I Have ADHD Podcast 347 BITESIZE | ADHD, Internalized Shame, and the Pep Talk from Kristen You Need NOW
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Oct 30, 2025 In this engaging discussion, listeners explore how to combat internalized shame linked to ADHD. Kristen shares her personal win of missing an appointment without spiraling into self-criticism. She highlights the importance of shame resilience and encourages recognizing its signs to break free from its negative impact. The podcast also examines how shame can travel through families and stresses compassionate parenting. By reframing mundane tasks with self-compassion, listeners can learn to separate self-worth from task performance, fostering a more positive mindset.
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Missed Appointment Without The Spiral
- Kristen missed her son's psychiatry appointment and responded with no shame or spiral.
- She simply acknowledged the mistake and continued her day without derailing herself.
Shame Can Derail Daily Functioning
- Shame is an intense feeling of being flawed and unworthy that can derail your whole day.
- Building shame resilience lets you notice, tolerate, and move through shame without catastrophic fallout.
ADHD Creates A Performance Mismatch
- People with ADHD often excel at complex tasks but struggle with everyday basics like organization.
- That mismatch makes shame especially acute because society misreads those struggles as laziness.
