Happily Distracted® Podcast

Grifters, Reality TV and Other Life Distractions

Welcome back to Happily Distracted, your favorite ADHD podcast. If you’ve ever seen an influencer with a Birkin bag telling you to DM them the word “wealth”, you’ve seen a grifter at work. And today, we’ll prepare you for all of their BS and more. On this episode of the Happily Distracted podcast, sisters Leyla Phillip and Monya jump from Leyla’s fascination with cartel leader “Elcho/El Mencho” and recent violence near Puerto Vallarta to a larger discussion of the “Tony Soprano Effect” and why power draws people in.   They then shift into Reality TV, critiquing a new Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Amanda, a self-proclaimed “money coach,” as an example of an ultimate online grifter—someone who’s selling expensive retreats and courses without credentials, using influencer buzzwords, limited spots, and MLM-style tactics.   They offer red-flag phrases that every grifter loves to use while urging listeners to do the real work, ask questions, and not chase too-good-to-be-true promises. Get that Grifter gone! Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast] Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. Give a little love to your favorite ADHD humor hub! And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Tweaking Reality (and Yes, the Housewives Too) Sobriety Style

Hot take: most things in your life don’t need a full overhaul… they just need some tweaking. In this episode, Leyla and Monya unpack their current obsession with “tweaking”—and before anyone gets concerned, Leyla is still in the sisterhood of sobriety. We're not talking about that kind of tweaking, okay? This is about taking what already works and making it better, funnier, and way more interesting. From Peter Attia’s longevity philosophy, to lifting heavier, to falling down a rabbit hole of TikTok DJs remixing songs into something weirdly addictive—this is about small shifts that completely change the experience. Monya talks about beautifully reworked hotels that feel brand new without starting from scratch, while Leyla fully leans into the magic of a good mashup. And then they ask the question no one asked—but everyone should have: What if The Real Housewives… was actually good again? Instead of the same recycled drama, they imagine a version with humor, connection, and women who actually like each other (groundbreaking). It’s equal parts ridiculous and… kind of makes sense. Somehow, it all circles back to real life—recovery, growth, and appreciating the people who show up when it matters. Because sometimes, the difference between stuck and happy… is just a small bit of tweaking. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - @HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Comedians, Serial Killers and MomTok

This week, Leyla and Monya share what’s been “happily distracting” them. The distractions include YouTube videos about European pop culture, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" (aka MomTok) and how it’s better than “The Real Housewives”, and documentaries about Eddie Murphy and Aileen Wuornos (respectively).   Monya says her main focus this week is recommitting to better sleep after returning to work, explaining how watching TV used to help quiet her mind. They also debate group vacation planning, complain about streaming services releasing episodes weekly, and rave about Spanx Air Essentials. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us about YOUR happy distractions this week!   Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Seeking Sister Wife: Reality TV Polygamy and Other ADHD Distractions

What happens when ADHD brains get obsessed with reality TV polygamy? This episode goes there. Welcome back ADHD community and reality TV fans! If you love funny podcasts about living with ADHD, you’re in the right place. On this episode of Happily Distracted, sisters Leyla and Monya dive into a mix of high and lowbrow distractions. Monya is relearning French with Babbel, while Leyla is fully pulled into TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife. They break down: * How some couples come across as manipulative * What body language reveals about discomfort * One surprisingly stable family dynamic * And the “science” behind women bonding (according to reality TV) They also make it clear: consent matters, and they’re not here for anything questionable — just real talk with ADHD humor.    Plus, nostalgic childhood stories because sometimes the best distraction is a happy one .What are YOU happily distracted by this week? Tell us in the comments.   Need more ADHDistraction?  Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube -  Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube.  And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!

Til Death Do Us Distract with Dan Caton

Meet the man behind the content queen: it’s Leyla’s husband, Dan Caton! With the hesitancy of a very smart husband who doesn’t want to say the wrong thing, Dan talks about what it’s like being married to Leyla’s ADHD brain and all the missing keys and whirlwind topic changes that come with it. They share early dating moments that revealed Leyla’s chaos, including her pandemic-era bottle-collecting obsession that filled her condo, and how Dan learned to adapt (mostly by relocating to another room). Leyla also tells the story of when Dan proposed and she said yes… just not to the ring. Dan also shares his own Reality tv love, ‘Married to Medicine’, and tells his tale of going from Bravo skeptic to super fan. Need more ADHDistraction? Check me out and come say hi! TikTok - @leyla.phillip Instagram - @happilydistractedpodcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HappilyDistractedPodcast Want to happily distract me? Leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or drop me a comment on Spotify or Youtube. And remember: Distractions aren’t the problem - they’re the party!