Why Rest Is Non-Negotiable

04/05/25 • 48 min

Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD

ADHD and sleep? It’s complicated. From racing thoughts at night to groggy mornings, getting quality rest can feel impossible. In this episode, we break down why sleep matters and how to make it work for you.
Join us as we dive into:
😴 Why ADHD brains struggle with sleep regulation
🧠 How sleep deprivation impacts focus, mood, and executive function
🌙 Practical strategies for building better sleep habits
⚖️ The link between sleep, medication, and overall ADHD management
If you’ve ever wondered, "Why I am always exhausted?", "Is my ADHD making my sleep worse?", or "How can I finally get a full night’s rest?"—this episode is for you.
📌 Listen now & share your experiences in the comments!

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Fail Forward: Embracing Mistakes & Learning with ADHD

🚀 What if failure wasn’t the end, but the beginning? In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, we dive into the concept of failing forward—turning mistakes into momentum and learning how to navigate setbacks with an ADHD brain.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why ADHDers often struggle with perfectionism & fear of failure
✅ How reframing mistakes can help build resilience & confidence
✅ Personal stories of failure, growth, and unexpected wins
✅ Practical strategies to bounce back when things don’t go as planned
💡 Whether you’ve missed deadlines, forgotten important dates, or struggled with self-doubt, this conversation is for you. ADHD isn’t about getting it right all the time—it’s about finding new ways to move forward.
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Trina Haynes on Women, ADHD, and Breaking the Burnout Cycle

Trina Haynes, founder of My Lady ADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast, joins Stephen and Aaron to discuss her personal journey with burnout and ADHD. As someone who manages multiple businesses, a podcast, social media accounts, and homeschools one of her three daughters, Trina knows firsthand the challenges of balancing an entrepreneurial spirit with the realities of ADHD. In this vulnerable and insightful conversation, she shares how she discovered the concept of burnout and her ongoing strategies for prevention and recovery.

This episode dives deep into the unique challenges faced by late-diagnosed women with ADHD, exploring how societal expectations, people-pleasing tendencies, and perfectionism can lead to chronic burnout. Trina offers practical advice for recognizing burnout symptoms and implementing "bare minimum" self-care practices that can make a significant difference. The conversation highlights the importance of community, particularly for those who have spent years masking their ADHD traits.

You'll Learn:

How to recognize early warning signs of burnout specific to your own patterns and behaviors
Why creating a "bare minimum" version of your self-care practices can help prevent total abandonment during stressful times
How to identify and challenge the "all-or-nothing" thinking that often contributes to burnout cycles
Why having a community of neurodivergent peers can be transformative for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD
How to leverage your ADHD traits like empathy and creativity as strengths rather than viewing them as weaknesses
Practical strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, especially for natural people-pleasers
Ways to reconnect with childhood interests as a path to rediscovering joy and preventing burnout

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