Ever feel like time just slips away from you without warning? One minute you’re replying to one email, the next the whole morning has vanished and you’re staring at the clock like it has personally betrayed you. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m talking about what ADHD time blindness actually feels like. The disappearing hours, the shock at the clock, the chaotic Tuesday that summed up my entire personality, and why none of this is about laziness. It’s wiring, not willpower.

✨ What I cover:

• What ADHD time blindness really is and why it isn’t poor time management • Why the brain doesn’t register time passing until it is too late • How one quick task spirals into a full morning • The Tuesday story that explains the entire ADHD timeline • The classic leaving the house scavenger hunt • Working memory and why time information deletes instantly • How dopamine impacts motivation, initiation and duration • Why urgency is the only thing loud enough to cut through • Time paralysis and why wanting to start isn’t enough • Tools that actually help: visible timers, start times, body doubling, playlists

💬 Quotes to remember:

"ADHD time blindness isn’t poor time management. It’s not about responsibility. It’s not about caring."

"My brain is like, we have been productive. The clock is like, it’s 8.45."

"Earlier isn’t a real place for ADHD people."

"Then begins the ADHD scavenger hunt."

"Energy yeah. Anxiety quite high. Intention missing, hope missing, will to live also missing."

"I leave the house looking like a woman who has been chased by wild dogs."

"I will check the time five times in one minute just to retain it for half a second."

"You know exactly what you need to do. You even want to do it. But the body just says no."

🧠 Takeaway: Time blindness isn’t a moral failure. It isn’t a lack of effort. It is a brain that does not track time the way other brains do. Once you understand that, the guilt softens. With the right tools and a bit of self-compassion, your days get easier and the pressure feels lighter.

#ADHD #TimeBlindness #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDLife #MentalHealth

Ever feel like you’re really good at making friends but accidentally terrible at keeping up with them? One minute it’s instant connection, the next you’ve slipped into silence without meaning to. If that sounds familiar, you’re not the only one.

In this episode, I’m talking about what friendship looks like when you’ve got ADHD and anxiety in the mix. The fast bonding, the overthinking, the unintentional disappearing acts, and the kind of loyalty that stays even when your messages don’t.

✨ What I cover:

• How ADHD makes friendships feel easy and intense at the start
• How anxiety turns small moments into big worries
• The reality of typing a message and never pressing send
• Hyper-empathy and why it can be draining
• Parallel play as a calm, comfortable way to connect
• Friendship gaps and why they’re not personal failings
• Finding people who understand your rhythm
• Why connection doesn’t require perfect communication

💬 Quotes to remember:

'Think like detective board, red strings everywhere, me in the middle connecting the dots that probably do not need to be connected.'

'ADHD friendship energy is honestly unmatched.'

'You meet someone and your brain is like yes, this is my person, soulmate, done, we ride at dawn.'

'You overshare, you laugh, you message twenty voice notes, you plan a holiday, you’re ready to adopt a houseplant together.'

'Then your executive function evaporates in broad daylight.'

'You see their message, you feel the love, and you think I’ll reply… later. And later becomes never.'

'Typed the message. Laughed at it. Forgot to send it. Classic ADHD friendship behaviour.'

🧠 Takeaway: Friendships with ADHD and anxiety aren’t broken, they’re just a different rhythm. Once you understand how your brain works, the guilt softens and the connections feel easier. The right people won’t be thrown off by the gaps. They’ll know you always come back.

#ADHD #ADHDFriendship #Anxiety #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #FriendshipEnergy #MentalHealth #ADHDLife

Ever feel like your brain is running five tabs of chaos, two of inspiration, and one that just keeps buffering? Welcome to the world of dopamine, the Beyoncé of brain chemicals, where ADHD turns everyday motivation into a full-blown group chat argument between serotonin, cortisol, and a very tired prefrontal cortex.

In this episode, I’m diving into the messy, funny, and painfully relatable reality of ADHD, dopamine, and medication. From the chemistry behind motivation to the chaos of UK med shortages, we’ll unpack what’s actually happening when your brain can’t "just focus," and why it’s not a character flaw, it’s chemistry doing its best.

✨ What I cover:

• What dopamine really does (spoiler: it’s not the happy chemical, it’s the potential happiness chemical)
• Why ADHD brains chase novelty, urgency, and deadlines like limited-edition dopamine drops
• How stimulant meds don’t "fix" you, they just give Beyoncé better lighting
• The messy reality of medication shortages, trial and error, and the guilt that shouldn’t exist
• Why your motivation disappears mid-task (hello, dopamine depletion)
• The difference between chasing dopamine and cultivating it, turning chaos into creativity
• Practical ways to feed your dopamine: movement, music, novelty, and rest that’s actually restful

💬 Quotes to remember:

“Dopamine isn’t about happiness, it’s about the promise of happiness.” “Our brains aren’t lazy; they’re just wired to chase possibility, not the finish line.” “ADHD meds don’t make you someone else, they just give you access to the version of you that was always there.” “It’s not about becoming more productive. It’s about becoming more you.” “Your dopamine system isn’t broken. It’s improvising.”

🧠 Takeaway: ADHD isn’t a lack of discipline, it’s a different rhythm. Dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, cortisol, they’re all just trying to harmonize in a band that sometimes forgets rehearsal. When you stop punishing your brain for missing the beat, you start hearing the full song. Structure, kindness, and a few small dopamine snacks can turn the chaos into creativity, because your brain isn’t the problem. It’s just wired to play jazz.

#ADHD #Dopamine #ADHDMedication #ADHDLife #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #ADHDPodcast #Motivation #ADHDCommunity

Ever feel like you’re performing a version of yourself just to get through the day? Like you’re acting out “Normal Person Energy” on loop? That’s masking. It’s the quiet effort of hiding your ADHD, anxiety, or other neurodivergent traits to fit in.

In this episode, I'm diving into my own experiences with masking, the toll it takes on mental health, and how honesty and self-acceptance can lighten the load. Masking often begins as a survival mechanism, but it can quickly turn into burnout if left unchecked.

✨ What I cover:

• What masking actually looks like and why it feels exhausting
• How anxiety shapes ADHD symptoms and fuels overcompensation
• The different types of masks we wear, from perfectionism to the helper mask
• How micro-honesty can make life easier without oversharing
• Why being open about ADHD and anxiety can create more supportive environments
• Learning to balance being capable and chaotic without burning out

💬 Quotes to remember:

"Masking was never really about pretending to be someone else. It was more about me trying to make life easier for everyone else." "You can be capable and chaotic. Professional and neurodivergent, anxious and confident, they can go hand in hand." "Micro-honesty, tiny truths like 'I process better if I could just jot notes while you talk,' is disclosure without a crazy long essay." "You don't have to shrink your ADHD or anxiety to make other people comfortable." "Since being honest, I don’t mask as heavily, and when I do, it’s lighter—less armor, more filter."

🧠 Takeaway:

Masking helps you survive, but it can also exhaust your mind and body. Small acts of honesty, supportive allies, and clear boundaries make it possible to navigate life as your true self without burning out. You can show up fully, chaotic and capable, and still be enough.

#ADHD #Masking #ADHDAnxiety #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #MentalHealth #Unmasking #SelfAcceptance #ADHDLife

Ever convinced yourself this time it’s different? That new hobby, skill, or random obsession is definitely your life’s purpose? Yeah. That’s hyperfixation. ADHD’s version of a two-week love affair with a side of existential overcommitment.

In this episode, I’m talking about the beautiful chaos that is hyperfixation: why it feels like a rush, how anxiety crashes the party, and what actually happens when the dopamine runs out.

Because hyperfixations aren’t failures. They’re just proof that our brains care deeply, sometimes for two weeks, sometimes for two months, always dramatically. 💛

✨ What I cover:

• What hyperfixation actually is (and how it’s different from hyperfocus)
• Why your brain treats every new hobby like a soulmate
• The “glow phase,” when you swear you’ve found your purpose
• The crash, when dopamine ghosts you mid-project
• How anxiety turns rest into guilt
• Learning to pause before you chase the next shiny thing
• Tips for working with your brain, not against it

💬 Quotes to remember:

“Hyperfixation is ADHD’s version of falling in love. The dopamine hits hard, and reality hits harder.”

“Your brain isn’t flaky, it’s just chasing a feeling that makes everything else quiet for a while.”

“When the spark fades, it’s not failure. It’s your brain taking a nap, not quitting on you.”

“You don’t need to build a house in every new obsession. Sometimes it’s enough to just visit.”

🧠 Takeaway: Hyperfixations aren’t proof of inconsistency. They’re little bursts of joy, curiosity, and meaning. The trick isn’t to stop them. It’s to stop shaming yourself when they end.

So ride the wave, don’t build a house there, and remember: when the buzz fades, it’s not the end. It’s just intermission.

#ADHD #Hyperfixation #ADHDAnxiety #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #MentalHealth #HyperfixationCrash #ADHDLife

Ever sit down to tweak one tiny thing… and six hours later you’ve redesigned your entire life, your tea’s cold, and your leg’s gone completely numb? Yeah. That’s hyperfocus, the best and worst part of the ADHD brain.

In this episode, I’m unpacking how hyperfocus can be both a creative high and an emotional crash. We’ll look at what’s really happening in your brain, how anxiety hijacks it, and how to land softly before the burnout hits.

Because hyperfocus isn’t a flaw, it’s just a superpower that needs gentler boundaries. 💛

✨ What I cover:

• What hyperfocus really is and why it feels so good
• How anxiety turns passion into pressure
• Recognising when creativity becomes control
• The “soft landing” - ending before you’re empty
• How to de-shame the crash and treat it as recovery
• Communication whiplash and learning to re-engage gently

💬 Quotes to remember:

“Hyperfocus is when our brains flood with dopamine - finally something stimulating enough to lock in everything else. Hunger, thirst, time… they all just disappear.”

“Anxiety sees the burst and goes, ‘Perfect, let’s live here forever.’ And suddenly it’s not creative anymore - it’s about control.”

“You didn’t lose momentum, you just ran out of battery.”

#ADHD #Anxiety #Hyperfocus #ADHDPodcast #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #ADHDAnxiety #HyperfocusHangover

Ever find yourself going full project manager for 48 hours, colour-coding your entire life, labelling folders, making fresh to-do lists, and convincing yourself this planner will finally fix everything... only to burn out two days later?

Yeah. Same.

Welcome to what I’m calling The Productivity Paradox, that messy overlap where ADHD’s love of novelty meets anxiety’s need for control. It’s the perfect recipe for chaos, burnout, and a lot of half-finished “new systems.”

Because when anxiety yells “you’re not doing enough!”, ADHD goes “cool, let’s fix it!”, cue the spreadsheets, templates, colour palettes, and eventual existential crisis.

✨ Spoiler: You don’t need another planner, you just need a softer approach.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD & anxiety turn productivity into panic
• The “panic with a planner” cycle (and why it feels so addictive)
• How guilt & self-worth get tangled up in being busy
• The Three-Thing Rule (and why it’s life-changing)
• Micro-momentum, starting small when perfectionism freezes you
• Rest as reboot, not reward
• Body doubling & gentle time management
• Compassion check-ins, because sometimes you need a hug, not a spreadsheet

💬 Quote to remember:

“It’s not about shrinking your goals, it’s about shrinking the chaos so you can breathe.”

“You’re allowed to rest, you’re allowed to be messy, and you’re definitely allowed to have a half-finished to-do list and still be proud of yourself.”

💛 For the fellow anxious ADHDers

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, or caught yourself making things look “together” without ever feeling together, this episode is for you.

You’re not lazy, you’re not broken, you’re just wired for a different kind of brilliance. And sometimes, that means your productivity looks less like hustle and more like surviving with style.

So, shut the planner, take a breath, and remember, a half-finished to-do list still counts.

#ADHD #Anxiety #Neurodivergent #ProductivityParadox #MentalHealth #Podcast #ADHDAnxiety #ADHDProductivity #ADHDPodcast #ADHDandAnxiety

Ever find yourself saying "sure!" before your brain’s even loaded the question?

I’m diving into The Art of Saying No, and the people-pleasing panic that so often comes with ADHD and anxiety. When your brain’s wired to avoid guilt, conflict or rejection, even the smallest “no” can feel absolutely massive.

I’m learning to pause before the panic, set limits without spiralling, and remind myself that disappointing someone isn’t the same as doing something wrong. 💛

Because honestly, being a “yes person” with ADHD and anxiety can feel like a full-time job. From apologising to bins (yes, really) to replaying every conversation in your head for days, people-pleasing might look like control, but it’s actually just exhaustion wearing a polite smile.

ADHD impulsivity and anxious overthinking create the perfect storm, making every “no” feel like rejection. I talk about why that happens, how to pause before the panic, and what I’m doing to break the habit of over-apologising for existing.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD and anxiety make saying “no” feel dangerous
• The people-pleasing cycle of yes → regret → burnout
• My go-to tools: the delay, the tiny no and the approval detox
• Reframing guilt as empathy (without losing yourself in it)

💬 Quote to remember:

“Disappointing someone is not the same as doing something wrong.”

If this gives you even a smidge of courage to say “nah, not today”, share it with a fellow overthinker or recovering people-pleaser. You don’t owe everyone your energy, just your authenticity.

#ADHD #Anxiety #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #MentalHealth #Podcast #Neurodivergent #SelfGrowth