What if the reason you “never finish anything” wasn’t laziness… but wiring?

In this episode, I sit down with Nicola Thomas, ADHD coach and founder of the much-loved Finish It Friday sessions, to talk about how we can create structures that actually work for neurodivergent brains. Nicola shares her own unmasking journey, the importance of community, and why body doubling can be an absolute game-changer for people with ADHD.

We explore:

• Why masking is exhausting (and what happens when you finally stop)
• The beauty of body doubling and why it works when nothing else does
• Creating gentle accountability that empowers rather than shames
• Redefining productivity: why “done” is always better than “perfect"

This is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed: equal parts validating, practical, and reassuring.

Magic Moments

• “I thought I was broken. Then I learned my brain just works differently.”
• “Body doubling isn’t about someone pushing you. It’s about not being alone in the doing.”
• “We’ve spent so long forcing ourselves into systems that don’t fit. No wonder we’re tired.”

In short, if you’ve ever stared at your to-do list and felt completely paralysed, this conversation will remind you: you’re not broken, you just need better tools (and maybe a body double).

You can find Nicola online at https://www.thebusybrain.co.uk/ or on Instagram @nicbusybrain.

Resources mentioned in this episode include the books Unmasked by Ellie Middleton and We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise.