Send us a text This week, we're following on from last week and exploring more about how stress exacerbates symptoms of ADHD! As usual we go off on a couple of tangents and ramble and Sparky rearranges his lounge AGAIN! If you want to support Shell on her Sands charity run to give her some dopamine to complete the challenge here is the link: https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-xjvkp0yzv3po0?currentTab=fundraising Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to ...
Feb 13, 2024•31 min
Send us a text In our previous episode, we delved into the impact of stress on focus, attention, hyperactivity, and executive function. This week, we explore effective strategies for tackling stressful situations, specifically through the empowering lens of a few new transformative mantras. If you want to support Shell on her Sands charity run to give her some dopamine to complete the challenge here is the link: https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-xjvkp0yzv3po0?currentTab=fundraising Support th...
Feb 05, 2024•26 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about how stress can significantly influence ADHD symptoms. Stress can cause impaired focus, attention, increased hyperactivity and executive function challenges include much more. This week will be a relatively short episode, next wee kwe'll delve into more on this topic and hopefully give you some ways to manage it more. Thanks for listening. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZ...
Jan 28, 2024•17 min
Send us a text Ever feel like time has a secret vendetta against you? In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating phenomenon of where minutes feel like hours, and hours vanish in the blink of an eye. It's like living in a time-traveling sitcom where the clocks play hide and seek just for kicks. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee ...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min
Send us a text This year, we're embracing the motto "Half-assed is better than fuck all." Living with ADHD, we understand the value of doing something over nothing. We explore the concept that even minimal effort, though it may not meet expectations, signifies engagement and attempts. Tune in as we discuss the advantages of putting in at least a small amount of effort in various situations, highlighting how taking action, no matter how modest, can be a powerful step forward. Happy New Year every...
Dec 31, 2023•32 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about something we cannot ignore anymore. Christmas! Navigating the holiday season can pose unique challenges for individuals with ADHD. The combination of increased demands, sensory stimuli, and organisational requirements can make Christmas particularly challenging to prepare for. This week we're chatting about our personal Christmas struggles in thr hopes you don't feel alone if you struggle around the Christmas holiday season. if you want to check out S...
Dec 17, 2023•30 min
Send us a text This week we're continuing of from last week in our 3 part mini series about How to trust in yourself and thrive if you have ADHD! We dive into the importance of ADHD awareness and why learning about your ADHD (your strengths and weaknesses) can be a game changer in dealing with ADHD symptoms and managing them. Trusting in yourself is so important and is really the first step to becoming more confident on your journey to thriving with ADHD. Support the show If you'd like to suppor...
Dec 06, 2023•31 min
Send us a text Still buzzing from our 100th episode, this weeks episode delves into the essential topic of cultivating self-trust and the importance of why it's necessary if you have ADHD to trust in yourself. By discussing our own experiences we attempt to give you several tips on how to gain more trust in yourself. Shell discusses her new Christmas tree and explains what happened to the 'other one' and Sparky's ADHD story this week has Shell in fits of laughter because it's just so impulsive S...
Nov 26, 2023•28 min
Send us a text Welcome to a milestone celebration for us.... Episode 100! It certainly hasn't been easy to stay this consistent when you have ADHD but we made it! Join us as Sparky surprises Shell with a special gift to commemorate this significant occasion. While our main focus this week delves into the crucial topic of building self-trust for individuals with ADHD, the excitement of our 100th episode has us overflowing with enthusiasm. To keep the celebration going strong, we've decided to ext...
Nov 12, 2023•39 min
Send us a text This week we're taking a deep dive into the day-to-day struggles of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, sharing stories that resonate with those who have ADHD or have loved ones who do. Together, we'll shed light on the day to day struggles, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with ADHD, and the strain it can put on relationships. ADHD is not all about the challenges. Next week we'll explore the resilience, creativity, and unique strengths that individuals with ADHD of...
Nov 07, 2023•39 min
Send us a text Welcome to the second installment of our discussion into people-pleasing. Why we do it and how to over come it. In this episode, we'll delve deeper into the world of people-pleasing and uncover strategies to liberate ourselves from these behavioural patterns . This week, Shell finds herself in a humbling moment, as she concedes defeat and openly acknowledges Sparky's correct prediction to everyone! mwhaha! If you want to send a voice memo: Send us a DM with a voice note: www.insta...
Oct 28, 2023•28 min
Send us a text In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of people-pleasing and exploring strategies to break free from these behaviour patterns. Join us as Sparky puts Shell in the hot seat, probing into the reasons behind her people-pleasing tendencies – a conversation that takes an unexpected turn, as it often does with us two. As Sparky shares his journey, you'll witness Shell drifting into her own thoughts while he rambles on. Plus, we have an update on Sparky's place in the ...
Oct 24, 2023•23 min
Send us a text This week we're discussing our personal people pleasing stories that have happened within the last week, and why people with ADHD have a tendency to please others. Subscribe to the podcast to hear next weeks episode discussing how you can deal with people pleasing, get more assertive and get a better balance of self care in your life. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.b...
Oct 18, 2023•32 min
Send us a text This week we are giving some examples of ADHD and Pain Tolerance. Some studies have suggested that individuals with ADHD might have a different perception of pain or respond to pain differently due to the neurological and cognitive differences associated with the disorder. For example, ADHD is characterized by difficulties in attention and impulse control, and these cognitive challenges could potentially affect how an individual perceives and responds to pain . Support the show If...
Oct 08, 2023•22 min
Send us a text This weeks episode was inspired by a TikTok video we saw. So we thought we'd jump on the mic to discuss some more hyer-fixations and share examples of how we are clearly driven by a motor and easily distracted. You may find some of these examples resonate with you alot if you have ADHD. Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Cof...
Oct 03, 2023•30 min
Send us a text In this episode we're going on a-bit of a rant about how world is not inherently designed to accommodate individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which can make life more challenging. We speak about our personal experiences and how we think it could be better! Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffe...
Sep 26, 2023•28 min
Send us a text Building habits with ADHD is no easy task. In this episode we break down our top tips to help you build habits more easily if you struggle with ADHD! And this week Shell finally reveals how she's broken a long term hyper-focus that leaves Sparky reeling in stitches! Listen to last weeks episode if you want to hear more about why it's hard for people with ADHD to build habits. P.s we got the number of the episode wrong! It's actually episode 92! LOL! If you'd like to support the sh...
Sep 17, 2023•27 min
Send us a text Are you or someone you know living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Do you find yourself grappling with bad habits that seem impossible to shake? If so, you're not alone. In this episode we discuss the reality of living with ADHD and how bad habits are so much easier to form than good habits. we don't think you should beat yourself up about your bad habits, which is why in this this episode Shell and Sparky both discuss their terrible bad habits and then next ...
Sep 10, 2023•29 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about Seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)and how it can impact a person with ADHD. Research has shown that people with ADHD are more prone to having seasonal depression, so if you are feeling low in mood during the winter months and you have ADHD, this could be the reason why! Seasonal changes can potentially exacerbate symptoms of ADHD in people who have both conditions, as reduced exposure to natural light can affect mood and energy levels, ...
Sep 04, 2023•29 min
Send us a text ADHD can present unique challenges when it comes to managing and adapting to change. In this episode we discuss some insights into how individuals with ADHD might experience and navigate change If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: BUZZSPROUT Subscription https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee https://bmc.link/adopaminekick Thanks so much to anyone that donates to us, we really appreciate it. Our So...
Aug 20, 2023•34 min
Send us a text This week we have a long awaited VERY SPECIAL guest! James Brown co- founder of https://www.adhdadult.uk/ and the ADHD Adults Podcast. Because of ADHD it’s almost become impossible for us to put our (lack of) executive functioning skills to good use and get guests on the show. Sparky who was late for recording and as usual James had to deal with our unprofessional behaviour. 🙈 We (finally) managed to get James and him on lots of off topic ADHD subjects (and ADHD subjects; includi...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text In this weeks episode we’re talking all things time! Time blindness, how we’re some how late for everything, procrastinating, and just about everything to do with time. We also try and give some tips to help better manage issues with time. BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee https://bmc.link/adopaminekick NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENI...
Aug 03, 2023•26 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about what it's like going on holiday (Vacation for ourAmerican friends) with ADHD! The only two words we can think of describe what it's like 'CHAOS and DISASTER' Last minute packing, tidying, hyper-focus on research and overenthusiastic planning are all things likely to happen if you have ADHD and are going on holiday! Despite the challenges, in this episode we try to find the funny side of the unexpected situations we encounter (That's if we actually man...
Jul 30, 2023•36 min
Send us a text This week we’re talking about ADHD and therapy, Shell details her experience of her therapy over the last year, specifically what the process of having talk therapy is like. We discuss various things such as what a session involves, if it’s helpful in reducing ADHD symptoms and how to choose the right therapist for you should you decide that therapy is right time for you. BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a...
Jul 23, 2023•27 min
Send us a text In this episode we explore the unique connection between ADHD and creativity. Even though ADHD is commonly associated with difficulties in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, it can also provide individuals with unique strengths and perspectives that can help foster creativity. Things such as hyper-focus, divergent thinking, risk taking, impulsivity, running on a motor all of which can foster different ways of creative problem-solving, generate innovative solutions, enhance ...
Jul 09, 2023•23 min
Send us a text It's been a very emotional and intense time for Shell recently as she discusses what the past few weeks has been like emotionally for her and how she's been coping. This week we do cover some sensitive subjects so we encourage you to reach out for help and support if you are affected by any of this weeks discussion. One of the common symptoms of ADHD is emotional dysregulation, which refers to difficulties in managing and controlling emotions effectively. Individuals with ADHD may...
Jul 02, 2023•31 min
Send us a text Shell has been consistency going to the gym now for a number of months, so we thought we'd both sit down and unpick how in the world someone who hates exercise as much as Shell has has managed to keep this consistency going for so long, even with ADHD! It's not uncommon for individuals with ADHD to have difficulty with exercise or to feel a dislike towards it. This can be due to several factors, including challenges with motivation, difficulty sustaining interest, and a tendency t...
Jun 25, 2023•27 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about Shell's favourite topic again! MEDICATION! But, seriously... starting ADHD medication is not an easy choice and it can be an agonising (and sometimes) quite scary decision to make (and let's face it making decisions with ADHD is already not an easy task!) There are so many opinions to listen to from family, friends and colleagues about wether you should take medication or not. There's also alot of stigma surrounding taking medication for your metal he...
Jun 18, 2023•23 min
Send us a text Managing finances can be challenging for individuals with ADHD due organisation, impulsivity, and maintaining focus. In this episode we discuss some of the things we've done (or still do) that hasn't helped our financial situations such as impulse buying and object impermanence We also touch on some strategies to effectively manage finances, if you have ADHD. BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https...
Jun 10, 2023•34 min
Send us a text ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can indeed have an impact on sleep patterns and quality. Many individuals with ADHD experience difficulties with sleep, including falling asleep, staying asleep, and having restful sleep. Good sleep is essential for productivity and mental health. We all know how we feel after a night of bad sleep, we can feel irritable, cranky and easily fly into a temper. In this episode we also discuss our own sleeping habits and some little tips ...
Jun 04, 2023•35 min
