Living with ADHD means your senses often dial everything up to eleven especially when it comes to smell. In this episode, Michelle and Rosey share laugh-out-loud stories and real talk about navigating the world when overpowering scents can hijack your brain faster than you can say “not a friendly pear.”

From childhood lotion trauma to middle school distractions, the sisters explore the emotional and social toll of sensory overload with humor and heart. Rosey paints a hilariously haunting picture of battling the “pear demon,” while Michelle provides practical survival strategies, empowering you to navigate your own challenges with confidence.

favorite line from the episode: “It’s not a friendly pear.”

00:00 demon pear attacks and scent overloads
04:27 brain zombies and over-lotioned classmates
08:40 coping when your nose ruins everything
13:02 the social awkwardness of scent sensitivity
17:11 can you live in a world that smells too much?
20:00 small wins, big feels, and choosing joy

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