Episode 144 - Summer Special 1

Welcome to the Summer Special Edition of A New Cougar! 🐆 Paul is off for a couple of months, so it’s just me (Martin) holding down the fort in ADHDville.In this week’s solo episode, we’re getting real about the chaos of the ADHD brain. I’m reading from the ADHDville Gazette, which means we’re covering everything from the existential dread of a dentist appointment (and the weird pride that comes with actually going) to the classic ADHD move of showing up for an appointment that doesn’t exist... because I made a reminder for a date I never booked. 😅We also dive into the science of why sleep deprivation makes us terrible at reading facial expressions—and why that explains so much about our morning interactions. Plus, I open up about the recent loss of my dog Eddie, looking at grief through the lens of ADHD and "object permanence." It’s a mix of messy, emotional, and (hopefully) relatable.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into a box, had a brain that just whirs at 2 AM, or wondered why you're exhausted after a simple trip to the store, this one is for you.Listen now and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!💬 Drop a comment: Do you struggle with sleep or grief as an AuDHD/ADHDer? I want to hear your stories.