Some days, the only solution is the ocean! In this episode of Spicy Brain, Michelle and Megan talk about how ADHD energy fluctuates throughout the day. They discuss how having a playful and flexible system can make the difference between burnout and momentum. They revisit the “Solve It Grid,” a tool that helps organize tasks based on your current state instead of your to-do list’s demands.

Along the way, Keila the AI assistant pops in with unexpected wisdom, including a pep talk about dry cleaning that might honestly apply to your entire life. There’s plenty of laughter, but underneath it all is a real conversation about what helps when your brain feels stuck and nothing feels possible. If you’ve ever needed permission to go outside, do less, or be kind to your capacity, this one might be exactly what you need to hear.
Our favorite line from the episode is: We’re gonna go to the ocean!
00:00 – Feeling the ADHD crash
03:15 – What the Solve It Grid is and how it works
07:40 – Red, yellow, blue, and green quadrant tasks explained
11:20 – Keila the AI assistant makes a comeback
14:45 – Creating pep talks for dry cleaning and overwhelm
18:00 – Why ADHD brains need novelty and movement
21:30 – “We’re gonna go to the ocean!” and other sensory resets
25:15 – Building joy and curiosity into your routine
Feeling stuck in the red zone? We’re gonna go to the ocean. Hit follow, share this with your favorite neurospicy friend, and leave us a review so more folks can ride the wave with us.
ADHD energy management, Solve It Grid, ADHD burnout, emotional regulation, ADHD sensory tools, ADHD color zones, Keila AI assistant