Ever feel surrounded by people yet rarely truly seen?
If friendships feel complicated, imbalanced, or oddly exhausting, in this episode we’ll unpack why ADHD can make connection harder—especially for high-achieving women who’ve masked for years and can’t figure out why friends drift or dynamics feel one-sided.
By the end, you’ll walk away with… • Language to name what’s been happening in your friendships • A clearer understanding of why it isn’t “just you” • Practical starting points to cultivate authentic, reciprocal connection—without over-giving or masking
Mentioned in the episode: Ready to do the deeper inner work that makes healthy friendships possible? Explore The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way: How to Stop Playing Small—a beautiful journal-book experience with practices, prompts, and gentle nervous-system sensory tools to help you reconnect with your authentic self. Check it out here at: https://jenbarnes.org/stop-playing-small/
—CHAPTERS—
00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of ADHD Women in Friendships
00:39 Host Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:16 Personal Experiences with ADHD and Friendships
03:00 Challenges Faced by ADHD Women in Friendships
06:55 The Impact of ADHD on Social Interactions
19:43 Maintaining Friendships with ADHD
30:16 Strategies for Building Authentic Friendships
37:49 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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