44. ADHD and Fear of Failure: How to Reframe Mistakes

04/04/2025 26 min Episodio 44
44. ADHD and Fear of Failure: How to Reframe Mistakes

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In this episode of Reframing Neurodiversity, we explore how perfectionism often develops as a coping strategy for women with ADHD—and how to begin shifting it through reparenting and nervous system regulation. Melissa vulnerably shares her own experiences and offers tools to reframe mistakes and failure as essential parts of healing and growth.What you’ll learn:Why perfectionism often stems from childhood conditioning and the need to feel safeHow to begin releasing the need to be perfect through reparenting and somatic practicesHow perfectionism and people-pleasing are linked, and how they affect women with ADHDWhy reframing failure is critical for healing and modeling healthy behavior for your kidsTools to regulate your nervous system and find safety in being imperfect and authenticTake the FREE quiz: What Self-Regulation Technique do you need right now?Join the community: https://neurodiversityadvocate.substack.com/aboutConnect with Melissa:Schedule a complimentary consultation call with me!Instagram: @neurodiversity_advocate

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