The Anxious ADHDer

Ever notice how the week between Christmas and New Year doesn’t feel like a real week? Like time has lost its edges, routine has packed up and left, and your brain is just floating around asking what it’s meant to be doing. In this episode, I’m talking about the Weird Week . That in-between drop after December ends, and why it hits ADHD brains especially hard. We get into what actually happens whe...

Ever head into December feeling oddly confident, only for Christmas to immediately prove you wrong? One minute you’re convinced this is the year you’ll be organised, calm and festive. The next, you’re overstimulated, surrounded by half wrapped gifts, and wondering why everything feels so loud. In this episode, I’m talking about what Christmas looks like when you have ADHD and anxiety in the mix. T...

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 Tues...

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 uninten...

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...

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 t...

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 happen...

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...

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 perf...

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...

Overthinking? Same. I’m Jess, your anxious, tea-fuelled ADHDer figuring life out one impulsive decision (and mild panic) at a time. The Anxious ADHDer is a podcast for brains that don’t always play by the rules. And if I dare so say myself, honest, funny, and a little chaotic in all the right ways. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Grab your brew, press play, and feel a little more understoo...

Ever feel like even simple choices drain you? In this episode, I’m diving into decision fatigue, the quiet, exhausting side of ADHD and anxiety that nobody really warns you about. You know, when every choice feels heavy and your brain’s running on empty, it’s easy to start doubting yourself. I’ll share how I’m learning to rebuild self-trust, what actually helps when your mind feels jammed, and a f...

Ever find yourself stuck in that ADHD and anxiety shame spiral where one tiny mistake suddenly feels like proof you’re a total failure? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m unpacking that exhausting loop, from missed deadlines and forgotten texts to those awkward moments your brain replays on a loop. I’ll share how ADHD sets the stage and anxiety piles on, why this combo hits so hard, and how I’...

You know that voice that tells you you’re not doing enough - no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I’m diving into the inner critic, that relentless voice that shows up when ADHD and anxiety collide. The one that fuels negative self-talk, chips away at self-esteem, and keeps saying that you should “do better.” I’ll share how naming your inner critic can create space, calm emotional chaos, a...

Ever wonder why ADHD and anxiety can make relationships feel like an emotional rollercoaster? In this first episode, I’m exploring how the two tangle together, think emotional spirals, miscommunication, and that constant sense of overwhelm that nobody really talks about. I’ll share a few honest reflections, what I’m personally working on, and some small strategies that help me slow the spiral (or...