Why does grief hit so differently when you have ADHD?

In this heartfelt episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, host Janine VanStee welcomes returning guest Cheryl Dics, an ADHD coach from British Columbia, for an open, compassionate talk about grief, love, loss, and emotional regulation.

Together, Janine and Cheryl explore why ADHDers and other neurodivergent individuals often feel emotions more deeply and for longer periods, and how that affects the grieving process. They discuss time blindness, rejection sensitivity, guilt, and shame, and share personal stories of loss—including Cheryl’s moving reflection on the death of her sponsor after five years of sobriety.

Listeners will learn gentle, practical ways to process overwhelming feelings: breathing techniques, Cheryl’s “Five Things” grounding exercise, and a visualization for creating a sacred space to connect with loved ones who have passed.

💜 Key themes:

• ADHD & emotional intensity in grief
• Coping with loss, guilt, and “shoulds”
• Using mindfulness and grounding to self-regulate
• Spiritual tools for healing and connection
• Finding meaning and letting love continue

Whether you’ve recently experienced loss or simply want to understand ADHD emotions on a deeper level, this conversation offers comfort, wisdom, and permission to feel it all.

🦋 Be a butterfly on the wall as Janine VanStee and Cheryl Dics share authentic insight on what it means to love, lose, and heal—ADHD style.

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