315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
I Have ADHD Podcast
56 minutes
Hosted by Kristen Carder

Episode Description

<p>If you’ve <em>ever</em> felt like your struggles with ADHD make you "less than"—this one’s a <b>must-listen.</b></p><p>We’re diving deep into <b>Shame Resilience Theory</b> (thanks, Brené Brown!) and unpacking why ADHDers are especially vulnerable to toxic shame. Spoiler: It’s NOT because you’re lazy or broken (even if you’ve been made to feel that way).</p><p>✨ We’re covering:</p><ol><li>Why shame <em>thrives</em> in secrecy—and how to stop feeding it.</li><li>The real reason ADHD tasks feel SO loaded with guilt and moral judgment.</li><li>How shame travels in families (👋 hi, generational shame).</li><li>The antidotes: empathy, self-compassion, and speaking your shame OUT LOUD.</li></ol><p>We’re done letting shame run the show. Join me and learn how to break the cycle and build real shame resilience 💥. Hit play now—you do <em>not</em> want to miss this one!</p><p><a href="https://app.findneedle.co/login">Find Needle for Finding your ADHD Meds!</a></p><p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast">YouTube</a></p><p>Want help with your ADHD? Join <a href="https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link">FOCUSED</a>!</p><p>Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343</p><p>Hang out with Kristen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="http://athleticgreens.com/ihaveadhd">AG 1 by Athletic Greens</a></p>