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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sometimes ADHD burnout doesn’t look dramatic. Rather, it just feels like nothing's working and everything needs to stop. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about the kind of exhaustion that sneaks up quietly. They discuss how ADHD brains tend to stall out and why adding fun back into your day isn’t a luxury. Fun is a strategy!They share how the ADHD energy grid helps explain what’s happening when you feel emoti...
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In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan dive into the messier moments of living with ADHD. They tackle the kind of emotional chaos that sneaks in when you're already low on energy. They explore how shame and sensory overload can build up without warning, and how even the most well-meaning feedback can miss the mark when your brain isn’t in a place to receive it.There’s also a pug, a bag of vanilla-scented powder, and a s...
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If you've ever avoided opening a package because it feels like a personal failure waiting to happen, this one's for you. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about how ADHD shame doesn’t always come in big moments. Rather shame builds quietly through unopened Stitch Fix bags, social pressure, and the exhausting effort to seem like you have it all together.They open up about the ways masking drains emotional energ...
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Some chores hit differently when you’ve got an ADHD brain, and dishes might just be the worst offender. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle is joined by her sister for a conversation that starts with dishwashing dread and ends up exploring how sensory overload, burnout, and masking all show up in everyday life. It’s messy, emotional, and (of course) ridiculously funny!Together, they unpack the layers behind why something as si...
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There are days when the ADHD brain feels like it's running twelve tabs and a filing cabinet... underwater. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Megan and Michelle dive into the tangled mess of perfectionism, procrastination, and why even the smallest task can feel like a mountain when your brain is in burnout mode. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is throwing its own little tantrum before you even start, you’re not alone.Megan shares ...
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Some mornings you wake up ready to take on the world. Other mornings, you wake up with an entirely different brain than the one you fell asleep with. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Megan and Michelle dig into the wild unpredictability of ADHD. A world where magical thinking and anxiety can show up in the same breath, and the need for structure battles fiercely with the need for freedom.They talk about the myth of working better un...
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Getting out the door shouldn’t be hard, but when you’ve got ADHD and anxiety teaming up, even grabbing your wallet can turn into a saga. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk through the real-life chaos of trying to leave the house when your brain feels like it’s juggling flaming swords. From forgotten essentials to the overwhelming swirl of last-minute decisions, the struggle is real and weirdly funny.Megan share...
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