ADHD with Confidence | Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt, ADHD Coach, Christian Life Coach, ADHD in Women

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:
Check out my FREE community to find a place to belong and feel understood and supported!
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 

50 // Simple ADHD Nutrition Tips for Beginners

Following a consistent nutrition plan can be challenging, especially if you have ADHD.
I used to go to the grocery store and become paralyzed by indecision, not knowing what was healthy anymore!
Now I can grocery shop with confidence, using these basic ADHD nutrition tips. 
Today I will give you 6 practical ways you can choose nutrition that will benefit your ADHD brain. 
Let's get started!
Related Episodes:
49 // Don't Feel Like Eating? 4 ADHD Tips for Consistent Nutrition
Sources:
https://www.health.harvard.edu
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10334137/ 
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-diets
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6603652/

49 // Don't Feel Like Eating? 4 ADHD Tips for Consistent Nutrition

Don’t feel like eating? You’re not alone!
Some women with ADHD struggle to want to eat - maybe it’s too boring, too much work, or we just can’t be bothered.
Whatever the reason, it’s important to include consistent nutrition in our lives so we can function our best!
Today I will give you 4 simple tips to consistently nourish your body so you can live confidently with ADHD.

48 // 6 Steps to Be More Consistent with ADHD

Struggling to be consistent? ADHD can make it incredibly challenging! Poor working memory, a difference in what motivates us and our intense dislike of things that are boring, make it more challenging.
In today’s episode, I will give you 6 steps to be more consistent with ADHD.
Related Episodes:
42 // How Can I Feel More Motivated? | 4 ADHD Motivators
45 // Want to Save Time? Try This One ADHD Strategy

47 // Should I Get An ADHD Diagnosis?

Maybe you’ve started to notice that there’s something different about you… perhaps you’ve been reading up on it and you’ve realized that you related to a lot of the ADHD symptoms listed online.
But then you start to ask yourself, “should I get an ADHD diagnosis? And how would I even do that?
Today, I will give you 5 questions you can ask yourself to see if an ADHD diagnosis is the right path for you.
*Please note: this is not a diagnostic tool and you should always consult your healthcare provider.

46 // Want ADHD Life to Feel Less Chaotic? Try This Key to Minimalism We Often Miss

Getting rid of clutter, both physical and mental, can make such a difference for our ADHD brains… but there’s a key component to minimizing that most people miss.
I used to frantically get rid of things… like even things I still needed, but I just couldn’t handle the mess and chaos. 
So I’d toss them. 
But then I kept noticing that I would still always have more to get rid of. 
Until I realized this one key to minimalism that I was missing.