Podcast
ADHD Strategies & Support for Women
Hosted by Renee Allen | ADHD Mindset Coach · EN
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.
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Impulse Control & ADHD: More than Acting without Thinking | Ep 149
2w ago00:36:36Tap to summarizeIf 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 explores impulse control, how it's related to the ADHD brain and how it can be obvious to others and how it can impact you on the inside with emotional regulation and decision-making.Learn simple ways to support yourself with ADHD.
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Breaking Down 3 Types of Overwhelm: Which Do You Have? | Ep 148
3w ago00:53:34Tap to summarizeOverwhelm 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 may feel different each time and difficult to manage.Renee explains 3 types of overwhelm and how they show up in your body and mind. Discover insights on managing overwhelm for women with ADHD.Learn ways to overcome overwhelm each time it comes your way.
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Why Your Brain Prefers Snacks Over Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Ep 147
4w ago00:48:06Tap to summarizeIf 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.
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The Struggle Between Boundaries & Guilt: How to Set Boundaries without Feeling Mean | Ep 146
Jun 1101:02:05Tap to summarizeHave 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.
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ADHD & Obsessive Behaviors: What on Earth is Going On? | Ep 145
Jun 300:49:19Tap to summarizeDo 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.
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ADHD & Digital Boundaries: Let Go of the Need to Be "On Call" | ep 144
May 1300:40:43Tap to summarizeDo 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.
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Self-Criticism & ADHD: The Mindset Shift to Self-Appreciation | ep 143
May 1200:41:16Tap to summarizeEver 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.
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Memory Problems with ADHD: Why You Forget & Lose Things | Ep 142
May 401:12:32Tap to summarizeEver 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.
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How to Structure Your Day with ADHD (Routines That Work) | Ep 141
Apr 2000:43:28Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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Why You're So Uncomfortable: ADHD & Sensory Issues | Ep 140
Apr 1500:58:31Tap to summarizeHave 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.
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