High school can feel unbearable when you have ADHD. Everything is louder: rejection, friendships, self-image, and the constant pressure to fit in. In this episode, Grace Pitts shares what it really felt like to be a teen with ADHD, including rejection sensitivity, shame spirals, impulsive reactions, and the way one comment could derail her entire day. We talk about why ADHD teens often feel “too much,” how RSD can destroy friendships, and why punishment rarely creates change. Grace also explains what coaching gave her that therapy never did: simple tools that helped her rewire patterns, build emotional control, and finally feel like she is in control. This conversation is for teens who feel misunderstood and for parents who want to support their child with connection instead of constant correction.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:19) What Was Hardest About High School With ADHD?

(03:46) What Does RSD Feel Like in Real Life, and Why Is It So Intense?

(10:20) Why Did You Switch Schools and Try Online School?

(13:19) Who Are You Now Compared To Two Years Ago?

(18:33) Why Did Coaching Work When Therapy Did Not?

(22:03) What Do Parents Need To Know About ADHD Teens?

(27:21) What Does Life Feel Like Now, and What Changed Most?

(31:11) How Does Social Media Make Teen ADHD and Self Image Harder?

What is the hardest part of ADHD for teens right now? Teens share your experience. Parents share what you see your child struggle with most in the comments.

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Mornings feel impossible for so many ADHD adults not because we are lazy or undisciplined, but because our brains struggle with the shift from asleep to awake unlike anyone else. In this episode, I talk about why traditional morning routines fail ADHD brains and walk you through a flexible. five-step system designed to work with your energy, and nervous system instead of against them. We cover why alarms are not enough, why visual routines matter more than motivation, and how to build consistency without rigid repetition. If mornings leave you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or burned out before the day even starts, this episode will help you design a morning that actually supports you.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:55) The Three ADHD Morning Barriers Explained

(02:42) A Flexible ADHD Morning System

(02:52) Wake Up With Stimulation, Not Just Alarms

(03:22) Front-Loading Dopamine Before Productivity

(04:07) Movement, Sunlight, and Nervous System Regulation

(05:09) Consistency Without Rigid Repetition

(07:35) Structure with Variety for ADHD Success

What is the hardest part of your morning with ADHD right now? Leave your answer in the comments.

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ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quiz

RSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-in

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I see so many adults get an ADHD diagnosis but still feel like something is missing, and it is often because autism was dismissed and never screened. In this episode, I walk through what autism in adults can look like when it hides behind ADHD, including masking, sensory overload, and predictive anxiety. I also share the exact questions to ask so you can get a real assessment, not a quick dismissal. If you have ever felt misunderstood, too sensitive, or like you are performing your way through life, this conversation will help you put language to your experience and build support that fits your actual wiring.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:42) What Autism Can Look Like In High Masking Adults

(02:33) Adult Autism Signs:

(04:24) Predictive Anxiety And Pattern Scanning

(05:09) Autism Screening Questions To Ask Your Clinician

(06:56) The Cost Of Undiagnosed Autism

(07:51) Labels As An Instruction Manual, Not A Crutch

(10:53) Your Brain Was Not Broken, Only Misunderstood

Where in your life do you feel the most unheard or misunderstood? Leave your answer in the comments.

FREE RESOURCES ✨

ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quiz

RSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-in

More resources at: https://jherisouth.com

GET SUPPORT ✨

ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifed

FREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54

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