Happily Distracted® Podcast

Leyla Phillip
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Happily Distracted is a podcast where I, Leyla Phillip, share my journey with ADHD, celebrating the joy and humor found in life’s distractions. With my vibrant personality leading the way, each episode explores how embracing my quirks turns everyday moments into delightful adventures. Join me for uplifting stories, lively discussions, and a unique perspective that transforms chaos into happiness.”Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    ADHD in Marriage: The Funny Truth About Loving Someone with ADHD

    This week on the Happily Distracted™ Podcast, Leyla is flying solo—without Monya (gasp!)—and welcomes her husband, Dan, for a hilarious and refreshingly honest conversation about ADHD in marriage. Living with ADHD can make relationships equal parts challenging, frustrating, and incredibly funny. Leyla and Dan share the real-life moments that come with navigating adult ADHD, from organization struggles and anxiety to Leyla’s rodent-related ARFID and her uncanny ability to misplace…well, everything. As Dan reveals, she recently left both her laptop and phone out in the rain—despite being someone who genuinely loves organization. As Leyla admits, “I have rules for everyone but myself.” Together, they explore what makes an ADHD relationship work, why patience and humor matter, and how focusing on ADHD’s strengths can be just as important as managing its challenges. Dan shares how learning to see Leyla’s creativity, energy, and unique perspective has helped them build a stronger marriage. The couple also swaps favorite “happy distractions.” Dan is hooked on Bruce Lee videos about choosing your response and finding inner peace, creepy deep-sea ocean documentaries, and satisfying “Karen gets what they deserve” clips. Meanwhile, Leyla talks about discovering beautiful free and low-cost parks and trails around Annapolis during a recent staycation—proof that even a self-proclaimed indoor girl can find a little peace in nature. And yes…for everyone who loved Episode 2, Leyla proudly flashes the gorgeous ring that had listeners talking. Whether you’re the one with ADHD or you’re married to someone who is, this episode is packed with laughter, relatable stories, and an honest look at what it takes to make ADHD in marriage not just work, but thrive. Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  2. Jul 23

    Trinidadian Pepper Sauce & Sisterly Banter

    Welcome back to Happily Distracted! This week, Leyla Phillip and her sister, Monya, prove that no conversation stays on track for long and that’s exactly the point. The sisters lean into ADHD humor and life distractions while taking a closer look at their ‘70s childhood with their Trinidadian father. From his legendary Trinidadian pepper sauce to his unwavering focus on academics (not friends!), he definitely brought his own unique flavor to the family. And you know what? So did his pepper sauce. Monya tried it again after 45 years and was shocked to discover it isn’t just spicy, it actually makes food taste better. Who knew? They also share their theory that culture is often passed down through mothers, which may explain why it took both of them this long to appreciate their dad’s beloved pepper sauce. Leyla shares her personal goal of reaching five pull-ups by embracing the in-between steps it takes to get there. The sisters also discuss a politician refusing to remove a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism, before wrapping up with sleep tweaks, Reddit reading, Trazodone, and the universal frustration of husbands who somehow sleep through everything. This episode is ADH-Delicious! Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  3. Jul 17

    France, Bread, Pickpockets & Being Happily Distracted by Things We Hate

    Welcome back to Happily Distracted, your favorite ADHD podcast. On today’s episode, sisters Monya and Leyla Phillip delve into Adhd humor to share their favorite positive distractions, starting with Leyla’s obsession with returning to France, researching pickpockets, and loving French cafes, style, and BREAD. Leyla describes losing six pounds and feeling less inflammation and arthritis while eating freely in Paris, which prompted a personal journey into avoiding food additives and preservatives and choosing simpler, origin-labeled foods and local preservative-free bakeries at home. They recount a honeymoon subway mishap where Leyla was briefly separated from her husband and stayed hyper-aware of pickpocketing. And then the conversation shifts to the things they love to hate that are somehow still happily distracting them like graduations, brunch, and mandatory workplace training. And if you feel like you’re missing out on reality tv this time around, don’t worry - the sisters promise to dig into Welcome to Plathville next time. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@happilydistractedpodcast?si=hfKIfvNFGK6oViGf Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  4. Jul 3

    Curated Chaos: Sisters on Scrolling, Comparison, and the Algorithm Rabbit Hole

    Welcome back to Happily Distracted, your favorite ADHD podcast. This week,  Leyla and Monya riff about life distractions—especially endless scrolling—and how curated “perfect” families, trad-wives content, CEOs-with-5am-routines, and beauty influencers can fuel comparison in viewers, even when it’s just entertainment. They connect this to algorithms, comment-section sadness, and keeping up with “thousands of Joneses.” And then there’s the whole Manosphere side of the coin as well, and you know that they get into that too. None of these things feel like real life distractions, but here we are. Also, Leyla opens up about not being cute when pregnant  while Monya brags that she looked gooood during her own pregnancy. Pregnant trad-wives have NOTHIN on pregnant Monya. Oh, and Leyla bit a girl’s toe once. This episode is pretty much feral, so you should give it a listen! Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  5. May 21

    Grifters, Reality TV and Other Life Distractions

    Welcome back to Happily Distracted, your favorite ADHD podcast. If you’ve ever seen an influencer with a Birkin bag telling you to DM them the word “wealth”, you’ve seen a grifter at work. And today, we’ll prepare you for all of their BS and more. On this episode of the Happily Distracted podcast, sisters Leyla Phillip and Monya jump from Leyla’s fascination with cartel leader “Elcho/El Mencho” and recent violence near Puerto Vallarta to a larger discussion of the “Tony Soprano Effect” and why power draws people in.   They then shift into Reality TV, critiquing a new Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Amanda, a self-proclaimed “money coach,” as an example of an ultimate online grifter—someone who’s selling expensive retreats and courses without credentials, using influencer buzzwords, limited spots, and MLM-style tactics.   They offer red-flag phrases that every grifter loves to use while urging listeners to do the real work, ask questions, and not chase too-good-to-be-true promises. Get that Grifter gone! Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  6. May 7

    Tweaking Reality (and Yes, the Housewives Too) Sobriety Style

    Hot take: most things in your life don’t need a full overhaul… they just need some tweaking. In this episode, Leyla and Monya unpack their current obsession with “tweaking”—and before anyone gets concerned, Leyla is still in the sisterhood of sobriety. We're not talking about that kind of tweaking, okay? This is about taking what already works and making it better, funnier, and way more interesting. From Peter Attia’s longevity philosophy, to lifting heavier, to falling down a rabbit hole of TikTok DJs remixing songs into something weirdly addictive—this is about small shifts that completely change the experience. Monya talks about beautifully reworked hotels that feel brand new without starting from scratch, while Leyla fully leans into the magic of a good mashup. And then they ask the question no one asked—but everyone should have: What if The Real Housewives… was actually good again? Instead of the same recycled drama, they imagine a version with humor, connection, and women who actually like each other (groundbreaking). It’s equal parts ridiculous and… kind of makes sense. Somehow, it all circles back to real life—recovery, growth, and appreciating the people who show up when it matters. Because sometimes, the difference between stuck and happy… is just a small bit of tweaking. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - @HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  7. Apr 23

    Comedians, Serial Killers and MomTok

    This week, Leyla and Monya share what’s been “happily distracting” them. The distractions include YouTube videos about European pop culture, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" (aka MomTok) and how it’s better than “The Real Housewives”, and documentaries about Eddie Murphy and Aileen Wuornos (respectively).   Monya says her main focus this week is recommitting to better sleep after returning to work, explaining how watching TV used to help quiet her mind. They also debate group vacation planning, complain about streaming services releasing episodes weekly, and rave about Spanx Air Essentials. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us about YOUR happy distractions this week!   Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  8. Apr 9

    Seeking Sister Wife: Reality TV Polygamy and Other ADHD Distractions

    What happens when ADHD brains get obsessed with reality TV polygamy? This episode goes there. Welcome back ADHD community and reality TV fans! If you love funny podcasts about living with ADHD, you’re in the right place. On this episode of Happily Distracted, sisters Leyla and Monya dive into a mix of high and lowbrow distractions. Monya is relearning French with Babbel, while Leyla is fully pulled into TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife. They break down: How some couples come across as manipulative What body language reveals about discomfort One surprisingly stable family dynamic And the “science” behind women bonding (according to reality TV) They also make it clear: consent matters, and they’re not here for anything questionable — just real talk with ADHD humor.    Plus, nostalgic childhood stories because sometimes the best distraction is a happy one .What are YOU happily distracted by this week? Tell us in the comments.   Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube -  Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube.  And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  9. Mar 19

    Til Death Do Us Distract with Dan Caton

    Meet the man behind the content queen: it’s Leyla’s husband, Dan Caton! With the hesitancy of a very smart husband who doesn’t want to say the wrong thing, Dan talks about what it’s like being married to Leyla’s ADHD brain and all the missing keys and whirlwind topic changes that come with it. They share early dating moments that revealed Leyla’s chaos, including her pandemic-era bottle-collecting obsession that filled her condo, and how Dan learned to adapt (mostly by relocating to another room). Leyla also tells the story of when Dan proposed and she said yes… just not to the ring. Dan also shares his own Reality tv love, ‘Married to Medicine’, and tells his tale of going from Bravo skeptic to super fan. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  10. Mar 19

    Happy Distractions, Housewives Rules, and Sisterhood Lessons with Monya Phillip

    Meet Leyla’s chief advocate, voice of reason and super-powered-lawyer sister, Monya! Get to know her because she’ll be coming around a lot! This playful “Happily Distracted” chat quickly becomes a deep-dive into their shared obsession with reality TV (especially Bravo’s Real Housewives). They joke about how parenting and modern distractions hurt attention spans and replaced Monya’s once-constant fiction reading with easier “in-and-out” TV.    And with several Housewives references as their foundation, they lay out the key rules of a true blue, sisterhood or friendship. Also covered are Leyla’s anti-bullying instincts and school play stardom. We promise - this episode is VERY distracting.   Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube.  And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  11. Mar 19

    Play The Whole Tape with Just Joe is Fine

    It’s the very first episode of Happily Distracted! Yay!    Much like it took Leyla two years to get this podcast going, it took her gym-buddy and guest, Joe (Just Joe is Fine from TikTok/YouTube) the same amount of time to earn his certification in addictions counseling and human services. And he’s planning on continuing on to an advanced degree too! But he wasn’t always in such a good spot.   Joe shares his story of  heroin and substance abuse and his journey to getting clean. And Leyla shares her own cocaine addiction story and the family intervention that kicked off her road to recovery. They also talk TikTok-shop and share the origin of Joe’s car-video format, the weird DMs he receives and how humor can be used in service to sobriety.   Follow Just Joe is Fine on TikTok @just_joe_is_fine   Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube.  And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

  12. Trailer

    HAPPILY DISTRACTED TRAILER

    Happily Distracted is a podcast where I, Leyla Phillip, share my journey with ADHD, celebrating the joy and humor found in life’s distractions. With my vibrant personality leading the way, each episode explores how embracing my quirks turns everyday moments into delightful adventures. Join me for uplifting stories, lively discussions, and a unique perspective that transforms chaos into happiness. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Happily Distracted is a podcast where I, Leyla Phillip, share my journey with ADHD, celebrating the joy and humor found in life’s distractions. With my vibrant personality leading the way, each episode explores how embracing my quirks turns everyday moments into delightful adventures. Join me for uplifting stories, lively discussions, and a unique perspective that transforms chaos into happiness.”Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Information

  • Creator
    Leyla Phillip
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit

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