Starting Over Again in The New Year with ADHD

Why consistency doesn’t work for ADHD brains — and how learning to come back without shame creates real change.

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t stick with anything — routines, organizing, decluttering, goals, or New Year’s resolutions — this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Megs talks honestly about why starting over is not failure, especially for ADHD brains. She breaks down why so many systems don’t stick, how social media narratives can quietly box people with ADHD into believing there are things they “just can’t do,” and what actually creates sustainable change.

This conversation is about the messy middle — the part no one posts about. The part where motivation fades, routines fall apart, planners get abandoned, and shame creeps in. And why that middle isn’t a problem to fix — it’s where learning happens.

Instead of pushing consistency, Megs introduces a more realistic (and ADHD-friendly) concept: persistence — the ability to come back without shame, even after you forget, avoid, or fall off.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that:

• Your ADHD brain is not broken
• You’re not lazy or inconsistent
• You don’t need to change everything at once
• And there is always a moment you can begin again

Article Referenced in Podcast > What is Executive Dysfunction in ADHD?

01:03 — How Social Media Shapes ADHD Beliefs

02:31 — Why the New Year Feels Like a Reset for ADHD

03:22 — Noticing ADHD Patterns That Block Change

05:55 — Persistence vs Consistency for ADHD Brains

09:12 — Organizing Strategies That Actually Work With ADHD

19:52 — Why ADHD Community and Support Matter

24:33 — Microdosing Mindfulness for ADHD Overwhelm

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