Ep #84 - Self-Trust and ADHD/AuDHD: Knowing What We Need, Even If We Can't Explain Why

A personal episode about self-trust through my own AuDHD. I talk about what self-trust actually means for me and how it ties into the self-concept episode from earlier this month. I get into why beating ourselves up after we don't follow through only makes things worse. Weekly bonus episodes, video episodes, ad-free episodes, full archive on Patreon $7.99 monthly or pay annually for a big discount.  Sources Used This Episode: The Truth About ADHD & Self Trust - Healthy ADHD Blog  Learning To Trust Yourself - Focused Mind ADHD Counseling Self Trust & ADHD Breaking The Cycle Of Disappointment - Lightbulb ADHD A Whole Lot Of Things That Support YOU & This Podcast!  We Are A Lot Community + Podcast (Patreon) — $24.99/month: Full community access on Circle plus ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and video episodes on Patreon. We Are A Lot Community — $17/month: 24/7 support hub with daily body doubling sessions and weekly meetings with Jen & other members and over ten sections of guided online ADHD/AuDHD help hubs made by Jen. (Use code WELCOME7 at checkout and get $7 off of your first month, cancel anytime easily, no sales pressure) Body Doubling Only — $7.99 month: Daily body doubling sessions with Jen & other members. (Use code WELCOME3 at checkout and get $3 off of your first month, cancel anytime easily, no sales pressure) Shop Jen's Favorite ADHD Supports (with Discounts) Brain.fm — A Focus Tool I Use Every Day I listen while I work and I can feel my brain lock in. It's not AI, or binaural beats. Brain.fm is science-backed sound made by musicians and scientists for ADHD brains. I want you to try it for 30 days free, with my link! Little Ouchies - Self Regulation Stim Tools! I LOVE my Little Ouchies. I use them daily when I'm working, writing, thinking, and it really helps me to stay in the moment by regulating my nervous system. I tend to ruminate with Imposter Syndrome when I'm in deep work. It's also just fun and feels good, so even watching TV or other mindless activities are made more stimulating by rolling one in my hands. Get 10% off with this link and use ALOT10 at checkout!  Bookshop.org — Books I Recommend I love Bookshop.org because every purchase supports your local independent bookstore, not Amazon, while still shipping directly to you. I've curated book lists on ADHD/AuDHD and mental health, and you can get 20% off everything when you shop using my link. Hugimals — Weighted Comfort for Kids & Adults I own Hugimals, give them as gifts, and love that they're made by a neurodivergent founder who understands nervous system needs. These weighted stuffed animals and pillows help with anxiety and overwhelm, and you can get 15% off anytime using my link and code JENKIRKMAN (it never expires). The Time Timer - a Cute Visual Time Tool! I use my Time Timer every single day to help me visualize time during work blocks, and to gamify chores. There's no discount, but when you use my link I earn a percentage that goes directly into supporting this podcast. The Big A## Calendar I have the Big A## wall calendar that maps out the entire year and the Big A## personal planner with 365 days in one view, dry erase markers, color coded labels. With my unique link you can get 10% off of your order.