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Eldest Daughter Syndrome x ADHD: The Role Draining Your Energy
Season 1 Episode 15
Being the responsible one. The peacekeeper. The family’s emotional regulator. These aren’t random personality traits. They’re roles many of us were trained into long before we had a choice. This is what people call “eldest daughter syndrome.”
And it’s not just about being the oldest girl. You can be the youngest, the middle, or the only daughter and still be carrying this invisible job. Add ADHD into the mix...rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, perfectionism spirals...and the energetic cost skyrockets.
In this episode I am joined by my sister Brie to unpack:
✨ What eldest daughter syndrome really is (roles, not birth order)
🧠 How ADHD and neuroscience explain the mental and emotional load
🔥 The toll on energy, identity, relationships, and forward progress
🌱 Tools to help you set boundaries, reclaim energy, and break the cycle
💬 Why telling your story matters and how sisterhood helps us heal
You’ll leave with reflection prompts, coaching tools, and real-life practices to bring this awareness into your daily life. This conversation is about seeing your conditioning clearly, reclaiming your energy, and writing a new story for yourself and future generations.
👭 Join the Sisterhood: Our next call is Wednesday, September 24 at 7 PM CST. Bring your reflections, shares, and intentions.
Links + Resources
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Featured Resource: Ayce Kyptyn — Somatic Sexologist
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🎙️ Related: Invisible Labor on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invisible-labor-toolkit/id1812065935?i=1000722112941
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AgqLfv105ZGvaVNnpPxGc?si=Y8zIRQ88QvuDtkuT65asYg
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