Avalanche of ADHD, Anxiety, and Doing Too Much

Mitchell and Scarlet are back for another episode of Doing the Most, and true to form, they start with a simple conversation about raspberry sherbet and somehow end up exploring ADHD, hyperfocus, gardening obsession, medication names nobody can pronounce, and the growing list of projects taking over their lives. The episode begins with a surprisingly passionate debate about whether it’s sherbet or sherbert, along with a few other pronunciation pet peeves that drive them both crazy. As nurses, Scarlet and Mitchell share stories about medication names that seem designed to challenge even experienced healthcare workers. The conversation then takes a more personal turn as Mitchell opens up about feeling overwhelmed by his tendency to dive headfirst into new interests. What starts as a discussion about chickens and gardening becomes a deeper reflection on hyperfocus, productivity, anxiety, and the question of whether he’s been misunderstanding his own personality for years. After reviewing the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD, Mitchell wonders if what he’s experiencing is something different entirely, while Scarlet offers her perspective from the front row seat of living with someone who tends to operate at either zero or eleven. Along the way, they discuss: The great sherbet vs. sherbert debate Mispronounced words and medication names Life with a newly employed teenager Building “Al Coop Traz,” the world’s most secure chicken coop Gardening victories, failures, and aphid invasions Hyperfocus, anxiety, and self-reflection Why Mitchell always seems to have one more project Their latest television obsession: Widow’s Bay Staying up dangerously late binge-watching TV As always, it’s a mix of humor, real-life chaos, and two people trying to figure things out while doing the most. Mentioned in This Episode Raspberry Sherbet (or Sherbert?) ADHD and the DSM-5 Chicken coop construction Gardening and irrigation systems Kale, blueberries, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts Aphid battles Widow’s Bay Matthew Rhys Stephen Root Favorite Quote “I’ve always been zero or eleven.” Connect With Us If you’re enjoying the show, subscribe, follow, and share Doing the Most with friends who are also juggling too many projects, hobbies, and half-finished plans. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.