Navigating Adult ADHD

Struggle with over committing yourself? Say yes when you don't really want to because you're afraid of letting people down? Boundaries are an act of self-respect & self-care. Boundaries are what create balance in our lives. In this episode I'm sharing how most people misunderstand boundaries. Plus the exact 3 steps you can take to create a boundary. Ready to apply everything you...

Today we are joined by the Queen of self-compassion Becca Stark as she shares with us the life-changing power of self-compassion. We explore why this is so hard for ADHDers, especially when we are so good at being compassionate with others. We walkabout HOW to be compassionate with ourselves. Becca shares her ADHD story with us And we talk about the grief often experienced when you are diagnosed w...

Many of us ADHDers have sleep challenges but the good news is there is a LOT we can do to improve our sleep! Wether you have difficulty falling asleep, are restless during the night or find it hard to wake up - we are covering it all today. This episode is packed with tools you can use, actionable steps you can take & supplements that are proven to support both sleep & ADHD overall. For mo...

You know what to do, but you're just not doing it... You struggle with following through... Procrastinate & do other things instead... This episode is for you my friend!  We are exploring the links between taking action, dopamine levels, our nervous systems, being in survival mode and the role of mindset management.  You will leave with actionable steps you can take to being taking action...

How we feel determines what we do or don’t do... The reason we do or don't do anything is because of how we think it will make us feel. Emotions are everything. Persistent emotion dysregulation & emotional avoidance can create problems in our relationships, work & other areas of life. And emotional management is a set of skills that we can learn. In this episode we explore emotional m...

As ADHDers we are often easily frustrated, quick to anger, impatient and show our emotions more easily that others. We are also more prone to emotional outbursts and  can have challenges with regulating our emotions. In this episode we will look at what is happening in our brain and this happens. Plus I'm sharing my 5 tips for managing our emotions. Here is the Dr Russell Barkley's video...

Self-acceptance is the key to feeling better & creating positive change in your life. And for us ADHDers this can be a hard one. But, you can not hate your way to happiness. Beating yourself up creates inconsistency & going back to old habits. This work right here, in this episode, was life changing for me & for hundreds of the women I've coached. For more support & resources...

Dopamine debt or dopamine deficiency as most experts call it, often presents as a constant state of apathy & a lack of enthusiasm towards things you would normally enjoy or be interested in.  In this episode we explore: The signs & symptoms of dopamine debt The links between dopamine debt & burnout The role addiction plays in dopamine debt And what to do if this is something you are (o...

Making & keeping friends can be hard for ADHDers... Why is that? And what can we do about it? I'm sharing Ned Hallowell & Russell Barkley's research on ADHD friendships in adults. As well as my own examples & proven strategies for making & maintaining friendships when you have ADHD. Plus 4 important things to keep in mind when it comes to friendships. For more support &am...

Many ADHDers struggle with starting tasks.  If a task is boring, too hard or requires too much effort, we are likely to avoid it.  Our brains do a mental calculation of how much dopamine it will cost Vs how much we will get in return and if that calculation determines we will pay more than we'll get, we are not going to start.  In this episode we unpack why we avoid starting tasks, the 3 area...

In this episode we cover:  What ADHD in women looks like Why & how we get misdiagnosed  The 30+ year gender gap in diagnosis  How oestrogen impacts symptoms & diagnosis We also briefly touch on masking & oppression (the why behind our self-criticism & low self esteem). For more support & resources visit: navigatingadultadhd.com

ADHD medications are one of MANY tools we have available. This episode is designed to help you create your own custom ADHD toolkit by providing you with more than 13 research backed tools you can "play" with. For more tips (& memes) come hang out with me on Instagram @Navigating. Adult. ADHD For more support & resources visit: navigatingadultadhd.com

During this 60-90 minute ADHD masterclass we will be covering 3 key areas: Mindset, Dopamine & the Nervous System. I'll do some teaching & provide you with loads of tools to support you in thriving with ADHD. Plus I will hang out at the end to answer questions. For more support & resources visit: navigatingadultadhd.com

If you’ve ever wondered "why can’t I just do it like everyone else?" THIS IS WHY.  We are wired in such a way that it’s not easy to do it like everyone else. Our nervous systems are different.  In this episode we explore: What the role of our nervous system is How the ADHD nervous system is different  4 Ways to better operate with the nervous system we have, to thrive with ADHD Register...

Emotional dysregulation is a core symptom of ADHD & one of our executive dysfunctions. It can look like... Overreacting, not letting things go, anxiety, intense emotional reactions & feeling out of control Often it results in us being labelled as: very up & down, moody or over-reacting. Basically displaying emotions that others perceive as not being "socially acceptable". Lis...

Struggling to get started, avoiding things that need to get done & feeling unable to get motivated, are all common for us ADHDers. And in this episode we are talk about why this is AND how we can play with the 4 part NICU frame work to procrastinate less & increase our dopamine levels to get sh*t done. NICU stands for Novelty, Interest, Competition, Urgency & this is what drives our AD...

ADHD masking is the ways in which we try to conform to neurotypical standards to avoid the shame and stigma that ADHDers can experience.   It is a self-protection strategy that over time becomes tough to maintain. It can sabotage your social skills, prevent accurate diagnosis, reduce self-esteem, and lead to burnout. We explore what ADHD masking looks like. Plus I share MY 3 STEPS to to begin unma...

As ADHDers we can really struggle with critisim & rejection. Many of us experience RSD - rejection sensitive dysphoria & even the perceived idea of rejection can be paralysing. In this episode I'm sharing with you a perceived rejection that I am in the midst of working through. And I share with you the 3 strategies I use & teach my clients to use when this arises. For more support...

I used to think if I could just be skinny, have nice things & travel all the time then I'd be happy. I was anxious all the time & super hard on myself. I just wanted to feel better. In this episode I am sharing the one thing you need to change in order to feel better ,and it's super simple!) This one thing has changed my life (as I share in this episode) & the lives of the th...

This is PART 2 of a 2 part series on dopamine.  In this episode we are covering:  How low levels of oestrogen & our hormones impact our dopamine levels. The negative impact smartphones can have on our dopamine levels & how to mitigate this Why & how we layer dopamine activities & what we need to be mindful of The one activity that has a hugely positive & long lasting impact on...

This is a 2 part series on dopamine. In this episode we are covering: What dopamine is, the role it plays in our brains & how it affects those of us with ADHD What activities impact our dopamine levels & by how much  We explore what our baseline levels of dopamine are, why this is super important to know & how all our dopamine producing actives take us below baseline after wearing off...

Having ADHD isn't without its challenges but what about the positive elements of ADHD? What about the things ADHD allows us to do that the neurotypical folks can't do? In this episode I am sharing with you my thoughts on the positive elements of having ADHD & I am offering you some questions to think about to help you create an empowering narrative about your own ADHD. For more suppo...

In this episode I am sharing my #1 brain tip for ADHDers.  This tip has helped me & hundreds of others to improve our executive functions, better understand ourselves & our ADHD so we can ultimately thrive with ADHD.  And if you want help visit:  navigatingadultadhd.com

Executive functions are the various managers in our brains who helps us plan, organize, pay attention, control impulses, and get things done. Aka the secret to successful adulting. In this episode we are exploring what each of the 6 executive functions are, how they may affect us & ways to begin strengthening them. For additional support, resources and coaching visit: navigatingadultadhd.com

Having trouble coping with ADHD? In this episode we are getting to the heart of psychology 101 to help you feel better about what it means to have ADHD. Ready to thrive with ADHD? Visit  navigatingadultadhd.com