Ever convinced yourself this time it’s different? That new hobby, skill, or random obsession is definitely your life’s purpose? Yeah. That’s hyperfixation. ADHD’s version of a two-week love affair with a side of existential overcommitment.

In this episode, I’m talking about the beautiful chaos that is hyperfixation: why it feels like a rush, how anxiety crashes the party, and what actually happens when the dopamine runs out.

Because hyperfixations aren’t failures. They’re just proof that our brains care deeply, sometimes for two weeks, sometimes for two months, always dramatically. 💛

✨ What I cover:

• What hyperfixation actually is (and how it’s different from hyperfocus)
• Why your brain treats every new hobby like a soulmate
• The “glow phase,” when you swear you’ve found your purpose
• The crash, when dopamine ghosts you mid-project
• How anxiety turns rest into guilt
• Learning to pause before you chase the next shiny thing
• Tips for working with your brain, not against it

💬 Quotes to remember:

“Hyperfixation is ADHD’s version of falling in love. The dopamine hits hard, and reality hits harder.”

“Your brain isn’t flaky, it’s just chasing a feeling that makes everything else quiet for a while.”

“When the spark fades, it’s not failure. It’s your brain taking a nap, not quitting on you.”

“You don’t need to build a house in every new obsession. Sometimes it’s enough to just visit.”

🧠 Takeaway: Hyperfixations aren’t proof of inconsistency. They’re little bursts of joy, curiosity, and meaning. The trick isn’t to stop them. It’s to stop shaming yourself when they end.

So ride the wave, don’t build a house there, and remember: when the buzz fades, it’s not the end. It’s just intermission.

#ADHD #Hyperfixation #ADHDAnxiety #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #MentalHealth #HyperfixationCrash #ADHDLife

Ever sit down to tweak one tiny thing… and six hours later you’ve redesigned your entire life, your tea’s cold, and your leg’s gone completely numb? Yeah. That’s hyperfocus, the best and worst part of the ADHD brain.

In this episode, I’m unpacking how hyperfocus can be both a creative high and an emotional crash. We’ll look at what’s really happening in your brain, how anxiety hijacks it, and how to land softly before the burnout hits.

Because hyperfocus isn’t a flaw, it’s just a superpower that needs gentler boundaries. 💛

✨ What I cover:

• What hyperfocus really is and why it feels so good
• How anxiety turns passion into pressure
• Recognising when creativity becomes control
• The “soft landing” - ending before you’re empty
• How to de-shame the crash and treat it as recovery
• Communication whiplash and learning to re-engage gently

💬 Quotes to remember:

“Hyperfocus is when our brains flood with dopamine - finally something stimulating enough to lock in everything else. Hunger, thirst, time… they all just disappear.”

“Anxiety sees the burst and goes, ‘Perfect, let’s live here forever.’ And suddenly it’s not creative anymore - it’s about control.”

“You didn’t lose momentum, you just ran out of battery.”

#ADHD #Anxiety #Hyperfocus #ADHDPodcast #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #ADHDAnxiety #HyperfocusHangover

Ever find yourself going full project manager for 48 hours, colour-coding your entire life, labelling folders, making fresh to-do lists, and convincing yourself this planner will finally fix everything... only to burn out two days later?

Yeah. Same.

Welcome to what I’m calling The Productivity Paradox, that messy overlap where ADHD’s love of novelty meets anxiety’s need for control. It’s the perfect recipe for chaos, burnout, and a lot of half-finished “new systems.”

Because when anxiety yells “you’re not doing enough!”, ADHD goes “cool, let’s fix it!”, cue the spreadsheets, templates, colour palettes, and eventual existential crisis.

✨ Spoiler: You don’t need another planner, you just need a softer approach.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD & anxiety turn productivity into panic
• The “panic with a planner” cycle (and why it feels so addictive)
• How guilt & self-worth get tangled up in being busy
• The Three-Thing Rule (and why it’s life-changing)
• Micro-momentum, starting small when perfectionism freezes you
• Rest as reboot, not reward
• Body doubling & gentle time management
• Compassion check-ins, because sometimes you need a hug, not a spreadsheet

💬 Quote to remember:

“It’s not about shrinking your goals, it’s about shrinking the chaos so you can breathe.”

“You’re allowed to rest, you’re allowed to be messy, and you’re definitely allowed to have a half-finished to-do list and still be proud of yourself.”

💛 For the fellow anxious ADHDers

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, or caught yourself making things look “together” without ever feeling together, this episode is for you.

You’re not lazy, you’re not broken, you’re just wired for a different kind of brilliance. And sometimes, that means your productivity looks less like hustle and more like surviving with style.

So, shut the planner, take a breath, and remember, a half-finished to-do list still counts.

#ADHD #Anxiety #Neurodivergent #ProductivityParadox #MentalHealth #Podcast #ADHDAnxiety #ADHDProductivity #ADHDPodcast #ADHDandAnxiety

Ever find yourself saying "sure!" before your brain’s even loaded the question?

I’m diving into The Art of Saying No, and the people-pleasing panic that so often comes with ADHD and anxiety. When your brain’s wired to avoid guilt, conflict or rejection, even the smallest “no” can feel absolutely massive.

I’m learning to pause before the panic, set limits without spiralling, and remind myself that disappointing someone isn’t the same as doing something wrong. 💛

Because honestly, being a “yes person” with ADHD and anxiety can feel like a full-time job. From apologising to bins (yes, really) to replaying every conversation in your head for days, people-pleasing might look like control, but it’s actually just exhaustion wearing a polite smile.

ADHD impulsivity and anxious overthinking create the perfect storm, making every “no” feel like rejection. I talk about why that happens, how to pause before the panic, and what I’m doing to break the habit of over-apologising for existing.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD and anxiety make saying “no” feel dangerous
• The people-pleasing cycle of yes → regret → burnout
• My go-to tools: the delay, the tiny no and the approval detox
• Reframing guilt as empathy (without losing yourself in it)

💬 Quote to remember:

“Disappointing someone is not the same as doing something wrong.”

If this gives you even a smidge of courage to say “nah, not today”, share it with a fellow overthinker or recovering people-pleaser. You don’t owe everyone your energy, just your authenticity.

#ADHD #Anxiety #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #MentalHealth #Podcast #Neurodivergent #SelfGrowth

Ever feel like even simple choices drain you?

In this episode, I’m diving into decision fatigue, the quiet, exhausting side of ADHD and anxiety that nobody really warns you about. You know, when every choice feels heavy and your brain’s running on empty, it’s easy to start doubting yourself.

I’ll share how I’m learning to rebuild self-trust, what actually helps when your mind feels jammed, and a few small ways to bring your brain and energy back online. 💛

Because honestly, being indecisive isn’t laziness, it’s your brain trying to protect itself. From picking lunch to making work decisions, ADHD impulsivity and anxious overthinking can make even the smallest choices feel massive. When every option comes with a dozen what-ifs, no wonder we freeze, delay, or hand the decision to someone else.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD and anxiety make every decision feel like climbing a mountain
• How overthinking and perfectionism drain your mental energy
• Practical tools like decision windows, default options and micro-commitments
• How to use criteria, not emotions, to simplify choices
• Small ways to rebuild trust in your own judgement

💬 Quote to remember:

“Indecision doesn’t mean failure, it just means your brain is tired.”

#ADHD #Anxiety #DecisionFatigue #Overthinking #Boundaries #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #SelfTrust

Ever find yourself stuck in that ADHD and anxiety shame spiral where one tiny mistake suddenly feels like proof you’re a total failure? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m unpacking that exhausting loop, from missed deadlines and forgotten texts to those awkward moments your brain replays on a loop. I’ll share how ADHD sets the stage and anxiety piles on, why this combo hits so hard, and how I’m learning to climb out of it.

Expect a few (very) cringe-worthy stories, honest reflections, and practical tools to remind us that shame is a liar, mistakes are human, and small wins count... more than we think. 💜

Because let’s be honest, ADHD can make life messy, with missed deadlines, misplaced bills and late replies, and anxiety loves to make each one feel like the end of the world. Together they create a loop of overthinking, avoidance and guilt that is tough to break.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD and anxiety make small mistakes feel massive
• How the shame spiral starts and why it sticks
• The role of silence, overthinking and what ifs
• Practical tools like resets, quick repairs and celebrating small wins
• How to separate shame from reality and respond with self-compassion

💬 Quote to remember:

“Shame doesn’t say you did a bad thing, it says you’re a bad thing, and that’s the lie.”

If this episode gives you a moment of relief, share it with someone who’s ever apologised for simply being human. Remember, ADHD does not make you lazy, and anxiety does not make you weak. Mistakes are proof you are trying.

#ADHD #Anxiety #ShameSpiral #MentalHealth #Overthinking #Boundaries #SelfCompassion #Neurodivergent

You know that voice that tells you you’re not doing enough - no matter how hard you try?

In this episode, I’m diving into the inner critic, that relentless voice that shows up when ADHD and anxiety collide. The one that fuels negative self-talk, chips away at self-esteem, and keeps saying that you should “do better.”

I’ll share how naming your inner critic can create space, calm emotional chaos, and remind you that you are not your thoughts. 💜

Because if you live with ADHD and anxiety, that inner voice can sound brutally convincing. It shows up in every missed deadline, every awkward moment, every time you overthink a text. But naming it helps separate you from it. Once you can recognise that voice as something outside of yourself, it loses its grip.

✨ What I cover:

• Why ADHD and anxiety amplify your inner critic
• How negative self-talk affects focus, mood and self-esteem
• Why naming the voice helps create distance and perspective
• Practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts
• How to respond with compassion and rebuild self-trust

💬 Quote to remember:

“You are not the voice in your head. You are the person who gets to choose how to respond to it.”

If this episode helps you feel a little lighter, share it with someone who needs a reminder that their thoughts aren’t facts. Be kind to yourself, name the voice, and take back your power.

#ADHD #Anxiety #InnerCritic #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #Overthinking #Boundaries

Ever wonder why ADHD and anxiety can make relationships feel like an emotional rollercoaster? In this first episode, I’m exploring how the two tangle together, think emotional spirals, miscommunication, and that constant sense of overwhelm that nobody really talks about.

I’ll share a few honest reflections, what I’m personally working on, and some small strategies that help me slow the spiral (or at least make it suck a little less).

This is just the beginning there’s so much more to unpack! If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my brain like this?” welcome to my world. Let’s figure it out, one episode at a time. 💜

Because when ADHD and anxiety collide, it can feel like your brain is at war with itself. ADHD makes it hard to start, focus or remember, and anxiety keeps whispering that you’ll mess everything up. Together they feed self-doubt, avoidance and burnout. And if you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a message, cancelling plans out of guilt, or trying to be “easy” so no one leaves, you’ll get it.

✨ What I cover:

• How ADHD and anxiety feed off each other
• Why the overlap can make relationships feel so intense
• How self-sabotage and overthinking show up in daily life
• The difference between forgetfulness and fear
• Practical tools to calm your brain and rebuild self-trust

💬 Quote to remember:

“You’re not lazy or broken. You’re just living in a nervous system that’s been on high alert for too long.”

This is just the beginning, and there’s so much more to unpack. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my brain like this?” welcome to my world. Let’s figure it out, one episode at a time.

#ADHD #Anxiety #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #Relationships #Neurodivergent #Overthinking