#2: Why Untreated ADHD Makes You 3-4X More Likely to Develop Addiction with Jheri South

If you have ever felt like your emotional reactions are bigger than the situation warrants, or found yourself reaching for alcohol just to feel normal, you may not have a willpower problem. You may have an undiagnosed ADHD problem. The link between untreated ADHD, low dopamine, and gray area drinking is one of the most underrecognized patterns in the sober curious and alcohol-free community and it is especially missed in women.Jheri South is a Certified Master Coach, ADHD specialist, and mother of seven neurodivergent children who was diagnosed with ADHD at 40. In this episode, she and Kristen explore why ADHD brains are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop substance issues, the emotional devastation of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, why the medical community misses ADHD in women, and a practical emotional regulation scale you can use today. This one is for the sober curious woman who has tried willpower and still feels like something deeper is running the show.Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(05:27) You Are Not Your Wiring(15:01) Self Diagnosis and Broken Testing(24:08) What Neurodivergent Actually Means(33:35) Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Explained(43:06) The 1 to 10 Regulation Scale(53:02) Why Labels Like Disorder Keep You Stuck(56:31) Why Coaching Works for Neurodivergent BrainsThe 1 to 10 regulation scale changed everything for Jheri's clients. Where do you usually sit? Comment below.If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. Subscribe for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅WORK WITH KRISTIN• 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching • Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coachingFREE RESOURCES• Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696• 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life • Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resourcesCONNECT WITH KRISTIN• Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com • Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour • Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES • Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 • Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman • ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e • Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC • Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: https://checkout.grayareadrinkers.com/ultimate-sober-af-bundle/?affiliate=kristinhorstman • Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout)Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.