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Education, Support and Coaching for Adults with ADHD.
Combing science backed research and evidence based coaching tools to help you understand and work with your ADHD brain.
With a no BS approach, this Podcast will help you better understand your unique ADHD brain and how you can work with it to feel better, increase your self-confidence, improve your relationships and achieve your goals.
Empowering adults with ADHD to thrive.
**Xena Jones is not a medical professional. This podcast is not a substitute for medical advice.**
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This is the “fly-on-the-wall” chat Matt & I had after we wrapped up Episode 133. We’d just finished recording but the conversation kept flowing - so we hit record again! In this bonus episode you’ll hear an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how Matt gamifies fitness & builds “practices”. We also riff on ADHD, dopamine, chin-ups, Demi Moore in GI Jane and why life feels better when you treat it like a game. If you loved Episode #133, this is the deeper, more candid follow-up ...
What happens when a lifetime of struggle suddenly makes sense at age 40? In this episode, I sit down with Matt - the first male ADHDer on the podcast - to talk about his late ADHD diagnosis and the powerful ways he’s turned it into "his edge". From international indoor cricket to gamifying everyday life, Matt shares openly about the highs and lows of navigating ADHD. We dive into: How sport both masked and supported his ADHD for decadesThe moment of diagnosis that connected all the ...
Do you ever feel like money brings up nothing but shame, stress, or avoidance? You’re not alone! Grab your free download from this episode so you can start applying this right away. This is the third part of my ADHD & Money series, and today we’re diving into the juicy stuff - money mindset. Because no matter what systems or strategies we set up, if shame is running the show, we’ll keep hiding from our finances. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that helped me pay off thou...
*Grab your free download with every step from today’s episode* Do you ever wish you could make more money, keep more of it and actually feel good about it - without forcing yourself into boring spreadsheets or restrictive budgets that never last? You’re in the right place, my friend. In part 1 of this series, we talked about why money is harder for ADHDers - impulse spending, dopamine-driven purchases and the shame spiral that often follows. Today in part 2, we’re flipping the script a...
If you’ve ever felt guilty, ashamed, or overwhelmed about money - you are not alone, my friend. In fact, you’re in very good company. Research shows that adults with ADHD are far more likely to struggle with finances: we impulse buy, overspend, miss bills, carry debt, and feel constant money-related anxiety. But here’s the thing - none of this is about laziness or being “bad with money.” In this episode, I’m sharing openly about my own messy history with money - the guilt, the debt,...
I’m still riding the dopamine high from the 2025 New Zealand ADHD Conference in Auckland - and in this episode, I’m bringing you along with me. From funny ADHD moments (hello, jumpsuit tag & oversharing in the bathroom line) to powerful speaker insights, I’m sharing the best takeaways, stories and reminders that every ADHDer needs to hear. Inside this episode: Why small talk sucks (and why oversharing connects us)The fascinating ADHD strength of sublimation and how we turn big emotion...
ADHD meds aren’t just about focus - new research shows they may actually save lives. In this episode, I’m breaking down two powerful 2025 studies: one from Sweden showing that ADHD medication lowers the risks of suicide, accidents, substance misuse, and even criminal convictions… and another from the UK revealing that adults with ADHD are living 7–9 years less than their peers. We’ll talk about: What the Swedish study found (in plain English!)How this connects to ADHD’s life expectancy ga...
Ever feel like your emotions are stuck on full blast… and the remote’s gone missing? Yeah, me too! In this episode of Navigating Adult ADHD, I’m diving into six ways emotional dysregulation can show up in adult life, from going from 0–100 in seconds to struggling to calm down long after the moment has passed. We’ll explore: What emotional regulation actually is (and how it’s like having a remote control for your feelings)Why emotional dysregulation is such a core ADHD challengeReal-life e...
Earlier this week whilst in another country, I was 100% convinced I was about to die in a tsunami. My ADHD brain had already planned the escape route, packed the bags, and decided it was all over. That’s the sneaky power of all-or-nothing thinking - one of ADHD’s favourite mental habits. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why ADHD brains default to extremes and struggle to see the middle groundReal-life examples of how black-and-white thinking shows up in daily lifeThe link between your though...
Did you know iron levels play a HUGE role in dopamine & serotonin production (2 things ADHD brains already have less of)? And that low iron can mimic or worsen your ADHD symptoms? And studies show that people with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels!!! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic I wish more ADHDers knew about: Iron & ADHD. Here’s what we’re covering: Why iron is essential for ADHD brainsWhat low iron presents like & how it overlaps ADHD sy...
Have you ever found yourself spiralling over something that felt really unfair—like someone being left out, or that one jerk who skips the merge line in traffic? Maybe you've been told that you "just need to pick your battles." Friend… that’s not you being dramatic. That’s justice sensitivity - and your ADHD brain plays a big role in it. In this episode, we’re diving into: What justice sensitivity actually is (hint: it’s a measurable psychological trait!)Why ADHDers feel unfairness so dee...
Grab the free cheat sheet for this episode here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Let’s talk about ADHD & masking - what it is, why we do it, and whether it’s actually a bad thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The difference between masking and managing your ADHD, How to know when masking is helping vs harmingWhy so many of us were taught to hide who we are from a young age. We’re also talking about unmasking: What that looks likeHow to start doing it safely...
Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever feel like your emotions hijack your whole day? Same, my friend. That’s why I’m sharing 3 of my absolute favourite emotional regulation tools in this episode - the ones I use personally and teach inside my ADHD Membership. We’ll talk about what emotional dysregulation actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not just meltdowns), and I’ll walk you through 3 simple, ADHD-friendly tools that help soothe your nervous sys...
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Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever wish you could skip straight to feeling confident? You’re not alone… but that’s not how it works (especially for ADHD brains). In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 stages of confidence. A simple, sticky framework I teach my clients that helps make sense of why confidence feels so out of reach sometimes… and how to build it anyway. You’ll learn: The 4 stages: WTF, Courage, Competence, Confidence (yes, that’s th...
If everything feels like too much lately - like you're constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or just emotionally drained - you might be experiencing ADHD burnout. In this episode, I’m sharing 9 signs that you might be heading toward or deep in the burn, along with 2 key steps to help you start feeling better and actually recover. *Grab your episode cheatsheet with all the notes you wish you'd taken, right here* This is a little sneak peek from my upcoming class inside the Navigat...
Want a 1 page cheatsheet of this episode? Head to: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet In this episode, we're diving into ten real-life ways ADHD might be showing up in your relationships (without you even realising it). From time blindness and impulsivity to forgetting important dates or picking a fight just for stimulation, we’ll explore the very human, very ADHD reasons why our relationships sometimes feel hard. And no, it’s not because you’re a bad partner or friend - your brain jus...
What if there was a simple tool that could take your anxiety from a 9/10 down to a 4? Something to help with procrastination, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and that shamey feeling of being too much and never enough? Well, my friend - there is. And we’re diving into it in today’s episode. In this conversation, I’m joined by my good friend Jess Johnson — a former therapist, certified EFT practitioner and fellow ADHDer. Jess shares her powerful story of getting diagnosed later in life and...
Join us at navigatingadultadhd.com/membership In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a few personal stories (including a hilarious one about a “blue fat animal” and a shower caddy 😂) and why learning to work with your ADHD brain changes everything. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck or like no one really gets you & how your brain works — you’re not alone. I created the Navigating Adult ADHD Membership because I’ve been there too. Inside, you'll learn how to calm your big emotions, bu...
Doors to the Membership are now open! (10-17 June 2025) - JOIN TODAY: www.navigatingadultadhd.com/membership In this episode, we’re talking all about ADHD medication: how to know if it’s working, what the different types are, what to look out for (both the good and the not-so-good), and what to do if you’re not sure it’s the right fit. We’ll cover: • The 3 main types of ADHD meds • Signs your medication is helping (and what’s totally normal in the beginning) • Common red fla...
💚 Doors to the Navigating Adult ADHD Membership open next Tuesday, June 10th! Join the waitlist for early access & bonuses → www.navigatingadultadhd.com/membership Have you ever caught yourself spiralling — overthinking, doubting yourself, beating yourself up for still not getting it together? Yeah… me too. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to have your own back — especially as an adult with ADHD. Because let’s be honest: most of us have spent years turning on ...
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