In this week’s solo episode of Backpacking Through ADHD, Tera puts on her new “Social” hat—not to make noise, but to embrace the quiet. Episode 31, titled “ Letting Go of Linear Paths,” is a reflection on the messy, beautiful, nonlinear nature of growth—especially for those of us with ADHD.
We’ve been taught that progress should be straight and steady, but ADHD doesn’t work that way. And honestly? Neither does life. Tera shares personal insights, loops of thought, and spirals of reflection that invite listeners to release the pressure to always move forward. Drawing on research, real-life detours, and the concept of internal dialogue as a form of social connection, this episode gives permission to pause. To think. To process. And to trust that even when we don’t feel productive—we’re still growing.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, behind, or unsure of the path ahead. Come wander with us.
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