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S4 EP10: ADHD - The Wheel of Fear and Freedom with Rhonda Britten

a unique approach to understanding how fear operates, offering practical steps as a Neurodivergent

Imagine feeling like you're constantly swimming against a tide, always battling feelings of "not good enough", or "why can’t I just do this?".

Rhonda Britten is an Emmy award-winning individual with a career marked by significant achievements in the realm of life coaching and television.

  • Rhonda has been a life coach since 1995, making her one of the first original life coaches.

  • She has written four books, including Fearless Living, Change Your Life in 30 Days, Fearless Loving, and Do I Look Fat in This?

  • She has done over 600 episodes of reality television.

  • Rhonda was the first life coach on TV in the world to change lives.

  • She has had three TV shows.

  • She has been with Oprah

This podcast might just be the life raft you've been searching for. It's not your typical self-help show, it’s more of a compass and a map to help you understand your own internal world of Fear.

Rhonda Britten, isn't some guru on a mountain top; she's someone who has navigated the messy bits of life. She shares her own journey, which includes struggles with addiction and suicidal thoughts, making it clear that she knows what it's like to feel lost.

It's this honesty and vulnerability that makes her approach so accessible and relatable – especially for those of us who might feel different or misunderstood. The podcast is designed to help you move past simply managing your fear, to truly understanding it.

The title itself, "The Wheel of Fear and Freedom," gives you a clue about Rhonda's unique approach. Think of it as a visual model, like a bicycle wheel. One part of the wheel represents the patterns of fear that might be holding you back, those feelings of overwhelm, procrastination, or self-judgment that can feel like a constant companion.

For many people, especially those who are neurodivergent, a clear framework like this can be incredibly helpful. If you're someone with ADHD, the structured approach can help you make sense of what's going on inside your head. And if you're someone with autism, you might find the visual aspect helpful in understanding the complex emotions that you feel.

It's a departure from conventional methods, offering a fresh perspective on why you might be struggling.

“a unique approach to understanding how fear operates, offering practical steps," is really the heart of the podcast. Rhonda doesn't just talk at you; she walks you through a process. She helps you understand that many of the things you think are character flaws – like being “lazy” or “unmotivated” – are actually fear responses.

She also touches on the idea of a "core fear" that was developed when you were a child. This can be very helpful because it helps you separate the things that you do as a mechanism to help you, and who you are.

This shift in thinking is very important because it removes the blame and judgment that many neurodivergent people feel, allowing them to approach themselves with kindness.

The podcast also presents "The Wheel of Freedom", the other half of the journey. This is where you will begin to move towards living a life that aligns with your true self. It's about finding your “essential nature” and embracing your individuality.

Rhonda will challenge you to move beyond the black and white thinking that so many of us get caught up in. You will learn that life isn’t about "good or bad" or "right or wrong", but it’s about understanding your fear responses.

Crucially, Rhonda emphasizes the importance of taking action. This podcast provides not only the "why" but the "how." She presents a process that involves making a decision to change and then following that decision with practical action.

For someone who struggles with feelings of being stuck, this clear, step-by-step approach can be life-changing.

Rhonda offers practical resources to help you along the way, including her website and videos. These tools can help you to continue the learning at your own pace and in a way that suits you. For neurodivergent individuals who may appreciate additional structure or different learning styles, this can be very valuable.

Ultimately, "The Wheel of Fear and Freedom" is more than just a podcast; it's a companion on your journey to understanding yourself better. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to live more authentically.

By tuning in, neurodivergent listeners can find encouragement and practical steps to live a life aligned with their own unique strengths, regardless of the challenges they may face.

This is a podcast that can give you hope, perspective, and a path to live a life that your soul intended.

Connect with Rhonda:
https://FearlessLiving.org/risk

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