ADHD and: Setting boundaries
ADHD and: Setting boundaries  
Podcast: MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel
Published On: Tue May 20 2025
Description: In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson dives into how ADHD makes setting boundaries difficult. Listen as she breaks down why women with ADHD often struggle to say no. And get simple strategies to help protect your peace and improve your mental health.Related resourcesADHD and: OversharingSetting boundaries in relationships with ADHDTips from an ADHD Coach: People-pleasing everyone but ourselvesTimestamps(01:43) How ADHD affects setting boundaries (04:18) Why setting boundaries is a challenge for some women with ADHD(06:28) Strategies for setting boundaries For a transcript and more resources, visit the MissUnderstood page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at podcast@understood.org. ADHD Unstuck is a free, self-guided activity from Understood.org and Northwestern University designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and take small, practical steps to get unstuck. In about 10 minutes, learn why mood spirals happen and get a personalized action plan of quick wins and science-backed strategies that work with your brain. Give it a try at Understood.org/GetUnstuck.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.