ADHD Alchemy Podcast

If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently, who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks, who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem normal, and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Along the way, we'll have trusted guest experts join us too.Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Being an adult with ADHD

ADHD Alchemy Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Jessica Covington, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jessica Covington hosts ADHD Alchemy Podcast, a health show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  Why We Need to Find the ADHD Girls Earlier—and What Five Minutes Can Change

  Sep 30, 202635 min

  Today Jessica talks with Cynthia Hammer and Kristan Shimpi , two leading advocates working to make sure girls with ADHD are recognized, supported, and understood before years of shame and misunderstanding take hold. Cynthia is the founder of Find the ADHD Girls and Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Diagnosed with ADHD at 49, she turned her own late discovery into a lifelong mission to help girls get identified early and receive the support they need. Kristan is trained through the Duke ADHD Program, holds a PhD in Special Education and Curriculum Instruction, and brings decades of experience in ADHD research, girls’ leadership, problem-solving, and volunteer development. Together, they explore what ADHD looked like in their own childhoods, why bright girls are so often missed, and how earlier recognition can help children develop self-understanding instead of internalizing criticism. They also share why advocacy does not require expertise or endless spare time: one email, conversation, or shared resource can make a meaningful difference. Learn more about the movement and become a volunteer advocate at FindTheADHDGirls.org/advocates . Parents and caregivers can explore the organization’s free checklist at FindTheADHDGirls.org/checklist-form . Inside this episode: Cynthia’s late ADHD diagnosis at age 49 and the shame she had to unlearn Kristan’s childhood experience of being bright, energetic, and misunderstood Why good grades do not rule out ADHD How girls can be labeled “willful,” chatty, careless, or difficult when they need support Why early recognition can prevent years of negative self-talk and masking How a strengths-based understanding of ADHD helps girls develop confidence Why workplaces and classrooms benefit from more than one neurodivergent person at the table How five minutes a week of advocacy can help change the future for ADHD girls Your Lab Kit Notice the full pattern. Replace one old message. Take just five minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential . We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.

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  Episode #33

  ADHD, Movement, and Finding Focus When Your To-Do List Feels Impossible

  Sep 23, 202631 min

  Today Jessica talks with Ashley Grant about movement, ADHD overwhelm, and why getting your body moving can change far more than your fitness level. Ashley shares how she went from a childhood full of dance, tae kwon do, and activity to nearly two decades of sedentary work—and how one decision to take movement seriously changed the way she feels, works, and sees herself. What began as a personal commitment became More Movement, Please , a refreshingly real fitness podcast for people who want encouragement without perfectionism. This conversation also explores the practical challenges of ADHD: overloaded to-do lists, time blindness, task paralysis, doomscrolling, guilt, and the pressure to get eight hours of work done in one magical hour. Ashley and Jessica talk about why movement can help clear the mental clutter, support focus, and make it easier to begin again. Learn more about Ashley, her writing, and her shows at FamousAshleyGrant.com . Find the More Movement, Please podcast at FamousAshleyGrant.com/fitness . Inside this episode: How movement became Ashley’s therapy, church, and favorite kind of healthy habit Why she created More Movement, Please as a raw, real-life fitness diary What ADHD overwhelm, time blindness, and task paralysis look like in everyday life Why fear of making a mistake can send us straight into doomscrolling How systems, support, and an opposite-brain partner can make a real difference Why an intense workout is not the only way to get a mental reset How “movement snacks” can help support focus and task transitions throughout the day Why you do not have to be a fitness expert to be a valuable contributor and encourager Get in touch with Ashley at her website , on Instagram , on Facebook , on YouTube or on LinkedIn . Your Lab Kit Have a movement snack Create a 5-minute backup Catch the fear before the scroll ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential . We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.

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  Episode #31

  Late-Diagnosed ADHD in High-Achieving Women: Masking, Grief, and Reclaiming Your Brain

  Sep 9, 202638 min

  What if the reason life feels harder than it “should” isn’t a personal failure—but a different way your brain works? In this episode, Jessica sits down with licensed mental health counselor Amelia Howard to explore the deeply layered experience of late-identified ADHD in high-achieving women. Together, they unpack the hidden cost of competence, the emotional toll of masking, and the grief that can surface when you finally understand your brain. Amelia shares her personal journey of recognizing ADHD in her 40s—after years of success, leadership, and “holding it all together”—and how that realization reshaped both her life and her clinical work. This conversation goes beyond surface-level ADHD traits and dives into the emotional realities: exhaustion that rest can’t fix , the pressure to appear “fine,” and the invisible labor of holding everything together. They also explore the turning point—from asking “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need?”—and how self-compassion, support, and small strategic changes can create a more sustainable way of living and working. If you’ve ever felt capable on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a new way forward. Connect with Amelia at her website , her email , Facebook or Instagram . Your Lab Kit: Reframe the question (what do I need)? Identify invisible labor. See your mask. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential . We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.

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  Episode #30

  ADHD, Motherhood & the Myth of “Normal”: Redefining Disability, Rest, and Self-Advocacy with Gabriella Mooney

  Sep 2, 202644 min

  What if the problem isn’t you… it’s the world you’ve been trying to fit into? In this conversation, Gabriella Mooney shares what happened when her son’s ADHD diagnosis cracked something open in her—and how it led her to finally recognize her own brain. We go beyond the usual ADHD talking points and into something deeper: the quiet accommodations she was already making, the exhaustion of motherhood layered with a constantly-on brain, and the complicated relationship so many women have with rest. Gabby brings a perspective I don’t hear often—and deeply respect. She talks about ADHD as a disability , not as a limitation, but as a reflection of a world that isn’t built for different kinds of brains. Whether or not you use that language, her framing will challenge you in the best way. We also talk about: The “reverse masking” happening at home vs. school Why rest feels so loaded (and why five minutes can trigger guilt) The cycle of burnout, recovery, and learning to say no How community becomes a nervous system regulator—not just support The long, ongoing process of self-acceptance This is not a neat, tied-up conversation. It’s honest, nuanced, and real—just like the experience of living with ADHD. If you’ve ever felt like you should be able to handle more… or wondered why everything feels harder than it “should”… this one will land. And if you take nothing else from this episode, take this: You are allowed to need what you need—without guilt. Your Lab Kit The 5 Minute Boundary Somatic reset and guilt check-in It can wait. Get in touch with Gabriella: Instagram: @pantsoff (Gabriella Mooney) ATL Free Fair: https://www.atlfreefair.com ATL Free Fair on social media (Instagram/Facebook): @atlfreefair ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential . We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.

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  Episode #30

  Is ADHD Really Neurodivergent? Rethinking Neurodiversity and “Normal” Brains

  Aug 28, 20266 min

  Is ADHD really “neurodivergent” — and if so, what exactly is it diverging from? In this short solo episode of ADHD Alchemy , Jessica questions the idea that there is one “normal” kind of brain and everything else is a deviation from it. What if neurodiversity isn’t an exception to the rule, but the rule itself? Jessica digs into the meaning of normal , the biological variation found throughout the living world, and the possibility that different kinds of brains are not errors or anomalies, but natural variations that have persisted for a reason. She explores questions like: Why do we assume there is one standard human brain? Is ADHD actually outside the norm, or is it one expression of the incredible variation in human brains? Is neurodivergence better understood as part of neurodiversity , rather than a departure from “normal”? And what happens when we stop treating average as synonymous with normal ? This is a short, thought-provoking episode about ADHD, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, brain differences, and what it really means to be “normal.” The invitation is simple: What if ADHD isn’t a divergence from “normal” at all? What if a wide variation in human brains IS actually normal — and ADHD is simply one expression of that diversity? What do you think? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential . We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.

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