The ADHD girls Podcast

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 view...

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...

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...

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 de...

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 naviga...

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 event...

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 pr...

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 mo...

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...

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...

Laura and clare talk about how hormones and perimenapause can impact ADHD struggles amplifing feelings and symptoms

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 th...

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...

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...

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 struggl...

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.

In this episode Claire and Laura discuss the effects of dealing with people has on ADHD, including energy levels and coping skills. Seeing people's actions through the ADHD lens and managing relationships.

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...

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 copi...

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 pr...