Getting out the door shouldn’t be hard, but when you’ve got ADHD and anxiety teaming up, even grabbing your wallet can turn into a saga. In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk through the real-life chaos of trying to leave the house when your brain feels like it’s juggling flaming swords. From forgotten essentials to the overwhelming swirl of last-minute decisions, the struggle is real and weirdly funny.

Megan shares the now legendary tale of her wallet necklace, born from repeated wallet mishaps and the kind of anxiety that sneakily tries to help but usually just stresses you out. Along the way, they unpack the emotional exhaustion of everyday routines and offer gentle ways to meet yourself with curiosity instead of shame. If you've ever melted down over misplaced keys or spiraled over socks, this episode will feel like home.

Our favorite line from the episode is: Aruba, Omega, Ooh I Wanna Take Ya

00:00 – When leaving the house becomes a full-body event
04:15 – Anxiety as a dysfunctional assistant
08:00 – The origin story of the wallet necklace
12:30 – When a meltdown is about everything else too
16:45 – ADHD, routines, and why socks are the final straw
21:10 – How curiosity softens the spiral
25:00 – Naming your brain's weird logic without judgment

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ADHD anxiety, ADHD burnout, ADHD overwhelm, ADHD morning routine, neurodivergent emotional regulation, executive dysfunction, ADHD daily challenges