In this episode of Authentically ADHD, we’re cracking open one of the most misunderstood struggles of AuDHD life: transitions. Whether it’s getting out of bed, switching tasks, or handling major life shifts like job changes or breakups—transitions can feel like full-body earthquakes that knock us off our axis.

Join Carmen as she unpacks the neuroscience behind why transitions are so hard when you're wired with both ADHD and autism. From executive dysfunction to emotional dysregulation, sensory overload to task initiation paralysis—this episode breaks it all down with science, sarcasm, and soul.

You’ll hear relatable anecdotes (including meltdowns over sock seams and hyperfocus hostage situations), insights from ADHD researchers and the ADHD Adults UK Podcast, and 10 practical tips to make transitions less chaotic and more compassionate.

✨ If you’ve ever wondered why a “simple” change feels like a system shutdown—you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not broken.

📚 Topics Covered:

* Executive functions involved in transitions

* Why AuDHD brains resist shifting gears

* Emotional and sensory overwhelm

* Tools, rituals, and scripts to ease transitions

* How to support yourself with structure—not shame

🎧 Press play, breathe deep, and let’s navigate the messy magic of change—together.

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Why Transitions Feel Like a Full-Body Earthquake