Do you push people away before they can reject you?

Do you avoid situations you might feel rejected in, even if you want to be there?

Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD might be costing you more than just your happiness.

There are real health risks associated with loneliness, which we will talk about on today's episode.

Don't worry, we will also talk about what you can do if you are struggling with loneliness and RS (Rejection Sensitivity) in ADHD.

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Sources:

https://neurosciencenews.com/positive-imagining-social-neuroscience-30036/

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Have you ever stopped to consider what your negative thinking is costing you?

Are you wasting your energy on negative-thinking, even when the negative projections might not come true?

In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of becoming aware of our negative-thinking in ADHD and what you can do about it.

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Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

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Have you ever asked yourself the question, "am I enough?" Or maybe, "am I doing enough?"

These questions can touch every part of our lives.

We can be left asking:

• Am I a good enough parent?
• Am I a good enough spouse?
• Am I a good enough employee or business owner?
• Am I a good enough friend, daughter, sister?

Asking these questions about our worth and identity as women with ADHD can breed so much discontentment and cause us to distrust ourselves.

So, how do we learn to feel confident about who our worth and identity? Join me in today's episode and I'll walk you through it!

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

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In this episode Kelsey Spronk, ADHD mom and entrepreneur, explains how identifying and living by your core values can reduce overwhelm and bring more joy and purpose to life. She clearly differentiates self-care (survival), needs (thriving), and values (what makes you feel alive).

Kelsey uses a plant metaphor (soil = self-care, air, sunshine and rain = needs, lightning bolts = values) and offers practical questions and examples to help you choose 3–5 values that light you up, such as learning, creativity, or achievement.

She closes with simple action steps:

1. Write down your values
2. Brainstorm ways to incorporate them into daily life, and
3. Prioritize meaningful goals to build confidence and a fuller cup to pour from.

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

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Host Kelsey Spronk, an ADHD mom and entrepreneur, explains why healthy boundaries are essential to self-advocacy and living into God’s calling.

The episode breaks boundary-setting into five practical areas:

1. your thoughts
2. your words
3. your actions (what you say yes and no to)
4. who you listen to, and
5. who you spend time with.

Kelsey walks listeners through awareness exercises for difficult thought patterns (like comparison and catastrophizing), guidelines for who to be vulnerable with, and rules to protect your schedule and attention (sleep on yes, set timers, limit phone/social media use). She also encourages testing outside opinions against your values and faith, and protecting quality time with the people who matter.

Overall, the episode offers simple, actionable steps to help you become the person God is calling you to be—by protecting your time, your heart, and your focus so you can grow in confidence and success with ADHD.

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

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In this episode Kelsey invites listeners to seek God’s calling and set realistic, faith-filled goals while moving past perfectionism, comparison, and all-or-nothing thinking.

She guides you through questions to clarify purpose, highlights using your strengths, and recommends supports and systems to follow through.

Practical tips and an offer for one-on-one coaching help listeners take actionable steps toward a purposeful, God-centered life.

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

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In this episode Kelsey explores what to do when friendships feel stuck or painful, offering compassionate, practical advice for people with ADHD who feel lonely or misunderstood.

She covers seven steps:

1. It’s okay to take breaks
2. It’s okay to let go of harmful relationships
3. It’s okay to adjust expectations
4. It’s okay to set boundaries
5. It’s okay to grieve what’s lost
6. It’s okay to make new friends by showing up where you enjoy, and
7. It's good to remember your worth isn’t defined by your friendships

Listen for encouragement to be brave, practice self-advocacy, and try small actions that lead to more authentic connections and belonging!

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✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

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In this episode, Kelsey Spronk explains the science behind why using your ADHD strengths boosts well-being — from dopamine and neural reinforcement to measurable gains in performance and joy.

She ties this research to faith, reminding listeners that strengths are God-given gifts meant to reflect Him.

In today's episode, we will:

• walk through common strength categories
• offer practical ways to identify and incorporate your strengths at home, work, and in relationships, and
• encourage living authentically to find true belonging.

Resources:

✋ Need some extra support? I offer 1-on-1 coaching! Just head to my website and book a Free, 15-minute intake call: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/

🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don't miss out: www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

Sources:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8200469/
• https://www.biripublishing.com/blogs/character-strengths/the-science-of-strengths-how-positive-psychology-redefines-success