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

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 13мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 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 12мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 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 41мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 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 8мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 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 20мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com 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 1ч 18мин

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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com

156 // How to Create Authentic Friendships When You Have ADHD 09.06.2026 12мин

We all want to feel seen, known and understood. But how do we get that? Part of it has to do with learning how to foster authentic friendships. In today’s episode, I will talk about: What holds those of us with ADHD back from authentic connection 4 steps we can follow to foster authentic friendships as women with ADHD 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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 123 // What to Do When Your Friendships Aren’t Working

155 // This ADHD Habit is Destroying Your Happiness 02.06.2026 13мин

They are more successful than me... she’s prettier than me... they have more money... Do you ever get caught in comparison? It seems to suck you in and all of the sudden you are spiraling out of control? In today’s episode, I’ll go over: Ways that we compare (as women with ADHD) Where comparison in ADHD gets us Why we compare What we can do if we struggle with comparison in ADHD Remember... when we look at others, we aren’t seeing the whole story. 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: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free 117 // What I Realized About Comparison in ADHD 91 // The ADHD Comparison Trap

154 // How Much is Your ADHD Masking Tax 28.05.2026 12мин

There is a cost to ADHD masking... what is yours? In today’s episode, we will explore the cost of ADHD masking—when adapting to fit in becomes exhausting and damaging. We will also discuss when masking is helpful, when it’s harmful, and we will go over a few simple strategies: notice when you mask, assess the cost, interrupt dysregulation, choose your response, and create spaces where you can be authentically yourself. I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today’s episode. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Want to overcome self-doubt? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 101 // ADHD Masking | The Negative Effects of Living Inauthentically

153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most 26.05.2026 12мин

Rejection Sensitivity shows up most for me when I’m already scared... when I already feel ”unsafe” because my nervous system is dysregulated. In today’s episode, I will walk you through the steps I have found helpful in reducing Rejection Sensitivity and its impact in my life. I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today’s episode. Happy listening! Resource: Jenna Free Resources: 📙 Jenna Free & the Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation: https://www.jennafree.com/ ✋ Want to overcome self-doubt? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling

152 // You are Not Defined by Your Circumstances within ADHD 21.05.2026 11мин

Have you ever felt defined by what you’re going through? As a woman with ADHD, it can sometimes feel like we are defined by the times that we show up late, the times that we forget, or the chaos that we feel. In today’s episode, I want to remind you that you are not defined by your circumstances or your experiences with ADHD. I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today’s episode. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Want to overcome self-doubt? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 127 // ADHD, Worth & Identity: Will I Ever Feel Like I’m Enough? 115 // Let Go of the Past to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD 113 // Where Does Self-Doubt in ADHD Come From

151 // Advocating for Your Neurodivergent Child, with Lynn Greenberg 19.05.2026 30мин

In today’s episode, I had the privilege of interviewing children’s author, Lynn Greenberg. She shares about working in collaboration with her son Jonathan, who is dyslexic and has ADHD. Lynn and Jonathan are working together to bring awareness and advocacy for neurodivergence through children’s literature. Lynn shares about her journey of advocating for a child with ADHD and how her son views his neurodivergence. She also shares parenting strategies, the importance of empathetic education, and how storytelling can empower kids to see their strengths. Want to learn more about the work Lynn and Jonathan are doing? Head to their website: creativecabcompany.com Resources: ✋ Want to live confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com

150 // Unrealistic Expectations, ADHD and Self-Doubt 14.05.2026 13мин

Do you doubt yourself? Your abilities? Who you are? You are not alone! Many of us struggle with self-doubt. In today’s episode, we will explore the connection between unrealistic expectations, ADHD and self-doubt. Resources: ✋ Want to overcome self-doubt? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 127 // ADHD, Worth & Identity: Will I Ever Feel Like I’m Enough? 115 // Let Go of the Past to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD 114 // How to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD by Understanding Your Identity 113 // Where Does Self-Doubt in ADHD Come From 60 // Why Is Setting Realistic Expectations in ADHD So Hard?

149 // How to Get Through the Boring Stuff with ADHD 12.05.2026 8мин

Ugh, even the word, ”boring”, makes me want to run away or hide. In today’s episode, I will address the dread we feel as women with ADHD when we have to do something that doesn’t interest us. Because, the reality is, sometimes in life we have to do boring things, whether we like it or not. But don’t fret, in today’s episode we will talk about how the opposite of boring (those life-giving, exciting things in our lives) can actually help us get through the mundane things. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Want to live confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 147 // The ADHD Productivity Manual, with Dr. Ari Tuckman 92 // Are Productivity and Efficiency the Goal? with ADHD Coach, Diane Thomson

148 // How to End Your Day Confidently with ADHD 07.05.2026 7мин

Ever end your day feeling defeated and depleted? In today’s episode, I will walk you through the steps I used to end my day with confidence. As always, test the ones that interest you, add your own and feel free to leave any that don’t work for you. I hope this episode helps you live confidently with ADHD! Resources: ✋ Want help living confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 139 // My 4-Step ADHD Confidence Framework

147 // The ADHD Productivity Manual, with Dr. Ari Tuckman 05.05.2026 39мин

Join me in today’s conversation on productivity with Dr. Ari Tuckman. Dr. Tuckman is a psychologist, author and renowned speaker on ADHD. In today’s conversation, we discuss everything regarding ADHD and productivity: mindset, environment, sleep, setting priorities by life stage, honest communication, and planning for your future self to reduce regret and build a more meaningful, productive life. I hope you find something help in today’s episode. Don’t forget to ”follow” so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Resources: Dr. Ari Tuckman: https://www.drarituckman.com/ Book: The ADHD Productivity Manual ✋ Overwhelmed? ADHD coaching can help. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com

146 // 7 ADHD Confidence Boosters to Start Your Day 30.04.2026 8мин

Want to start your day with confidence? Try these 7 approaches! Keep in mind, some of these might work for you (great!) and some might not. These are ways that I find help me start my day confidently with ADHD. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Want help living confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 139 // My 4-Step ADHD Confidence Framework

145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free 28.04.2026 44мин

You’re in for a treat in today’s episode! I’m joined by Certified Counselor and author, Jenna Free. She will share all about her new book, The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, and how it was helped her and countless clients get out of the struggle of fight-or-flight. In today’s episode, Jenna focuses on ADHD nervous system regulation—moving out of fight-or-flight through awareness, interruption, and simple somatic tools—so you can reduce paralysis, perfectionism, and overwhelm. I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Resources: Jenna Free: https://www.jennafree.com/ Book: The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner ✋ Overwhelmed? ADHD coaching can help. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com

144 // How to Set a Physical Health Goal with ADHD 23.04.2026 10мин

Need help setting goals with ADHD? Let’s start with one goal at a time! By learning the framework of goal-setting, you will be able to set goals in all different areas of your life. Want to practice goal-setting with me? Follow along so you don’t miss out! Resources: ✋Want help setting goals? Life & ADHD coaching can help. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com