An ADD Woman with Lacy Estelle

In part two of “Should I Seek an ADHD Diagnosis?” host Lacy Estelle continues the conversation into the practical and emotional aspects of seeking an ADHD diagnosis. She offers detailed guidance on obtaining educational accommodations for children and emphasizes the personal empowerment that comes with understanding one's mental health. Lacy also shares her own journey, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and the potential benefits of a formal diagnosis for both personal and relational well-being.Links & Resources:ADHD: Should I Seek A Diagnosis? Pt. 1Support the Show.

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 emotional aspects of seeking a diagnosis, addresses the benefits of clarity and tailored support, and provides insights into the diagnostic testing process and medication management for ADHD. Her compassionate approach creates a supportive space for listeners to navigate their own path towards self-discovery and acceptance.Support the Show.

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 positive aspects of ADHD, Lacy shares personal anecdotes and vivid stories, examining how ADHD can foster resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills. From the challenges of receiving a diagnosis to the uplifting realizations of unique abilities, the episode highlights the unrecognized opportunities that ADHD brings to the table.Links & Resources:ADHD Personality and Communication with Kerri GoodmanSupport the Show.

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 the fear-based parenting narrative and shares insightful experiences to help you embrace faith and act in ways that glorify God. Plus, don't miss her candid take on Bill Gothard's teachings and why they don't align with biblical principles.3 Key Takeaways:- Parenting is not a series of transactions guaranteeing successful outcomes; it's a journey of faith, intention, and individual growth.- True fulfillment comes from a relationship with God that is rooted in grace and faith, rather than fear and a checklist of tasks.- Our worth and the worth of our relationships, especially with our children, are not defined by societal standards but through compassion and trust in God's plan.Links & Resources:#192 Escaping Legalism and Cult-like Teachings, with Jinger Duggar Vuolo, on The Alisa Childers PodcastThe Intentional Mom Podcast | Simple, Practical Life & Home Solutions for Women of All Ages & Stages of Life Support the show

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 experiences as both a mother with ADHD and a parent of a child struggling academically due to the condition. She shares her family's personal story, discussing her son's difficulties in school, the importance of perseverance in skill-building, and the transformative decision to swap a PlayStation 5 for a trampoline to encourage physical activity.As always, we greatly appreciate your support by leaving a 5-star review and rating of the show on your preferred platform. Your feedback will help the show reach more individuals who can benefit from the uplifting and insightful content.Momentous ExperienceCatching up with people from

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 reducing screen time may help re-sensitize the brain's reward centers. Join Lacy as she shares her insights and experiences, and stay tuned to hear how this decision unfolds for her family.Resources:Healing ADD (Revised Edition): The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD, by Dr. Daniel AmenSupport the show

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 emotional pain of disappointment, and emphasizes the importance of embracing, learning, and growing from it. Through her candid conversation, Lacy provides a Christian woman's perspective on coping with disappointment and invites listeners to align their perspectives for healthier relationships and personal growth. Reach out to Lacy Estelle via:Email: podcast@anaddwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anaddwoman.comLacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSupport the show

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 word, to the practice of building new behavioral habits, Lacy provides guidance on navigating these struggles from a Christian perspective.Resources & LinksWhy You'll Never Change Who You Are (season 2, episode 19)As always, we greatly appreciate your support by leaving a 5-star review and rating of the show on your preferred platform. Your feedback will help the show reach more individuals who can benefit from the uplifting and insightful content.Support the show

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 work and the transformation of the heart to become more like Him. So get ready to challenge your perceptions and gain a new perspective on change and faith in this thought-provoking episode.Links & Resources:Why You Shouldn't Make New Years Resolutions as an ADHDerSupport the show

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 mentorship program for guidance and support, as well as a mindset course centered on Christian meditation and reliance on God. Her earnest prayer is that listeners will prioritize their goals and seek internal transformation, emphasizing the need to align their hearts with God's provision.Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anADDwoman.comLacy's Facebook group:Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSupport the show

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 contributing to an exclusive fund for An ADD Woman with Lacy Estelle to gift someone else a 'Christmas' each year. This is not tax deductible and is a gift. Thank You For Your Help! Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anADDwoman.comLacy's Facebook group:Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSupport the showSupport the show

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 us that even in our darkest times, God is always with us, guiding us towards a brighter future. Join Lacy as she shares the start of her journey to finding self-worth and the important reminder that we will gain all of the strength we hold within and see the miracles that can occur when we open our hearts to God and to others.Links & Resources Mentioned: Dear Broke, Single Mom (blog post) Pay It Forward Christmas Fund, click here!   A one-time donation you are contributing to an exclusive fund for An ADD Woman with Lacy Estelle to gift someone else a 'Christmas' each year. This is not tax deductible and is a gift. Thank You For Your Help! Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anADDwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSmells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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 often offered in self-help books and guides, providing insights and personal experiences to help you identify and address the challenges you're facing. Tune in to discover how Lacy's mentorship program offers a supportive and empathetic environment to help you navigate change with an ADHD brain.If you found Lacy's insights valuable, she would love to hear your feedback! Please consider leaving a review and rating for the ADDW podcast to help others discover this valuable resource.Links & Resources Mentioned:The Virgin Diet:  Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days by JJ Virgin Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anADDwoman.comLacy's Facebook group:Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSupport the show

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 the world of special needs parenting and homeschooling. In this thought-provoking episode, Katie Keene shares her personal journey and insights, offering practical advice and inspiration to help you on your own homeschooling path. Katie Keene also highlights the importance of building a "family government" that fosters communication and collaboration, enabling parents to avoid losing their temper and maintain a peaceful home environment. Discover how homeschooling can provide a deep, connected experience for both parents and children. Links & Resources Mentioned:For more from Katie Keene, visit her Linktree at @familysuccess or find her podcast, Her Home and Heart, wherever you listen!HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) is the trusted movement leader that makes homeschooling possible by caring for member families and protecting and securing the future of homeschooling, www.hslda.org Reach out to Lacy at: Email: podcast@anADDwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anADDwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group Gyre & Gimble Pencil Gidgets – Textured Silicone Pencil Sleeve for Serene and Silent Fidgeting (at Amazon) Support the show

"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 mom. With authenticity and vulnerability, Lacy reminds us that perfection is unrealistic and that none of us is exempt from struggle. From feelings of guilt about working outside the home to the challenges of parenting through brokenness, Lacy shares her journey and offers encouragement and perspective to all women, regardless of whether they have children or not. Tune in for a relatable and insightful conversation on the complex emotions of motherhood and the importance of self-compassion. As always, if you've been impacted by Lacy's podcast, please show your support by leaving a review or rating on the platform where you listen!Links & Resources:Gyre & Gimble Pencil Gidgets – Textured Silicone Pencil Sleeve for Serene and Silent Fidgeting (at Amazon)Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anADDwoman.comLacy's Facebook group:Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support GroupSupport the show

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 adapting our communication approach to effectively connect with others, all without compromising our core identity. Lacy and Kerri explore this question by diving into the DISC assessment, a tool that helps identify our natural behavioral styles and communication preferences. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, they shed light on the journey of self-discovery and share practical strategies for finding peace, patience, and productivity in our daily lives. If you've ever wondered how to overcome the challenges of ADHD while staying true to who you are, join us on this episode as we dive deep into finding harmony between our unique traits and the world around us.Links & Resources:About the DISC personality assessment, www.kerrigoodman.com/personality-assessments.html Kerri Goodman's website: www.kerrigoodman.comKerri Goodman's podcast, I Meant To Do That Free resources from Kerri Goodman:Core Values Worksheet and Relevant Tips and StrategiesThree Steps to Eliminate Over-thinking and Take Action (worksheet)Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anADDwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anADDwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group   Cast Yourself InCast Yourself In tells the amazing stories of Jesus' extraordinary work in the Muslim...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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 addressing the shame-guilt dynamic in the context of ADHD, Lacy offers a perspective that will resonate with Christian women struggling to reconcile their faith with their neurodivergent brains. She emphasizes the importance of understanding God's unconditional love and forgiveness, reminding listeners that Jesus died for all sins, past and future.Links & Resources:Vote for Lacy as Best Female Host at the 2023 Spark Media Ignite Fan Awards here:www.sparkmedia.ventures/ignite-2023-awards Reach out to Lacy at:Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group 

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, express anger, or even resort to malice as unhealthy coping mechanisms. Lacy dives into the importance of understanding the difference between conflict and fighting, and with practical advice and a compassionate approach, she provides listeners with strategies to embrace healthier ways of managing conflicts and fostering better relationships. Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 episode, Lacy delves into the complex relationship between ADHD and shame.  She discusses the importance of understanding the role of shame in our upbringing and how it shapes our perception of ourselves.  Reflecting on her own experiences with shame and destructive behaviors, Lacy shares profound insights on shifting from shame to guilt, embracing surrender to Christ, and finding self-forgiveness and personal transformation. Links & Resources:Blog post, ADHD And Shame: The Who, What and WhyJulie Slattery, Finding the Hero in Your HusbandRomans 1:161 Peter 1:5 Ephesians 3:162 Peter 1:3Romans 15:13  Ep. 19: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHDGenesis 2:25 Reach out to Lacy Estelle via:Email: podcast@anaddwoman.comFacebook group: @anADDwomanInstagram: @anADDwomanWebsite: www.anaddwoman.comLacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 habit changes she's made that are having a positive impact on her life with ADHD. From regulating your sleep to reducing screen time, these small changes can have a transformative impact. Resources & Links:Lacy's MicroHabit Challenge, visit AnADDWoman.com/microhabit-challenge/ to join!Alarmy, on Apple App Store or Google Play "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV) Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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, Lacy explores ADHD coaching and its benefits for managing the ADHD brain. She introduces CoachBit, an online platform designed to help adolescents and teens develop study skills, focus, time management, and overall well-being. CoachBit provides daily check-ins, expert coaches, and personalized modules for effective coaching. Join the conversation as Lacy discusses the power of coaching in creating everyday habits that can help effectively manage ADHD. Resources and Links The Coachbit Habit Building Program delivers a science-backed study skills and life coach program through personalized content and accountability with real coaches. Coachbit's solution is based on habit changing interventions that create lasting positive behaviors for pre-teens and teens. Listeners of An ADD Woman can visit the link here for more information.  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Cleer (at Amazon) Visit Lacy Estelle's Amazon store, here, for more recommended resources. Read the show notes here!  Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 between occasional occurrences and the consistent impact of ADHD on one's behavior and daily functioning. In this episode, Lacy addresses the misconception that everyone is a little ADHD and clarifies the difference between occasional forgetfulness and the prevalence of ADHD symptoms that significantly interfere with daily life. She also shares statistics on ADHD prevalence, the challenges faced by women with ADHD, and how it can be important to seek a diagnosis for validation, understanding, and potential lifestyle changes. Resources and LinksBlog post,  https://anaddwoman.com/an-add-woman-podcast/isnt-everyone-a-little-adhd/ Ep. #12: ADHD in your 20s, Part 1 Ep. #13: ADHD in your 20s, Part 2 Atomic Habits by James Clear ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? By Walt Karnisky MD Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 management, and personal well-being.  By sharing her top 10 essentials, Lacy provides valuable insights into how these products have positively impacted her life, making it easier to navigate the daily demands of ADHD. Whether you're an individual with ADHD or looking for gift ideas for someone with ADHD, this episode offers valuable insights and recommendations to make life easier and more manageable. Resources and Links Blog post, 10 Things that Make My ADHD Life Easier Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 her mental health. In this, she hopes to shed light on these issues and offer support to other women who may be going through similar struggles. Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 money well, as well as sharing stories of diagnosed clients who found ways with their diagnosis to take charge of their finances. Resources and Links Get your copy of Stephanie Berman's free Bill Tracker at her website, www.BermanBudgeting.com Stephanie Berman on Instagram, @yourneurodivergentmoneycoach Profit First by Mike Michalowicz at Amazon Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz at Amazon Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 us with ADHD when we similarly grieve our ADHD brain.  She shows how 2 Corinthians 7:11 leaves us with perhaps the most important purpose, that God often will use any grief (including over ADHD) to produce a fervor in us to return to devotion of Him. Foundational Scripture: For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter. 2 Corinthians 7:11, ESV Resources & Links Episode 12: Lacy's Story: ADHD in Your 20s, Part 1 Episode 13: Lacy's Story: ADHD in Your 20s, Part 2 Healing ADD by Dr. Daniel Amen at Amazon Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 our faith makes a way to make change. In today's episode, Lacy discusses how the Bible has an answer as to why this is and how we can move forward this year in our faith and with ADHD. Foundational Scripture: Who is wise and understanding among you?  By his good conduct, let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.  This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.  For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder in every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. (James 3:13, ESV) Resources & LinksEpisode 12: Lacy's Story: ADHD in Your 20s, Part 1 Episode 12: Lacy's Story: ADHD in Your 20s, Part 2 Melissa Dougherty on Facebook Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 God is working in her life now and where He is leading her by: recognizing behavior patterns focusing as much attention as possible on her relationship with God and with Scripture, and building her very best life with God, family, podcast and blog, all with ADHD. Resources & Links Defying Jihad, by Esther Ahmad and Craig Borlase You're Not Enough (And That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culure of Self-Love by Allie Beth Stuckey Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture by Natasha Crain Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture's Assault on Christianity by Erwin W. Lutzer The Pirate Coast by Richard Zacks Knowing Scripture by RC Sproul Strangely Bright by Joe Rigney Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets and New Age Practices in the Church by Holly Pivec Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 founder of Mama Work It! to discuss mindsets and strategies to be more productive with your time. Through her books, courses and coaching programs, Marisa helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill-in-the-blank life! Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen. Resources and Links: Time MOMagement: The FREE 5 Day Experience Mini Course! Get access to this totally free training that will take you from OVERWHELMED to EMPOWERED juggling all things #momlife. https://www.mamaworkit.com/freeminicourse 5 Productivity Hacks for Mompreneurs! Save time, energy and frustration while you juggle all things #bizmomlife https://www.mamaworkit.com/opt-in Mama Work It Podcast, https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast Coaching with Marisa Lonic, at her website www.mamaworkit.com Marisa on Facebook, @letmamaworkit Marisa on Instagram, @letmamaworkit Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (at Amazon) Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 sensory overload looks like for the woman with ADHD.  She explains how there is hope in Christ for even this, and offers three of the ways she's found to stretch and strengthen her ability to cope with sensory overload as a Christian woman with ADHD. Resources and Links: Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 of the brain through repetitive exercises, new neural connections for language can be created that allow the dyslexic child to spell, decode unfamiliar words, follow and process a conversation, and most importantly, have confidence to be a good learner. Dr. Rebecca Troy has a Doctorate in Education, is Nationally Board Certified in Early and Middle Literacy and has over 15 years experience working with children and teens to retrain how the brain hears and responds to language. Retrain the Dyslexia Brain has 3 programs to help the dyslexic child: ReTrain the Dyslexic Brain Momentum Program Advanced Spelling Support Resources and Links: Instagram: Dr. Rebecca Troy, www.instagram.com/drrebeccatroy/ Facebook: Retraining the Dyslexic Brain Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPEF9ddlACTSa3Awc5h_Sw Facebook Group: Dyslexia Solutions Inner Circle, www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiasolutionsinnercircle Dr. Troy's website: www.drrebeccatroy.com Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 crops up in our lives, and how perfectionism (or the lack of it!) is not the answer to the things God calls us to. If God has called you to it, you can have faith that He'll take you through it, even if you feel like an imposter! Resources and Links Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 through examples from her own life, shows how carrying it alone has affected her self-esteem and self-worth as a woman with ADHD. In this episode, you will learn: The impact of ADHD on women's lives The unique challenges faced by women with ADHD The importance of awareness and understanding of ADHD in women. Resources and Links Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 women, Lacy Estelle talks at length about how ADHD impacts the love relationships women have, both positively and negatively.  She shares good counsel on how to navigate relationships in ways that accommodate your ADHD and benefit everyone involved in this episode that can speak to every woman with ADHD, regardless of relationship status. Resources and Links Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 and shares some of her most embarrassing signs that she had ADHD.  They may not be common to everyone, but in hindsight, they were flashing neon lights to her. From skipping down different career paths to chronic tardiness to the ever changing long term goals, Lacy shares openly about her ADHD struggles in this episode outlining common ADHD symptoms. Resources and LinksReach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 track of our overdraft fees or that oil change the car needed but we postponed, and it caused the car to break down... all of these cost us money, time and patience! In today's episode, Lacy Estelle discusses how we as ADHD'ers have a huge blind spot, almost an "out of sight, out of mind" mentality, and it causes us a lot of grief in our lives especially in matters that impact our money.  Lacy explains how: We don't have much of a concept of how our habits compound because we don't see it in real-time. We don't know exactly how to map the steps out to get to the future we want, and that keeps us stuck. We struggle pushing good habits into our long term memory. Lacy also shares some practical insight from her experience on how to form new necessary habits as a person with ADHD, and how to work on lessening the "ADHD tax" that's stealing from your future! Resources and LinksAtomicHabits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (at Amazon) Dr. Kojo, on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/drkojosarfo/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group:  Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 take on the weight of someone else's rejection, and change and morph into the person they want us to be.  In today's episode, Lacy discusses questions you can ask to better assess the truth and reality of rejection, identify signs of how we are getting stuck in emotionally charged situations that encourage RSD reactions, and how to recognize that rejection is not always rational.  She also offers ideas for coping with RSD, through management, medication and counseling. Resources and Links Psychology Today on rejection sensitivity dysphoria, “What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?” by Andrea Bonior Ph.D. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (at Amazon) Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized mentorship program with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, and recognize your weaknesses without letting them weigh you down. For more information on this limited program and the current pricing offer, visit www/lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 others who understand. In this episode, Lacy speaks with Trina of My Lady ADHD, an ADHD influencer and entrepreneur who advocates for women and the neurodivergent subsect of us ladies. Trina shares a bit of her journey to discovering her ADHD and how social media gave her an outlet to find community in the joys and challenges of the ADHD life. She is all about embracing our differences and recognizing the unique ability and empathy that ADHD gives us. You can catch her on her Instagram at MyLadyADHD and keep an eye out for her soon to come podcast with the same name! Trina is a mom, wife and super fun, outgoing person whose heart is all for ADHD women. Resources and Links Find Trina at her website, My Lady ADHD and on Instagram, @myladyadhd Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized mentorship program with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, and recognize your weaknesses without letting them weigh you down. For more information on this limited program and the current special pricing offer, visit www/lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: @anADDwoman Instagram: @anADDwoman Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 may find ourselves in or near unhealthy relationships to cope with the reality of ADHD difficulties and to set healthy boundaries before we're in too deep. Links & Resources Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized mentorship program with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, and recognize your weaknesses without letting them weigh you down. For more information on this limited program and the current special pricing offer, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233 The “No Test” could help prevent domestic violence Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 direct conflict with being a person of faith. In today's episode, Lacy discusses how her faith in God and ADHD collided when she let her ADHD take the wheel and she walked away from her faith.  In her perceived rejection by God, she marched down a road of self love and self-satisfaction.  A life-changing consequence of those choices helped her to realize that her life wasn't going the way she wanted it to and she not only had to critically re-examine her problems with Christianity, but also find how to reconcile it with her ADHD. Links & Resources Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Books by C.S. Lewis on faith, Signature Classics on Faith The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel (Case for ... Series) The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9, KJV) Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 breaking away from toxic relationships brought freedom. This is the first of a multipart series on ADHD women and toxic relationships. Links & Resources Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 time undiagnosed. Listen as Lacy Estelle talks about why lying is a struggle when you have ADHD and how you can stop this common problem right in it's tracks. Links & Resources Motion is the new way to get 25% more done. Say goodbye to To-Do lists and calendars. It's the app that uses artificial intelligence to optimize your day. It takes all of your tasks, all of your meetings, and builds one perfect schedule. Visit Motion here (affiliate link) and get TWO weeks free! Guided Mentorship Program with Lacy Estelle: A personalized one-on-one mentorship with Lacy Estelle for ADHD adult women and mothers to help you gain clarity of your value, navigate the tricky waters of your interpersonal relationships while having ADHD, recognize your weakness without letting them weigh you down, find and build on your strengths, accountability to make habit changes, celebrate successes, and recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it starts. For more information on this limited program, visit https://lacyestelle.com/mentorship/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 continues with Part 2 of her story as a single mom in her 20's trying to navigate life with undiagnosed ADHD and be encouraged that your story can be victorious, too! Resources and Links: Motion is the new way to get 25% more done. Say goodbye to To-Do lists and calendars. It's the app that uses artificial intelligence to optimize your day. It takes all of your tasks, all of your meetings, and builds one perfect schedule. Visit Motion here (affiliate link) and get TWO weeks free! Reach out to Lacy Estelle via: Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 perspective on her turbulent 20s with undiagnosed ADHD and see if you can find some help for your journey. Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 Estelle talks on ADHD and motherhood … and how you as an ADHD mom can especially help your child with ADHD. Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 hadn't yet completed. And because we're constantly asking ourselves, "is everything actually getting done or am I forgetting," you can start wondering if you are even able to take a break! (The answer is, YES, you can!) In today's episode, Lacy talks about trying to find that "work-life balance" and the challenges of finding it when you have ADHD, and shares some ideas on tools and mindsets that can help. Links & ResourcesMonday.com Trello Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 “time blindness.” Links & Resources Time Timer® Desktop App (Mac or Windows) Toggl Track   Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group

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 parents/caregivers learn the science behind ADHD from someone in the trenches. Dr. Wilcox is also parent to her son, Andrew, with inattentive ADHD. Links & Resources Andrew's Awesome Adventures with his ADHD Brain by Kristin Wilcox, PhD, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MSI Press Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, available at Amazon Lacy's Facebook group: Mothering the Storm Accountability and Support Group Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com

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 goals are, it is possible to succeed with ADHD. Links & ResourcesAtomic Habits by James Clear (Amazon) Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: https://www.anaddwoman.com

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're either an adult with ADHD, a mother with ADHD or mother parenting a child with ADHD. Links & ResourcesADDitude Magazine (Inside the ADHD mind) https://www.additudemag.com/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28722868/ The History of ADHD, A Timeline https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/history ADHD Statistics: New ADD Facts and Research https://www.additudemag.com/statistics-of-adhd/ What is Executive Dysfunction? https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-executive-function-disorder/ When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa: Differentiating Signs of Emotional Dysregulation https://www.additudemag.com/mood-disorder-bipolar-vs-adhd-symptoms/ Where ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Overlap https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-bipolar-symptoms-overlap/ How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/ Parenting and ADHD | ADDitude Magazine https://www.additudemag.com/tag/parenting/ Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.anaddwoman.com

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 talks about how she hid her ADHD from the people who cared about her the most and how once she realized it was ADHD, she was able to piece together her identity apart from her struggles. It is possible to form your identity apart from your ADHD; listen as Lacy shares her story. Links & Resources 12 Most Common Ways ADD Kills Relationships (and How to Fix It) Daniel Amen, MD ADD/ADHD and the Heightened Risk of Addiction The Amen Clinic Reach out to Lacy Estelle via Email: podcast@anaddwoman.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/anADDwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/anaddwoman/ Website: www.lacyestelle.com