The ADHD girls Podcast

Claire and Laura unpack how ADHD creates an "invisible load" of constant thinking and overstimulation that leads to exhaustion, using everyday examples like a stressful coffee shop moment and interrupted tasks.They explore how emotional highs and mental overdrive can crash into fatigue, and share simple strategies to release and recharge—walking, music, physical activity, or sensory tools like the Shakti mat.In the episode's No Shame Zone they remind listeners that feeling tired is valid, and cancelling plans to protect your energy is an important, shame-free choice.

Laura and Claire dig into how ADHD shapes their relationship with food — from the thrill of Aldi’s middle aisle and buffet overloads to sudden cravings, extremes of control and how stimulant medication can change appetite.They share personal stories, explore novelty versus routine, discuss the 80/20 approach, and end in their “no shame” zone about eating struggles and self-compassion.

Claire and Laura explore how ADHD shows up around routines and structure—how both strict schedules and too much freedom can cause overwhelm, boredom, decision fatigue, or paralysis.They share practical ideas like scheduling short "free-association" time, leaning into varied interests, and finding personalized routines, and close with a "No Shame Zone" encouraging creativity, self-acceptance, and small strategies (like using subtitles) that help daily life.

Laura and Claire talk honestly about how ADHD makes late-night scrolling and switching off so hard, sharing funny real-life moments (a McDonald’s terminal mishap and a Diet Coke disaster) and the toll it takes on sleep.They explore practical strategies—timers, alarm reminders, evening routines, and yoga nidra—to reclaim rest, set boundaries, and reduce shame around neurodivergent experiences.

Hosts Claire and Laura chat from an unexpectedly windy McDonald’s car park about how ADHD showed up for them this week — from sudden brain shutdowns and social overwhelm at a pizza party to the emotional highs and lows around money.They explore the two money modes many with ADHD experience: strict budgeting and sudden comfort spending, share real-life examples (apps like YNAB, secondhand wins on Vinted) and small practical strategies to reduce harm, like mindful small buys and distraction techniques.This episode is a no‑shame conversation about recognizing patterns, managing impulses, and finding realistic, compassionate ways to handle spending and overwhelm.

Hosts Laura and Claire explore how ADHD and autism affect physical health and daily life—how movement can help, how sensory overload and exhaustion show up, and how uncertainty and loss of control can trigger strong urges or binge behaviours.They discuss researching symptoms, sharing strategies in community, setting boundaries with overstimulation, and a no-shame approach to rest, recovery and practical self-care.

Hosts Claire and Laura explore spatial awareness and proprioception in ADHD—why we sometimes walk into things or feel an internal GPS, how sensory input and nature affect us, and why exercise and coping tools (like box breathing and rest) help regulate overwhelm, shame, and burnout.

Welcome to God Mode & Mental Extremes — the unfiltered, high-voltage podcast where Clare and Laura (two ADHD girls with big brains and even bigger feelings) go deep on what it really takes to flip the switch. One episode you’re obsessively optimizing your life. The next you’re spiraling, overthinking, and rebuilding from scratch. We talk about the extremes: hyperfocus and burnout, confidence and chaos, discipline and dopamine, identity shifts, glow-ups, crashes, comebacks — and how to use your ADHD mind instead of fighting it. Expect real talk, sharp insights, hilarious honesty, and practical mindset moves you can actually try the same day. If you’re ready to stop playing small and start operating like you mean it… Press play. Enter God Mode.

Claire and Laura talk about how winter weather and sensory overload amplify ADHD — from damp commutes and driving stress to the fatigue of constant gray skies.They share personal struggles with showering routines, compulsive behaviors (like repeating actions three times), and soothing strategies such as small environmental changes, momentum, and community support.

Claire and Laura discuss how decision fatigue shows up in ADHD—especially for women—exploring hyperfocus, hormones, perfectionism and the parade of “what ifs” that can make simple choices feel impossible.They share personal examples (dental anxiety, planning runs, cancelled trips) and offer gentle strategies: give yourself time to explore, accept how your brain works, use audiobooks/podcasts to calm racing thoughts, and practice self-compassion in the “no shame zone.”

Claire and Laura explore how shame affects women with ADHD—especially those diagnosed later in life—covering rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.They share personal stories about social anxiety, parenting, and the relief that comes from naming experiences, and offer practical coping strategies like awareness, reframing, and seeking supportive connections.

Laura and Claire take the podcast live from the V&A in London, sharing their real-time experiences of sensory overload, helpful accessibility features, and the highlights of the Disability & Design exhibition. They talk about noisy crowds, useful tactile exhibits like a sensory couch and vibration vests, missing ADHD representation, practical accessibility observations, and tips for visiting if you’re neurodivergent.