ADHD Babes: The Podcast

SummaryADHD Babes host Fallon and guest Ana Ramos discuss how ADHD shapes eating, from forgetting meals and decision paralysis to cravings, sensory sensitivities, and family food routines. Ana, who received an ADHD diagnosis at 40 and is also autistic, shares how cultural traditions, parenting, and practical meal planning have influenced her relationship with food. ADHD Babes host Fallon talks with Ana Ramos about ADHD, neurodivergence, and the everyday work of feeding herself and her family. Ana shares how safe foods, cooking with her children, cultural expectations, and practical supports such as alarms shape her relationship with food and cooking.HostFallonGuestsAna Key TopicsFallon and Ana connect ADHD with skipped meals, time blindness, decision fatigue, and the challenge of initiating food preparation.Rotating meal planner, reduce food waste, and separate monthly pantry shopping from weekly fresh-food shopping.Novelty, dopamine-seeking, convenience, and changing cravings can influence food choices, while Ana’s Colombian cultural meals provide a familiar baseline.Sensory sensitivities to taste, smell, and texture, and relying on a small rotation of safe meals and familiar restaurants.Family expectations and childhood experiences shaped how food preferences were treatedShe describes keeping familiar ingredients on hand and preparing chicken in an air fryer for a fast meal.Handling criticism and cultural expectations, and building confidence over time.Ana adapts how she teaches cooking, focusing on the desired result rather than insisting children follow one exact method.Fallon and Ana discuss ADHD-related time blindness and distraction while cooking, including forgotten eggs, burnt rice, and toast.Chapters00:00 Meet Ana: late ADHD diagnosis and a neurodivergent family04:50 Ana’s experience of forgetting meals08:03 Meal planning, leftovers, and reducing food waste13:52 Making cooking engaging with music and a rotating menu17:18 How culture and family shape food routines22:53 Sensory sensitivities and safe foods25:35 Being labeled a fussy eater and finding family support29:18 Different childhoods, parenting, and avoiding food pressure31:03 Advocating for food sensitivities and safe foods32:02 Ana’s dependable meals and quick chicken salad34:03 Why lime belongs in the salad35:03 How family cooking eases pressure and builds connection38:01 Learning to cook under pressure and cultural expectations41:19 Teaching neurodivergent children to cook their own way45:06 Different abilities, family food cultures, and what counts as dinner48:01 ADHD, food challenges, and giving yourself grace49:10 Burnt meals, time blindness, and using alarms53:57 Different autistic and ADHD experiences around focus54:39 Ana’s takeaway: everyone’s food challenges are different56:06 Where to connect with Ana and how to support ADHD Babes⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠CreditsScripted by - AnaEdited by - JulezMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].

SummaryIn our very first live episode, Ana Ramos shares her personal journey with love, relationships, and understanding her neurodivergence, highlighting the impact of religion, cultural expectations, and self-discovery. Niquelle LaTouche guides a candid conversation about navigating love and identity as Black women and neurodiverse individuals.HostNiquelleGuestsAna Key TopicsAna Ramos's love story and autism diagnosisImpact of religion and culture on relationshipsThe role of neurodivergence in love and datingShame, guilt, and societal expectations for Black womenThe importance of understanding oneself in relationshipsNavigating dating apps and online connectionThe influence of family and community on love choicesThe spectrum of neurodiversity and relationship dynamicsChapters00:00 Introduction and Series Overview02:03 Ana Ramos Introduces Herself and Her Background04:22 Ana Shares Her Love Story and Autism Diagnosis11:22 Reflecting on Past Relationships and Self-Understanding22:53 The Impact of Cultural and Religious Expectations36:37 Warning Signs and Recognizing Narcissistic Behaviors01:00:26 Key Takeaways and Personal Reflections01:02:28 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠CreditsScripted by - CharleneEdited by - AzeezatMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].

SummaryIn this episode, we explore the challenges of maintaining friendships with ADHD, focusing on involuntary ghosting, time blindness, and managing guilt. Our guest Amoyah shares personal insights and practical strategies for navigating these common issues.HostAnaTylerGuestsAmoyahKey TopicsInvoluntary ghosting and guilt spiralTime blindness and executive dysfunctionCommunication strategies for ADHDThe importance of self-love and understandingImpact of ADHD on friendship maintenanceChapters00:00 Introduction to friendship challenges with ADHD02:12 What is involuntary ghosting and how it affects friendships04:06 The guilt spiral and emotional impact of ghosting07:00 Managing time blindness and executive dysfunction10:00 Strategies for improving communication and accountability15:04 The importance of systems and routines in daily life20:00 Dealing with rejection sensitivity and self-shame24:52 The role of self-love and acceptance in friendships30:04 Future plans and personal growth in ADHD management⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠CreditsScripted by - CharleneEdited by - SelomMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].

Content note: This episode includes discussion of Harry Potter, including our experiences of the fandom, fan fiction and Hogwarts houses.We recognise that J.K. Rowling has publicly expressed and supported harmful and transphobic views and actions towards trans people that have caused significant hurt and concern within trans and non-binary communities. Our discussion of Harry Potter reflects our personal relationship with the stories and fandom and is not intended as an endorsement of Rowling or her views.We are committed to creating an inclusive space for trans and non-binary members of our community, while recognising that individuals may have different and complex relationships with the Harry Potter franchise.SummaryIn this episode, neurodivergent coaches Vicky and Kit from Flown share insights on motivation, brain science, and embodied practices for managing ADHD. They explore how systems, somatic techniques, and neurodiversity reshape our understanding of productivity and self-care. In this episode, Chichi, Shauna, Kit, and Victoria explore practical strategies for managing motivation, regulation, and self-care with ADHD. They share insights on systems, neurodivergence, and embracing curiosity to thrive.HostChichiShaunaGuestsFrom FlownKitVickiWebsite: flown.comIG: instagram.com/flownspaceYoutube: youtube.com/@flown_spaceADHD Program: flown.com/adhd-focus-programViki's socials:Website: www.victoriouscoach.comYoutube: www.youtube.com/@VictoriousCoachIG: instagram.com/victorious_coachLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/victoriamcKit's socials:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kitslocumEmail: [email protected] Key TopicsThe neuroscience of ADHD and motivationSystems and strategies like body doubling and time scaffoldingThe role of the body and breathwork in managing stucknessNeurodiversity as a strength and a different way of beingCultural and societal influences on time perception and motivation Motivation strategies for neurodivergent peopleThe role of regulation and self-care in managing ADHDUsing curiosity and systems to thrive with neurodivergencePractical tips for overcoming overwhelm and procrastinationThe importance of understanding individual neurodivergent needsChapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guests00:34 Introduction to managing motivation with ADHD02:02 Guest introductions and motivations of the day02:57 The importance of regulation and self-care03:38 Early awareness of motivation differences and late diagnosis06:54 Using curiosity and systems to overcome overwhelm12:00 Practical tips: regulatory toolkits and dopamine staircase12:08 Why motivation is unreliable for ADHD brains18:00 The role of environment and body in motivation21:23 Flown's approach: systems over motivation22:00 Understanding neurodivergence and hormonal influences24:28 The neuroscience of dopamine and brain networks in ADHD26:50 Internal family systems therapy explained32:11 The role of the body and breathwork in regulation32:52 Embracing adventure and curiosity with ADHD38:06 Supporting neurodivergent needs seasonally and contextually41:23 Cultural influences on time and neurodivergence43:08 Building compassionate habits and removing 'should'44:36 Embodied practices and somatic techniques for focus47:49 Neurodivergence and spirituality as intuitive gifts47:59 Closing thoughts and upcoming programs⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠CreditsScripted by - JulezEdited by - ShaunaMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].

SummaryIn this episode, Chi Chi shares her personal experiences with suicidal ideation, emotional dysregulation, and the impact of late diagnosis of ADHD and autism within the Black community. Charlene and Julez explore the emotional and physical sensations of suicidal thoughts, early warning signs, and the importance of community support and unlearning harmful narratives. In this episode, we explore the deep emotional and systemic challenges faced by neurodivergent Black women, including the impact of societal expectations, internalized pain, and survival strategies. The conversation offers insights into mental health, identity, and the importance of support and understanding. In this episode, we explore barriers to mental health support faced by Black, neurodivergent, and marginalized communities, and discuss practical low-effort coping tools for when executive function is on the floor. Our guests share personal experiences, systemic challenges, and strategies for creating safer, more accessible mental health environments.HostJulezGuestsCharleneChichiKey TopicsSuicidal ideation spectrum and emotional impactPhysical sensations and emotional states during crisesEarly warning signs and triggers of suicidal thoughtsThe role of community, support, and unlearning stigma The systemic failure in mental health support for Black womenThe intersection of race, neurodivergence, and mental healthBarriers to mental health support related to race, gender, and neurodivergenceEffective low-effort coping tools for mental health crisesStrategies for advocating for oneself within healthcare systemsChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:46 Verbalizing pain and systemic barriers01:05 The systemic failure in mental health support for Black women01:21 The importance of community and support systems01:43 The impact of systemic racism and cultural expectations01:59 The toll of the strong Black woman narrative02:26 Coping mechanisms and the role of support02:50 The importance of recognizing systemic trauma03:12 The journey of healing and validation03:19 Trigger warning and mental health disclaimer03:41 The significance of UK and US Suicide Prevention Day03:43 Personal experiences with healthcare bias and racial bias03:48 Guest introduction: Chi Chi Enu04:50 Understanding the spectrum of suicidal ideation05:10 The emotional and physical sensations during dark moments07:39 Heaviness and despair in suicidal thoughts09:00 Recognizing early warning signs and triggers10:11 Barriers faced by neurodivergent and Black individuals in accessing care11:00 Impact of family and cultural expectations12:35 The role of rejection sensitivity and vulnerability14:00 The experience of late diagnosis and internalized shame16:17 Shared experiences and community support18:27 The weight of late diagnosis and identity20:02 The importance of culturally competent and safe mental health services20:43 Burnout, shame, and the struggle with adulting23:17 Internalized shame and self-blame25:26 The impact of comparison and societal expectations28:31 The strength of community and self-acceptance30:43 Practical low-effort coping tools for mental health crises45:29 The role of community and family in mental health support54:59 Advocating for oneself and seeking second opinions01:05:09 Creating systemic change and improving healthcare access⁠⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠⁠CreditsScripted by - JulezEdited by - NiquelleMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].