The ADHD girls Podcast
We’re two women with ADHD navigating life, love, careers, and all the chaos in between, and we’re bringing you along for the ride.
On this podcast, we share the highs, lows, and hilariously messy moments of living with ADHD as women.
From mental health struggles to the coping strategies that actually help, nothings off the table.
Think of us as your ADHD big sisters — here to remind you that you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and you can thrive (yes, even with that laundry pile still sitting there 👀).
Expect:
Honest conversations about ADHD and mental health
Practical tips & strategies that make life a little easier
Relatable stories that prove you’re so not the only one
A safe, supportive space with plenty of laughs along the way
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious, this is your place to feel seen, understood, and inspired. Pull up a chair, plug in your headphones, and let’s figure this ADHD life out
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Episodes
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Laura and clare talk about how hormones and perimenapause can impact ADHD struggles amplifing feelings and symptoms
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Claire and Laura unpack how ADHD creates an "invisible load" of constant thinking and overstimulation that leads to exhaustion, using everyday examples like a stressful coffee shop moment and interrupted tasks.They explore how emotional highs and mental overdrive can crash into fatigue, and share simple strategies to release and recharge—walking, music, physical activity, or sensory tools like the Shakti mat.In the episode's No Shame Zone they remind listeners that feeling tired is valid, and cancelling plans to protect your energy is an important, shame-free choice.
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
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.
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
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.
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
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.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
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.
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
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.
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
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.
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
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.
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
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.