If you’ve ever wondered why you self-sabotage the night before a big task, or can’t stop talking, this one’s for you.
Why do so many of us with ADHD find ourselves stuck in a loop—from wild nights out to last-minute essays, endless scrolling, or non-stop socialising?
In this episode, we unpack how ADHD can drive us to chase stimulation—just to feel something.
But we also we explore real ways to gently shift out of the short-term high and into sustainable calm!
Resources: • Volkow, Nora D., et al. “Dopamine Transporter Densities in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” The Lancet, 1999.
• Faraone, S. V., et al. “The Neurobiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” Biological Psychiatry, 2005.
• Task-Switching & Executive Dysfunction: ADHD makes it harder to shift focus between activities, leading to “stuck” behaviors.
• Brown, Thomas E. “Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.” Yale University Press, 2005.
• Barkley, Russell A. “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD.” Guilford Press, 2010.
Holidays/Weekends - Coping with No Routine
Restless, procrastinating, struggling to switch off - this is me every holiday, my whole life.
For me, the lack of routine is chaotic but I never knew it was from ADHD, I just thought I was constantly bored.
In this episode I’ll talk about why routines are so important. Not ones that overwork us but feed our souls.
Resources:
Lower Holiday Anxiety Associated With ADHD written by Sharon Saline Psy.D.
An ADHD Guide to Creating Structure During Holidays written By Paula Engebretson
https://imbusybeingawesome.com/adhd-structure-holidays/
ADHD During the Holidays: Five Strategies to Manage Overwhelm written by Skye Rapson
Anyone experience the comedown when ADHD meds start wearing off? What about other stimulants such as Ecstasy or Cocaine? Low mood, no energy, peak anxiety?
Well, apparently it's all about maintaing our energy, like what we eat when were on the meds.
One of the most eye opening episodes I've done this year.
Resources:
ADHD Medication Rebound Effect
https://keywell.com.au/resources/articles/adhd-medication-rebound-effect/
How to Manage ADHD Medication Rebound
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-medication-side-effects-and-rebound-20896
The Famously Infamous Vyvanse Crash
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/167gf1g/the_famously_infamous_vyvanse_crash/?rdt=47577
What to Know About the Concerta Crash
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325673#side-effects
ADHD Medication Side Effects
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/tips-reduce-adult-adhd-medication-side-effects
The Comedown, Crash, or Rebound Effect of Drugs
https://www.verywellmind.com/comedown-crash-rebound-effect-after-drugs-4171269
Who thinks they are too ADHD to be in a normal relationship?
Who do you think you would actually work with?
Well in this episode we go through the personality types that gel the best with ADHD.
And what us ADHDers bring to the relationship.
Resources:
The Best Personality Types to Date with ADHD by ADHD Lounge
https://adhdlounge.com/the-best-personality-types-to-date-with-adhd/
Designing Environments for us Oversensitive ADHDrs
Who knew we could design our home to not get triggered?
Whether it’s light, mess, or background noise, we can actually bring our heart rate down by re designing our environment.
Interior design time!
References:
Designing Environments for Neurodivergent People. Yep. It’s a Thing! by Vivienne Wynter
https://thepineapple.net.au/2024/09/01/designing-environments-for-neurodivergent-people-yep-its-a-thing/
This one is to the haters who say ADHD isn’t real! Most importantly, how ADHDers can respond. I talk about common misconceptions. One, ADHD is over diagnosed. What to say? Evidence based and not giving a s**t based.
Resources:
https://www.additudemag.com/silence-naysayers-adhd-myths-facts/
“Is ADHD Even Real?” How to Respond to Haters and Naysayers By Deborah Carpenter
Soo do you always feel dumb? Always somewhere else between the group? No idea what anyone is talking about? So do I! And it’s totally valid.
In today’s episode we dissect evidence of ADHD as an intellectual disability. Explaining why we might feel dumb? On the other side we talk about ADHDers scientifically higher IQ’s and superiority in their chosen fields. All from academic research and even a story from Understood Podcast Network!
Always feel free to message me at:
www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact
or my instagram @tiffanysaker
Resources:
The Mysterious Paradox of Being a High Achiever With ADHD
Stop Beating Yourself Up Already
Myth – ADHD means you are Stupid
Why Does My ADHD Make Me Feel Stupid? (6 Things To Help)
Breaking the stigma: ADHD can make rejection feel even worse
ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)
Medical use of Marijuana has increased around the world for treating chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy and more conditions every day. Paired with the relaxation of laws allowing the recreational use of Marijuana which include California, Canada, Netherlands, South Africa and many more.
It's difficult to understand why Marijuana was illegal in the first place and why it hasn't been prescribed for other medical conditions including ADHD.
In this episode, I dissect 4 studies that tested the impacts of Marijuana on individuals diagnosed with ADHD. For myself, the evidence was quite alarming.
Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker
Resources:
In today's episode we go through one of the most common co-occurring disorders - ADHD and Depression.
No one thinks someone bouncing from one place to another, full of energy is depressed? But having a hyper disorder isn't somone's feelings of intense happiness.
More so daily exhaustive symptoms of ADHD, causes feelings of overwhelminess, feeling alone and feeling misunderstood as a neurodiverse person in a neurotypical world.
Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker
Resources:
This episode is all about the why behind sugar cravings, and binge eating (it's not your fault!). I go through the dopamine link between food, feelings and ADHD brain. And the evidence-based research to combat over-eating (hint: it's actually eating more).
I've struggled with a sweet-tooth my whole life btw!
Research Links:
By far one of my biggest problems with ADHD is jumping from random topics going on tangent to tangent! It's not neccessarily a bad thing, it makes us our bubbly, outgoing selves. But if it's affecting relationsips, taking up too much of our phone bill - there are ways to take control of this!
In today's episode we go through why we might go on tangents or interrupt others, like fear of forgetting or impulse control.
Resources:
https://www.getinflow.io/post/adhd-and-interrupting-why-it-happens-and-how-to-address-it
https://www.verywellhealth.com/excessive-talking-5224128When ADHD Makes Me Talk Too Much (and Hate Myself) (themighty.com)
