When Life Gets Heavy: Choosing Capacity Over Expectations

Feeling overwhelmed and constantly running on empty? 😩 This solo episode dives deep into why life feels so heavy, especially for ADHD individuals healing from trauma and family scapegoating. It's time to stop "should-ing" and start honoring your true capacity!Join Angie as she explores:🟣 The "background hum of exhaustion" and why your nervous system is tapped out. 🧠🟣 How ADHD brains work "10x harder" on low-interest tasks (Dr. Thomas Brown's analogy explained!). 🤯🟣 The connection between scapegoating, people-pleasing, and overdoing it. 💔🟣 Categorizing your capacity days (high, middle, low) and choosing regulation over productivity. ✨🟣 The power of self-awareness: recognizing your patterns without shame. 💪🟣 Replacing external "shoulds" with the question: "What can I realistically do today?" 🗓️🟣 Why honoring your capacity, setting boundaries, and embracing nuance are acts of self-respect, not weakness. 💖If you're tired of proving your worth through exhaustion, this episode is your permission to pause, adjust, and build a life that truly works for you.