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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
  • Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Autism: Identity, Faith, and Nervous System Support

    Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Autism: Identity, Faith, and Nervous System Support
    Oct 21 2026
    Today Jessica talks to Jasmine Rivera about late-diagnosed ADHD and autism, and the deeper work of rebuilding identity after survival mode.Jasmine shares what it looks like to unlearn an abusive past, understand her own nervous system, and stop treating herself like a problem to be solved.This conversation also explores how faith, self-awareness, and practical supports can help neurodivergent women feel safer in their bodies and more grounded in who they are.Inside this episode:What changed when Jasmine finally had language for ADHD and autismHow shame can keep you stuck in old survival patternsWhy “two nervous systems” can feel like two competing needs at onceThe role of discernment, sensitivity, and spiritual grounding in her lifeHow journaling, timers, movement, and headphones help her regulateWhat parenting a neurodivergent teen has taught her about flexibility and patienceWhy being seen starts with seeing yourself clearly firstIf you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to fix yourself, struggled to understand why your brain seems to work differently, or wondered who you are beneath years of masking and survival mode, this is your episode. Jasmine’s story is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about learning to understand yourself, honor your needs, and find your way home to who you’ve been all along.You can join Jasmine's Facebook group for Christian AuDHD Women, follow her page on Facebook, subscribe to her Substack or check out her Instagram page.Your Lab KitWrite it down without analysis.Set a clean exit timer.Choose a regulating tool.----------------------------------------------------------------------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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    29 mins
  • ADHD Executive Dysfunction in Women: Why “Just Start” Doesn’t Work (and What Actually Does)

    ADHD Executive Dysfunction in Women: Why “Just Start” Doesn’t Work (and What Actually Does)
    Oct 14 2026
    Today Jessica talks to Crystal Chittick—writer, founder, and unfiltered life guide—about what it really means to live, work, and build a life with ADHD when your brain doesn’t follow conventional rules.Crystal shares her late discovery of ADHD alongside becoming a mother—and how that collision forced her to re-evaluate everything: how she learns, how she works, and how she defines success.This conversation goes straight at the frustration so many women feel when the advice is “just get started”… and their brain simply won’t cooperate.Inside this episode:Why “just start” is one of the least helpful pieces of ADHD adviceWhat executive dysfunction actually feels like from the insideGrowing up labeled “smart but distracted”—and how that shapes identityThe hidden cost of being forced into rigid systems that don’t fit your brainCreative learning strategies that actually work (and why they’re often penalized)How to structure your day around one core focus instead of overwhelming to-do listsADHD and relationships: explaining yourself without over-explainingThe power of relationship check-ins and shared accountabilityRedefining success as feeling alive instead of chasing external metricsLetting go of perfectionism and learning to work with your brain—not against itThis one is deeply validating if you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more—but stuck in patterns you can’t “logic” your way out of.You can reach out and learn more about Crystal at her Substack or LinkedIn.Your Lab Kit: Replace a to-do list with one win. Build a trigger chain. Say less, but stay connected.----------------------------------------------------------------------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
  • From Misfit to Meaning: ADHD, Identity, and Finding Your People

    From Misfit to Meaning: ADHD, Identity, and Finding Your People
    Oct 7 2026
    What if the thing you’ve spent years trying to “fix”… is actually the thread that connects you to your people?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Christine Polite to explore what it really means to grow up feeling like a misfit—and how that identity can quietly become your greatest source of connection, clarity, and self-trust.Christine shares her nonlinear career path (including a Cake Boss appearance), her late ADHD diagnosis, and the moment she realized she had to extend the same compassion to herself that she offers her children. Together, they unpack the layered experience of discovering ADHD through parenting, navigating stigma in the workplace, and redefining professionalism on your own terms.This conversation moves beyond labels and into something deeper: how we find belonging by being seen as we actually are.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit—but also suspect that might be the point—this episode will meet you right where you are.Reach out to Christine by email here. Your Lab Kit: Wear one truth today. Build a micro-community signal. Try a somatic reset - ask "am I safe to be me here?"----------------------------------------------------------------------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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    33 mins
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