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

This one thing can destroy your joy and contentment... no matter how you look at it, it's not going to help you. But, don't lose hope! This is something we choose to do, and it's something we can choose not to do. Stick with me until the end to hear the catch we often miss and the steps to overcoming this tempting thief of joy in ADHD. Let's get started!

This is Part 2 of my interview with author, coach, public speaker and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, Dr. Tamara Rosier. In today's episode, we talk about: the ADHD nervous system our "window of tolerance" survival vs. transformational thinking empathy - too much or too little, and what to do about it, and how to resolve family conflicts when we mess up (which is inevitable, because we all mess up!) Join us in today's episode to feel heard and understood in your journey with ADHD that runs in families. I hope you enjoy it! RESOURCES: https://www.tamararosier.com/ (Dr. Tamara Rosier's first book, Your Brain's Not Broken) https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/you-me-and-our-adhd-family/417200 (Dr. Tamara Rosier's second book, You, Me & Our ADHD Family) https://adhdcenterofwestmichigan.com/ Are you feeling stuck? Let's see if 1-on-1 coaching would be a good fit for you. Email me at [email protected] to set up your FREE 15-minute coaching intake call.

Join host Kelsey Spronk as she dives into the world of ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier, an esteemed author, public speaker, and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan. In this compelling episode, Dr. Rosier shares her personal journey from an undiagnosed young high school teacher to an advocate and coach for individuals and families affected by ADHD. Explore the emotional landscape of ADHD, the impact of rejection sensitivity, and the importance of understanding our emotional informants. Dr. Rosier introduces her latest book, "You, Me, and Our ADHD Family," delving into how ADHD affects family dynamics and the paths to healing and connection. This episode is packed with heartfelt insights, strategies for building confidence, and practical ways to break the cycle of generational trauma. Tune in to discover how to embrace your unique brain, release shame, and foster deeper connections within your family, while embracing your uniqueness as a woman with ADHD. Resources:

Feeling overwhelmed by constant disappointment? In yourself, others and your circumstances? This constant disappointment can leave you feeling, well, disappointed! Which is not a fun place to be. In today's episode, I'll go over: How ADHD contributes to disappointment What you can do about it Resources: Want to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me? Email me to set up your FREE 15-minute coaching intake call at [email protected] Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories.

What if the answer isn’t doing more? But less? What if we realized that our worth doesn't come from what we get done in a day? Or a week? Or ever. What if we could show up better and do better by doing less? Let's explore in today's episode the idea of doing less to accomplish more with ADHD! Resources: Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here. Want to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me? Go to my website and sign up for a FREE 15-minute intake call. Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories. Related Episodes: 67 // How to Get Better Sleep with ADHD 64 // 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout in ADHD 61 // How to Fill Out Your Daily ADHD Planner Source: Book, do less, by Kate Northrup

When you suspect (or know) you have ADHD, things can change. It can make you start to question everything. Suddenly you're wondering, who am I? What's true about me? Am I good enough? In this episode, I want to encourage you - you ARE enough! Join me for an uplifting episode that will help you understand who you are as a woman with ADHD, and also who you aren't.

Exhausted and overwhelmed? Lack of sleep might be a contributing factor! In today's episode, I will go over 6 tips to help you get better sleep if you have ADHD. Resources: Want to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me? Email me to set up your FREE 15-minute coaching intake call at [email protected] Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories. 61 // How to Fill Out Your Daily ADHD Planner

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in feeling terrible about yourself and you can't escape? In ADHD, we often struggle with a distorted negative self-image - we see ourselves in a worse light than we deserve. In today's episode, I go over: What Distorted Negative Self-Image in ADHD is What causes it How it affects you, and What you can do about it Resources: Want to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me? Email me to set up your FREE 15-minute coaching intake call at [email protected] Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories. Source: ADHD 2.0 book

You want to succeed... That's normal! But how? Our executive functioning in ADHD can make it feel extra challenging to succeed, especially if we determine success based on the world's version of success. In today's episode, I will break down 7 steps you can follow if you want to plan to succeed with ADHD. Related Episodes: 61 // How to Fill Out Your Daily ADHD Planner 58 // Struggling with ADHD Planning? Try This Super Helpful Approach Resources: Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here. Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Like there's too much to do, and never enough time? Taking on too much for too long can lead to burnout. And burnout can lead to a whole host of other issues we want to avoid! In today's episode, I will go over 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout in ADHD. Let's get to it!

Ever feel like a horrible person? Maybe you yelled at your kids or your spouse, or said something you'd regret. You are not alone! Things like impulsivity, poor working memory, and sensory overload can make it challenging with ADHD. In today's episode, I want to encourage you that you are NOT a horrible person, and to help you understand the REAL reasons you are struggling with some of these things. Resources: Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories. Book: Good Inside, by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Why am I so unhappy...? Everything seems like it should be good, so I don't get it - why am I still so unsettled? This question can feel overwhelming, daunting, and can leave you feeling ashamed if you feel like you should feel happy. In today's episode, I'll go over 3 main reasons that could be contributing to your unhappiness, and what to do about them. Resources: Join my FREE community group for support, resources and relatable stories.

You know it's important to have a daily planner... but how exactly are you supposed to fill it out? Let me help! In today's episode, I will give you practical strategies for how to fill out your daily ADHD planner. This will help you to be able to confidently plan and execute the kinds of days you want to have, and become the person you want to become. I have also provided a FREE daily ADHD planner (below). Feel free to print it and fill it out as you listen to today's episode! Resources: 1. Download your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here! 2. Check out my FREE community group here 3. Contact me @ [email protected]

Do you struggle to set realistic expectations? And then feel disappointed when you don’t meet your own, unrealistic expectations? In today’s episode, I’ll go over: some of the reasons why setting unrealistic expectations is common among women with ADHD how to set realistic expectations so you can avoid the disappointment, negative self-talk and burn out Check out my FREE community to find a place to belong and feel understood and supported!

Are you struggling to create balance in your life? Does life feel overwhelming and chaotic? In today's episode, we are going to talk about what balance means, and ways you can work towards achieving balance in your life. Sign up for my FREE community for strategies, support and a like-minded community of women with ADHD!

Do you find planning super frustrating? Does it intimidate you, so you avoid it altogether? Only to be even more frustrated with yourself down the road?! This is a vicious cycle. One that I'd like to help you avoid! In today's episode, I will give you a simple, yet super effective, way of looking at your planning that will help set you up for success. I can't wait for you to join me - let's get into this! RESOURCES: 1.Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here. 2. Check out my FREE community for strategies, encouragement and a sense of belonging with other women 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!

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

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

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/

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.

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.

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

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/

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.

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

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.

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.

Wish you had more time in your day? Me too! That's why I started using this one ADHD Strategy daily, and it has saved me so much time (and headaches)!

Hoping to get more done? Try these 3 Simple ADHD Tips to help you be more productive!