What’s actually happening when an elite athlete locks in at the top of a run? In this bonus episode of Angry on the Inside, Jess and Jeannine look at the 2026 Winter Olympics through an ADHD lens not to inspire, but to recognize what’s really happening on the ice and in the air. Because it’s not just grit. It’s regulation. From Alyssa Liu’s pre-performance ritual in figure skating, to Alex Loutitt’s management of adrenaline and risk in ski jumping, to Amber Glenn’s ability to reset after a mistake in real time this episode breaks down what nervous system management looks like at the highest level of competition. These are ADHD women competing on a world stage. And their brains don’t disappear under pressure. They’re actively managing attention, emotion, sensory input, and adrenaline moment by moment. This isn’t about “overcoming ADHD.” It’s about recognizing regulation as a skill. If you’ve ever been told focus is just willpower, this episode reframes what performance really looks like and why visibility matters. CHAPTERS — ADHD on Ice 00:02 – It’s Not Just Grit: ADHD & Olympic Focus 01:25 – ADHD at the Olympic Level: Recognition, Not Overcoming 02:07 – Alyssa Liu: Sensory Chaos & Active Regulation 03:59 – Alex Loutitt: Adrenaline, Risk & Regulation 05:36 – When Athletes Talk About ADHD 06:03 – Amber Glenn: Returning to Steady 07:55 – Modulating Adrenaline at the Elite Level 08:34 – Focus Isn’t Willpower. Regulation Is a Skill.

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