Claire and Laura talk about an unexpectedly immersive night at a small West End theatre watching a witches' musical. Sitting in the second row, Claire was captivated by the costumes, stage details, and actors inches away — an experience that turned what is usually draining into pure joy.

They share the takeaway that choosing better seats, smaller venues, and fine-tuning outings can make live events more enjoyable for people with ADHD, turning outings from exhausting to rewarding.

Claire and Laura record from a park as they discuss a painful, unexpected end to a long coaching relationship that left Claire feeling shocked, disrespected and overwhelmed. They explore how heat, sleep loss and sensory overload amplify emotional reactions for people on the spectrum.

The episode covers rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), professional boundaries, grief over lost connection, and practical coping ideas—from pausing before reacting to seeking new supports—while offering compassionate validation and a ‘leveling up’ perspective on change.

In this episode Laura and Claire talk about how ADHD has shown up for them recently, focusing on the emotional amplification that comes with change—like Laura’s daughter leaving primary school—and how joy, overstimulation and summer heat affected both mind and body.

They share personal coping strategies: recognising feelings, stepping back, allowing space, and leaning on routines and support to move through transitions without self-blame.

Laura and Claire discuss how ADHD showed up during their week — from Laura’s time-management struggles to Claire’s intense emotional reactions to social interactions.

They explore noticing patterns, managing shame and anger, choosing when to walk away, and appreciating the strengths of ADHD like sharp pattern recognition and hyperfocus (Claire’s Wimbledon story).

Claire and Laura chat about how a heatwave magnifies ADHD symptoms—overwhelm, dizziness, and the need for electrolytes—while exploring rejection sensitive dysphoria, perfectionism, and the challenge of keeping momentum after finishing a book.

They share practical tips: pause before reacting, use creative hyperfocus when it appears, schedule downtime to recover, and be kind to yourself through the highs and slumps.

In this episode Laura and Claire share how ADHD showed up for them this week — from obsessive calorie counting and unexpected hyperfocus to the struggles of starting and finishing creative work.

They discuss practical strategies like timers, gamifying tasks, body doubling, and blending counselling with coaching to manage emotions, build accountability, and protect creative flow.

Claire and Laura try a new format where one shares a real struggle and the other uses coaching skills to listen and unpack it. They discuss sensory overload at work, parenting a possibly neurodivergent child, rejection sensitivity, and how inauthentic responses from others can trigger strong emotions.

The episode focuses on setting boundaries, practical ways to self-regulate (like stepping outside), and finding authentic connections instead of shallow reactions. Listeners are invited to share experiences on their Facebook page.

Claire and Laura unpack how ADHD creates an "invisible load" of constant thinking and overstimulation that leads to exhaustion, using everyday examples like a stressful coffee shop moment and interrupted tasks.

They explore how emotional highs and mental overdrive can crash into fatigue, and share simple strategies to release and recharge—walking, music, physical activity, or sensory tools like the Shakti mat.

In the episode's No Shame Zone they remind listeners that feeling tired is valid, and cancelling plans to protect your energy is an important, shame-free choice.

Laura and Claire talk about how ADHD shows up around plans and change — from travel highs and sensory overload on a crowded train to the crash of rest days and burnout. They share coping strategies like exit plans, planning preferences, turning down inner chatter, and embracing self-compassion in the "no shame" zone.