauma shapes survival responses like fight/flight/fawn and hyper-dependence or hyper-independence.
Katie and Kelsey walk listeners through practical healing steps: recognizing denial and FOG (fear, obligation, guilt), setting small boundaries, reestablishing self-trust, and parenting differently using the Calm Method to de-escalate fusion and build healthy autonomy in kids. The episode offers concrete tips for immediate self-care, where to start with recovery, and resources to learn more about narcissism, trauma, and reparative parenting.
Hope you enjoy today's episode!
Resources:
📙 Katie McKenna: https://katiecmckenna.com/ , Beyond Survival Podcast, @katiemckennapsychotherapist
✋ Tired of feeling unsure of yourself? Let's change that! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner
📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com