Episode 348: 10 Years of ADHD Lessons in 35 Minutes

Episode 348: 10 Years of ADHD Lessons in 35 Minutes

From I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD by Paula Engebretson - ADHD Productivity Coach

March 30, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 348

About this episode

In this episode, Paula Engebretson shares ten lessons learned over ten years of navigating ADHD, focusing on self-advocacy and understanding cognitive needs.

"There's no way you have ADHD." That's what the psychiatrist said to me, right before he laughed out loud. Why? Because I had a PhD, a job as a professor, and a marriage. In his mind, my "success" canceled out my struggle. That moment was my first lesson in self-advocacy, and it sparked a journey that changed everything. Ten years later, I'm sharing the 10 things I wish I could go back and tell that version of myself and anyone else navigating a late ADHD diagnosis. Today in episode 348, we're covering: Why understanding your brain's need for stimulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory can transform how you approach daily life with ADHD How masking and rejection sensitivity quietly drain your energy and keep you stuck — and what to do about it The counterintuitive truth about self-acceptance and why it's the foundation for lasting change Work With Me: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Learn more about private coaching here Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Learn about Rejection Sensitivity Here Learn about ADHD Masking Here Learn about Working…

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