A Dopamine Kick (ADHD Without the Filter)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about what starting Elvanse actually feels like… the good bits, the bad bits, and the genuinely weird bits no one really warns you about. From unexpected moments of focus to somehow hyper-fixating on completely the wrong thing, nothing went the way we thought it would. One minute everything feels clearer, the next you’re questioning why you’ve just s...

Send us Fan Mail This week were talking about all things ADHD obsessions!! ADHD passion can be a powerful strength, but without balance and boundaries it can quietly turn into an all consuming obsession that begins to take more from your life than it gives. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription ht...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re finally talking ADHD coaching, something we’ve been meaning to cover for ages. Shell breaks down her experience after 8 sessions, what’s worked, and the real test… will it actually last? We also talk about what our ADHD’s been doing this week, and Shell has a brand new obsession. (What's new!?) Support the show If you'd like to support the show please co...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re diving into ADHD overwhelm, also known as that magical moment when your brain decides it has had quite enough and pulls the plug. We talk about the shutting down, the anxiety, the staring at the wall like a stunned meerkat, and all the other ways our chaotic minds try to cope when life throws ten things at us at once. Expect laughter, honesty, and the comforting re...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about EMDR therapy — (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) a type of therapy that helps your brain process trauma it’s got stuck on. Shell has been having EMDR sessions lately and  we thought it would good to discuss what it’s really like, how it feels during th sessions and if it helps someone with ADHD! Support the show If you'd like to sup...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the art of falling apart in style — distractions multiplying, focus evaporating, and everything unravelling behind the scenes while we’re just trying to get through life. ADHD tax strikes again! Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzspro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re tackling rejection sensitivity with ADHD — aka why one tiny bit of criticism can send us into a full Olympic-level spiral. We attempt to give actual advice (emphasis on attempt), share some real-life stories, and throw in a few practical tools and mindset shifts along the way. Will it help you calm the storm and bounce back faster? Hopefully. Will it at leas...

Send us Fan Mail So this week, we’re diving into a sneaky ADHD habit no one talks about enough: creating our own stress. From overcommitting and perfectionism to last-minute chaos -we unpack how our ADHD brains seem wired to make life harder than it needs to be 🤣 Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscrip...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about the cruel irony of ADHD!!! How we’ll spend days hyperfocusing on building the perfect relaxing space — gardens, patios, pergolas… you name it (haha) and then never actually sit down to enjoy it. Because the moment we try to rest, our brains hit us with a to-do list longer than the IKEA instructions we never followed. 🧠✨ If you’ve ever hyperfixed on...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re tackling the chaos cocktail that is ADHD + perfectionism. You know, that magical combo where you obsess over every detail, waste loads of time and then suddenly decide “It's dead to me” at 75% and never either finish it, or rush your way through the last 20% with no f**ks given?!!! We’re talking all-or-nothing thinking, the fear of not doing it perfectly , and...

Send us Fan Mail This week were talking about ADHD and the symptoms of inattention. It’s easy to glance at the DSM checklist and think, “That’s not me.” But when you really look at how these symptoms show up in everyday life? Suddenly it’s very relatable. We’re breaking down inattentive ADHD in a way that actually makes sense with real-life examples and a few funny (okay, slightly chaotic) relatia...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving headfirst into the ADHD energy surge that comes with spring and summer. The sun’s out, our brains are buzzing, and the hyperactivity is in full swing. We talk about why warmer weather seems to crank up the chaos, how it affects our routines and focus, and what projects we’re tackling (or trying to!) as we prepare for the inevitable burst of ADHD-fueled crea...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking all about coming out with ADHD!!!! From telling family and friends, to navigating awkward work conversations, to imagining how we’d handle it if we started brand new jobs Plus "What We ADHD’d This Week” someone might be adding a very tiny, very furry new family member 👀🐾... but you’ll have to listen to find out! Support the show If you'd like to...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating ADHD habits: starting a million things… and finishing none of them.  We talk about how we can get 90% of the way through something and then completely abandon it, either forever, or until a deadline forces us to panic-finish the last 10% out of fear, shame, and pressure. Why does this happen?  Can we do anything to fix this?...

Send us Fan Mail This week Sparky opens up about his experience with Dexamfetamine for ADHD, reflecting on the bumpy ride it’s been with a mix of challenges and side effects. Sparky explains why they’ve decided to stop taking it and explore other options. *Important Reminder* This episode is just Sparky’s personal reflection on starting Dexamfetamine—everyone’s experience with medication is differ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sparky shares his experience starting Dexamfetamine for ADHD, reflecting on how it's been a bit of a bumpy ride with a mix of challenges and side effects. *Important Reminder* This episode is just Sparky’s personal reflection on starting Dexamfetamine—everyone’s experience with medication is different. If you're starting or adjusting ADHD medication, alw...

Send us Fan Mail In the spirit of New Year, New Me , we’re taking a nostalgic (and slightly chaotic) stroll through all our forgotten hobbies! You know, the ones we picked up with wild enthusiasm and dropped faster than you can say “new hyperfixation.” Join us as we mourn abandoned passions/ hobbies, half-finished projects, and that one time we were definitely going to become experts in…  wait, wh...

Send us Fan Mail This is the million dollar question isn’t it? 😅 You start with the best intentions—maybe even organize everything neatly—but instead of getting shorter, your to-do list somehow keeps growing. It’s like every task you finish magically creates two more.   This week, we’re diving into the ADHD struggle with productivity—why starting is hard, finishing is harder, and how even the bes...

Send us Fan Mail This week it's just us  as usual sharing the raw, unfiltered chaos of living with ADHD and a working memory that feels like a sieve aswe’re telling everyday stories that are as relatable as they are ridiculous. Expect laughs, “Oh my gosh, same!” moments, and maybe even a little insight into how we navigate the daily adventures of an ADHD brain. Support the show If you'd...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive into the unpredictable relationship between ADHD brains and caffeine. Does it help? Does it hinder? Or does it just make us hyper-focused on the wrong thing? Expect plenty of rambles, questionable caffeine-fueled wisdom, and Shell’s latest hyperfixation: baking. Grab your coffee (or tea… we don’t judge) and join us for this chaotic caffeine-fueled adventure! ☕...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into all things marketing and how us ADHDers are basically prime targets for every ad ever made. 🧠✨ Expect random stories, chaotic tangents, and maybe even a few useful tips (if we remember them). Also… Shells, what did you ADHD this week?! 😂 Absolute gold. Tune in! Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Sparky attempts to explain his strategy for managing emotions… only to completely forget what actually worked. Meanwhile, Shell declares she has no emptions and Sparky makes the most impulsive ADHD decision ever this week on 'What did you ADHD this week!' What did he do? You’ll have to listen to find out—but let’s just say it’s peak ADHD impulsivity served wit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive into the world of ADHD and executive dysfunction, breaking down what these terms really mean and how they impact daily life. Join us for an honest, relatable look at the ADHD brain—and learn you’re not alone in the struggle! Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscri...

Send us Fan Mail Running late again because ADHD decided time isn't real? We’ve got you covered this week! In this episode, we’re sharing our best tips to help you avoid those last-minute door dash panics and driving at speeds like Cruella de Vile. From Gamifying your time, to bending the space-time continuum (sort of), we’ll show you how to stay organized and maybe—just maybe—be on time for...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re talking about the weather—because let’s be face it were British and it affects our ADHD in ways we can’t ignore!  As autumn approaches we shares our “amusing” struggle with the cold, how it makes her us less motivated and exacerbates our ADHD symptoms.  People with ADHD can really struggle with weather changes, so we thought it was super important to talk about it...