Understanding ADHD, Anxiety, and Nervous System Regulation with Jenna Free
Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly SnyderShow Notes
In this episode, Jenna Free shares her insights on ADHD, highlighting the importance of nervous system regulation, the role of mindset, and practical tools for managing symptoms. Whether you're diagnosed or self-diagnosed, this conversation offers compassionate, science-based guidance to help you find balance, increase productivity, and enjoy life more fully.
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Jenna Free and the focus on ADHD and nervous system regulation 02:19 - Differentiating ADHD from anxiety and overwhelm 02:36 - Brain differences in ADHD and retraining the brain 03:16 - How a neurodivergent brain navigates a neurotypical world 04:17 - The relationship between dysregulation, fight or flight, and ADHD symptoms 05:10 - Personal experiences with regulation work and ADHD paralysis 06:44 - Medication use and regulation work as complementary strategies 08:52 - How dysregulation affects focus, attention, and energy 10:19 - Heart coherence and emotional regulation strategies 11:14 - Living in potential versus reality and grounding exercises 13:15 - The impact of thoughts, beliefs, and regulation on neurodivergent brains 14:20 - External stress, capitalism, and regulating inside regardless of external circumstances 15:37 - Parenting with regulation, handling stress at home, and modeling calm 16:42 - Genetic predisposition and family influence on ADHD 18:38 - Tools for nervous system regulation: physical, mental, and behavioral approaches 20:57 - Recognizing signs of dysregulation and how to interrupt rushing and hyperactivity 22:10 - City life, stress, and the importance of body awareness 23:16 - Managing black-and-white thinking and cultivating nuanced, flexible perspectives 24:51 - The connection between regulation, intuitive heart-led decision making, and psychological flexibility 27:09 - Swinging between extremes and creating sustainable momentum 28:25 - How regulation improves parenting, energy, and capacity for joy 30:33 - Addressing childhood ADHD and parenting strategies to create calm 33:00 - Handling late arrivals calmly, modeling non-judgmental behavior 35:23 - Moving past judgment through neutral thinking strategies 36:18 - The role of perception and interpretation in regulation work 37:37 - Benefits of regulation for productivity, peace, and overall life enjoyment 38:55 - Overcoming guilt and shame as barriers to regulation and growth 39:49 - The internal tug-of-war in regulation and patience through the process 41:37 - Timeframes: immediate relief and long-term growth 42:53 - Jenna's book, "The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation," and resources for further learning
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Jenna Free Resources:
Book: The Simple Guide To ADHD Regulation: The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and Enjoying Your Life
Website: adhdwithjennafree.com
TikTok: @adhdwithjennafree
Instagram: @adhdwithjennafree
Podcast: ADHD with Jenna Free
Bio: Jenna Free is a counselor (CCC) for ADHD with ADHD. She specializes in working with the ADHD brain to get it out of fight-or-flight and into working its best, while honoring neurodivergence and all of our uniqueness. She has a focus on helping people with ADHD live a more enjoyable while also being more productive. Diagnosed with ADHD at 32 while raising two kids and earning her master’s degree, Jenna hit a breaking point wh
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