Navigating Adult ADHD

Feb 03 2025 104 ep. 31 mins 19
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Education, Support & Coaching for Adults with ADHD. 

Combing science backed research and evidence based coaching tools to help you understand & work with your ADHD brain. 

With a no BS approach, this Podcast will help you better understand your unique ADHD brain & how you can work with it to feel better, increase your self-confidence, improve your relationships & achieve your goals. 

Empowering adults with ADHD to thrive. 

**Xena Jones is not a medical professional. This podcast is not a substitute for medical advice.**

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#99 Ask better questions, improve your ADHD life: Empowering Vs Disempowering Questions

Feb 03 2025 28 mins  
Did you know the questions you ask yourself every day can shape how you think, feel & act? Our ADHD brains are constantly firing off questions—from “What time is it?” to “Why can’t I get my sh*t together?” But here’s the thing: disempowering questions lead to disempowering answers. In this episode, we’re diving into how the questions you ask can make or break yo

#98 Why do I forget you love me? Emotional Permanence & ADHD

Jan 27 2025 22 mins  
Do you ever find yourself questioning whether someone still cares about you when you haven’t talked or seen each other in a while? Or maybe you’ve wondered if a new relationship was real when you didn’t hear from them for a few days? If so, you’re not alone.In this episode, we’re diving into emotional permanence—what it is, why ADHDers struggle with it, and how it impac

#97 Are you the Victim, Villain, or Hero of your ADHD story?

Jan 26 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, we’re diving into three roles that many ADHDers unconsciously take on—victim, villain, or hero—and how these mindsets impact the way we navigate life with ADHD.I’ll share how I spent years stuck in victimhood, blaming the world (and my ADHD) for my struggles, and how I learned to step into the hero of my own story. We’ll explore:The common signs of victim

#96 Late to the ADHD Party: Ruth’s Inspiring Journey & Wisdom for Neurodivergent Families

Jan 13 2025 66 mins  
In this episode, we explore Ruth’s ADHD journey, from getting diagnosed at age 53 to her decision to seek coaching earlier this year. Ruth shares what life was like before her diagnosis, raising a family of neurodivergent children, and her current work as a teacher and consultant supporting neurodivergent kids and their families.We also dive into her remarkable achievements: laun

#95 Is It ADHD or Something Else? Understanding Co-occurring Conditions

Jan 06 2025 22 mins  
Do you ever wonder if your ADHD struggles might be something more? In this episode, we dive into co-occurring conditions—the mental health challenges and learning differences that often show up alongside ADHD. With 50-80% of ADHDers experiencing another condition like anxiety, depression, autism, or learning disorders, it’s no surprise that symptoms can get complicated. I’ll

#94 Ditch Shame-Based Goals: The ADHD-Friendly Way to Follow Through

Dec 30 2024 28 mins  
Have you ever set the same goal over and over again—only to give up a few weeks later? Whether it’s losing weight, saving money, or being a “better” parent, so many of us ADHDers struggle to follow through. And the reason might surprise you...In this episode, we’re tackling shame-based goals—why they don’t work, how they keep us stuck, and what to do instead. I’ll s

#93 Navigating ADHD Burnout with Ashley Cairns

Dec 23 2024 56 mins  
Burnout is more than just feeling stressed—it's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, leaving you feeling empty, unmotivated, and disconnected. In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Cairns, Founder and CEO of A Change for Better, Mental Health Counsellor, TEDx Speaker, and neurodivergent advocate (she's Autistic and ADHD!). Together

#92 The ADHD Life Hack You Need: 8 Ways I Use AI Every Day

Dec 16 2024 32 mins  
Let’s talk about a game-changer that can make life with ADHD easier: AI!Increased stress (especially this time of year) often amplifies ADHD symptoms, making things like forgetfulness and overwhelm more common—but AI can step in to lighten the load.In this episode, I’m sharing 8 practical ways I use AI (specifically ChatGPT) to support my ADHD and simplify my life. From brain

#91 Inconsistent success with ADHD

Dec 09 2024 26 mins  
What if being inconsistent could actually lead to success? In this episode, I’m diving into the surprising power of inconsistent success & how it’s helped me achieve huge wins - like this podcast winning Bronze at the NZ Podcast Awards (thanks to YOU my friend!). Spoiler: It wasn’t because I followed a rigid, perfect, consistent plan! We’ll chat about: The societal myth

#90 9 Common ADHD traits & how they show up in your life

Dec 02 2024 33 mins  
Grab your FREE printable guide with all 9 traits outlined in detail *here* ADHD is often misunderstood because it manifests differently for everyone. As Edward Hallowell says, “People with ADHD don’t look any different from everyone else, our condition is invisible. But if you were to climb up into our heads, you’d discover quite a different landscape.” In this episode, I�