Episode 85: My Teen with ADHD Won't Try Coaching. Now What?

You've found the support.

You've done the research.

You know your teenager could benefit from ADHD coaching...

But every time you bring it up, you're met with, "I'm fine." or "I don't need it."

If you're wondering how to help a reluctant teen without pushing them further away, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the ADHD Families Podcast, Sharon Collon is joined by ADHD Teen Coach Kimberley, who shares why so many teenagers resist support, what ADHD coaching actually looks like, and how parents can introduce help in a way that builds trust instead of resistance.

Together, they unpack why resistance isn't defiance—it's often protection—and why the right support, at the right time, can help teens build confidence, executive functioning skills and emotional resilience that lasts well beyond school.

👀 In This Episode, Sharon and Kimberley Covers

✔️ Why resistance to support is often a sign of protection—not defiance

✔️ How executive functioning challenges can be mistaken for laziness or lack of motivation

✔️ Why ADHD coaching is different from therapy

✔️ How to introduce coaching without pressure or conflict