ADHD Self-Care: Why Popular Tips Fail and 11 Simple Tricks That Actually Help

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Ever notice how traditional self-care advice makes you want to scream? Those peaceful meditation sessions and serene bubble baths that work for everyone else feel like torture for your constantly-moving ADHD brain. Turns out, our brains need something completely different—and we've got seven research-backed strategies that actually work.

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Who Should Listen

This episode is for anyone with ADHD who's tired of self-care advice that leaves them feeling worse instead of better. If you've ever tried to "just relax" and ended up more anxious, or attempted meditation only to feel like your brain was about to explode, this one's for you. We're talking real self-care for brains that don't sit still.

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What You Get In This Episode

• Why traditional self-care fails ADHD brains – And why it's not your fault that meditation feels like punishment
• Seven science-backed strategies that actually work – From flexible routines to strategic movement and protein timing
• The sleep game-changer – Recent research on what really disrupts ADHD sleep (hint: it's not just screen time)
• "Unhinged" self-care hacks we actually use – Face masks to trick yourself into showering, adding completed tasks to your to-do list, and why Tetris after stress is scientifically legit
• How to eliminate "should" from your vocabulary – And why small moments of joy aren't luxuries, they're essential maintenance

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Bios

Caitlin is joined by special guest Ariella Monti, novelist and friend, filling in for Jenny. Together they're diving into self-care that actually makes sense for ADHD brains—no sitting still required. They're not wellness gurus or mental health professionals, just two women sharing what actually works when your brain runs on a different operating system.

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