Backpacking Through ADHD

Tera Greenwood
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Backpacking Through ADHD is your guide for navigating the twists and turns of ADHD parenting. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the journey, this podcast offers practical tools, personal stories, and expert advice to help you and your family thrive. Explore the peaks, valleys, and unexpected paths of ADHD with resilience, support, and camaraderie to make the trek a little easier.

  1. 1D AGO

    Becoming

    After almost two months of space, reflection, and quiet intention, a new season begins. In this first episode of 2026, Tera introduces Becoming — a year-long exploration of identity across generations. What does it mean to become who you are as a child navigating ADHD? What does it mean to become who you’re meant to be as a woman rediscovering herself later in life? This season is not about fixing. It’s not about optimizing. It’s not about performing. It’s about becoming. In this episode, Tera shares: • Why she intentionally stepped back before starting 2026 • The difference between reinvention and revelation • Why some creative ideas feel electric in theory but heavy in practice • Letting go of what no longer fits (including the weekly photo pressure) • Why songs — not hats — will anchor the emotional tone this year • And what it means to evolve without abandoning yourself As someone who loves creativity and momentum, Tera opens up about the tension between inspiration and sustainability — and why noticing that tension is growth, not failure. The Song of the Episode is The Story by Brandi Carlile — a reminder that who we become is shaped by where we’ve been. This year, each month will hold two conversations: One speaking directly to the ADHD child. One speaking to the woman rediscovering herself. And each quarter, a conversation about becoming lighter — in our homes, in our habits, and in what we choose to carry forward. We are not starting over. We are becoming. Follow, subscribe, and join the journey as Backpacking Through ADHD steps into a new season — one rooted in identity, growth, and choosing what we carry.

    8 min

  2. JAN 1

    Episode 50: The Year of Reflection

    2025 was my reflection year, the year Backpacking Through ADHD began, the year I found my voice, and the year everything changed. In this special season finale, I’m closing out my very first year of the podcast by looking back on the journey that shaped it all. I reflect on why I started this show, what I learned about ADHD in myself and my son, how my parenting evolved, and how this community grew into something far bigger than I ever imagined. This episode is honest, emotional, funny, and deeply personal. I talk about the realities of producing a weekly podcast while navigating ADHD, parenting, and life — and why, while I’m not going anywhere, 2026 may look a little different as I think intentionally about sustainability and alignment for the future. And for the first time ever, I’m joined by my husband for a powerful closing conversation. Together, we reflect on what this year looked like behind the scenes, parenting an ADHD child, supporting each other through growth, and walking this trail as a family. This episode is a thank-you. A reflection. A full-circle moment. Thank you for being part of my first year on the trail. I can’t wait to see where we go next. Listen now and keep backpacking through ADHD with me.

    54 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    Episode 49: Joy, Dopamine and December

    December can feel magical… and completely exhausting — especially for ADHD brains. In this cozy, fireside-style episode of Backpacking Through ADHD, Tera Greenwood slows things down and gently explores why the end of the year hits ADHD adults and kids so hard. From the dopamine chase and burnout cycle to emotional overload and decision fatigue, this episode offers compassion, understanding, and practical ways to find real joy — not the forced, performative kind. Together, we talk about: Why December is uniquely overstimulating for ADHD brains The dopamine spikes and crashes that leave us exhausted How ADHD burnout shows up at the end of the year What “micro-joys” actually are — and why they work Simple ways to support ADHD kids when everything feels “too much” Letting go of perfection and embracing softness, rest, and connection This episode isn’t about doing more. It’s about noticing small sparks of joy, regulating your nervous system, and reminding yourself that you don’t have to earn rest or happiness.

    22 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    Episode 48: The ADHD Gift Guide

    December shopping with an ADHD brain is not for the faint of heart. You go in for one thing, come out with seven, forget two, and somehow still feel like you missed something important. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode of Backpacking Through ADHD, I’m wearing my “That’s a Terrible Idea, I’m In” hat and taking you on a fun, honest, story-filled journey through The ADHD Gift Guide,  the real one. Not the Pinterest-perfect version, but the kind of gifts that actually work for ADHD kids, adults, partners, teachers, coworkers, and yes… the gifts we accidentally buy for ourselves and pretend were intentional. We talk about gifts that help regulate, gifts that spark joy without adding clutter, gifts that support movement, focus, and emotional balance, and why experience gifts often matter more than “stuff” for ADHD brains. This episode is full of laughter, personal stories, and those “oh my gosh, that is so me” moments that make the holidays feel a little lighter. So grab a snack, settle in, and come hang out with me. This is your permission slip to shop with intention, embrace imperfection, and remember that ADHD brings creativity, magic, and connection to the holidays, even when things get a little chaotic. Press play and let’s backpack through ADHD together.

    19 min

  5. 12/07/2025

    Episode 47: Holiday Survival Guide

    December is here… which means joy, chaos, glitter explosions, forgotten gifts, sensory overload, emotional intensification, and that magical moment where you decorate for 12 minutes and then mysteriously lose your entire holiday spirit. If you’re an ADHD adult, parent, or part of an ADHD family — you KNOW exactly what I’m talking about. In this hilarious, heartfelt holiday special, we dive into the real ADHD December experience: the vibey bursts of motivation, the time-blindness, the emotional rollercoasters, the sensory overwhelm, the “I swear I bought tape” moments, and the surprising magic that happens when we finally embrace imperfection. This episode is part comedy show, part hug, and part reminder that you are absolutely not alone. I’ll share personal stories (including my son Grayson’s iconic peppermint bark meltdown), research-backed insight into why ADHD brains feel holidays so intensely, and the quiet truth we all need this month: You don’t need a perfect holiday. You just need moments that feel true. We’ll explore: ✨ Why ADHD brains experience “holiday intensification mode” ✨ Time-blindness, wrapping chaos, and vibe windows ✨ Parenting ADHD kids during the most overstimulating month of the year ✨ How to take things off your plate—guilt-free ✨ Letting go of perfection and embracing presence ✨ How the “Take It Easy” mindset actually helps ADHD regulation ✨ And the magic that shows up when we stop trying so hard to make everything “just right” If December drains you and delights you all at the same time… this episode will feel like a deep breath and a warm laugh. Pour your cocoa, lower your expectations, tilt your hat to “Take It Easy,” and let’s survive this beautiful, ridiculous season together. Listen now and remember: you are doing enough. Truly.

    25 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Episode 46: Thankful, Grateful and Slightly Feral

    This week on Backpacking Through ADHD, we’re leaning into the beautiful contradiction of being both wildly grateful and slightly chaotic. Because let’s be honest, gratitude with ADHD doesn’t always look calm and collected. Sometimes it’s loud, messy, and alive. In this episode, Tera explores what it means to be thankful, grateful, and slightly feral, finding peace in imperfection, laughter in the chaos, and gratitude in the everyday moments that often slip by unnoticed. From family stories and “feral” parenting moments to practical ADHD-friendly gratitude practices (like the Victory Jar and the 10-Second Pause), this conversation reminds us that being grateful doesn’t require calm, it requires presence. If your version of gratitude comes with cold coffee, tangled thoughts, and a full heart, this one’s for you. Tune in, take a deep breath, and remember: you can be thankful, grateful, and slightly feral all at once, and that’s exactly enough.

    11 min

  7. 11/09/2025

    Thankful, Grateful, Blessed.

    This week on Backpacking Through ADHD, we’re slowing down and taking a deep breath to explore the power of intentional reflection. 🌿 So often, ADHD brains race toward what’s next—or replay what went wrong. But what happens when we pause to notice what’s right? In this cozy, heart-forward episode, Tera dives into the real, messy, beautiful practice of gratitude for ADHD minds and families. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Reframe ADHD “frustrations” as hidden blessings ✨ Use gratitude journaling to retrain ADHD’s negativity bias ✨ Create simple family rituals—like the “Victory Jar”—that build connection ✨ Turn thankfulness into a powerful regulation tool Whether you’re driving, walking, or curled up with your favorite blanket, this episode will help you find calm in the chaos and appreciation in the everyday. Because even in the whirlwind of ADHD life, there’s always something to be thankful for, grateful for, and blessed by. 💛

    14 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    Gratitude, Grace and Grit

    What happens when ADHD meets the chaos of midlife? When emotional regulation collides with hormonal imbalance, and everything—focus, patience, even mental stability—feels like quicksand? In this powerful, heart-forward episode, host Tera Greenwood explores three pillars that help ADHD minds survive and thrive through life’s hardest seasons: Grace — learning self-compassion when your brain and hormones feel like they’re working against you. Gratitude — how small, intentional moments of appreciation can rewire emotional regulation and ground an overstimulated mind. Grit — the quiet persistence that keeps us moving, even when motivation disappears and life feels heavy. Tera shares candid stories from motherhood, leadership, and late-diagnosis ADHD, while weaving in current research on self-compassion, dopamine, and how menopause magnifies emotional dysregulation. It’s a raw, relatable conversation for anyone who’s ever wondered: “Why can’t I keep it together right now?”

    20 min
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Backpacking Through ADHD is your guide for navigating the twists and turns of ADHD parenting. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the journey, this podcast offers practical tools, personal stories, and expert advice to help you and your family thrive. Explore the peaks, valleys, and unexpected paths of ADHD with resilience, support, and camaraderie to make the trek a little easier.

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  • Creator
    Tera Greenwood
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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