ADHD can bring chaos, burnout and emotional overwhelm, but it also opens up unexpected pathways to creativity and self-acceptance. In this episode, Megan and Michelle dive into the beauty of progress over perfection and what it means to live with a mind that doesn’t always follow the rules.

You’ll hear about Megan’s long-standing resistance to putting up the Christmas tree, Michelle’s take on not cleaning before guests come over and how creative clutter might actually be a sign of growth. With warmth and humor, these sisters share how they’re learning to find peace in the mess and freedom in the unfinished. It’s an honest and uplifting conversation for anyone navigating ADHD with curiosity and compassion.

Favorite line from the episode: “It eludes me.”
00:00 The slippery nature of time
05:15 The year without a Christmas tree
11:48 Why we stop cleaning before people visit
18:22 Creative freedom through clutter
23:40 The beauty of showing up anyway
30:00 Final thoughts on giving yourself grace
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ADHD, burnout, emotional overwhelm, masking, executive function, creative clutter, ADHD women, self-compassion, mental health, perfectionism, neurodivergent lifestyle