Ep. 69 – Simon Says: Decoding ADHD Flow, Colors, and Epic "Seven" Moments

In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan 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 to climb back up from the crash.They dig into how emotional states shift throughout the day and how ADHD makes it hard to predict, let alone control. Megan shares a favorite moment from a friend's story that turns into a full-on life philosophy about how not everything needs to be a “seven” on the joy scale. And if you’ve ever had a day that started in green zone bliss and ended in total burnout, you’ll feel right at home here.Our favorite line from the episode is: It's the most satisfying seven I've ever had!00:00 – The ADHD flow switcheroo04:00 – Red, blue, yellow, and green emotional states07:45 – The joy scale and why “seven” is peak weirdness10:30 – Simon Says moments and sudden burnout14:20 – Megan’s story about the family friend and the rating system18:10 – What flow looks like, and what to do when it ends21:45 – Why it’s okay to be a fourStuck in a Simon Says spiral? Try not playing. Follow the show, share with a fellow flow-chaser, and leave us a review so more spicy brains can find their rhythm too.ADHD flow state, ADHD emotions, ADHD energy colors, ADHD burnout, emotional regulation, ADHD joy scale, ADHD overwhelm, neurodivergent tools