ADHD Adults

“Stop People Pleasing! Halting the Cycle of ADHD Self-Doubt, Perfectionism and Procrastination” [Video Replay & Podcast #593]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#593), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on January 20, 2026.

ADHD Expert: Alan P. Brown Updated on January 28, 2026
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Episode Description

It begins in childhood and gains momentum through adulthood: the constant negativity and criticism from educators, parents, coaches, partners, colleagues, and others who fail to truly understand ADHD. Over time, that negativity turns into self-doubt, procrastination, and perfectionism — manifestations of a lifetime worth of feeling you’re not measuring up.

When we understand the impact of low self-esteem, and how it fuels procrastination, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, we can begin to counteract these behaviors with liberating solutions for a stronger, healthier self-image.

Join ADHD Productivity Coach Alan P. Brown, creator of the award-winning ADD Crusher™ ‘virtual coach’ video and audio program, for a candid presentation on how to overcome self-defeating behaviors.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Understand the many reasons for why people with ADHD have low self-esteem, from our DNA to our childhood experiences to events in our adult life
  • Learn why adults with ADHD are more likely than their neurotypical peers to struggle with the serious consequences of a poor self-image, including perfectionism, people-pleasing, and productivity
  • Learn simple ways to begin chipping away at negative self-beliefs and strengthen self-image and confidence
  • Learn how to let go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination to get things done

Watch the Video Replay

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Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on January 20, 2026, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Alan P. Brown, is an ADHD coach and author. He created the award-winning ADD Crusher™ video program for ADHD teens/adults. Undiagnosed for decades, his untreated ADHD manifested in underachievement, substance abuse, and worse. Once diagnosed, he found it difficult to learn coping strategies from books, so he researched his own evidence-based “brain hack” strategies to fuel a successful advertising career and two start-ups. A featured conference presenter internationally and a TEDx speaker, he’s the #1 best-selling author of Zen and the Art of Productivity. (#CommissionsEarned) Get his eBook, “5 Things We’re Doing Every Day that Make Our ADHD Worse” at www.ADDCrusher.com.

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