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 (kinda) 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 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" 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. 97 — ADHD Parenting Archetypes (Part 3), Time Clocks, and the Long Game of Repair: “You’re Never Gonna Have a Butler”

December 18, 2025 • 70 mins

UPDATED** - We had a technical glitch where about ten minutes of the audio cut out Megan's voice. While Michelle does enjoy talking, she wasn't having a one-sided conversation. lol

Welcome back to the Spicy Brain Podcast! In this final part of our deep dive into parenting archetypes from The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Michelle and Megan explore the last three personality patterns — ...

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Ep. 96 — ADHD Parenting Archetypes (Part 2) and Emotional Permanence: “Heroin in His Eyeballs”

December 11, 2025 • 48 mins

In this heartfelt and funny continuation of last week’s episode, Michelle and Megan tackle the second half of the ADHD parenting personality types from The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, and reflect on how those same patterns shape how we parent ourselves.

From the anxiety-fueled planning of Anxious Ava to the quiet retreat of Distant Dana, the sisters explore how these archetypes show up i...

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Ep. 95 — ADHD Archetypes, Reframing, and Radical Acceptance: “I've Tried Everything and Nothing Works”

December 4, 2025 • 68 mins

This episode is a deep dive into the ADHD parenting archetypes from The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, but with a twist. Megan and Michelle explore how these roles not only show up in parenting, but also in how we parent ourselves as neurodivergent adults.

From Angry Anne’s explosive reactions to Lost Lois’s "meh" mode, they unpack how each archetype holds clues to our deeper needs, fears, ...

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Ep. 94 — Parenting, Twitch Streams, and the Power of Acceptance: “Bring It On!”

November 20, 2025 • 61 mins
What happens when your kid doesn’t follow the “normal” path? Or when your podcast co-host, who also happens to be your sister, calls you out mid-episode? In this raw, real, and surprisingly funny episode of the Spicy Brain Podcast, Megan and Michelle explore the emotional minefield of raising a complex kid, navigating resentment, and learning how to come back to each other in real time.

From the Twitch stream...
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Ep. 93 — Parenting ADHD, Pressure, and the Power of Reframing : "You're a Real Girl Michelle"

November 13, 2025 • 81 mins
Shedding the "shoulds" is easier said than done. Especially when you're ADHD and live in a world that loves to measure you by impossible standards. In this episode of The Spicy Brain Podcast, sisters Michelle and Megan dive deep into the expectations we place on ourselves and others, especially as neurodivergent folks and parents of complex kids.
They explore what it means to parent your inner child with compassion, ...
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Ep. 92 — Shredding the "Shoulds": Adulting, ADHD, and Why Megan Hates Lists

November 6, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode of the Spicy Brain Podcast, Michelle and Megan tackle the tangled world of logistics, reframing, and the relentless inner critic that loves to say “you should.” Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent kid, learning to parent yourself, or watching your partner navigate a new diagnosis, this one hits close to home.

Megan shares Brian’s recent ADHD diagnosis and how it’s reshaping their househo...
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Ep. 91 — Navigating ADHD and Brain Based Disorder Logistics: "Gird Your Loins, People"

October 30, 2025 • 59 mins
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 ...
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Ep. 90 — Road Trips, ADHD Freeze, and Grace in the Chaos: “The Rainbow Spinny Wheel Is My Brain Right Now”

October 23, 2025 • 2 mins
Sometimes, ADHD doesn’t just cause delays it causes full-on system failure. In this short but honest update, Megan shares what happens when the to-do list becomes too much and your brain throws up that rainbow-colored spinning wheel of doom.

With an early morning road trip on the horizon, a mountain of last-minute tasks, and a strong desire to finish The Reluctant Traveler, Megan taps in with a solo message full ...
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Ep. 89 — ADHD, Parenting Yourself, and Pancake Pandemonium

October 16, 2025 • 58 mins
Living with ADHD or parenting someone who’s neurodivergent can feel like climbing a mountain every day—while carrying a backpack you forgot at home. In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Michelle and Megan continue exploring The Essential Guide to Raising a Complex Kid by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, with real talk about emotions, burnout, school struggles, and what it means to “parent yourself” as an adult with ADHD.

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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 a...
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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...
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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...
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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.

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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 respo...
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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 ...
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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 fel...
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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” det...
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