Episode 137 - ADHD & Choice Paralysis: Why We Freeze (and How to Unfreeze)

We’re your ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, and this week we’re talking about something that hits every single one of us with an ADHD brain at the worst possible moments: choice paralysis.You know the scene.You walk into a coffee shop. 383 billion drink combinations. You just wanted an espresso with a little extra water… but it “doesn’t have a name.” So you walk out with nothing. Or worse, a Venti Americano you didn’t want.Paul doesn’t get choice paralysis. He once moved to Palermo on a whim and stayed three years.Martin, on the other hand, still hasn’t spent $1,000 he owes himself from 2020 because he can’t decide what instrument to buy.Together, we break down: Why the ADHD brain treats every option like an emergency 🚨 The difference between small choices (wine labels, screw tops, gold foil) and big life decisions Three weirdly effective hacks to break the brain freeze (including the coin flip trick that actually works)Plus: a quiz about Eddies in history, a run-in with a Michelin sommelier, and the real reason Paul buys rosé based on font design.If you’ve ever stood in a supermarket aisle for 20 minutes trying to pick a pasta sauce… this one’s for you.🔔 Subscribe for fresh ADHD chaos every Tuesday.ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!---------------------------------------Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.