ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse

Recorded September 2025, but better late than never! Thank you to all our listeners who keep coming back....we are working on it.

Quick mini episode about how Rachael used her neurodiversity and creative problem solving to figure out how to be true to herself and also standing up for her values.

Just a quick hello and reminder 🥰

ADHD energy management, abundance mindset, spoon theory reframe, self-compassion, practical strategies, and thriving with ADHD. In this episode, we dive into what it means to approach our energy with an abundance mindset. 💫 Instead of living in constant fear of “running out of spoons,” we explore how reframing our relationship with energy can bring us more ease, self-trust, and joy. We share pers...

understanding yourself with ADHD, energy depletion, integrating new self-understanding, personal growth, ADHD and self-discovery, neurodivergent self-awareness, ADHD burnout recovery, mental exhaustion and ADHD, emotional burnout ADHD.  Ever wondered if there’s a connection between being “bendy” and living with ADHD? In this episode, I open up about my own experience with hypermobility and how it...

Topics: Understanding yourself with ADHD, energy depletion, integrating new self-understanding, personal growth, ADHD and self-discovery, neurodivergent self-awareness, ADHD burnout recovery, mental exhaustion and ADHD, emotional burnout ADHD.  In this episode, Ruth and I get real about what happens when your old ways of coping no longer work—whether it’s because of ADHD fatigue, big life changes,...

We will return next week with a new full episode, and we should be back on track. Thanks for hanging in there with us!! ✨ Helpful Links: ⁠ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse Blog⁠ ⁠5 Minute Guided Breathing Meditation⁠ ⁠Blueberry Noise Frequency⁠ 👉 Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support and community, or reach out if you’d like to share your ADHD journey! 📬 Interested...

Topics: ADHD and emotional burnout, task paralysis, life changes overwhelm, decision fatigue, workplace sensory overload, guilt and shame, prioritizing self care In this episode, we explore the challenges of navigating major life changes while living with ADHD—and how these moments can intensify symptoms like task paralysis, overwhelm, decision fatigue, and energy crashes. Whether it's a move, a j...

Topics: ADHD burnout, guilt and shame cycles, navigating life transitions, mental health overwhelm, audio perfectionism, ADHD pivoting, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and tiny acts of self-care. We’re back!! 🎉 After a big pause, Ruth and I sat down to talk honestly about what’s been going on behind the scenes and why Season 3 took a little longer to launch. This episode is a heart-to-hear...

We are still here! We have new episodes coming. Live just took over for a bit. Thanks for sticking with us.

Topics: ADHD and holiday stress, people-pleasing, perfectionism, energy management, realistic planning, self-love, and enjoying the moment. The holidays can be a magical time, but for those of us with ADHD, they can also be overwhelming, stressful, and full of unrealistic expectations. 🎄 ✨ Ruth and Rachael get real about surviving the holidays with ADHD and how to actually enjoy them. From tackl...

Topics: ADHD online tests, self-evaluation challenges, personal insights, quiz comparisons, understanding ADHD symptoms, and the complexity of self-diagnosis. Rachael and Ruth take a deep dive into the world of online ADHD tests! 🧠✨ We share our personal experiences tackling two popular ADHD quizzes and reflect on the many ways self-evaluation can be confusing, imperfect, and oh-so-relatable. Wh...

Topics: ADHD support systems, self-compassion, community connections, balancing energy, leaning into strengths In this episode, we welcome the wonderful Katy Gooblar! 🎉 Katy opens up about her ADHD journey and the unique way she’s embraced it without an official diagnosis. We talk about the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with ADHD, especially when it comes to building a strong support...

Topics : ADHD diagnosis challenges, navigating ADHD evaluations, self-assessment vs. formal diagnosis, understanding ADHD symptoms, ADHD in women, coping with ADHD testing frustrations, medication considerations, and self-compassion. In this episode, we tackle the tangled web of getting an official ADHD diagnosis. 🧠✨ From the inconsistencies in testing methods to the hoops we jump through just t...

**Ooops! Here is the full episode! Topics: ADHD dopamine, ADHD support systems, ADHD dopamine hit list, ADHD dopamine activities, ADHD sensory preferences, ADHD community, ADHD women support, Dopamine management. In this episode, we continue our conversation on dopamine hit lists by creating ours together! We break down the journey of building their personalized dopamine lists, offering an inside...

Topics: ADHD and communication challenges, working memory struggles, finding the right words, dealing with interruptions, perfectionism in conversations, and the beauty of ADHD quirks. We jump into the ups and downs of communication for ADHD-ers. Whether it’s finding the perfect word, navigating a million thoughts at once, or trying not to interrupt (oops, too late 😆), they share real stories and...

Topics: Dopamine hits, ADHD fatigue, emotional nourishment, novelty, personalized dopamine strategies, self-compassion, and finding balance. **HEADS UP** Our mics didn't work so the audio is annoying, like we are in a tunnel. It is a great conversation but your ND brain may not be able to handle it 🫣 This week we dive into the power of dopamine and how we can manage ADHD fatigue by crafting a sma...

Topics: ADHD interpersonal relationships, ADHD communication styles, understanding emotional needs, conflict resolution, self-compassion, and the power of empathy. In this episode, Rachael and Ruth dive into the fascinating dynamics of relationships between ADHD-ers! 🤝✨ They share their personal experiences and explore how ADHD affects communication, emotional needs, and conflict resolution. Key...

Topics: ADHD overwhelm, mental clutter, digital clutter, and emotional clutter, clutter Sensitivity, and clutter blindness. This week, we’re diving into a vibrant conversation with the amazing Charlotte Dover! 🎉 Join us as we explore “Maybe ADHD” and how her approach to ADHD coaching focuses on building trust in ourselves. ✨ Key Highlights: Embracing the Creative Voice: Charlotte shares her jour...

Topics: ADHD overwhelm, mental clutter, digital clutter , and emotional clutter, c lutter Sensitivity, and clutter blindness. Ruth and Rachael open up about how clutter impacts their lives, and how it can both stem from and contribute to ADHD stress. They explore strategies for organizing, clearing space, and managing this ADHD overwhelm . Key Discussion Points: Clutter Sensitivity vs. Clutter Bli...

Topics: How it's different from task paralysis, common challenges: ADHD sensory overload, ADHD information overload, ADHD emotional overwhelm, impact of hormones on ADHD symptoms, accepting & managing emotional meltdowns with self-compassion, recharging strategies: hobbies and activities that help calm the ADHD mind We dive into how to recognize it before it leads to that dreaded task paralysi...

In this episode, we dive deep into shifting the ADHD narrative from focusing on deficits to recognizing strengths. Our guest, Amanda Riley, an ADHD advocate and coach-in-training, shares her personal journey of discovering ADHD in adulthood and how she’s using her experience to transform workplaces and lives. Amanda’s focus on leveraging neurodiverse strengths rather than simply managing challenge...

🎙️ Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! We're kicking off the new season with an eye-opening conversation featuring the brilliant Fabienne Vailes ! Fabienne joins us to chat about her recent ADHD diagnosis and how she’s reframing the entire experience – not as a label, but as a tool for self-growth and understanding. ✨ Key Discussion Points: Redefining ADHD Diagnosis: Fabienne shares how an ADHD d...

**We had some tech issues 😢 But the show notes reflect some of what was missed. Please check out Mariane's amazing work** In this episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with Mariane Power , a forward-thinking Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Posify Group , and an all-around powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. Mariane is also the mom of neurodivergent k...

This is a lively reflective discussion on how we interact with spaces and how spaces impact us as ADHD women, particularly in relation to social anxiety. Key Discussion Points: Unpredictability and Structure: Rachael shares insights into how the lack of predictability and structure in public spaces can be overwhelming for those with ADHD. Discover how well-designed spaces can improve functionality...