Why do neurodivergent parents catastrophise so intensely? In this emotionally honest ADHD podcast episode, Ellie talks about intrusive thoughts, OCD traits, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and AuDHD motherhood after her daughter goes away to Cornwall and her brain spirals into worst-case scenarios.

This episode explores:

• ADHD catastrophising

• intrusive thoughts in ADHD and autism

• OCD traits and anxiety

• emotional dysregulation

• neurodivergent parenting

• AuDHD motherhood

• hypervigilance and overthinking

• why ADHD brains struggle to relax

• rejection sensitivity and fear

• neurodivergent mental health

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly imagined worst-case scenarios, or struggled to calm your nervous system as a neurodivergent adult or parent, this episode will make you feel less alone.

🎧 AuDHD And Then Some — unapologetically autistic and emotionally honest.