404 There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna Free
I Have ADHD Podcast
Kristen Carder
4.8 • 3.1K Ratings
🗓️ 19 May 2026
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by ADHD counselor Jenna Free to talk all about emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, and why ADHDers need to stop rushing.
Jenna is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) who specializes in helping ADHD brains move out of fight-or-flight and into a state where they can function at their best—while honoring neurodivergence and individual needs.
Together, we explore the four stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how chronic rushing keeps so many ADHDers stuck in survival mode. We also discuss why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable, what regulation actually looks like in real life, and how nervous system support can improve productivity, relationships, emotional resilience, and overall quality of life.
If you’re constantly overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or feeling like you can never fully relax, this episode will help you understand why.
Jenna also shares insights from her book, The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation.
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| 1:01.7 | have ADHD at checkout. Welcome to the I have ADHD podcast, where it's all about education, encouragement, and |
| 1:14.8 | coaching for adults with ADHD. I'm your host, Kristen Carter, and I have ADHD. Let's chat about |
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