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
1 Maj 10min
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/
29 Apr 14min
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.
24 Apr 9min
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.
22 Apr 13min
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
17 Apr 6min
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/
15 Apr 8min
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.
10 Apr 6min
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
8 Apr 6min
