AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?
This podcast follows the host's late-in-life journey through an AuDHD assessment, unpacking lifelong traits, their impact, and the coping strategies picked up along the way.
Episodes
Tag Teaming Titration! With Hannah Clark!
When I first had Hannah on the podcast neither of us had started medication for ADHD. Hannah and I have become great mates since we first met and as luck would have it we have been going through titration at the same time so we became titration buddies and started sending each other voice notes updating each other on how we were finding Elvanse, side effects, positive changes, things we were excit
The ADHDer's Guide To Self Discovery... With Professor Sol Smith!
After spending the summer in a titration bubble, I'm back! And who better to get season three off to an awesome start that the author of the new book "The ADHDer's Guide To Self Discovery", Professor Sol Smith! As always, I had an excellent time chatting with Sol, and this couldn't have happened at a better time as I was a couple of weeks into titration for Elvanse. We talked
The Weirdo Files : File 10 - The Art Of Eyerolling, Messy Cars & Accidental Floordrobes
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 9 - Unleashing Dopamine In Our Homes, Fashion & Friendship
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 8 - Spotting Neurodivergence In Loved Ones & Special Interests
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 7 - Life Hacks & Housework
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
From Titration Frustration To Titration Celebration!
It's finally happened and it's absolutely been worth the wait! This week, in a bonus episode, I talk about my experience of starting titration for Elvanse. Season three will start at the beginning of October but until then I hope you're enjoying The Weirdo Files with my bestie, Erin.Find out how you can help support The Big ADHD Fundraiser this year here!My merch has finally be
The Weirdo Files: File 6 - Films, Books & TV Shows
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 5 - Dyspraxia & Kitchen Woes
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 4 - Water
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 3 - Aphantasia, Face Blindness & Sensory Sensitivities
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 2 Sleep, Stimming & Routines
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
The Weirdo Files: File 1 Time Blindness & Aphantasia
To tide you over while AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is on summer hiatus... Welcome to The Weirdo Files! Candid chats between two late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent besties, where we work through our "oh!" moments post diagnosis and how our neurodivergence affects every aspect of our lives. This is an unfiltered, unmasked insight into our friendship so prepare yourself for stimming, forg
Healthy Body & Healthy Mind With James Wheeler!
James Wheeler is the founder of Fitness and Mind, a coaching brand built specifically for neurodivergent people who've been let down by one-size-fits-all fitness advice. Drawing on nearly 20 years in inclusive fitness delivery, James created the Bad Days First™ framework and Minimum Viable Action method — approaches designed around the reality of fluctuating energy, motivation, and capacity, r
Everything Everywhere All At Once! With Sam Brown!
My guest this week needs zero introduction! It's my mate Sam and as per usual we had zero direction with this episode and just recorded ourselves chatting so expect a massively on brand, chaotic mix of everything, everywhere, all at once! Enjoy!Follow Sam on Instagram here!Listen to The ADHD Adults podcast here!My merch has finally been released! Check it out here!Send me your l
Crossing Continents & Creating Community with Khelsy!
I'm just back from a tres bien weekend away in France visiting my family and todays episode is a very French one indeed! My guest this week is Khelsy...Based in Paris, Khelsy is a late-diagnosed AuDHD lesbian, creator, and the founder of NEUROLY. Through candid storytelling, she shares exactly what happens when you stop trying to fit in and finally start trusting yourself. By using raw honesty
Healing From Trauma With K.A.P. With Sean Gillen!
In next week's episode, I have a brilliant guest who, during our interview, mentions K.A.P. and the positive affect it's had on her life. I hadn't heard of K.A.P. before chatting with her so in this week's episode I decided I should find out all about it in anticipation of that episode being released. Enter Sean Gillen from EULAS Clinics in Scotland who is here to educate us all about it. He talks
Gill Of All Trades! With Gillian Charlton!
I've called this episode Gill Of All Trades because Gill is someone, who like me and many other ADHD people, has many strings to her bow and it's something I feel we should celebrate more! I was first introduced to Gill through my gorgeous mate Laura on a facetime, if I recall correctly, last New Years Eve. She was bouncing around in her pyjamas singing and I was immediately drawn to her e
Nowt As Queer As Folk! With Heidi Mavir!
In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Heidi Mavir for a conversation that was originally meant to focus on the brilliant work she does through EOTAS Matters and The Marble Run.That was the plan, anyway.In true ADHD fashion, we took a wonderfully unexpected detour and found ourselves talking about queerness instead - which honestly could not be more perfect, given that this episode is be
What A (Neuro)Shambles! With Mark Allen
Mark Allen is the creator and host of Neuroshambles, the podcast that explores the realities of raising neurodivergent children with honesty, humour, and lived experience. Mark is a dad of three neurodivergent children, a writer, neurodiversity advocate, public speaker, and former stand-up comedian, and he describes himself as an undiagnosed neurotypical navigating family life as best he can. In t
No Baking, All Chaos! With Heather AKA A Bit Of Baking & Chaos!
Heather is the cool, late-diagnosed, childfree millennial aunt you never knew you needed. She runs Bit of Baking and Chaos, sharing the lived experience of ADHD, from managing work and hormones to the everyday chaos of a brain that works a bit differently. Diagnosed in her thirties, she also creates practical resources for people looking for actual answers, not just awareness.I loved recording thi
From Trauma To Triumph! With Alex Bedford!
In this candid interview, Alex Bedford, or ADHDadUK as you may know him from Instagram, shares his journey through trauma, ADHD, and recovery, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, diagnosis, and the power of coaching. We discuss the impact of undiagnosed neurodivergence, trauma, and Alex's relationship with alcohol and now sobriety. For all things Alex related click here!My merch has
Spice Up Your Life! With Charlie From Neurospicy & Co!
Charlie is the founder of Neurospicy & Co., a clothing brand centred around neurodiversity and disability awareness, and honest conversations about real life. As an autistic and ADHD mum of three (two of whom are also autistic, and one likely to be diagnosed with ADHD also), she share's the messy, unfiltered reality of parenting, burnout, and navigating a world not built for us.Through he
The ADHD User's Manual With Ludovico Saint Amour Di Chanaz!
Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz is a Neuroscientist and Author of the ADHD User's Manual. He's been diagnosed with ADHD at 28 and since dedicated his time to the understanding of ADHD and of neurodivergence in general. He now works as Director of Research at NeuroBridge where he keeps doing research about stress, burnout and neurodiversity in the workplace. We had an awesome insightful conv
Travel Traumas & Holiday Highs!
It's a solo episode this week and I've just got back from a trip to France. I'm starting to find new ways of doing things like going on holiday with more awareness of my needs and limitations as a neurodivergent person... so here are my travel traumas and holiday highs! Enjoy! Send me your little wins so I can celebrate you on the podcast by either sliding into my DMs on
Dopamine Decor & Diagnosis Drama! With Hannah Clark!
Hannah Clark is a home interiors creator and housing professional sharing bold, colour-led design alongside the realities of a late-diagnosis of ADHD, perimenopause, and motherhood. Hannah is passionate about encouraging people to be brave with DIY, Decor and Design, and to share her home and life journey openly and authentically.Hannah was so lovely to chat with and I'm grateful for how open
The Good Sleep Guide For Neurodivergent Kids! With Dr Melisa Moore
Melisa Moore, PhD, is the author of The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids. A clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine, she works at the sleep center at Rady Children's Health San Diego. She also has a practice in the Los Angeles area working with children, teens, and young adults across the country for a variety of sleep and mood issues, specializing in neurodi
Stimming, Self Regulation, Safe Spaces & Silliness! With Erin Fung!
In possibly my most unmasked and unfiltered episode yet, I've got my bestie, Erin, on to talk about our stims, tics, the ways we self regulate and then a ton of our usual tangents. This episode is a completely natural, unmasked conversation between two really good mates and contains dodgy accents, a load of vocal stims, silly voices and mayhem but hopefully it will be relatable and can help er
Updating Our Amygdalas! With Mel Sims
Is your amygdala up to date?? What's it got to do with RSD? And what is an amygdala anyway??! Luckily The ADHD Hummingbird Coach, Mel Sims, is here to answer all of these questions and also help us to reframe our relationship with RSD and maybe even nip it in the bud before it takes hold!For more information on Mel's coaching click here!Follow Mel on Instagram here!Buy your copy of ADHD Magazine
Rewriting Relationship Rules! With Karen Doherty
Karen Doherty is a London-based relationship therapist, psychosexual specialist, and coach whose work sits at the intersection of modern relational dynamics, intimacy and neurodiversity, With over 23 years’ experience working with couples Karen has become known for her ability to translate complex psychological processes into accessible, transformative guidance and has an international client base
Jon & Erin's Big AuDHD Day Out! With Erin Fung!
We did it! We managed to organise a day trip to London so we could actually meet in person! It was awesome! Today Erin (Alt_audhd on tiktok & instagram) and I talk about what went into planning an AuDHD friendly day trip, what it was like finally meeting in person for the first time and how we both felt in the lead up to it. We also talk about how important finding neurodivergent friends post
Titration Frustration & A Very AuDHD Day Out!
It's been a little while since I recorded a solo episode and there's stuff happening and feelings being felt that I thought I should share. I hope this episode helps anyone going through similar stuff as me at the moment. Also, I've been prepping for my upcoming day out with my mate Erin, who I'm finally meeting in person tomorrow!!! Buy your copy of ADHD Magazine here!Send me your little wi
S.E.N.D. Help! With AuDHDacious Humans!
Martha and Jenni met as teachers at the same progressive school where their kids werestudents and became each other's children's key teachers. Jenni ran mini shopping trolleyraces down corridors with Martha's son for vestibular regulation. Martha provided Jenni'sdaughters with peanut balls to bounce on so they could focus enough to write andcalculate Maths whilst reciting favourite
Comedy, Chaos & Creative Clarity! With Jason Blackman!
Jason Blackman is a 3x Emmy winning comedy writer and creator. His credits include The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Little Ellen, an animated musical series he co-created, wrote, and produced for HBO Max and Warner Bros. Animation. Jason also makes funny videos about what it’s like living with ADHD, which is how I found him one night when i was randomly having a scroll through Instagram. I had a brill
Addiction Or Anticipation Of Reward...? With Dr Alex Conner
I've completed the collection! Today I have the final member of the ADHD Adults joining me on the podcast. Dr Alex Conner is here to talk about what i thought was addiction but now, thanks to Alex, I'm viewing it completely differently. I had a brilliant chat with Alex but please listen with caution this week as we cover some things that may be triggering to some people. We also go off on
Celebrating Our Weird! With Holly Matthews
As we all know, the reason I named the podcast AuDHD Or Just A Bit Weird is because that's what I've always been called throughout my life and always in a derogatory manner... But since starting the podcast I've reclaimed weird as a positive thing and this is where the amazing Holly Matthews comes into the picture...Holly Matthews is a former TV actress (Byker Grove, Waterloo Road, Cas
Swimming, Feeling Fraudulent & Coaching Coaches With Sally Cater
SO MUCH TO CRAM IN TO ONE EPISODE!!!! But I think I've managed it! There's a mega life update at the beginning and then I had the pleasure this week of chatting with the amazing Sally Cater who is a coach who coaches coaches! I've been keen to find out more about coaching and what training to become one involves and Sally was happy to help me out but as usual with all of my guests, we
Reframing Our Relationship With Autism With Dr James Winkworth
Since finally receiving my official ADHD diagnosis at the end of last year, I'm keen to seek an assessment for autism... but what should I expect? Luckily Dr James Winkworth is here to help me out by talking to me about the different types of autism assessments, what to expect from his assessments and also he does an amazing job of completely reframing how I feel about my autism. Enjoy!Dr Jame
Getting Our Dopamine Kicks! With Sparky & Shell!
If you haven't listened to A Dopamine Kick yet then what have you been doing?! Sparky & Shell host the awesome podcast A Dopamine Kick and it's one of my favourites. It's a joy to listen to and they were a joy to record with! Today's episode covers all sorts of things and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it!Listen to A Dopamine Kick here!Follow A Dopamine Kick on
Here's To Health & Happiness! With Erin Fung
Health anxiety has been something that has monopolized a lot of my thought processes since I was a child and I know many other neurodivergent people who also struggle with this. As my mate Erin is one of those people and she's someone I trust and find it easy to talk to her I knew she was the perfect person to have on the podcast to talk about it, however, our brains had other ideas and at the
Sunflowers & Sleepless Nights, With Neuro Dad’s Diary
There's lots to cram in this week, and you'll notice no Little Wins... I ADHDed big time and read out two week's worth last week so they will be back next week! This week I have a new dentist and a Sunflower Lanyard update!Also this week I have the amazing David from NeuroDadsDiary on Instagram on to talk about parenting as a neurodivergent parent and what he's doing to raise awareness of the hidd
So Now What?! With Blair Kelly
Approximately 18 billion years ago I had a really good mate called Blair who was a fellow quirky person with an awesome sense of humour and never judged me for being my weirdy self. Over the years we lost touch and I always wondered what became of them... until one day a few weeks ago when Blair turned up in my "people you may know" on Instagram... Without hesitating (naturally impulsive
The Results Are In! (Drumroll Please...)
I'm back! Who'd have thunk?! And after leaving season one on a cliffhanger... this week all will be revealed! After a wait of three and a half years, I have finally had my ADHD assessment with Care ADHD. So... what do you reckon? ADHD? Or just a bit weird?? Send me your little wins so I can celebrate you on the podcast by either sliding into my DMs on instagramor email me at audhdorjustabit
Chatting Sh*t With Mrs AuDHD!
The last time Sam and I recorded together (which was meant to be about sex, relationships and gender) we managed to stay on topic for about 45 minutes and then we pretty much forgot we were recording for the next hour or so and as a Christmas gift here's the "best" bits from that previously unreleased part of that conversation. Please bear in mind that this is a chat between two good mates who bot
Wrapping Up Season 1! 🎄🎅🏻
So that’s a wrap! Season one has been the most amazing experience. I’ve had some awesome guests, I’ve overshared like my life depends on it, I’ve learned so much and I’ve made some brilliant mates along the way! But like all good first seasons… I’m leaving you on a massive dliffhanger!!!! Send me your little wins so I can celebrate you on the podcast by either sliding into my DMs here
Planning a Perfectly AUDHD Christmas With Hester Grainger
It's less than a month until Christmas! This can sometimes be a tough time for neurodivergent people, sensory overload, immense amounts of social interaction, opening presents IN FRONT OF PEOPLE!!! 🤮🤮🤮In this episode I had a great chat with the fantastic Hester Grainger about how her family navigates Christmas and New Year in a neurodivergent household with a variety of different individual needs.
Abstract AuDHD Artistry With David Kirkman
Essex-based neurodivergent artist and colour lover, David Kirkman turns the chaos, honesty and lived experience of AuDHD and mental-health ups and downs into bold, positive art that celebrates exactly who we are — fully and unapologetically.We talked not only about art, and how David found his way to becoming a professional artist, but also labels, David's experience of going through the diagnosis
Surviving Shutdowns With Chelsea Webster
Chelsea Webster, or as you may know her The Joy Thief on Instagram, is an autistic advocate who founded The Autism Support Group for autistic adults. Through her platform, she shares honest accounts of her lived experience and provides practical advice for the neurodivergent community. Her advocacy focuses on autism acceptance, authentic representation and fostering connection for those seeking su
Still A Mucky F**ker..?
It's just me this week with a follow up to the Mucky F**ker episode. This week we had people (who we both ADORE!) over to stay. TERRIFYING!!! Did we manage to get the house into an ok enough state to have guests over? Did I managed to keep my shit together? Did I spend far too much money on Lego??? I think we already know the answer to the last question anyway...Send me your little wins so I can c
Chaotic Cravings & Restrictive Rules With James Brown
No, sadly not the godfather of soul, but the Dracula of The ADHD Adults podcast, Professor James Brown joins me on the podcast today for one of my most open and honest episodes yet. MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING: This week James and I talk about disordered eating. We both speak from lived experience and James also talks about the science behind why so many neurodivergent people struggle with this. Please
AuDHD Parenting With Erin Fung
Not only is today the fourth annual ADHDAF day, but I've got the awesome Erin Fung of alt_audhd fame on the podcast to talk about what it's like parenting AuDHD children as an AuDHD parent, how things have changed with parenting generationally and coping with ARFID. We, of course go off on many tangents today including what made me pluck up the courage to invite her onto the podcast... our mutual
It's Not A Bloody Trend! With Kat Brown
What an epic episode this week!! I originally planned to release this on ADHDAF day but I couldn't wait that long! Journalist, author, podcaster and all round amazing human being. Kat Brown is my guest and did we stay on brand and take atrip to Tangent Town? No answer needed obviously, however we manage to cover a huge amount of topics from Kat's diagnosis at the age of 37 to synesthesia and about
Anxiety, Healing & Finding Fellow Weirdos With Luna Kalm
Luna Kalm is a life coach specializing in anxiety and ADHD, dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals embrace their strengths and overcome challenges. We discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, the impact of misdiagnosis, and the importance of lifestyle changes in healing. Luna shares her experiences with emotional regulation, relationships, and the significance of community support and
The Importance Of Peer Support with Laura Mears Reynolds
October is ADHD Awareness month and what better way to kick things off than a chat with the Queen of the Leopard Print Army, Laura Mears Reynolds, about the importance of peer support. Laura started up the ADHDAF+ charity in order to connect and empower late diagnosed people of marginalised genders in the UK and form peer support groups. I know how important peer support can be after growing up in
Sex & Relationships with Sam Brown
She’s back! The queen of chaos returns! Sam Brown, or Mrs AuDHD as you may know her, is back on the podcast and originally were going to talk about how sex is affected by our neurodivergence, but shockingly enough we got distracted and went off on a some fun tangents about relationships, gender and trying to look at things from other people’s perspectives. Send me your little wins so I can celebra
I'm Autistic & Also That B!tch With Molly Siobhan Parker
Molly Siobhan Parker is a super talented neurodivergent actor and film maker who has created a short film called “I’m Autistic & Also That B!tch” that will hopefully be released by the end of this year. I caught up with Molly to discuss her late diagnosis, what inspired her to make the film and why Asperger’s is no longer a name we use when describing asd. https://www.instagram.com/imautisticfilmS
Clear & Cheer with Gemma Louise
As all listeners of the podcast know, one of my biggest hurdles that affects me in so many ways is the state of my house. Check out the Mucky F**ker episode for more background on that! But then I discovered an instagram profile called Clear & Cheer that's run by a declutterer called Gemma Louise who works along side neurodivergent people helping them sort through the chaos in their homes and
Neurodiversity in The Workplace with Rachel Morgan-Trimmer
Rachel Morgan-Trimmer is a passionate and refreshingly authentic voice in neurodiversity, blending sharp humour, hard-won wisdom, and lived experience to change the way we understand autism and ADHD. Founder of Firebird, the consultancy making workplaces kinder and more inclusive for everyone, Rachel draws on her own journey as an autistic and ADHD advocate to break down barriers and spark honest
I HATE CARS!!!
Self explanatory title today folks! I hate everything about cars and driving! Here's why my AuDHD brain finds everything to do with cars a complete nightmare! Send me your little wins so I can celebrate you on the podcast!You can either slide into my DMs www.instagram.com/audhdorjustabitweirdor you can email me at audhdorjustabitweird@gmail.comAnd there's still time to donate to the Big ADHD Fun
Self Discovery with Professor Sol Smith
Sol Smith is the author of The Autistic's Guide To Self-Discovery and a certified autism specialist who is autistic, dyslexic and living with ADHD. He spent more than two decades as a college professor before shifting his professional focus to coaching other autistic and ADHD people to gain autonomy in their lives. Sol's speaking skills have earned him a following of hundreds of thousands
Thriving with Charlotte Ashley
After giving up smoking I started finding dopamine hits in sweet treats, that mixed with a total lack of exercise led to weight gain and feeling unhealthy, both physically and mentally. A few months ago I finally started to take hold of my physical health and make some slow and steady positive changes so I was really keen to get a neurodivergent person who works in this area on the podcast… and th
Teeth, Treats & Trauma...
In another unscripted tangentastic episode I talk about why I struggle with everything to do with teeth and in other news... It's my birthday! (Well a few days ago anyway...) I talk about why sometimes I struggle with a few aspects of my birthday and also how I've realised just how AuDHD my birthday is each year!Send me your little wins so I can celebrate you on the podcast!You can either slide in
AuDHD... or just sh*t with change...?
I've always wanted to be one of those people who goes with the flow, is all chilled with whatever happens in life. I'm not. I fucking HATE change.... unless I decide to change things myself in which case change is GREAT! What's that about!?In a totally off the cuff episode today, that was unexpected and therefore A CHANGE, I talk about my weird relationship with change and also tell you about my n
ADHD + Me... With Mareya
Mareya is a Maori-Australian pop artist, producer and songwriter who channels her neurodivergent experience into bold, honest pop music. In this episode, she opens up about living with ADHD, how it shapes her daily life, creative process and sense of self. Her latest single ADHD & Me captures that journey, offering a raw and honest glimpse into the highs and hurdles of a busy beautiful mind.For al
Exposure Therapy with Nicole Nadler
I was first made aware of the amazing Nicole Nadler by the Queen of the Leopard Print Army herself, Laura Mears Reynolds from ADHDAF and I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the podcast to talk about her experience of ADHD diagnosis in her thirties and how she's accidentally signed up to do the Edinburgh Fringe for the third year running! I had a brilliant time chatting with Nicole. She's ins
Baking & Booze with The Scatty Baker
In this week's episode I had the pleasure of catching up with my mate Danielle, The Scatty Baker, whose brilliant and often hilarious gluten free baking videos can be found on Youtube and Instagram. We had planned to talk about ADHD and baking but in true ADHD tangentastic style we ended up covering all sorts of topics like caffeine, anxiety and binge drinking. Trigger warning: This week's
The Big ADHD Fundraiser 2025 with Darren Smith
Darren Smith is a pretty inspirational person! He's the man responsible for The Big ADHD Fundraiser, which is in its third year of raising funds for various ADHD charities.In this episode Darren talks to me about his experience of neurodivergent diagnosis later in life and what lead him to getting together a gang of cycling heroes to cycle hundreds of miles all in the name of ADHD!This year the mo
AuDHD Coach Meghann Birks Part 2
I'm back this week with the second half of my super informative chat with the awesome Meghann Birks. In this week's episde Meghann talks about all things AuDHD and gives some vital advice on reframing the things we say to build on our self belief. The usual triggers warnings apply to this episode because we do tackle a couple of tricky topicsAlso, starting this week, I want to celebrate your small
AuDHD coach Meghann Birks Part 1
Meghann Birks is an AuDHD Jack of all Trades, Master of Some. Her resume could be used as an example of what neurodivergence might look like in women with experience in a huge variety of industries including academia, community development, non-profit, corporate, fitness, performance, art and comedy. She currently works as a Certified Professional Coach and Embodiment Educator, specialising in he
AuDHD... or just a Chatty Cathy...?
I've always been a Chatty Cathy, and sometimes to my detriment... In this episode, I share my personal experiences as someone who often talks a mile a minute, impulsively interrupts like a pro and sometimes says the weirdest things at the most unexpected times.Full disclaimer, I'm two weeks into a nasty chest infection so this week's episode is not only slightly late but also slightly shorter than
AuDHD... with Mrs AuDHD, Sam Brown! Part 1
This episode I'm joined by the queen of chaos herself, Mrs AuDHD, Sam Brown from the ADHD Adults podcast! Sam and I talked about our ADHD traits and our ASD traits and how they clash and can be confusing and exhausting. There are some funny moments, some serious moments, brief mentions of drug use and the usual trigger warnings apply. I haven't talked in too much depth yet about my autistic traits
AuDHD... With Mrs AuDHD, Sam Brown! Part 2
It's the second part of my chat with te queen of chaos herself, Mrs AuDHD, Sam Brown from The ADHD Adults podcast and this week we cover all sorts of topics from food to knowing when you need a wee! The usual trigger warnings apply today and there are brief mentions of drug use.Again, I'm super grateful to Sam for giving up her time to talk all things AuDHD with me!Enjoy!
AuDHD... or just a flakey friend...?
Keeping hold of friendships throughout my life has always felt tougher than it should be and often felt like an unreliable friend. Over the past couple of years I've started to understand why and what I can do about it to maintain the friendships I've got and also how to avoid the friendships that maybe aren't worth maintaining.
What do I wish my parents did differently...?
I had a message recently from a listener whose son has been diagnosed with ADHD, asking me what I wish my parents had done differently if I had been diagnosed as neurodivergent in childhood. As my parents are no longer around, it has taken me a while to be ok with releasing this as they aren't here to give their version of events or weigh in on what I'm saying. I do, however, think my childhood co
AuDHD... or just Really Shit Daydreams with Laura Mears-Reynolds Part 2
I'm back with the second part of my interview with ADHD activist and all round amazing human being, Laura Mears-Reynolds from ADHDAF podcast, ADHDAF Emporium and ADHDAF+ charity talking Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. We talk about some emotional things because of the episode topic to listener discretion is advised. Thanks again to Laura for giving me so much of her valuable time and for making thi
AuDHD... or just Really Shit Daydreams with Laura Mears-Reynolds Part 1
After a brief break to reset, I'm back! This is the first of a 2 part special where I managed to get one of my dream guests on to talk with me about one of the ADHD traits that has affected me the most negatively throughout my life, rejection sensitive dysphoria.Laura Mears-Reynolds is the host of ADHDAF podcast, the co-director of ADHDAF Emporium and the founder of ADHDAF+ charity and has been in
Shared care or right to choose...?
Following on from last week's episode where I basically slated the entire NHS ADHD assessment/diagnosis process and how un-neurodivergent friendly the entire process is, I actually have a positive update! I have a new GP and a new pathway and hopefully this one won't be putting me into debt!There's also a fun tangent about my recent trip to France, my first experience of personal train
The first f**king form…!
No trait talk this week. Instead I wanted to talk about part of the process of seeking ADHD/AuDHD assessment and diagnosis through the nhs, the first f**king form! Forms are something I really struggle to complete and its just one of the parts of this whole process that I feel is horribly neurodivergent unfriendly. Trigger warning, this episode briefly mentions subjects that some people may find u
AuDHD... or just a stoner...?
As someone living with undiagnosed AuDHD, my brain is always on - racing thoughts, sensory overload and executive dysfunction are daily struggles. In my twenties cannabis became my go-to for slowing things down, finding moments of calm and helping me sleep. But it's not all positives - there were downsides too, like dependency, brain fog and paranoia...If you’ve struggled with with drug misuse; ht
AuDHD... or just a shopaholic?
Shopping has always been a rollercoaster for me, equal parts thrill and regret. For me, impulse buying isn't just about spending money; it's about dopamine, hyperfixations and sometimes even self soothing. This is how being a "shopaholic" has affected my life.
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