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

176 // Why Women with ADHD Never Feel Good Enough 15.09.2026 13min

Why don’t we feel good enough as women with ADHD? I believe it stems from these two categories: (1) We measure ourselves by external expectations (social media, family, culture), and (2) We fail to recognize our own strengths and contributions. Today’s episode will help you explore where your expectations are coming from, how to let of of unhealthy or unrealistic expectations and how to finally recognize that you’ve been good enough all along. I hope you enjoy it! Resources: ✋ To Learn More about ADHD Coaching, go to: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/offerings 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

175 // How to Stop Feeling Exhausted from ADHD Masking 10.09.2026 10min

Do you compare yourself to others, and always feel like you’re coming up short? Do you often feel the need to mask your ADHD symptoms to ”fit in”? In today’s episode, we will talk all about comparison in ADHD, ADHD masking and how you learn who you truly are so you can unmask and live authentically. I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Resources: ✋ To Learn More about ADHD Coaching, go to: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/offerings 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

174 // The Effect of Exercise on ADHD & Perimenopause, with Debra Atkinson 08.09.2026 58min

Curious how exercise affects the brain? What about the brain during menopause or for those with ADHD? In today’s episode, I am joined by Debra Atkinson - a trainer, speaker, coach, exercise physiologist and founder of Flipping 50. We discuss how movement affects the brain and supports women through perimenopause and menopause, especially those with ADHD. Today’s episode answers questions like: How does exercise affect the brain? What are the short-term vs. long-term benefits of exercise? How can I be more consistent with exercise, as a woman with ADHD? Which is better; high-intensity, moderate-intensity or low-intensity workouts? How often should I weight-train for optimal bone density and muscle growth? Do the workout requirements change when I hit menopause? What kind of workout lowers cortisol? How many reps should I be doing? I hope you enjoy today’s episode and find something helpful or encouraging. Thanks for being here! Learn more about Debra at FlippingFifty.com or @Flipping50TV on social media channels. Resources: ✋ To Learn More about ADHD Coaching, go to: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started.

173 // Why ADHD is a Terrible Name, with Dr. Jennie Byrne 03.09.2026 40min

In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Jennie Byrne — psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of ADHD in Professionals — for a practical, research-based conversation about why “ADHD” is a misleading name and how to adopt a strengths-focused view. We discuss how ADHD shows up differently in adults, the overlap with anxiety, and why it’s better framed as a brain variant rather than a disorder. The episode covers stigma (especially for adults and women), the challenges high-achieving professionals face—masking, household management, health maintenance, and the toll of modern attention-draining technology—and the surprising strengths of many ADHD minds, including creativity, hyper-focus, and resilience under pressure. Dr. Byrne shares concrete recommendations: know your brain and body, prioritize movement, consider formal assessment and treatment options, delegate and rewrite cultural assumptions, minimize attention-grabbing tech, and structure work around peak focus times. For more, find Dr. Jennie Byrne on LinkedIn and YouTube or visit constellationpllc.com for resources and care. Resources: ✋ Want help navigating your ADHD journey? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started with ADHD Coaching.

172 // How Will You Respond to Rejection in ADHD 01.09.2026 12min

Nobody likes rejection. Especially for those of us with ADHD where it stings even more as we navigate Rejection Sensitivity or Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). But, here’s the reality. We will have to deal with rejection at some point or another. In today’s episode, I will give you 5 questions you can ask yourself to figure out how you want to respond to rejection in ADHD. Because we can’t choose other’s thoughts or actions, but we can choose our own. When you are met with rejection or failure, I want you to ask yourself these two things: Is this true (what are the facts)? How else could I view this situation? I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Resources: ✋ Want help navigating Rejection Sensitivity or RSD in ADHD? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started with ADHD Coaching. 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 Related Episodes: 162 // The Positive Side of Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD 158 // RSD & Rejection Sensitivity Masking in ADHD 153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most

171 // The CALM Parenting Method for ADHD, with Katie McKenna 27.08.2026 53min

Ever wonder why other parents seem so ”chill”? Meanwhile, you feel like you’re a volcano ready to explode at any moment? In today’s episode, psychotherapist and author, Katie McKenna, walks us through her CALM parenting method. This is not your ordinary parenting advice that just tells you to do better - it actually takes into account where you, as the parent, are coming from. Today’s episode discusses things like: How fear plays a role in our parenting How to set limits & boundaries with your children How to re-train your nervous system Letting go of the shame in parenting How our own upbringing and emotional trauma affect our parenting (and what to do about it) I hope you find something helpful, hopeful or encouraging in today’s episode. Thanks for being here! Resources: Katie McKenna’s website: https://www.katiemckenna.ie/ ✋ Want to stop doubting yourself? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started with ADHD Coaching. 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 Website: www.adhdwithconfidence.com Email: [email protected] Related Episodes: 145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free

170 // How Clarity Builds Confidence in ADHD 25.08.2026 9min

To be confident, we need clarity. Clarity on who we are, on our worth, on our unique ADHD-brains, on our purpose and calling and the truths about our identity. In today’s episode, I want to help you build clarity about your identity and worth so you can build confidence. Resources: ✋ Want help to feel hopeful again? 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 Related Episodes: 163 // How to Improve Your Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather 120 // What Fills Your Cup? How Addressing Your Needs Can Help you Thrive with ADHD 94 // Self-Advocacy in ADHD | How to Stand up for What You Need

169 // ADHD Nervous System Dysregulation, with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge 20.08.2026 48min

Nervous-system regulation in ADHD vs. emotional regulation in ADHD, what’s the difference? This is one of the fascinating questions we will explore in today’s episode. Dr. Roseann, author of The Dysregulated Kid, Board Certified clinician, founder of the Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast, joins me today to talk all about nervous system regulation. Today’s episode answers questions like: What does dysregulation look like? How can we regulate our nervous-system (as women with ADHD)? When is it dysregulation vs. misbehaving? I hope you find something helpful, hopeful or encouraging in today’s episode. Thanks for listening! Resources: Dr. Roseann’s website: https://www.drroseann.com Dr. Roseann’s email: [email protected] ✋ Want to stop doubting yourself? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started with ADHD Coaching. 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 Website: www.adhdwithconfidence.com Email: [email protected] Related Episodes: 145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free

168 // What Courage in ADHD Looks Like 18.08.2026 12min

What does it mean to be courageous when you have ADHD? I think we often don’t recognize the courage we’ve shown as women with ADHD. Trying again after rejection? That takes courage. Explaining what it’s like to have ADHD to someone? That takes courage. Self-advocating? That takes courage. In today’s episode, I will help you recognize where you’ve shown courage, where you can grow in courage and how it will help improve your opportunities, relationships, purpose and joy as someone with ADHD. Resources: ✋ Want help to feel hopeful again? Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started with ADHD Coaching 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 Related Episodes: 162 // The Positive Side of Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD 158 // RSD & Rejection Sensitivity Masking in ADHD 153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most

167 // From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust in ADHD, with Laura Aydlette 13.08.2026 22min

Finally getting your ADHD diagnosis can be such a relief. It can bring so much clarity and self-understanding. But then what? In today’s episode, Laura Aydlette, Licensed Professional Counselor, shares her experience with walking late diagnosed women with ADHD from diagnosis and self-doubt to a place of self-trust and understanding. I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today’s episode. Thanks for being here! Key takeaways: diagnosis brings clarity but not instant change; reclaiming identity requires reframing experiences and building trust step-by-step. Learn more: Laura Aydlette, triacordacounseling.com (Instagram: @triacordacounseling) Resources: ✋ Ready to feel confident? 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 Related Episodes: 150 // Unrealistic Expectations, ADHD and Self-Doubt 145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free

166 // The Power of Hope in ADHD 11.08.2026 8min

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: ✋ Want help to feel hopeful again? 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

165 // Success and Imposter Syndrome in ADHD, with Dr. Tamara Rosier 06.08.2026 51min

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 Related Episodes: 71 // Understanding How ADHD Affects Our Families, with Dr. Tamara Rosier, Part 1 72 // ADHD Families, the ADHD Nervous System & Survival Thinking, with Dr. Tamara Rosier, Part 2

164 // 5 Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed with ADHD 04.08.2026 9min

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

163 // How to Improve Your Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather 28.07.2026 48min

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

162 // The Positive Side of Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD 21.07.2026 13min

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: [email protected] Related Episodes: 153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most 129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling

161 // We Shouldn't Apologize for Having ADHD 14.07.2026 12min

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: [email protected] Related Episodes: 154 // How Much is Your ADHD Masking Tax 101 // ADHD Masking | The Negative Effects of Living Inauthentically 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling

160 // Neurodivergence in Friendships, with Caroline Maguire 07.07.2026 41min

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/ ✋ 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: [email protected] Related Episodes: 123 // What to Do When Your Friendships Aren’t Working

159 // What to Expect From Life as a Woman with ADHD 30.06.2026 8min

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: [email protected] Related Episodes: 155 // This ADHD Habit is Destroying Your Happiness 146 // 7 ADHD Confidence Boosters to Start Your Day 140 // What I Wish People Understood About Having ADHD 130 // Letting Go of the ADHD Shame When We Fail

158 // RSD & Rejection Sensitivity Masking in ADHD 23.06.2026 20min

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: [email protected] 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 Related Episodes: 153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most 129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling

157 // How to Heal from Narcissism & Emotional Abuse, with Katie McKenna 16.06.2026 1t 18min

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: [email protected]