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.
