Why does momentum just die when you have ADHD—right when things start going well? In this grounded, real-talk episode of Hypercast, Melissa and Brianna unpack why ADHD follow-through collapses around the 80% mark, and what actually works when motivation runs out. 👉 If you’re tired of being told to “just try harder,” this conversation will feel like a reset. 💬 In this episode -Why ADHD momentum disappears even when you care -The 80% wall: when interest fades and shame kicks in -How to find “finishers” who complement your strengths -The 4 pillars of sustainable follow-through: Novelty, Passion, Urgency, Challenge -How to work with your interest-based nervous system instead of against it -Real stories, lived experiences, and the systems that actually help ADHDers get things done ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Free Resource 👉 Download Melissa’s Burnout Reset Guide – your 5-step toolkit for ADHD burnout recovery: https://www.likemindcoaching.com/free-download ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👥 Co-Hosts Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD & Neurodiversity Coach & Educator Website → https://likemindcoaching.com Brianna Morton – Neuro-affirming Therapist & ADHD Coach Website → https://understandingadhd.ca ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 Watch Next 👉 VIDEO → [link coming soon] 👉 VIDEO → [link coming soon] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📒 Mentioned in This Episode ADHD in Women Workshop → https://understandingadhd.ca ADHD Conference 2025 (Kansas City) Info → https://chadd.org/conference/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps 💬 Join the Conversation What part of this episode hit home for you? Drop your aha moment in the comments ↓ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👍 Support the Show Subscribe to Hypercast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast Share this with someone whose momentum keeps stalling — they’ll thank you later.

I thought treating my ADHD would solve everything. Instead, it uncovered something I'd been missing for years—my autism. What happens when your ADHD meds work, but you're still struggling? When the diagnosis explains some things, but not everything? This episode is about the complex reality of having both ADHD and autism (AuDHD), how they mask each other, and what changes when you finally understand you have both. 👉 Subscribe to Hypercast for real talk on neurodivergent life: https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ In this conversation: -How ADHD and autism hide each other -Why stimulant meds can unmask autistic traits -The difference between meltdowns and shutdowns -Learning to recognize masking and sensory overwhelm -Why the DSM misses so many late-diagnosed adults -Moving from "floating through life" to understanding yourself This is raw, unfiltered conversation about dual diagnosis—equal parts recognition grief and relief. Melissa Llewellyn Snider - Melissa is an ADHD coach who supports neurodivergent adults finding their rhythm in work and life while building real confidence. She's the Executive Producer of Hypercast and offers 1-to-1 coaching. Learn more: https://www.likemindcoaching.com/ Brianna Morton - Brianna is an ADHD coach and neuroaffirming therapist who supports individuals navigating ADHD challenges with compassion and understanding. She offers therapy and coaching services. More about Brianna: https://www.understandingadhd.ca/about 🎥 Watch next: ADHD & Masking → https://youtu.be/Mz3zUbptYPg 💬 What part hit home for you? Let us know in the comments. Timestamps 0:00 – ADHD treatment revealed my autism 0:33 – Can you have both ADHD and autism? (AuDHD explained) 2:11 – How ADHD and autism mask each other 3:17 – Why ADHD diagnosis alone can miss autism 5:33 – ADHD meds and unmasking autistic traits 6:58 – Recognizing autism traits in yourself 9:43 – The “floating through life” feeling with AuDHD 13:14 – Everyday things neurotypicals don’t struggle with 14:23 – Special interests vs. ADHD hyperfixations 16:31 – How dual diagnosis changes communication 17:51 – Autistic meltdowns vs. shutdowns (real examples) 19:48 – Stop running on empty with ADHD & autism If you've ever wondered "Why am I still struggling even after my ADHD diagnosis?"—this one's for you. #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #NeurodivergentLife #ADHDPodcast #DualDiagnosis #hypercast 👍 Don't forget to subscribe, comment, or share this episode with someone who gets it 👉https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/IrVEjR69Dw/

Ever melted down over something small—like someone eating the last waffle? This isn’t about overreacting. It’s about being at your limit. ADHD emotion dysregulation hits fast, and recovery takes more than logic. Sometimes you don’t need a fix. You just need a minute. 📺Full episode: https://youtu.be/IIXfwrQPZcs 🎧 Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17442024 👀 More ADHD truth: @HypercastPodcast #ADHD #Neurodivergent #EmotionDysregulation #ADHDLife #ADHDMeltdown

Ever feel like you're failing your partner—no matter how hard you try? ADHD can twist even the best intentions into missed connections, misunderstood actions, and emotional disconnection. In this episode of Hypercast, we unpack the raw truth behind why relationships feel so hard when you're neurodivergent—and what can actually shift the dynamic. 👉 Subscribe to Hypercast for new episodes every other Week: https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎙 Meet Your Hypercast Hosts 🔹 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach, Educator & EP of Hypercast Melissa helps ADHDers build systems and strategies for life, work, and executive function challenges. 📍 https://likemindcoaching.com/ 🔹 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach, Educator & Therapist Brianna blends ADHD education with mental health support and executive function tools. 📍 https://understandingadhd.ca/ 🌐 More Episodes + Resources https://www.hypercastpod.com/ 🎥 Watch next: ADHD& Masking→ https://youtu.be/Mz3zUbptYPg 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast App Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 The ADHD partner paradox: caring deeply but dropping the ball 5:00 How masking impacts long-term relationships 8:30 Explaining behavior without sounding like you're making excuses 11:00 Emotional permanence and feeling unloved 14:00 Sensory sensitivities and intimacy 16:00 People pleasing, fawning, and abuse red flags 18:30 What real safety and support look like 19:45 You deserve love—even if you've been told otherwise #ADHD #NeurodivergentLife #ADHDPodcast 🧠 About Hypercast Real talk about ADHD life—challenges, systems, relationships, work, and the moments in between. Hosted by two ADHD coaches who’ve lived it. #ADHD #Neurodivergent #ADHDPodcast #Hypercast

Ever feel like your emotions hijack your brain? One second you’re fine—then you're spiraling over something as small as someone eating your last frozen waffle. If you live with ADHD, this emotional rollercoaster isn't just a personality quirk. It's a real, neurological experience—and you’re not alone. 👉 Subscribe to Hypercast for real, relatable ADHD conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: Why emotional dysregulation is so common in ADHD What’s actually happening in your brain during those explosive moments Tactics to manage intense emotions—in the moment and over time How shame, guilt, and internalized judgment make it worse What emotional self-trust really looks like (and how to rebuild it) This episode is about understanding what’s happening under the surface—and finding tools that actually make life feel more livable. 👥 Co-Hosts Melissa Llewellyn Snider Melissa is an ADHD coach and the Executive Producer of Hypercast. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and corporate education on ADHD and neurodiversity. 🔗 https://likemindcoaching.com Brianna Morton Brianna is an ADHD coach and therapist intern. She’s passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults through self-understanding and compassion. 🔗 https://understandingadhd.ca 00:00 Introduction: Emotional Hijacking 01:03 Understanding Emotion Dysregulation 01:19 The Window of Tolerance 04:01 Coping Mechanisms and Dysregulation 04:48 Impact on Relationships 10:47 Building Your Toolbox 17:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 28:40 The Window of Tolerance (And How to Use It) 33:10 Rebuilding Trust With Yourself After Dysregulation 37:25 Final Thoughts – You’re Not Broken Soundstrip Code: 5M2HMGQY2CR9JE2A

ADHD masking can make you forget who you are beneath the performance. After going no contact with family, I had to ask: What do I even like? What parts of me are actually mine? This was the beginning of finding myself again. 🎧 Full Hypercast episode → https://youtu.be/Mz3zUbptYPg #ADHD #Masking #Neurodivergent #Identity #Unmasking

“Every time I try to reach out, I get rejected... so I created a space where I don’t have to prove I belong.” In this short, Brianna Morton shares what it feels like to face rejection sensitivity—and how ADHDers can stop chasing approval and start building community that feels safe by default. 🎧 Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 📺 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/YcHLo5wtYDs 👉 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 💬 What does a safe space mean to you? Tell us in the comments. #ADHDCommunity #RejectionSensitivity #NeurodivergentBelonging #HypercastShorts

“If we keep trying to be the chameleon that matches everyone else, we’re just draining ourselves.” In this Hypercast short, Melissa reflects on the deep cost of masking and shape-shifting to fit in—especially for ADHDers and neurodivergent folks. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 📺 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/YcHLo5wtYDs 💬 Ever feel like you're shrinking yourself to make others comfortable? Let us know in the comments. #ADHDMasking #NeurodivergentEnergy #HypercastShorts #ADHDCommunity