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ADHD Alchemy Podcast

ADHD Alchemy Podcast

By: Jessica Covington
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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 really IS like living life on “hard” mode when everyone else is set to “easy.” Together, we’re untangling the mess of shame and misperceptions about ADHD to find the strength in every challenge and change the global conversation about our Fancy Brains.Copyright 2026 Jessica Covington, Fusion Fitness LLC and fit-ology. All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • ADHD in Women: Postpartum Brain, Masking, Burnout, and the Identity Shift No One Expects

    ADHD in Women: Postpartum Brain, Masking, Burnout, and the Identity Shift No One Expects
    May 20 2026
    Motherhood changes your brain. Literally.In this conversation, we explore the complex overlap between ADHD in women, postpartum brain, burnout, and identity shifts that often surface in midlife.Sara brings a therapist’s lens to the nuanced question so many women ask:Is this ADHD — or is this just motherhood?We unpack how hormone changes, sleep deprivation, and the fourth trimester can temporarily mimic executive dysfunction — and when it may signal something deeper. You’ll hear about matrescence (the developmental transition into motherhood), gray matter changes in the brain, and why “mom brain” is not a personal failure.We also explore:Why burnout is often the first sign something needs attentionHow decades of masking can create low-grade nervous system traumaThe shame narrative many bright women carryHow therapy creates space to release internalized self-correctionThe difference between therapy and coaching — and how they can complement each otherThis episode is for the woman who feels exhausted, scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from herself — especially if she used to feel capable and steady.There is nothing wrong with you.Sometimes the system missed you.Sometimes the season changed you.And sometimes all those are true.Learn more about Sara and her work at www.sarakmorganlpc.com Your Lab Kit: Take a burnout inventory. Rewrite one old narrative. Educate before you evaluate.----------------------------------------------------------------------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 PageFancy Brains Facebook GroupJessica on LinkedInInstagramBlog on MediumMusic 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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    48 mins
  • ADHD Motivation, Structure, and Dopamine: Why Gamifying Your Life Actually Works

    ADHD Motivation, Structure, and Dopamine: Why Gamifying Your Life Actually Works
    May 13 2026
    People with ADHD aren’t struggling because they lack discipline.They’re struggling because they’re trying to function inside systems that were never designed for the way their brains work.In this episode, Jessica talks with Heather, founder of Quests for Success, about what happens when you stop trying to force productivity through shame and start building systems that work with your brain instead.Heather shares her journey from perfectionism-driven success to burnout, layoffs, and eventually creating a radically different approach to motivation—one built around gamification, dopamine, and flexible structure.Originally designed for her own neurodivergent kids, Heather’s system turns weekly goals into quests, progress into visible rewards, and everyday effort into something that actually feels engaging.Together, they explore:• Why many ADHD women rely on shame and perfectionism to function• The difference between structure that supports you vs. structure that traps you• How gamification can create dopamine-rich motivation• Why consistency—not perfection—is the real goal• How learning to accept your brain can rebuild self-trustThey also talk about something many women experience but rarely name: the emotional rollercoaster of high-capacity days and low-capacity days, and how to work with those natural cycles instead of fighting them.Heather shares a powerful metaphor she uses with her children—and herself:If you have ADHD, you’re not broken.You’re in magic school, learning how to harness your power.Learn more and reach out to Heather: QuestsForSuccess.cominfo@questsforsuccess.comLab KitThe "Under-Structured" TestEffort, Not OutcomeCreate Your Own Quest----------------------------------------------------------------------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 PageFancy Brains Facebook GroupJessica on LinkedInInstagramBlog on MediumMusic 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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    46 mins
  • ADHD, Burnout, and Consistency: How to Build a Flexible Life and Business That Actually Works

    ADHD, Burnout, and Consistency: How to Build a Flexible Life and Business That Actually Works
    May 6 2026
    If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind — in your business, your house, or your relationships — this episode is for you.In this episode, I sit down with brand and web designer Tabitha DeSeranno to talk about the real, messy intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. We unpack the pressure to be “consistent,” the burnout that comes from forcing rigid productivity systems, and the freedom that comes from building your business around how your brain actually works.Tabitha shares how she learned to stop fighting her hyperfocus, create flexible structure instead of rigid schedules, and design her workflow in a way that supports both her business and her nervous system. We also explore the emotional side of ADHD—shame, overwhelm, relationship struggles, parenting with executive dysfunction, and the quiet fear that maybe you’re secretly just “bad at life.”If you’ve ever felt brilliant one day and utterly incapable the next… if you’re tired of trying to productivity-hack your way into being someone you’re not… this conversation will hit home.Inside this episode:Why “consistency” often feels impossible with ADHDHow rigid productivity advice backfires for neurodivergent womenThe hidden strengths ADHD can bring to entrepreneurshipWhy flexible structure works better than strict schedulesHow shame and self-criticism quietly fuel burnoutThe power of designing your life and business around your actual brainContact Tabitha: Her website, Spark and Soul DesignInstagramLinkedInLab Kit: Flex blockBoring first Somatic reset----------------------------------------------------------------------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 PageFancy Brains Facebook GroupJessica on LinkedInInstagramBlog on MediumMusic 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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    37 mins
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