Podcast Episode 400: ADHD Shame and Self-Worth: Because Being Late Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom with Rebecca Tolbert, LICSW
Ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you’re there… only to remember it was because you were already late for something else? Yep, been there. And somehow that tiny mistake turns into you calling yourself the “worst mom ever.” Welcome to the world of ADHD shame and self-worth—where the spiral is real and usually kicks in before your second cup of coffee.
The thing is, women with ADHD have often spent their whole lives trying to hold it all together. From running late to losing track of plans, these little slip-ups start to feel huge. Add in all the outside criticism we’ve soaked up over the years, and suddenly every missed detail feels like proof we’re failing. Spoiler alert: you’re not failing—you’re human.
That’s where therapist and ADHD coach Rebecca Tolbert comes in. In this episode, she explains how ADHD brains work differently (not badly!), why shame spirals hit women especially hard, and how to break free without trying to “grind” your way into being more productive. Her strategies are simple, doable, and don’t involve bubble baths—unless you actually like bubble baths.
So if you’re tired of beating yourself up and ready to laugh a little while learning how to actually work with your brain, this episode is your new best friend. Grab those earbuds, because it’s time to ditch the shame and start protecting your self-worth.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- The science behind chronic stress and ADHD
- Why so many women get diagnosed with ADHD later in life
- How shame spirals wreck your self-worth
- A simple 3-step tool to stop spiraling
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