ADHD Scapegoat Podcast

ADHD with Angie
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On the ADHD Scapegoat podcast, we're going to talk about everything ADHD and scapegoating. I'm Angie, an Advanced Certified ADHD Life Coach (ACALC), late diagnosis ADHDer, & trauma survivor of Family Scapegoating Abuse. Let's keep seeking truth and creating a brighter future together!

  1. FEB 12

    Why ADHD Scapegoats Are Hard to Manipulate: ADHD Intuition & Discernment - Part 3

    Once you see it, you can't unsee it! 👀 This episode reveals why ADHD scapegoats are uniquely hard to manipulate and how your clarity destabilizes systems built on confusion. Join Angie in Part 3 of her Intuition & Discernment series as she dives into: ✅ The profound grief AND power of seeing clearly through deception. 💔✨ ✅ Why your ADHD brain's rapid pattern recognition makes you a "b******t detector." 🧠 ✅ The crucial difference between self-protective discernment and harmful judgment. ⚖️ ✅ How gaslighting escalates when narcissists realize their manipulation isn't working on you. 🎭 ✅ Plausible deniability: The arrogant tactic that fails against your sharp perception. 🕵️‍♀️ ✅ Why your curiosity is a threat to those who control narratives. ⚔️ ✅ Reclaiming your power: Stop gaslighting yourself and embrace your incompatibility with manipulation! 💪 If you've been punished for noticing, this episode is your validation. Trust what you see, protect your energy, and keep telling your truth!

    18 min

  2. FEB 10

    When Your Only Allergy Is Fake People: ADHD Intuition & Discernment - Part 2

    Do you instantly sense when someone isn't real? 🚩 Feeling like your "allergy to fake people" makes you "too much"? This episode is for every ADHD scapegoat who can't stand inauthenticity!Join Angie as she unpacks:✅ Why your authentic presence makes manipulative people uncomfortable. 🤔✅ How your highly sensitive ADHD nervous system collects crucial "fake" data. 🧠✅ The emotional incongruence that reveals hidden truths. 🎭✅ Why manipulators ultimately repel from your genuine energy, even if they're initially drawn to it. 🚫✅ Your high standards for reciprocity aren't "demanding"—they're your ADHD justice sensitivity in action! ⚖️✅ Why your deep emotional presence exposes shallow, performative connections. ✨✅ Powerful reframes for common gaslighting labels ("too dramatic," "disrespectful") into statements of self-worth. 💪Stop shrinking your truth! Learn to protect your powerful discernment and attract only real, authentic connections. You're not too much; you're just incompatible with manipulation!

    17 min

  3. FEB 5

    You Knew Before You Had Proof: ADHD Intuition & Discernment - Part 1

    Have you ever known something was off long before you had proof, only to be told you're "overthinking"? 🤔 This episode is for you! We're validating the powerful, often-dismissed intuition of ADHD scapegoats.Join Angie as she dives into:✅ Why your "gut feeling" is actually powerful data from your nervous system. 🧠✅ How the ADHD brain's rapid pattern recognition spots inconsistencies lightning fast. ⚡✅ The high cost of seeing danger early: being labeled "dramatic," "negative," or "paranoid." 💔✅ The difference between healthy discernment (for safety) and negative judgment (for superiority). ⚖️✅ How unsafe people project their manipulative intentions onto your clarity. 🎭✅ Reclaiming your "b******t detector" as a superpower, not an insecurity. 💪✅ Strategies to trust your inner knowing and align with safe, supportive relationships. 💖If you've been conditioned to betray your own truth, this episode will empower you to come home to your highly perceptive self!

    14 min

  4. JAN 29

    When Life Gets Heavy: Choosing Capacity Over Expectations

    Feeling overwhelmed and constantly running on empty? 😩 This solo episode dives deep into why life feels so heavy, especially for ADHD individuals healing from trauma and family scapegoating. It's time to stop "should-ing" and start honoring your true capacity! Join Angie as she explores: 🟣 The "background hum of exhaustion" and why your nervous system is tapped out. 🧠 🟣 How ADHD brains work "10x harder" on low-interest tasks (Dr. Thomas Brown's analogy explained!). 🤯 🟣 The connection between scapegoating, people-pleasing, and overdoing it. 💔 🟣 Categorizing your capacity days (high, middle, low) and choosing regulation over productivity. ✨ 🟣 The power of self-awareness: recognizing your patterns without shame. 💪 🟣 Replacing external "shoulds" with the question: "What can I realistically do today?" 🗓️ 🟣 Why honoring your capacity, setting boundaries, and embracing nuance are acts of self-respect, not weakness. 💖 If you're tired of proving your worth through exhaustion, this episode is your permission to pause, adjust, and build a life that truly works for you.

    16 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Our Take on Oprah’s No-Contact Discussion — And What’s Missing

    Oprah talked about family estrangement, but did she get it all? 🤔 In this episode, we break down Oprah's "no-contact" discussion from the unique perspective of an ADHD scapegoat, revealing the critical nuances often missed in mainstream conversations. Join Angie & Jeremy as they discuss: Why "no contact" isn't a trend, but a last-resort survival decision for many. 💔Oprah's insights: perspectives from estranged children and parents. 🗣️What was missing: The impact of narcissistic abuse and scapegoating on estrangement. 😔The crucial difference between an abuser's "silent treatment" and a survivor's "no contact." 🚫Why "mutual empathy" can sometimes place an unfair burden on the victim. ⚖️The role of generational trauma, shame, and denial in family systems. 🔄Processing the grief of lost family connections while prioritizing self-protection and healing. 💪If you've felt unseen or misunderstood in discussions about family estrangement, this episode will provide the language and validation you need.

    1h 15m

  6. 11/27/2025

    No One Came: The Grief of Not Being Protected as a Neurodivergent Child

    Have you ever felt the deep grief of realizing "no one came" to protect you as a child? 💔 In this raw and honest episode, we explore the devastating impact of emotional neglect, abandonment, and the weaponized "silent treatment" in dysfunctional families. Join us as we discuss: The difference between an abuser's "silent treatment" and a survivor's "no contact." 🚫"Lightbulb moments" when you realize your family chose comfort over your truth. 🤔How ADHD traits are often misunderstood as defiance, leading to further scapegoating. 🧠The profound trauma caused by the absence of protection in childhood. 😔Why abusers avoid self-reflection and perpetuate generational trauma. 🔄Strategies for healing as an adult: self-parenting, reality-checking, and building resilience. 💪Processing the grief of lost family connections and finding new, safe relationships. 💖 This episode is a powerful validation for anyone grappling with the pain of an unprotected past. You are not alone, and your healing journey matters. #EmotionalAbuse #ChildhoodTrauma #Grief #NoContact #SilentTreatment #FamilyDynamics #Healing #SelfProtection #Podcast

    1h 8m

  7. 11/20/2025

    Holding Your Boundaries Without SHOULDing All Over Yourself

    Ever feel guilty for setting a perfectly reasonable boundary? 🤔 You're not alone! In this episode, we're tackling the insidious "should" statements that keep trauma survivors and ADHD scapegoats trapped in cycles of guilt and people-pleasing.In this episode, we explore:🟣 Why setting boundaries feels so difficult for survivors of narcissistic abuse. 💔🟣 How the "inner critic" weaponizes "shoulds" to maintain control. 🗣️🟣 Real-life examples of common "should" statements that drain your energy. 😩🟣 Actionable tools to replace guilt-driven obligations with clarity and self-respect. 💪🟣 Strategies for ADHD brains to manage emotional flooding and react thoughtfully. 🧠🟣 The power of "pausing," "naming tactics," and detoxing from toxic influences. 🚫🟣 Reclaiming your non-negotiable worth by honoring your boundaries. 💖If you're tired of "should-ing" all over yourself and ready to assert your worth without apology, this episode is your guide to psychological freedom!

    1h 5m

  8. 11/13/2025

    Most People Won’t Dig Deeper... ADHD Scapegoats Aren’t Most People

    #adhd #scapegoat #adhdscapegoat #adhders #NarcissisticAbuse What happens when you uncover a dangerous truth, and your family makes YOU the problem? 🤯 We're diving deep into why truth-telling is treated as a betrayal in narcissistic families.In this episode, we explore:🟣 The agonizing decision: Stay silent, keep the peace, or speak truth knowing you'll "blow everything up"? 🤔🟣Why doing a background check out of concern triggered a family crisis. 💥🟣How family "loyalty" to denial trumps safety in dysfunctional systems. 🤫🟣ADHD scapegoats: The natural truth-seekers of the family system. 🧠🟣The price of silence: The harm done by not acknowledging abuse. 💔🟣Moral Inversion: When protecting someone becomes the "crime." 🔄🟣How family trauma can create generational loops of abusive behavior. 🧬If you've been punished for speaking truth in your family, this episode will validate your experience and empower you to reclaim your voice. You are not alone. 💖

    34 min
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On the ADHD Scapegoat podcast, we're going to talk about everything ADHD and scapegoating. I'm Angie, an Advanced Certified ADHD Life Coach (ACALC), late diagnosis ADHDer, & trauma survivor of Family Scapegoating Abuse. Let's keep seeking truth and creating a brighter future together!

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  • Creator
    ADHD with Angie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © ADHD with Angie
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