ADHD Alchemy Podcast

What if the thing you’ve been told is depression… isn’t the full story? In this episode, we talk with Mindi Alexander about what it’s like to finally recognize ADHD as an adult — especially after years of feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and overwhelmed by treatments that never quite addressed the real problem. Our guest shares her journey through autoimmune illness, multiple specialists, and...

What if the hardest parts of ADHD aren’t about focus or productivity — but about relationships, shame, and feeling safe with other people ? In this episode with Harris Eddie Hill , we explore how neurodivergent brains are shaped by early relational experiences, especially when childhood includes chronic criticism, misunderstanding, or unmet emotional needs. You’ll hear why ADHD and autistic childr...

For many women with ADHD or executive function challenges, life is full of big ideas, constant motion, and relentless pressure to do it all—until burnout hits. In this episode, Heather Cleverly shares what it’s been like navigating entrepreneurship, motherhood, leadership, and a possible late ADHD diagnosis while learning how to simplify instead of constantly pushing harder. From running multiple...

Being diagnosed with ADHD later in life often means spending years believing you were “defective,” lazy, or not trying hard enough—before realizing your brain was simply wired differently. In this episode, Lori Cobbs shares what it’s been like living with ADHD for over two decades, navigating work, motherhood, overstimulation, and burnout while slowly building a toolbox that actually supports her...

If you’ve ever followed well-meaning advice and still felt stuck, broken, or misunderstood — this episode is for you. In this conversation with writer Jeanette Smith, we unpack why most advice is built for the “average” brain , and why that model breaks down for neurodivergent thinkers. We explore how ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other overlapping diagnoses can complicate communication — especially...

What if the very traits that made you successful are the same ones that kept your ADHD hidden for decades? In this candid and deeply affirming conversation, we unpack what late ADHD diagnosis looks like for high-achieving women — especially those who were the “good girl,” the capable one, the leader, the stoic, the high performer. We talk about: Growing up undiagnosed and shrinking to fit Being la...

What happens when a “fancy brain” collides with chronic illness, medical trauma, and a world that keeps demanding simplicity from someone inherently complex? In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with attorney-turned-disability advocate Alisa Aczel to talk about late-diagnosed neurodivergence, shame, chronic conditions, intuition, and the emotional exhaustion of trying to explain a life th...

Motherhood changes your brain. Literally. In this conversation, we explore the complex overlap between ADHD in women, postpartum brain, burnout, and identity shifts that often surface in midlife. Sara brings a therapist’s lens to the nuanced question so many women ask: Is this ADHD — or is this just motherhood? We unpack how hormone changes, sleep deprivation, and the fourth trimester can temporar...

People with ADHD aren’t struggling because they lack discipline. They’re struggling because they’re trying to function inside systems that were never designed for the way their brains work. In this episode, Jessica talks with Heather , founder of Quests for Success , about what happens when you stop trying to force productivity through shame and start building systems that work with your brain ins...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind — in your business, your house, or your relationships — this episode is for you. In this episode, I sit down with brand and web designer Tabitha DeSeranno to talk about the real, messy intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. We unpack the pressure to be “consistent,” the burnout that comes from forcing rigid productivity systems, and the freedom...

What happens when ADHD shows up inside a relationship? Therapist Ashley Ludwinski explains how curiosity, emotional awareness, and compassion can replace shame spirals—helping couples understand each other and communicate better. ADHD doesn’t just affect the person who has it—it also shapes the dynamics of their closest relationships. In this episode, Jessica talks with licensed clinical social wo...

What happens when brain fog, midlife changes, and possible ADHD traits collide—and you’re also raising the next generation of girls? In this episode, award-winning journalist and author Kate Rope joins the conversation to talk honestly about midlife brain fog, executive function challenges, perimenopause, and what she learned from interviewing neurodivergent girls for her latest book, Strong as a...

When the systems that once worked suddenly stop working… it can feel like you’ve lost yourself. In this conversation, Jessica sits down with Kelly Lopez, founder of Life Between Systems , to explore what happens when ADHD traits, motherhood, and entrepreneurship overlap. Kelly shares her journey from 12 years in corporate operations to building a business while raising three children — including a...

If you were the “smart kid” who somehow still felt behind… this episode is for you. Jessica sits down with clinical psychologist and neurodiversity expert Dr. Matt Zakreski to explore the powerful — and often misunderstood — overlap between giftedness and ADHD. They unpack what it means to be twice-exceptional (2e) : highly intelligent and neurodivergent at the same time. For many adults, especial...

ADHD, impostor syndrome, and emotional overwhelm—how women learn to trust themselves and let go of shame. Today, Jessica talks to Melissa Goodwin—speaker, author, business owner, and self-described “all-in or all-off” ADHD brain—about what it really feels like to navigate life as a high-achieving woman with late-diagnosed ADHD. Melissa shares her journey from being labeled “too much” as a child to...

Many women with ADHD are first diagnosed (or misdiagnosed) with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. In this episode, we explore late ADHD diagnosis, masking, emotional intensity, and how reclaiming your neurodivergent identity can transform shame into self-understanding. In this conversation, Jessica speaks with occupational therapist Josie Jarvis about the long and often confusing journey m...

ADHD is often framed as either a superpower or a disability—but neither story fully tells the truth. In this episode, performance scientist and ADHD coach Dr. Saara Haapanen shares a grounded, science-backed perspective on what ADHD actually is, why so many high-achieving adults go undiagnosed for decades, and how understanding motivation can change everything. Drawing from her experience as an el...

Many women who suspect or live with ADHD describe a similar experience: life often feels like trying to function without the guidebook everyone else seems to have received. In this episode of ADHD Alchemy , Jessica speaks with embodiment practitioner Lisa Holz about nervous system sensitivity, motherhood burnout, and the deeper body-mind dynamics that shape how neurodivergent women move through th...

Homeschooling for ADHD kids can boost confidence, focus, and learning—when it’s done the right way. Homeschooling alone is often misunderstood, and that's especially true for kids with learning differences—but when education is personalized, strength-based, and experiential, it can completely transform a child’s confidence and ability to learn. In this episode, we explore why traditional school en...

Late-diagnosed ADHD often means years of masking—this episode explores identity, grief, and coming home to yourself. Many women are diagnosed with ADHD later in life—after years of masking, self-blame, and wondering why life felt so much harder than it seemed for everyone else. In this episode, certified master life coach Emily Johnson shares her journey to a late ADHD diagnosis, the grief and rel...

Women with ADHD in business face burnout, shame, and a loud inner critic—this episode talks about what actually helps. Running a business with ADHD can feel like a constant cycle of excitement, burnout, self-doubt, and starting over—especially for women who were diagnosed later in life. In this episode, we talk honestly about ADHD, entrepreneurship, and the inner critic that tells so many women th...

ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely. In this podcast, holistic ADHD coach Jessica Covington explores the science, stories, and strategies that help bright, sensitive women work with their ADHD brains instead of fighting them. ADHD Alchemy is a podcast about transforming the ADHD experience—from shame and overwhelm into clarity, self-trust, and real momentum. Thro...

Late-diagnosed ADHD can change how you work, rest, and build a business—this episode shows what that looks like in real life. Being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood can change everything—how you work, how you rest, how you build habits, and how you run a business. In this episode, Alyssa Moorhead shares her journey through addiction recovery, a late ADHD diagnosis, and learning how to build a busi...