Ep. 68 – Juicing the ADHD Journey: Emotions, Energy, and That One Time I Had to Juice My Dog's Butt

Sometimes ADHD burnout doesn’t look dramatic. Rather, it just feels like nothing's working and everything needs to stop. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about the kind of exhaustion that sneaks up quietly. They discuss how ADHD brains tend to stall out and why adding fun back into your day isn’t a luxury. Fun is a strategy!They share how the ADHD energy grid helps explain what’s happening when you feel emotionally disconnected or low on fuel. Rosey talks about how even a tiny spark of joy can start to shift your state, especially when it’s unexpected. And yes, there’s a story about juicing a pug’s butt that somehow ties the whole thing together. If you’ve been feeling stuck or out of sync with yourself, this episode offers a gentle way back in.Our favorite line from the episode is: I'm gonna listen this time... I promise!00:00 – Emotional check-in and what burnout feels like03:30 – When the ADHD energy grid goes offline06:40 – Why fun matters more than productivity10:15 – The pug story (brace yourself)13:45 – “I’m gonna listen this time…” and other ADHD promises17:30 – Naming your zone to get unstuck21:00 – The difference between emotional resets and emotional escapesFollow the show, share it with a fellow spicy brain, and leave us a review so others can feel a little less alone in the chaos.ADHD emotional burnout, ADHD energy grid, ADHD and self-care, ADHD overwhelm, ADHD humor, emotional regulation, neurodivergent coping tools