Navigating Adult ADHD

Did you know iron levels play a HUGE role in dopamine & serotonin production (2 things ADHD brains already have less of)? And that low iron can mimic or worsen your ADHD symptoms? And studies show that people with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels!!!  In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic I wish more ADHDers knew about: Iron & ADHD. Here’s what we’re covering: Why iron...

Have you ever found yourself spiralling over something that felt really unfair—like someone being left out, or that one jerk who skips the merge line in traffic? Maybe you've been told that you "just need to pick your battles." Friend… that’s not you being dramatic. That’s justice sensitivity - and your ADHD brain plays a big role in it. In this episode, we’re diving into: What just...

Grab the free cheat sheet for this episode here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Let’s talk about ADHD & masking - what it is, why we do it, and whether it’s actually a bad thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down:  The difference between masking and managing your ADHD ,  How to know when masking is helping vs harming Why so many of us were taught to hide who we are from a young age. We’re...

Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever feel like your emotions hijack your whole day? Same, my friend. That’s why I’m sharing 3 of my absolute favourite emotional regulation tools in this episode - the ones I use personally and teach inside my ADHD Membership . We’ll talk about what emotional dysregulation actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not just meltdow...

Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever wish you could skip straight to feeling confident? You’re not alone… but that’s not how it works (especially for ADHD brains). In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 stages of confidence. A simple, sticky framework I teach my clients that helps make sense of why confidence feels so out of reach sometimes… and how to build...

If everything feels like too much lately - like you're constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or just emotionally drained - you might be experiencing ADHD burnout .  In this episode, I’m sharing 9 signs that you might be heading toward or deep in the burn, along with 2 key steps to help you start feeling better and actually recover. *Grab your episode cheatsheet with all the notes you wish you&ap...

Want a 1 page cheatsheet of this episode? Head to: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet In this episode, we're diving into ten real-life ways ADHD might be showing up in your relationships (without you even realising it). From time blindness and impulsivity to forgetting important dates or picking a fight just for stimulation, we’ll explore the very human, very ADHD reasons why our relationship...

What if there was a simple tool that could take your anxiety from a 9/10 down to a 4? Something to help with procrastination, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and that shamey feeling of being too much and never enough ? Well, my friend - there is. And we’re diving into it in today’s episode. In this conversation, I’m joined by my good friend Jess Johnson — a former therapist, certified EFT practit...

Join us at navigatingadultadhd.com/membership In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a few personal stories (including a hilarious one about a “blue fat animal” and a shower caddy 😂) and why learning to work with your ADHD brain changes everything. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck or like no one really gets you & how your brain works — you’re not alone. I created the Navigating Adult ADHD Me...

In this episode, we’re talking all about ADHD medication: how to know if it’s working, what the different types are, what to look out for (both the good and the not-so-good), and what to do if you’re not sure it’s the right fit. We’ll cover:  • The 3 main types of ADHD meds  • Signs your medication is helping (and what’s totally normal in the beginning) • Common red flags that mean it might not be...

Have you ever caught yourself spiralling — overthinking, doubting yourself, beating yourself up for still not getting it together? Yeah… me too. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to have your own back — especially as an adult with ADHD. Because let’s be honest: most of us have spent years turning on ourselves when things go wrong, blaming our brains, and believing we just n...

Ever catch yourself spiralling into worst-case scenarios? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a transformative question that can shift your perspective and calm your overthinking mind. I share a personal story about our family trip to the Gold Coast, where pre-trip anxieties threatened to overshadow our vacation. By embracing this simple mindset shift, the experience turned out bett...

RSD can hit like a punch to the gut—sometimes from something as simple as a comment or a text. It’s that intense emotional reaction to real or imagined rejection, criticism, or failure. 😣 One moment you’re fine. The next, you're spiraling—feeling embarrassed, ashamed, dysregulated, or like you’ve completely messed everything up. If you’ve ever: Apologised for things that weren’t your fault F...

In this episode, I’m joined by Carrie Lagerstedt , Professional Home Organiser, Declutter Coach, and fellow ADHDer, to talk about why home organisation is especially challenging for ADHD brains and how we can make it easier. We dive into: Why ADHDers struggle with clutter & organisation (hello, "out of sight, out of mind") How clutter = a giant visual to-do list that overwhelms our b...

Why do so many ADHDers struggle with alcohol or addiction? What’s really going on beneath the surface and how do you begin to change it? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Paulette Crowley - a registered mental health coach, health journalist, and woman in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. Paulette shares her personal story of living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and addiction and...

Medication is one tool that I use to manage & thrive with ADHD. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 6 things that have made a big difference in how my medication actually supports me day-to-day. You'll hear: Why a high-protein breakfast matters  How tracking my cycle helps me predict shifts  The link between hydration, sleep, and med effectiveness  Why I avoid vitamin C around med time  How a...

In this episode, we’re unpacking 10 everyday ADHD experiences that are way more common than you might realise - from emotional whiplash and sensory sensitivities to hyper-fixations (hello, pickles and squirrels) and time dysmorphia. I’m sharing real-life examples (including some hilarious personal stories) to show you just how normal these struggles are when you have an ADHD brain. If you’ve ever...

Boredom isn’t just boring when you have ADHD — it can actually feel physically painful! (Like wearing an itchy sweater you can’t take off!) In this episode, we’re diving into why boredom hits so much harder for ADHD brains, what lengths we’ll go to avoid it (hello, endless scrolling), and why trying to escape boredom all the time can backfire.  I’m sharing some of my personal struggles with boredo...

If your nervous system has been feeling fried lately—or if you’re tired of feeling stuck in fight or flight—this one’s for you 💛 In this episode, I’m sharing:   Two ridiculously simple tools that have made a huge difference in my ADHD symptoms, emotional regulation & overall mood   The real-life science behind why these actually help (especially for ADHD brains)  How to sneak them into your d...

In this episode, I’m sharing my recent experience with ADHD burnout—how it crept up on me, the signs I missed, what I’ve learned through recovery, and what’s helping me feel more like me again. Burnout didn’t feel obvious at first. I thought I was just a bit tired, a bit irritable… but when I finally stopped to reflect, the signs were everywhere. If you’ve been pushing through, running on fumes, o...

Do you struggle to switch off… even when your body’s on the couch, but your brain’s running mental laps around your to-do list? Yeah. Me too. In this episode, we’re talking about rest —what it really looks like for ADHD brains (spoiler: it’s probably not what you think). If you’ve ever felt like you have to earn your rest, or you tie your self-worth to how much you get done, this conversation is f...

Ever notice how draining it is to be around certain people or in certain environments? Like, your ADHD batteries go from 80% to dead real fast ? That’s not in your head, my friend. Your nervous system knows when you’re safe… and when you’re not. In this episode of Navigating Adult ADHD , we’re talking about the importance of safe people and safe places —what they are, why they matter, and how they...

Ever wonder why so many ADHDers just get each other? It’s because we share some pretty unique traits—some well-known, and others you might not have realised are part of the ADHD experience. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 lesser-known but super relatable ADHD traits , including:  A deep love of learning (but only when it interests us!)   Justice sensitivity   Zero patience for people who don’...

Ever picked a fight over something ridiculous (like how to grate a carrot)? Or found yourself deep in gossip even when you really didn’t want to be talking about other people? Or maybe you’ve lost hours staring at the wall, completely lost in a daydream? If so, you might just be dopamine-seeking without even realising it. In this episode, we’re diving into five surprising ways ADHDers get dopamine...

Ever find yourself drowning in shoulds? 🚨 I should be more productive. 🚨 I should have my life together by now. 🚨 I should be able to do this like everyone else. But here’s the thing— "should" is one of the most toxic words for ADHD brains. It fuels shame, keeps us stuck, and makes us feel like we’re constantly failing. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✔️ How "should" cre...