ADHD with Confidence | ADHD in Women, How to Build Confidence, ADHD Consistency, RSD & ADHD Perfectionism

60 // Why Is Setting Realistic Expectations in ADHD So Hard?

Do you struggle to set realistic expectations? And then feel disappointed when you don’t meet your own, unrealistic expectations? 
In today’s episode, I’ll go over:
some of the reasons why setting unrealistic expectations is common among women with ADHD
how to set realistic expectations so you can avoid the disappointment, negative self-talk and burn out
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59 // How to Create Balance with ADHD

Are you struggling to create balance in your life? Does life feel overwhelming and chaotic?
In today's episode, we are going to talk about what balance means, and ways you can work towards achieving balance in your life. 
 
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58 // Struggling with ADHD Planning? Try This Super Helpful Approach

Do you find planning super frustrating? Does it intimidate you, so you avoid it altogether? Only to be even more frustrated with yourself down the road?!
This is a vicious cycle. One that I'd like to help you avoid!
In today's episode, I will give you a simple, yet super effective, way of looking at your planning that will help set you up for success.
I can't wait for you to join me - let's get into this!
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57 // Discover Your ADHD Strengths | What Are My ADHD Superpowers?

Sometimes all we hear is the negative aspects of ADHD. Impulsivity, poor working memory, forgetfulness, a struggle to stay focused...
But what about the positives?
Even if you aren't used to recognizing them, I guarantee you have strengths! We just need to do some digging to uncover them.
In today's episode, I will give you a series of questions you can answer that will help you recognize your ADHD strengths.
I hope today's episode will encourage you and build your confidence that you were made on purpose and with a purpose. Let's get started!
Resources:
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56 // ADHD vs. non-ADHD... Who Is Right?

You're in a heated argument and you want to know... who is right? The person with ADHD (neurodivergent) or their neurotypical counterpart.
In today's episode, we are going to deep dive into the importance of meaningful connection, and discuss one of the main barriers we face to it. 
We are going to learn about what the focus should be in our conversations and in our relationships in general. 
Sources for today's podcast:
Dr. Becky Kennedy's book, Good Inside
Related Episodes:
51 // How Poor Planning in ADHD Affects Our Friendships

55 // Feeling Misunderstood? These ADHD Symptoms in Women Often Are

Feeling misunderstood sucks. It can make you want to scream to be heard and to feel understood!
In today's episode, I will discuss some of the most frustrating aspects of ADHD in women that people often misunderstand.
Resources:
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Related Episode(s):
(1) 54 // Sensory Overload in ADHD | What Can I Do About Overstimulation?
(2) 52 // Is My Anger Just Suppressed Emotions? | How Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Plays a Role
(3) 42 // How Can I Feel More Motivated? | 4 ADHD Motivators
Sources:
Book, “Good Inside”, by Dr. Becky Kennedy

54 // Sensory Overload in ADHD | What Can I Do About Overstimulation?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds and smells? You're not alone!
Those of us with ADHD experience sensory overload when there is too much sensory stimuli in our environment for our brains to process.
The result? ADHD overstimulation that can cause anxiety, packing, lashing out or freezing - and who wants to be experiencing any of those?!
In today's episode, I will talk about what overstimulation (sensory overload) in ADHD is, what triggers it and what to do about it. 
Let's get into it!
Sources:
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-overstimulation-5323859
https://add.org/sensory-overload-adhd/

53 // I Feel Like I've Failed... Now What? (How Our ADHD Brain Makes it More Difficult)

Nobody likes the feeling of failure or messing up... for us women with ADHD, things that add to the difficulty are challenges like Rejection Sensitivity (RS), Perfectionism and a tendency towards negative self-talk and rumination.
In today's episode, I will give you 3 practical steps you can follow when you feel like you've failed. Whether you feel like you've failed as a parent, in your marriage, in a friendship or in your work or day-to-day, these same principles apply. 

52 // Is My Anger Just Suppressed Emotions? | How Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Plays a Role

Growing up, I was often told things like “you’re too sensitive”, “don’t take it so personally”, “it’s not a big deal, stop taking everything so seriously”, and so on.
Did those comments help? Of course not!
They just made it worse and made me want to hide my true emotions (masking) to protect myself.
But that can often lead to outburst of anger and frustration when we hold our emotions in.
In today's episode, I will discuss how suppressing our emotions can lead to outbursts of anger, and what to do about it.

51 // How Poor Planning in ADHD Affects Our Friendships

Ever struggle in your friendships? Poor planning, part of our difficult with executive functioning, could be to blame.
In today's episode, I will give you strategies to improve your ability to plan, and help you understand how this will positively affect your friendships and overall well being. 
Episode 27 // ADHD Planning for Consistency | 5 Easy Scheduling Tips