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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 39 MIN

I stopped doing quiet time the "right way" (and how God met me in my ADHD struggles)

from The Christian Women's Journey to Healing & Identity in Christ | Faith-Based Emotional Healing · host Abba Inner Healing

Send a textYou start every January with a Bible reading plan. Three weeks later, you're drowning in Leviticus and beating yourself up for failing again. Sound familiar?If you've ever wondered what's wrong with your brain, why you can't stay consistent with spiritual practices, or if God is disappointed in you for struggling so much, this episode is for you.In this vulnerable conversation, I share my journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD this year and how it completely transformed my relationship with God. No more performing. No more forcing formulas that were never designed for how my brain works. Just freedom to meet God in ways that actually honor how He made me.In this episode, we talk about:Why consistency in traditional spiritual disciplines feel impossible for ADHD brainsThe shame and guilt cycle that keeps you stuckHow my ADHD diagnosis was actually an answered prayerWhat it looks like to do quiet time differently every single day (and why that's okay)Practical ways to connect with God when your brain craves noveltyHow to let go of external expectations and lean into your intimate relationship with GodWhy struggling doesn't mean something is wrong with you spirituallyWhether you're officially diagnosed with ADHD or just deeply relate to these struggles, there's freedom waiting for you. Your brain isn't the problem. The expectations are.BITTERSWEET NEWS: This is our last episode with co-host Jasmine Barcia for this season as she enters a new season of calling 🥺 We're so grateful for the journey we've shared together ❤️🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes. 🎁 Sign up for my FREE mini-course on how to process your emotions God's way - without shutting down or spiraling. 📞 Book a FREE discovery call to explore 1:1 coaching with me! 📧 Join my weekly newsletter "Holy Unraveling" for Christian emotional healing encouragement in your inbox. ▶️ Follow me on Instagram @melchanity and Youtube @melissachancoaching for more encouragement and resources.

Send a text You start every January with a Bible reading plan. Three weeks later, you're drowning in Leviticus and beating yourself up for failing again. Sound familiar? If you've ever wondered what's wrong with your brain, why you can't stay consistent with spiritual practices, or if God is disappointed in you for struggling so much, this episode is for you. In this vulnerable conversation, I share my journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD this year and how it completely transformed my relat...

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