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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 47 MIN

#114 - When Perfectionism is Protection: The Hidden Face of ADHD in Women, a sacred conversation with Jen Barnes

from Sacred Roots Podcast · host Eléonore de Posson

In this episode of the Sacred Roots Podcast, I talk with Jen Barnes, a clinical social worker, therapist, and coach who supports women entrepreneurs with ADHD. We have an honest and helpful conversation about what ADHD looks like in women, why more women are being diagnosed now, and how many of us hide our symptoms by being perfectionists or people-pleasers.In this episode you will learn:-How to know if you have ADHD or not-The 3 different types of ADHD-The Differences between an ADHD brain and No-ADHD brain-Ele’s first argument with Rich and how it relates to ADHD-How to set up your life in a way that works for an ADHD brain-How to support a loved one that has ADHD-How ADHD can disconnect you from your intuition, and what to do!-The Relationship between ADHD, trauma and low self-esteem-How trying to mask ADHD is creating disconnection from self-When to get diagnosed or notIf you want to learn more about what ADHD really is or wonder if you might it, this episode goes in depth into what ADHD is and how to move forward with it. You will get helpful tips, supportive ideas, and a reminder that your brain is something to be celebrated. Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and be part of our community!Contact info:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pathwaystowellnessmn/ Website: https://jenbarnes.org/ Watch my free training “How to Replace Hustle with Ease in one shift”: https://www.eleonoredeposson.com/flow Sacred Roots Mystery School waitlist: https://www.eleonoredeposson.com/srms-open   Books: - The Self-Healing Spiral: https://amzn.to/2C8Q9RT - The Path of Femininity: http://www.eleonoredeposson.com/books Follow me on Instagram to continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/eledeposson   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

In this episode of the Sacred Roots Podcast, I talk with Jen Barnes, a clinical social worker, therapist, and coach who supports women entrepreneurs with ADHD. We have an honest and helpful conversation about what ADHD looks like in women, why more women are being diagnosed now, and how many of us hide our symptoms by being perfectionists or people-pleasers. In this episode you will learn: -How to know if you have ADHD or not -The 3 different types of ADHD -The Differences between an ADHD bra...

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