Ep. 71 – ADHD, Task Overwhelm, and Finding Joy in the Chaos: "I Figured It Out!"

Some wins with ADHD don’t come from perfect plans or clever hacks. Sometimes, they come from sitting in the middle of a mess, trying twelve different things, and then suddenly shouting, “I figured it out!” In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about what it’s like to face those relentless everyday tasks that feel heavier than they should, and how adding curiosity or humor can turn them into something more manageable.There’s also a scene involving a spoon, some dirty dishes, and a full-on gladiator battle. And yes, Keila the AI assistant returns with a round of chaotic dog toy names that are somehow exactly what the moment needed. Under the laughter is a real look at how ADHD brains process overwhelm, and how little sparks of joy can turn even the most annoying moments into tiny triumphs.Our favorite line from the episode is: I figured it out!00:00 – Dish duty meets ADHD chaos04:30 – Yellow quadrant tasks and why they drain us08:10 – Turning chores into green quadrant joy11:45 – Gladiator dish battles and dog toy chaos15:30 – KEILA the AI makes a guest appearance19:00 – How playfulness helps reframe burnout23:15 – “I figured it out!” and other ADHD breakthroughsCaught in the chaos? You might just need a gladiator spoon moment too. Follow the show, share the joy with a fellow spicy brain, and leave a review so more of us can figure it out—together.ADHD chores, ADHD task overwhelm, yellow quadrant ADHD, ADHD burnout, ADHD productivity, emotional regulation, ADHD reframing