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That nagging voice telling you "you're not good enough" or "they'll find out you're a fraud"? It's not just you. ADHD and imposter syndrome feed off each other, creating a perfect storm of self-doubt. But here's the thing - recognizing this pattern is the first step to breaking free.

Research shows that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome, and for ADHD adults, those rates may be even higher. The way our brains process feedback and memory makes us especially vulnerable to these thoughts.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why ADHD brains are wired to notice what's missing instead of what's working
• How memory challenges make us forget our wins and keep reproving ourselves
• The 5 types of imposter syndrome (perfectionist, expert, soloist, natural genius, superhuman)
• Why imposter syndrome often gets worse the more successful you become
• Real client stories of breakthrough moments and confidence building
• The difference between masking and authentic confidence
• 7 practical tools you can use immediately when imposter thoughts strike
• How to reframe "I don't know enough" into "I'm learning and growing"

Key takeaway: Imposter syndrome doesn't mean you're a fraud - it means you're stepping outside your comfort zone and growing. You don't have to know it all, you just have to keep showing up.

Free Resource: Download your "Spot Your Imposter Voice and Reframe It" worksheet at www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/imposter

Send your questions: I'd love to hear from you! Share your ADHD challenges at https://www.speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd and I may feature your question in a future episode.

Remember: You belong in the room. Your perspective matters. You're already enough.

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Burnout with ADHD doesn't build up slowly. It comes from living in extremes. One day you're hyperfocused and working nonstop, the next you're scrolling Netflix and can't get off the couch. That cycle is exhausting - and it's not your fault.

Research shows that up to 70-80% of ADHD adults report frequent burnout symptoms. If you recognize this pattern, you're not alone, and there's a way out.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why ADHD brains burn out differently than neurotypical brains
• The science behind executive function depletion and the "smaller battery" effect
• How masking and trying to appear "normal" drains your energy
• The dopamine rollercoaster: why hyperfocus leads to crashes
• Warning signs to watch for before you hit the wall
• Practical recovery strategies you can implement today
• How to build sustainable energy without the guilt

Key takeaway: Rest isn't the opposite of productivity - it's the fuel for it. Without recovery, the cycle just keeps repeating.

Free Resource:

Download your ADHD Burnout Recovery Worksheet at www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/burnout

Send your questions:

I'd love to hear from you! Share your ADHD challenges at https://www.speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd and I may feature your question in a future episode.

Remember: You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're exhausted. And exhaustion requires care, not shame.

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In this game-changing episode, I reveal the hidden reason why most ADHD adults stay trapped in endless cycles of productivity frustration—and share the three-stage framework that will finally set you free from guesswork and burnout.

📌 Key Topics:

• Why trying every productivity hack online keeps you feeling broken (spoiler: you're not)
• The exhausting cycle of white-knuckling through to-do lists until you crash
• How decision fatigue is secretly draining your ADHD brain's energy reserves
• The difference between experimenting without structure vs. building sustainable systems
• Why motivation and willpower alone will always lead to burnout
• The scaffolding approach that supports your executive functions naturally

🗣️ Featured Quote: "Guesswork keeps you stuck. Hard work burns you out. Framework sets you free."

💡 The Three-Stage Breakdown:

• Stage 1 - Guesswork: Random productivity hacks, constant app-switching, goals without systems
• Stage 2 - Hard Work: White-knuckling through willpower, pushing to exhaustion, crash-and-recover cycles
• Stage 3 - Framework: Predictable systems, reduced decision fatigue, repeatable routines that feel lighter

🎯 Framework Benefits:

1. Fewer Decisions: Conserve mental energy instead of depleting it daily
2. Predictable Routines: Create consistency without constant willpower struggles
3. Executive Function Support: Build structures that anchor planning, prioritizing, and follow-through
4. Energy Protection: Stop the exhausting cycle of pushing until burnout

🔑 Key Takeaway: Your productivity struggles aren't a character flaw—your ADHD brain just needs the right framework. Like scaffolding around a building renovation, frameworks hold things steady while real change happens inside. Once established, they produce results over and over again.

Special Announcement: For a limited time through October, I'm offering traditional one-on-one coaching before transitioning to my new High-Touch Accountability model. Plus, I share the personal story behind this shift and exactly what I look for in my own accountability coach.

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