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It’s not uncommon for some women with ADHD to scramble to complete tasks at the last minute despite having ample time to start. This struggle can cause frustration, anxiety, and even stress.
Listen as Dr. Monica Johnson breaks down how symptoms of ADHD can lead to delays in task completion. And get strategies on how to improve productivity and reduce stress.
To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood channel page at Understood.
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(00:59) What is procrastination?
(01:13) What are key characteristics of procrastination?
(04:27) Ways to break the cycle of procrastination
(05:21) What is the Pomodoro Technique?
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Do you find yourself planning to go above and beyond often? What do you do when a voice you’ve made has gone the wrong way? Perfectionism can come up a lot with ADHD, especially in women.
ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on pressuring ourselves to be perfect. Listen for why this anxiety might come up, and how to get real with yourself.
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(00:47) Mallory’s quote
(02:03) Jaye’s reaction
(02:40) ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism
(05:22) Over-the-top expectations of doing it all
(06:41) Does the idea of “perfect” align with why we want to do something?
(10:17) Stuck in decision paralysis because we want to make the perfect choice
(15:07) Takeaways
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Dating is a skill. And like any skill, it takes practice. ADHD can intensify dating challenges. Like, masking to be someone we’re not so the other person will like us. Or, having intense feelings quickly, and jumping into a relationship that may not be what we want in the long run.
Dating coach Amie Leadingham visits the show this week to talk about what a dating coach does and common dating pitfalls. Host Cate Osborn addresses what these challenges can look like with ADHD on top.
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(03:59) What does a dating coach do?
(08:07) How ADHD can affect dating
(09:29) ADHD and “love bombing”
(12:56) What is “screening”?
(14:04) Masking in dating/The “marketing trap”
(17:50) How to ask good questions
(19:45) What to do when you realize your relationship might not be what you want
(21:37) How can people with ADHD show up to be good partners?
(23:42) When do we disclose that we have ADHD?
(25:21) Trouble with time perception and texting
(26:20) Trouble with impulse control and dating
(27:30) Amie’s question suggestions
(29:00) ADHD and oversharing
(30:54) Amie on a dating timeline
(33:10) ADHD and kink
(34:24) Where you can find Amie
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.org
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Women often juggle multiple roles. From their careers and family duties to even personal goals — all while trying to stay on top of their long to-do lists. Every tick of the clock feels like a reminder of all the things left to do, leaving some women with ADHD feeling rushed and overwhelmed.
In this episode, listen as Dr. J explores how ADHD can impact common struggles with time management. Learn about the unique time management challenges faced by women with ADHD. And get strategies to help turn those chaotic moments into organized victories.
To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel page at Understood.
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Timestamps
(01:17) Why is time management a challenge for some women with ADHD?
(01:35) The connection between ADHD and executive function
(03:53) Ways to manage time better
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After getting an adult ADHD diagnosis, a lot of emotions can come up. And questions about who you are as a person, and what to do next — like, have I been masking my whole life? Will people close to me still like me if I change?
ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on questioning who we are after finding out we have ADHD. Listen for some of Jaye’s own story about navigating her identity, and some reassurance that we are all of our layers.
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(00:26) Mananya’s quote
(02:13) Jaye’s reaction
(02:33) The grief that can come after an adult ADHD diagnosis
(03:30) Questioning who we are
(05:55) Who are we now that we know we have ADHD?
(09:50) How do we move forward?
(13:03) Outro
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood podcast page at Understood.org.
Have a challenge you’d like Jaye to talk about in an episode? Email or send a voice memo to us at [email protected].
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Workplace relationships can be challenging for anyone. But for people with ADHD, trouble with working memory, self-control, emotions, and more can make professionalism even more confusing.
Executive and ADHD coach Farah Jamil visits the show to clear up some common mysteries, like, how do I speak up for myself? And, what do I do when I’ve made a mistake? Listen for her answers, and some great tips to keep in your back pocket.
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(03:38) What does Farah do as an executive coach and ADHD coach?
(06:57) Recognizing that it’s OK not to have all of the answers at work
(09:40) How can ADHD affect collaboration in the workplace?
(11:01) The What, the How, and the Why
(13:03) How can ADHD affect communication in the workplace?
(14:56) Feeling socially awkward at work
(17:15) How to start identifying your needs
(19:36) Conflict in the workplace
(21:43) Communication strategies
(25:28) How can we take ownership of our mistakes?
(31:12) Fear of success
(34:37) Where you can find Farah
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.org
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Imagine receiving a “no,” to an idea you’ve shared in a meeting. Instead of brushing it off, you become overwhelmed with thoughts of self-doubt and a deep sense of rejection.
This intense emotional reaction is known as rejection sensitivity. And many women with ADHD experience it. In this episode, Dr. J explains how ADHD can amplify fears of rejection. Listen in to learn strategies women with ADHD can use to navigate these feelings.
We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel page at Understood.
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Timestamps
(00:49) What is rejection sensitivity?
(02:50) How can rejection sensitivity impact women with ADHD?
(03:31) Helpful ways to manage rejection
(04:48) What is cognitive reframing?
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Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have control over your life? Are there things you turn to in order to feel better that end up hurting you in the long run? Some coping skills, like impulsive spending, can make us feel like we have control over our lives in the moment. But, they end up harming us in the future and starting a cycle of powerlessness.
ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on impulsive spending. Listen for Jaye’s take on borrowing control from the future, and some tips that can help.
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(00:42) Ellyce’s quote
(02:00) Jaye’s reaction
(03:44) How “borrowing” control from the future can lead to a powerlessness cycle
(05:22) What can we do?
(09:19) How ADHD can affect our sense of control
(15:03) The power of self-kindness
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood podcast page at Understood.org.
Have a challenge you’d like Jaye to talk about in an episode? Email or send a voice memo to us at [email protected].
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
When you have ADHD, it can affect every part of your life — even sex. ADHD impacts how we show up in relationships. And it can be easy to forget it’s with us in the bedroom too.
ADHD sexpert and psychologist Dr. Ari Tuckman visits the podcast this week to talk about the connection between ADHD and sex. Listen to this foundational episode as we set the scene to cover more in-depth topics on sex in future episodes.
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(03:45) Why is ADHD and sex an important topic?
(07:24) What Ari learned from research for his book, ADHD After Dark
(10:33) ADHD and responsibility
(12:47) Avoiding a transactional sexual relationship
(14:55) Intentionality and ADHD
(17:39) What can we do to help?
(25:10) Ari’s main takeaways
(26:45) What do I do if me or my partner is really excited about sex, but one or the other of us struggles to remember it exists?
(29:54) What do I do if I get distracted during sex?
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood podcast page at Understood.org
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
It’s a common challenge for many women with ADHD. Where a single moment of forgetting about a task, or feeling stressed about making a mistake, leads to a full-blown anxiety spiral.
In this episode, host Dr. Monica Johnson dives into the connection between ADHD and anxiety. Listen as she explains common ways anxiety can show up in women. And shares helpful ways to manage anxiety.
We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel page at Understood.
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Timestamps
(00:48) Is it common for women with ADHD to have anxiety?
(01:59) Common ways anxiety can show up
(02:24) How to manage anxiety
(03:11) What is TIPP?
(07:10) Can mindfulness help with anxiety?
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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