Do you ever struggle with the discrepancy between who you thought you’d be vs. who you actually are? We all have expectations, hopes and dreams for our lives. But what happens when it just isn’t working? It’s time to reflect and make some changes! In today’s episode, I will go over how you can move past the outdated expectations you had for yourself and move into your true calling. Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don’t miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse ⭐ Remember to hit that ”follow” button so you don’t miss future episodes! ✅ Download your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here Related Episodes: 63 // You are NOT a Horrible Person (a window into ADHD behavior) 70 // Do You Often Feel Disappointed? How ADHD Plays a Role

When we have expectations that aren’t met… we end up feeling disappointed. In others, in our circumstances and in ourselves. Feeling disappointed is a normal feeling, but I want to help you avoid the shame-spiral that sometimes joins our self-disappointment. In today’s episode, I will give you practical tips to help you overcome self-disappointment in ADHD. Happy listening! Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don’t miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse ⭐ Remember to hit that ”follow” button so you don’t miss future episodes! ✅ Download your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here Related Episodes: 63 // You are NOT a Horrible Person (a window into ADHD behavior) 70 // Do You Often Feel Disappointed? How ADHD Plays a Role

I was SO nervous that this last week was going to be a complete train wreck. Home alone with our 3 kids without support, how could that possibly go well?! But something strange happened... the week went really well AND I had more energy than usual. Huh? How does that make sense?! I sat down to figure out what gave me this extra energy and today I’m sharing with you my 3 tips for having more energy as a woman with ADHD. Happy listening! Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don’t miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse ⭐ Remember to hit that ”follow” button so you don’t miss future episodes! ✅ Download your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here Related Episodes: 60 // Why is Setting Realistic Expectations in ADHD So Hard? 63 // You are NOT a Horrible Person (a window into ADHD behavior)

Prioritizing when you have ADHD can be challenging... Especially when we aren’t motivated simply by knowing that something needs to get done. In today’s episode, I will go through some of the reasons why ADHD makes it more challenging to prioritize. I will also give you 6 tips that will help you to prioritize. Happy listening! Resources: 🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don’t miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse ⭐ Remember to hit that ”follow” button so you don’t miss future episodes! 📙 ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell (M.D.) and John J. Ratey M.D. 🌐 https://neurodivergentinsights.com/adhd-motivation/?srsltid=AfmBOooB1RrJACB-pqcdzmb7ANDqtBl1Bd1987hpM_G_S8eM0DzlYfxc Related Episodes: 60 // Why is Setting Realistic Expectations in ADHD So Hard? 59 // How to Create Balance with ADHD

How do you talk about yourself? In front of others, but also to yourself? Do you give yourself labels? Especially when you feel like you’ve failed at something? Do you call yourself things like lazy, slow, disorganized, never going to amount to anything, etc.? Do you hesitate to give yourself credit where credit is due or shy away from sharing your strengths or accomplishments? If so, this episode is for you! RESOURCES:  🌐 The 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course is coming up! Join the waitlist so you don’t miss out on early signup discounts and freebies. Join the waitlist at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

Maybe they gave you a weird look, or they didn’t say hi... whatever the reason, you leave the conversation feeling convinced that this person doesn’t like you! Ugh, what an awful feeling. You are not alone! As women with ADHD, there are a lot of contributing factors that can make us feel like people don’t like us. Rejection Sensitivity anyone? In today’s episode, I will go over several reasons I believe contribute to us feeling like people don’t like us (and what we can do about it!). Happy listening! 🌐 Join the waitlist for the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course! Sign up at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

The holidays can be incredibly stressful... family dynamics, finances, in-laws, overstimulation... all coupled with poor executive functioning? It can be a recipe for disaster. But don’t lose hope! In today’s episode, I want to encourage women with ADHD with a few ways they can prepare for this holiday season so they can avoid burnout and overcome their self-doubt. Happy listening! ✅ Download your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here 📅 Download your FREE yearly planner here Or head to: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner   🌐 Enter your name for a FREE coaching session and be the 1st to know about the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course. Sign up at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

The painful reality is that life isn’t fair. It’s just not. But there’s something encouraging about recognizing that life, and life with ADHD, isn’t fair. It somehow frees us to let go of comparison, self-doubt and bitterness and focus on our own journey. In today’s episode, I will give some examples of how life with ADHD isn’t fair and what our choices are when we are faced with this reality.  ⭐ Remember to hit that ”follow” button so you don’t miss future episodes! 🌐 Enter your name for a FREE coaching session and be the 1st to know about the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course. Sign up at www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse

Want to win a FREE coaching session and be the 1st to know about the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course? Go to www.adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse and sign up! In this episode Kelsey Spronk discusses ADHD masking and how living inauthentically can cause burnout, unhappiness, and longer searches for belonging. She explains why women with ADHD often hide their struggles—from societal expectations to people-pleasing, perfectionism, and rejection sensitivity—and reminds listeners they are made enough and called with purpose. Kelsey gives practical steps to build God-centered confidence and unmask: learn who you are, discover how you function best, find people who celebrate you, and ask God about your calling. She also shares info on a free coaching session giveaway and the upcoming 30-day ADHD Confidence course.

Episode 100!! Thank you SO much for being here with me on this journey. I hope and pray that it has helped you to live more confidently with ADHD. In today’s episode, I will go over 6 ways you can overcome self-doubt in ADHD, along with some examples of how this can look. I would LOVE to hear from you - what’s been helpful, what you’ve learned, what you want more of... all of it! You can do this be leaving a written review (wherever you listen) or by emailing me at Kelsey.Spronk@gmail.com (I can’t wait to hear from you!). 🔗 You can sign up for the 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course Waitlist: adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse (plus, you’ll be entered to win a FREE Coaching Session!)  Want help now? Check out 1-on-1 coaching via my website, www.adhdwithconfidence.com

Sometimes people are well-meaning... and still say some really unhelpful, and even hurtful things to women with ADHD. Have you heard any of these? Know, you are not alone! These comments can cut deep and make us question ourselves. I hope I can help you build God-centered confidence here in the podcast and via the upcoming 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course (go to adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse to get email updates!).  Let’s fight Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD by building our confidence on the foundation that we are made on purpose, with a purpose and have the unconditional love of the God who created us 🔗 Sign up for the 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course Waitlist: adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse Want help now? Check out 1-on-1 coaching via my website, www.adhdwithconfidence.com

What is the one way you are guaranteed to fail with ADHD? In today’s episode, I will break down the #1 thing that will cause you to fail, how it shows up and how to avoid it. If you are a woman with ADHD looking to build confidence, make sure you sign up for the waitlist for my 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course that will launch in early 2026. 🔗 Sign up for the 30-Day ADHD Confidence Course Waitlist: adhdwithconfidence.com/adhdcourse Want help now? Check out my 1-on-1 coaching via my website, www.adhdwithconfidence.com  I hope today’s show encourages you!

Ever wondered how to approach your friends, family members or coworkers with ADHD? This episode will help! In this episode, I break it down into 6 steps that will help you understand how you can connect with those around you who have ADHD. *If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member! It helps us women with ADHD to feel more understood, valued and connected. For more information on ADHD and tips to build confidence, make sure you follow the show. Resources: 1. Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here. 2. For 1-on-1 coaching, head to my website: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  3. To join a community of like-minded women, join our community group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aswe9rP3a/  4. Related Episodes: 71 // Understanding How ADHD Affects Our Families, with Dr. Tamara Rosier 72 // ADHD Families, the ADHD Nervous System & Survival Thinking, with Dr. Tamara Rosier 5. Learn more about ADHD via these books:  ADHD 2.0 You, Me & Our ADHD Family Your Brain’s Not Broken

In case you missed it, this is actually part two of a two-part interview. So you can go to the most recent episode if you missed part one. Otherwise, go ahead and listen for part two of the interview on the connections between ADHD and eating disorders. This episode explores how ADHD traits like impulsivity and forgetfulness interact with eating disorders such as binge eating disorder and ARFID. It covers practical strategies—planning meals, creating an ”owner’s manual” for your needs, using sticky notes and phone prompts, pairing cues with music or art, and asking supportive people to remind you in nonjudgmental ways. If you or a loved one is struggling, the guest urges reaching out for help early (treatment options such as the Emily Program and resources like the Peace Meal podcast are discussed). Recovery is possible, and small supports and planning can make a big difference! For 1-on-1 coaching with me, head to my website: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  To Learn More about Dr. Jillian Lampert, go to her: Page - https://emilyprogram.com/about-us/leadership-team/jillian-lampert/ Website - https://emilyprogram.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyprogram/

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Jillian Lampert about the strong connection between ADHD and eating disorders. What a fascinating conversation! Make sure you Follow the show so you don’t miss part 2, as this interview will be split into two parts.  I hope you learn something new or are encouraged by today’s episode. Enjoy listening! Learn More: Dr. Jillian Lampert’s Page - https://emilyprogram.com/about-us/leadership-team/jillian-lampert/ Website - https://emilyprogram.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyprogram/

Self-advocacy in ADHD is crucial. And also so challenging to actually implement. Today, I will give you a few steps you can follow if you want to learn how to advocate for yourself as a woman with ADHD. Resources: 1. Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner here. 2. For 1-on-1 coaching, head to my website: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  3. To join a community of like-minded women, join our community group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aswe9rP3a/

Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind? Like everyone else has the upper edge? Perhaps you are struggling with one of the 10 things I discuss on today’s episode. If you feel like ADHD is holding you back, I hope today’s episode encourages you and reminds you that you are enough, you are capable and you are loved - just as you are.  Resources: 1. Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner via my website, https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  2. For one-on-one coaching, head to my website, https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  3. To join a community of like-minded women, join our community group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aswe9rP3a/

Are you striving for productivity and efficiency? Do you ever wish your brain functioned like someone else’s, so that you could get more done? Listen to my conversation with ADHD Coach, Diane Thomson, to hear her take on ”productivity” and the power of knowledge when it comes to understanding ourselves as women with ADHD.  To learn more about Diane, head to her website, https://www.thomsonblueprints.com/  Resources: 1. Get your FREE Daily ADHD Planner via Free Resources on my website, https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  2. For one-on-one coaching, head to my website: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/  3. To join a community of like-minded women, join our community group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aswe9rP3a/

Stuck in comparison? It’s not a fun place to be! In today’s episode, I’ll give you 5 tips to avoid comparison, after I discuss the downsides of comparing and why having ADHD makes it even trickier to avoid. I hope you find this episode helpful!

Sometimes it just feels too hard. To work towards our goals. To work on becoming a better person. Sometimes it just feels like, what’s the point? In this episode, I’m going to share with you my own experience of not feeling like it. Not feeling like working towards becoming a better mom, but also the reality of what happens if we give up. If you feel like giving up on becoming the person you’re striving for, join me in today’s episode!