ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan

ADHD &...Pathological Demand Avoidance: When Your Defiant Mind Won't Be Told What to Do

21 Apr 2026

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Ready to stop spinning and start making real progress? Apply for private ADHD coaching with Jorie: Apply Here!Interested in having Jorie speak at your event, summit, or podcast? Learn More!─────────If you've ever built a schedule you were actually excited about — and then avoided it like it owed you money — this episode is for you. Jorie breaks down a very real, very documented pattern called pathological demand avoidance (PDA), or what she calls the defiant mind: when your ADHD brain experiences any demand as something to resist, even when that demand came from you. This one is a game-changer for women who have spent years wondering why they can't just make themselves do the things.In this episode:What the defiant mind (PDA) actually is — and why it's not a character flawHow it shows up in your relationship with yourself AND with the people in your lifeFour practical strategies for working with your defiant mind instead of fighting it─────────✅ Rate & Review: If this episode resonated, please follow the show & leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Please share with a friend who may also need to see they aren't alone with their ADHD challenges and strengths. The more reviews and subscribers we get, the more ADHD women we can help! ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on Substack (https://bit.ly/4cM78eX)─────────ABOUT THE PODCAST ADHD &... with Jorie Houlihan is a podcast for women with ADHD who are tired of trying harder — and ready to understand how their brain actually works.👀 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ceN8Sa─────────ABOUT JORIE I'm Jorie Houlihan, ADHD coach for women. I lived with undiagnosed ADHD until age 49. Now I help women like you understand how your brain works so you can build systems that actually stick — and start living up to your full potential with confidence.─────────Other Ways to Connect With Jorie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joriehoulihan1/ My Favorite Things!: https://bit.ly/48ynLrV──────────Disclaimer: Jorie Houlihan and the "ADHD &..." podcast are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific health needs.Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand#ADHD #ADHDwomen #ADHDcoach #womenwithadhd #adhdtips #adhdpodcast #adhdcoaching #lateADHDdiagnosis #adhdlife #neurodivergent

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ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan

ADHD &...Pathological Demand Avoidance: When Your Defiant Mind Won't Be Told What to Do

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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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