Free Your Mind S2 E4: Let Go, But Don't Quit

Do you feel like you can't give up even when you're feeling stuck, overburdened, or like you're carrying the weight of the world?

REMINDER: You don't have to continue doing things the hard way, as this episode serves as a reminder.

In this episode, I’m sharing from the heart what it really looks like to surrender control, find peace in the chaos, and stay in the game—even when life feels too heavy. If you’re a mom with ADHD, a woman navigating burnout, or just someone wrestling with doubt and direction, this episode will speak to your soul.

You’ll walk away with:

• Encouragement for overwhelmed moms

• Real talk on ADHD, motherhood, burnout, and identity

• How to let go of what’s draining you without feeling like you’re quitting

• A reminder that your worth isn’t in your performance—God’s got you

• Tools to breathe deeper, release control, and trust again

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☕ Grab a cup of tea, take a breath, and tune in. This is your spiritual reset, your moment to feel seen, and the permission you didn’t know you needed to let go, without giving up.

In this episode of the Chatterbrain Mommy Podcast, host Netta discusses the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and the feeling of laziness.

She emphasizes that individuals with ADHD are not lazy but rather face unique challenges in task initiation and management. The conversation explores the roots of these feelings, the science behind ADHD, and practical strategies for managing daily tasks effectively.

Netta encourages listeners to embrace their unique minds and offers insights into self-compassion and positive reinforcement.

Takeaways

You are not lazy; you are living.

ADHD affects task initiation and executive functioning.

Feelings of laziness often stem from childhood experiences.

Internalizing negative messages can lead to shame and avoidance.

Microtasking can help in managing overwhelming tasks.

Body doubling can provide motivation and support.

Gamification of tasks can make them more enjoyable.

Celebrating small wins is crucial for motivation.

Visual reminders can aid in task management.

Compassion towards oneself is key in navigating ADHD.

Sound bites

"You are not lazy!"

"It's not lazy at all. That's neurological."

"You are doing more than you think."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Self-Perception

02:06 Understanding the Roots of Feeling 'Lazy'

09:47 The Science Behind ADHD and Task Initiation

17:49 Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Avoidance

27:05 Strategies for Managing ADHD Effectively

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You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and mentally worn out from trying to hold it all together.

In this episode, I crack open the real reason behind ADHD avoidance—and no, it’s not because you “don’t care” or “lack discipline.”

I’m talking emotional weight.

Shame loops.

Executive dysfunction.

And that sneaky fear of failure that keeps us frozen.

✨ What you’ll hear

• ​ Why your brain stalls on “simple” tasks
• ​ The truth about avoidance and trauma responses
• ​ How to reframe your patterns without beating yourself up
• ​ Gentle, doable ways to get back into motion—without toxic productivity vibes

If you’ve ever stared at a sink full of dishes or a blinking cursor and thought, “What’s wrong with me?”—this one’s for you.

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