In this episode of Moms Makin’ Dough, host Kendra Hewitt opens up about her life-changing discovery of living with ADHD, diagnosed at 42, and how it’s reshaped her perspective as a mom, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Kendra shares her raw journey of flipping a million-dollar house while grappling with undiagnosed ADHD, revealing how her brilliant, creative mind; once her greatest asset; also led to struggles with procrastination, perfectionism, and time blindness. Through vulnerability, she connects her challenges in motherhood, like breastfeeding and potty training, to the unique ways ADHD manifests in women, often unnoticed until later in life.
Kendra dives into how ADHD research has historically focused on men, leaving women like her to discover their diagnosis through their children or pivotal life moments. Inspired by podcasters like Jenna Kutcher and Tracy Otsuka, she offers practical strategies for working with ADHD, not against it, by embracing workarounds, delegating tasks, and focusing on her “zone of genius.” This episode is a call for women entrepreneurs to recognize their strengths, reframe their perceived weaknesses, and seek support to thrive in business and motherhood, all while advocating for more research on women with ADHD.
Key Takeaways
Reframe ADHD: View ADHD as a set of superpowers; creativity, hyperfocus, and passion; rather than just deficits.
Workarounds Work: Develop strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps or delegating to manage ADHD challenges.
Zone of Genius: Spend more time on tasks that bring joy and leverage your strengths to boost confidence and productivity.
Hormones Matter: Understand how female hormones interact with ADHD symptoms, especially post-pregnancy or during menopause.
Give Yourself Grace: Shift focus from weaknesses to strengths, and seek support like coaching or therapy to thrive.
“The same brain that builds your empire can break you if you don’t learn to work with it. Embrace your gifts and find your workarounds.” - Kendra Hewitt
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