Episode 315: 7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD

from I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD · host Paula Engebretson

In Episode 315:7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD, You Will Discover: Powerful books that help you feel seen in your ADHD experience The neuroscience of ADHD to work with your brain instead of fighting it Resources offering both validation and practical strategies you can implement today Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell & John Ratey A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden & Michelle Frank No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts (audio series) by Richard Schwartz The Power of Vulnerability (audio series) by Brené Brown The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline: 00:00 Episode Overview: Seven Books for ADHD Brains 02:03 Understanding ADHD: The Foundation 07:22 Book 1: Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier 09:52 Book 2: ADHD 2.0 by Ed Hallowell and John Ratey 12:39 Book 3: A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD 14:52 Emotional Regulation and Self-Compassion 16:05 Book 4: No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz 21:14 Book 5: The Power of Vulnerability and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 24:24 Book 6: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown 29:06 Book 7: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schaeffler 31:41 Next Steps

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