Where ARE My Keys?

Send us Fan MailEpisode 6: But I Look Like I Have It All Together | MaskingWhat happens when you're so good at holding everything together for everybody else that nobody realizes you're falling apart behind the scenes?For years, I was the organized one. The dependable one. The problem solver. The woman who could manage somebody else's entire life but couldn't seem to get her own laundry put away.And BABY, the exhaustion of keeping that professional ON switch flipped all day? WHEW!In this episode of Where Are My Keys?, we're talking about ADHD masking—the ways we hide our struggles, camouflage our personalities, overcompensate, and sometimes lose sight of who we really are while trying to fit in.I'm unpacking the labels I've carried (fake, phony, and flaky), rejection sensitivity, the hidden cost of appearing capable, and what I've discovered about myself since being diagnosed at 46.Because sometimes the woman who looks like she has it all together is using every ounce of energy she has just to maintain that appearance.And just because I make it look easy doesn't mean it IS easy.Join me for some laughs, a little vulnerability, and another round of "WAIT…THAT was ADHD?!"New episodes drop every Tuesday—unless ADHD gets in the way!Join the BRAINHIVE!Share this episode with somebody who needs to hear that struggling doesn't make them incapable.Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational conversations about ADHD. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailBONUS EPISODE: Hootin', Hollerin' & Other Unnecessary ConversationsExhibit A: A Monday Morning with Vik VarWooBRAINHIVE, THE DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. Remember when I told y'all BabyGirl said my stimming was less like stimming and more like hootin' and hollerin'?Welp. I present to you... EXHIBIT A.Welcome to the very first installment of Rants, Randomness, & Other Mindless Banter,  our "hopefully" recurring minisode series filled with absolute foolishness and fuckery.What started as an ordinary Monday morning somehow turned into nearly 30 minutes of unsolicited commentary, impromptu musical performances, conversations with Dolly, and enough random thoughts to fill approximately 50-leven browser tabs.In this episode, we're discussing absolutely everything and accomplishing... well, that's debatable.From daylight saving time confusion and Christmas decorating ambitions to raspberry jam, television obsessions, sensory overload, and a completely unsolicited defense of Generation X, you're getting an unfiltered glimpse of what happens when my brain has the microphone and absolutely nobody is supervising.No script. No agenda. No discernible transitions.Just me, my ADHD brain, and a whole lot of unnecessary conversations.Welcome to the foolishness, BRAINHIVE!Where Are My Keys? is a podcast about life after a late ADHD diagnosis — funny, real, a little chaotic, and VERY unserious.New full episodes drop every Tuesday... unless ADHD gets in the way.Join the BRAINHIVE!Website: https://www.wherearemykeyspod.comEmail: [email protected]: @WhereAreMyKeysPodDisclaimer: This minisode contains adult language, spontaneous foolishness, and absolutely no guarantees that we'll stay on topic.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailEpisode 5: The Little Girl Who Found Her Voice | Childhood, ADHD, faith, and finding your way back to yourself.What happens when you get diagnosed with ADHD at 46 and start looking back at the little girl you used to be?Well, apparently, she's been trying to tell you something for DECADES!In this episode of Where Are My Keys?, I'm taking a trip back to my childhood, when I was a shy, daydreaming, doodling little girl who never quite felt like she fit in, but somehow had PLENTY to say. And sing.We're talking about childhood experiences that make a whole lot more sense through the lens of a late ADHD diagnosis, the people who helped me recognize my gifts, and the creativity that's been part of me for as long as I can remember.And yes, there's a story involving Madonna, Barbie dolls, and a highly questionable homemade lotion. PLEASE. Don't ask. But underneath the laughter, there's something deeper: learning to look back at your life with curiosity instead of judgment, recognizing God's hand in your journey, and discovering that finding your voice might be about more than simply being heard.In this episode, we're getting into:Growing up shy, chatty, creative, and never quite fitting inThe childhood ADHD signs I recognize now that I didn't understand thenWhy being seen and feeling accepted aren't always the same thingDaydreaming, reading for hours, and sensory overstimulationThe teachers who recognized something special in meFaith, gratitude, and the wisdom behind two little words: Keep livingWhy I believe sharing our stories can help us rediscover ourselvesYour Turn, BRAINHIVE!When you look back at your childhood, what's something you recognize differently now?Maybe it's a behavior, a struggle, a creative passion, or something you always thought was just a personality quirk.What makes you look back and say, "WAIT…you mean I've been like this since I was a KID?!"Don't leave ya girl out here hangin' like a loose thread!Email me at [email protected]. I'd love to hear your story.Links + ResourcesBRAINHIVE Merch | The ADHD Shoppe:https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comSubscribe to Where Are My Keys? wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone else who may have 50-leven tabs open.Find me everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooA little reminder: I'm sharing my personal experiences, not providing medical advice. Recognizing yourself in a story doesn't automatically mean you have ADHD. If you're concerned about patterns affecting your life, consider talking with a qualified healthcare professional._____Where Are My Keys? Podcast | Funny. Real. A Little Chaotic. VERY UNSERIOUS.Hosted by Vik VarWoo. 💜Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailEpisode 4: THE ADHD TAX: A $2,000 Trip to GoodwillON. WHAT. PHONE?!What happens when a quick trip to Goodwill turns into a nearly $2,000 financial nightmare?Well, if your name is Vik VarWoo, apparently you get a stolen iPhone, a crash course in two-factor authentication, and a front-row seat to the absolute foolishness that is customer service.All I wanted was a little mother-daughter shopping time and some thrifted treasures for an interior design project. Instead, I spent the better part of a day trying to replace my phone, access my bank accounts, and convince approximately 50-leven security systems that I AM, IN FACT, VIK VARWOO.And somewhere along the way, Sunshine's LANDLINE became the unexpected hero of the entire ordeal.In this episode of Where Are My Keys?, we're talking about the ADHD tax — those extra financial, emotional, and time-related costs that can come with living with an ADHD brain.We're getting into:The Goodwill trip that went spectacularly LEFTThe two-factor authentication circle of HELLAgent 404, Agent Rewind, and the customer service chroniclesLate fees, lost items, forgotten groceries, and other ADHD taxesThe emotional cost of losing time, money, and peace of mindHow backups, safeguards, and a little preparation can save your beautifully wired brainPlus, meet Miss Briana, Quita, the Very Mindful, Very Demure Klarna Lady, and Sunshine — the unexpected supporting cast who helped me survive this entire mess.Because sometimes the ADHD tax isn't what you forgot.It's what it costs you to recover.Grab your keys, secure your phone, and come on into the Brainhive.Fair warning: There's a WHOLE LOT of grown-up language in this one. You've been warned!Join the Brainhive!Have you ever paid a ridiculous ADHD tax? Tell me about it! I'd love to hear your stories.Listen, follow, and connect: https://wherearemykeyspod.comFind me everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooA little housekeeping: I'm not a medical professional. Just a woman [of a certain age] sharing her experiences with late-diagnosed ADHD, doing some research, and figuring things out along the way. This podcast is for storytelling, connection, and general information, not medical advice.Funny. Real. Chaotic. VERY UNSERIOUS.LinksBRAINHIVE Merch | The ADHD Shoppe:https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comSubscribe to Where Are My Keys? wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone else who may have 50-leven tabs open.Hosted by Vik VarWoo.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailEpisode 3: WAIT…THAT Was ADHD Too?! | Reexamining decades of ViknessWhat do you mean I’ve been doing this my whole life…and it was ADHD?!In this episode, I’m talking about one of the wildest parts of being diagnosed later in life: looking back at your habits, quirks, struggles, work patterns, unfinished projects, emotional reactions, and random little ways of moving through the world and realizing…WAIT. THAT was ADHD too?!Some of it is funny. Some of it is validating. And some of it will have you staring into the distance like, “Now see…somebody could’ve told me this 30 years ago.”We’re getting into:The “quirks” that suddenly make a whole lot more senseWhy traditional 9-to-5 work may not fit every ADHD brainLearning to stop fighting yourself and build systems that actually workThe relief, grief, and straight-up audacity of late diagnosisProtecting your energy like you protect your edgesJoin the BRAINHIVE conversationWhat’s one thing you found out was related to ADHD that made you say, “WAIT…THAT TOO?!”Don’t leave ya girl out here hangin’ like a loose thread.Leave a comment or Email me at [email protected]é Merch | The ADHD Shoppe:https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comSubscribe to Where Are My Keys? wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone else who may have 50-leven tabs open.Hosted by Vik VarWoo.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailEpisode 2: Where ARE My Keys? | Laughing about the everyday chaos, but understanding that living through it isn't always funny.Ever spent 20 minutes looking for your phone while you're TALKING ON IT?Welcome to the Brainhive!In this episode, I'm talking about the everyday chaos of living with ADHD—from misplaced keys and forgotten essentials to the ridiculous systems I've created just to get out of the house.Because apparently, leaving the house requires a checklist, a prayer, and a little divine intervention.In this episode:The never-ending search for my keys.Why I made myself a sign to remember the essentials.Those moments when everyday forgetfulness becomes frustrating.Finding humor and giving ourselves grace.Join the BRAINHIVE conversation!What's the most ridiculous place you've ever found something you lost?I'd love to hear your story.---> Email me at [email protected]._________Get Your DJ Dopamine Merch here!_____Stay connected!Subscribe to Where Are My Keys? wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear they're not alone.We're learning. We're laughing. And apparently, we're looking for our keys while we're doing it.Hosted by Vik VarWoo.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailEpisode 1: So...I Have ADHD | The Most ADHD Diagnosis Appointment ImaginableWhat do you mean I've been walking around for 46 years with ADHD and NOBODY TOLD ME?!Welcome to Where Are My Keys?, a podcast about figuring out life after an adult ADHD diagnosis—one lost item, forgotten appointment, and 50-leven open tabs at a time.In this very first episode, I'm sharing the story of how I discovered I had ADHD at 46. From pandemic-era brain fog and a dismissive psychiatrist to a primary care doctor who finally connected the dots, the journey to my diagnosis was anything but straightforward.And baby, the actual evaluation? Between getting the appointment time wrong, losing my keys, and struggling with the test instructions, the diagnosis probably should've been complete before I even sat down.But getting answers was only the beginning.In this episode, we're talking about:The symptoms that made me realize something wasn't quite right.My frustrating journey to getting answers.Receiving my official ADHD diagnosis on January 5, 2023.The relief of finally understanding my brain—and the grief that followed.The emotional breakdown that helped me realize how much I'd been carrying.Why I created Where Are My Keys? and what I hope we can discover together.Join the BRAINHIVE conversation!Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? What was your first reaction when you finally got answers?Or are you still trying to figure out whether ADHD might explain some of your lifelong experiences?I'd love to hear your story.***Email me at [email protected]._____Stay connectedSubscribe to Where Are My Keys? wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with somebody who needs the reminder that they are not broken — they may just finally be getting the right explanation.We’re learning, we’re laughing, and apparently…we’re discovering our whole personality has been giving ADHD for decades.Hosted by Vik VarWoo.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Where Are My Keys? A podcast about figuring out life after an adult ADHD diagnosis…one lost item, forgotten appointment, and 50-leven open tabs at a time.I'm Vik VarWoo, and after sitting on this podcast idea for almost two years, I’m finally doing the thing! AND the gag is...I'm launching on my 50th birthday which is during ADHD Awareness Month. Perfect timing, eh? Around here, we’re talking about late diagnosis, executive dysfunction, dopamine, masking, work, relationships, perimenopause, identity, creativity, and all the random ADHD foolishness nobody warned us about.Expect honesty, humor, tangents, music, and more than a few moments of:“WAIT…THAT was ADHD?!”If you’ve ever looked back at your life and realized your brain may have been telling a very different story than the one you were given...welcome to the BRAINHIVE!Because apparently…we’ve been looking for more than just the keys.Subscribe and come figure this thing out with me.Connect with WAMKWatch/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereAreMyKeysPodEverything Vik + WAMK: https://linktr.ee/iamvikvarwooShop The ADHD Shoppe: https://theadhdshoppe.etsy.comHosted by Vik VarWoo