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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 5 MIN

Catastrophising, Intrusive Thoughts & AuDHD Motherhood |

from AuDHD and Then Some. · host Ellie AuDHD of AuDHD and then some.

Why do neurodivergent parents catastrophise so intensely? In this emotionally honest ADHD podcast episode, Ellie talks about intrusive thoughts, OCD traits, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and AuDHD motherhood after her daughter goes away to Cornwall and her brain spirals into worst-case scenarios.This episode explores:• ADHD catastrophising• intrusive thoughts in ADHD and autism• OCD traits and anxiety• emotional dysregulation• neurodivergent parenting• AuDHD motherhood• hypervigilance and overthinking• why ADHD brains struggle to relax• rejection sensitivity and fear• neurodivergent mental healthIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly imagined worst-case scenarios, or struggled to calm your nervous system as a neurodivergent adult or parent, this episode will make you feel less alone.🎧 AuDHD And Then Some — unapologetically autistic and emotionally honest.

Why do neurodivergent parents catastrophise so intensely? In this emotionally honest ADHD podcast episode, Ellie talks about intrusive thoughts, OCD traits, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and AuDHD motherhood after her daughter goes away to Cornwall and her brain spirals into worst-case scenarios.This episode explores:• ADHD catastrophising• intrusive thoughts in ADHD and autism• OCD traits and anxiety• emotional dysregulation• neurodivergent parenting• AuDHD motherhood• hypervigilance and overthinking• why ADHD brains struggle to relax• rejection sensitivity and fear• neurodivergent mental healthIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly imagined worst-case scenarios, or struggled to calm your nervous system as a neurodivergent adult or parent, this episode will make you feel less alone.🎧 AuDHD And Then Some — unapologetically autistic and emotionally honest.

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