October isn’t quiet for anyone living with ADHD. In Part 2 of “October Is Loud,” Jess and Jeannine continue their deep dive through the month’s overlapping awareness causes. From domestic-violence and bullying prevention to dyslexia, LGBTQ+ visibility, disability employment, and cyber-safety. They connect every theme back to empathy, inclusion, and how visibility changes lives. Thoughtful, grounded, and real. This bonus episode closes the series with compassion and community.

00:00 – Intro & Content Warning 00:24 – Domestic Violence Awareness & Resources 01:35 – Bullying Prevention Month & Long-Term Impact 03:11 – Healing and Boundaries for ADHD Adults 03:36 – Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Awareness 04:14 – LGBTQ+ History & Intersex Awareness Day 05:42 – Filipino American History Month & Representation 06:17 – Disability Employment & Cyber Safety Awareness 07:29 – Digital Safety Tips for ADHD Brains 08:13 – Other October Awareness Causes 08:42 – Final Reflection & Outro

Ever feel like your ADHD brain only runs on two settings? All in or completely shut down. In this episode, Jess and Jeannine dive into the gray space between perfectionism and paralysis. They unpack rest guilt, hyper-independence, and why balance feels impossible for ADHD women. Honest, funny, and validating this conversation is a reminder that rest isn’t lazy, and living in the gray is its own kind of strength.

00:00 – The ADHD All-In or Shut-Down Cycle Jessica and Jeannine open with humor and honesty about living in extremes — why ADHD brains struggle to find the middle ground.

00:25 – Welcome to Angry on the Inside The hosts reintroduce themselves and clarify that these are lived experiences, not prescriptions — just real ADHD life talk.

01:14 – Rest vs. Laziness: The Myth That Won’t Die Exploring how ADHD, guilt, and conditioning make rest feel like failure — and how internalized “lazy” narratives start young.

02:42 – Feeling Perceived: ADHD, Help, and Hyper-Independence Why asking for help feels unsafe, how judgment shapes masking, and why many ADHD women equate support with weakness.

09:31 – Burnout and the Invisible Labor Load The conversation expands to hidden ADHD exhaustion — mental load, resentment, and constant overdrive that never fully stops.

11:37 – Social Media, Comparison, and Negative Independence Jeannine’s “rage about social media” leads into how ADHD brains chase impossible standards and equate worth with output.

11:48 – The Perfectionist Cycle Jessica outlines the 5-step ADHD perfectionism loop — unrealistic expectations, avoidance, paralysis, missed deadlines, shame.

16:17 – Reframing and Self-Compassion They unpack the role of reframing, self-talk, and running “in beta” — learning to release perfection and honor the process.

21:28 – What Else Could Be True? Tools vs. Tricks How to question assumptions, celebrate progress, and shift language — moving from “or” to “and” thinking for ADHD balance.

22:41 – That’s Not Normal: Turning Rest into Competition The classic AOI segment returns with ADHD humor: rest metrics, calendar guilt, and productivity cosplay gone wrong.

23:57 – Reclaiming the Gray From black-and-white thinking to naming what’s real — awareness as control, and permission to rest without earning it.

24:33 – Outro: Still Learning to Live in the Gray Signature AOI close — messy, funny, human. “If rest feels like guilt, you’re not alone… Maybe not. And that’s okay.”

October isn’t just busy it’s loud! Every awareness campaign seems to hit close to home for ADHD women. Why do they all circle back to us!

In this bonus episode, Jess and Jeannine look at October through the ADHD lens: from breast cancer awareness and dysautonomia to health literacy, physical therapy, and mental health. They talk about how our bodies, our brains, and a healthcare system built on executive function collide and how self-awareness can become a form of self-advocacy.

It’s honest, a little funny, and full of “oh that’s me” moments. Because if you’re an ADHD woman, October isn’t just about awareness — it’s about survival, curiosity, and learning to listen to your body

🩷 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Learn more about early detection, dense breast tissue, and screening guidelines: 👉 https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

💙 The Dysautonomia Project Education and advocacy for people living with autonomic nervous system disorders (including POTS): 👉 https://www.dysautonomiaproject.org

🧘‍♀️ Physical Therapy Awareness Month Promoting movement, recovery, and access to neurodiversity-informed PT care: 👉 https://www.apta.org/ptmonth

📚 Health Literacy Month Building awareness around communication, understanding, and access in healthcare: 👉 https://healthliteracymonth.org

🧠 Mental Health Awareness / ADHD Resources Articles and screening tools for ADHD, depression, and anxiety: 👉 https://www.additudemag.com 👉 https://screening.mhanational.org

00:00 – October Through the ADHD Lens Jessica and Jeannine open with humor and hyperfocus, explaining how a simple follow-up turned into a deep dive into every awareness that October brings.

00:46 – Breast Cancer Awareness: Executive Function Meets Early Detection They discuss how ADHD impacts health maintenance, the realities of dense breast tissue, and the importance of MRI screenings and accountability buddies.

03:10 – Dysautonomia Awareness: The Overlap with ADHD The hosts unpack POTS, dysautonomia, and how misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting often mirror ADHD experiences. They highlight the Dysautonomia Project’s patient–clinician guide.

05:31 – Physical Therapy and the Neurodivergent Body They explore hypermobility, chronic pain, and the need for neurodiversity-informed PT care — reminding listeners that they’re not “just patients,” but customers deserving adaptable support.

06:57 – Health Literacy Month: When the System Runs on Executive Function Jessica and Jeannine connect ADHD with health communication gaps, emphasizing the need for neuroaffirming providers and resources that work for both sides of the exam room.

08:32 – Mental Health Awareness: Depression, Anxiety, and Missed ADHD They reflect on overlapping diagnoses, the importance of ADHD-informed therapy, and self-advocacy when working with clinicians. Links for Attitude Magazine and mental health screening tools are mentioned.

10:47 – Outro: The Body, the System, and What Comes Next Jessica and Jeannine close Part 1 with warmth and encouragement — a reminder to hydrate, rest, and schedule the appointments that have been waiting on the back burner.

Imposter syndrome hits differently for ADHD women especially those diagnosed later in life. In this episode, Jess and Jeannine unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and impossible standards leave us questioning our worth. They talk about masking, burnout, and what it means to finally believe: you’re not the imposter the system is.

Follow @angryontheinside for more candid ADHD conversations and unfiltered stories about late diagnosis, self-compassion, and neurodivergent life.

00:00 – Welcome & Disclaimer: ADHD, Imposter Feelings, and Real Talk Jess and Jeannine open the episode, define imposter feelings, and remind listeners that this is a real-life ADHD conversation, not therapy.

00:36 – What Is Imposter Syndrome in Women with ADHD? They unpack how self-doubt, fear of being “found out,” and difficulty accepting success often show up for ADHD women.

03:02 – Perfectionism, Negativity Bias, and ADHD Self-Doubt A discussion on how ADHD brains fixate on mistakes and confuse perfectionism with worthiness.

06:21 – Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Cycle of Self-Doubt Reflecting on the emotional mix of relief and doubt that comes with a late ADHD diagnosis.

08:27 – People-Pleasing, Overachievement, and ADHD Burnout How overworking and people-pleasing become survival tools that eventually lead to burnout.

11:03 – Letting Go of Coping Strategies and Finding Your Voice What happens when ADHD women stop people-pleasing and start speaking their truth aloud.

13:03 – Masking, Comparison, and Internalized Denial in ADHD How masking traits and comparing struggles feed denial and reinforce imposter feelings.

16:31 – That’s Not Normal: Calling Out ADHD Imposter Thoughts A lighthearted segment where Jess and Jeannine call out common ADHD imposter beliefs.

17:24 – Leaning Into ADHD: Diagnosis, Community & Acceptance Using diagnosis as a tool for self-understanding and finding connection in the ADHD community.

21:09 – Rewriting the Narrative: Self-Compassion & ADHD Women Closing reflections on journaling, acceptance, and reclaiming self-compassion for ADHD women.

23:32 – Kick Today in the Nuts: The Angry on the Inside Outro Jess and Jeannine wrap up with laughter, honesty, and that signature AOI reminder — you’re not alone, and you’ve got this (nuts and all).

Awareness Month isn’t just hashtags and graphics. It’s about being seen in a world that still misunderstands what ADHD actually looks like, especially for women.

In this bonus episode, Jess and Jeannine get real about the emotional side of visibility: why “awareness” can feel equal parts empowering and terrifying, how perfectionism and masking show up even in advocacy, and what it really means to stand up and say, “Yes, this is ADHD.”

They talk about representation that finally reflects our lived experience, the fear of being misunderstood (again), and the hope that comes from community and connection. Whether you’re loud and proud or still quietly figuring it out, you belong here.

💡 Mentioned in this episode:

• ADHD Awareness Month 2025 Theme + Resources: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – ADHD Information: CDC Tool Kit (Partner Across a Lifetime)

• Find a Certified ADHD Coach (ACO Directory): ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)

• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association: https://add.org

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts — and remember: Visibility isn’t vanity. It’s survival.

#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDPodcast #WomenWithADHD #LateDiagnosedADHD #NeurodiverseWomen #ADHDCommunity #ADHDAwareness #ADHDResources #ADHDSupport

ADHD loves extremes. All or nothing, perfect or broken. In episode 7, Jess and Jeannine unpack the sneaky illusion of black-and-white thinking and how it shapes everything from work to relationships to self-worth.

They dig into why women with ADHD are especially vulnerable to this trap. The role of rejection sensitivity, executive function overload, and decades of masking that hard-wire perfectionism into identity.

With humor, honesty, and a little chaos, they call out the myth that “good enough” isn’t enough and remind listeners that the gray area isn’t boring, it’s freedom.

🎙️ Angry on the Inside is a podcast for late-diagnosed women with ADHD who are done pretending they’re fine.

For women with ADHD, anger doesn’t always come out as yelling. It often hides in plain sight. Rage leaks out through tears, silence, shutdowns, guilt, or even endless “rage cleaning.” In this episode of Angry on the Inside, Jess and Jeannine break down why so many late-diagnosed women were taught that anger is unsafe, how that message turns rage inward, and the toll it takes on our bodies and relationships.

They call out the lies behind “good girls don’t get mad,” unpack the shame cycle, and dig into the burnout, exhaustion, and physical symptoms that follow when anger gets buried instead of expressed. You’ll hear real talk about the ways ADHD rage shows up crying in fury, shutting down mid-argument, replaying fights for days in our minds, or feeling that buzzing intensity under your skin.

Most importantly, Jess and Jeannine share how to start reframing anger as information, finding outlets that actually release it, and modeling healthier expressions of rage for the next generation of ADHD women. This isn’t about silencing anger, it’s about finally letting it breathe.

Getting an ADHD diagnosis is life-changing ,but who actually deserves to know? In this episode, Jess and Jeannine dig into the messy, personal, and sometimes hilarious reality of deciding who to tell about your ADHD. From supportive spouses and curious kids to skeptical family members and workplace politics, they explore the first circles, the second waves, and the “you don’t look ADHD” crowd.

Expect raw honesty about shame, stigma, and self-advocacy. Plus some soapbox moments and laughs along the way. Angry on the Inside is here to remind you: disclosure is your choice.