Episode Details

I’m delighted to welcome Jayne Leonard of Vive Counselling back. We’re talking about self care with ADHD and connecting with that most empowered, deserving part of ourselves in order to be of service.

You might remember Jayne from Episode 28 where she helped me reframe cooking from chore to self care.

Today, we’re diving into another self care idea from my book, 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-Care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing

Connecting with your Inner Queen or King

Both Jayne and I were diagnosed with ADHD in 2024 and while this conversation may be especially relatable for other late diagnosed ADHD adults, the ideas can benefit anyone.

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Being a democratic socialist while also appreciating my (and others’) inner sovereignty

This year, I’ve deepened my connection to my Inner Queen, which has helped me better understand and embrace how my brain works.

Connecting with my Inner Queen helps standing tall and moving towards what I want in life.

It’s not about being above anyone else but about drawing strength to be of service. Jayne shared her connection with her ‘boss self’, inspired by her four-year-old’s natural comfort and ease in her own power.

We discussed how societal messages, particularly for women and girls, can make empowerment seem like ‘being bossy’.

Jayne highlighted the mindset shift involved in stepping into power. Whether presenting to a group or having a client conversation, she notes how being in her empowered state changes everything.

It’s a reminder that confidence can be part of self and Self care, especially for those of us with ADHD who’ve internalised messages of being ‘too much’.

Jayne and I discussed the importance of respect, both for others and ourselves. Respect isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about recognising the inherent worth in everyone—including yourself. For those of us who felt silenced or different growing up, reclaiming our voice and self-respect is a radical act of empowerment.

le grá (with love),

Evei

TRANSCRIPT

diva like, or you're getting that you’re being bossy. Bossy was a word I heard a lot.

You know, but really it's just, I'm actually just making my voice heard. I'm actually just meeting my needs.

And that's not to say you're trampling on anyone else's needs, but you're

absolutely, absolutely, absolutely.

Hi, I'm Eve Menezes Cunningham and welcome to the Feel Better Every Day Podcast. I am so excited to be sharing new trauma informed and ADHD friendly ideas for you to help you take better care of your Self – that highest, wisest, truest, wildest, most joyful, brilliant and miraculous part of yourself, as well as the basic self-care which we all know can be so challenging at times. I really appreciate you tuning in. If you want a deeper dive, you'll be getting bonus content each week. Sign up to the Sole to Soul Circle. You can do that for free or from as little as €8.00 a month. And you can also find more ideas in the book, 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing.

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