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ADHD with Confidence | Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt, Life & ADHD Coach, ADHD in Women
ADHD with Confidence | Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt, Life & ADHD Coach, ADHD in Women
This podcast helps listeners understand their identity in Christ, including their unique ADHD brain. It aims to guide them in knowing what matters to them, becoming the person God is calling them to be, and setting boundaries to protect their journey to God-centered confidence. The host, Kelsey Spronk, focuses on helping women with ADHD overcome anxiety and self-doubt. By understanding who they are and where they are going, listeners can become more confident and improve every area of their lives.
Episodes
180 // 7 Tips to Create an ADHD-Friendly Life
Part of thriving involves creating a life that fits your ADHD brain. In this episode, I share 7 tips to create an ADHD-friendly life.
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179 // ADHD & the Gut-Brain Connection, with Erin Kerry
In this episode, host Kelsey Spronk chats with author and health coach Erin Kerry about how people with ADHD can live beyond diagnostic labels and find true healing.
Together, they explore the gut-brain connection, how nutrients and hormone shifts impact focus and mood, and practical ways to manage stress—from ADHD-friendly meal prep to simple breathwork and faith-based reframes.
Key Takeaway
178 // 4 Reasons Women with ADHD Feel Misunderstood
Do you often feel misunderstood (as a woman with ADHD)? It's an awful feeling. Maybe it even feels like rejection.
In today's episode I cover four key reasons I believe those of us with ADHD feel misunderstood:
Environments not designed for our ADHD brains
Lack of affirmation
Masking
Lingering stigma
At the end of the episode, I will give you actionable steps you can follow if you are strugglin
177 // How ADHD, the Pelvic Floor & Prolapse are Connected, with Jenn Lormand
Did you know there's a connection between ADHD and your pelvic floor? Hint: it has to do with our nervous system.
What about the fact that 20-25% of women over 40 have at least early stage prolapse? Or that 1 in 3 women will develop clinically significant prolapse over their lifetime? And that jumps to 1 in 2 for those who have given birth?
Jenn Lormand shared these statistics with me and I was s
176 // Why Women with ADHD Never Feel Good Enough
Why don't we feel good enough as women with ADHD? I believe it stems from these two categories:
(1) We measure ourselves by external expectations (social media, family, culture), and
(2) We fail to recognize our own strengths and contributions.
Today's episode will help you explore where your expectations are coming from, how to let of of unhealthy or unrealistic expectations and how to finally r
175 // How to Stop Feeling Exhausted from ADHD Masking
Do you compare yourself to others, and always feel like you're coming up short?
Do you often feel the need to mask your ADHD symptoms to "fit in"?
In today's episode, we will talk all about comparison in ADHD, ADHD masking and how you learn who you truly are so you can unmask and live authentically.
I hope you enjoy today's episode!
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174 // The Effect of Exercise on ADHD & Perimenopause, with Debra Atkinson
Curious how exercise affects the brain? What about the brain during menopause or for those with ADHD?
In today's episode, I am joined by Debra Atkinson - a trainer, speaker, coach, exercise physiologist and founder of Flipping 50. We discuss how movement affects the brain and supports women through perimenopause and menopause, especially those with ADHD.
Today's episode answers questions like:
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173 // Why ADHD is a Terrible Name, with Dr. Jennie Byrne
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Jennie Byrne — psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of ADHD in Professionals — for a practical, research-based conversation about why “ADHD” is a misleading name and how to adopt a strengths-focused view.
We discuss how ADHD shows up differently in adults, the overlap with anxiety, and why it’s better framed as a brain variant rather than a disorder.
The
172 // How Will You Respond to Rejection in ADHD
Nobody likes rejection. Especially for those of us with ADHD where it stings even more as we navigate Rejection Sensitivity or Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
But, here's the reality. We will have to deal with rejection at some point or another.
In today's episode, I will give you 5 questions you can ask yourself to figure out how you want to respond to rejection in ADHD.
Because we can't choose ot
171 // The CALM Parenting Method for ADHD, with Katie McKenna
Ever wonder why other parents seem so "chill"? Meanwhile, you feel like you're a volcano ready to explode at any moment?
In today's episode, psychotherapist and author, Katie McKenna, walks us through her CALM parenting method. This is not your ordinary parenting advice that just tells you to do better - it actually takes into account where you, as the parent, are coming from.
Today's episode disc
170 // How Clarity Builds Confidence in ADHD
To be confident, we need clarity. Clarity on who we are, on our worth, on our unique ADHD-brains, on our purpose and calling and the truths about our identity.
In today's episode, I want to help you build clarity about your identity and worth so you can build confidence.
Resources:
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169 // ADHD Nervous System Dysregulation, with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Nervous-system regulation in ADHD vs. emotional regulation in ADHD, what's the difference? This is one of the fascinating questions we will explore in today's episode.
Dr. Roseann, author of The Dysregulated Kid, Board Certified clinician, founder of the Global Institute of Children's Mental Health and host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast, joins me today to talk all about nervous system regulatio
168 // What Courage in ADHD Looks Like
What does it mean to be courageous when you have ADHD?
I think we often don't recognize the courage we've shown as women with ADHD. Trying again after rejection? That takes courage. Explaining what it's like to have ADHD to someone? That takes courage. Self-advocating? That takes courage.
In today's episode, I will help you recognize where you've shown courage, where you can grow in courage and ho
167 // From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust in ADHD, with Laura Aydlette
Finally getting your ADHD diagnosis can be such a relief. It can bring so much clarity and self-understanding. But then what?
In today's episode, Laura Aydlette, Licensed Professional Counselor, shares her experience with helping late diagnosed women with ADHD from diagnosis and self-doubt to a place of self-trust and understanding.
I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today's episo
166 // The Power of Hope in ADHD
What would change if you felt hopeful?
When all we hear are the negatives, it can start to feel hopeless. I want to be that place where you can come to be reminded that you are enough, you are loved and there is hope.
Hope that we can learn and grow. Hope that we are good. Hope that we have incredible gifts to offer the world. Hope that we can feel better about ourselves and our lives.
I hope you
165 // Success and Imposter Syndrome in ADHD, with Dr. Tamara Rosier
Is imposter syndrome in ADHD still possible, even when you're incredibly successful?
In today's episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier and I talk about her journey to confidence, what she values most and what struggles she still carries as a woman with ADHD. We discuss her upcoming book, Your Brain's Not Broken (for teens), and how to rebuild after difficult times.
I hope you find something encouraging or hel
164 // 5 Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed with ADHD
Host Kelsey Spronk, fellow ADHD mom and entrepreneur, shares five brief, practical tips to feel less overwhelmed: quieting the inner critic and shame, grounding your worth in God, finding rest in Jesus (Matthew 11:28–30), using your gifts and purpose, and letting go of perfectionism.
Through faith-centered insights and actionable ideas—plus a reminder to prioritize what matters—Kelsey walks listen
163 // How to Improve Your Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather
Sleep can feel impossible when you have ADHD—especially if racing thoughts, inconsistent routines, or late-night bursts of energy keep you awake.
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Aric Prather, a clinical psychologist, sleep researcher, and author specializing in behavioral sleep medicine, to explore practical, science-backed strategies for getting better rest.
Whether you're navigating ADHD, su
162 // The Positive Side of Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD
Is there really a positive side to Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD?
I was asking the same question! Listen to today's episode to find out how we can turn something painful into something purposeful.
For more episodes on Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD, see below.
Resources:
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161 // We Shouldn't Apologize for Having ADHD
Do you ever find yourself apologizing for simply being who you are?
I don't know about you, but I find this so disheartening! Being authentic to who we are as women with ADHD is incredibly important - for feeling content, for finding belonging and for building the meaningful life we desire.
In today's episode, I explore the topic of whether we should feel the need to apologize for having ADHD and
160 // Neurodivergence in Friendships, with Caroline Maguire
Today we are joined by author, mom, and social coach Caroline McGuire. She shares her personal journey with late ADHD diagnosis and how that shaped her work supporting neurodivergent adults.
Caroline discusses her book, Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults, and why direct, specific guidance matters.
Topics include the impact of late ADHD diagnosis for women, practical strategies for making
159 // What to Expect From Life as a Woman with ADHD
For those of us with ADHD, what's realistic to expect from our lives?
It can be hard to know what realistic expectations are when you have ADHD, so in today's episode I want to share what I believe some of our expectations should be.
I hope you enjoy today's episode!
Resources:
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158 // RSD & Rejection Sensitivity Masking in ADHD
When you feel rejected, how do you respond? Do you remove yourself from the situation? Do you pretend that you don't care?
According to the National Library of Medicine, there are three main responses to Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD:
Withdrawal
Masking
Bodily sensations
In today's episode, I will go over these responses to Rejection Sensitivity & RSD in ADHD and give you 7 practical tips fo
157 // How to Heal from Narcissism & Emotional Abuse, with Katie McKenna
In today's episode, I am joined by accredited psychotherapist Katie McKenna—co-author of You’re Not the Problem, creator of the C.A.L.M. Parenting Method, and host of the Beyond Survival podcast.
We talk about narcissistic and emotionally abusive parenting, how it shows up as overt and covert behaviors, and the long-term effects on children (golden child, invisible child, scapegoat, enmeshment and
156 // How to Create Authentic Friendships When You Have ADHD
We all want to feel seen, known and understood.
But how do we get that?
Part of it has to do with learning how to foster authentic friendships.
In today's episode, I will talk about:
What holds those of us with ADHD back from authentic connection
4 steps we can follow to foster authentic friendships as women with ADHD
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155 // This ADHD Habit is Destroying Your Happiness
They are more successful than me... she's prettier than me... they have more money...
Do you ever get caught in comparison?
It seems to suck you in and all of the sudden you are spiraling out of control?
In today's episode, I'll go over:
Ways that we compare (as women with ADHD)
Where comparison in ADHD gets us
Why we compare
What we can do if we struggle with comparison in ADHD
Remember... when
154 // How Much is Your ADHD Masking Tax
There is a cost to ADHD masking... what is yours?
In today's episode, we will explore the cost of ADHD masking—when adapting to fit in becomes exhausting and damaging.
We will also discuss when masking is helpful, when it’s harmful, and we will go over a few simple strategies: notice when you mask, assess the cost, interrupt dysregulation, choose your response, and create spaces where you can be a
153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most
Rejection Sensitivity shows up most for me when I'm already scared... when I already feel "unsafe" because my nervous system is dysregulated.
In today's episode, I will walk you through the steps I have found helpful in reducing Rejection Sensitivity and its impact in my life.
I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today's episode. Happy listening!
Resource: Jenna Free
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152 // You are Not Defined by Your Circumstances within ADHD
Have you ever felt defined by what you're going through? As a woman with ADHD, it can sometimes feel like we are defined by the times that we show up late, the times that we forget, or the chaos that we feel.
In today's episode, I want to remind you that you are not defined by your circumstances or your experiences with ADHD.
I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today's episode. Hap
151 // Advocating for Your Neurodivergent Child, with Lynn Greenberg
In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing children's author, Lynn Greenberg. She shares about working in collaboration with her son Jonathan, who is dyslexic and has ADHD.
Lynn and Jonathan are working together to bring awareness and advocacy for neurodivergence through children's literature.
Lynn shares about her journey of advocating for a child with ADHD and how her son views his
150 // Unrealistic Expectations, ADHD and Self-Doubt
Do you doubt yourself? Your abilities? Who you are?
You are not alone! Many of us struggle with self-doubt.
In today's episode, we will explore the connection between unrealistic expectations, ADHD and self-doubt.
Resources:
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Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconf
149 // How to Get Through the Boring Stuff with ADHD
Ugh, even the word, "boring", makes me want to run away or hide.
In today's episode, I will address the dread we feel as women with ADHD when we have to do something that doesn't interest us. Because, the reality is, sometimes in life we have to do boring things, whether we like it or not.
But don't fret, in today's episode we will talk about how the opposite of boring (those life-giving, exciting
148 // How to End Your Day Confidently with ADHD
Ever end your day feeling defeated and depleted?
In today's episode, I will walk you through the steps I used to end my day with confidence. As always, test the ones that interest you, add your own and feel free to leave any that don't work for you.
I hope this episode helps you live confidently with ADHD!
Resources:
✋ Want help living confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfid
147 // The ADHD Productivity Manual, with Dr. Ari Tuckman
Join me in today's conversation on productivity with Dr. Ari Tuckman. Dr. Tuckman is a psychologist, author and renowned speaker on ADHD.
In today's conversation, we discuss everything regarding ADHD and productivity: mindset, environment, sleep, setting priorities by life stage, honest communication, and planning for your future self to reduce regret and build a more meaningful, productive life.
146 // 7 ADHD Confidence Boosters to Start Your Day
Want to start your day with confidence? Try these 7 approaches!
Keep in mind, some of these might work for you (great!) and some might not. These are ways that I find help me start my day confidently with ADHD.
Happy listening!
Resources:
✋ Want help living confidently? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https:
145 // The Importance of ADHD Regulation, with Jenna Free
You're in for a treat in today's episode! I'm joined by Certified Counselor and author, Jenna Free. She will share all about her new book, The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, and how it was helped her and countless clients get out of the struggle of fight-or-flight.
In today's episode, Jenna focuses on ADHD nervous system regulation—moving out of fight-or-flight through awareness, interruption, a
144 // How to Set a Physical Health Goal with ADHD
Need help setting goals with ADHD?
Let's start with one goal at a time!
By learning the framework of goal-setting, you will be able to set goals in all different areas of your life.
Want to practice goal-setting with me? Follow along so you don't miss out!
Resources:
✋Want help setting goals? Life & ADHD coaching can help. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake
143 // New Daily ADHD Planner Tips
New Free Daily ADHD planner below! Don't forget to download your copy :)
In today's episode, I will walk you through how to fill out my new daily ADHD planner. Planning ahead helps you live with intentionality, instead of feeling like the day just happens to you.
If you have any questions, you can email me at kelsey.spronk@gmail.com
Happy listening!
Resources:
Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adh
142 // What is God Calling You to?
Has God placed a dream on your heart? Something you've wanted to pursue, but you've been fearful or unsure of how to pursue it?
In today's episode, I share insights from Rick Warren's book, Created to Dream, and practical questions to help identify and pursue the calling you feel God has placed on your heart.
Having ADHD can come with its challenges, but it can also come with incredible skills lik
141 // Are You Sure it's ADHD Holding You Back?
Something I want to add to today's episode is the importance of Nervous System Regulation in ADHD. I've recently been reading a book by Jenna Free, The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, and it's been so helpful!
I also want to add that there are real struggles to ADHD and I am not trying to diminish those. I simply want to challenge you to view yourself with grace, curiosity and kindness, instead o
140 // What I Wish People Understood About Having ADHD
What would you add to this list?
What are the most misunderstood aspects of ADHD for you?
In today's episode, I share some of my own struggles and frustrations and what I wish people understood about having ADHD.
At the core of it? I wish people would see the good in us. We are incredible people with incredible gifts, who also sometimes have a hard time with things like responding to texts and em
139 // My 4-Step ADHD Confidence Framework
Do you ever wish you felt more confident in who you are or in your purpose?
In today’s episode, I am sharing with you my 4-step framework to live confidently with ADHD:
Overcome self-doubt in ADHD by knowing your worth & identity
Avoid burnout by learning what helps you thrive
Live with purpose by setting realistic goals
Set healthy boundaries to protect your journey to confidence
*Pro tip:
138 // ADHD-Friendly Email Inbox Organization
Ever felt overwhelmed when you open your email? The sea of emails to sort through... the mountains of unread emails... and no clear direction on where to start?
I'm here to help!
As a woman with ADHD, I have often (ok, maybe always) hated my email inbox... it felt insurmountable, like there was no hope.
Until recently.
In today's episode, I will break down the steps I used to get my email inbox or
137 // What is Your ADHD-Support System?
We all need support. Period.
But it doesn't have to look the same for everyone. Our ADHD-brains are unique, and so the types of supports we need are also going to be unique!
In today's episode, I will help you walk through figuring out your own ADHD-support system based on your responsibilities, interests, needs and values.
I hope you find something helpful in today's episode. If so, I would love
136 // 7 Reasons You Feel Stuck with ADHD
Feeling stuck and not sure why?
In today's episode, we will do a deep dive into understanding the reasons you might be feeling stuck as a woman with ADHD and what you can do about them.
Take out a pen and paper or open your Notes app, and let's get started!
Resources:
✋ Feeling stuck? I offer 1-on-1 coaching. Head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com
135 // My Recent Journey with Grief (and how it's affected my ADHD)
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
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134 // Daily ADHD Planning Mistakes to Avoid
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!
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133 // REPLAY | The Most Misunderstood Aspects of ADHD in Women
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
132 // How to Create an ADHD-Friendly Environment
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!
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131 // This One Thing Matters More than Skills or Abilities in ADHD
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
130 // Letting Go of the ADHD Shame When We Fail
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-brai
129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely
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
128 // What is the Cost of Negative-Thinking in ADHD?
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.
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127 // ADHD, Worth & Identity: Will I Ever Feel Like I'm Enough?
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
126 // Feel More Alive with ADHD by Fulfilling Your Values
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.
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📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: Kelsey@adhdwithco
125 // Set Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Journey to Confidence
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 pat
124 // Live with Purpose by Following God's Plan for Your Life
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
123 // What to Do When Your Friendships Aren't Working
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
122 // The Science Behind Using Your ADHD Strengths
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 iden
121 // Can we stop calling ADHD a Difference, Deficiency or Disorder?
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
120 // What Fills Your Cup? How Addressing Your Needs Can Help you Thrive with ADHD
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
119 // Feel Less Overwhelmed with ADHD by Focusing on Practical Self-Care
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
118 // How to Handle the ADHD Shame-Spiral
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
117 // What I Realized About Comparison in ADHD
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:
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116 // Want to Live Confidently with ADHD? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
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
115 // Let Go of the Past to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD
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
114 // How to Overcome Self-Doubt in ADHD by Understanding Your Identity
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
113 // Where Does Self-Doubt in ADHD Come From
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
112 // My Top 3 New Year's Resolutions (as someone with ADHD)
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!
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111 // 7 Tips for a Successful Year with ADHD
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.
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110 // How to Discover Your God-Given ADHD Strengths
Ever wondered what your strengths are as a woman with ADHD?
In today's episode, I will help you discover your God-given strengths through a series of questions and reflections.
Knowing our strengths can help us to better live out our calling and feel content with our lives.
Resources:
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109 // Who Should You Be as a Woman with ADHD?
Do you ever struggle with the discrepancy between who you thought you'd be vs. who you actually are?
We all have expectations, hopes and dreams for our lives.
But what happens when it just isn't working?
When we try our best, but what we set out to do just doesn't fit who we actually are.
It's time to reflect and make some changes!
In today's episode, I will go over how you can move past the outd
108 // How to Overcome Self-Disappointment in ADHD
When we have expectations that aren’t met… we end up feeling disappointed. In others, in our circumstances and in ourselves.
Feeling disappointed is a normal feeling, but I want to help you avoid the shame-spiral that sometimes joins our self-disappointment.
In today's episode, I will give you practical tips to help you overcome self-disappointment in ADHD.
Happy listening!
Resources:
🌐 The 30-Day
107 // 3 Tips to Have More Energy with ADHD
I was SO nervous that this last week was going to be a complete train wreck.
Home alone with our 3 kids without support, how could that possibly go well?!
But something strange happened... the week went really well AND I had more energy than usual. Huh? How does that make sense?!
I sat down to figure out what gave me this extra energy and today I'm sharing with you my 3 tips for having more energ
106 // 6 Ways to Prioritize in ADHD (when everything feels important)
Prioritizing when you have ADHD can be challenging...
Especially when we aren't motivated simply by knowing that something needs to get done.
In today's episode, I will go through some of the reasons why ADHD makes it more challenging to prioritize. I will also give you 6 tips that will help you to prioritize.
Happy listening!
Resources:
🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the w
105 // How to Overcome Negative Self-Perception in ADHD
How do you talk about yourself? In front of others, but also to yourself?
Do you give yourself labels? Especially when you feel like you’ve failed at something? Do you call yourself things like lazy, slow, disorganized, never going to amount to anything, etc.?
Do you hesitate to give yourself credit where credit is due or shy away from sharing your strengths or accomplishments?
If so, this episode
104 // Why Do I Assume Everyone Hates Me? Negative Inner-Dialogue in ADHD
Maybe they gave you a weird look, or they didn't say hi... whatever the reason, you leave the conversation feeling convinced that this person doesn't like you!
Ugh, what an awful feeling. You are not alone!
As women with ADHD, there are a lot of contributing factors that can make us feel like people don't like us. Rejection Sensitivity anyone?
In today's episode, I will go over several reasons I b
103 // How to Prepare for the Holiday Stress When You Have ADHD
The holidays can be incredibly stressful... family dynamics, finances, in-laws, overstimulation... all coupled with poor executive functioning? It can be a recipe for disaster.
But don't lose hope!
In today's episode, I want to encourage women with ADHD with a few ways they can prepare for this holiday season so they can avoid burnout and overcome their self-doubt.
Happy listening!
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102 // Life With ADHD Isn't Fair... But What Can You Do About It?
The painful reality is that life isn’t fair. It's just not.
But there's something encouraging about recognizing that life, and life with ADHD, isn't fair.
It somehow frees us to let go of comparison, self-doubt and bitterness and focus on our own journey.
In today's episode, I will give some examples of how life with ADHD isn't fair and what our choices are when we are faced with this reality.
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101 // ADHD Masking | The Negative Effects of Living Inauthentically
Want to win a FREE coaching session and be the 1st to know about the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course? Go to www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse and sign up!
In this episode Kelsey Spronk discusses ADHD masking and how living inauthentically can cause burnout, unhappiness, and longer searches for belonging.
She explains why women with ADHD often hide their struggles—from societal expectati
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