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 discuss living with ADHD in 2026, focusing on sensory overload from loud music, phone speakers and unpredictable public transport noise. They react to a TFL campaign and share real experiences of how inconsiderate noise can trigger dysregulation.
The episode explores the emotional and practical impact—missed meals, anxiety, and ruined days—plus visibility challenges like using sunflower lanyards, and si...
Laura shares how her daughter starting secondary school broke a morning routine that kept her moving and socially connected, and how that loss is affecting her ADHD — feeling isolated, low on momentum and dreading the coming winter.
The episode also explores conversations about consequences, justice sensitivity and moral feelings in young people, and practical ideas to rebuild structure and connection like podcasts, hobby cla...
Claire recounts a sensory-heavy holiday experience — chaotic airports, overpowering perfume, noisy cafés, rude fellow passengers and the claustrophobia of a full flight, followed by painful mosquito bites.
She explains how she coped by using audio, researching repellents, booking a prep night before flying, and learning to give herself recovery time. The episode highlights practical planning, self-care and insights about livi...
In this episode Claire and Laura sit in a sunny woodland spot and unpack a tense cafe experience where noisy, unsupervised children disrupted the space. They discuss how sensory overload affects neurodivergent people, the feeling of being told "it's your problem," and the emotional rumination that follows.
They explore practical responses — leaving, setting boundaries, using headphones — and the wider issue of accounta...
Hosts Claire and Laura unpack a viral debate about people bringing coffee cups to job interviews — the recruitment backlash, the generational divide, and how social media amplifies outrage.
They explore why this matters for neurodivergent people (comfort, health needs, and not knowing unspoken rules), question the fairness of judging applicants for a drink, and invite listeners to share their views.
Claire and Laura introduce their new podcast format and talk through a listener-style story about a friend who constantly leaves plans to the last minute. The conversation explores how inconsistent actions—saying you want to meet but never committing—can feel draining, disrespectful, and hurtful.
They discuss themes of honesty, authenticity, rejection sensitivity in ADHD, and practical strategies for protecting time and...
In this episode Claire and Laura talk about the impact of an ADHD and autism diagnosis — from social media validation and understanding rejection-sensitive dysphoria to learning to step back from hurtful people. Laura shares how recognizing patterns, setting boundaries, and using new tools has helped her stop replaying pain and feel freer and safer.
The conversation also covers sensory differences, the value of labeling for s...
Claire talks through a wildly stressful week in a noisy shared office that left her frazzled, exhausted and physically tense. Laura helps unpack how ADHD brains react to sensory overload and why it impacted Claire’s eating, drinking, sleep and ability to work.
They offer short, practical fixes: prepare the day before, use noise-cancelling headphones, block focused time in your calendar, place a desk signal for deep work, buil...
In this episode of the ADHD Girls Podcast, Claire shares a personal story about a friendship that became one-sided, the pain of unmet expectations, and the awkwardness of seeing that person again after cutting contact.
Laura and Claire discuss ADHD-related overthinking, rejection sensitivity, setting boundaries, and choosing self-respect—offering practical insight and reassurance for anyone navigating similar relationship str...
Laura and Claire discuss feeling physically, mentally and spiritually drained after a holiday — coping with heat, poor sleep, and the small recovery wins like electrolytes and swimming.
They also unpack the emotional toll of a friend’s fabricated stories, how ADHD processing makes that extra draining, and ways to pinpoint and release what’s weighing you down.
Claire and Laura talk about an unexpectedly immersive night at a small West End theatre watching a witches' musical. Sitting in the second row, Claire was captivated by the costumes, stage details, and actors inches away — an experience that turned what is usually draining into pure joy.
They share the takeaway that choosing better seats, smaller venues, and fine-tuning outings can make live events more enjoyable for people w...
Claire and Laura record from a park as they discuss a painful, unexpected end to a long coaching relationship that left Claire feeling shocked, disrespected and overwhelmed. They explore how heat, sleep loss and sensory overload amplify emotional reactions for people on the spectrum.
The episode covers rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), professional boundaries, grief over lost connection, and practical coping ideas—from pau...
In this episode Laura and Claire talk about how ADHD has shown up for them recently, focusing on the emotional amplification that comes with change—like Laura’s daughter leaving primary school—and how joy, overstimulation and summer heat affected both mind and body.
They share personal coping strategies: recognising feelings, stepping back, allowing space, and leaning on routines and support to move through transi...
Laura and Claire discuss how ADHD showed up during their week — from Laura’s time-management struggles to Claire’s intense emotional reactions to social interactions.
They explore noticing patterns, managing shame and anger, choosing when to walk away, and appreciating the strengths of ADHD like sharp pattern recognition and hyperfocus (Claire’s Wimbledon story).
Claire and Laura chat about how a heatwave magnifies ADHD symptoms—overwhelm, dizziness, and the need for electrolytes—while exploring rejection sensitive dysphoria, perfectionism, and the challenge of keeping momentum after finishing a book.
They share practical tips: pause before reacting, use creative hyperfocus when it appears, schedule downtime to recover, and be kind to yourself through the highs and slumps.
In this episode Laura and Claire share how ADHD showed up for them this week — from obsessive calorie counting and unexpected hyperfocus to the struggles of starting and finishing creative work.
They discuss practical strategies like timers, gamifying tasks, body doubling, and blending counselling with coaching to manage emotions, build accountability, and protect creative flow.
Claire and Laura try a new format where one shares a real struggle and the other uses coaching skills to listen and unpack it. They discuss sensory overload at work, parenting a possibly neurodivergent child, rejection sensitivity, and how inauthentic responses from others can trigger strong emotions.
The episode focuses on setting boundaries, practical ways to self-regulate (like stepping outside), and finding authentic connection...
Claire and Laura unpack how ADHD creates an "invisible load" of constant thinking and overstimulation that leads to exhaustion, using everyday examples like a stressful coffee shop moment and interrupted tasks.
They explore how emotional highs and mental overdrive can crash into fatigue, and share simple strategies to release and recharge—walking, music, physical activity, or sensory tools like the Shakti mat.
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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.
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