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Episode 305: Don’t Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"

Episode 305: Don’t Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"

Update: 2025-06-02
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In Episode You Will Discover:

  • Why identifying what you need can be such an obstacle for ADHD brains.
  • How to use the "Helped, Hugged, Heard" framework to quickly identify what you need with clarity.
  • Simple strategies to help you reconnect with yourself and honor that need today.

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Chapter Outline

  • 00:00 Introduction: Helped, Hugged, Heard
  • 01:18 Understanding ADHD Needs
  • 03:11 Listener Shoutout and Episode Preview
  • 04:02 Why ADHD Brains Struggle to Identify Needs
  • 07:37 Simplifying the Question: Helped, Hugged, Heard
  • 09:36 Exploring 'Helped' Needs
  • 13:54 Exploring 'Hugged' Needs
  • 17:30 Exploring 'Heard' Needs
  • 20:45 Applying the Framework in Relationships
  • 21:53 Conclusion

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Episode 305: Don’t Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"

Episode 305: Don’t Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"

Paula Engebretson