What if you're not actually afraid of failing…you're afraid of succeeding?

My book, You're Not in Trouble, is officially out in the UK, and I should be feeling on top of the world, right?

Well…not exactly. 😂

Instead, I'm feeling vulnerable, uncomfortable, and honestly? A little desperate to hide from everyone.

In this episode, I'm getting REAL about why success can feel so terrifying for adults with ADHD.

We're talking about self-sabotage, rejection sensitivity, imposter syndrome, and why our brains sometimes prefer the familiarity of failure over the uncertainty of success.

I'm sharing how I've been navigating the discomfort of putting my work into the world, why I nearly sabotaged my own celebration, and how self-compassion is helping me keep going instead of running away.

If you've ever gotten close to something you've wanted and suddenly felt the urge to quit, hide, or blow it all up, this episode is for you.

You can do hard things AND be kind to yourself along the way.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #406: No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an Rx

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If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: you’re overwhelmed, so you make a giant list, try to get more productive, and tell yourself you’ll feel better once you finally catch up.

Except…you never actually catch up.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why overwhelm is not a productivity problem. It’s a mismatch between what your ADHD brain can realistically carry and what you believe you should be able to carry.

I’m walking you through my entire STOP Method for moving through overwhelm: See what’s happening, Take the pressure off, Open up to what you need, and then Proceed one step at a time.

We’re talking about self-compassion, emotional regulation, asking for support, saying no, understanding your actual capacity, and why productivity comes LAST.

If you’ve been trying to work your way out of overwhelm, I want you to try something different.

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