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The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way®️

Jen Barnes

Released: 2025-12-24

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129 Episodes

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Free New

129 Episodes

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Released: 2025-12-24

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The Hidden Cost of Being "The Capable One"

So many ADHD women are praised for being capable — dependable, reliable, the one who figures things out when others don’t. And yet, there’s a form of burnout that hides inside that role. In this episode, we will slow down a pattern many high-fun

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So many ADHD women are praised for being capable — dependable, reliable, the one who figures things out when others don’t.

And yet, there’s a form of burnout that hides inside that role.

In this episode, we will slow down a pattern many high-functioning women live inside without fully seeing — one that often looks successful on the outside while quietly draining the nervous system over time.

We will explore how this pattern shows up in everyday life, why it can become heavier even when nothing appears to be “wrong,” and what begins to change once you recognize it for what it is.

This conversation isn’t about doing less, quitting everything, or losing the parts of you that are competent and capable.

It’s about understanding the cost of always being the one who holds it together — and why your body may be asking for something different now.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re exhausted despite doing everything “right,” this episode will speak to you.

—CHAPTERS—

00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Burnout

01:11 Welcome to the Podcast

01:53 Personal Experience: Being the Capable One

05:26 The Cost of Overextending

08:14 Recognizing Burnout Signs

10:35 Strategies to Avoid Burnout

19:51 Empowering Others: Delegating Tasks

25:28 Conclusion and Call to Action

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health or medical advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice or psychotherapy.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency please contact emergency services in your area. If you are in the USA, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis line or 911 for a medical emergency.

Episode ID: 1000742588226

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Release Date: 24/12/2025, 17:30:00

Description

The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way is a podcast for ADHD Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD and break free from neurotypical rules and expectations to create a business that works with their ADHD brain. Together we’ll explore our unique ADHD brains and how to work with them effectively, with ADHD-specific tools and strategies so that you can create and build a meaningful and prosperous business (and life) you love.

The Self-Loved Woman Way is hosted by Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW, RYT500, TCTSY-F, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist turned ADHD Entrepreneur coach and educator. She has a passion for working with women who are late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed ADHD as well as those who are ADHD adjacent.

Prior to becoming a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, Jen was an actuarial analyst for nearly four years for a large Minnesota-based company working in retirement plans. She has a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science and a minor in Computer Science, that started out as an accounting degree with numerous business courses. An entrepreneur herself, she owns and operates two business - one, a full time private psychotherapy practice (since 2014) and the other a Digital Business empowering ADHD women entrepreneurs to move beyond ADHD challenges and create a business that replaces their full time income in 12 months.

Jen’s unique blend of education and experiences as an ADHD woman and psychotherapist coupled with her history and experience in business offers a special twist on navigating the world of entrepreneurship as an ADHD woman. Further, her expertise in serving women with complex trauma histories offering an additional, deeper layer to the work of overcoming the pain and even trauma of growing up ADHD in a world not designed for us.

This podcast is a fantastic place to embrace your ADHD (yes, even the challenges), explore ADHD specific ways to work and live in this neurotypcial society, and learn ADHD specific strategies for creating and growing your own business so you can have the time and energy to do more of what you love.

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