Habit Stacking Simple Nightly Routines for REAL life, not a perfect life with Special Guest Leah Carroll (part 2)

ADHD Coach Leah Carroll and I zoom in on self-trust — how it’s built, how it gets broken (especially with ADHD), and why it’s one of the most important skills we can develop.

We talk about the practical side of this: habit stacking, simple nightly routines, and why reflection isn’t about overthinking — it’s about creating awareness without judgment. When your brain is busy managing executive function all day, having a few anchor habits can make everything feel lighter.

We also unpack why ADHD coaching can be so powerful. Not because you need fixing, but because having an outside perspective helps you see patterns you’re too close to notice. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t doing more — it’s understanding what’s actually draining you and adjusting from there.

This episode is about building a system that supports you, so you can stop fighting your brain and start trusting yourself again.

Takeaways

• Self-trust is built through small, repeatable actions — not big overhauls
• Habit stacking works best when it supports your energy instead of draining it
• Nightly routines help reduce chaos by giving your brain a plan before you sleep
• Reflection doesn’t have to be deep or emotional — it just has to be honest
• ADHD coaching offers clarity when your thoughts feel tangled
• Pre-planning removes friction and reduces decision fatigue
• Each follow-through, even a small one, strengthens self-trust
• Understanding your energy limits helps prevent burnout
• Executive function improves when systems support the brain you actually have
• Awareness creates choice — and choice creates change

Keywords

self-trust, ADHD, ADHD coaching, habit stacking, nightly routines, executive function, self-awareness, reflection, productivity

Leah Carroll

ADHD Life & Mindset Coach

w: leahccoaching.com

i: @adhd.coach.leah