A Dopamine Kick (ADHD Without the Filter)
Sparky and Shell
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Come with us as we navigate the mind-blowing, cluster f**k that is late-diagnosis ADHD. It’s messy, overwhelming, and sometimes makes no sense… but this is what happens when you give two people with ADHD a microphone and let them spiral.
We’re talking hyperfixations, random obsessions we swear are “the one”, the crashes, the chaos… and all the little moments that make you stop and think “why did I just do that?”
It’s all over the place, it rarely goes how you expect, and half the time it doesn’t make sense… but somehow, it’ll probably sound familiar.
There’s no structure, no perfect advice, and definitely no pretending we’ve got it all figured out. Just honest conversations about what ADHD actually feels like, the good, the bad, and everything in between… said exactly how it happens in our heads.
Because sometimes all it takes is hearing someone else say it out loud to realize you’re not broken… you’re not alone. Your brain just works differently.
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147. Starting Elvanse (Vyvanse) for ADHD: The Good, The Bad & The Weird
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re talking about what starting Elvanse actually feels like… the good bits, the bad bits, and the genuinely weird bits no one really warns you about.From unexpected…
146: When ADHD Passion Becomes Obsession
Send us Fan MailThis week were talking about all things ADHD obsessions!!ADHD passion can be a powerful strength, but without balance and boundaries it can quietly turn into an all consuming…
145. ADHD Coaching: What's It Like? Does It Actually Work
Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re finally talking ADHD coaching, something we’ve been meaning to cover for ages. Shell breaks down her experience after 8 sessions, what’s worked, and the real test……
144. ADHD Overwhelm and Everything In Between
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re diving into ADHD overwhelm, also known as that magical moment when your brain decides it has had quite enough and pulls the plug.We talk about the shutting down, the…
143. Does EMDR Therapy Work For People With ADHD?
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re talking about EMDR therapy — (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) a type of therapy that helps your brain process trauma it’s got stuck on. Shell has been…
142. The ADHD Spiral Under Stress and Pressure
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the art of falling apart in style — distractions multiplying, focus evaporating, and everything unravelling behind the scenes while we’re just trying to…
141. Rejection Sensitivity & ADHD: Handling Criticism Without the Spiral
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re tackling rejection sensitivity with ADHD — aka why one tiny bit of criticism can send us into a full Olympic-level spiral. We attempt to give actual advice…
140. ADHD and the Curse of Self-Inflicted Stress
Send us Fan MailSo this week, we’re diving into a sneaky ADHD habit no one talks about enough: creating our own stress. From overcommitting and perfectionism to last-minute chaos -we unpack how our…
139. ADHD and the Art of Never Actually Relaxing
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re talking about the cruel irony of ADHD!!! How we’ll spend days hyperfocusing on building the perfect relaxing space — gardens, patios, pergolas… you name it (haha) and…
138. ADHD and Perfectionism (Oops, I Perfected Nothing)
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re tackling the chaos cocktail that is ADHD + perfectionism. You know, that magical combo where you obsess over every detail, waste loads of time and then suddenly decide…
137: ADHD: The Inattentive Side (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailThis week were talking about ADHD and the symptoms of inattention. It’s easy to glance at the DSM checklist and think, “That’s not me.” But when you really look at how these symptoms…
136: ADHD and Hyperactivity (Sunshine-Induced Chaos)
Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re diving headfirst into the ADHD energy surge that comes with spring and summer. The sun’s out, our brains are buzzing, and the hyperactivity is in full swing. We talk…
135: How to Tell People You Have ADHD
Send us Fan MailThis week we’re talking all about coming out with ADHD!!!! From telling family and friends, to navigating awkward work conversations, to imagining how we’d handle it if we started…
134: ADHD – The “Start Everything, Finish Nothing” Struggle
Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating ADHD habits: starting a million things… and finishing none of them. We talk about how we can get 90% of the way through…
133. Dexamfetamine Update: A Personal Reflection on Taking ADHD Medication (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailThis week Sparky opens up about his experience with Dexamfetamine for ADHD, reflecting on the bumpy ride it’s been with a mix of challenges and side effects. Sparky explains why…
132. Starting on ADHD Medication: Dexamfetamine (Personal Relfection Story)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sparky shares his experience starting Dexamfetamine for ADHD, reflecting on how it's been a bit of a bumpy ride with a mix of challenges and side effects.*Important…
131. ADHD and Hobbies: Once Loved, Now Forgotten
Send us Fan MailIn the spirit of New Year, New Me, we’re taking a nostalgic (and slightly chaotic) stroll through all our forgotten hobbies! You know, the ones we picked up with wild enthusiasm and…
130. ADHD - Why Is My To Do List Not Getting Any Smaller?
Send us Fan MailThis is the million dollar question isn’t it? 😅 You start with the best intentions—maybe even organize everything neatly—but instead of getting shorter, your to-do list somehow keeps…
129. ADHD vs. Working Memory: The Daily Battle
Send us Fan MailThis week it's just us as usual sharing the raw, unfiltered chaos of living with ADHD and a working memory that feels like a sieve aswe’re telling everyday stories that are as…
128. ADHD & Caffeine - Does It Help? Or Hinder ADHD
Send us Fan MailThis week, we dive into the unpredictable relationship between ADHD brains and caffeine. Does it help? Does it hinder? Or does it just make us hyper-focused on the wrong thing? Expect…
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