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An ADD Woman with Lacy Estelle

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Welcome to An ADD Woman podcast with host Lacy Estelle, writer of all things about ADD parenting and an ADD mother on Mothering the Storm with Lacy Estelle at www.LacyEstelle.com. Here on An ADD Woman podcast, we're going to switch it up and talk about all things to do with ADD as an adult woman and how we deal with it. Now maybe you’re thinking, “Women don't really have ADD, do they?” Actually, we do. We've all just been doing such a great job of masking it for years! So, let's dive in and ...
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Have you been unsure about getting an ADHD diagnosis? In this episode, host Lacey Estelle shares her personal journey of seeking an ADHD diagnosis, emphasizing the impact on one's quality of life. She discusses the avenues for obtaining a diagnosis, including consultations with healthcare professionals and specialized testing. Lacey explores the em…
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Are you curious about the hidden gifts that come with ADHD and how this often misunderstood diagnosis can actually be a blessing in disguise rather than a curse? In this episode of "An ADD Woman Podcast," host Lacy Estelle dives deep into the strengths and unique talents that ADHD individuals possess. Prompted by a listener's request to explore the…
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Do you feel like you're checking boxes to ensure your child's success but still questioning your approach? Well, you're not alone. Listen as Lacy Estelle dives into ADHD and the myth of transactional parenting. Discover why fulfilling tasks aren’t the key to everything and how true fulfillment is found in grace and intentionality. Lacy challenges t…
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How can parents survive and thrive during the summer with ADHD kids in tow? In this episode of An ADD Woman, host Lacy Estelle delves into the summertime survival strategies for families navigating the complexities of ADHD. After an eight-week hiatus battling a household-wide stomach bug, Lacy returns with powerful insights gained from her own expe…
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Ever wondered how screen time affects ADHD and dopamine levels? In this episode of An ADD Woman, Lacy Estelle shares a personal secret and discusses her decision to get rid of her family's gaming system in an effort to help her son struggling with ADHD. Lacy dives into the neuroscience of ADHD, the impact of screens on dopamine production, and how …
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Curious about how to deal with disappointment when living with ADHD? In this episode of ADD Woman podcast, host Lacy Estelle shares her personal experiences and insights into navigating disappointment while living with ADHD and raising children with ADHD. She talks about the different ways her children handle disappointment, sheds light on the emot…
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Ever wondered how to apply your faith to your life while dealing with ADHD? In this episode, Lacy Estelle shares three practical ways to integrate faith into the challenges of ADHD, offering insights from her personal experiences and how these principles have transformed her life. From the importance of surrendering to God's will, meditating on His…
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Are you ready to consider that you alone can never change who you are? In today’s episode, Lacy challenges the idea that change is possible by our own effort, emphasizing the importance of empathy and reframing our mindset around faith and reliance on God. Throughout the episode, Lacy encourages ADHD and all listeners to focus on Christ's finished …
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In this episode, host Lacy Estelle shares her perspective on why setting New Year's resolutions as an individual with ADHD may not be the most effective approach. She discusses the challenges of perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, and the importance of seeking God's help in making sustainable changes. Lacy also invites listeners to join her me…
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Lacy announces we’re taking a small break from An ADD Woman podcast for the month of December, 2023. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Remember how much Jesus loves you and that Lacy is praying for all of you. See you in the New Year! Links & Resources: Pay It Forward Christmas Fund, click here! A one-time donation you are contributi…
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In this heartfelt episode of An ADD Woman podcast, host Lacy Estelle shares a personal Christmas story that impacted her life and raises the question: "In the midst of financial uncertainty and difficult circumstances, how can we see hope and healing through the selfless gift of someone who has faith in us?" Through her inspiring story, Lacy shows …
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Are you an ADHD woman struggling to make changes in your life? In this episode, host Lacy Estelle delves into the essential components of change for individuals living with ADHD. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind your actions, staying accountable, and seeking genuine mentorship. Lacy goes beyond the generic advice of…
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Are you a parent of a child with special needs who is considering homeschooling? Or perhaps you're already homeschooling, but you're facing challenges and seeking guidance to build stronger bonds with your children? In this episode, host Lacy Estelle is joined by Katie Keene, a homeschooling expert and founder of Her Home and Hearth, to delve into …
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"Mom guilt," those feelings of frustration, exhaustion, or anger trying to satisfy skewed and unrealistic expectations of "good mothers," impacts women with ADHD, too! So how can you navigate the challenges of mom guilt as a woman with ADHD? In this episode, Lacy Estelle dives into the topic of "mom guilt" and shares her own experiences as an ADHD …
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In this episode, host Lacy Estelle sits down with guest Kerri Goodman, certified life and ADHD coach/consultant for an enlightening conversation about understanding and embracing our ADHD brains and how can we navigate the challenges it sometimes presents while staying true to ourselves. They discuss the importance of understanding ourselves and ad…
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Are you ready to break free from shame and embrace the grace and joy that comes with understanding your ADHD brain through a Christian lens? In this episode of the "An ADD Woman" podcast, host Lacy Estelle dives deeper into the topic of ADHD and shame, following up on the previous episode that left some listeners with unanswered questions. By addre…
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How do you or your loved ones cope with conflict in your relationships? Have you considered that ADHD might make it difficult to resolve conflict? In this episode, Lacy Estelle explores the unique challenges that individuals with ADHD face when dealing with conflicts in their relationships. Listen as she discusses the tendency to avoid conflict, ex…
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Have you ever struggled with feelings of shame, constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate? Shame can be used as a behavioral tool, often leading to a destructive cycle of self-blame and internalization of problems. The effects of shame can impact mental health, such as increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders. In this…
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Interested in making small changes to better manage your life with ADHD? Finding what works for you is essential! You can see great results in a personalized approach of small habit changes and self-experimentation with effective strategies that can radically strengthen your ability to cope with ADHD. Join Lacy Estelle as she explores five small ha…
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When you think of a coach, you probably think of sports and coaches that come alongside players and teach them skills that help them to build up their stamina, and athleticism, right? What if you could have a coach to help you build a skill set that would help you to better manage your ADHD and the way that it impacts your life? In this episode, La…
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Is ADHD just a fad or a trendy topic? Should everyone be considered "a little ADHD" based on occasional experiences of ADHD-like behaviors? There's a very real misconception that everyone exhibits ADHD symptoms to some degree. It's important to recognize the prevalence and interference of ADHD symptoms in an individual's life, distinguishing betwee…
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Do you sometimes wish you could find simple hacks to make living this ADHD life easier? In this episode, Lacy Estelle shares her top ten must-have items that she cannot live without as a woman with ADHD. Her authentic experiences and recommendations offer practical solutions to common challenges, covering issues like sleep improvement, time managem…
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Women with ADHD may be more prone to postpartum depression and it can be challenging to get the right treatment. In this episode, Lacy Estelle shares her personal experience with having a baby and juggling ADHD and postpartum depression. She discusses the challenges of recovering from childbirth and adjusting to life with a newborn while managing h…
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Money can sometimes be a real struggle for those of us with ADHD, but our neurodiversity can also help us find ways to manage it in a way that works for us. In today's episode, Lacy speaks with Stephanie Berman, Your Neurodivergent Money Coach. Stephanie shares how her diagnosis has motivated her in now helping other neurodivergents to manage their…
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For many people, adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis is very much like grieving the loss of a loved one. We move through phases of shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope, all normal processes that readily apply to learning to live with ADHD. Listen as Lacy discusses these stages of grief and what it looks like for so many of u…
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It is one thing to know that you have ADHD, to know the symptoms, to know the impulsivity, to know the behavior, to know all those things. But knowing doesn't exactly enable you all the time on how to do things differently. While the Bible doesn't specifically mention ADHD, it does discuss the importance of self-control and the use of wisdom and ou…
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Do you struggle with self reflection? It's a pretty common problem for those of us with ADHD! What did 2022 look like for you, an ADD woman, and what lessons and plans are you taking into 2023? Today, Lacy discusses the goals she set for this past year, both for herself and the podcast, and how she did or did not meet them. She reflects on where Go…
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Productivity and time management is a struggle for many of us living with ADHD. Our brains aren't naturally inclined to sequence tasks, we don't feel time moving, and we don't always recognize how long a task is actually going to take us. Listen as Lacy Estelle welcomes Marisa Loric, speaker, life and business coach, author, podcast host and the fo…
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Have you been in situations where sensations seem to be coming at you all at once and you just can't process them all? This "sensory overload" can make it difficult for a woman with ADHD to focus, and can definitely interfere with meeting expectations from day to day at school, work and home life. In today's episode, Lacy Estelle discusses what sen…
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The word "dyslexia" can be so scary for parents to hear, yet it is often diagnosed alongside ADHD. In today's episode, Lacy Estelle speaks with Dr. Rebecca Troy, founder and director of Retrain the Dyslexic Brain about her programs that help the dyslexic child's brain to hear and respond differently to language. By stimulating underutilized areas o…
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So many women with ADHD struggle with all-consuming feelings of just not being or doing enough; being a fraud, no matter how much success they have had or the obvious evidence of their accomplishments. This is called "imposter syndrome." In this episode, Lacy Estelle discusses what imposter syndrome looks like in ADHD women, the possible reasons it…
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October is ADHD Awareness Month and a wonderful opportunity to talk outloud about ADHD and the impact it has had on your life. Being outspoken about ADHD will help the next generation of girls coming up to recognize their ADHD and learn to advocate for themselves. In today's episode, Lacy Estelle encourages women to talk about their ADHD and throug…
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When you have ADHD, relationships can have hills and valleys. There are issues from your ADHD that can bring extraordinary highs and deep lows, and while there are drawbacks to the challenges ADHD brings, there are also some true benefits about being committed to a woman with ADHD. Speaking from her experience and from conversations with other ADHD…
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If you're not familiar with all the nuances of ADHD, it can be hard to see the ways it impacts your life. One thing is for certain; ADHD is more than a few, funny character "quirks" ... most times, there are some very clear signs that you have ADHD, but you have to be looking in the right places! In today's episode, Lacy Estelle goes back to basics…
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Have you heard about the "ADHD tax?" It's not an official tax, but it's sure getting a lot of time on social media lately! The "ADHD tax" refers to the accumulation of unwanted, additional expenses that are incurred because a person has ADHD. Like, all the expenses we rack up because we've forgotten to pay the bills or we got distracted and lost tr…
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As an ADHD person (or someone who cares for an ADHD person) you may have heard the term, "Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria." Psychology Today says that people with rejection sensitivity dysphoria have an emotional reaction to negative judgments, exclusion or criticism beyond what most people feel. It can trap us into constantly thinking we have to t…
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Everyone's journey with their ADHD is a little bit different, yet nearly all of us feel frustration with things like poor time management, distraction, and memory issues (among other various hallmarks.) Any one of these can make a woman feel very much alone! The truth is, ADHD is always much more manageable when we find our best community with othe…
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Are there real ways you recognize a relationship that is toxic? Is it possible to see those telling signs before you're too deep into the relationship? Can you exit a toxic relationship safely? In today's episode, Lacy continues the conversation started in Toxic Relationship Patterns, Pt. 1. In sharing her story, she hopes to help those of us who m…
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Living with ADHD can be a life of taking three steps to every other person's one step in order to function in the world. It's also common to live with the concept of being judged for not measuring up to a standard we just can't meet on our own. These struggles can cause us to be impulsive and make rash choices, and as a result, they can come into d…
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So why do ADHD or ADD women end up in toxic relationships? Listen as Lacy Estelle delves into the idea that women with ADHD are not only prone to toxic relationships but also struggle to exit them. While Lacy is not a doctor or scientist, she can look backward to her own experience and share the patterns she went through in her twenties and how bre…
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Lying is something that a lot of ADHD people struggle with and it is something that parents of kids with ADHD say over and over again, "I just don't know how to get them to stop lying!" Even as an adult woman, it can take time to rewrite the habits that we've created from a lifetime of having ADHD, and this is especially true if we've gone a long t…
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When you have ADHD in your 20’s, and you find yourself in circumstances that just feel like nearly everything and everyone is against you, you can internalize your struggles and think that almost all of your situation is your fault. This is especially true if you’re undiagnosed. What’s just life choices and what’s ADHD? Listen as Lacy Estelle conti…
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Having undiagnosed ADHD and being a young, single mom in your twenties is pretty rough. So maybe your life circumstances are different but if you're still just floundering all over the place, struggling massively and you just can't figure out why, this episode also may have some answers for you. Listen as Lacy Estelle shares her story and perspecti…
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Whether or not you have ADHD, being a mom is going to come with mistakes. The anxiousness, the fatigue, the mental load of being a mom, the constant worry of, “Am I doing enough? Am I doing things right?” But what's just as important to understand is exactly what you’re dealing with if you have ADHD as a woman with children. Listen in as Lacy Estel…
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A healthy work-life balance can be a real struggle when you have ADHD, especially if you're a woman. You've probably lived most of your life feeling like you're always forgetting something! Sometimes it's that one thing on the list at the grocery store that you forgot, or the larger list of assignments at work that you thought you had done and you …
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Many who live with ADHD have difficulty prioritizing time and measuring how much time a given task will take. This struggle is called “time blindness.” In today’s episode, Lacy explains how important managing your time as an adult with ADHD is and suggests ways to shift your mindset as well provides ideas and tools to help you succeed in spite of “…
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In today’s episode, Lacy speaks with Kristin Wilcox, PhD, a behavioral pharmacology researcher (including studying ADHD medications at Emory University and John Hopkins University School of Medicine), and author of “Andrew's Awesome Adventures with his ADHD Brain,” a two-part book where children will learn about their own inattentive-type ADHD and …
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Even though your brain doesn’t function the same way as those without ADHD, you are capable of change and you can accomplish great things, through grit, resilience, perseverance and passion! Listen in today’s episode as Lacy Estelle examines what is instrumental to achieving success in whatever you put your mind to, and how, no matter what your goa…
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Looking for facts about ADHD? A simple Google search will net tons of results, but are they reliable? Perhaps you’d like info from someone who has “been there, done that?” In today’s episode, Lacy shares some fast facts about ADHD… things you may not know, common misconceptions, and even things that she thinks are important for you to know if you'r…
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So many of us who have ADHD spend a large part of our lives focusing on all our shortfalls and all the things that we can't seem to accomplish as easily as everyone else. It comes as no surprise how easy it is then to form a really poor conception of who we are as a person and where our worth comes from in society today. In today’s episode, Lacy ta…
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