# @joriehoulihan on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTf6JHuE0UV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61434859-joriehoulihan-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:55:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jorie Houlihan - ADHD Life Coach (@joriehoulihan) — https://gondola.cc/joriehoulihan

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If self-love feels like a fake, impossible target, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because you have data. 📊

Did you know that kids with untreated ADHD hear approximately 20,000 more negative comments than their peers by age 12?

We internalize that. We turn a neurological difference into a moral failing. And when we try to force "self-acceptance," our brains reject it because they are trying to protect us from future criticism.

Today on ADHD Real Talk, we are stripping away the toxic positivity. I’m breaking down: 🧠 Why your "internal scoreboard" is rigged against you.
⚡️ The biological reason criticism sticks like Velcro (and how to soothe that nervous system).
🛠 How to stop being a "Judge" and start being a "Data Scientist" about your struggles.

Inspired by this week’s podcast episode with Lauri Stern, we’re talking about "Custom Designed Wellness" - because the one-size-fits-all approach does not belong in your life.

🎥 GOING LIVE HERE TODAY @ 12:00 PM CST. Set a reminder and bring your lunch! 👇

#ADHDRealTalk #ADHDWomen #Neurodivergent #SelfAcceptance #ADHDCoach #MentalHealth #LauriStern #CustomDesignedWellness #ADHDBurnout

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adhdburnout, adhdwomen, customdesignedwellness, neurodivergent, selfacceptance, mentalhealth, lauristern, adhdcoach, adhdrealtalk

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