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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 34 MIN

Why it's so hard to celebrate wins with an ADHD brain (and how to change that)

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In this episode I'm getting into why women with ADHD are so good at cataloguing everything that went wrong and so bad at holding onto what went right.Newsflash: it has nothing to do with gratitude and everything to do with the neuroscience behind your ADHD brain!We cover:Why the ADHD brain runs hotter on negativity bias and what years of masking does to thatThe Reticular Activating System: what it is, why it matters, and why your brain is basically one giant algorithmWhy celebrating wins feels so uncomfortable when your nervous system learned early that good things get taken awayA simple 7-day wins challenge to start retraining your brain today7-DAY 3-WINS CHALLENGEFor 7 days straight, write down 3 wins: either in the morning for the day before, or at night to reflect on the day just gone.Alternatively, send me your 3x wins on the first day via Instagram and I'll keep you accountable every day after that. I genuinely want to celebrate with you!!!COME & JOIN ME IN PERSON✨ The Mind, Body & Soul Reset: For Women With Late-Diagnosed ADHDSunday 2nd August 2026, 9:30am-12:30pmIn person: West Palms Studio, Hindmarsh, South Australia [lunch included]Online tickets available via livestream & replay!Tickets available here → https://events.humanitix.com/adhd-mind-body-and-soul-resetREADY TO GO DEEPER?Soul & Strategy is my 9-week group coaching program for late-diagnosed women with ADHD. It starts in October, spots open in September! Get on the waitlist now and be first to know when doors open :)Get first dibs → https://alexia-eleni.kit.com/signupLET'S CONNECTInstagram: @alexiaelenimonda💌 DM me your 3 wins, I mean it!!Late Diagnosed Diaries is hosted by Alexia Eleni Monda; ADHD coach, hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and late-diagnosed woman who's been exactly where you are.

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