Navigating Adult ADHD

Ever spend the whole day exhausted, promise yourself an early night… then suddenly it’s midnight & your brain has decided NOW is the perfect time to come alive? 

In this episode, we’re talking about ADHD & sleep & why getting to bed, falling asleep & actually feeling rested can be such a bloody struggle.

We’ll cover:

• Why some ADHD body clocks naturally run later
• Bedtime procrastination,...

Why can your ADHD brain receive 10 lovely comments… then obsess over the ONE person who criticised you?

In this episode, we’re talking about RSD, its lesser-known flip side RRE (Recognition Responsive Euphoria) & why genuine recognition can have such a powerful impact on ADHD brains.

We’ll cover:

• Why rejection & criticism can hit so bloody hard
• Why ADHD brains can forget the good & cling to the bad
• How...

Ever wondered why one tiny thing can suddenly send you from “I’m fine” to “I absolutely cannot deal with this”?

In this episode, we’re talking about the Window of Tolerance & why understanding this is incredibly helpful when you have ADHD.

You’ll learn:

• Why your capacity can look completely different from one day to the next
• The difference between the red zone, blue zone & being ins...

Dopamine gets ALL the attention in the ADHD world… but what about endorphins?

These little feel-good chemicals can help take the edge off stress, support your mood & make life feel just a bit easier. And the best part? Some of the easiest ways to get them are actually pretty fun.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• What endorphins actually are & why they matter
• Why movement can help shift your ADHD state
• The v...

One Saturday morning, I ended up in the ER saying, “I think I’m having a heart attack.”

Two weeks later, I had a diagnosis I’d barely heard of: POTS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

In this episode, I’m sharing what happened, what POTS actually is & the interesting overlap researchers are seeing between POTS, ADHD & other neurodivergent conditions.

We’ll talk about:

• The weird s...

Your brain does some weird shit. The good news? A lot of it makes more sense once you understand what’s actually going on behind the scenes.

In this episode, I’m sharing 15 fascinating brain facts, psychology quirks & simple hacks that explain why we think, feel & behave the way we do.

We cover:

• Why asking someone for a small favour can actually make them like you more
• Why embarrassing memories seem to stick aro...

I named my ADHD brain Kevin.

Why? Because when Kevin tells me I’m a failure, catastrophises over one tiny mistake or starts replaying something embarrassing I said three days ago, it’s much easier to go, “Yep, Kevin’s being dramatic again”… And create some separation.

In this episode, I’m sharing why naming your brain can be such a powerful way to create distance from your inner critic, redu...

When both partners have ADHD, relationships can be full of fun, spontaneity, creativity & a deep sense of “you just get me.” 

But two ADHD brains can also mean double the executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, RSD, impulsivity & forgotten life admin.

In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when ADHD meets ADHD in a relationship & why having the same diagnosis doesn’t mean having t...

When we talk about ADHD, we spend a lot of time talking about dopamine... but what if we've been overlooking another brain chemical that could make a real difference?

In this episode, we're exploring oxytocin. Often called the connection chemical or the love drug,  oxytocin plays an important role in helping us feel safe & connected. It also works closely alongside dopamine, making it especially relevant for ADHD brains.

We'...

Why is it that we can be calm, focused & capable in a crisis, but feel completely paralysed by a simple phone call?

In this episode, I share the story of breaking down alone on a pitch-black country road & how I handled it like a f*cking boss. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Why ADHD brains can work better in a crisis
• The role of dopamine, norepinephrine & stimulation
• Why clear, urgent problems can feel easier than vagu...

ADHD is often described as a problem with focus, organisation & hyperactivity, but that leaves out a huge part of the picture.

In this episode, we are exploring five things doctors can still get wrong about adult ADHD, including:

• Why emotional dysregulation is a major part of ADHD
• Why success does not rule out a diagnosis
• How ADHD in women can hide behind anxiety, depression & competence
• The impact hormones can have on sympt...

Where’s the line between being authentically yourself and oversharing because… Hi we have ADHD!

In this episode, I’m unpacking why so many ADHDers share deeply, quickly & sometimes before we’ve checked whether we actually want to. 

We’ll explore:

• Why ADHD can make us crave fast connection
• How impulsivity, dysregulation, shame & masking can fuel oversharing
• The difference between authentici...

ADHD can show up in the bedroom in ways we don’t always talk about.

For some ADHDers, it might look like a high sex drive, chasing novelty, impulsive decisions, risky behaviour, or seeking dopamine through sex and attention.

For others, it might look like low libido, getting bored, feeling disconnected, sensory overwhelm, distraction, or struggling to stay present.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Hypersexuality and hy...

Anxiety is incredibly common for adults with ADHD & in this episode we are unpacking the messy, layered relationship between ADHD & anxiety.

We cover:

• Why ADHD can create the perfect conditions for anxiety to thrive
• How ADHD symptoms & anxiety symptoms can look almost identical
• Why anxiety may be a coping mechanism your brain developed to keep you safe
• The difference between ADHD-driven anxiety & a separate anxiety d...

Ever felt hurt because someone didn’t reply the “right” way, remember the thing, or show up how you hoped?

In this episode, we’re talking about the manual - the invisible rule book we carry around for how other people should behave so we can feel loved, supported, or okay.

We’ll explore:

• What “the manual” is
 • Why ADHD brains can turn unmet expectations into rejection stories
&nb...

In this episode, we’re unpacking why friendships can feel so hard for ADHDers, from forgetting to reply & losing track of time, to rejection sensitivity, masking, emotional dysregulation & the dreaded doom spiral.

We’ll explore:

• Why caring about someone & initiating contact are not the same skill
• How ADHD can make small friendship wobbles feel like full-blown rejection
• Why your brain might turn one...

Today I’m sharing some of the “weird” things I do that actually support my ADHD brain.

Because sometimes the things that look a little random from the outside are actually clever little accommodations in disguise.

I’m talking about:

• Why I delay-send emails instead of trusting my brain has remembered everything
• Wearing activewear under my “real people clothes”
• Changing up my work environment for no...

Travelling with ADHD is a whole experience.

One minute your brain is screaming, “DOPAMINE! ADVENTURE! NEW SNACKS!”
 And the next minute you’re staring at your suitcase wondering if you need seven pairs of undies for a three-night trip.

In this episode, I’m sharing 9 ADHD-friendly travel hacks to help make your next trip easier, calmer & far less chaotic.

We’ll cover:

• why you need to check t...

Do you forget to eat… until you’re suddenly hangry and shaky?
Or eat past full & wonder “why did I do that?”

If food feels chaotic, confusing, or all-or-nothing - you are not alone.

In this episode, we’re unpacking how ADHD impacts your relationship with food - from missed hunger cues and hyperfocus, to dopamine-seeking, emotional eating, & food noise.

We cover:

• Why ADHDers forget to eat (a...