29 // 6 Things You Need to Let Go of to Build Confidence with ADHD

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

8 Mai 9min

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

6 Mai 11min

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

1 Mai 10min

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/

29 Apr 14min

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.

24 Apr 9min

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.

22 Apr 13min

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

17 Apr 6min

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/

15 Apr 8min