Ep. 81 — ADHD Sensory Overload, Boundaries, and That Damn Tag: “The Lime Episode”

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 episode blends humor, honesty, and sisterly insight. They talk about what it means to set boundaries with your body, your environment, and your inner critic. This is especially true when you’re neurodivergent and the world feels like too much.Whether you’ve lived this experience or are trying to understand someone who has, this is the episode that reminds you: you’re not too much, and you’re not alone.Favorite line from the episode: LIME! LIME! LIME!00:00 – Why we’re replaying this episode02:00 – Neurodivergent vs. neurotypical brains04:00 – “I think in pictures”06:00 – The Lime Situation™09:30 – Sensory overload and hard visual cuts13:00 – Acronyms, memory, and why bedtime brains are bonkers17:00 – Calmness, overstimulation, and tactile tools20:00 – Driving, grounding, and sequin slap bracelets25:00 – Clothing, tags, and adult boundary-setting30:00 – Seam rippers, itchy sheets, and the Princess and the Pea32:00 – A love letter to anyone whose brain gets distracted by pantsIf you’ve got a tag story, a lime story, or a sensory quirk that changed your life, then we want to hear it. Join us on Instagram @spicybrainpodcast and share your wins (and weirds). And if this episode made you feel seen, send it to someone who needs to know they’re not alone.ADHD women, sensory overload, neurodivergent podcast, boundaries, lime sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, seam ripper, tactile tools, neurospicy stories, adult ADHD