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#459 Training Clients With ADHD
06/17/2026
#459 Training Clients With ADHD
In this episode, Claire and Maggie explore how personal trainers can better support clients with undiagnosed ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. They unpack the barriers to formal diagnosis and explain why many clients may never use clinical labels, even when they relate to the symptoms. The conversation highlights how ADHD often presents differently in women, particularly during perimenopause, and challenges common assumptions about behaviours like lateness, inconsistency, or lack of focus. Rather than being intentional, these are often rooted in neurological differences such as time blindness, distraction, or difficulty with routine. They shares practical, real-world strategies for coaches, including flexible goal-setting focused on immediate wins, adapting environments to reduce distractions, and recognising the impact of rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD). They emphasise the importance of clear, varied communication, autonomy in decision-making, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. Above all, the episode encourages trainers to approach clients with curiosity, compassion, and openness, moving away from judgement and towards truly personalised support that meets people where they are.
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