# When Did You Last Have Fun? Finding Little Pockets of Joy in an Overwhelming Life

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Podcast: [Neurodivergent Conversations |  Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, SEND parent, Meltdowns, Special Needs Parent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/neurodivergent-conversations-autism-adhd-audhd-pda-emotional-regulation-send-parent-meltdowns-special-needs-parent-7045757)
Published: 2026-05-14T04:00:00+00:00
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JOIN THE EVERYDAY NEURODIVERGENT PARENTING SUMMIT Have you ever noticed that fun is usually the first thing to go when life gets hard? When the budget is tight, when you're exhausted, when you're running on fumes — fun feels like a luxury you can't afford. But what if that's exactly backwards? In this episode, Greer sits down with Annie F. Downs — author, podcaster, and all-around fun enthusiast — for a conversation that feels like a warm exhale. Annie gently challenges the idea that fun has to be big, expensive, or perfectly timed. She makes the case that the moments we need fun the most are usually the ones where we think we can't have it. Together, Greer and Annie explore: Why we've been taught to think of fun as something we have to earn or save up for — and why that's getting in the way A simple question that can help you rediscover what actually fills you up (hint: think back to age eight) Small, low-cost ways to bring joy to an ordinary Tuesday — even when you're tired, stretched thin, or parenting through the hard stuff Why "scrolling" doesn't count as a hobby, and what to do instead How just 15 minutes a day of something you actually enjoy can start to bring you back to yourself This episode is for any mom who has quietly stopped doing the things that used to light her up — and who needs a gentle reminder that she still matters in the equation too. You don't need a vacation. You don't need three days off. You might just need a slushie, a craft store, and permission to play again. GUEST LINKS: Follow Annie Listen to That Sounds Fun Podcast GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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