Navigating Adult ADHD Xena Jones

If you are a parent with ADHD, have kids with ADHD or both, this episode is for you! Our guest today, Brett Harrington is an expert on all things ADHD & parenting. Brett & I discuss:Handling emotional explosions with your kidsDealing with overstimulationCommon behaviours from kids that are tricky to navigateManaging transitionsMorning routines ... And much more!Connect with Brett over at https://adhdsorted.com/And for more support from Xena visit: Instagram FacebookWebsite

Exhausted all the time? Withdrawing from your friends & family? Not enjoying the things you used to? These are all signs of ADHD burnout. Something we are prone to experiencing due to executive dysfunction, gender role expectations, hormonal fluctuations & perfectionism.In this episode we explore: What leads people with ADHD to burnoutHow to know if you are burned out (the signs)How to recover from burnout & break the cycle3 Things I recommend we start doing & 3 thin...

Perfectionism is common amongst adults with ADHD, especially if you are highly critical of yourself. Setting unrealistic goals & expectations, then beating yourself up for not achieving them...? This is perfectionism. Perfectionism tells us: If I do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of blame, judgement, and shame.In this episode we are explore: The sneaky ways perfectionism shows up in our livesWhere it comes from & why so many ADHDers e...

"We are hard wired to connect with others" And for us ADHDers this can be tricky as we navigate RSD & a busy mind...And today's special guest, Vince Ford, is an expert on creating connection. In this episode we cover: The link between physical pain & the emotional pain of rejection. Plus a surprising cure that works for both! What mentalizing is & how it impacts our interactions with othersA simple trick for reframing the overthinking & negative stories we...

I just thought I had an addictive personality. Turns out that I had undiagnosed ADHD. For me it was food (sugar), alcohol & shopping. I used them as a way to both escape the painful parts of my life & to feel good. All addictions have one thing in common: DOPAMINE. And while many articles will tell you we become addicted because we are "dopamine seeking"... I don't fully agree. In this episode we explore: What addiction looks like & how it develops in peop...

The root of self-care is setting boundaries: It’s saying no to something in order to say yes to your own emotional, physical & mental well-being. Healthy boundaries are "what's ok & what is not ok."Setting & upholding boundaries is a skill we can learn. One that not only prevents burnout, but also improves our relationships & creates more balance in our lives. In this episode we are talking about: Why adults with ADHD often struggle with boundariesExamples...