Most ADHD women think distraction means pings, notifications, or people interrupting.

But what if the biggest distractions aren’t outside of you at all?

In this episode of The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way Podcast, we're pulling back the curtain on the invisible distractions happening inside your own mind — the kind that steal your time, drain your energy, and erode your confidence without you even realizing it.

This isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about finally naming what’s going on so you can understand why it feels so relentless — and why it’s not your fault.

✨ Next week: Part 2 of this mini-series — How to Reclaim Focus from ADHD’s Internal Distractions. we'll explore practical strategies, nervous system regulation tools, and lived examples to help you work with your brain instead of against it.

If you’ve ever wondered why your thoughts pull you away when you need to focus most, this is your invitation to listen in. Clarity alone can change everything.

Mentioned in the episode:

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—CHAPTERS—

00:00 Introduction to Distractions

01:03 Welcome to the Podcast

01:45 Understanding Internal Distractions

03:36 The Rich Inner World of ADHD

06:59 Five Reasons for Internal Distractions

08:36 Default Mode Network Explained

11:15 Dopamine and ADHD

13:26 Big Feelings and Distractions

16:49 Executive Functioning and Working Memory

20:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

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