What do terms like time blindness, waiting mode, hyperfocus, rejection sensitivity, and doom piles actually mean—and how accurate are the definitions you see online?

In this episode of Control Alt Think: Conversations with Neurodivergent Minds, ADHD Amy Voros and Megan King, Parent Focus Coach, unpack some of the most common neurodivergent terms, blending lived experience with evidence-based insights. They explore where these concepts come from, how they're used in everyday conversations, and why many AI-generated or social media definitions miss the nuance.

Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, support someone who is, or simply want a better understanding of ADHD and executive functioning, this episode offers practical perspectives on the language we use to describe our brains.

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Season 2, Episode 2 of Control Alt Think drops into the real-life sensory math of summer—when the thing that helps (like AC) can also drain you (hello, noise). Amy Voros (Creative Catapult Coaching) and Megan King (Focus Like a Mother) unpack “summer icks” like heat, sunscreen, and overstimulation, and name what’s really happening underneath the short fuse: an overloaded nervous system that can’t concentrate through one more layer of sound, chaos, or schedule change. They share practical, neurodivergent-friendly scaffolds—earplugs/earmuffs, pre-packed sensory kits, predictable routines, and simple self-advocacy scripts—plus a reminder that supports that help neurodivergent brains often help everyone.

Ever catch yourself taking a giant sigh and wonder where it came from? Amy and Megan explore the surprising link between focus, interoception, and breath-holding in neurodivergent brains. From accidental coffee disasters to nervous system regulation, they discuss how body awareness influences everything from stress responses to daily functioning.

Learn why your body may be sending signals you're missing, how regulation impacts automatic habits, and why finding personalized support strategies matters more than following generic advice.

Perfect for: Neurodivergent adults, professionals, parents, and anyone interested in understanding their body's hidden communication system.