The ADHD girls Podcast
We’re two women with ADHD navigating life, love, careers, and all the chaos in between, and we’re bringing you along for the ride. On this podcast, we share the highs, lows, and hilariously messy moments of living with ADHD as women. From mental health struggles to the coping strategies that actually help, nothings off the table. Think of us as your ADHD big sisters — here to remind you that you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and you can thrive (yes, even with that laundry pile still sitting there 👀). Expect: Honest conversations about ADHD and mental health Practical tips & strategies that make life a little easier Relatable stories that prove you’re so not the only one A safe, supportive space with plenty of laughs along the way Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious, this is your place to feel seen, understood, and inspired. Pull up a chair, plug in your headphones, and let’s figure this ADHD life out
Episodes
Laura and Claire talk about how ADHD shows up around plans and change — from travel highs and sensory overload on a crowded train to the crash of rest days and burnout. They share coping strategies like exit plans, planning preferences, turning down inner chatter, and embracing self-compassion in the "no shame" zone.
Laura and Claire dig into how ADHD shapes their relationship with food — from the thrill of Aldi’s middle aisle and buffet overloads to sudden cravings, extremes of control and how stimulant medication can change appetite.
They share personal stories, explore novelty versus routine, discuss the 80/20 approach, and end in their “no shame” zone about eating struggles and self-compassion.
Claire and Laura discuss how ADHD showed up for them this week — from draining hairdresser appointments to the challenges of harsh sensory input and social pressure.
They introduce the "Penguin Theory" as a compassionate self-talk strategy, share examples of negative internal dialogue, and explore practical coping tools like observing thoughts, tending to basic needs, and using nature and animals as guides.
The episode ends with th...
Claire and Laura explore how ADHD shows up around routines and structure—how both strict schedules and too much freedom can cause overwhelm, boredom, decision fatigue, or paralysis.
They share practical ideas like scheduling short "free-association" time, leaning into varied interests, and finding personalized routines, and close with a "No Shame Zone" encouraging creativity, self-acceptance, and small strategies (like using subtit...
Laura and Claire explore how an ADHD brain impacts energy, focus and mood, sharing personal stories about medication mix-ups, assessment anxiety, and the emotional effort of everyday tasks.
They discuss overstimulation after socialising, difficulty shifting between mental states, interest-based attention, coping systems and masking, ending with a no-shame moment to normalise small wins and struggles.
Laura and Claire talk honestly about how ADHD makes late-night scrolling and switching off so hard, sharing funny real-life moments (a McDonald’s terminal mishap and a Diet Coke disaster) and the toll it takes on sleep.
They explore practical strategies—timers, alarm reminders, evening routines, and yoga nidra—to reclaim rest, set boundaries, and reduce shame around neurodivergent experiences.
Hosts Claire and Laura chat from an unexpectedly windy McDonald’s car park about how ADHD showed up for them this week — from sudden brain shutdowns and social overwhelm at a pizza party to the emotional highs and lows around money.
They explore the two money modes many with ADHD experience: strict budgeting and sudden comfort spending, share real-life examples (apps like YNAB, secondhand wins on Vinted) and small practical strateg...
Claire and Laura chat candidly about how ADHD shows up in everyday mishaps—losing an umbrella, getting lost in books, and the lure of new hobbies.
They try an acupressure mat and discuss its surprising effects, then dive into creative side-quests, knitting struggles, perfectionism, and the emotional highs and lows of putting work out in the world.
This episode is a no-shame conversation about coping, routines, and finding joy in sm...
Hosts Laura and Claire explore how ADHD and autism affect physical health and daily life—how movement can help, how sensory overload and exhaustion show up, and how uncertainty and loss of control can trigger strong urges or binge behaviours.
They discuss researching symptoms, sharing strategies in community, setting boundaries with overstimulation, and a no-shame approach to rest, recovery and practical self-care.
In this episode Laura and Claire explore how ADHD affects adapting to change — from task initiation and analysis paralysis to sleep struggles, hyperfocus and social battery. They share personal stories (doomscrolling, rediscovering spin classes) and practical strategies like breaking tasks into small steps, using project boards, setting deadlines and changing your environment to build momentum.
They also discuss using chatbots as s...
Hosts Claire and Laura explore spatial awareness and proprioception in ADHD—why we sometimes walk into things or feel an internal GPS, how sensory input and nature affect us, and why exercise and coping tools (like box breathing and rest) help regulate overwhelm, shame, and burnout.
Laura and Claire explore how ADHD shapes their sense of what’s acceptable in public, from noisy spaces to disrespectful behavior, and why certain actions trigger strong moral reactions.
They discuss moral scrupulosity, masking, background anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and coping strategies like planning escape routes and practicing self-compassion in the no-shame zone.
Welcome to God Mode & Mental Extremes — the unfiltered, high-voltage podcast where Clare and Laura (two ADHD girls with big brains and even bigger feelings) go deep on what it really takes to flip the switch.
One episode you’re obsessively optimizing your life. The next you’re spiraling, overthinking, and rebuilding from scratch. We talk about the extremes: hyperfocus and burnout, confidence and chaos, discipl...
Claire and Laura discuss their current "dopamine ride," how ADHD affects eating and focus, and why movement like parkrun can trigger a powerful flow state and lasting endorphin boost.
They talk practical strategies to redirect anxiety, mention a helpful book on stopping worry, and share personal stories about late diagnosis, masking, and handling rude or invasive interactions in the no-shame zone.
Claire and Laura talk about how winter weather and sensory overload amplify ADHD — from damp commutes and driving stress to the fatigue of constant gray skies.
They share personal struggles with showering routines, compulsive behaviors (like repeating actions three times), and soothing strategies such as small environmental changes, momentum, and community support.
Laura and Claire explore how ADHD shows up during travel — from the overwhelm of cancelled trains and fuel anxieties to the pleasure of planning and seeking novelty. They share practical tips for sensory regulation (noise‑cancelling headphones, snacks, sunglasses), airport strategies (sunflower lanyard, lounges) and coping with unfamiliar places.
In the No Shame zone they discuss handling childhood bullying, teaching resilience to ...
Claire and Laura discuss how decision fatigue shows up in ADHD—especially for women—exploring hyperfocus, hormones, perfectionism and the parade of “what ifs” that can make simple choices feel impossible.
They share personal examples (dental anxiety, planning runs, cancelled trips) and offer gentle strategies: give yourself time to explore, accept how your brain works, use audiobooks/podcasts to calm racing thoughts, and practice s...
Claire and Laura explore justice sensitivity in ADHD—why perceived unfairness can trigger intense emotions, how it links to rejection sensitivity and emotional dysregulation, and real-life examples from messy rooms to bullying and noisy commuters.
They offer short practical tips: pause before reacting, remove yourself from triggering situations, set boundaries, journal and seek supportive people, and protect your wellbeing while st...
Claire and Laura explore how shame affects women with ADHD—especially those diagnosed later in life—covering rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.
They share personal stories about social anxiety, parenting, and the relief that comes from naming experiences, and offer practical coping strategies like awareness, reframing, and seeking supportive connections.
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