ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain Podcast

Ep. 2 — “The World’s Most ‘Difficult’ Puzzle”: Hyperfocus, Chaos, and Pattern-Spotting with ADHD


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ADHD brings a whirlwind of intensity, laughter, and unexpected brilliance and this episode is no exception. Join Michelle and Rosey, two sisters with a unique blend of humor, insight, and personal experience, as they dive into Rosey’s lifelong gift for puzzles: not just the cardboard kind, but the emotional and sensory ones, too.

From seeing patterns no one else can spot to misplacing her body mid-thrifting spree, Rosey unpacks the highs and lows of navigating ADHD in a world that isn’t always designed for neurodivergent minds. You’ll laugh as she describes the infamous carpet stain that looked like Africa, and feel a sense of connection as the sisters explore how hyperfocus, overwhelm, and childhood dynamics shaped their coping strategies.

favorite line from the episode: “The ADD is strong in this one.”

00:00 puzzle chaos and childhood brilliance
05:30 hyperfocus vs burnout
09:10 the carpet stain incident
13:55 sensory overload at thrift stores
18:10 how ADHD patterns show up in daily life
23:45 sisterhood and acceptance

Join us in this insightful and often hilarious journey through the world of ADHD and neurodiversity. Share your own experiences, thoughts, and favorite moments from the episode with us. We can't wait to hear from you. 

adhd, adhd women, hyperfocus, puzzles, burnout, childhood stories, neurodivergent patterns, sensory overload, sister podcast, emotions and memory

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ADHD & Neurodiversity: The Spicy Brain PodcastBy Megan Mioduski & Michelle Woodward