The ADHD Deep Dive

In this episode, Alannah shares personal experiences and expert insights on recognising and managing overstimulation. She shares a story about how she became overstimulated to the point of tears over the school holidays due to being overstimulated, as well as how to reflect to build more self-awareness after these situations. You will learn how to identify sensory, emotional, and cognitive cues an...

Let's explores a question so many women with ADHD can relate to: “Why am I always tired and how do I explain that to my partner who doesn't get it?” We're going to unpack what’s really behind the exhaustion from unmasking after diagnosis, to sensory overwhelm, hormonal cycles, overstimulation, and even nutrient deficiencies. Alannah shares her own experience navigating this fatigue, the emotional...

You know that ADHD struggle with motivation, procrastination, and wondering “why can’t I just start?”. This is the episode for you. We’re diving into the difference between an interest-based nervous system (how ADHD brains are wired) and an importance-based nervous system (how neurotypical brains tend to work). I’ll be sharing why we rely so much on interest, novelty, and urgency and how to start...

If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I smash out everything in one day, then crash and burn the next?” this episode is for you. We’re diving into the truth behind why consistency feels so impossible with ADHD and what to actually do about it. Spoiler: it’s not laziness, it’s not because you “should just try harder” it’s because of the way your ADHD brain and energy naturally work. Inside this episode,...

👉 Doors are now open to Calm the ADHD Storm Community - join as a Founding Member at 50% off. VERY limited spaces left: https://www.alannahaiken.com/groupmembership In this episode, I share a raw and unfiltered story of my turning point with ADHD. On a rainy drive home from work, I found myself at rock bottom. That breakdown became my biggest breakthrough. I talk about the moment I finally said “...

Do you leave catch ups feeling like you said too much and everyone must hate you? Do you overthink every text messages and emails? Do you have moments where you feel like a failure or you're not good enough? Or does rejection and criticism feel like a kick in the guts? This is the episode for you. This is such a big part of ADHD that there is so much shame tied too. In this episode, Alannah dives...

I’m reflecting on my first year of motherhood! Not just as a new mum, but as a neurodivergent woman navigating big feelings, broken sleep, shifting identity, and a whole lot of chaos. I’m sharing the real lessons I’ve learned through this season, from learning to say no and honour my capacity, to redefining what productivity looks like with ADHD and a baby on my hip. We talk boundaries, rest, horm...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why ADHD hacks alone just don’t cut it especially for women navigating life after a late diagnosis. Sure, timers and to-do lists have their place, but when you're running on empty, emotionally overwhelmed, or feeling stuck in survival mode… hacks aren’t enough. We dive into what women with ADHD actually need: emotional regulation, self-awareness, ne...

In this episode, I share how I went from overstimulated, emotional and ready to explode… to calm, grounded, and back in control in under 10 minutes. This one’s for the ADHD mums who feel like they’re on the edge during Witching Hour, who want to explode at their partner/kids, trying to hold it all together. I walk you through how I moved through fight mode using intentional tools and body-based st...

In this personal episode, I’m sharing my story , what life looked like before my ADHD diagnosis, how I hit rock bottom as a teacher, and the turning points that brought me to the work I now do supporting women and children with ADHD. If someone had told me five years ago that I’d be coaching neurodivergent women, helping parents advocate for their kids, and recording this podcast, would have laugh...

Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can hit you like a freight train with a mix of grief, relief, clarity, and confusion all at once. In this episode, Alannah unpacks what it really feels like to process a late diagnosis. She shares the emotional rollercoaster that often follows from mourning the misunderstood parts of ourselves, to learning how to reparent the younger version of us who was al...

Being an ambitious mum with ADHD means juggling a thousand invisible tabs while still trying to be present, productive, and patient. In this validating episode, we explore the unique mental load of motherhood when ADHD and ambitious goals are in the mix. Alannah dives into the constant loop of mental chaos, executive function fatigue, and the emotional toll of feeling like you're always falling sh...

I open up about a recent realisation I had as a new mum and how it deeply relates to life after an ADHD diagnosis. We often expect ourselves to have it all figured out straight away, whether it’s parenting or managing our ADHD. But the truth is… we’re new to this. You’ll hear me unpack why we place such high expectations on ourselves, the role of comparison and masking, and how this pressure can s...

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you sleep… you're still tired? 😴 In this episode of The ADHD Deep Dive , we go beneath the surface of “just rest more” and talk about the types of rest — and why they matter so much when you live with ADHD. Because the truth is, ADHDers aren’t lazy or unmotivated. We’re burnt out, overstimulated, and constantly masking . And we’re trying to refill our tank...

We’re diving into all things Energy Management and why this is SO important with ADHD. I walk you through the concept of an ADHD Energy Audit - a gentle way to notice what’s fueling you and lighting you up, vs what’s secretly draining your spark and energy. We will also explore: How to work out when your energy is at its peak vs when it is low What an ADHD energy audit is and how to do one My pers...

ADHD 101: What It Is, How It Presents & What to Do If You Suspect You Have It If you've ever wondered, "Do I have ADHD?" — you're not alone. In this episode of The ADHD Deep Dive , we strip back the stereotypes and dive into what ADHD really is, how it can present in adults (especially women and mothers), and why so many people are only getting diagnosed later in life. I walk you through: ✨ T...

Episode 1: Welcome to The ADHD Deep Dive. Here's what you can expect... In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing how The ADHD Deep Dive came to life — from my own late diagnosis at 31, to navigating motherhood with ADHD, to choosing authenticity over perfection. You’ll hear the real reason I started this podcast (hint: it’s not just about ADHD empowerment, it's the full spec...