385- Perfectionism and ADHD: Making 'Good Eno...

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medic ...  Show more

Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., explores how ADHD affects family systems and pushes us into familiar roles—like the Overfunctioner and the Underfunctioner, Peacemaker and Intensifier—and shares practical tools to shift these patterns and end the power struggles. Resources: ADHD and Family ...  Show more

[EPISODE SUMMARY] In this episode the topic of perfectionism and how it affects our health and well-being. Kimberly shares her personal experience as a recovering perfectionist and provides actionable tips and strategies to break free from perfectionism and embr ...  Show more

Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it means to have perfectionist tendencies. We examine the theories of personality, our upbringing, links to OCD and ADHD and what it means for academic performance and anxiety. We al ...  Show more

Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire to get validation from others. It often leads to anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Fortunately, there are some things that can ...  Show more

Perfectionism might seem like a minor hurdle to overcome – or even a welcome personality trait. But perfectionism is different from simply striving for excellence and perfectionistic people are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Perfectionis ...  Show more