007. Ever heard of the “ADHD Tax”? It’s that sneaky cost—financial, emotional, or mental—that comes with living in a distracted, nonlinear world. But today, we’re flipping the script. It’s refund season.
In this episode of The Daily Distracted, we’re reclaiming the ADHD Tax and learning how to turn what drains us into what pays us back. I’ll unpack what the ADHD Tax really is (spoiler: it’s not a moral failure), how to reframe it without shame, and how to start claiming your own “refunds”—financial, emotional, and energetic—starting today.
Whether you’re listening while doing dishes, sorting mail, or avoiding that one task on your list, consider this your body-double moment. We’re getting something done together.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
 What the ADHD Tax actually is — and why it’s not your fault.
 The mindset shift that transforms guilt into growth.
 Two types of ADHD refunds you can claim right now.
 Simple strategies to reclaim your time, energy, and self-trust.
Key Takeaways:
The ADHD Tax is the cost of trying to fit a nonlinear brain into a linear world.
Shame is its own kind of tax—and we’re not paying it anymore.
A “refund” can be money, time, or mental clarity — anything that gives you relief or energy back.
You don’t need to fix everything; just move toward it. Tiny actions = real refunds.
Your Challenge Today:
Pick one refund to claim — financial, emotional, or energetic.
Cancel that subscription, open that letter, or make that overdue call. Then tag me @thedailydistracted to share your win — I want to celebrate your refund!
Links & Mentions:
Mentioned concept: “Body Doubling” for productivity
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Ever celebrate a big win only to have your sister walk in, your dog start drinking water, and a Beavis-and-Butthead laugh echo through the mic?
Yeah… that happened.
In this quick (and chaotic) side note, Kristy gets a surprise visit from her sister — who not only guessed her latest hyperfocus from the last episode but also helped her decide to keep the dorky laugh in the final cut.
It’s a behind-the-scenes peek into the real ADHD creative process — where reflection, regulation, and ridiculousness all happen at once.
 5 minutes of laughter, learning, and a little reminder to celebrate the win, however imperfect it sounds.
005. Ever had your house flood because you fell asleep? Kristy has — and it turns out, her mess literally saved the day from getting even worse.
In this finale of The Daily Distracted Starter Pack series, Kristy reframes “being distracted” from a source of shame into a compass for self-trust. Through one chaotic (and hilarious) motherhood story, she explores the difference between good distractions that reconnect you — and bad distractions that pull you away.
If you’ve ever felt scattered, inconsistent, or “too much,” this episode is your permission slip to see distraction not as dysfunction, but direction. Because sometimes, the mess is the message.
 You’re not broken. You’re built for curiosity.
 New episodes drop every Tuesday.
In This Episode:
How piles of laundry turned into an unexpected life lesson
Why distraction is data — and how it can point you back to yourself
What it means to reclaim distraction and redefine success in the DROP Era
The backstory of how The Daily Distracted got its name
What Kristy is currently distracted by...
A preview of what’s next: guest co-hosts, live coaching, and the International ADHD Conference
Key Takeaway:
Distraction isn’t the problem — it’s the part of you that’s trying to protect, guide, and reconnect you.
When you stop fighting it, you start flowing with it.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Body Double Effect — Ep. 4
The Try-Harder Trap — Ep. 2
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004. Sometimes it’s not motivation we’re missing—it’s a witness.
In this episode, Kristy unpacks the Body Double Effect: why ADHD brains focus better with someone else around, the science of co-regulation, and the ancient roots of our need for connection.
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Get something done with her as you listen—no shame, just progress.Â
In this episode:
What body doubling really is (and why it’s not just an accountability hack)
How Kristy’s first “body double” session changed everything
The neuroscience of co-regulation + mirror neurons
The ancient roots of collaboration—why “it takes a village” was never just a saying
How to create your own body-double rituals at home, online, or even in a coffee shop
The paradox of ADHD: craving connection and solitude
Reframing independence: asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom
Interactive Moment:
Kristy invites you to get something done while you listen. Fold laundry, answer an email, take a walk—this episode doubles as your gentle accountability partner.
Key Takeaway:
You don’t need to earn support to deserve it.
Focus, safety, and belonging were always meant to happen side by side.
Mentioned Tools & Concepts:
Body Double Effect
Co-regulation & Social Baseline Theory
Pomodoro Timers & Task Pairing
“Covert” Body Doubling (coffee shops, company cleaning, creative co-work)
Call to Action:
 What did you get done while listening?
Share it in the Spotify Q&A or tag @TheDailyDistracted on Instagram.
And share this episode with your favorite body-double buddy.
Next Up:
Episode 5 — Good Distractions: the funny, the messy, and the soulful side of doing life together.
003. Get ready for a throwback!
In this episode, Kristy dives into the dopamine-rich world of nostalgia and how it can actually serve as a nervous system strategy for ADHD women. From fake childhood radio shows and 90s perfume scents to the comfort of rewatching Friends for the tenth time, she explores how revisiting the past can regulate, restore, and reconnect us to our authentic joy.
You’ll learn how nostalgia can:
Regulate your nervous system through familiar sensory anchors
Reconnect you to creativity, play, and intrinsic motivation
Restore your “continuity of self” — reminding you who you’ve always been
But Kristy also gets real about the flip side — when nostalgia becomes escapism — and how to use it as fuel for your next evolution instead of getting stuck in the rerun.
✨ Takeaway: Nostalgia isn’t about living in the past. It’s about remembering the truest version of you… and building from there.
🎧 Tune in for: dopamine hits, 90s throwbacks, and a gentle reminder that your inner weirdo was onto something all along.
Topics Covered:
Why nostalgia is a legit nervous system regulator for ADHD adults
Childhood radio shows, mixtapes, and creative hyperfocus as early “flow”
The science of “synthetic nostalgia” and how it calms ADHD burnout
How millennial nostalgia culture can both soothe and sedate us
Using nostalgia to reconnect with play, creativity, and intrinsic joy
Rebuilding your present life with energy from your most “alive” past self
Key Quotes:
“Back then, my brain was self-regulating — I was in flow before I even knew what that meant.”
“We’re not reclaiming all distractions — just the good ones that remind us who we are.”
“Let nostalgia inspire your creation, not replace it.”
Next Episode Teaser:
If today was all about reclaiming our past for nervous system gold, next week we’re going way back — to when villages were the OG body doubles.
002. Ever felt relieved to get sick—because it’s the only time you’re forced to rest?
This one gets real about what ADHD burnout actually looks like in women (hint: it’s not just collapsing—it’s over-functioning until you can’t anymore). Kristy reframes breakdowns as turning points, explores why rest isn’t a reward, and introduces the concept of Daily Rituals of Power (DROP)
In this episode:
The story of Kristy’s 7 day vacation.
The ironic 2019 “Word of the Year” that set it all in motion
How undiagnosed ADHD and perfectionism feed the Try Harder Trap
What burnout really looks like in women (it’s not what you think)
How to recognize the quiet red flags before your body forces a shutdown
The power of pausing and “trying softer”
Introducing DROP: Daily Rituals of Power—simple ways to reconnect to your rhythm (https://thedailydistracted.kit.com/)
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Next Episode Teaser:
We’re going back to the 90s! 🎧
Get ready for nostalgia, joy, and play—and why your inner teen might actually hold the key to your adult peace.
001. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too lazy,” or “too late,” ...because, same. This episode is for you!
Host Kristy Powers welcomes you to The Daily Distracted ... an ADHD lifestyle podcast for women reclaiming their rhythm.
In this premiere episode, Kristy shares her story of late diagnosis, the truth about the “Lost Generation” of women who slipped through the cracks, and why distraction isn’t the enemy (but it is a clue!) Through humour, honesty, and nostalgic storytelling, she kicks off the DROP Era: a season of healing, connection, and daily rituals of power.
🎧 You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re right on time.
In this episode:
The “Lost Generation” of women with ADHD who were overlooked in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s
How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout become survival strategies
Kristy’s personal ADHD discovery story — from reading The Lost Generation article to finding her coach and becoming one herself
The emotional cost of masking and the moment everything finally clicked
Why healing, not hacks, is the first step
The origin of The Daily Distracted and what the “DROP Era” really means
Mentions & Highlights:
✏️ “Hyperactivity is a state of mind — spend five minutes in mine and you’ll get it.”
💡 “We’re not here to fix ourselves. We’re here to reclaim ourselves.”
🧠“You’re not late. You’re right on time.”
Next episode teaser:
👉 Burnout, Breakdowns & The Try Harder Trap — where we go deeper into the cost of overcompensating and the truth about ADHD burnout.
This is your official sneak peek into The Daily Distracted, an ADHD lifestyle podcast for the women who grew up thinking they were “too lazy,” “too much,” or just not trying hard enough.
That would be me! I’m your host Kristy Powers, and around here distraction isn’t the problem, it’s the part of us we’re reclaiming. We’re dropping the shame and stepping into our next evolution with episodes that blend education with entertainment across all pillars of life …with a good dose of 90’s nostalgia, of course.Â
Think: a mix between your favorite magazine and your most validating late-night chat.Â
 ✨ The first part of my Starter Pack drops October 28, and be ready for more episodes ever Tuesday after that.
 🎧 Hit play, hit subscribe, and step into the DROP Era with me!
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And PS: you’re not late… you’re right on time.