The ADHD girls Podcast

Plans, Panic & Going With the Flow: ADHD on the Move

Laura and Claire talk about how ADHD shows up around plans and change — from travel highs and sensory overload on a crowded train to the crash of rest days and burnout. They share coping strategies like exit plans, planning preferences, turning down inner chatter, and embracing self-compassion in the "no shame" zone.

Why the Middle Aisle Calls: ADHD, Cravings and Food Joy

Laura and Claire dig into how ADHD shapes their relationship with food — from the thrill of Aldi’s middle aisle and buffet overloads to sudden cravings, extremes of control and how stimulant medication can change appetite.They share personal stories, explore novelty versus routine, discuss the 80/20 approach, and end in their “no shame” zone about eating struggles and self-compassion.

Be More Penguin: Kind Self-Talk for ADHD

Claire and Laura discuss how ADHD showed up for them this week — from draining hairdresser appointments to the challenges of harsh sensory input and social pressure.They introduce the "Penguin Theory" as a compassionate self-talk strategy, share examples of negative internal dialogue, and explore practical coping tools like observing thoughts, tending to basic needs, and using nature and animals as guides.The episode ends with their "No Shame Zone" commitments: Laura will focus on penguin-style self-talk, while Claire plans to spend time with dogs and nature to stay present and grounded. A free downloadable worksheet is available on their Facebook page.

ADHD, Routines & the Freedom Trap

Claire and Laura explore how ADHD shows up around routines and structure—how both strict schedules and too much freedom can cause overwhelm, boredom, decision fatigue, or paralysis.They share practical ideas like scheduling short "free-association" time, leaning into varied interests, and finding personalized routines, and close with a "No Shame Zone" encouraging creativity, self-acceptance, and small strategies (like using subtitles) that help daily life.

When ADHD Drains the Day: Mental Fatigue & Overstimulation

Laura and Claire explore how an ADHD brain impacts energy, focus and mood, sharing personal stories about medication mix-ups, assessment anxiety, and the emotional effort of everyday tasks.They discuss overstimulation after socialising, difficulty shifting between mental states, interest-based attention, coping systems and masking, ending with a no-shame moment to normalise small wins and struggles.

Late-Night Scrolling vs Sleep: ADHD's Hardest Battle

Laura and Claire talk honestly about how ADHD makes late-night scrolling and switching off so hard, sharing funny real-life moments (a McDonald’s terminal mishap and a Diet Coke disaster) and the toll it takes on sleep.They explore practical strategies—timers, alarm reminders, evening routines, and yoga nidra—to reclaim rest, set boundaries, and reduce shame around neurodivergent experiences.

dealing with people

In this episode Claire and Laura discuss the effects of dealing with people has on ADHD, including energy levels and coping skills.
Seeing people's actions through the ADHD lens and managing relationships.

When the Brain Needs a Defrag: ADHD, Money and Impulse Buys

Hosts Claire and Laura chat from an unexpectedly windy McDonald’s car park about how ADHD showed up for them this week — from sudden brain shutdowns and social overwhelm at a pizza party to the emotional highs and lows around money.They explore the two money modes many with ADHD experience: strict budgeting and sudden comfort spending, share real-life examples (apps like YNAB, secondhand wins on Vinted) and small practical strategies to reduce harm, like mindful small buys and distraction techniques.This episode is a no‑shame conversation about recognizing patterns, managing impulses, and finding realistic, compassionate ways to handle spending and overwhelm.

So Typical ADHD: The Case of the Lost Umbrella

Claire and Laura chat candidly about how ADHD shows up in everyday mishaps—losing an umbrella, getting lost in books, and the lure of new hobbies.They try an acupressure mat and discuss its surprising effects, then dive into creative side-quests, knitting struggles, perfectionism, and the emotional highs and lows of putting work out in the world.This episode is a no-shame conversation about coping, routines, and finding joy in small creative wins.

When ADHD Takes Over Your Body: Movement, Overwhelm & Control

Hosts Laura and Claire explore how ADHD and autism affect physical health and daily life—how movement can help, how sensory overload and exhaustion show up, and how uncertainty and loss of control can trigger strong urges or binge behaviours.They discuss researching symptoms, sharing strategies in community, setting boundaries with overstimulation, and a no-shame approach to rest, recovery and practical self-care.