A Dopamine Kick (ADHD Without the Filter)

By Sparky and Shell

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Come with us as we navigate the mind-blowing, cluster f**k that is late-diagnosis ADHD. It’s messy, overwhelming, and sometimes makes no sense… but this is what happens when you give two people with ADHD a microphone and let them spiral.

We’re talking hyperfixations, random obsessions we swear are “the one”, the crashes, the chaos… and all the little moments that make you stop and think “why did I just do that?”
It’s all over the place, it rarely goes how you expect, and half the time it doesn’t make sense… but somehow, it’ll probably sound familiar.

There’s no structure, no perfect advice, and definitely no pretending we’ve got it all figured out. Just honest conversations about what ADHD actually feels like, the good, the bad, and everything in between… said exactly how it happens in our heads.

Because sometimes all it takes is hearing someone else say it out loud to realize you’re not broken… you’re not alone. Your brain just works differently.


Episode Date
147. Starting Elvanse (Vyvanse) for ADHD: The Good, The Bad & The Weird
Apr 26, 2026
146: When ADHD Passion Becomes Obsession
Feb 22, 2026
145. ADHD Coaching: What's It Like? Does It Actually Work
Jan 14, 2026
144. ADHD Overwhelm and Everything In Between
Dec 15, 2025
143. Does EMDR Therapy Work For People With ADHD?
Dec 08, 2025
142. The ADHD Spiral Under Stress and Pressure
Sep 30, 2025
141. Rejection Sensitivity & ADHD: Handling Criticism Without the Spiral
Aug 24, 2025
140. ADHD and the Curse of Self-Inflicted Stress
Jul 28, 2025
139. ADHD and the Art of Never Actually Relaxing
Jul 13, 2025
138. ADHD and Perfectionism (Oops, I Perfected Nothing)
Jun 29, 2025
137: ADHD: The Inattentive Side (Part 1)
Jun 11, 2025
136: ADHD and Hyperactivity (Sunshine-Induced Chaos)
May 20, 2025
135: How to Tell People You Have ADHD
Apr 30, 2025
134: ADHD – The “Start Everything, Finish Nothing” Struggle
Apr 13, 2025
133. Dexamfetamine Update: A Personal Reflection on Taking ADHD Medication (Part 2)
Mar 17, 2025
132. Starting on ADHD Medication: Dexamfetamine (Personal Relfection Story)
Mar 02, 2025
131. ADHD and Hobbies: Once Loved, Now Forgotten
Feb 10, 2025
130. ADHD - Why Is My To Do List Not Getting Any Smaller?
Feb 03, 2025
129. ADHD vs. Working Memory: The Daily Battle
Jan 19, 2025
128. ADHD & Caffeine - Does It Help? Or Hinder ADHD
Jan 06, 2025
127. ADHD -Marketing and Trends: Why We’re the Ultimate Consumers
Dec 29, 2024
126. How to Manage Your Emotions with ADHD
Dec 08, 2024
125. ADHD: Understanding Executive Dysfunction
Nov 04, 2024
124. ADHD: Never Be Late Again!? Our Top Tips For Mastering Time
Oct 20, 2024
123. ADHD and the Change in Seasons: Why the Cold Hits Harder
Oct 06, 2024
122. The 5 REALISTIC Things That Motivate People With ADHD
Sep 23, 2024
121. The Damaging ADHD Myths That Need Debunking
Aug 26, 2024
120. ADHD & PETS : The Love That Keeps Us Grounded??!
Aug 12, 2024
119. ADHD: Life Driven By a Motor - Why am I always busy?
Jul 14, 2024
118. How stress can make ADHD worse
Jun 21, 2024
117. ADHD and Lack of Motivation: The Struggle and Finding Solutions
Jun 02, 2024
116. ADHD and IVF: Navigating Fertility and Neurodiversity
May 15, 2024
115. ADHD Shutdowns and Meltdowns
Apr 21, 2024
114. ADHD and Spring (Springing in to Action!)
Apr 14, 2024
113. Life with ADHD: Impacts on Education, Employment, and Family Dynamics
Mar 24, 2024
112. Filling in ADHD Assessment Forms (Hyperactive Section) Part 2
Mar 24, 2024
111. Filling in ADHD Assessment Forms (Hyperactive Section) Part 1
Mar 18, 2024
110. Filling in ADHD Assessment Forms (Inattentive Section)
Mar 05, 2024
109. ADHD and Hormones: Progesterone's Influence on ADHD Symptoms
Feb 25, 2024
108. How Stress Makes ADHD Worse (2)
Feb 13, 2024
107. Managing Stress With ADHD (1)
Feb 05, 2024
106. The Impact of Stress on ADHD
Jan 28, 2024
105. ADHD's Impact on Time Perception
Jan 15, 2024
104. ADHD Half Arsed is Better Than F*** All
Dec 31, 2023
103. Preparing (or lack of preparation) for Christmas with ADHD
Dec 17, 2023
102. Trusting Yourself with ADHD (2)
Dec 06, 2023
101. Trusting Yourself with ADHD: Building Confidence (1)
Nov 26, 2023
100. How to thrive with ADHD and start building self trust
Nov 12, 2023
99. ADHD: Navigating a spectrum of challenges
Nov 07, 2023
98. Breaking free from people pleasing with ADHD (Part 2)
Oct 28, 2023
97. Breaking free from people pleasing with ADHD (Part 1)
Oct 24, 2023
96. The pitfalls of people pleasing with ADHD (When people pleasing back fires)
Oct 18, 2023
95. ADHD's Impact on Pain Perception
Oct 08, 2023
94. ADHD at It's 'Finest'
Oct 03, 2023
93. ADHD: Navigating a world that's not designed for you
Sep 26, 2023
92. How to build habits if you have ADHD
Sep 17, 2023
91. Why do people with ADHD struggle to build habits
Sep 10, 2023
90. Seasonal Affective Disorder and ADHD
Sep 04, 2023
89. What Change is like for Individuals with ADHD
Aug 20, 2023
88. All Things ADHD (Medication, Anxiety, Coaching) With Prof. James Brown From The ADHD Adults Podcast
Aug 12, 2023
87. Time perception in Adult ADHD
Aug 03, 2023
86. The struggle of planning and going on holiday/vacation with ADHD
Jul 30, 2023
85. Exploring ADHD Therapy: Inside a session and It's effectiveness
Jul 23, 2023
84. Unleashing Creativity: ADHD and the Artistic Mind
Jul 09, 2023
83. Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills for Adults with ADHD
Jul 02, 2023
82. Can exercise effectively manage ADHD symptoms? (Personal Journey)
Jun 25, 2023
81. ADHD Medication: Is It the right choice for you?
Jun 18, 2023
80. ADHD and Managing Finances
Jun 10, 2023
79. Adult ADHD and Sleep Issues: Strategies for Better Sleep
Jun 04, 2023
78. ADHD and Work Related Performance / Should You Disclose You Have ADHD?
May 28, 2023
77. ADHD and Anxiety - Understanding Anxiety In Adults With ADHD
May 21, 2023
76. Exploring the Impact of Mirtazapine (Remeron) on Anxiety, Depression and ADHD. (A personal story)
May 14, 2023
4. EVERYDAY ADHD - Kirsty's Story ( Exercise for Dopamine, NLP and Emotional Dysregulation/RSD)
May 08, 2023
75 - ADHD and Imposter Syndrome - Do I Even Have ADHD Anyway?
May 07, 2023
3. EVERYDAY ADHD - Luke's Story (Taking Dexamfetamine for ADHD)
May 04, 2023
2. EVERYDAY ADHD - Paul's Story (Taking Concerta for ADHD)
May 02, 2023
74. ADHD and "All Or Nothing" Thinking - Examples, Effects and How to Manage it.
Apr 30, 2023
73. ADHD and Procrastination (Tips to Manage ADHD Procrastination)
Apr 23, 2023
72. ADHD and Impulsivity: Managing Impulsive Behaviour
Apr 16, 2023
71. How Does ADHD Affect Driving and Can You Drive on ADHD Medication?
Apr 09, 2023
70. Stim Toys, Adderall and ADHD With Kody Lukens
Apr 02, 2023
1. EVERYDAY ADHD - Andrew's Story (Mr Vegan Cakes)
Mar 26, 2023
69. ADHD and Neuroplasticity With Barbara Arrowsmith-Young (The Power of Neuroplasticity)
Mar 26, 2023
68. How ADHD Can Effect Your Emotions (Emotional Dsyregulation)
Mar 19, 2023
67. ADHD and Dyslexia: How to Tell Them Apart
Mar 12, 2023
66. Burnout and How it Affects ADHD
Mar 05, 2023
65. Starting Dexamfetamine for ADHD (A Personal Review)
Feb 26, 2023
64. What It’s Like To Have A Partner Who Has ADHD (Valentines Special)
Feb 19, 2023
63. Discussing All Things ADHD with MRS ADHD (Sam Brown) From The ADHD Adults Podcast
Feb 12, 2023
62. ADHD: What Does It Mean To Hyperfocus
Feb 05, 2023
61. Binge Eating and ADHD - Our Personal Stories
Jan 28, 2023
60. Taking Concerta 27mg and 36mg for ADHD (A Personal Review)
Jan 22, 2023
59. Prozac (Fluoxetine) for ADHD and Anxiety (A Personal Review)
Jan 15, 2023
58. Discussing All Things Elvanse/Vyvanse With Dr Alex Conner From The ADHD Adults Podcast
Jan 04, 2023
57. Our ADHD Journey So Far & Review of 2022
Jan 01, 2023
56. How To Enjoy The Holiday Season If You Have ADHD
Dec 24, 2022
55. Maladaptive Daydreaming and ADHD (What Is It?)
Dec 18, 2022
54. How Our ADHD Affects Christmas - And How Yours Can Be Better
Dec 11, 2022
53. Starting on ADHD Medication Concerta. (Concerta vs Elvanse/Vyvanse)
Dec 04, 2022
52. Adhd Symptoms in Depth (Hyperactive/Impulsive Diagnostic Criteria 3/3)
Nov 27, 2022
51. Increasing ADHD Medication (Elvanse/Vyvanse) A Personal Review (2/2)
Nov 20, 2022
50. Adhd Symptoms in Depth (Inattention Diagnostic Criteria 2/3)
Nov 13, 2022
49. ADHD Symptoms in Depth (Inattention Diagnostic Criteria 1/3)
Nov 06, 2022
48. Starting on ADHD Medication (Elvanse/Vyvanse). A Personal Review (1/2)
Oct 30, 2022
47. Getting an ADHD Assessment on the NHS (How long does it take and what issues can you run into?)
Oct 23, 2022
46. ADHD Post Diagnosis Thoughts (A Rollercoaster of Emotions)
Oct 16, 2022
45. What Does an ADHD Assessment Feel Like?
Oct 09, 2022
44. Does CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Really Work For ADHD?
Oct 02, 2022
43. Meditation - Can It Help You Reduce Stress?
Sep 25, 2022
42. We’re Hyper-focusing (and Hyperventilating) About Our Upcoming ADHD Assessments
Sep 18, 2022
41. F**K Do We Have ADHD? Part 2
Sep 11, 2022
40. F**K Do We Have ADHD?
Sep 04, 2022
39. How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times
Aug 28, 2022
38. Tips To Continue To Take Care Of Yourself Going Forward (7/7)
Aug 21, 2022
37. Do You Feel Guilty Taking Time For Yourself? (6/7)
Aug 14, 2022
36. How You Can Practice Self Care On A Budget (5/7)
Aug 07, 2022
35. What’s Your Emergency Self-care routine? (4/7)
Jul 31, 2022
34. Try Something New Today To Care For Yourself (3/7)
Jul 24, 2022
33. How You Can Find The Time For Self care Everyday (2/7)
Jul 17, 2022
32. What Is Self Care and Why Should It Matter To You (1/7)
Jul 09, 2022
31. Quit Toxic Habits and Start Building Better Relationships Today
Jul 03, 2022
30. Declutter Your Home to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Using This One Simple Method
Jun 26, 2022
29. How To Boost Your Confidence With These Simple Techniques
Jun 19, 2022
28. What To Do When You Can’t Sleep: Part 2
Jun 12, 2022
27. What To Do When You Can’t Sleep: Part 1, Are You Making These Mistakes Every Day?
Jun 05, 2022
26. How To Achieve Long Term Success - Changing Your Habits (Systems Vs. Goals)
May 29, 2022
25. How We Use Habits To Manage Our Money For Better Mental Wellbeing
May 22, 2022
24. Does Dopamine Fasting Work Or Is It Just A Fad?
May 15, 2022
23. How To Easily Break Bad Habits And Change Your Behaviours
May 08, 2022
22. Hacking Your Way To New Habits
May 01, 2022
21. This Is How To Build New Habits That Actually Stick
Apr 24, 2022
20. Learn How To Fight Your Social Media Addiction With These Top Tips
Apr 14, 2022
19. This Is Why Social Media Is Damaging Your Mental Health
Apr 09, 2022
18. Simple Ways To Relieve Stress (5 Minute Tricks You Can Use Daily)
Apr 03, 2022
17. How You Can Boost Your Productivity To Maximum Levels With This Simple Technique
Mar 27, 2022
16. Why You Need Someone To Hold You Accountable To Help Reach Your Goals
Mar 18, 2022
15. Being Socially Awkward Is Not Fun - But Here's How You Can Overcome It
Mar 07, 2022
14. How to Use The Power of Breathing to Relax and Improve Your Mood
Mar 06, 2022
How to Manage War Related Anxiety (Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - Bonus Episode)
Mar 03, 2022
13. Why We Panic and What Can We Do To Beat It
Feb 25, 2022
12. Master Your Imposter Syndrome
Feb 20, 2022
11. Change Your Negative Thought Patterns
Feb 13, 2022
10. Increase Your Positive Thoughts
Feb 06, 2022
9. The Power of Your Thoughts
Jan 30, 2022
8. Why You Should Stop Chasing Happiness
Jan 23, 2022
7. Fearing Failure Only Leads To You Failing More - Here's Why
Jan 16, 2022
6. Wanting To Be Perfect Is Holding You Back
Jan 09, 2022
5. What Are You Grateful For?
Jan 02, 2022
4. How To Overcome Decision Fatigue
Jan 01, 2022
3. How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Stuff Done
Dec 31, 2021
2. Setting Goals For Success
Dec 31, 2021
1. Welcome To A Dopamine Kick
Dec 30, 2021