The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way is a podcast for ADHD Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD and break free from neurotypical rules and expectations to create a business that works with their ADHD brain.
Together we’ll explore our unique ADHD brains and how to work with them effectively, with ADHD-specific tools and strategies so that you can create and build a meaningful and prosperous business (and life) you love.
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The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way is a podcast for ADHD Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD and break free from neurotypical rules and expectations to create a business that works with their ADHD brain.
Together we’ll explore our unique ADHD brains and how to work with them effectively, with ADHD-specific tools and strategies so that you can create and build a meaningful and prosperous business (and life) you love.
Ever feel surrounded by people yet rarely truly seen?
If friendships feel complicated, imbalanced, or oddly exhausting, in this episode we’ll unpack why ADHD can make connection harder—especially for high-achieving women who’ve masked for years and can’t figure out why friends drift or dynamics feel one-sided.
By the end, you’ll walk away with…• Language to name what’s been happening in your friendships• A clearer understanding of why it isn’t “just you”• Practical starting points to cultivate authentic, reciprocal connection—without over-giving or masking
Mentioned in the episode:Ready to do the deeper inner work that makes healthy friendships possible? Explore The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way: How to Stop Playing Small—a beautiful journal-book experience with practices, prompts, and gentle nervous-system sensory tools to help you reconnect with your authentic self.Check it out here at: https://jenbarnes.org/stop-playing-small/
—CHAPTERS—
00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of ADHD Women in Friendships
00:39 Host Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:16 Personal Experiences with ADHD and Friendships
03:00 Challenges Faced by ADHD Women in Friendships
06:55 The Impact of ADHD on Social Interactions
19:43 Maintaining Friendships with ADHD
30:16 Strategies for Building Authentic Friendships
37:49 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way®️
The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way is a podcast for ADHD Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD and break free from neurotypical rules and expectations to create a business that works with their ADHD brain.
Together we’ll explore our unique ADHD brains and how to work with them effectively, with ADHD-specific tools and strategies so that you can create and build a meaningful and prosperous business (and life) you love.