# A Revisit: Attacking the Gremlins with Jane Massengill

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Podcast: [Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-the-adhd-podcast-386692)
Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We're on summer break, so this week is a Revisit: a favorite conversation pulled back out of the archive. The idea takes after Dr. Kurosh Dini's concept of the visit, showing up to something with curiosity rather than judgment. In this one, we talk with coach Jane Massengill about the negative self-talk that so many people with ADHD carry, why it can run louder for us, and a simple practice she calls word watching for catching it in the moment. It's a warm, useful conversation about learning to be kinder to yourself. Whether it's your first listen or a return trip, it's worth your time. Links & Notes JaneMassengill.com The Gremlin-Taming Institute Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way — by Rick Carlson (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast! (03:28) - Introducing Jane Massengill of the Gremlin-Taming Institute (08:37) - Why do some people struggle when others don't? (16:01) - About the Book and Jane's History (19:55) - The ADHD Internal Dialog (24:23) - Word-Watching (31:51) - Word-Watching Exercise ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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