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  • ADHD, Business, and the Loud Inner Critic (How Women Actually Cope): Nicole Foley

    ADHD, Business, and the Loud Inner Critic (How Women Actually Cope): Nicole Foley
    2026/02/27
    Women with ADHD in business face burnout, shame, and a loud inner critic—this episode talks about what actually helps.Running a business with ADHD can feel like a constant cycle of excitement, burnout, self-doubt, and starting over—especially for women who were diagnosed later in life.In this episode, we talk honestly about ADHD, entrepreneurship, and the inner critic that tells so many women they’re “not doing enough” or “not good enough.” Nicole shares what it’s really like to build a creative business with an ADHD brain, why traditional systems often fail, and how community, curiosity, and process-focused routines can make things feel more sustainable.We talk about:Why ADHD entrepreneurs struggle with consistency and burnoutThe inner critic, shame spirals, and feeling “behind” in businessWhy asking for help feels so hard—and why it mattersADHD, masking, and learning to work with your brain instead of against itCreativity, curiosity, and hyperfocus as business strengthsLetting go of perfection, judgment, and instant gratificationBuilding flexible routines that support growth without burnoutThis conversation is for women with ADHD who run businesses, creatives who feel scattered or overwhelmed, and anyone trying to build something meaningful without losing themselves in the process.Learn more about Nicole and Soul's Core Studio:www.soulscorestudio.comIG: @soulscorestudio-------------------------------------------------------ADHD Alchemy Lab Kit:Catch the spiral early. Redirect it."Facts over feelings" audit.Build one little ritual that's about process, not outcome.----------------------------------------------------------------------The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential.We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place!I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours.These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology.Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here.Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free!Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend).Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done”Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now)On the socials (sporadically!):Facebook PageFancy Brains Facebook GroupJessica on LinkedInInstagramBlog on MediumMusic credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us.This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.
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    25 分
  • Start Here: ADHD in Smart Women (Why You Always Feel Behind — and What’s Really Happening)

    Start Here: ADHD in Smart Women (Why You Always Feel Behind — and What’s Really Happening)
    2026/02/25

    If you’re a smart, sensitive woman who feels “too much” and not enough at the same time, this episode introduces the heart of ADHD Alchemy.

    Host Jessica Covington reframes ADHD in women as a nervous system difference — not a character flaw — and unpacks the hidden shame behind procrastination, hyperfocus, emotional overwhelm, masking, and burnout.

    You’ll learn how ADHD Alchemy transforms chaos into brain-friendly systems through movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and flexible habits. This podcast rejects hustle culture, productivity shame, and one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, it offers science-backed tools, body-mind connection, and practical ADHD support to help bright women build calm, clarity, confidence, and self-trust — without trying harder or becoming someone else.

    Episode links:

    Learn more about ADHD Alchemy™ coaching

    "Distracted to Done" book download

    Focus Lab schedule and registration - co-work with us (it's free!)

    INTENSATI - my favorite movement for Fancy Brains; virtual schedule and registration

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    The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential.

    We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place!

    I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours.

    These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology.

    Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered.


    Apply to be a guest and share your own story here.


    Learn more at fit-ology.com.


    Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free!

    Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend).
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    9 分
  • Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Recovery, and Building a Business That Actually Works

    Late-Diagnosed ADHD, Recovery, and Building a Business That Actually Works
    2026/02/20

    Late-diagnosed ADHD can change how you work, rest, and build a business—this episode shows what that looks like in real life.

    Being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood can change everything—how you work, how you rest, how you build habits, and how you run a business.

    In this episode, Alyssa Moorhead shares her journey through addiction recovery, a late ADHD diagnosis, and learning how to build a business that supports her nervous system instead of burning it out. We talk honestly about routines that don’t stick, motivation that comes and goes, and why systems matter more than willpower for ADHD entrepreneurs.

    We talk about:

    1. Late ADHD diagnosis and rebuilding self-trust
    2. Addiction recovery and untreated ADHD
    3. Redesigning morning routines for ADHD brains
    4. Energy-based planning vs rigid schedules
    5. Riding motivation without relying on it
    6. ADHD, discipline, and habit-building without shame
    7. Why entrepreneurs struggle with focus and follow-through
    8. Lead generation systems that reduce mental load
    9. Tracking conversations so nothing lives only in your head
    10. Accountability, dopamine rewards, and working with your brain
    11. Letting go of unrealistic deadlines and self-pressure

    Alyssa also shares practical, real-world strategies for ADHD business owners—especially women—who want to grow sustainably without constant overwhelm.

    This episode is for women diagnosed with ADHD later in life, entrepreneurs in recovery or burnout, and anyone trying to build a business that works with their brain instead of against it.

    Be sure you link up with Alyssa at

    https://alyssamoorhead.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-moorhead/

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    The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential.

    We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place!

    I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours.

    These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology.

    Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered.

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    43 分