Best AVHD Podcasts (2024)

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Sorry, we're really emotional | RSD and ADHD 22:10

9h ago22:10

22:10

Send us a Text Message. We're back for Season 3!! Ever wonder why you feel emotions more intensely than others? Avery and Valerie unpack ADHD's relation to Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and how emotional dysregulation impacts it. Let's discuss its symptoms, why it happens, who it affects, and how to stop being a doormat to your own emotions. If y…

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Weird ADHD Things No One Talks About 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we're talking about some weird niche things that are totallyyyyy our ADHD's fault. From constantly yapping while folding up a blowup mattress to developing new accents, we're talking about a lot of odd side effects we experience from having ADHD. If you liked this style of content or want to hear more of us -…

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Speed Dating the Dyses: Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia 8:21

3M ago8:21

8:21

Send us a Text Message. Today we're speed dating! Who? The Dyses - or, better known as Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia. We're briefly introducing you to the three most common learning disorders that affect those who are neurodivergent and those who are not. (We'll dive in deeper to each one in different episodes, coming soon.) If you liked th…

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Travel Hacks for ADHD | How to Properly Pack for Travel 17:29

3M ago17:29

17:29

Send us a Text Message. As Avery prepares for her study abroad, her and Valerie review different styles of travelers, how they pack for trips, and how ADHD decision paralysis and decision fatigue impacts this while discussing some tips and tricks to avoid overpacking - Avery's biggest challenge yet. If you liked this style of content or want to hea…

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Official AVHD State of the Union Address 24:10

3M ago24:10

24:10

Send us a Text Message. In an episode premiering a day before AVHD's first birthday, we update y'all on the AVHD State of the Union (global news and life updates from your parasocial besties). This episode includes discussion around Lewis Hamilton being white washed, Avery telling Valerie she needs to date an air sign, Avery's love for sharks, and …

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As a Concept... 24:42

4M ago24:42

24:42

Send us a Text Message. Released from the Patreon and brought to the public, one of our special rot logs - a.k.a. our long phone calls to each other to try and get the dopamine flowing. Today we're rotting and discussing **as a concept** what a concept is, Avery's K-Pop hyperfixation, Y/N Wattpad Fanfictions, Beekeeping and DILFS, and Valerie's ide…

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Quick Study Tips for ADHD 10:13

4M ago10:13

10:13

Send us a Text Message. In a short and sweet episode wishing good luck to those studying for finals, Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD-friendly study tricks that have worked for them and help motivate you to push through your finals. If you liked this style of content or want to hear more of us - check out our Patreon: patreon.com/AVHD Check out our b…

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Making Friends With ADHD 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Avery and Valerie discuss the difficulties surrounding making and maintaining friends when you have ADHD - since out of sight is often out of mind. It's difficult to make friends in your 20s, how does ADHD affect that as well? Outside of research and discussion, Valerie gets on her soapbox about walkable cit…

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Catastrophizing: Making A Big Deal Out of It 15:58

4M ago15:58

15:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Avery and Valerie discuss a common cognitive distortion for people with and without ADHD - Catastrophizing. This type of negative thinking, closely related to rumination, can make things seem like a much bigger issue than they are. We talk about making a mountain out of a molehill and coping strategies to st…

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Sticking to Routine with ADHD (Skincare Edition) 19:57

4M ago19:57

19:57

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie discuss their basic skincare routines plus advice on how to properly stick to one - especially with ADHD. Additionally, we learn about Avery's snail mucin (hack?) and the invasive Apple Snails that are flooding our TikTok feeds with forbidden pink boba, officially making this an anti-Apple Snail podcast. Al…

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A Short Visit From the Dopamine Man 12:18

4M ago12:18

12:18

Send us a Text Message. Let's get that dopamine! Today we get a visit from the dopamine man and we get to chat about dopamine production. Of course, people with ADHD struggle with their dopamine uptake due to issues with our dopamine receptors, but knowing ways to assist in dopamine production is essential to living a happy, healthy, *rewarding* li…

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So You Think You Have ADHD? 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

Send us a Text Message. Get your pen and paper out! Today we are taking the ADHD test. If you've ever wondered if you should get evaluated for ADHD or if you just want to poke a little fun at yourself and your habits, join us in taking this online ADHD test. (Warning, it's brutally honest.) Check out our blog posts on AVHDPodcast.com for further in…

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Handling Life Changes with ADHD 11:07

5M ago11:07

11:07

Send us a Text Message. We're constantly changing and evolving, and we thought we'd change things up with a very short episode on changes, transitions, and challenges those create for us with ADHD. If you need someone to give you a pep talk through it, we've got your back. Check out our blog posts on AVHDPodcast.com for further insight and research…

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Hot Girls Rot! | ADHD and Burnout 18:02

5M ago18:02

18:02

Send us a Text Message. Are you burnt out? Avery and Valerie talk about burning out with ADHD, why it's different for those with ADHD, its symptoms, how tell if you're burning out or burnt out already, and how to take care of yourself when burnt out. Check out our blog posts on AVHDPodcast.com for further insight and research, and follow us on soci…

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Dating with ADHD 17:28

5M ago17:28

17:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Avery and Valerie discuss the challenges of dating with ADHD, including the gamification of dating through dating apps, hyperfixation, emotional dysregulation, and Avery's high school crush on Captain America. Check out our blog posts on AVHDPodcast.com for further insight and research, and follow us on socia…

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ADHD in Women Discussed By Two Women With ADHD 22:57

5M ago22:57

22:57

Send us a Text Message. Happy International Women's Day! This episode is dedicated to women, particularly those with ADHD. Avery and Valerie discuss the differences between men and women and how their ADHD presents itself, why most women don't get diagnosed with ADHD until later in life, ADHD struggles particular to women, and their personal anecdo…

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2024 Spring Favorites 21:29

5M ago21:29

21:29

Send us a Text Message. An off-the-cuff episode where Avery and Valerie talk about what's in and out this spring season. Included are products and life changes that are being implemented and working out well for us. Listen for tips and tricks for self care, life hacks, personal development, and more. Check out our next Monday blog post on avhdpodca…

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Scratching the Itch 35:39

6M ago35:39

35:39

Send us a Text Message. Meet Brian - our last braincell! This episode, a tried Avery and Valerie talk about things that give dopamine and generate serotonin - from noises to textures to everything in between. Let's get some dopamine to make our brains go brrr (and make Brian's life easier). What scratches the itch for you? Let us know! Disclaimer: …

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Rumination Nation 19:37

6M ago19:37

19:37

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about rumination - our tendency to hyperfixate on situations (for better or worse) - and how to properly cope with spiraling thoughts. Rumination Queen Valerie gets picked on for her Libra Moon and Avery explains how sometimes all you need is a shamrock shake. Disclaimer: We are not medical professiona…

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Books That Altered Our Brain Chemistry 23:20

6M ago23:20

23:20

Send us a Text Message. As two lifelong readers (even as two adults with ADHD), Avery and Valerie share a list of books that have impacted them throughout their lives, from childhood to now. Do you have any favorite books? Let us known on our socials @AVHDPodcast. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the S…

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All or NOTHING!!! 18:24

6M ago18:24

18:24

Send us a Text Message. An ADHD guide to letting progress happen the healthy way. In this episode, Avery and Valerie tackle ADHD's problem with perfectionism and impulse control, why we're so *all or nothing* in everything we do, and how we personally work to overcome the hurtle of choosing slow progress in longer-term projects instead of just doin…

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Getting the Ick 21:36

6M ago21:36

21:36

Send us a Text Message. Happy Valentine's Day! Today we yap about what gives us the ick - both because of dating, and sensory issues - a common problem for people with ADHD. Much love! (And much ick.) Support the Show.By AVHD

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Caffeine and ADHD 16:36

6M ago16:36

16:36

Send us a Text Message. We woke up from a caffeine nap just to talk about this! As two former baristas, Avery and Valerie are discussing caffeine and its effect on ADHD, stimulant medication's problems with caffeine, why we can sleep after downing a cup of coffee with absolutely no problem, and more. PSA: Consume caffeine responsibly! (Unlike one o…

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The Yassification of Football 20:11

6M ago20:11

20:11

Send us a Text Message. It's Superbowl Season! Sports is one of Avery's hyperfixations and in this episode Avery and Valerie discuss the upcoming superbowl through the lens of... yes, Taylor Swift... Included are chats about the massive uplift amongst sports and the inclusion and increase of women in sports and sports culture in recent years, High …

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Customizing Life with ADHD 29:14

6M ago29:14

29:14

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about customizing their devices to best cope with their ADHD, planners and what works for them currently, and what's worked for them in the past. Basically: How to girlboss to compensate for bad brain days. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.…

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ADHD and Gaming 23:24

7M ago23:24

23:24

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about gaming! We dive into some research behind why it's perfect for us with ADHD, as well as our passion for video games and why certain games make our brains happy. Disclaimer: We're not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.…

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Avery's Comedy Special!!! 34:52

7M ago34:52

34:52

Send us a Text Message. A little life update, including Avery's comedy special and Valerie's near-death experience. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.

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Our ADHD Hyperfixations (Pt. 2) 44:10

7M ago44:10

44:10

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about their hyperfixations, old and new. This includes but is not limited to: Pokémon Go!, Coffee and Tea, Studio Ghibli, etc. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.By AVHD

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Diva Down! Breakups and ADHD 16:02

7M ago16:02

16:02

Send us a Text Message. DIVA DOWN!!! (But it's a bonus episode, so diva UP!) Valerie's solo episode is a heavy episode. She talks about recent life experience, some research into how people with ADHD deal with breakups, loss, and grief. Included: tips on how to battle ADHD's emotional dysregulation and rumination. Disclaimer: We are not medical pro…

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Our ADHD Hyperfixations (Pt. 1) 48:46

7M ago48:46

48:46

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about their hyperfixations, old and new. This includes but is not limited to: Prohibition, Pokémon, Batman, etc. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.By AVHD

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I Keep Forgetting Things! 26:50

7M ago26:50

26:50

Send us a Text Message. Avery keeps forgetting her kindle, and Valerie forgets her ID. This episode of AVHD, we discuss ADHD, the correlation between ADHD and forgetfulness , our struggles with object permanence, and our current coping mechanisms to overcome them. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the S…

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ADHD and Music 23:47

7M ago23:47

23:47

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD and music: how it helps, their favorites, and their recommendations for music for stimulation. Plus... we may or may not formally invite Pitbull to the pod. (We love you Mr. Worldwide.) Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.…

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We Chose Chaos 16:45

7M ago16:45

16:45

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie had a hard time deciding on what to talk about: hint, hint. This episode, we're chatting about Decision Paralysis! From ADHD struggles in the grocery store, daily decision fatigue, and how to make your life easier by making less decisions (it's a little more nuanced than that). Disclaimer: We are not medica…

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Cleaning With ADHD 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

Send us a Text Message. FYI: We may have recorded this episode in October... Oops. But here it is! This time around, we're discussing ADHD and Cleaning - one of our many challenges due to our executive dysfunction. Included are some ways we get inspired to clean and keep things tidy. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with…

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2024: The Year of Executive Dysfunction 18:40

7M ago18:40

18:40

Send us a Text Message. We're talking goals! Avery and Valerie share their resolutions and goals for 2024 and executive dysfunction throughout the episode. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.By AVHD

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Avery's Birthday and Val Goes Nonverbal 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

Send us a Text Message. Welcome To Season 2! We'd like to treat you to a little Bonus Episode - Happy New Year! Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.By AVHD

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ADHD Life Hacks 21:18

10M ago21:18

21:18

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about a handful of things that have helped with managing their ADHD in their adult lives, why digital planners never work for them, and how to make the world a little more accessible for neurodivergent people like us. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two women with ADHD. Support the S…

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Waking Up With ADHD 29:40

10M ago29:40

29:40

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie are finally back! With many life updates and a tutorial on how to wake up with ADHD - plus Avery talking extensively about her new ring and Valerie's insatiable quench for Supernatural. We're glad to be back. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.…

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(Mis)Handling Emotions 42:15

11M ago42:15

42:15

Send us a Text Message. Today Avery and Valerie are talking about emotional dysregulation, how they deal with the changing tides, and recent problems of their own. (All while recording the podcast during a hurricane.) Disclaimer: We're not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD. Support the Show.…

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Just A Little Life Chat 24:29

12M ago24:29

24:29

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie catch you up on life stuff, including school, book recommendations, AI, astrology, and not having anything figured out. Disclaimer: We're definitely not medical professionals. Support the Show.By AVHD

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Help! We're Frozen! 28:25

12M ago28:25

28:25

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Avery and Valerie talk about their recent cases of ADHD Paralysis and extreme overwhelm. Remember, drink your water and take your meds. Disclaimer: We're not medical professionals, just two silly girls with ADHD. Support the Show.By AVHD

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Executive Dysfunctioning for 36 Minutes 36:05

1y ago36:05

36:05

Send us a Text Message. Valerie and Avery discuss their struggles with their executive function, its dysfunction, and girl dinners. (Our executive dysfunctions pop off for 36 minutes straight.) Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. Support the Show.By AVHD

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Hot Girls Have the DSM6 on PreOrder 58:57

1y ago58:57

58:57

Send us a Text Message. Avery and Valerie talk about the apparent gifted kid to ADHD diagnosis pipeline, as two formerly gifted kids in school. They share a lot of frustration about how smart kids usually don't get diagnosed just because they're smart and how school systems tend to overlook kids with ADHD and other learning disabilities according t…

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Our ADHD 43:17

1y ago43:17

43:17

Send us a Text Message. First pod!!! Valerie and Avery talk about their personal experiences being diagnosed with with ADHD as adults, their current life events, hyperfixations, and how they can't spell Adderall. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals! We just have ADHD. Support the Show.

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