S6 EP47: Why "Try Harder" Never Works: ADHD, Autism & the Brain War Nobody Talks About

How many times have you been told..."You just need to try harder."For many people, that advice doesn't motivate them, it creates shame.In this powerful episode of Raw Chatter, I sit down with Karen, founder of "Try Harder Is BS", to explore what it's really like living with ADHD, autism and AuDHD, and why so many intelligent, capable people spend years believing they're simply not trying hard enough.We talk about:✅ Why "try harder" is often the worst advice you can give✅ ADHD, autism and the internal "brain war" so many people experience✅ Why girls and women are still so frequently missed or diagnosed late✅ The hidden cost of masking✅ Meltdowns, burnout and nervous system overload✅ How to stop fighting your brain and start working with it instead✅ Why success comes from understanding your strengths, not forcing yourself to fit someone else's rulesOne line from Karen sums up the whole conversation:"A life that works for you doesn't have to make sense to anyone else."Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, suspect you might be, support someone who is, or simply want to understand human behaviour better, this episode is packed with practical insight and refreshing honesty.👇 Connect with Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryharderisbs/Email: [email protected] can join Karyn 'live' on August 6th at 12 noon talking about Understanding Neurodivergence at Leah Wren’s "Lunchbreak that Changes Everything" Use this link to register: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p9rQq371T1ZIpvLao1KDIf this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like | Subscribe | ShareVicky xx🎥 WATCH MY FREE MASTERCLASS:Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & PerformanceDetails here: go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io🌐 Website:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Email:[email protected]🔗 Connect with me:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwoodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/#ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #Burnout #HumanBehaviour #Leadership #SelfAwareness #RawChatterPodcast