Anyway, I Have ADHD

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Anyway, I Have ADHD is the podcast for late-diagnosed adults, newly diagnosed humans, and everyone who spent years thinking they were lazy - only to find out their brain was just wired differently. Short, funny, and actually useful episodes on ADHD life admin, focus, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, dopamine, executive dysfunction, and everything nobody warned you about. No 12-step systems. No hustle culture. Just real talk for real spicy brains. From NeuroSpice Nation. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. Sep 10

    Rage Quitting: Why One Tiny Thing Makes Your ADHD Brain Hit Abort

    Ever gone from “I love this” to “burn it all down” because of one tiny mistake? Same. In this episode of Anyway, I Have ADHD, Han gets into rage quitting, sensory overload, and why the ADHD brain can treat mild frustration like a full-blown emergency. We’re talking about the time she shut down an entire candle business after one spectacularly bad night, crochet projects unravelled into oblivion over microscopic mistakes, and the much less funny side of overwhelm: when noise gets so intense your nervous system reacts before your brain has caught up. The interesting bit? Those reactions can feel the same while coming from completely different places. One is a fuel problem. The reward has disappeared, the task feels pointless, and your brain wants out. The other is a flood problem. Too much noise, too much input, too much everything, and your nervous system has hit capacity. Same “I cannot handle this” feeling. Very different fix. In this episode Why frustration can make ADHD brains more likely to quit Reward sensitivity and the disappearing “keep going” signal Why tiny mistakes can derail entire projects ADHD sensory processing and noise sensitivity Why rage can sometimes begin as overload The shame that can hit straight after Fuel problems vs flood problems What your brain may actually need in the moment This week’s one thing When you hit the “I cannot do this anymore” point, ask: Is this a fuel problem or a flood problem? If it’s fuel, shrink the task, change it up, or add an immediate reward. If it’s flood, reduce the input. Step away, put headphones in, find thirty seconds of quiet, whatever lowers the volume. Two different problems. Two very different fixes. Research referenced Seymour, Macatee & Chronis-Tuscano (2019), Frustration Tolerance in Youth With ADHD, Journal of Attention DisordersPlichta & Scheres (2014), reward anticipation and ventral-striatal activation in ADHD, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews Tripp & Wickens (2008), dopamine transfer deficit theory, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry Benarous et al. (2020), sensory processing difficulties in ADHD-related populations, Frontiers in Psychiatry Bijlenga et al. (2017), atypical sensory profiles in adult ADHD, European PsychiatryLane & Reynolds (2019), sensory over-responsivity in ADHD, Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience Research around masking and later diagnosis in women with ADHD reflects a broader body of literature rather than one single paper. Got your own rage quit story? Send it to @neurospicenation on Instagram or TikTok, or head to neurospicenation.com. Anyway, I Have ADHD is a podcast for people whose brains work on a different operating system and nobody gave them the manual. New episodes every Wednesday. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare provider or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🌐 https://www.neurospicenation.com 📱 @neurospicenation

  2. Aug 26

    The ADHD Hobby Graveyard

    Got a garage full of scuba gear you've used four times? A sewing machine that's never been switched on? Welcome to the hobby graveyard, and no, it's not a discipline problem. This week Han opens up her own graveyard (scuba gear, crochet, knitting, jewellery making, a whole vegan society, a candle business, and yes, chickens) and gets into the actual brain science behind why ADHD brains chase new hobbies hard and then drop them just as fast. In this episode: Han's full hobby graveyard inventory, and why it's more common than you think The real neuroscience of the chase (novelty, dopamine, and why fewer D2/D3 receptors mean a stronger pull toward the new and unfamiliar) and the crash (habituation, and why the buzz fades once there's nothing left to predict) A third, different story: the hard stop, when a hobby gets dropped mid-frustration rather than fading out slowly, and why that's a separate ADHD trait, not you being dramatic This week's one thing Before buying into a new hobby, ask one question: can I try this cheap or secondhand first? For the hard stops, leave the abandoned project somewhere visible instead of packing it away, so your calmer brain gets a chance to look at it again later. Research referenced in this episode Sethi et al. (2018), "A neurocomputational account of reward and novelty processing and effects of psychostimulants in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder," Brain Seymour, Macatee & Chronis-Tuscano (2016), "Frustration Tolerance in Youth With ADHD," Journal of Attention Disorders Shaw, Stringaris, Nigg & Leibenluft (2014), "Emotion Dysregulation in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," American Journal of Psychiatry  Slobodin, Har Sinay, Zohar & Chen (2025), "A controlled study of emotional dysfunction in adult women with ADHD," PLOS ONE This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare provider or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 🎧 Listen on Spotify  or Apple Podcasts 🌐 Check out our website for free downloadables, to submit your horror stories, and Brain Dumps (the blog) 📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @neurospicenation

  3. Aug 19

    I Have Never Once Been "Five Minutes Away" (Time Blindness)

    Ten minutes for a full face of makeup. Twenty-five minutes to pick a top. This week Han breaks down why ADHD brains genuinely can't tell those two numbers apart, and it's not a discipline problem. In this episode: Why "I'm basically ready" is the biggest lie Han tells herself daily The actual dopamine mechanism behind ADHD time blindness (striatum, internal clock, dyschronometria) The one practical thing that helps, no 12-step morning routine required This week's one thing:  Externalise the clock. A visual timer you can see draining in real time works better than a countdown you have to check and interpret. The Time Timer (the one with the red disc that shrinks) is the specific version mentioned in this episode, and it's a good place to start if you want to try this today. Building something for this too: DopaDo is the app Han's building for exactly this kind of thing, including a built-in visual timer. If you want updates as it comes together, sign up here on our website. Research referenced in this episode: Time Perception Deficits in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Meta-analysis (1,620 ADHD participants)  Understanding ADHD Time Perception and Dyschronometria: Neurolaunch Tell me your time blindness story. The "I'm basically ready" lie you tell yourself, the twenty-five minutes that felt like two, all of it. I genuinely want to hear it, it's not just something I say. This podcast is for general information and isn't a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. Got a time blindness horror story, or literally any ADHD thing you want me to pick apart, validate, and give the full episode treatment? Reach out, link below. 🎧 Listen on Spotify  or Apple Podcasts 🌐 Check out our website for free downloadables, to submit your horror stories, and Brain Dumps (the blog) 📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @neurospicenation

  4. Aug 12

    There's a Pile in My Laundry and It Has Rights Now (The Doom Pile)

    This week we're talking about the doom pile, the fully sorted, completely finished in your head task that somehow becomes permanent furniture in your house. Han unpacks why sorted tasks still don't move, what the shame spiral does to them, and the one tiny thing that actually gets them gone. In this episode Why a doom pile isn't a laziness problem, it's task paralysis, and the difference actually matters The dopamine and "out of sight" reasons your brain won't initiate an already-decided task The shame loop that makes piles heavier the longer they sit, and the one small shift that breaks it This week's one thing  Pick the pile. Don't sort it, don't finish it, don't even decide today's the day. Just carry one item to where it needs to go. That's the whole ask. Research referenced in this episode Marx, I., Hacker, T., Yu, X., Cortese, S., & Sonuga-Barke, E. (2021). ADHD and the Choice of Small Immediate Over Larger Delayed Rewards: A Comparative Meta-Analysis.  ABCT Fact Sheet, Behavioral Activation.  This podcast is for general information and support purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare provider, or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 🎧 Spotify | Apple Podcasts:  🌐 neurospicenation.com  📱Instagram + TikTok: @neurospicenation

  5. Aug 5

    I Told People I Have ADHD. Some Of Them Had Opinions.

    This week we're talking about the bit nobody warns you about after diagnosis, telling people. Who actually needs to know, how to say it without writing a TED talk, and what to do when someone reacts like you've confessed to a crime. Plus the actual research behind why some of the pushback lines land harder than they should. In this episode: Who actually needs to know your diagnosis, and who doesn't Scripts for disclosing at work and with family, including the conversations nobody prepares you for What to say when someone hits you with "but you're not hyper though" This week's one thing:  Disclosure is a tool, not a test. You decide who earns it, how much detail they get, and when. A note before you go:  This podcast is for information and connection, not medical advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a professional, or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Research referenced in this episode: McIntosh, C.K., Hyde, S.A., Bell, M.P. and Yeatts, P.E. (2023), "Thriving at work with ADHD: antecedents and outcomes of proactive disclosure," Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: adults with ADHD who are more aware of stigma are less likely to proactively disclose at work, while those who feel psychologically safe are more likely to  Oscarsson et al. (2022), cited in a 2026 Frontiers in Psychology review: even when people disclose to get support, supervisors often lack knowledge of ADHD and underestimate the difficulties adults with it face  Faraone & Larsson, "Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder," Molecular Psychiatry: mean heritability of ADHD across 37 twin studies is 74%.  Weyandt, L.L. et al. (2003), "The Internal Restlessness Scale," Journal of Learning Disabilities: adults and college students with ADHD report significantly higher internal restlessness even without visible hyperactivity.  Links: Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts  Instagram & TikTok: @neurospicenation

  6. Jul 22

    I Flew Home to Surprise Them. I Wasn't Invited. (Grief After Diagnosis)

    This week we're talking about the grief nobody warns you about after an ADHD diagnosis. Not grief for a person, grief for the years, the friendships, and the version of yourself you could've been if someone had caught this decades earlier. Plus the story of the friendship blow-up that changed how Han understood herself completely. In this episode: Why post-diagnosis grief is real, research-backed, and doesn't resolve the way normal grief does The friendship-ending fight that Han didn't understand until years later, and what was actually happening in her brain the whole time A free worksheet to help you process the anger from before your diagnosis, without needing to "just sit with your feelings" This week's one thing: If you catch yourself spiralling on something you're angry about from before diagnosis, set a timer for ten minutes and write down every specific thing you're actually angry about, not vague feelings, actual specifics. Get it out of your head and onto paper so it stops running the show. Free worksheet linked below if you want the template version. Links: Spotify + Apple Podcasts Website: neurospicenation.com Instagram/TikTok: @neurospicenation Free worksheet: coming shortly Research referenced in this episode: Carr-Fanning, K., Lynam, A.M., Nicholson, T., & McGuckin, C. (2025). From ADHD Diagnosis to Meaning: Does Grief Theory Enhance Our Understanding of Narrative Reconstruction? Brain Sciences, 15(10), 1045.  Attoe, D. E., & Climie, E. A. (2023). Miss. Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of ADHD in Adult Women. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(7), 645–657. SFU / Research in Neurodiversity (2026). Adults with ADHD masking study (91% camouflaging finding).  "I wish I could just be myself": Experiences of social camouflaging in adults with ADHD. ScienceDirect.  Jong, A., Odoi, C.M., Lau, J., & Hollocks, M.J. (2024). Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 28(7), 1063-1081. PMID: 38400533, PMC11016212. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If anything in this episode has stirred up something heavier for you, please reach out to a professional, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14, they're there 24/7.

  7. Jul 15

    The Productivity Graveyard (Non-Medication Approaches That Actually Work)

    This week we're sorting the pile on non-medication ADHD support - what's backed by real research, what's promising but not proven yet, and what's just expensive vibes. Plus a very honest tour of Han's productivity system graveyard (RIP, Filofax) and why traditional planners were never built for ADHD brains in the first place. In this episode: Han's productivity system graveyard - Filofax, bullet journals, colour-coding, and why none of it stuck The six non-medication approaches with real evidence behind them, sorted from most-proven to jury's-still-out - plus who you'd actually see for each Why "just get a better planner" was never the answer 🔥 This week's one thing:  Pick ONE approach. Not all six. If you've been meaning to move your body before a hard task, try that this week - that's the whole ask. 🔎 The Research CBT, mindfulness-based CBT, and psychoeducation for adult ADHD - 2025 systematic review and network meta-analysis Physical exercise as add-on treatment for adult ADHD - the START study RCT (2025)  Physical activity and core ADHD symptoms in adults - 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis  Evidence-based coaching for adults with ADHD - CHADD overview  Organisational skills support for adults with ADHD at work - Frontiers systematic review 💜 Follow the show: Spotify and Apple Podcasts Website: neurospicenation.com Instagram/TikTok: @neurospicenation I'm not a doctor, and nothing in this episode is medical advice. If you're thinking about starting therapy, coaching, or any treatment approach, have that conversation with a GP or qualified professional who knows your situation. If you're really struggling right now, Lifeline is there - 13 11 14, any time, day or night.

  8. Jul 8

    Okay But What Are They Actually Giving Me?

    You got a script - or you're about to - and nobody fully explained what you're actually taking. This week Han breaks down every ADHD medication available in Australia, how they work in your brain, what the PBS means for your wallet, and why the prescribing system is the way it is. Plus Han's full medication journey - the 2pm crash, the dexamphetamine top-up, the brain rave at 2am, and the combination that finally worked. No medical jargon, no judgment, just the stuff you actually needed someone to explain. In this episode: ​Every ADHD medication available in Australia - stimulants and non-stimulants - how they work and what to expect​ The PBS reality - what you actually pay and how the Safety Net works​ Who can prescribe stimulant medication in Australia and why it varies by state This week's one thing: If your medication isn't quite right - wearing off too early, side effects that aren't settling, something just feels off - that is information, not failure. Write down exactly what's happening and when, and take it to your next appointment. Adjustments are part of the process. Research links: ​How stimulants work in ADHD brains - The Conversation ​PBS medication costs ​ADHD stimulant prescribing rules by state ​Clonidine - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care ​Guanfacine/Intuniv Australia - Flourish Paediatrics This podcast is for information and connection, not medical advice. Nothing in this episode is a substitute for professional medical support. Please talk to your GP, psychiatrist, or prescriber about what is right for you. If you are struggling, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

  9. Jun 24

    Here's What Actually Happens After Your Doctor Says "I Think You Have ADHD"

    You've had the "oh" moment. Now what? In this episode Han walks through the entire Australian adult ADHD assessment process - step by step, with real costs, actual wait times, and the exact words to say to your GP. Plus the thing her psychiatrist did that she didn't expect, and the shared care arrangement that makes ongoing medication significantly cheaper. In this episode: The step by step Australian adult ADHD assessment process - GP referral to diagnosis The DSM-5 criteria, what the assessment actually involves, and the three possible outcomes The cost reality, the shared care arrangement, and what to ask before you assume anything This week's one thing: Before your GP appointment do two things. Take the WHO ASRS - link below. And write down three specific ways your symptoms are affecting your daily life right now. Walk in prepared. Research and resources: WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Cost and wait time data - University of Wollongong 2026 Medicare rebates explained Full diagnosis guide Australia: ADHD medication rules by state GP reform status by state Links: 🎙️ Follow the show: Spotify |Apple Podcasts 🌐 Sign up for updates: neurospicenation.com 📱 Instagram & TikTok: @neurospicenation This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

  10. Jun 16

    I Thought ADHD Wasn't Real (I Was Wrong)

    A diet pill made Han calm. A doctor asked about coffee. And thirty one years of thinking she just had a difficult personality suddenly made a lot more sense. In this episode Han shares her late diagnosis story and breaks down why stimulants affect ADHD brains so differently - and why so many women and girls get missed for so long. In this episode: Why stimulants have the opposite effect on ADHD brains Why women and girls get missed - masking, internal hyperactivity, and performing competence while quietly drowning Why the 2000s Ritalin culture made late diagnosis worse for everyone This week's one thing: If today felt like someone was reading your diary - take that seriously. Book the GP appointment. The script is: "I think I might have ADHD. I'd like a referral for an assessment." That's it. Research referenced: Paradoxical calming effect of stimulants - Scientific Reports (Nature) How stimulants affect the brain - NCBI Non-prescribed stimulant use in college students - Health Central 🎙️ Follow the show: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Sign up for updates: www.neuospicenation.com 📱 Instagram & TikTok: @neurospicenation This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

  11. May 25

    Trailer: Anyway, I Have ADHD

    You found it. And if you're here, you're probably in the right place. Anyway, I Have ADHD is a podcast for late-diagnosed adults, newly diagnosed humans, and everyone who just went "oh THAT'S what that is." Warm, honest, a little chaotic - and actually useful. Coming up on the show: Why your brain works the way it doesThe ADHD stuff nobody warned you aboutHacks that actually work (no 12-step systems, promise) Don't miss the launch: 🎙️ Follow the show: Spotify] | [Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Get notified when we launch: www.neurospicenation.com 📱 Instagram & TikTok: @neurospicenation This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Anyway, I Have ADHD is the podcast for late-diagnosed adults, newly diagnosed humans, and everyone who spent years thinking they were lazy - only to find out their brain was just wired differently. Short, funny, and actually useful episodes on ADHD life admin, focus, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, dopamine, executive dysfunction, and everything nobody warned you about. No 12-step systems. No hustle culture. Just real talk for real spicy brains. From NeuroSpice Nation. New episodes weekly.

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