Inspiring Women with ADHD

#72 When Fear Gets in the Way: Breaking the Barrier to Reach Your Goals


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In this episode, Renee Allen discusses overcoming a sense of panic, self-doubt and fear.

Renee reflects on the nature of fear and its impact on women with ADHD, explaining how the ADHD brain can impact that fearful response.

Learn about coping mechanisms and strategies for pushing past irrational fears. Renee also touches on societal expectations and the importance of doing things that scare us, but won't cause harm (and the importance of sensing the difference). 00:00  Introduction 

01:48   Facing Self-Doubt and Overcoming Fear

03:23  The Concept of Doing Scary Things

06:56  Personal Growth 

13:29   Taking leaps that were exciting at first

20:12   Overcoming Self-Doubt

20:15   Facing Fear

22:03  Understanding ADHD and Fear

25:04  Personal Experiences with Fear

27:53  Rationalizing Fear and Taking Action

31:47  The Role of Fear in Our Lives

38:44  Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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