Sniffing Out The Link Between ADHD And Smell

An episode of the ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD podcast, hosted by Martin West, titled "Sniffing Out The Link Between ADHD And Smell" was published on May 14, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.

May 14, 2025 ·53m · ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD

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Summary

Join your hosts, Paul & Martin (the ex co-mayors of ADHDville), as they take a deep dive into the surprisingly fascinating (and sometimes bizarre) connection between ADHD and SMELL. Why do some ADHDers crave the scent of petrol, old books, or cinnamon like it's a dopamine buffet? Why do certain perfumes make us want to gag? And—wait—did Martin just drop the horrifying truth that we start smelling like old people in our 50s?! In this episode, we're sniffing out the science, swapping weird smell-related childhood stories (magnesium ribbon cigarettes, anyone?), and debating whether TikTok fame is worth an Adderall color lottery. So whether you're hypersensitive to smells or couldn't detect a gas leak if your life depended on it, hop into our metaphorical tractor (don't ask) and ride along through ADHDville—where detours are the scenic route, and distractions are part of the charm. Stay pungent, friends. 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. This is an entertainment podcast and does not substitute for individualized specialist advice.

Episode Description

Join your hosts, Paul & Martin (the ex co-mayors of ADHDville), as they take a deep dive into the surprisingly fascinating (and sometimes bizarre) connection between ADHD and SMELL.

Why do some ADHDers crave the scent of petrol, old books, or cinnamon like it’s a dopamine buffet? Why do certain perfumes make us want to gag? And—wait—did Martin just drop the horrifying truth that we start smelling like old people in our 50s?!

In this episode, we’re sniffing out the science, swapping weird smell-related childhood stories (magnesium ribbon cigarettes, anyone?), and debating whether TikTok fame is worth an Adderall color lottery.

So whether you’re hypersensitive to smells or couldn’t detect a gas leak if your life depended on it, hop into our metaphorical tractor (don’t ask) and ride along through ADHDville—where detours are the scenic route, and distractions are part of the charm.

Stay pungent, friends.

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.

This is an entertainment podcast and does not substitute for individualized specialist advice.