“I Told You I Had ADHD”: Unlearning the Labels That Defined You with Jennie Bellinger
From ADHD Case Files · 56:51
Show by Chris Steindorf
Success can hide a need for support. Jennie made it through school and college before the demands of graduate school pushed her to seek a diagnosis at 23.Validation and grief can arrive at different times. Her diagnosis brought relief; learning about accommodations later brought questions about what could have been easier.You can ask for a different explanation. “Use different words” became Jennie’s way of advocating for understanding.Self-understanding involves unlearning. Recognizing ADHD can help you question old judgments about your intelligence, worth, and abilities.Rejection doesn’t have to determine your next move. Jennie describes learning to recover faster, set boundaries, and keep participating in the relationships and work she values.3 main pointsUnderstand your brain: Notice where different structures, explanations, or support could help.Investigate your beliefs: Question the labels you absorbed before you understood your struggles.Protect your self-worth: Build boundaries that let you lead and connect without needing everyone’s approval.“I’m not everybody’s cup of tea, but I am sure as hell somebody’s double shot of tequila.” — Jennie BellingerConnect with JennieWebsite & Podcast: https://whatyouneedtogrow.comPodcast Monetization Webinar: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registrationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniebellinger/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMastery/Badass Direct Sales Mastery: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/Email: [email protected] [email protected] with Chris on your favorite social media platformFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.steindorf.2025LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-steindorf-89a5363a6/For more information, go check out the ADHD Case Files websitehttps://adhdcasefiles.com/podcast-1339
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