In Episode 306, The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD, You Will Discover:

What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into this pattern.
The core causes driving this exhausting cycle
Practical strategies to stop tying your worth to achievement—preventing burnout while staying true to what matters most.

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction: The Pressure to Do More
01:34 Exploring the Insecure Overachiever
04:19 ADHD and the Insecure Overachiever
07:46 Layers of Overachievement
14:29 Recognizing the Patterns
18:58 5 Steps to Overcome Insecure Overachievement

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