#112 ADHD, Alcohol & Addiction with Paulette Crowley

Why do so many ADHDers struggle with alcohol or addiction? What’s really going on beneath the surface and how do you begin to change it?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Paulette Crowley - a registered mental health coach, health journalist, and woman in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. Paulette shares her personal story of living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and addiction and how she now lives a full, rich life with what she calls “very manageable mental health conditions.”We dive into:Why ADHD brains are more vulnerable to addiction (dopamine, numbing, social anxiety & more)The isolation and shame that can come with addictionWhat the HALT acronym means and how it can helpWhy addiction isn’t a moral failing and how to start healingThe “layer cake” of mental health & what real recovery looks likeIf you’ve ever struggled with alcohol, addictive behaviours, or felt ashamed of how you cope - this conversation is for you. Paulette brings wisdom, hope, and practical steps for anyone ready to take the first step.Find Paulette at: www.goodhealthcoach.co.nzInstagramFacebookLinked InLINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!