Reminder: progress doesn’t have to look like exhaustion.

After Gen Con, AK and Matt reflect on what “push mode” looks like in ADHD brains—from hyperfocus to emotional overwhelm. Pushing ourselves too hard, pushing through burnout, pushing people away—or feeling pushed around. A conversation about momentum, friction, friendship, and learning when stopping might be the smarter move.

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We’ve been quoting his book Extra Focus for years—so getting to sit down with author Jesse J. Anderson (aka ADHD Jesse) feels like a major level-up for ADHd20. We dig into adult diagnosis, ADHD myths that refuse to die, and why “just try harder” is absolutely not a viable strategy for the neurodivergent. Jesse walks us through his 4 Cs of motivation, and we all compare notes on system-hopping, shame spirals, and trying to invoice your way through executive dysfunction.

Also: fidget envy, secret middle initials, and TTRPG metaphors galore. We laughed a lot. You will too.

Check out adhdjesse.com and don't forget to pick up a copy of Extra Focus at extrafocusbook.com or wherever you buy books.

Special shout out from all of us to Dani Donovan, www.youtube.com/@Dani_Donovan and The Anti-Planner, adhddd.com/anti-planner

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Let’s talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we’re digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.

Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up.

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