Stop Trying to Fix Yourself: How the Self-Improvement Industry Fails Neurodivergent People

If you’ve spent your life chasing self-improvement harder than anyone you know — but feeling like you can’t even catch up with people who aren’t trying at all — the problem isn’t you. In this episode, Dr. Jess exposes the ways mainstream self-improvement strategies trap neurodivergent adults in unwinnable wars against ourselves, and explains how real improvement comes from giving yourself permission to be who you are.Content Warning: single mention of decreased life expectancies and increased suicide ratesDisclaimer: The information and opinions shared in this content are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice, personal coaching, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Accessing this content does not establish a patient or client relationship. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding this content’s completeness, reliability, or applicability to individual circumstances. Any application of or reliance on the information and opinions in this content is at the user’s own risk.