ADHD and emotions go hand in hand, creating a vibrant storm of thoughts, burnout, and to-do lists that multiply like gremlins. In this episode, Michelle and Megan share their personal experiences, making you feel understood and less alone in your struggles. They explore the beauty and absurdity of living with a neurodivergent brain, where even the most well-meaning organizing session can spiral into a full-on butterfly transformation.

Prepare to chuckle as Michelle's attempt to alphabetize her spices leads to a psychedelic culinary explosion. From the relatable experience of masking fatigue to the joy of unexpected clarity, this episode is a delightful, humorous exploration of what it means to embrace the mess, one colorful wing flap at a time.

favorite line from the episode: “The Butterfly Came Out of the Cocoon”

00:00 butterfly metaphors and emotional spirals
04:20 the spice rack saga
09:12 task overwhelm and masking fatigue
14:00 feeling the shift from chaos to clarity
17:42 accepting our ADHD metamorphosis
22:05 laughing through the mess
26:15 building a life with room to flutter

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adhd, adhd women, emotional overwhelm, masking, burnout, butterfly moments, neurodivergent humor, organizing chaos, sister stories, metamorphosis