ADHD Alchemy Podcast

About ADHD Alchemy Podcast

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.

Publisher

Jessica Covington

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Feb 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   From Misfit to Meaning: ADHD, Identity, and Finding Your People

   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. (christine.polite@gmail.com) 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. (https://myadhdalchemy.com) Learn more at fit-ology.com. (https://fit-ology.com) Join the conversation (https://www.fit-ology.com/adhd-strength-hub) – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs (https://fitology.setmore.com/classes/20e223cd-2545-4f33-b3e6-30b22b25d923) – 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” (https://www.fit-ology.com/distracted-to-done-by-jessica-fields-covington) Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” (https://www.fit-ology.com/move-your-body-move-your-mind-map) Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (https://www.fit-ology.com/alchemymain) (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/fitologyADHDcoach ) Fancy Brains Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/fancybrains/) Jessica on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacovington/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fitology_adhd/) Blog on Medium (https://medium.com/@fitology) Music 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.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Why We Need to Find the ADHD Girls Earlier—and What Five Minutes Can Change

   Today Jessica talks with Cynthia Hammer and Kristan Shimpi, two leading advocates working to make sure girls with ADHD are recognized, supported, and understood before years of shame and misunderstanding take hold. Cynthia is the founder of Find the ADHD Girls and Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Diagnosed with ADHD at 49, she turned her own late discovery into a lifelong mission to help girls get identified early and receive the support they need. Kristan is trained through the Duke ADHD Program, holds a PhD in Special Education and Curriculum Instruction, and brings decades of experience in ADHD research, girls’ leadership, problem-solving, and volunteer development. Together, they explore what ADHD looked like in their own childhoods, why bright girls are so often missed, and how earlier recognition can help children develop self-understanding instead of internalizing criticism. They also share why advocacy does not require expertise or endless spare time: one email, conversation, or shared resource can make a meaningful difference. Learn more about the movement and become a volunteer advocate at FindTheADHDGirls.org/advocates (https://findtheadhdgirls.org/advocates). Parents and caregivers can explore the organization’s free checklist at FindTheADHDGirls.org/checklist-form (https://findtheadhdgirls.org/checklist-form). Inside this episode: Cynthia’s late ADHD diagnosis at age 49 and the shame she had to unlearn Kristan’s childhood experience of being bright, energetic, and misunderstood Why good grades do not rule out ADHD How girls can be labeled “willful,” chatty, careless, or difficult when they need support Why early recognition can prevent years of negative self-talk and masking How a strengths-based understanding of ADHD helps girls develop confidence Why workplaces and classrooms benefit from more than one neurodivergent person at the table How five minutes a week of advocacy can help change the future for ADHD girls Your Lab Kit Notice the full pattern. Replace one old message. Take just five minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. (https://myadhdalchemy.com) Learn more at fit-ology.com. (https://fit-ology.com) Join the conversation (https://www.fit-ology.com/adhd-strength-hub) – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs (https://fitology.setmore.com/classes/20e223cd-2545-4f33-b3e6-30b22b25d923) – 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” (https://www.fit-ology.com/distracted-to-done-by-jessica-fields-covington) Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” (https://www.fit-ology.com/move-your-body-move-your-mind-map) Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (https://www.fit-ology.com/alchemymain) (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/fitologyADHDcoach ) Fancy Brains Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/fancybrains/) Jessica on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacovington/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fitology_adhd/) Blog on Medium (https://medium.com/@fitology) Music 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.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   ADHD, Movement, and Finding Focus When Your To-Do List Feels Impossible

   Today Jessica talks with Ashley Grant about movement, ADHD overwhelm, and why getting your body moving can change far more than your fitness level. Ashley shares how she went from a childhood full of dance, tae kwon do, and activity to nearly two decades of sedentary work—and how one decision to take movement seriously changed the way she feels, works, and sees herself. What began as a personal commitment became More Movement, Please, a refreshingly real fitness podcast for people who want encouragement without perfectionism. This conversation also explores the practical challenges of ADHD: overloaded to-do lists, time blindness, task paralysis, doomscrolling, guilt, and the pressure to get eight hours of work done in one magical hour. Ashley and Jessica talk about why movement can help clear the mental clutter, support focus, and make it easier to begin again. Learn more about Ashley, her writing, and her shows at FamousAshleyGrant.com (http://famousashleygrant.com/). Find the More Movement, Please podcast at FamousAshleyGrant.com/fitness (https://famousashleygrant.com/fitness). Inside this episode: How movement became Ashley’s therapy, church, and favorite kind of healthy habit Why she created More Movement, Please as a raw, real-life fitness diary What ADHD overwhelm, time blindness, and task paralysis look like in everyday life Why fear of making a mistake can send us straight into doomscrolling How systems, support, and an opposite-brain partner can make a real difference Why an intense workout is not the only way to get a mental reset How “movement snacks” can help support focus and task transitions throughout the day Why you do not have to be a fitness expert to be a valuable contributor and encourager Get in touch with Ashley at her website (https://famousashleygrant.com), on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/famousashleygrant/), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FamousAshleyGrant), on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@FamousAshleyGrant) or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygrant/). Your Lab Kit Have a movement snack Create a 5-minute backup Catch the fear before the scroll ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. (https://myadhdalchemy.com) Learn more at fit-ology.com. (https://fit-ology.com) Join the conversation (https://www.fit-ology.com/adhd-strength-hub) – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs (https://fitology.setmore.com/classes/20e223cd-2545-4f33-b3e6-30b22b25d923) – 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” (https://www.fit-ology.com/distracted-to-done-by-jessica-fields-covington) Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” (https://www.fit-ology.com/move-your-body-move-your-mind-map) Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (https://www.fit-ology.com/alchemymain) (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/fitologyADHDcoach ) Fancy Brains Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/fancybrains/) Jessica on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacovington/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fitology_adhd/) Blog on Medium (https://medium.com/@fitology) Music 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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