Beyond Shame and Guilt: Transformative Strategies for Women with ADHD (with Michelle Frank, Psy.D.)

Too many woman living with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) are familiar with shame — and its dear friends guilt, fear, and self-limitation. Following a late-life diagnosis, especially, #adhdawareness can bring new clarity but old, unhealthy thought patterns are hard to shake.

The first stepping stone for change is this: Come face-to-face with your own experiences and stories of shame, and the ways in which those narratives inform your relationships with yourself, your spouse, your child, and/or the world. This reckoning helps us create space for new choices and behaviors. Once we reach that space, however, we can easily feel lost and wondering, “What do I do with this awareness?” The answer? You very slowly begin the process of change by focusing intently on building up your courage, intentionality, and curiosity.

#adhdawarenessmonth

9:26 The Emotional Legacy of ADHD
22:17 The Shame Spiral
27:03 How Shame Leads to Self-Limitation
32:06 The Change Equation
33:19 Uncover Your Shame History
37:00 Radical Acceptance
28:25 NACHOS
38:35 NOTICE TRIGGERS
39:53 Authenticity Scan
41:03 Create Space and Cope with Feelings
43:16 Choose Intentional Action
45:33 Speak Up
48:21 REMEMBER
50:24 Build a Relationship with Yourself
52:24 Q&A


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