ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain Podcast

Ep. 47 — “MEGAN!!! COME BACK!”: Progress, Not Perfection on the ADHD Path


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Living with ADHD means celebrating progress in all its messy, imperfect glory. In this episode, Michelle and Megan share candid reflections about burnout, self-monitoring, emotional overload, and those unpredictable ADHD spirals that hit at the weirdest times. Whether it's navigating a productivity crash or spiraling into midnight pantry organization, they’re here to remind you that your version of progress still counts.

Join the sisters as they laugh through stories of Megan's disappearing act, Michelle’s 2 AM butler’s pantry chaos, and the quiet victories that come with simply noticing your emotions in real time. Their honest, heartfelt conversation is a reminder that showing up, even halfway, is still showing up.

Favorite line from the episode: “MEGAN!!! COME BACK!”

00:00 The disappearance heard round the podcast
06:12 Self-monitoring when the butler is missing
12:35 Why perfection is a trap (especially with ADHD)
18:08 2 AM pantry panic and kitchen cabinet shame
23:55 When the fire goes out before the task is done
28:40 Redefining a win... and actually believing it

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ADHD, progress not perfection, burnout, emotional overwhelm, executive function, ADHD women, masking, productivity, butler's pantry breakdowns, radical acceptance
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ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain PodcastBy Megan Mioduski & Michelle Woodward