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Do unhelpful thoughts constantly get in your way? In this ADHD-friendly coaching episode, I break down practical strategies to identify, challenge, and reframe cognitive distortions.

We’ll cover:

-What thought distortions are and how they shape your reality
-How to label, examine, and reframe automatic thoughts
-Practical examples of mind reading, black-and-white thinking, and catastrophizing
-Why affirmations often fail and what actually works
-How to strengthen your mental “muscles” for flexibility

Timestamps:
00:00 – This One Thinking Pattern Is Wrecking Your Mental Health
00:45 – The Hidden Thought Filter Running Your Life
01:30 – The “Mind Reading” Mistake We Make in Social Situations
02:15 – How Thought Distortions Create Anxiety, Shame & Isolation
02:50 – You Can’t Stop Thoughts (But You Can Stop Believing Them)
03:30 – Intrusive Thoughts: Why Your Brain Lies to You Sometimes
04:15 – ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity & Constant Self-Monitoring
04:55 – Step 1: Catch the Thought Before It Takes Over
05:30 – Step 2: Put Your Thought on Trial (Scientist Mindset)
06:30 – Step 3: Reframing Without Toxic Positivity
07:30 – The To-Do List Spiral That Destroys Motivation
08:25 – Why Affirmations Usually Backfire
09:00 – The Driving Example That Exposes Your Mental Filters
10:30 – Same Situation, Completely Different Reality
11:05 – How to Train Your Brain to Do This Automatically
11:30 – Get Support Practicing This Skill (Group Coaching)

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Parenting with ADHD can be challenging—especially when your child also has ADHD. In this video, I share practical strategies for navigating life, supporting your child, and managing your own executive functioning and emotional regulation.

We’ll cover:
-Why you’re actually the best person to support your child, even if it’s hard
-Prioritizing emotional regulation
-Building an ADHD-informed support network
-Real-life strategies

[00:00:00] Intro – parenting ADHD when you also have ADHD
[00:01:00] You are the best person to support your child
[00:02:00] Learning backwards
[00:03:00] Even hard experiences can make you an amazing resource
[00:04:00] Math tutor analogy – support vs. expertise
[00:05:00] Step 1: Prioritize emotional regulation
[00:06:00] ADHD as a regulation disorder
[00:07:00] Modeling regulation for kids
[00:08:00] Transparency and working together with kids
[00:09:00] Step 2: Executive functioning skills
[00:10:00] Step 3: Build a support network

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