Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Please help the author of the BEST book for getting stuff done with ADHD while helping yourself!

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Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Ever notice how when you are doing a task you don't like you are rushing through it in a way that feels like complete disconnect from your body and what is actually happening?

This is something I have been noticing in myself lately and something I've been noticing with clients as well.

It's not really "dissociation" in the clinical sense. And yet, we are disconnected from our bodies and the present moment when we do this. So what IS this thing we do, and what is really going on?

Check out my latest podcast episode to explore this and learn about how to shift out of this pattern (because there are some real downsides that we unpack in the video).

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

One of the biggest struggles for getting stuff done with ADHD isn't "just" ADHD. It's a dysregulated nervous system.

What does that mean exactly?

Well, when you are in your fight, flight, or shutdown responses, your brain/body's only priority is survival. So nothing else matters.

Think about it, if a bear is chasing you. You're not able to focus on completing that project, writing that email, or making a phone call to set up an appointment.

In that scenario you are only concerned about one thing: getting to safety (i.e., away from the bear).

The thing about this protective system of our brains is that it doesn't know the different between an actual bear chasing you and when you get triggered into fight/flight or shutdown from a nasty comment on social media, task overwhelm, or something else that spikes that sense of anxiety, restlessness, irritability, or even anger - at the base of which is an urge to fight or flee.

So in order to get things done with ADHD, we not only need to use tools and strategies that work with our unique brains, but also need to regulate first.

This video tells you how to do that. Check it out!

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Hey ladies!
I'm currently in the process of finalizing content ideas for the next few weeks and would love to hear about any issues or challenges you are currently facing with your ADHD.

I what's best for you all, so please let me know things you would like me to cover over the next few weeks so I can deliver as much value as possible.

There's no "dumb" or "stupid" answer here, so please be honest.

Plus, chances are, you aren't the only one struggling with the thing. :)

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Ever wish you could turn down the volume on your emotions — just enough to function without feeling everything so deeply?

Here’s the thing: if you have ADHD, your emotional sensitivity isn’t a weakness. It’s a super-responder system — one that picks up subtleties others miss. That means stronger empathy, deeper connection, and creativity that can’t be faked. But it also means your nervous system can get flooded faster — and that’s where the struggle begins.

In this new video, I’m breaking down what’s really happening beneath the surface — from dopamine and norepinephrine to nervous system regulation — and how to work with your emotions instead of against them.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” or you’re tired of masking just to seem okay, this one’s going to hit home. 💛

✨ Tap to watch The Hidden Power of ADHD Emotional Sensitivity and start seeing your emotions as messages, not mistakes.

#ADHD #ADHDWomen #EmotionalSensitivity #Neurodiversity #SelfCompassion

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

How have you masked your ADHD the most?

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Ever open your phone for one quick thing... and then suddenly it’s 45 minutes later, your brain’s buzzing, and your to-do list hasn’t moved an inch? 😬

You’re not alone.
Our ADHD brains are wired to chase stimulation — and smartphones are basically slot machines in our pockets. But what if you could interrupt that cycle without deleting every app or going off-grid?

After my August video, “ADHD & Phone Addiction: 5 Shocking Truths You Need To Know,” so many of you asked for practical solutions — and this one delivers.

In my new video, I’m breaking down the simple, science-backed tricks I use to stop my phone from hijacking my focus — no shame, no rigid rules, just ADHD-friendly strategies that actually work. One of them is a game-changing app an ADHD client recommended that has helped me and my clients finally kick the habit - for good!

💡 Curious? You might be surprised which small shifts make the biggest difference.

#ADHD #ADHDWomen #PhoneAddiction #FocusWithADHD #DigitalDistraction

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

Only using ADHD tools and strategies won't work.

Why?
Because many of us ADHD women - even us high-achievers - have unresolved pain and even trauma from growing ADHD. Whether it was additional correction, criticism, or negative comments or masking SO HARD that we lost ourselves (usually out of fear of judgment), the message was clear: our ADHD makes us defective or dysfunctional.

But the problem is, that's NOT TRUE.

While our ADHD can create challenges, we can learn how to work with our ADHD to minimize the impact AND lean more into the strengths of our ADHD brains.

However, often times, we first need to resolve the invisible obstacles we face - these unresolved wound. Check out this video for more.

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

I recently hit that wall. My body completely shut down, and for the first time in a long while, I couldn’t force myself to keep going.

In this episode of The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way®️, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of what burnout really feels like when you have ADHD, and more importantly—the steps I’m taking to heal. From recognizing the early warning signs, to learning how to give myself permission to rest, to finding ways to realign with what my body and nervous system truly need… these are lessons you can start using too.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or wondered why your energy just disappears, this one is for you.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqNM0...

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Jen Barnes, MSW, LICSW | ADHD Support for Women

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4 months ago | [YT] | 0