S1 E7 The ADHD Perfection Trap: Why ADHD Women Bounce Between “All or Nothing”

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Previously titled “S1 E7 ADHD's Biggest Lie: You're either perfect or failing” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 4, 2026

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ADHD loves extremes. All or nothing, perfect or broken. In episode 7, Jess and Jeannine unpack the sneaky illusion of black-and-white thinking and how it shapes everything from work to relationships to self-worth. They dig into why women with ADHD are especially vulnerable to this trap. The role of rejection sensitivity, executive function overload, and decades of masking that hard-wire perfectionism into identity. With humor, honesty, and a little chaos, they call out the myth that “good enough” isn’t enough and remind listeners that the gray area isn’t boring, it’s freedom. 🎙️ Angry on the Inside is a podcast for late-diagnosed women with ADHD who are done pretending they’re fine.

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