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ADHD Strategies & Support for Women
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…
Episodes
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHow Common is ADHD? Prevalence, Definitions & What it Means | Ep 160
Ever wonder how many other adults have ADHD - how it compares with other mental health disorders. Are there overlaps? Listen as Renee shares statistics and…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenThe Many Faces of ADHD Overwhelm | Ep 159
Overwhelm with ADHD often shows up in different ways — before, during, and after — an event, plan, situation - it can be endless with ADHD. Renee helps you…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy Can’t My Brain Just Accept Things? ADHD, Skepticism & The Need for Clarity | Ep 158
If your brain tends to stop and question things that others accept or let slide, you may struggle with cognitive rigidity. Learn why the ADHD brain is prone to…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenAnother ADHD Tax: Why We Trip, Spill & Lose Track of Things | Ep 157
The price you pay for ADHD is not only financial, it can also take away time, effort - even bumps and bruises. In this episode, Renee explains how ADHD and…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD and the Emotional Stuff That Comes Up When Trying to Get Organized | Ep 156
If you’ve ever feel guilty, ashamed, or overwhelmed because your surroundings aren't clean, organized or functional, it can take a toll on your emotional…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenYour Body's Internal Clock: Why ADHD Adults Struggle with Sleep | Ep 155
If you have a hard time falling asleep, staying awake during the day or getting out of bed in the morning, you are not alone. In this episode, Renee explains…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenMaking Excuses? or Simply Explaining Your ADHD | ep 154
Do you explain or give excuses for your symptoms with ADHD? In this episode, Renee explains why your reasons are valid. Renee breaks down the many reasons ADHD…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenInside the ADHD Brain: How It Shapes Your Thoughts, Emotions & Behavior
Have you wondered how ADHD affects your brain? In this episode, Renee explains the complex relationship between ADHD, energy levels, and brain function. She…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenYour Body Gives You Clues: Somatic Awareness and ADHD | Ep 152
It's easy to ignore your body's signals when we get busy. When you take the time to notice what's happening in your mind and your body, it can actually help…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy ADHD Isn't Just a Brain Thing: The Nervous System Connection | Ep 151
If you've ever wondered how your nervous system affects your ADHD, Renee is here to put the pieces together. explains the parts of the nervous system that…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD Medication: How It Helps and When It Won't | Ep 150
Many women start ADHD medication expecting it to fix everything - only to wonder why they still struggle with overwhelm, organization, forgetfulness or…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenImpulse Control & ADHD: More than Acting without Thinking | Ep 149
If you struggle with impulsive behaviors, this is linked to ADHD, even if you don't have the Hyperactive/Impulsive Type of ADHD. In this episode, Renee…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenBreaking Down 3 Types of Overwhelm: Which Do You Have? | Ep 148
Overwhelm shows up in different ways when you have ADHD. Overwhelm affects different parts and systems of the body. You may get overwhelmed every day and it…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenThe 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD & 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD & 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenSelf-Criticism & ADHD: The Mindset Shift to Self-Appreciation | 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenMemory Problems with ADHD: 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHow 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy 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…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenStressed Out? Calm Your Nervous System with Simple Breathing Technique | Ep 139
Ever feel stress increasing and need a quick reset? In this episode, Renee shares a simple breathing technique to calm your nervous system in just a few…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD & Disorganization: It's Not Just a Mess - It's Emotional | Ep 138
Ever feel like being disorganized is something deeper than the stuff you can't keep straight? In this episode, Renee explores why disorganization with ADHD can…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD vs ADD: Do You Have It? Symptoms and Diagnosis Explained | Ep 137
Ever wondered what the difference is between ADHD & ADD? Many people still think ADD is diagnosed, but that changed years ago. In this episode, Renee breaks…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenIs Therapy for Everyone? Finding ADHD Support That Helps You | Ep 136
Therapy can be incredibly helpful — but it isn't the only way to get support for ADHD. In this episode, Renee talks about therapy for women with ADHD, and why…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhat's Slowing You Down? Identifying Friction in your Daily Routine | Ep 135
Do you struggle to start thing or get things done in a smooth, quick way? In this episode, Renee shares how hidden friction points can slow down your efforts…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenQuick Breathing Technique to Calm a Busy Mind | Ep 134
When your mind is racing and you can't shut it off, try this yoga breathwork to relax your mind and body. Renee shares her method of teaching Nadi Shodhana or…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenFight, Flight & Freeze: Understanding the Impact of Stress on the Nervous System | Ep 133
When you feel stressed and on a constant state of alert, it's important to recognize the triggers and impact stressful events or information has on your body…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD & Road Rage: How to Stay Calm While Driving | Ep 132
Driving can be so stressful. Renee applies her expertise as a yoga and breathwork teacher to dealing with traffic, stubborn red lights, and crazy drivers and…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenQuieting the Mind: Your Brain vs. Your Thoughts | Ep 131
To be more mindful, it's helpful to understand how your brain, mind and body are connected, yet separate. Renee explains how to notice when you're mind is…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenProgress Not Perfection: How to Be Consistent & What That Means | Ep 130
Continuing on the topic of Consistency with ADHD, Renee shares how ADHD can make consistency more challenging. Learn more about what consistency really is and…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenIs Consistency Possible with ADHD? | Ep 129
Consistency can be a challenge for women with ADHD. In this episode, Renee talks about why staying consistent is often harder when you struggle with executive…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenFree Yourself from that Weight: You are Not Responsible for How People Feel | Ep 128
In this episode, Renee explores why women with ADHD often feel responsible for others' emotions and reactions and how this is connected to rejection…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenThe Resistant Mind: Why Your Brain Argues With What You Want to Do | Ep 127
Have you ever noticed how your mind gives all kinds of reasons not to do the very thing you want to do? The resistant mind protects your brain from…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenLife Isn't Perfect - How Can I Possibly Get Back on Track? | Ep 126
Life certainly isn't predictable or perfect. When the unexpected happens and when routines, systems, or habits fall apart, it can be overwhelming to know where…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy ADHD Overwhelm Takes Over and How to Determine the Source | Ep 125
Overwhelm is a common and misunderstood ADHD experience for women. In this episode, Renee explains why ADHD overwhelm happens, how executive dysfunction fuels…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenYou Did More Than You Think: A Supportive Year-End Reflection | Ep 124
A supportive, shame-free year-end reflection for anyone who tends to focus on what they didn't do. In this episode, Renee invites you to look back at what…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD & Autopilot: Calm for Some, Survival Mode for Others | Ep 123
If you've wondered why your brain shifts into autopilot in a way that's not helpful, you're not alone. In this episode, Renee talks about why ADHD can feel…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenYour Inner Dialogue: How to Practice Supportive Self Talk | Ep 122
Your inner voice shapes how you feel each day. Your self talk, whether you realize you're doing it or not, affects what you do, as well. In this episode, Renee…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHow to Enjoy the Holidays – Without the Stress | Ep 121
The holidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" yet they can also be exhausting! In this episode, Renee shares specific, yet simple ways to actually…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenWhy Can't I Just Leave? – Getting Out the Door with ADHD | Ep 120
In this episode, Renee explains how ADHD brain impacts your ability to leave on time, explaining how even this seemingly simple task becomes a complex…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHelpful Distraction or Complete Waste of Time? Knowing the Difference | Ep 119
Ever notice you are doing something you didn't plan on doing? Yet you'd rather keep going with this diversion than do anything else? Are you off track or onto…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenLost in Thought or Fully Present? The Mindful to Mindless Pendulum of ADHD | Ep 118
Ever notice you've been on auto-pilot, not noticing what you're doing? And at other times you're aware of far too much? Mindfulness can help with mindless…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenDo What You Can WHEN You Can: The Key to Getting Things Done with ADHD | Ep 117
If you look for the perfect time, the perfect scenario, or need a day without anything else going on to finally get things done, that may not actually help you…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHealthy Habits for the Holidays: Start Now to Stick with it Later | Ep 116
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for women with ADHD, they often mean disrupted routines, too many decisions, and habits that completely fall apart…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenThe Power of the Spoken Voice to Your Emotional Health | Ep 115
Our voices are impactful - when we speak, hear others, and even when we're talking to ourselves. In this episode, Renee explores how the spoken voice can…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenSharing & Oversharing: The Urge to Talk when You have ADHD | Ep 114
Why do women with ADHD tend to share so much? Renee explains how it's not just impulsivity — it's connection, emotion, and empathy all mixed together. Listen…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenStruggle with Obsessive Thoughts & Compulsive Behaviors? What This Could Mean | Ep 113
Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive cycles or perfectionistic patterns that feel impossible to stop? In this episode, Renee talks about how obsessive and…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenSimple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System | Ep 111
Ever feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Your nervous system may be stuck in overdrive. In this episode, you'll learn simple, science-backed ways to calm…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenADHD Support Systems: How to Fit in Your Daily Routine | Ep 110
Struggling to find ADHD support systems that actually work? Once you find what helps, how do you fit it in your daily life? In this episode, Renee shares…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHow Rest Improves ADHD Brain Function (What Science Shows) | Ep 109
You probably know it's important to slow down and get a good night's sleep, but did you know getting enough sleep allows your brain to function at its peak? In…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenRelying on Strengths to Overcome ADHD Struggles | Ep 108
Do you ever get stuck and frustrated with your ADHD struggles? Playing into your strengths, even in simple ways can make a difference so life goes better. In…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenSelf-Compassion vs Criticism: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk with ADHD | Ep 107
In this episode, Renee explores why compassion is key to managing life with ADHD. You'll learn how self-criticism and thoughts of doubt and discouragement…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenOut of Sight, Out of Mind - ADHD Reminders that Help | Ep 106
Does your memory let you down? Do you forget things even when you think you'll remember? You're not alone. In this episode, Renee explains why the ADHD brain…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenBoost Your Brain Power & Productivity - Simple Daily Routines | Ep 105
If your brain needs a boost, learn how simple daily routines can ease stress and reduce brain fatigue. Renee gives examples and solutions to help you find…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenMake It Easy: Why Fun First Works to Beat Overwhelm | Ep 103
Overwhelmed by your to-do list? For women with ADHD, the secret to getting started isn't as simple as pushing harder, it's finding something fun to get you to…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenSimple Ways to Make Sure Accountability Works for You | Ep 104
Accountability is a powerful tool for accomplishing your goals and staying consistent, but only if you do it the right way. In this episode, Renee shares six…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenHow Women with ADHD Thrive by Externalizing as Much as Possible | Ep 102
Do you feel like your brain can't possibly keep track of all that you need to do and remember? Same here! In this episode, Renee explains why women with ADHD…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenFind What Works with Your ADHD Brain - Stop Fighting Against It | Ep 101
Feel like you're fighting your own brain? Do you ever feel like you get in the way of what you want to accomplish? Renee gives you a practical guide to stop…
ADHD Strategies & Support for WomenPractical Tips for Life with ADHD | Ep 100
This is episode 100! 🥳 So fun! For over a year, Renee has talked about everything from ADHD traits, diagnosis, and strategies to feeling validated, supported…