Abs Doing Life

Abigail Sullivan
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Abs Doing Life” is about, well… doing life—and trying to make sense of it along the way. From ADHD to navigating relationships, fitness, how to eat, and just keeping it together enough to function, we’re covering it all. Hosted by Abigail Sullivan (aka Abs), this show is about the messy, real, weird, beautiful and sometimes confusing ride of being a human. Expect honest convos, useful(ish?) tips, and the occasional overshare. Let’s figure out this thing called life together—one episode at a time.

Episodes

  1. Feb 26

    Do I Have ADHD? (Part 3 of 3): Medication, Acceptance, & Life After Diagnosis

    In the third and final part of the mini series, Do I Have ADHD, Abigail reflects on her appointment with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options — and the decision she ultimately made afterward. She shares what she learned about different medication options, how they might positively impact her life, and whether she ultimately decided to pursue that route. In the second half of the episode, present-day Abigail and Gwen revisit the experience one year later and reflect on what has shifted since receiving her diagnosis. Abigail shares how validation has reduced self-judgment, how her relationship with time, overwhelm, and everyday challenges has evolved, and how she’s learned to approach her brain with more compassion — and more humor. She also shares the practical tools, apps, and “brain hacks” that have helped her navigate daily life, from gamifying tasks to creating systems that work with her habits instead of against them. This episode is an honest look at what happens after diagnosis — the choices, the acceptance, and the ongoing process of learning how to live well in your own brain. Stay tuned through the end for Abigail’s favorite ADHD hacks — some practical, some unexpected, and some delightfully weird. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    56 min

  2. Feb 11

    Do I Have ADHD? (Part 2 of 3): Inside My ADHD Assessment

    In part two of the three-part mini series, Do I Have ADHD?, Abigail shares what her ADHD assessment was actually like, from start to finish. She walks through what surprised her, what felt validating, what felt uncomfortable, and what it was like sitting with uncertainty while waiting for results. Abigail also reflects on the vulnerability of having someone examine your patterns, behaviors, and inner world — from childhood through adulthood — and how looking at her life under a microscope led to new revelations and understanding. In this episode, Abigail also shares the results of her assessment and how her perspective and experience have shifted since going through the process. If you’ve ever been curious about the ADHD assessment process or wondered what it might feel like to go through one, this episode offers a personal, honest account — not of what to expect clinically, but of what it felt like for her. Stay tuned for part three, where Abigail recaps her meeting with a psychiatrist to talk about medication and treatment possibilities. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    43 min

  3. Jan 28

    Do I Have ADHD? (Part 1 of 3): What Led Me to an ADHD Assessment

    Join Abigail and Gwen for part one of a three-part mini series about Abigail’s ADHD assessment process, which she went through last year. In this episode, Gwen interviews Abigail about what led her to seek an ADHD assessment, why she wanted to be assessed in the first place, and what she was hoping to gain from the process. Abigail reflects on the moments that first made her wonder if she might have ADHD, why it went unnoticed for so long, and how anxiety and ADHD can mask each other — especially in girls and women. She shares her personal experience with things like time blindness, hyperfocus, rejection sensitive dysphoria, stimming, impulsivity, and emotional regulation, and how these have shown up throughout her life. This episode is an honest, personal reflection on what it’s felt like to live in her brain — and why naming these experiences matters. Stay tuned for part two, where Abigail shares what the ADHD assessment itself was like. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    56 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    The Holiday Episode (aka Sisters Pt 2)

    Today, Abigail is joined once again by her two sisters, Gwen and Emily, for a special holiday-themed episode! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to reminisce and reflect on favorite memories and traditions? In this episode, Abigail and her sisters share their most cherished Christmas traditions and explore how those rituals bring meaning to the season—and to the day itself. They discuss the joys and challenges of welcoming new family members into long-held traditions, and how those traditions naturally have changed over time. If you’re looking for some festive, goofy antics to get you into the holiday mood, this episode is for you. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    49 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Growing Up Together: Sisterhood, Identity, and the Roles We Play

    In this episode, Abigail is joined by two special guests — her sisters, Gwen and Emily Hornig. Together, they look back at the world they grew up in as sisters: the stories they were handed, the roles they stepped into, and the identities they built around birth order, life experience, and belonging. From the “rebellious middle child” to the responsible oldest and the free-spirited youngest, they talk honestly about how these labels shaped them into the people they are today. Through the lens of triads — the Three Sisters planting method, the Triple Goddess archetype, and the psychology of Birth Order Theory — they explore why three-part systems feel so familiar and powerful. And they examine what happens when they begin to outgrow the roles that defined them for so long. This is a conversation about sisterhood, selfhood, and the ongoing journey of seeing each other clearly. Join us next week for Part Two of this conversation, where Abigail, Gwen, and Emily return to talk about holiday traditions — why they matter, how they hold families together, and the surprising ways birth order and old roles show up in the festivities. For more on the ideas discussed in this episode, here are the links mentioned: Three Sisters planting: https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/stories/three-sisters Triple Goddesses: https://sacredsource.com/blogs/the-triple-goddess-as-feminine-power/the-triple-goddess-a-symbol-of-feminine-power-and-cycles?srsltid=AfmBOooy4OFMK-xKMJ5i6lxmEO312jqHZy1vjaY5Fm7pJfq-tng3Iv8u Birth Order theory: https://www.attachmentproject.com/psychology/birth-order-theory/#:~:text=Birth%20order%20theory%20suggests%20that,may%20not%20be%20for%20long. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    1h 1m

  6. 11/25/2025

    The Food Episode: Healing My Relationship with Food After Ballet

    This is a big one. In this episode of Abs Doing Life, Abigail walks you through her entire relationship with food — from childhood, through the ballet years, to the unhealthy eating and exercise patterns that followed and remained long after she quit dancing. She talks about shame, restriction, body dysmorphia, the pressure to be “small,” sneaking food, skipping meals, and the years it took to relearn how to listen to her body. And then she gets to the good part: discovering intuitive eating and feeling peace around food for the first time in her adult life. Content warning for discussions of disordered eating. Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    35 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    Finding the Fun in Fitness

    Join us for Episode 2 of Abs Doing Life where Abigail discusses all things fitness with her husband, Jake Sullivan. Listen as they share their individual fitness journeys, what motivates them to move, and how they navigate common challenges when it comes to incorporating an exercise routine into their daily lives. Abigail discusses how body image challenges and the harsh realities of the ballet world triggered a rocky start in her gym journey and how making peace with her body helped her find joy and fun in weight lifting. Whether you’re new to the gym and looking to overcome that “gym-timidation” or you’re a longtime gym goer looking for some inspiration, there’s something in here for you! Host: Abigail Sullivan Producer + Editor: Gwen Hornig Music Composer: Ryan Oldfield

    1h 15m

  8. 10/28/2025

    The Challenges of Friendship in Adulthood

    In this episode of Abs Doing Life, Abs is joined by two of her closest friends, Emily and Miranda, for an honest and funny conversation about the challenges of making — and keeping — friends as an adult. You’ll hear why Abigail would rather go on a first date than try to make a new friend, how Miranda coined the term “soulmate friends,” and Emily’s best advice for finding your people in adulthood. If you’ve ever felt awkward starting new friendships or wondered how to nurture the ones you already have, this episode’s for you. What’s been your biggest challenge when it comes to adult friendships? Send a message to @absdoinglife.pod on Instagram — we’d love to hear from you!

    1h 2m

  9. Trailer

    TRAILER - Start here!

    Welcome to Abs Doing Life! A show about the messy, real, weird, beautiful and sometimes confusing ride of being a human. This trailer episode will give you a little preview into what this show is all about! Stay tuned for the first episode - dropping next week! Produced + edited by Gwen Hornig Music by Ryan Oldfield

    2 min

Trailer

About

Abs Doing Life” is about, well… doing life—and trying to make sense of it along the way. From ADHD to navigating relationships, fitness, how to eat, and just keeping it together enough to function, we’re covering it all. Hosted by Abigail Sullivan (aka Abs), this show is about the messy, real, weird, beautiful and sometimes confusing ride of being a human. Expect honest convos, useful(ish?) tips, and the occasional overshare. Let’s figure out this thing called life together—one episode at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Abigail Sullivan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Abigail Sullivan
  • Show Website
    Abs Doing Life