EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 25 MIN
#138 The 7 types of rest every ADHDer needs
from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones
Do you ever wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep?In this episode we’re unpacking the 7 types of rest your brain & body actually need and why lying on the couch or binging Netflix never feels truly recharging.You’ll learn:The 7 different types of rest Why ADHD brains resist rest (and what to do about it)The difference between numbing vs restoringHow to sprinkle micro-rests into your day - especially when you’re busyThis one’s a gentle permission slip to rest in ways that feel engaging, nourishing & dopamine-friendly. Because rest isn’t simply about doing nothing - it’s about giving your brain & body what it really needs to refuel.LINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Get a simple 1 page recap of this episode*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!
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Do you ever wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep? In this episode we’re unpacking the 7 types of rest your brain & body actually need and why lying on the couch or binging Netflix never feels truly recharging. You’ll learn: The 7 different types of rest Why ADHD brains resist rest (and what to do about it)The difference between numbing vs restoringHow to sprinkle micro-rests into your day - especially when you’re busy This one’s a gentle permission slip to rest in ways...
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