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

Trigger warning: this episode discusses the death of a loved one (a parent) This episode is different than my usual ones, but I wanted to share what's been going on. If you relate to anything in today's episode or you want to tell me about your journey with grief, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at Kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com   Resources: 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kels...

Planning can help us to live intentionally and without regret. But what happens when perfectionism and all-or-nothing sabotage our best efforts? In today's episode, I will go over some common mistakes we make when doing our daily ADHD planning. Don't forget to get your free Daily ADHD Planner from my website, www.adhdwithconfidence.com Happy listening! Resources: 📧 Comment or Question? Email me a...

Today's episode is a replay of a popular episode, 55 // Feeling Misunderstood? These ADHD Symptoms in Women Often Are. Why am I doing a replay? (1) We've had some family emergencies come up lately, but I still wanted to make sure you had an episode to listen to! (2) This episode is a great reminder of something a lot of us women with ADHD struggle with... feeling misunderstood! I hope you enjoy th...

What helps you thrive? Music, silence, having other people around? In this episode, I will walk you through how you can set up an ADHD-friendly environment that works for you.  Having our environment set up well and in an ADHD-friendly way can minimize stress and distractions, improve our focus and help us feel better overall.  I hope you find something helpful in today's episode! Resources: 📧 Co...

When we feel discouraged, when we want to give up, there's one thing that matters more than our skills or abilities in ADHD. What is that one thing? Hope. Hope that things can improve. Hope that we can feel confident. Hope that we will find a place to belong. Hope that we are capable of feeling like enough.  In today's episode, I will go through four steps to help you find and choose hope in your...

Sometimes we fail. We show up late. We don’t show up at all. We say things we regret. We don’t say something we should have. We mess up. We are human. But then what?  Option 1, you can beat yourself up and tell yourself what an awful person you are, hoping it will somehow inspire change. Option 2 (my vote!), you can give yourself grace and compassion and learn how to better support your ADHD-brain...

Do you push people away before they can reject you? Do you avoid situations you might feel rejected in, even if you want to be there? Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD might be costing you more than just your happiness. There are real health risks associated with loneliness, which we will talk about on today's episode. Don't worry, we will also talk about what you can do if you are struggling with lon...

Have you ever stopped to consider what your negative thinking is costing you? Are you wasting your energy on negative-thinking, even when the negative projections might not come true? In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of becoming aware of our negative-thinking in ADHD and what you can do about it. Don't forget to Follow so you don't miss the next episode! Resources: 📧 Com...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "am I enough?" Or maybe, "am I doing enough?" These questions can touch every part of our lives. We can be left asking: Am I a good enough parent? Am I a good enough spouse? Am I a good enough employee or business owner? Am I a good enough friend, daughter, sister? Asking these questions about our worth and identity as women with ADHD can breed so much di...

Living by your core values can reduce overwhelm and bring more joy and purpose to your life. In order to live our best life, we need: self-care (survival), needs (thriving), and values (what makes you feel alive) Join me in today's episode to discover your Values, why they are important and how you can implement them in your life.  Resources: 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithcon...

Host Kelsey Spronk, an ADHD mom and entrepreneur, explains why healthy boundaries are essential to self-advocacy and living into God’s calling. The episode breaks boundary-setting into five practical areas: your thoughts your words your actions (what you say yes and no to) who you listen to, and who you spend time with. Kelsey walks listeners through awareness exercises for difficult thought patte...

In this episode Kelsey invites listeners to seek God’s calling and set realistic, faith-filled goals while moving past perfectionism, comparison, and all-or-nothing thinking. She guides you through questions to clarify purpose, highlights using your strengths, and recommends supports and systems to follow through. Practical tips and an offer for one-on-one coaching help listeners take actionable s...

In this episode Kelsey explores what to do when friendships feel stuck or painful, offering compassionate, practical advice for people with ADHD who feel lonely or misunderstood. She covers seven steps: It’s okay to take breaks It’s okay to let go of harmful relationships It’s okay to adjust expectations It’s okay to set boundaries It’s okay to grieve what’s lost It’s okay to make new friends by s...

In this episode, Kelsey Spronk explains the science behind why using your ADHD strengths boosts well-being — from dopamine and neural reinforcement to measurable gains in performance and joy. She ties this research to faith, reminding listeners that strengths are God-given gifts meant to reflect Him. In today's episode, we will: walk through common strength categories offer practical ways to ident...

In this episode Kelsey Spronk invites listeners to stop seeing ADHD as a deficiency and instead view it as a unique set of characteristics. Through quotes from healthcare professionals, Biblical encouragement, and practical suggestions for shaping your environment, she offers a perspective that honors God-created strengths and reduces shame. Kelsey also shares strategies to build God-centered conf...

We all have basic physiological needs. But we need more than that! We don't just want to survive. We want to thrive. This is where your unique needs come in. These are the essentials beyond survival that help fill your cup and make you feel more alive.  In this episode, I will give some examples of needs, how they could look and how you can incorporate them into your life. Happy listening! Resourc...

Taking care of ourselves is important! But when you have ADHD, it can also feel daunting. In today's episode, I will break self-care (specifically, sleep, nutrition and hydration) down into bite-size pieces (no pun intended!) Start small! You can start with 1 category at a time, or just choose 1-2 action steps in every category. In each category (sleep, nutrition and hydration), we will ask these...

In this episode, Kelsey tackles the ADHD shame spiral and shares six practical, God-centered strategies to rebuild confidence. Learn how to separate your worth from mistakes, connect with someone who understands, use movement and nature to reset, seek professional help, reassess expectations with compassion, and celebrate your wins. These simple tools are designed to help you stop the downward spi...

Ever struggle with comparison?  Turns out, I definitely do! Things within ADHD that can lead to comparison: Perfectionism All-or-nothing thinking Feelings of inadequacy Rejection sensitivity  In today's episode, I will give you 3 main tips if you are struggling with comparison. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free,...

Host Kelsey Spronk walks through six common mistakes that prevent people with ADHD from living confidently—expecting linear growth, chasing perfection, comparing to others, basing worth on achievements or praise, and trying to be someone else. She shares faith-centered strategies to embrace your strengths, stop masking, and root your worth in God's purpose, plus where to find one-on-one coaching s...

In this episode Kelsey Spronk explains four things to release from the past—unforgiveness, comparison, perfectionism/all-or-nothing thinking, and negative She invites listeners to discover what truly fills their cup, recognize intrinsic worth and identity, and begin building God-centered confidence so they can know they belong and are enough. Listen for encouragement and practical strategies in up...

In this episode, Kelsey Spronk explores how understanding your identity can help you overcome self-doubt tied to ADHD. She explains finding intrinsic worth as someone made in God’s image, recognizing strengths and struggles, and seeing ADHD as a difference, not a deficit. Kelsey breaks the topic into three practical parts: understanding your worth, clarifying how you function and what brings you j...

In this episode Kelsey Spronk explores the root causes of self-doubt in people with ADHD — including unrealistic expectations, comparison, not understanding personal needs and strengths, and rejection sensitivity — and how these patterns erode confidence. She invites listeners to discover what truly fills their cup, recognize intrinsic worth and identity, and begin building God-centered confidence...

Host Kelsey Spronk, a fellow ADHD mom and entrepreneur, shares practical guidance for choosing three simple, life-giving New Year’s resolutions that build God-centered confidence. She outlines her top three and helps you to figure out what yours should be. Happy listening! Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out on early signup discount...

What does success mean to you? This is where we need to start in planning for a successful year with ADHD! In today's episode, we will go through seven helpful tips for planning a successful year if you have ADHD. I hope you enjoy the show and find something helpful! Don't forget to click the "follow" button so you don't miss out on future episodes. Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course...