ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain Podcast

ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain Podcast

ADHD isn’t just a diagnosis; it’s a way of seeing the world. I'm a neurodivergent creative, and I'm teaming up with my neurotypical sister to unpack the chaos of ADHD, mental health, big feelings, and the wild ride of living with a spicy brain. Whether you're newly diagnosed, deep in the neurospicy trenches, or just trying to make sense of someone you care about, we hope you’ll leave every episode feeling a little more seen and a little less alone. Here, we mix sister talk with ridiculous stories. Here, we break down how ADHD physically and emotionally feels in the body. Here, we laugh our way through the sometimes messy (and wildly creative) ways neurodivergence shows up in real life. We believe you don’t have to “fix” your brain to feel better. This is your reminder that being wired differently doesn’t mean being broken. We’re in it with you. Our podcast is funny, honest, and probably the most validating train wreck you'll listen to this week. (New episodes weekly-ish.) 💬 Say hello on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spicybrainstudios 🧠 Spicy Brain: Navigating Neurodiversity Through Curiosity, Joy, and Radical Acceptance. Tags: ADHD, neurodivergent, neurodivergence, executive dysfunction, masking, RSD, rejection sensitive dysphoria, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, autism, AuDHD, sensory overload, overstimulation, burnout, dopamine, mental health, time blindness, creativity, sibling podcast, funny mental health podcast, women with ADHD, late diagnosis ADHD, emotional dysregulation, productivity struggles, ADHD hacks, real talk, neurospicy, ADHD podcast

Episodes

Ep. 88 — ADHD Parenting, Emotional Regulation, and Self Compassion for Complex Kids and Adults: "Adulting is Just Parenting One's self"

October 9, 2025 • 56 mins
ADHD parenting, emotional regulation, and self compassion take center stage as Megan and Michelle unpack The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids by Elaine Taylor-Klaus. This conversation bridges two worlds at once: helping kids who are wired differently and learning how to “parent” our own neurospicy adult selves. You’ll hear practical reframes for rules and "shoulds," why consistency beats perfection, how to use curiosity and ...
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Ep. 87 — Real Life, Real ADHD

October 2, 2025 • 1 min
ADHD, self compassion, and celebrating small wins are at the heart of this quick victory lap episode. Life happens, ADHD brains get busy, and sometimes the podcast you planned turns into a one minute check-in instead. And that’s okay! This mini episode is your reminder that being consistent, even imperfectly, is an Olympic level win for any ADHD brain.So if you have been beating yourself up for forgetting a project, missing a ...
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Ep. 86 — Parenting Complex Kids with ADHD: Breaking Free from “Shoulds”

September 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Parents worry about the future for their kids, but the ‘shoulds’ only disconnect us from what really matters.In this episode, we kick off The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD by Elaine Taylor-Klaus. Michelle and Megan dive into the first chapter, exploring how “shoulds” dominate both parenting and self-talk, and how reframing these expectations can transform relationships. They share vulnerable moments from their o...
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Ep. 85 — ADHD Protein & Brain Fuel: Simple Nutrition Wins for Steadier Focus — “Yay, you have food now!”

September 18, 2025 • 37 mins
This week we get practical about fueling an ADHD brain. Megan shares how adding more protein (and pairing it with healthy fats + carbs) is helping her keep energy steadier during cognitively heavy tasks, plus easy, zero-perfection ideas: smoothies with protein + milk powders, chia, spinach; protein muffins; overnight oats; egg bites; and simple “sneak-in” tips (protein in pancakes, protein shake as coffee creamer).We also talk cues...
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Ep. 84 — Adulting, Mental Rehearsal, and ADHD Strategies: "Dancing Through the Day?"

September 11, 2025 • 46 mins
Dancing through the day sounds nice in theory, but what does it really mean when you’re living with ADHD? In this episode, Megan and Michelle wrap up their deep dive into Your Brain Is Not Broken by Tamara Rosier. They tackle the loaded word “adulting,” how the ADHD brains handle (or resist) it, and the difference between outcome-based versus process-based goals. They also unpack the idea of mental rehearsal and how ADHD folks ofte...
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Ep. 83 — ADHD, Sleep Struggles, and Protecting Your Peak Time: “I don’t feel like I’m dancing through my day right now”

September 4, 2025 • 63 mins
This week, Megan and Michelle dig into one of the toughest ADHD topics: sleep. From bedtime spirals to Ferrari brain, they share stories about what makes winding down so hard, including Megan’s strategies, listener shoutouts, and the frustration of never quite feeling rested. Inspired by Your Brain is Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, they explore the connection between sleep, adulting, and finding your “peak time” for productivity. It’...
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Ep. 82 — Sleep, ADHD, and Finding Calm in Chaos: "Blinking Like a Crazy Woman"

August 28, 2025 • 60 mins
Living with ADHD means navigating unpredictable emotions, burnout, and sleepless nights that don’t always make sense. In this episode, sisters Megan and Michelle unpack the strange, funny, and all-too-relatable ways ADHD affects sleep and nighttime routines. From Megan’s late-night blinking frenzy to discovering the surprising power of a “baby lamp,” they share stories filled with humor, insight, and self-discovery.As they reflect ...
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Ep. 81 — ADHD Sensory Overload, Boundaries, and That Damn Tag: “The Lime Episode”

August 21, 2025 • 34 mins
ADHD shows up in the smallest moments, like the wrong T-shirt, a too-strong scent, or a clothing tag that suddenly becomes unbearable. In this replay of an early favorite, Michelle and Megan dive into how ADHD impacts sensory processing, emotional boundaries, and self-acceptance in daily life.From the intense lime-scented moment that inspired the episode title to childhood memories that shaped how they respond to the world, this ep...
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Ep. 80: Boundaries, ADHD, and Finding Your House Key: “I Have a Million Butlers That Are Not My Own”

August 14, 2025 • 58 mins
ADHD doesn’t just challenge attention, it tangles with identity, boundaries, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode, Michelle and Megan continue their deep (and often hilarious) dive into Your Brain Is Not Broken by Dr. Tamara Rosier, focusing on how boundaries work for the ADHD brain, and what it means to actually live inside your own emotional house.From the metaphor of the house, yard, and fence to the vulnerability of inner c...
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Ep. 79 — Navigating ADHD and Emotional Boundaries: “My Patio is Bangin'”

August 7, 2025 • 71 mins
ADHD often feels like emotional whiplash. There's burnout, masking, boundary blurring, and the ever-elusive goal of just being okay. In this episode, Michelle and Megan dive into the idea of emotional boundaries through the metaphor of a house and a yard (yes, complete with haunted attic and squirrel intrusions).Megan admits she’s been living in the yard, outside of herself, while Michelle shares what it felt like to suddenly sob o...
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Ep. 78 — ADHD, Boundaries, and the Art of Letting Go: "We're the Boundary Buddies!"

July 31, 2025 • 80 mins
Living with ADHD often means saying “yes” when you don’t mean to, overextending yourself emotionally, and struggling to know where you end and others begin. In this honest and heartfelt episode, Megan and Michelle dive into the chaos of building boundaries with ADHD, especially when you’ve spent years feeling responsible for everything and everyone.Through laughter, lived experience, and a few “wild 24-hour” detours, they unpack wh...
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Ep. 77 — Climbing the Emotional Health Ladder with ADHD: “A Wild 24 Hours”

July 24, 2025 • 62 mins
What happens when you go from ADHD emotional shutdown to full sensory panic in less than a day? In this episode, Michelle and Megan unpack “a wild 24 hours” of ADHD chaos, spiraling thoughts, and real-time recalibration. Through laughter, compassion, and a surprising story about strawberries, Megan walks Michelle through a moment-by-moment breakdown of how she climbed out of emotional quicksand using Tamara Rosier’s Emotional Healt...
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Ep. 76 — Survival Mode, Emotional Tsunamis, and the ADHD Soul: "This Isn't My Fault"

July 17, 2025 • 68 mins
Dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with ADHD. From survival mode to self-worth struggles, we explore how burnout shapes the ADHD soul. We explore how burnout isn't just tiredness, but a complex experience that can knock the wind out of your sails. This week, we unpack the chaotic nature of survival mode and how ADHD shapes those struggles in unique ways.Join us as Michelle and Megan share personal anecdotes that are a...
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Ep. 75 — Navigating ADHD, Emotions, and Mundane Mayhem: "I Ate Cereal Out of a Pyrex"

July 10, 2025 • 60 mins
This episode looks at the everyday chaos of life with ADHD. We find joy in eating cereal out of a Pyrex and talk about the little moments that make hard days feel lighter.ADHD can bring a whirlwind of emotions, from burnout and overwhelm to the challenges of masking and finding self-worth. In this lively episode, we dive into the chaos of ADHD life, exploring the struggle with everyday tasks and the emotions that accompany them. We...
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Ep. 74 — ADHD Brains on Overdrive: "I don't wanna activate my limbic system"

July 3, 2025 • 57 mins
Speed feels exciting until it tips your ADHD brain into crisis mode. We share tech fails, emotional flooding, and small ways to slow down when everything feels too fast.Living with ADHD often feels like being stuck in fast-forward and sometimes, that speed sends us straight into a self-manufactured crisis. In this episode, Michelle and Megan, who have their own share of ADHD experiences, dive into the chaos of tech fails, emotional...
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Ep. 73 – ADHD Burnout, Emotional Spirals, and the Funk Ladder: "Wiggle Your Toes"

June 26, 2025 • 61 mins
You know that moment when something finally shifts and you start to feel... okay again? In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan explore what it's like to come back online after an emotional shutdown. Whether you call it regulation, recovery, or just getting your sparkle back, this episode is about those little signs that you're re-emerging from burnout.They talk about the ADHD emotional health ladder and how hard it can ...
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Ep. 72 – ADHD Emotions, Red Zone Chaos, and Finding Your Chill: "Turn Off the TV"

June 19, 2025 • 69 mins
When life feels like a constant scroll of noise, stimulation, and overwhelm, sometimes the most radical move is to just… turn off the TV. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about how hard it can be to shift from the chaos of ADHD life into a moment of real calm. They discuss why the calm often feels more suspicious than soothing.They’re diving into the concept of the red and blue zones, straight from Your Brain...
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Ep. 71 – ADHD, Task Overwhelm, and Finding Joy in the Chaos: "I Figured It Out!"

June 12, 2025 • 52 mins
Some wins with ADHD don’t come from perfect plans or clever hacks. Sometimes, they come from sitting in the middle of a mess, trying twelve different things, and then suddenly shouting, “I figured it out!” In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about what it’s like to face those relentless everyday tasks that feel heavier than they should, and how adding curiosity or humor can turn them into something more manageab...
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Ep. 70 – ADHD Adventures, Energy Grids, and AI Shenanigans: "Hello Keila"

June 5, 2025 • 41 mins
Some days, the only solution is the ocean! In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about how ADHD energy fluctuates throughout the day. They discuss how having a playful and flexible system can make the difference between burnout and momentum. They revisit the “Solve It Grid,” a tool that helps organize tasks based on your current state instead of your to-do list’s demands.Along the way, Keila the AI assistant pops ...
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Ep. 69 – Decoding ADHD Flow, Colors, and Epic "Seven" Moments: "Simon Says"

May 29, 2025 • 62 mins
It’s right there in the title: ADHD and anxiety are the perfect storm for emotional overwhelm. We break down coping tools, messy moments, and how to laugh in the middle of it all. We talk about what it really feels like to "chase flow" with an ADHD brain. Some days, it clicks. Your brain is locked in, energized, and creative. Then out of nowhere, the switch flips! You're done. The energy’s gone, and you're left wondering how t...
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