Attacking the Gremlins with Jane Massengill

Does the internal chatter of ADHD really sound all that different than that of those who don’t live with it? Our guest today has been working among other leaders in the field to help find those Gremlins in our heads and quiet them down, making room for the benefits that come with the positive voices and stories we write about our own contributions to the world around us.

Jane Massengill has been coaching adults with ADHD for the past 20 years, helping them learn to put the brakes on their internal chatter long enough so that they can begin to experience their bright spots instead of focusing on their dark spots. She is the Director of The Gremlin-Taming Institute, and speaks to audiences of all kinds on the benefits of learning how to listen to yourself.

Links & Notes

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• https://www.janemassengill.com
• The Gremlin-Taming Institute
• Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way — by Rick Carlson

• (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast!
• (02:58) - Introducing Jane Massengill of the Gremlin-Taming Institute
• (08:07) - Why do some people struggle when others don't?
• (15:31) - About the Book and Jane's History
• (19:25) - The ADHD Internal Dialog
• (23:53) - Word-Watching
• (31:43) - Word-Watching Exercise

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