Ep. 82 — Sleep, ADHD, and Finding Calm in Chaos: "Blinking Like a Crazy Woman"

Living with ADHD means navigating unpredictable emotions, burnout, and sleepless nights that don’t always make sense. In this episode, sisters Megan and Michelle unpack the strange, funny, and all-too-relatable ways ADHD affects sleep and nighttime routines. From Megan’s late-night blinking frenzy to discovering the surprising power of a “baby lamp,” they share stories filled with humor, insight, and self-discovery.

As they reflect on what helps (and what absolutely doesn’t), you’ll hear about sensory preferences, anxious bedtime thoughts, and creative hacks like counting backwards by sevens. Whether you're someone who battles sleep, masks through fatigue, or just needs to feel less alone in the chaos, this episode offers warmth, laughter, and the reminder that even our messiest moments can lead to connection.

Favorite line from the episode: “I was blinking like a crazy woman.”
00:00 intro and a tale of a wild night
03:05 the blinking incident and bedtime burnout
08:40 Megan’s baby lamp vs. overhead doom
12:55 counting backward by sevens
16:30 the ADHD sleep cycle explained
20:00 Michelle’s sensory preferences
24:45 letting go of 'normal' routines
28:10 how laughter helps regulate emotions
32:05 wrapping up and a tiny win
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