Have you ever looked at your life from the outside and thought, “Everything looks fine… so why don’t I feel fine?”

In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet, almost invisible shutdown many ADHD women experience when we’re technically “getting things done,” but we’ve disconnected from our bodies in order to do it.

Not burnout. Not a crisis. Just this low-grade numbness that sneaks in when survival mode becomes our norm.

I share how I noticed this pattern in myself, the subtle signs so many of us overlook, why high-functioning ADHD often comes at a physical and emotional cost, and the small, compassionate shifts I’m making to come back into my life instead of just managing it.

If you’ve been productive but not present… if you’re checking boxes but not feeling anything while you do it… this episode is going to land deeply.

✨ Mentioned in the episode: Eleonore de Posson, https://www.eleonoredeposson.com/

—CHAPTERS—

00:00 Introduction: Feeling Alive vs. Going Through the Motions

01:00 Recognizing the Signs of Disconnection

02:05 Personal Experiences and Realizations

05:51 Understanding ADHD and Dissociation

07:24 The Importance of Mindfulness and Presence

11:53 Strategies for Reconnecting with Your Body

19:12 The Role of the Nervous System

27:41 Practical Tips for Staying Present

36:58 Conclusion: Embracing Mindfulness in Daily Life

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