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It's Not Your Fault — And You're 100% Responsible - 125

podcast Jul 07, 2026
 

In this foundational episode, DrB delivers the message that sits at the heart of everything she teaches: it is not your fault — and you are 100% responsible for what happens next. These two truths are not a contradiction. Together, they are the most liberating framework an adult with ADHD can internalize. If you've been waiting for permission to stop blaming yourself and start building — this is it.

Key Points Covered

  • Why ADHD is not your fault — and what that really means
  • The critical difference between blame and responsibility
  • How the "old story" becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy
  • What it looks like to take 100% responsibility in practice
  • The question that changes everything: "What skill am I missing?"

 

Links Mentioned

  • drbarbaracohen.com — All episodes + show resources
  • Get Sh*t Done (GSD) 9-Month Program — drbarbaracohen.com