The Neurodivergent Nurse Podcast

14/05/2025

New Episode! "Too Much Information Is Our Love Language"

Ever catch yourself giving a full TED Talk just to explain why you were five minutes late? In this episode, we unpack the ADHD urge to overexplain—why we do it, how it’s misunderstood, and what it’s really costing us. Spoiler...

Ever catch yourself giving a full TED Talk just to explain why you were five minutes late? In this episode, we unpack the ADHD urge to overexplain—why we do it, how…

08/05/2025

ADHD brains chase motion.
Not always because we’re driven, but because stillness feels like failure.
Restlessness looks like energy.
But if we mistake it for motivation, we risk overcommitting, overexerting, and overdoing it— again.

Pause before you act.
Ask: “Is this clarity, or is it discomfort I’m trying to outrun?”

You don’t have to answer the urge just because it’s loud.

05/05/2025

New Episode! "How to Get the Help You Need When ADHD Makes It Hard to Ask"

ADHD can make asking for help feel impossible—especially when you're overwhelmed. In this episode, I share how a friend helped me get the care I couldn’t ask for myself, and why every ADHDer needs someone who knows their patt...

ADHD can make asking for help feel impossible—especially when you're overwhelmed. In this episode, I share how a friend helped me get the care I couldn’t ask for my…

11/04/2025

We notice the silence.
We try harder when things feel off.
We show up—again and again—hoping someone will match the energy.

It’s not neediness.
It’s the ache of wanting to feel secure.

If you’ve ever been the one who always tries…
You’re not alone.

23/03/2025

You’ve always been the one others lean on.
The one who gets it.
Who holds space.
Who keeps going, no matter how heavy it gets.

But deep down, maybe all you’ve really wanted was for someone to look at you and say:

“You don’t have to do this alone. You can put this down now.”

Because even strong hearts get tired.
Even quiet pain deserves to be heard.
And you are allowed to be held, too.

If this feels like you… this post was made for you..

22/03/2025

Socializing isn’t always as simple as it seems—especially when you have ADHD.
From missed social cues to mental fatigue after small talk, the struggle is real.

20/03/2025

Your anxiety isn’t just noise—it’s trying to tell you something. ✨ Here are 5 things it might be communicating. Which one resonates with you the most?

20/03/2025

ADHD fatigue isn’t just about being physically tired—it’s the mental and emotional exhaustion that sneaks up on you in ways you don’t always expect. From constantly helping others to carrying the weight of the future in your mind, these hidden forms of fatigue can drain your energy without you even realizing it.

Which type of ADHD fatigue do you relate to the most?

19/03/2025

I admire the betta fish because I also am
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beautiful and want to fight everyone

15/03/2025

ADHD frustration is knowing exactly what you need to do—but somehow, still not doing it. The struggle is real, but so is the resilience. ✨ What’s your biggest ADHD frustration?"

14/03/2025

I live in 2 states.
Constant anxiety & North Carolina

12/03/2025

If you love someone with ADHD, you might notice moments when they seem distant—pulling away even when nothing is wrong. It’s not because they don’t care. In fact, it’s often the opposite.

ADHD can make it hard to balance connection and personal space. Hyperfocus can make hours (or days) disappear. Social burnout can drain energy without warning. Time blindness makes us think, I’ll text back in a minute… and suddenly, it’s next week.

But here’s the truth: distance doesn’t mean disinterest. If someone with ADHD seems distant, it might just mean their brain is processing in its own way. Patience and understanding go a long way.