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Plans, Pals and the ADHD Pause Button: Why We Flake and How to Show Up Anyway
In this episode, Christine Dunning explores the often-overlooked challenge of managing social commitments with ADHD—especially the gap between wanting connection and actually following through.
From the initial burst of excitement when plans are made to the very real barriers of initiation paralysis and time blindness, Christine shares personal stories and practical strategies for building a social life that works with your brain, not against it.
This episode is about connection without pressure, plans without shame, and compassion without excuses.
What This Episode Covers
- Why social plans can feel easy to make—and impossible to execute
- How ADHD impacts initiation, energy, and time awareness
- The hidden cost of “should”-based socializing
- Why canceling doesn’t make you flaky—it makes you human
Practical Strategies You’ll Hear
- Low-pressure friend dates that don’t require perfect energy or timing
- The 15-minute rule for getting unstuck and showing up
- Ways to reduce friction before, during, and after social plans
- Reframing follow-through as a systems issue, not a character flaw
Who This Episode Is For
- Solo adults with ADHD navigating friendships on their own
- Introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts alike
- Anyone who wants connection without burnout
- People who care deeply—and still struggle to show up
Key Takeaway
You’re not bad at friendship.
You’re navigating social connection with a brain that needs different rules.
This episode offers tools, language, and permission to build a social life that feels sustainable, authentic, and kind.
Connect with Christine
- Website: https://www.twocatscoaching.com
- Podcast (all platforms): A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
- YouTube: Search A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
- Email: [email protected]
Support this Podcast!
If this episode resonated with you:
- Rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app
- Share this episode with a friend who struggles with social follow-through
- Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes on solo life and ADHD
Your support helps more solo ADHD adults find this work.
Free Resources
Looking for practical tools you can use right away?
- Download free ADHD-friendly worksheets and guides here
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By ChristineIn this episode, Christine Dunning explores the often-overlooked challenge of managing social commitments with ADHD—especially the gap between wanting connection and actually following through.
From the initial burst of excitement when plans are made to the very real barriers of initiation paralysis and time blindness, Christine shares personal stories and practical strategies for building a social life that works with your brain, not against it.
This episode is about connection without pressure, plans without shame, and compassion without excuses.
What This Episode Covers
- Why social plans can feel easy to make—and impossible to execute
- How ADHD impacts initiation, energy, and time awareness
- The hidden cost of “should”-based socializing
- Why canceling doesn’t make you flaky—it makes you human
Practical Strategies You’ll Hear
- Low-pressure friend dates that don’t require perfect energy or timing
- The 15-minute rule for getting unstuck and showing up
- Ways to reduce friction before, during, and after social plans
- Reframing follow-through as a systems issue, not a character flaw
Who This Episode Is For
- Solo adults with ADHD navigating friendships on their own
- Introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts alike
- Anyone who wants connection without burnout
- People who care deeply—and still struggle to show up
Key Takeaway
You’re not bad at friendship.
You’re navigating social connection with a brain that needs different rules.
This episode offers tools, language, and permission to build a social life that feels sustainable, authentic, and kind.
Connect with Christine
- Website: https://www.twocatscoaching.com
- Podcast (all platforms): A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
- YouTube: Search A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
- Email: [email protected]
Support this Podcast!
If this episode resonated with you:
- Rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app
- Share this episode with a friend who struggles with social follow-through
- Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes on solo life and ADHD
Your support helps more solo ADHD adults find this work.
Free Resources
Looking for practical tools you can use right away?
- Download free ADHD-friendly worksheets and guides here