Episode #21
Building Self-Trust Through Systems w/Liz Lewis | Ep. 21 | SWL Podcast
Welcome back to Systems with Laura, the podcast where we explore the systems, strategies, and conversations that help businesses grow with clarity and intention. Today I'm joined by Liz Lewis, author of You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Women, and the Invisible Forces Shaping Their Lives. Liz is a writer, ADHD coach, and advocate whose work explores self-trust, late ADHD diagnosis, and why so many capable women spend years believing they need to fix themselves when the real challenge is often the expectations and systems around them. Because the reality is this: As entrepreneurs, we're constantly searching for better systems, better routines, better strategies, better coaches, and better productivity hacks. But what if the missing piece isn't another framework? What if it's learning to trust yourself while building systems that actually support the way your brain works? In this episode, we explore: - What ADHD really is,and why it's so often misunderstood - Why so many women receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life - How self-trust erodes over time and what it takes to rebuild it - Why entrepreneurs often believe someone else has the "perfect" system - The difference between trusting your brain and trusting yourself - Why good systems should reduce cognitive load, not replace human judgment - Why planning around your own energy and working style matters more than following someone else's productivity advice - How AI and technology can free us to spend more time on meaningful, creative work This conversation is a reminder that systems aren't about creating rigid rules, they're about creating space. Space to think more clearly. Space to make better decisions. And ultimately, space to trust yourself a little more every day. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative professional, leader, or simply trying to stop relying on stress and anxiety to get things done, this episode offers practical insights into designing systems that work with your brain, not against it. ⸻ Connect with Liz Lewis Book: You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Women, and the Invisible Forces Shaping Their Lives Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Problem-Late-Diagnosed/dp/1839977949 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lewis-2b13218b/ ⸻ Episode Sponsor: Proprium At Proprium, we help service-based businesses replace chaos with clarity by designing operational systems that support sustainable growth—from CRM implementation and project management to automation, documentation, and business operations. Book a 15-minute discovery call: https://connect.proprium.agency/discovery-call ⸻ Stay Connected with Laura Plantak Website: https://www.lauraplantak.com Newsletter: https://lauraplantak.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraplantak
