Becoming: You Are Not Behind. You Are 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.

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