Ever get stuck in a loop, replaying conversations, overanalyzing decisions, or spiraling in self-doubt?

You’re not alone—and it’s not just anxiety.

In this episode, Jen breaks down the neuroscience behind ADHD overthinking, how it's different from anxiety, and why traditional advice like “just stop thinking about it” never works for ADHD brains.

You'll learn:

• 5 brain-based reasons ADHD overthinking happens
• How to spot the difference between ADHD and anxiety spirals
• What to do in the moment to ground and move forward
• Simple daily habits to reduce overthinking long-term

Plus, Jen shares how mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and compassionate awareness can help you shift the cycle—for good.

Grab your copy of the journal-book experience: The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way: How to Stop Playing Small with ADHD 👉 https://jenbarnes.org/stop-playing-small/

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Overthinking

00:22 Understanding ADHD Overthinking

01:41 Personal Experiences with ADHD Overthinking

02:27 Causes of ADHD Overthinking

08:12 ADHD Overthinking vs. Anxiety Overthinking

15:37 Tools to Manage ADHD Overthinking

20:33 Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Overthinking

21:07 The Importance of Movement and Exercise

27:12 The Role of Sleep and Nutrition

31:27 Mindfulness for ADHD

36:13 Conclusion and Resources

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health or medical advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice or psychotherapy.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency please contact emergency services in your area. If you are in the USA, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis line or 911 for a medical emergency.

ADHD Burnout - or is it that your DONE People Pleasing?

Have you ever wondered if you're really burnt out… or if you’re just done people pleasing?

In this episode, I’m sharing something I wish more ADHD women (including me) heard sooner: sometimes we’re not exhausted from doing too much—we’re exhausted from being too much for everyone else. From performing. From holding it all together. From being the “pleasant” one, even when we’re falling apart inside.

I open up about my own story—how I went from being a colicky baby to the “perfect child,” and how that shaped my tendency to mask, fawn, and make myself smaller to stay safe. I also walk you through the difference between true burnout and the nervous system fatigue that comes from chronic people pleasing and masking.

If you’ve been resting but still feel drained… if you’re overwhelmed but can’t point to why… or if you’re longing to be more real in your life but you’re afraid of what might happen—I made this episode for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why ADHD women are especially vulnerable to fawning and masking
• What signs point to people-pleasing fatigue (not just burnout)
• How to start unmasking in small, powerful ways
• What it actually means to feel safe enough to be yourself

—CHAPTERS— 00:00 Introduction: Understanding Exhaustion 00:52 The Burden of Masking and People Pleasing 02:24 Personal Experiences and Reflections 03:46 The Cost of Chronic Masking 08:54 Embracing Authenticity and Setting Boundaries 14:57 Practical Steps to Unmasking 18:18 Conclusion and Resources

✨ If this episode resonated with you… Please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD woman who needs support 💛

💌 Want to go deeper? I created The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way: How to Stop Playing Small as a journal-book experience to help you reconnect with the version of you that doesn’t have to over-perform to be worthy. It’s part book, part ritual, and 100% soul-nourishing. 🌹 Grab your copy here: https://jenbarnes.org/stop-playing-small/

Join my ADHD Professional Women’s email club here: https://jenbarnes.kit.com/email-club Learn more about how we can work together: www.jenbarnes.org

Connect with me on social media: YouTube: @Jenbarnes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbarneslicsw/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, health, or medical advice. I am not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice or psychotherapy.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please contact emergency services in your area. If you’re in the USA, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis line or 911 for a medical emergency.

Stop "Controlling" Your Emotions with ADHD: How to ACTUALLY Work with Big Feelings

Do you ever feel like your emotions are just too much—or maybe like you’ve suppressed them so long that you barely feel them at all?

If you're an ADHD woman who’s been told you’re “too sensitive,” or if you’ve spent years trying to manage or control your emotions so others won’t be uncomfortable, this episode is a must-listen.

In this raw and compassionate episode, we’ll unpacks how emotional suppression harms ADHD women—and shares a practical framework for actually working with your feelings (instead of shutting them down).

You’ll hear:

• Why ADHD women are often told their feelings are “too much”
• How emotional suppression affects your body, your brain, and your relationships
• The 90-second truth about emotions and what helps you process them
• A step-by-step framework to recognize, validate, and work with your emotions
• How to get curious about your parts without judgment

This episode is for you if:

• You struggle with emotional overwhelm—or feel emotionally “numb”
• You’ve been taught to push down or hide your emotions
• You want tools for real emotional growth, not just “coping”
• You're ready to feel more like you again

— CHAPTERS —

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Feelings

01:10 Welcome to the Podcast

01:48 Jen's Personal Story

04:04 The Common Struggle with Emotions

05:19 Therapy and Emotional Suppression

07:11 The Importance of Embracing Emotions

13:18 Practical Steps to Handle Big Feelings

19:15 Special Announcement: Journal Book Experience

21:26 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

💛 Special Announcement: Jen’s journal-book experience, The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way: How to Stop Playing Small, is now in presale! This keepsake box includes a guided journal plus beautiful tools for your self-love ritual. Learn more and grab yours at: 👉 https://jenbarnes.org/stop-playing-small/

✨ If you found this episode helpful… Please follow, subscribe, and share it with another ADHD woman who needs support! 💛

💻 Ready to go deeper?

Join my ADHD Professional Women’s email club here: 👉 https://jenbarnes.kit.com/email-club

Learn more about how we can work together: 👉 www.jenbarnes.org

Connect with me on social media!

Youtube: @Jenbarnes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbarneslicsw/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health or medical advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice or psychotherapy.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency please contact emergency services in your area. If you are in the USA, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis line or 911 for a medical emergency.