Travel can be thrilling — and exhausting — for brains that don’t operate “by the book.” Today, we explore ADHD and how it intersects with travel.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Our individual experiences with ADHD: how we were diagnosed, what it means to us, how it shows up in travel
• Why we’re talking about ADHD and travel: There’s not a lot of research out there on how ADHD intersects with travel, so this is an important topic!
• Personal experiences navigating ADHD while traveling: hyperfocus, impulsivity, sensory sensitivity, low frustration tolerance, and creative problem solving
• How ADHD impacts traveling with friends or partners
• Overstimulation and post-stimulation crash-outs and how to manage them
• Practical tactics for ADHD travelers: body doubling, routines, planning strategies, and tips that keep your brain on track

Discussion Highlights:

• Tyler: Her experience with ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and what’s helped her in her journey
• Nikki: Her experience with self-diagnosis in adulthood, learning along the way
• Maddie: Her experience with diagnosis as a child and a lifelong journey with ADHD
• Group discussion: navigating ADHD highs and lows while traveling, strategies that work, and tips for others

Resources & Tactics:

• Body Doubling techniques
• ADHD travel hacks: lists, reminders, check-ins, pacing your schedule
• Therapy & mental health support

Next Episode: March Travel Talks → Rome, etc.

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Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YouTube)