A Dopamine Kick (ADHD Without the Filter)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of people-pleasing and exploring strategies to break free from these behaviour patterns. Join us as Sparky puts Shell in the hot seat, probing into the reasons behind her people-pleasing tendencies – a conversation that takes an unexpected turn, as it often does with us two. As Sparky shares his journey, you'll wit...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're discussing our personal people pleasing stories that have happened within the last week, and why people with ADHD have a tendency to please others. Subscribe to the podcast to hear next weeks episode discussing how you can deal with people pleasing, get more assertive and get a better balance of self care in your life. Support the show If you'd like to su...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are giving some examples of ADHD and Pain Tolerance. Some studies have suggested that individuals with ADHD might have a different perception of pain or respond to pain differently due to the neurological and cognitive differences associated with the disorder. For example, ADHD is characterized by difficulties in attention and impulse control, and these cognitive chal...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode was inspired by a TikTok video we saw. So we thought we'd jump on the mic to discuss some more hyer-fixations and share examples of how we are clearly driven by a motor and easily distracted.  You may find some of these examples resonate with you alot if you have ADHD. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're going on a-bit of a rant about how world is not inherently designed to accommodate individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which can make life more challenging. We speak about our personal experiences and how we think it could be better! Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, i...

Send us Fan Mail Building habits with ADHD is no easy task. In this episode we break down our top tips to help you build habits more easily if you struggle with ADHD! And this week Shell finally reveals how she's broken a long term hyper-focus that leaves Sparky reeling in stitches! Listen to last weeks episode if you want to hear more about why it's hard for people with ADHD to build ha...

Send us Fan Mail Are you or someone you know living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Do you find yourself grappling with bad habits that seem impossible to shake? If so, you're not alone. In this episode we discuss the reality of living with ADHD and how bad habits are so much easier to form than good habits. we don't think you should beat yourself up about your bad...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're talking about Seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)and how it can impact a person with ADHD. Research has shown that people with ADHD are more prone to having seasonal depression, so if you are feeling low in mood during the winter months and you have ADHD, this could be the reason why! Seasonal changes can potentially exacerbate symptoms of ADHD i...

Send us Fan Mail ADHD can present unique challenges when it comes to managing and adapting to change. In this episode we discuss some insights into how individuals with ADHD might experience and navigate change If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me  A Coffee...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a long awaited VERY SPECIAL guest! James Brown co- founder of https://www.adhdadult.uk/ and the ADHD Adults Podcast. Because of ADHD it’s almost become impossible for us to put our (lack of) executive functioning skills to good use and get guests on the show.  Sparky who was late for recording and as usual James had to deal with our unprofessional behaviour. 🙈 ...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode we’re talking all things time! Time blindness, how we’re some how late for everything, procrastinating, and just about everything to do with time.  We also try and give some tips to help better manage issues with time. BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https://www.buzzspr...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're talking about what it's like going on holiday (Vacation for ourAmerican friends) with ADHD! The only two words we can think of describe what it's like 'CHAOS and DISASTER' Last minute packing, tidying, hyper-focus on research and overenthusiastic planning are all things likely to happen if you have ADHD and are going on holiday! Despite the...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about ADHD and therapy,  Shell details her experience of her therapy over the last year, specifically what the process of having talk therapy is like. We discuss various things such as what a session involves, if it’s helpful in reducing ADHD symptoms and how to choose the right therapist for you should you decide that therapy is right time for you. BUZZSPR...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the unique connection between ADHD and creativity.  Even though ADHD is commonly associated with difficulties in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, it can also provide individuals with unique strengths and perspectives that can help foster creativity.  Things such as hyper-focus, divergent thinking, risk taking, impulsivity, running on a motor all...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a very emotional and intense time for Shell recently as she discusses what the past few weeks has been like emotionally for her and how she's been coping.  This week we do cover some sensitive subjects so we encourage you to reach out for help and support if you are affected by any of this weeks discussion. One of the common symptoms of ADHD is emotional dysreg...

Send us Fan Mail Shell has been consistency going to the gym now for a number of months, so we thought we'd both sit down and unpick how in the world someone who hates exercise as much as Shell has has managed to keep this consistency going for so long, even with ADHD! It's not uncommon for individuals with ADHD to have difficulty with exercise or to feel a dislike towards it. This can b...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're talking about Shell's favourite topic again! MEDICATION! But, seriously... starting ADHD medication is not an easy choice and  it can be an agonising (and sometimes) quite scary decision to make (and let's face it making decisions with ADHD is already not an easy task!) There are so many opinions to listen to from family, friends and colleagues about...

Send us Fan Mail Managing finances can be challenging for individuals with ADHD due organisation, impulsivity, and maintaining focus.  In this episode we discuss some of the things we've done (or still do) that hasn't helped our financial situations such as impulse buying and object impermanence  We also touch on some strategies to effectively manage finances, if you have ADHD. BUZZSPROU...

Send us Fan Mail ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can indeed have an impact on sleep patterns and quality. Many individuals with ADHD experience difficulties with sleep, including falling asleep, staying asleep, and having restful sleep.  Good sleep is essential for productivity and mental health. We all know how we feel after a night of bad sleep, we can feel irritable, cranky and...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about having ADHD can affect work related performance and overall success.  Sparky shares his stories of quitting past jobs impulsively and Shell discusses the  pros and cons of disclosing to potential employers if you have ADHD.  We also share our tips on how you can build success around work if you struggle with the symptoms of ADHD.  Thank you for listen...

Send us Fan Mail Having both ADHD and anxiety is relatively common, and it can present unique challenges for individuals who experience both conditions. The combination of ADHD and anxiety can create a complex display of symptoms such as various overlapping symptoms, heightened stress and worry and Impact on your daily functioning. This week we talk about the complexity of anxiety if you have ADHD...

Send us Fan Mail  This week we’re talking about the drug Mirtazpine (Remeron) , if it helps with depression and anxiety plus ADHD.  We’ll be discussing what it feels like, what are the side effects and if it’s the right drug for you. Only a health care professional will be able to offer you the appropriate advice on this medication so please remember this is a personal reflection.   Thank you for...

Send us Fan Mail Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners.  We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our fourth episode we sit down with Kirsty to discuss her ADHD Journey who like's r...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about a topic that's all too common with ADHD - imposter syndrome. That feeling that you don't belong, that you're not good enough, that you're a fraud.  We'll start by discussing what imposter syndrome is and how it relates to ADHD. We'll explore how our ADHD brains can sometimes trick us into thinking we're not good eno...

Send us Fan Mail Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners.  We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our third episode we sit down with Luke  to discuss his ADHD Journey all the way from Au...