<p>Feeling like you're stuck in survival mode? Can’t keep up with the laundry, your inbox, or... your life? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This episode is the loving wake-up call (and gentle nudge) you didn’t know you needed.</p><p>We’re breaking down what it <em>really</em> means to be low-, mid-, and high-functioning with ADHD—and why wherever you are on that scale is totally OK. This is your roadmap to rise, slowly but surely.</p><p>✨ What we cover:</p><ol><li>Low vs. mid vs. high-functioning ADHD</li><li>Why meds matter (but aren’t magic)</li><li>The basics: water, sleep, movement, hygiene</li><li>Exercise = brain boost (science says so!)</li><li>Journaling to calm the chaos 🧠</li><li>Emotional regulation = your secret weapon</li><li>Finding <em>your</em> people and setting real limits</li><li>Ditching people-pleasing and life-designing instead</li><li>Resting on purpose (not just numbing)</li></ol><p> Healing ADHD is a slow, messy, <em>totally possible</em> journey. Just move the needle a little this week.</p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049759/">Research on Exercise </a></p><p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast">YouTube</a></p><p>Want help with your ADHD? Join <a href="https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link">FOCUSED</a>!</p><p>Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343</p><p>Hang out with Kristen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="http://athleticgreens.com/ihaveadhd">AG 1 by Athletic Greens</a></p>