Impulsive, Confused, Regretful? You Might Be Missing This Key ADHD Skill

Authentically ADHD with Carmen

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Ever found yourself blurting something out, making a random decision, or spiraling into shame after a hyperfocus bender — only to ask yourself later, “What was I even thinking?” You’re not broken — but you might be missing a critical executive function skill that ADHD brains often struggle with: metacognition.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the skill of “thinking about thinking” — what it is, why it’s often offline in ADHD brains, and how it affects everything from our relationships to our routines. You’ll learn how weak metacognition keeps us stuck in reactive loops, and why it's so hard to hit pause when our brains are wired for go-go-go.

We’ll break down:

* What metacognition actually is (with real-life ADHD examples)

* Why the ADHD brain skips the self-reflection step entirely

* The neuroscience of the prefrontal cortex and executive dysfunction

* Why impulsive decisions and delayed regret are more about wiring than willpower

* How to start training your internal coach instead of listening to your inner critic

Plus, I’ll share 5 science-backed, ADHD-friendly strategies to strengthen your metacognitive muscle — no shame, no “just try harder,” and no 50-page bullet journal required.

If you’ve ever looked back and wondered, “Why did I do that?” — this episode is for you.

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