Ever gone from fine to furious in half a second?

That flash of rage it's chemistry before it become emotion. In this episode, Jess and Jeannine explain how cortisol, the stress hormone, acts like fuel for the fire when ADHD brains are already running hot.

They dive into:

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  Why cortisol floods ADHD systems faster and sticks around longer

  
  


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  The addictive hit of control you feel mid-rage

  
  


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  What happens during the crash and why shame keeps you stuck

  
  


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  How to interrupt the cortisol loop and step back into calm

  
  

This isn’t about managing anger it’s about understanding what your body is actually doing when it thinks it’s in danger.

No shame. No “shoulds.” Just truth, clarity, and compassion.

🎧 Angry on the Inside is where two late diagnosed ADHD women, Jess and Jeannine, talk honestly about the intersection of brain chemistry, identity, and burnout. It’s real talk for women who’ve been told they’re too much, when really they were just running on empty.

00:00 – Fine to Furious in Seconds The ADHD Rage Experience

Cold open that hooks listeners instantly with a relatable ADHD rage moment.

00:21 – Welcome to Angry on the Inside Real Talk for ADHD Women

Show intro and disclaimer; Jess and Jeannine set the tone for honest, grounded conversation.

00:57 – What ADHD Rage Really Is (and Why It Isn’t Just Anger)

Defining ADHD rage as chemistry, not character breaking down the real mechanics behind emotional flooding.

02:23 – Cortisol Explained Your Body’s Stress Alarm System

Understanding what cortisol does, how it spikes, and why ADHD brains stay on alert longer.

03:59 – Why Cortisol Feels Like Fuel for the Fire

How cortisol creates that temporary sense of control and why it’s really feeding the flames.

04:40 – Chemistry First, Reaction Second Reframing ADHD Rage

AOI’s core reframe: emotional outbursts aren’t moral failures; they’re chemical chain reactions.

05:21 – When Triggers Stack Electronics, Traffic, and Tiny Explosions

Everyday stories that reveal how sensory overload and stress stack until rage feels inevitable.

09:44 – The Crash and Shame Cycle After ADHD Rage

Exploring the emotional hangover the exhaustion, guilt, and shame that follow a cortisol spike.

13:07 – Regulation and Recovery Finding Your Exit Ramp

How to pause, breathe, and come down gently after emotional flooding without judgment.

15:54 – You’re Not Broken Just Wired Differently

Final reflections and grounding reminder that ADHD rage is human, not hopeless.