Ep. 109 – When Your ADHD Brain Just Says Nope: "I be raw!"
About this episode
Megan and Michelle discuss the challenges of living with ADHD, including executive dysfunction and emotional overwhelm, while embracing the messiness of life.
This episode is not polished. It is not planned. It is real. Megan shows up in the middle of a hard day and instead of pushing through or pretending everything is fine, she lets it be messy. What unfolds is a conversation about executive dysfunction, chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, and that inner voice that tells you you’re doing everything wrong. Michelle and Megan explore what happens when your nervous system is overloaded from every direction at once, and how reframing one simple question can shift everything: Is this naughty… or is this neurological? If you have ever felt like you “should” be able to do more but just… can’t, this episode is for you. In This Episode We Talk About… What it actually feels like to have a “bad brain day” Chronic pain and how it rewires your nervous system Executive dysfunction and why simple tasks feel impossible The “HOA voice” in your head and how it shows up Shame around not doing enough Why pushing through does not always work The difference between being “lazy” and being overwhelmed How sensory overload stacks across life areas The question: naughty or neurological Learning to be curious instead of judgmental with yourself Favorite Line…
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