The ADHD girls Podcast

Laura and Claire discuss how ADHD showed up during their week — from Laura’s time-management struggles to Claire’s intense emotional reactions to social interactions.They explore noticing patterns, managing shame and anger, choosing when to walk away, and appreciating the strengths of ADHD like sharp pattern recognition and hyperfocus (Claire’s Wimbledon story).

Claire and Laura chat about how a heatwave magnifies ADHD symptoms—overwhelm, dizziness, and the need for electrolytes—while exploring rejection sensitive dysphoria, perfectionism, and the challenge of keeping momentum after finishing a book.They share practical tips: pause before reacting, use creative hyperfocus when it appears, schedule downtime to recover, and be kind to yourself through the highs and slumps.

In this episode Laura and Claire share how ADHD showed up for them this week — from obsessive calorie counting and unexpected hyperfocus to the struggles of starting and finishing creative work.They discuss practical strategies like timers, gamifying tasks, body doubling, and blending counselling with coaching to manage emotions, build accountability, and protect creative flow.

Claire and Laura try a new format where one shares a real struggle and the other uses coaching skills to listen and unpack it. They discuss sensory overload at work, parenting a possibly neurodivergent child, rejection sensitivity, and how inauthentic responses from others can trigger strong emotions.The episode focuses on setting boundaries, practical ways to self-regulate (like stepping outside), and finding authentic connections instead of shallow reactions. Listeners are invited to share experiences on their Facebook page.

Laura and clare talk about how hormones and perimenapause can impact ADHD struggles amplifing feelings and symptoms

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.