December is here… which means joy, chaos, glitter explosions, forgotten gifts, sensory overload, emotional intensification, and that magical moment where you decorate for 12 minutes and then mysteriously lose your entire holiday spirit. If you’re an ADHD adult, parent, or part of an ADHD family — you KNOW exactly what I’m talking about.

In this hilarious, heartfelt holiday special, we dive into the real ADHD December experience: the vibey bursts of motivation, the time-blindness, the emotional rollercoasters, the sensory overwhelm, the “I swear I bought tape” moments, and the surprising magic that happens when we finally embrace imperfection.

This episode is part comedy show, part hug, and part reminder that you are absolutely not alone. I’ll share personal stories (including my son Grayson’s iconic peppermint bark meltdown), research-backed insight into why ADHD brains feel holidays so intensely, and the quiet truth we all need this month:

You don’t need a perfect holiday. You just need moments that feel true.

We’ll explore: ✨ Why ADHD brains experience “holiday intensification mode” ✨ Time-blindness, wrapping chaos, and vibe windows ✨ Parenting ADHD kids during the most overstimulating month of the year ✨ How to take things off your plate—guilt-free ✨ Letting go of perfection and embracing presence ✨ How the “Take It Easy” mindset actually helps ADHD regulation ✨ And the magic that shows up when we stop trying so hard to make everything “just right”

If December drains you and delights you all at the same time… this episode will feel like a deep breath and a warm laugh.

Pour your cocoa, lower your expectations, tilt your hat to “Take It Easy,” and let’s survive this beautiful, ridiculous season together.

Listen now and remember: you are doing enough. Truly.

This week on Backpacking Through ADHD, we’re leaning into the beautiful contradiction of being both wildly grateful and slightly chaotic. Because let’s be honest, gratitude with ADHD doesn’t always look calm and collected. Sometimes it’s loud, messy, and alive.

In this episode, Tera explores what it means to be thankful, grateful, and slightly feral, finding peace in imperfection, laughter in the chaos, and gratitude in the everyday moments that often slip by unnoticed. From family stories and “feral” parenting moments to practical ADHD-friendly gratitude practices (like the Victory Jar and the 10-Second Pause), this conversation reminds us that being grateful doesn’t require calm, it requires presence.

If your version of gratitude comes with cold coffee, tangled thoughts, and a full heart, this one’s for you.

Tune in, take a deep breath, and remember: you can be thankful, grateful, and slightly feral all at once, and that’s exactly enough.

This week on Backpacking Through ADHD, we’re slowing down and taking a deep breath to explore the power of intentional reflection. 🌿

So often, ADHD brains race toward what’s next—or replay what went wrong. But what happens when we pause to notice what’s right?

In this cozy, heart-forward episode, Tera dives into the real, messy, beautiful practice of gratitude for ADHD minds and families. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Reframe ADHD “frustrations” as hidden blessings ✨ Use gratitude journaling to retrain ADHD’s negativity bias ✨ Create simple family rituals—like the “Victory Jar”—that build connection ✨ Turn thankfulness into a powerful regulation tool

Whether you’re driving, walking, or curled up with your favorite blanket, this episode will help you find calm in the chaos and appreciation in the everyday.

Because even in the whirlwind of ADHD life, there’s always something to be thankful for, grateful for, and blessed by. 💛