Ever felt like your brain went through a blender? In this fascinating episode, Amy and Megan dive deep into the science of "mom brain" and the massive neurological restructuring that happens during parenthood (spoiler: it's as significant as adolescence!). Whether you're a parent, considering parenthood, or just curious about how major life changes affect our neurodivergent minds, you'll discover:

Join our hosts as they challenge harmful stereotypes about "mom brain" and explore how major life transitions reshape our neurological landscape. Whether you're navigating parenthood with ADHD, supporting someone who is, or interested in how our brains adapt to big changes, this episode offers validation, scientific insights, and practical perspectives on embracing your evolving brain.

In this episode of Ctl + Alt + Think: Conversations with Neurodivergent Minds, Amy and Megan dive into the concept of “I just need to” — those tasks we tell ourselves should be simple but often feel impossible to complete. They explore why these “just need to” moments can be deceptive indicators of deeper blocks and discuss strategies like time-blocking, recipe cards, and delegation to navigate them. Tune in to hear relatable stories, including how both hosts have approached their own tricky “just need to” situations and insights on balancing support with self-compassion. This candid conversation sheds light on why it’s not always as simple as “just doing it” and how to navigate our own unique brain wiring to actually get things done.

In this episode of CTRL + ALT + THINK, Amy and Megan dig into the love-hate relationship that neurodivergent minds have with deadlines. From helpful tips like using visual timers to fun deadline hacks, they share strategies for managing (or sometimes dodging) deadlines without losing too much sanity. Amy dives into how energy management can make or break her approach to deadlines, while Megan explores how self-imposed deadlines, turned external for accountability, keep her on track. They discuss the dance of “urgent” versus “interesting” work, debate the power of rest, and laugh about those inevitable deadline fails that only ADHD brains can truly appreciate. It’s a laid-back chat for anyone who’s ever stared down a deadline and wondered, “Is this a motivator or just plain stress?” Tune in for insights, laughs, and a few techniques to help make deadlines work with you, not against you!