ADHD Strategies & Support for Women

Renee Allen | Mindful Approach to a Better Life with ADHD
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Welcome to Inspiring Women with ADHD, a podcast for women who want to Feel Seen and Find Solutions for their Struggles with ADHD. Listen to learn how ADHD affects your thoughts, actions, emotions and daily patterns . . . and how to create simple changes to improve life with ADHD. Host Renee Allen draws upon her extensive experience as a yoga teacher, life systems strategist, and certified coach - as well as having combined ADHD herself - to help women with ADHD. Renee’s mindful approach to improving life with ADHD gives you tools to reduce stress and create systems that make it as easy as possible for your brain to function. Learn simple, effective ways to manage life with ADHD with Renee’s relatable stories and strategies. https://www.renee-allen.com/ https://www.renee-allen.com/yoga https://www.renee-allen.com/newsletter

  1. Why Your Brain Prefers Snacks Over Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | ep 147

    5d ago

    Why Your Brain Prefers Snacks Over Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | ep 147

    If you find yourself snacking throughout the day, your brain could be driving this. Sometimes it's dopamine, a need for sensory input, a balancing act for emotional regulation, putting off what you dread, or a need for stimulation. Renee breaks down what drives the urge to snack - why your brain wants to eat something quick and tasty over the standard three square meals. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD.

    48 min
  2. The Struggle Between Boundaries & Guilt: How to Set Boundaries without Feeling Mean | Ep 146

    Jun 11

    The Struggle Between Boundaries & Guilt: How to Set Boundaries without Feeling Mean | Ep 146

    Have you ever said no to someone feeling anxious leading up to it and ridden with guilt after? For many women, setting boundaries can be difficult, but living with the guilt feels worse. If you've spent years people pleasing, avoiding conflict, or putting everyone else's needs before your own, healthy boundaries can feel selfish. In this episode, Renee talking about why boundaries can trigger guilt and anxiety, especially for women with ADHD. Hear how people pleasing and rejection sensitivity can make saying no feel unbearable, and how to stop taking responsibility for everyone else's feelings. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD.

    1h 2m
  3. ADHD & Obsessive Behaviors: What on Earth is Going On? | Ep 145

    Jun 3

    ADHD & Obsessive Behaviors: What on Earth is Going On? | Ep 145

    Do you ever get so involved in something that you can't stop doing it, going deeper, sometimes in a repetive loop? In this episode, Renee explores why ADHD can include obsessive behaviors, how hyperfocus and overwhelm play a role, and why certain thoughts, interests, or behaviors can be hard to stop. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD.

    49 min
  4. ADHD & Digital Boundaries: Let Go of the Need to Be "On Call" | ep 144

    May 13

    ADHD & Digital Boundaries: Let Go of the Need to Be "On Call" | ep 144

    Do you feel pressure to answer texts, emails, or DMs right away? Do you feel the need to be available or "on call" when others contact you? In this episode, Renee talks about digital boundaries, internal distractions, and the mental pressure many women with ADHD experience around communication and constant accessibility. She explores why notifications can feel important, how interruptions affect focus and brain function, and ways to create healthier boundaries with your phone and digital communication. Listen to learn how to protect your attention, reduce overwhelm, and let go of the feeling that you always have to respond immediately. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD.

    41 min
  5. ADHD & Self-Criticism: How to Make the Self-Appreciation Shift | ep 143

    May 12

    ADHD & Self-Criticism: How to Make the Self-Appreciation Shift | ep 143

    Ever feel like you focus on how you mess up, but neglect to recognize all the great things you do and have done? In this episode, Renee talks about self-appreciation - how to notice the things you handled well, completed, did right, or have done to bring you where you are now. She explores why many women with ADHD can default to self-criticism, how that affects your mindset and brain function, and why learning to acknowledge yourself matters more than you realize. Listen to learn how small moments of self-appreciation can help balance negative self-talk, build emotional resilience, and create a healthier mindset. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD. 🔆 SUBSCRIBE to my podcast 🔆 🌼 SHARE this episode with a few friends. Leave a 5 star REVIEW ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thanks so much! 💛

    41 min
  6. ADHD Memory Problems: Why You Forget & Lose Things | Ep 142

    May 4

    ADHD Memory Problems: Why You Forget & Lose Things | Ep 142

    Ever feel like you're constantly losing things or forgetting something important? In this episode, Renee explains what happens in the ADHD brain when it comes to forgetfulness. She discusses the role of executive dysfunction and working memory, and why it's not about being flighty or unintelligent - it's about how your brain processes information. Listen to learn why you can't keep track of things and how to start working with your brain instead of against it. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD. 🌼 SHARE this episode with a friend. Thanks so much!

    1h 13m
  7. How to Structure Your Day with ADHD (Routines That Work) | Ep 141

    Apr 20

    How to Structure Your Day with ADHD (Routines That Work) | Ep 141

    In this episode, Renee shares how to structure your day with ADHD in a way that actually works with your brain - not against it. Instead of rigid schedules that are hard to keep up with, you'll learn a simple, flexible approach to building daily routines that support your energy, focus, and ability to follow through. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD. 🌼 SHARE this episode with a friend. Thanks so much! 💛

    43 min
  8. Why You're So Uncomfortable: ADHD & Sensory Issues | Ep 140

    Apr 15

    Why You're So Uncomfortable: ADHD & Sensory Issues | Ep 140

    Have a hard time enjoying yourself or focusing in certain environments while others around you seem just fine? In this episode, Renee explores ADHD & sensory sensitivity in women - how light, sound, clothing, and your surroundings can impact your focus, comfort, and nervous system. Renee also explains how ADHD sensory sensitivity differs from autism, and why being highly aware of your environment isn't a weakness; it's something you can manage. Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD. 🔆 SHARE this episode with a friend. Thanks so much!

    59 min
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Welcome to Inspiring Women with ADHD, a podcast for women who want to Feel Seen and Find Solutions for their Struggles with ADHD. Listen to learn how ADHD affects your thoughts, actions, emotions and daily patterns . . . and how to create simple changes to improve life with ADHD. Host Renee Allen draws upon her extensive experience as a yoga teacher, life systems strategist, and certified coach - as well as having combined ADHD herself - to help women with ADHD. Renee’s mindful approach to improving life with ADHD gives you tools to reduce stress and create systems that make it as easy as possible for your brain to function. Learn simple, effective ways to manage life with ADHD with Renee’s relatable stories and strategies. https://www.renee-allen.com/ https://www.renee-allen.com/yoga https://www.renee-allen.com/newsletter

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  • Creator
    Renee Allen | Mindful Approach to a Better Life with ADHD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    ADHD Strategies & Support for Women

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