Episode 68: What I have loved, learnt and let go of in 2025

What if your biggest breakthroughs came from reflecting on what didn’t work? In this vulnerable year-in-review episode of the ADHD Families Podcast, Sharon, ADHD family coach and founder of The Functional Family, shares her honest reflections on 2025 — both in business and personal life. From ADHD coaching credentials and client wins to burnout, boundaries, health challenges, and hard financial lessons, Sharon breaks down what she loved, what she learned, and what she’s letting go of as she heads into 2026. This episode isn’t about hustle or highlight reels — it’s about discernment, sustainability, and intentional action. If you’re an ADHD parent feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this reflective episode will help you spot the clues that lead to calmer family life and better decisions next year. 👀 In This Episode, Sharon Covers: ✅ Why success really leaves clues (and how to spot them) ✅ What worked — and didn’t — in ADHD family business life ✅ Why boundaries strengthened everything ✅ The truth about burnout, sustainability, and growth ✅ Health, chronic illness, and advocating for yourself ✅ Why action beats mindset every time ✅ Letting go of the invisible load for ADHD mums ✅ How to reflect without pressure or shame ✅ Choosing one word to guide your year (hello, faith) ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why this vulnerable year-in-review matters 03:30 – A different way to reflect: discernment, not pressure 06:45 – What worked in business (and why alignment matters) 12:10 – ADHD coaching credentials & mentoring other coaches 18:40 – The biggest business lessons of 2025 26:00 – Boundaries, burnout & unsustainable growth 33:20 – Why action beats mindset every time 39:45 – Team challenges & email overwhelm 45:10 – Letting go of overworking and people-pleasing 50:30 – Personal reflections: health, pain & resilience 58:15 – Travel, confidence & rebuilding identity 1:05:40 – Sleep, perimenopause & nervous system care 1:12:10 – Invisible load & the ADHD Family Quest 1:18:00 – Standing in your power & choosing a word for 2026 1:23:30 – Final reflections & what to carry forward 🚀 Next Steps + Resources 🎧 Subscribe to the ADHD Families Podcast so you never miss an episode 📩 Join the newsletter for weekly ADHD family strategies 🧠 Join the free ADHD Family Quest training week Free Coaching Week – Your Family’s Tailored ADHD Roadmap📅 3–6 March 2026⏰ Daily short videos released at 7:00 am🎥 Live coaching sessions at 1:00 pm (Sydney time) This free coaching week will help you create a clear, practical ADHD roadmap tailored to your family — with daily guidance, live support, and actionable strategies you can use straight away.👉 Register at: thefunctionalfamily.com/roadmap 💼 Work With Sharon Sharon is an ADHD family coach who helps overwhelmed parents create calm, functional homes through practical strategy — not fluff. Inside The Functional Family, you’ll find coaching, programs, and tools designed for real life with neurodivergent kids. 🌐 Website: thefunctionalfamily.com 📱 Follow on social media for daily ADHD insights and support 💛 Final Note You don’t need to become someone new next year. You just need to upgrade what’s already working — and let go of what’s draining you.