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046: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)

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Asking for help can feel uncomfortable—even paralyzing—whether it’s something small like troubleshooting a tech issue or something big like reaching out for professional support. In this episode, I’m diving into the emotional barriers that make it so hard to ask for help, why your brain resists it, and how to start shifting those thoughts so you can ask for help with less guilt, shame, and fear.

You’ll hear stories from my own life (like the time I avoided asking for help in high school math!) and learn practical ways to reframe your mindset so asking for help becomes a skill you can practice—not something to avoid.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why asking for help can trigger fear, shame, or guilt—and why that’s totally normal
  • How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and past experiences shape your comfort with asking for help
  • The mindset shift that turns “I should be able to do this on my own” into “I’m learning how to ask for what I need”
  • Ways to start small and build confidence in asking for help (without the overwhelm)
  • How to notice, name, and reframe your thoughts so you can work with your brain instead of against it

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

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Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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Content provided by Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach, Sarah Lovell - Executive Function, and ADHD Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach, Sarah Lovell - Executive Function, and ADHD Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Asking for help can feel uncomfortable—even paralyzing—whether it’s something small like troubleshooting a tech issue or something big like reaching out for professional support. In this episode, I’m diving into the emotional barriers that make it so hard to ask for help, why your brain resists it, and how to start shifting those thoughts so you can ask for help with less guilt, shame, and fear.

You’ll hear stories from my own life (like the time I avoided asking for help in high school math!) and learn practical ways to reframe your mindset so asking for help becomes a skill you can practice—not something to avoid.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why asking for help can trigger fear, shame, or guilt—and why that’s totally normal
  • How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and past experiences shape your comfort with asking for help
  • The mindset shift that turns “I should be able to do this on my own” into “I’m learning how to ask for what I need”
  • Ways to start small and build confidence in asking for help (without the overwhelm)
  • How to notice, name, and reframe your thoughts so you can work with your brain instead of against it

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

If you liked this episode, you might enjoy these episodes:


Resources Mentioned:


Connect with Sarah Lovell:


Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

  continue reading

57 episodes

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