Navigating Adult ADHD

Did you know the questions you ask yourself every day can shape how you think, feel & act? 

Our ADHD brains are constantly firing off questions—from “What time is it?” to “Why can’t I get my sh*t together?” 

But here’s the thing: disempowering questions lead to disempowering answers.

In this episode, we’re diving into how the questions you ask can make or break your day—and even your life. You’ll learn:

The difference between empowering vs. disempowering questions.How to notice when you...

Duration: 00:28:17

Do you ever find yourself questioning whether someone still cares about you when you haven’t talked or seen each other in a while? 

Or maybe you’ve wondered if a new relationship was real when you didn’t hear from them for a few days? 

If so, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving into emotional permanence—what it is, why ADHDers struggle with it, and how it impacts our relationships. 

From the constant need for reassurance to those "out of sight, out of mind" mo...

Duration: 00:22:05

In this episode, we’re diving into three roles that many ADHDers unconsciously take on—victim, villain, or hero—and how these mindsets impact the way we navigate life with ADHD.

I’ll share how I spent years stuck in victimhood, blaming the world (and my ADHD) for my struggles, and how I learned to step into the hero of my own story. We’ll explore:

The common signs of victim and villain mindsets.Why it’s so easy to fall into these roles, especially after an ADHD diagnosis.What it means to become the hero of your stor...

Duration: 00:27:00

In this episode, we explore Ruth’s ADHD journey, from getting diagnosed at age 53 to her decision to seek coaching earlier this year. 

Ruth shares what life was like before her diagnosis, raising a family of neurodivergent children, and her current work as a teacher and consultant supporting neurodivergent kids and their families.

We also dive into her remarkable achievements: launching a podcast, building a website, starting a business, and supporting families with neurodivergent kids—all while working full-time with ADHD!

Ruth shares valuable insig...

Duration: 01:06:43

Do you ever wonder if your ADHD struggles might be something more?

In this episode, we dive into co-occurring conditions—the mental health challenges and learning differences that often show up alongside ADHD.

With 50-80% of ADHDers experiencing another condition like anxiety, depression, autism, or learning disorders, it’s no surprise that symptoms can get complicated.

I’ll share my personal journey with anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD, explain how to tell whether it’s ADHD or something else, and walk you through actionable steps to get the support...

Duration: 00:22:01

Have you ever set the same goal over and over again—only to give up a few weeks later?

Whether it’s losing weight, saving money, or being a “better” parent, so many of us ADHDers struggle to follow through. And the reason might surprise you...

In this episode, we’re tackling shame-based goals—why they don’t work, how they keep us stuck, and what to do instead.

I’ll share my personal experiences with setting goals from a place of shame, how it backfired every time, and the ADHD-friendly strategies I use...

Duration: 00:28:29

Burnout is more than just feeling stressed—it's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, leaving you feeling empty, unmotivated, and disconnected. In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Cairns, Founder and CEO of A Change for Better, Mental Health Counsellor, TEDx Speaker, and neurodivergent advocate (she's Autistic and ADHD!).

Together, we tackle key questions about ADHD burnout:

What are some of the signs and symptoms of ADHD burnout?How can we build resilience while navigating ADHD burnout?What role do mindfulness & joy play in recovery?How can you create your...

Duration: 00:56:59

Let’s talk about a game-changer that can make life with ADHD easier: AI!

Increased stress (especially this time of year) often amplifies ADHD symptoms, making things like forgetfulness and overwhelm more common—but AI can step in to lighten the load.

In this episode, I’m sharing 8 practical ways I use AI (specifically ChatGPT) to support my ADHD and simplify my life. 

From brainstorming recipes with random fridge ingredients to breaking down big goals into bite-sized tasks, AI has become my go-to tool for tackling executive function struggles and red...

Duration: 00:32:18

What if being inconsistent could actually lead to success? 

In this episode, I’m diving into the surprising power of inconsistent success & how it’s helped me achieve huge wins - like this podcast winning Bronze at the NZ Podcast Awards (thanks to YOU my friend!). 

Spoiler: It wasn’t because I followed a rigid, perfect, consistent plan!

We’ll chat about:

The societal myths around success, consistency & discipline (+ why they don’t work for ADHDers)Why embracing your inconsistency can help you make real progressHow I’ve built success—messy, imperfect & ADHD-friendly Duration: 00:26:58

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ADHD is often misunderstood because it manifests differently for everyone. As Edward Hallowell says, “People with ADHD don’t look any different from everyone else, our condition is invisible. But if you were to climb up into our heads, you’d discover quite a different landscape.”

In this episode, I’m breaking down 9 of the most common ADHD traits and how they show up in daily life. From impulsivity & distractibility to time blindness & emotional rollercoasters, these traits can feel overwhelming—but understanding them is the first...

Duration: 00:33:42

Congratulations & welcome to Team ADHD! 
If you’re newly diagnosed or starting to explore what ADHD means for you as an adult, this episode is for you. 

I'm breaking down the essentials of ADHD, from what it really means to how it impacts your brain & daily life. 

Here's what you’ll learn in this episode:

What ADHD really isADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition (but the label doesn’t quite fit)The 3 types of ADHD & how symptoms show up in everyday lifeHow your brain Works differentlyThe role of dopami...

Duration: 00:41:38

In this special episode, I’m sharing something I’ve poured my heart into: ADHD HOME. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like ADHD is holding you back, this is for you. 

We’ll dive into how ADHD HOME can help you manage your emotions, boost productivity & finally work with your ADHD brain—not against it. 

I’ll walk you through what’s inside, why it’s designed for ADHDers like us & how it can make a real difference in your life. Tune in to learn how to feel better, get sh*t done & thrive...

Duration: 00:08:57

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of 5-minute wins for ADHD brains.

Discover how small, manageable tasks can boost dopamine levels, enhance motivation & make a big impact on your daily life.

Whether it's tackling a 'doom pile' of laundry or taking a quick walk, learn how you can boost your dopamine & get your brain onboard with mundane tasks & things you tend to avoid.

Join me as we dive into working with our ADHD brains, boosting our dopamine & addressing the things we avoid.

ADHD HOME is officially open!! Check...

Duration: 00:23:37

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Emotional outbursts, overreactions & spiralling into guilt and shame—it’s a cycle so many of us with ADHD know all too well. 

But here’s the thing: emotional regulation isn’t a lost cause; it’s a skill you can build!

In this quick bonus episode, I’m sharing what’s possible when you learn to manage your emotions & EXACTLY how you can do that with my free class, From Chaos to Calm: Emotional Regulation for Adults with ADHD.

Listen to hear why emotional regulation feels so hard, what’s...

Duration: 00:06:24

When I was first diagnosed, I left the doctor’s office with a ton of questions. 

From the hidden ways ADHD shows up in adulthood to managing symptoms day-to-day, there’s so much more to understand. 

In this episode, I’m sharing 12 things I wish I’d known, including:

How hyperactivity often looks different in adultsThe link between ADHD and other diagnoses like anxiety or depressionWorking memory challenges (hello, forgotten names and lost train of thought)Emotional regulation struggles, including frustration and rejection sensitivityThe role of hormones, nutrition, and exercise in symptom management

I hope the...

Duration: 00:30:33

Do you find self spiralling into worst-case scenarios? 

Like, your boss sends an email asking for more details on something & you immediately think "I must have done something wrong—maybe I’ll lose my job?" 

Or maybe a friend reads your message but doesn’t reply & suddenly you’re convinced they don’t want to hang out with you anymore.

For us ADHDers, it’s so easy to jump to conclusions, which lead to us feeling anxious, overwhelmed or rejected. 

But there’s one question that changed ever...

Duration: 00:19:47

You're too loud, too intense, too dramatic, too sensitive... sound familiar?

Whatever your flavour of "too much" is, you are not alone.

We hear these things so often as adult with ADHD & it can be really hard.

When people say this it can cause us to feel so much shame. Shame is that feeling that "there's something wrong with me".

But what if the problem is not you? The problem is someone else’s idea of who you should be…

Check out our WEBSITE for more support

Duration: 00:18:46

 As adult with ADHD we can struggle to be consistent. 

Consistently going to bed at a decent time, consistently working through our to-do list, consistently making progress on the book we are writing or the business we are wanting to launch. 

Any goal we have requires some form of consistency in order to be able to achieve it... right? 

In this episode I'm sharing with you the two simple things you can do to create consistent results in your life. 

These 2 things are how I've created a podcast every week for the l...

Duration: 00:23:23

Have you ever just lost your temper & yelled at someone, only to regret it later?

As adults with ADHD we can have difficulty managing our emotions & responding in healthy ways.

But the good news is that we can learn to regulate our emotions & it's also very simple.

Emotional regulation is not about NOT feeling or ridding ourselves of all negative emotions. It’s about creating the safety we need to feel our emotions & responding in healthy ways.

In this episode you will learn HOW you can regulate your emotions & begin to pr...

Duration: 00:35:26

Yelling at the kids when you're frustrated
Shutting down when your partner is trying to discuss something difficult
Drinking to numb the anxiety you feel
... These are all common for us when we are dysregulated.

Emotional dysregulation is a core symptom of ADHD & in my opinion it's one of the hardest to navigate. 

Most of us didn't learn about emotions in school, we weren't taught how to process them or respond in healthy ways. 

So we lash out, shut down or try to bottle it all up inside... We've simply be...

Duration: 00:30:32

While waiting for motivation, we eat, binge-watch, scroll through social media & sometimes engage in what I call 'productive procrastination' - doing everything other than the thing we need to be doing.

ADHDers often struggle with procrastination, so if this is you my friend... you are not alone.

Procrastination always happens for a reason.
 And it's NOT because we are lazy or we need to try harder (nope!).

In this episode I am breaking down the 5 reasons adults with ADHD procrastinate which is SOOOO important to be able to recognise when it comes t...

Duration: 00:28:33

Do you ever lay awake at night replaying something over & over in your head, thinking of all the things you should or could have done differently?

Or on the drive home from lunch with friends find yourself obsessing over something your friend said to you?

This my friends is overthinking & ruminating - two things that us adults with ADHD can have a hard time with.

In this episode I am breaking down the 4 reasons why ADHDers do this (including one reason that is linked to our brains creativity network!)

Plus the 3...

Duration: 00:26:44

Today's guest is a fellow late diagnosed adult who shares her experience of the diagnosis process & getting ADHD Coaching.

Julia was misdiagnosed with bipolar long before discovering she actually has ADHD. 

She share with us: 

What self-medicating & dopamine seeking looked like in the pastHow her life was before ADHD Coaching What she has gained throughout the coaching processHow she has harnessed her ADHD

Julia is an incredible example of working with your ADHD brain to bring your ideas & creativity to life through her entrepreneurial pursuits.

You can connect with Julia on Ins...

Duration: 00:58:53

Today I'm answering 5 common questions I hear from adults with ADHD: 

How do I cope with last minute change?How do I stop dopamine seeking with food?How do I stop overthinking & replaying things in my head? How do I know I'm on the right ADHD medication?How do I parent a child with ADHD as a parent with ADHD myself? 

I regularly answer questions like this over on Instagram so be sure to come hang out there too!

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED:
#72 Task Switching & 3 ways to improve it
#70 ADH...

Duration: 00:29:41

No one likes to be rejected, criticised or fail, but RSD is a whole different level.
And it can trigger an overwhelming & painful emotional response in people with ADHD. 

RSD is an intense reaction to real or perceived rejection, criticism or failure. 

For me, it shows up anytime I feel attacked (as you'll hear in this episode). 

In todays episode we are covering: 

Scenarios where RSD often shows up  Signs & symptomsWhy we experience RSD How to support yourself or someone you love who experiences this (including my own 3S's method)4 Things to rem...

Duration: 00:48:28

Do you struggle to remember to drink water or forget to eat? 
Do you wait till you’re busting before you go pee? 
Or do you miss the cues that you’re angry until you’re yelling, slamming doors or shutting down completely?

This my friend is interoception & it’s something that ADHDers have difficulty with. 

Interoception is how you perceive what’s going on inside your body. It’s pretty important because this system helps you get what your body needs when your body needs it.

It plays a BIG role in emotion...

Duration: 00:33:29

Developing this practice has been the most powerful thing I’ve ever done for myself & today I'm sharing how you can make this a part of your life too. 

Having your own back means treating yourself the way you treat the people you most love & care about - By standing up for them, believing in them, cheering them on, picking them up when they fall down & dusting them off. 

How might your life change if you were to do this for yourself...?

If this sounds impossible don't worry, I've got you! 

In th...

Duration: 00:28:20

ADHD brains have less dopamine.

Dopamine plays a big role in motivation, satisfaction, memory & focus.

And dopamine feels good. It's often called the "feel good" neurotransmitter in the brain.

Understanding dopamine helps us to work with our ADHD brains to create more motivation, focus, achieving goals, joy & satisfaction in our lives.

Not all dopamine is created equal... So push play to discover how you can begin creating more of this good stuff with these 5 things!

Other dopamine episodes mentioned:
#65 ADHD & the Dopamine Hangover
#46 10 Dopamine Seeking Behaviours
#24...

Duration: 00:23:34

You're too sensitive! 
Toughen up!
Why do you take things so personally?!
... Sound familiar? 

Humans with ADHD are more sensitive than those without ADHD.
Our ADHD nervous systems pick up signals the average person can't register. 

The sound of chewing or someone breathing might cause your skin to crawl. 
You are more likely to have asthma, eczema & allergies.
And then there are the emotional sensitivities such as RSD.

 “When you know that you are highly sensitive, it reframes your life. Knowing that you have this trait will enable...

Duration: 00:37:46

Do you struggle to switch from one thing to another? 
Do you get mad or thrown off when people interrupt you? 

You are not alone! 
Task switching is difficult for adults with ADHD.
The good news is that we can make it easier.  

In this episode I'm sharing with you: 

Common examples of task switching Why task switching is difficult for ADHD brains2 questions you need to ask yourself 3 Ways to make going between tasks less taxing 

For more support & to explore ADHD Coaching:
The Navigating Adult ADHD website
Come...

Duration: 00:25:39

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:
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Website

Duration: 00:55:19

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 things to stop doing to avoid burning out

Other episodes mentioned here:
#24 Dopamine Debt + the links to apathy, bu...

Duration: 00:36:02

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 experience itHow it affects all areas of our lives & never worksThe solution to overcoming it 

For more support chec...

Duration: 00:31:03

"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 might spiral inHow “practicing” social connection feels good & lessens the fear of rejectionUsing stories to connectHow social connecti...

Duration: 00:49:50

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 people with ADHDThe 2 things that I believe lead us towar...

Duration: 00:25:15

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 of healthy boundaries in relationships How to know when you need to set a boundaryWhy setting boundaries is hard...

Duration: 00:29:03

You know that low feeling you get after you return from a holiday?
That reason why you book the next trip to look forward to asap?

THIS is a dopamine hangover.

Anytime we spike our dopamine levels, for example jumping out of a plane & then feeling on top of the world.
Later results in a significant drop in dopamine (what goes up must come down, literally!) & it doesn't feel so good. 

This results in us feeling lower in mood, having less motivation & drive to do things & having less interest in things w...

Duration: 00:19:57

Do you tie your self-worth to how productive you are? 
Never feel like you're doing enough? 

Due to the way we've been raised & the messages we've absorbed growing up, most adults with ADHD, especially women, struggle with this! (myself included)

In this episode we explore:

The messages ADHDers & women have received growing upHow these impact our self-worth Questions we can ask ourselves to challenge & change our self-limiting beliefsPlus I share my own recent revelations with this

Come hang out with me on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating.adu...

Duration: 00:26:31

Somewhere along the way we developed this idea that in order to be better & do better we had to beat ourselves up.

How’s that working out for you?  Are you improving your life by hating yourself? Are you creating positive results?

The truth is: You can’t hate your way to happiness.
Trust me, I tried.

Hate only creates more negativity in our lives.

And beating ourselves up is effectively punching ourselves in the face. It hurts & it’s not creating a positive outcome.

All feelings drive all of...

Duration: 00:26:25

Your capacity is the amount of  mental, emotional & physical energy you have to be able to "human" & get things done each day. 

Everything you do will either add to your energy levels  in the "tank" or take away from them. 

Just like a car that can run out of gas - we need to be checking in with ourselves & be mindful of refuelling or checking how much gas we have left for the day.

Are you spending your mental, physical & emotional energy where you WANT to spend it? And are you saving enough for...

Duration: 00:32:19

As ADHDers many of us learned to people-please from a young age... Making it hard to say no. 

This is one of the many ways we masked our ADHD & tried to meet the neurotypical expectations that society placed on us.

But when we say yes to one thing… we are saying no to another. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

Why adults with ADHD can be quick to say yes & can struggle with saying noHow I handled saying no last week & all the drama my brain had about doing itSelf-coaching techniques I use to...

Duration: 00:27:56

Have you ever called yourself a people-pleaser? 
I’m Xena & I am a recovering people-pleaser.
I cared so much about what other people thought of me & would prioritise the needs & desires of my friends, family or colleagues, above my own. 

And by doing this I was telling myself that my needs & what I wanted weren’t as important... Further adding to my insecurities & lack of self-worth. 

Overtime I became a chameleon - I didn’t know who I was or what I really liked because I was always going along with everyone else.

...

Duration: 00:20:31

This is an alternative therapy I use to manage my ADHD symptoms & help regulate & process my emotions... When I'm in fight or flight,  experiencing physical or emotional  pain, need help focusing or getting out of my head, I use EFT Tapping. 

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique also known as “tapping” - because you are tapping on various meridian points around your body to calm your nervous system (watch my video demo HERE) 

This usually results in a reduction of stress levels, feeling calmer & quieting a negative or overthinking ADHD brain. 

It is evidence...

Duration: 00:38:10

Time blindness is a common symptom of ADHD. Time for us is either now or not now.  This is why you might struggle to set goals or never feel like you achieve them.

This episode is NOT about giving you more tips & tricks (because if they worked, they would have worked already!)

This episode gets to the root cause of why we mismanage our time & exactly how to become good at time management & getting sh*t done.

 DR Russell Barkley, Ph.D., is well know for saying "ADHD is not a di...

Duration: 00:30:18

Watch this free class here: https://www.xenajones.com/starthere

Duration: 00:02:46

This episode is for the loved ones of an ADHDer. There is a lot of stigma & many misconceptions about living with ADHD & we can have a hard time communicating this to you. 

Thank you for taking the time to better understand us. My intention with this episode was to provide better insight into our lives & why we are the way we are. 

And thank you to the ADHDers who shared with me what it is you most want your loved ones to know. I have compiled a list of 6 key things & included some research & science to...

Duration: 00:39:05

How many times have you thought when I do this or get this then I’ll be happy…?

Maybe you think you are doing something wrong or there was something wrong with you because you don’t feel happy or good most of the time?

Society has taught us that the goal in life is to be happy.

But the truth is: Life is 50/50
Being human means we will experience 50% positive emotions & 50% negative emotions.

AND this is such good news my friends!
The key to happy life, is NOT to be...

Duration: 00:32:46

Emotions dysregulation is one of the ADHD symptoms that has the biggest affect on our lives.  And here's why:

When we don't manage our emotions, they manage us. When we don't know how to respond to them, we reactOur emotions drive all of our actions. 

Emotions are everything! 
When we take action (this includes procrastination) it’s because of how we feel.
When we are watching Netflix & scrolling on Instagram, it's not because we are lazy. 
It’s because of an emotion we are feeling.

And here's the best news: Emotional regulation is a skil...

Duration: 00:27:19

The long awaited episode on hormones, perimenopause & ADHD is here! 

We are joined by Dr Samantha Newman - The “Female GP” -  And Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician. 

Our goal with this episode was to create a resource for women with ADHD, helping them understand what’s going on with their hormones, what options are available & where to go for help.

Samantha answers questions like: 

How do I know if it's ADHD or perimenopause? Are there any evidence based strategies or treatments available for managing both perimenopause & ADHD symptoms? What is PMDD & how can we treat it...

Duration: 01:22:10

Managing our ADHD can be hard... Especially for those of us diagnosed later in life - having grown up thinking that we were just a bad person, or there was something wrong with us because we have had to work twice as hard to try and keep up with everyone around us.

So many of the things I grew up hating about myself are actually symptoms of ADHD - Symptoms of having a brain that’s wired differently.

And that’s why I'm so passionate about this FREE CLASS! Because I want to see...

Duration: 00:07:59

We are joined by Neurodiversity advocate & host of the No Such Thing As Normal Podcast this week, Sonia Gray. 

Listen in to hear: 

How Sonia initially shelved her ADHD diagnosis because she couldn't get her head around it & believed she just had character flaws Why learning about some of the lesser known ADHD characteristics finally helped her to embrace ADHDWe both share how our ADHD has changed as the hyper-vigilance eased up & we were able to embrace being wired differently. How some people in society really struggle to accept the toll ADHD can take on our live...

Duration: 00:57:37

Get your free guide to go along with this episode: The 4 step process to overcoming ADHD overwhelm

In part two of this series on ADHD overwhelm we are covering:

What overwhelm is in the body & where it comes from in the brain What we’ve been led to believe about overwhelm & whats actually correct (based on the science!)And the 4 Steps you can use to overcome your overwhelm

I created a free guide to walk you through this process & included some additional prompts to make it super simple - GRAB IT HERE

For mor...

Duration: 00:33:40

As adults with ADHD we are prone to experiencing overwhelm. 
This can lead to us powering down,  going into hibernation mode or ending up in ADHD burnout. 

In this episode we are diving into: 

The 2 reasons why people with ADHD experience more regular overwhelm The 5 types of ADHD overwhelm

In PART 2 next week - I will share with you how to manage overwhelm & experience it way less often. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

For more ADHD support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com

Duration: 00:24:16

This is an update to the first episode we had on ADHD Medication #3.

In the episode I'm sharing: 

A recap of what ADHD meds do  The 2 diff types of stimulantsMy personal experience of 3 different variations of ADHD stimulants. FAQs  such as 'should I take days off my meds & how do I know if my meds are working?' My 3 key lessons from ADHD meds

**Note I am a Coach & not a medical professional. Please always consult with your doctor.

FOR MORE SUPPORT FROM XENA:
> Get your free ADHD guide
> Follow on Insta...

Duration: 00:43:04

By age 10 a child with ADHD has heard 20,000 more negative messages that their peers... so it's no wonder many ADHDers struggle with self-esteem. 

In this episode we cover: 

3 Reasons why ADHDers experience self-esteem challengesWhy external validation is never enough How no amount of being hard on yourself will even make you "do better"The 1 thing you want to do to improve your self-esteem 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
> Get your free ADHD guide
> Follow my on Instagram
> Check out our website for more resources & support

Duration: 00:27:16

As ADHDers we can struggle with relationships & often feel misunderstood by the people around us. 

So in this episode I'm sharing: 

How ADHD symptoms show up in relationshipsPersonal examples of how ADHD affects my relationships How we can improve our relationships by focusing on this one thing

Come hang out with me on Instagram
For more support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com
And grab your copy of the 12 things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD (things we all need to know!)

Duration: 00:36:13

As ADHDers we have less serotonin.  A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our mood sleep, cognition & memory. 

By increasing our serotonin levels we can improve how we feel, we can reduce feelings of anxiety & depression, improve our sleep, increase our motivation & improve our memory!

In this episode we explore: 

Signs of low serotonin levelsCauses of low serotonin (including foods that can have a negative effect!)5 Natural ways to increase your serotonin levels (proven by science)

For more support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com
And grab your copy of the 12 things I wished my...

Duration: 00:34:21

A key trademark of ADHD is low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 

Us ADHDers tend to be more restless as our brain constantly seek ways to increase dopamine levels. 

By understand dopamine we can begin to better manage it & use the various dopamine increasing activities to our advantage, whilst also understanding & monitoring the consequences of certain dopamine related experiences. 

In the below episodes we did a deep dive (aka master class!) on dopamine: 
#12 DOPAMINE part 1: Understanding your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction

#13 DOPAMINE part 2: Controlling your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction

...

Duration: 00:28:20

Today I'm teaching you how to identify your unique recipe for setting yourself up for success.

I'm sharing the 3 key ingredients in every success recipe .
Breaking down multiple examples of this in action.
And telling you exactly how you can identify your recipe for success with ADHD.

For more tools & support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com
And remember to grab your copy of the 12 Things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD, important things that you should know!

Duration: 00:36:51