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Girls That ADHD
by Sayaka Sayeed and Anushka Phal
Join Anushka and Sayaka, two brown ADHD therapists with ADHD, as we break down the frustrations, consequences, benefits and tips on functioning in a neurotypical world. Every week, we deep dive into ADHD topics and share our personal and professional thoughts on navigating life, culture, work, business and relationships, with less jargon and more unhinged fun.
Episodes
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Rising Above the New Years Resolution “Failure”
It’s March which means many of us may or may not have forgotten the goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year. No judgement here, we totally get the spike of motivation in January that seems to lose us when life comes back in full force. BUT, the good news is, there is no rule against...
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Why Does Everyone Have ADHD Now?
This week, your two favourite ADHD therapists are sitting down to answer the question on many minds: Why does everyone have ADHD these days? Look, we get it! There has absolutely been an increase in ADHD diagnoses in the past few years. But, contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with...
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Is This ADHD Or Am I Just Ethnic?
This is a BIG question we hear VERY often as culturally-aware therapists. So, if you’ve been trying to answer this alone, this episode was made for you. It’s not unusual to see similarities between your culture and the ADHD traits often identified. Talking over one another, big expressions of...
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Telling People You Have ADHD is Oddly Complicated
Sharing your ADHD diagnosis can feel risky, dangerous, and can even lead to disappointment sometimes. BUT, preparing yourself for the worst possible outcome isn’t preparation, it’s anxiety. So, how can we ACTUALLY prepare to share this information? In this episode, we talk about how to decide who...
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ADHD, Sex & Shame: Reclaiming Pleasure Without the Pressure
From shame and sensory overload to impulsivity, emotional disconnection, and difficulty communicating needs, the effects of ADHD on sexuality and desire are CHAOTIC to say the least. We invited Natasha Lama, a registered psychotherapist and neurodivergent sex therapist to discuss ALL that comes...
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How ADHD Shows Up in Relationships (And How to Work With it)
This week, we are revisiting old-school Girls That ADHD! No guest speakers, just two ADHD therapists with ADHD, sharing lived experience and our expertise on all things ADHD relationships! Whether you are: An ADHDer dating a non-ADHDer An ADHDer dating an ADHDer A non-ADHDer dating an ADHDer OR a...
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Too Much, Too Queer, Too Real: Unmasking ADHD with Mish
DISCLAIMER: This episode is filled with mini tangents and conversational pivots. If you’re looking for a scripted podcast, this isn’t for you. If you’re looking for candid, funny conversations between three therapists who just get it, then welcome! Grab a snack, a drink, and unwind with us. This...
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ADHD Brains + Money Mistakes: Shame-Free Finance with Inaam
Impulsive spending, financial avoidance, accidental missed bills - these are just some of the hidden costs of ADHD. Money and ADHD can be a messy mix. Add in the cultural rejections of having open conversations about money and there you have a successful case of shame-filled, fearful adults who…
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Trauma, Parts Work & ADHD: Healing the Undiagnosed Years
In this week’s episode, we explore how unrecognised or unmanaged ADHD in adulthood often leads to trauma, and how parts work offers a compassionate, practical way to make sense of inner conflict and self-blame. With the incredible Caroline Burrows, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker,...
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Time Agnosia, Rhythms & Routines: Rethinking ADHD Time Management
We’re baaaack!! If you’re new here, we are Anushka and Sayaka, your two ADHD therapists with ADHD, here to help you navigate the beautiful, chaotic life as an ADHDer. If you’re a returning listener, we are so happy to have you back here. In our first episode of season 3, we sat down with Dr Royan...
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Celebrating Wins as an ADHD-er
In this season finale of Girls That ADHD, ADHD therapists Sayaka & Anushka explore why ADHDers struggle to celebrate themselves — and how to start. From redefining what counts as a “win” to creating dopamine-friendly rituals, we share practical ways to acknowledge your progress and end the shame...
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ADHD & Self-Compassion
In this episode of Girls That ADHD, ADHD therapists Sayaka & Anushka explore why self-compassion is so hard for ADHDers — and how to shift from shame to support. We talk about unlearning negative self-beliefs, reframing inner criticism, giving yourself permission to rest, and building confidence...
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Internalised Ableism & ADHD: Why You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough
In this episode of Girls That ADHD, ADHD therapists Sayaka & Anushka unpack internalised ableism — what it is, where it comes from, and how it shows up in ADHDers as burnout, perfectionism, masking, and self-blame. Learn how to recognise it, shift your self-talk, and start managing ADHD from a...
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ADHD & Thought Spirals: How to Stop Overthinking
If your brain LOVES to spiral into worst-case scenarios and overthinking… we see you. In this episode, we explore what thought spirals look like with ADHD, why they happen, how they can derail your focus, mood, and motivation and provide practical tools and strategies you can use to get out of...
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Emotional Regulation Pt 2: How to Track Dysregulation and Stay Regulated
In this episode, we go deeper into understanding emotional regulation with ADHD. If you ever feel like you’re too much, numb, spiraling, or overstimulated — this one’s for you. We explore how to track your dysregulation patterns and bring yourself back to regulation and include ADHD-friendly...
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ADHD Masking & Baby Steps to Unmask
ADHD masking: it helps you fit in — but at what cost? In this episode, Sayaka and Anushka unpack the concept of masking with ADHD: what it is, why we do it, and how it slowly chips away at your identity, energy, and self-worth — especially for women and marginalised folks. Unmasking is scary —…
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An Intro to Dating with ADHD (Ghosting, Limerence & RSD)
Sayaka and Anushka get real about dating with ADHD — the thrill, the burnout, and the confusion in between. From online dating dopamine loops to limerence, rejection sensitivity, masking, and the constant “am I being too much?” spiral, we dive deep into what makes modern dating so intense (and...
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Why Boredom Feels So Painful with ADHD (and What to Do About It)
In this episode of Girls That ADHD, Sayaka and Anushka dive deep into the internal experience of ADHD boredom — the under-stimulation, the thought spirals, the restless body, the urge to do everything and nothing at once. We then explore ADHD-friendly strategies like pairing tasks, bilateral...
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Making Routines with ADHD: How To Stay Functional (Without Hating Your Life)
Routines are essential and often feel impossible for ADHDers. In this episode of Girls That ADHD, ADHD therapists and business owners Sayaka and Anushka get real about what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to building flexible, sustainable routines that support your wellbeing and...
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How to Set Goals with ADHD (That Actually Stick!)
Setting goals with ADHD doesn’t have to mean burnout. In this episode, Sayaka and Anushka — two ADHD therapists + business owners — share how they set goals that actually work for their brains. We talk: How to figure out how many goals you can manage Priorities vs “nice to haves” Breaking down...
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Morning Routines for your ADHD
On our season finale, Sayaka and Anushka talk about the importance of having a slow morning routine for your ADHD brain and provide tips on how you can build one for yourself! Please leave us a review if you’ve enjoyed our podcast so far - it really helps us reach more ADHD-ers and understand…
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How to Highlight ADHD Strengths at Work
Today Sayaka and Anushka break down how you can highlight your strengths as an ADHD-er during a job interview and utilise your unique ADHD traits in the workplace. This episode is packed with helpful tips and information on how you can word your traits in a positive light on your CV/Resume or at…
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Emotional Regulation (AAAH!)
Today Sayaka and Anushka talk about the rollercoaster of emotions ADHD-ers feel and provide some management techniques to help emotionally regulate! We talk about the brain chemical imbalances that cause emotional control and mood changes, how ADHD can be mistaken for other disorders…
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Time Agnosia, Time Management and Organisation
Sayaka and Anushka go further into what time blindness and time agnosia is and what it can look like for ADHD-ers; ADHD paralysis and burnout; waiting mode when you have an appointment in the middle of the day (SPOILER: DON’T DO THIS IF YOU CAN AVOID IT) and provide more ADHD friendly time...
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Self-Monitor, Self-Control, Plan & Organise
In this episode, Anushka and Sayaka go through what struggling with self-monitoring and self-control can look like as ADHD-ers and provide some tips to helps plan and organise your day to day lives according to your energy levels and sensory needs. To stay updated, download resources, ask…
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A Day of Executive Dysfunction
Having ADHD in a neurotypical world is difficult - period. Executive dysfunction is not “cute or quirky”. In this episode, Anushka and Sayaka go through what a day of executive dysfunction could look like for us ADHDers and how one small thing can lead to a snowball of consequences that turn into...
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Women that ADHD
Women often tend to go undiagnosed when compared to men - surprise surprise! Today we talk about why: is it social conditioning, cultural roles, difference in symptoms, lack of research and education on women’s health, lack of equity and resources? The answer is all of the above. Ffs. To stay...
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Debunking ADHD Myths (FIGHT ME!)
Today we break down the common myths of ADHD we are all tired of hearing and debunking them one by one. In other words, this is how to fight people who don’t believe you have ADHD and think it's just a fun, quirky personality trait you've adopted from social media. lol. To stay updated, download...
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To Diagnose or Not to Diagnose? That is THE question.
Today we break down the ADHD diagnosis options and processes currently in Australia! Is spending the $$$ to get a diagnosis worth it? We also rant about the frustrations of the diagnosis processes along the way, because it is a real pain. To stay updated, download resources, ask questions or to...
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What is ADHD: Types & Symptoms
In our pilot episode, join Anushka and Sayaka, two ADHD therapists with ADHD, break down what ADHD is, the three types of ADHD and their symptoms! To stay updated, download resources, ask questions or to give us feedback contact us on our Instagram or TikTok @girlsthatadhd or check out our…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Anushka and Sayaka, two brown ADHD therapists with ADHD, as we break down the frustrations, consequences, benefits and tips on functioning in a neurotypical world. Every week, we deep dive into ADHD topics and share our personal and professional thoughts on navigating life, culture, work, business and relationships, with less jargon and more unhinged fun.
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Sayaka Sayeed and Anushka Phal
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Join Anushka and Sayaka, two brown ADHD therapists with ADHD, as we break down the frustrations, consequences, benefits and tips on functioning in a neurotypical world. Every week, we deep dive into ADHD topics and share our personal and professional thoughts on navigating life, culture, work,...
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