ADHD with Jenna Free

EP. 46: Why "Honoring Your ADHD" Can Keep You Stuck and The Misunderstanding That Makes Things Worse

09 Feb 2026

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What if honouring your ADHD brain is actually making things worse? What if the relief you feel from avoiding stressful tasks isn't self-acceptance... but dysregulation running the show? In this episode, I break down three common ways we think we're honouring our neurodivergence, but we're actually fueling the dysregulation. There's a difference between conscious choice and compulsive avoidance. One is empowering. The other keeps you stuck. We'll look at: why avoiding things that cause anxiety (like mail) tells your nervous system they're dangerous - making the problem worse over time how the panic sprinter cycle (frantic bursts then crash) isn't your natural state - it's your brain in fight or flight why text message overwhelm is dysregulation, not neurodivergence (all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, feeling like demands) the key question: is this a conscious choice I'm making, or is dysregulation making choices for me? how to break these cycles by facing things with regulation work - not white-knuckling, not avoiding You're an adult. You can do whatever you want. But when you're making choices from a regulated place, you'll actually want to do the things that used to feel impossible. Download the free ADHD Regulation Guide -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide Want to dive into this work to reduce symptoms and make life more enjoyable? ADHD Groups are now open -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/groups Pre-order "The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation" -- www.jennafree.com/book Connect with Me Instagram TikTok

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ADHD with Jenna Free

EP. 46: Why "Honoring Your ADHD" Can Keep You Stuck and The Misunderstanding That Makes Things Worse

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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