Ep. 91 — Navigating ADHD and Brain Based Disorder Logistics: "Gird Your Loins, People"

In this episode of the Spicy Brain Podcast, Michelle and Megan explore the often overwhelming world of ADHD or brain based disorders, emotions, and logistical chaos. Dive into their candid conversations about handling routines, relationships, and the challenges of neurodivergent living. They deliver helpful information with humor and warmth.

You'll chuckle at Megan's musings on carrying everything around her neck, along with a whimsical journey from ADHD-fueled frustration to a comical vision of pugs and iPads as accessories. Plus, catch the heartfelt moment when Megan thanks their mom for those late-night homework marathons, and how these sisters navigate life’s complexities with genuine connection. 

Join them as they share stories, offer insights, and encourage radical acceptance in this adventure through the ups and downs of living with ADHD, brain based disorders and metabolic conditions. 

Favorite line from the episode: "Gird your loins, people."

00:00 Welcome to Spicy Brain and intro to today’s logistics + relationship focus
01:32 “Adulting is just parenting yourself” and why that line is hauntingly true
03:50 Challenge signs that routines aren’t working with ADHD
06:45 Megan’s ADHD brain fix: what if I just wore everything around my neck?
08:40 Michelle on her family’s group routines and mirror strategies
12:28 How ADHD reframes “simple routines” and the grief behind burnout
17:30 Shame spirals and why it's hard to show your ADHD
19:15 Relationship dynamics with complex kids and within friendships
25:20 Megan shares a memory about losing friendships and sister repair
29:45 Michelle reflects on her emotional repair moments with Megan
34:10 Why parenting neurodivergent kids is deeply judged and misunderstood
36:25 “Not everything is your responsibility” and how to set clearer expectations
42:40 That feeling of being the problem and how society piles on
47:00 How Brian’s internship showed what real support looks like
51:20 Weekly meetings and curiosity as scaffolding, not shame
54:00 Using body awareness and mirroring to strengthen connection
56:30 Reframing hyperactive kids as spontaneous kids
57:20 What happens when you get clear with yourself and others
58:30 Closing reflections and a peek at what’s coming next week

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ADHD, executive function, neurodivergent life, radical acceptance, routines, emotional regulation, logistics, family, burnout recovery, podcast for ADHD women