Episode 49: Joy, Dopamine and December

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.

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