ADHD As Females

Do you struggle with Relationships / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / a fear of being perceived and Self Loathing? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! And neither am I... I'm joined by Nicole Nadler, for an impromptu and chaotic chinwag on all of the above... with some very helpful tips to boot. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, addiction, bullying, relationship struggles, self loathing, conflict, and loneliness. If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups for ADHD adults of marginalised genders HERE- Apply to Start a local ADHDAF+ Group / Become an Ambassador /Volunteer HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Show Recording HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Listen to the ADHD & Grief episode HEREIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally likeminded legends for invaluable Peer support HERE- Monthly Membership includes daily Zoom body doubling, a private Discord Community, Accountability Squads, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind the scenes, Exclusives, 10% off ADHDAF Emporium, Meet-ups and online events like quizzes and Self Care Club. NO DIAGNOSIS NECESSARY and 10% of members fees donated to ADHDAF+ Charity. Though the work of ADHDAF Podcast inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps fundraise and promote Charity events; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities. I hope to see you at Lu in Lu Land's Show in Norwich, and/or online in the Podcast Peer Support Community!Big LOVE, thank you so much for listening and for all of your support,Laura x@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporium@lauraisadhdafPhoto Credit: @dopamineanddaydreams from our ADHDAF Emporium Tent at Flackstock Festival 2024Support the show

Despite hayfever hell and post London move exhaustion, we celebrate three years with the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) and mentions of grief and bereavement, transphobia, accidental injury, menty b's, very loud cackling, squealing, general too-muchness and a very croaky voice. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Grab a copy of ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Fundraiser HERE- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Register Interest to Cylcle HERE and Donate if you are able HERE- Unite 4 Trans Rights with Bimini HERE- Vote for me to win 'Positive Role Model' for Disability in the NDA Awards HERE- Grab a ticket for Blackpool Style Assembly & ADHD Bingo Afterparty HERE- Come say hi at our ADHDAF Emporium Pop up at Lu in Lu Land's show in Bristol HERE and Norwich HEREThough all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+, the Charity is an entirely separate entity. Find out more HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends and join the Zoom quiz to celebrate ADHDAF's 3rd Birthday in the Patreon Peer Support Community HEREALL OF THE GRATITUDE to the Members for keeping this podcast going fo 3 whole years! LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and all of your support! BIG LOVE from us in the Big Smoke!LauraPhoto taken at ADHDAF's 3rd Birthday party for Patreon Members in London 02.05.25Support the show

All aboard 'Susie': the neon leopard print bus....ADHDAF Emporium are hitting the road with Lou Featherstone for her Self Love Unleashed Tour! One ‘little' problem… GRIEF. Oh, and ADHD! As explored in the episode in honour of my Mum,  grief exacerbates ADHD symptoms - one example; I can't keep track of any of the dates and locations of the Lu in Lu Land Tour! BUT we will get there… and how do we get there? TOGETHER!  This chaotic chinwag with three Neurodivergent Women is all about empowerment through connection, and it has a VERY happy ending! Team work truly does make the dream work. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and loud laughter, squeals of excitement, and mentions of grief and bereavement, financial struggles, depression. If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone.  Please do reach out for help HERE- ADHDAF Emporium will be at Lu's Self Love Unleashed Shows in DARTINGTON - DEVON, - BRISTOL and NORWICHand her CAMP in Bedford. - HERE are all of Lou's Events. - Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and Volunteer or Donate HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERESO GRATEFUL to Lou and Steph for this wonderful conversation and for all of their support, and ENORMOUS THANKS to The ADHDAF Online Peer Support Community for keeping this podcast going for almost THREE YEARS! If you would like to join this Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world, come and connect to lean on and learn from literally likeminded legends HERE - Monthly Membership includes daily body doubling, a private Discord Community, Accountability Squads, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind the scenes, Exclusives, 10% off ADHDAF Emporium, Meet-ups and online events like quizzes and Self Care Club. NO DIAGNOSIS NECESSARY! I hope to see you on Lu's incredible tour and/or online in the Peer Support Community! CARPE THE DAMN DIEM!Big LOVELaura x@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporiumSupport the show

We're griefy AF! So all the more reason to have a giggle. It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing and mentions of grief and bereavement, accidental injury, blood, kidnapping (though nobody was actually kidnapped!)accidental injury, emotional outbursts, claustrophobia - in the context of Gemma Collins impressions, menty b's, very loud cackling, squeaky voices and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Register Interest to Cylcle HERE and Donate if you are able HERE- Watch Rosie Turner's 'surprise' LinkedIn Live for IWD HERE- Enter the ADHDAF Emporium Giveaway HERE Though all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+, the Charity is an entirely separate entity. Find out more HERE You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for almost 3 years!Thanks so much for listening, commenting, sharing and contributing to this episode, as all help raise crucial ADHD Awareness and eradicate shame!BIG LOVELaura xSupport the show

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret MeadThe perfect quote for The Big ADHD Fundraiser! REGISTER insterest to cycle any or all of the days: HEREDONATE to the fundraiser HERE Find out more about ADHDAF+ HEREFind out more about ADHDadultUK HERE I've been trying to keep this secret for MONTHS! The most exciting news EVER, shared here in a relaxed chinwag with Dr James Brown of ADHDadultUK and the founder of the third annual BIG ADHD Fundraiser, Darren.  Shared on the very day of the first ever ADHDAF+ Peer Support Group, launching in the silver City of Aberdeen, where this podcast began! I could not be more grateful to Darren, Claire, Beth, Kirsty and all of the team behind this INCREDIBLE fundraiser for including ADHDAF+ Charity this year! But WAIT FOR IT... not only are they cycling 288 miles through Scotland, Wales and England in LEOPARD PRINT to honour ADHDAF's Leopard Print Army (the community that inspired the Charity) but THEY'VE EVEN GOT A LEOPARD PRINT SUPPORT VEHICLE!!! I can't cope!! In all seriousness, this event has raised £19K over the last two years for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty Charity... and as shared in this episode by ADHD adults Podcast host James; that money has created a legacy which will benefit hundreds of thousands of ADHDers for many years to come! ALL OF THE FEELS and absolutely all of the respect and gratitude to Darren and the Big ADHD Fundraiser crew! You are helping ADHDAF+ Charity get up and running, so that we can connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and Wales. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!TW: Contains swearing and mentions of bullying, low self worth and difficulties faced due to ableism and unidentified ADHD.  If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone.  Please do reach out for help HEREWe are ONE Community, and TOGETHER we thrive. LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! Laura X*Though ADHDAF Podcast and all things ADHDAF inspired and help fundraise for the Charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entitySupport the show

BIG NEWS! Celebrating the very first ADHDAF+ Charity in-person Peer Support Group, happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025 - back where it all began - in Aberdeen, Scotland(!) AND introducing the Board of Trustees, and first Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator.  Edinburgh, Cardiff and London groups will start in April 2025, with MANY MORE beginning in May and beyond... ADHDAF+ Charity aims to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and Wales. If you would like to Volunteer to host an in-person Peer Support Group in your local area, fundraise or donate to ADHDAF+ Charity, you can do so HEREYou can sign up to our newsletter by adding your email address at the bottom of our website to be the first to know about upcoming groups, events and more HEREIf you are an ADHD adult of marginalised gender and you happen to be anywhere near Aberdeen on Wednesday 5th March; come and connect with peers at Four Pillars Community Room, Regents Quay at 6pm at the first ever ADHDAF+ Charity Peer Support Group.  Enormous thanks to the Board of Trustees, Volunteers, Fundraisers, ADHDAF Podcast Online Community Members, all event attendees and every single listener - YOU have helped make this happen! It has been a long old safari to get here, but WE DID IT!THANK  YOU SO MUCH!Laura * though ADHDAF Podcast, Online Community and ADHDAF Emporium all help to promote and raise funds for the Charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entity *Support the show

Dedicated to my Mother - Jennifer Reynolds MBE - who passed away on 29th January 2025. Trigger Warning: This episode focuses on recent grief, mourning, bereavement, trauma, traumatic grief, with mentions of medical negligence, cancer, death, self harm, eating struggles, insomnia, depression, anxiety, losing a parent, loss of a loved one and how all of this impacts ADHD symptoms and vice versa. If you are grieving or in need of help, you are not alone. lo siento. Please do reach out for help HERE To quote the coat of arms of Mum's home, Trinidad and Tobago'Together we aspire. Together we achieve.'    Please join me in taking URGENT action to:- Stop THE NHS RIGHT TO CHOOSE CHANGES- Petition to REVIEW THE ACCESS TO WORK SCHEME- Save THE NHS GRAMPIAN AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENT PATHWAYSWE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you would like to donate to the Leopard Print Army fundraiser for ADHDAF+ Charity created in honour of Mum, you can do so HEREYou can join the ADHDAF Online Community for invaluable peer support HERE and find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity HEREThank you so much for listening and meeting the needs of this griever 'to find the words for the loss, to say the words aloud and to know that the words have been heard.'Life is tough my darlings, but SO ARE WE. Laura xSupport the show

ADHD Winter Warriors ASSEMBLE! This is an impromptu Zoom chinwag with some online community legends who are taking part in the ADHDAF+ Charity fundraiser to combat SAD with movement for mental health. With all of us suffering SAD in these dark winter months in the UK, we decided to raise some awareness about Seasonal Affective Disorder and hopefully entice some of you to JOIN OUR TEAM for the last few weeks of the challenge. Doing so not only supports the very people suffering to best support their mental health but it also raises funds to create in-person Peer support Groups in Scotland, England and Wales for ADHD Adults of marginalised genders... which at a time of both ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortages, connection with others who just get it is essential and empowering.Please join or sponsor us ADHD Winter Warriors combatting SAD with movement for mental health HERE raising funds for ADHDAF+ Charity Enormous thanks to Ruth, Tracy, Chloe and the rest of the Winter Warriors TEAM:Nikkie, Becky, BIG, Lizee, Louise, Jill,  Micky, Jill, Kirsty, Sarah, Loreena, Poppy, Lesley, Stephanie, Kim, Fi, Rachel, Maria & Nicole! xxxTRIGGER WARNING: mentions of anxiety, depression, isolation, parent in hospital, awaiting serious test results, lack of motivation, low self worth, personal care struggles. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock CheckerYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community on the new streamlined Discord and over Zoom. Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2.5 years!The online peer support community and in-person events hosted by this podcast have proven the enormous value of peer support for ADHD adults, which inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity. I am so excited to get the 'chazza' out into the community in real life very soon!BIG LOVELaura xSupport the show

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Well actually, it's far from it for us; which is why now is the perfect time to lift our spirits with some fun! It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!If you want to hear why it's been such a horrible time, I talk about it at the start of the PREVIOUS EPISODE - but don't worry, I always end on a happy note! Us dopamine deficient need all the bloody joy we can get!TW:  accidental injury, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional outbursts, menty b's, loud laughter and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock CheckerYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2.5 years!Please join or sponsor us ADHD Winter Warriors combatting SAD with movement for mental health HERE raising funds for ADHDAF+ Charity- You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE- Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE- To be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HEREHope to chat to you over Zoom and Discord with the Leopard Print Army! Thanks so much for listening, commenting, sharing and contributing to this episode as all help raise crucial ADHD Awareness and eradicate shame! BIG LOVELaura xThis was recorded at the INCREDIBLE Ferny House in Blackpool, where the cover photo was taken. Support the show

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode doesn't start on a happy note, but I promise it ends on one! See full TW below*This episode was recorded/put together on Xmas Eve-eve, but I bottled it as I couldn't face sharing until now.  In a time that I want to spread joy, I've felt anything but joyful due to some truly awful news this month. HOWEVER, despite it all there are so many glimmers of 2024 to reflect upon and feel incredibly grateful for! Thank you ALL so much for all of your support this absolute f***er of a year!  You have helped to fill it with so many glimmers and I hope this episode fills your day with glimmers too! TW* mentions of family member critical illness, hospitalisation, brain aneurysm, potential cancer diagnosis, grief, being child-free not by choice, depression, anxiety, self loathing, self worth and self care struggles as a result of ADHD. There's also some questionable audio in the first couple of minutes and the usual loud cackling and 'too much-ness' If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock CheckerYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2.5 years!You can listen to ALL of the legends featured on this episode in their own interviews in Season 3 starting HERE and I'm so grateful to each and every one of them! x Find out about ADHDAF+ Charity HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERETo be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HEREYou can JOIN and/or SPONSOR the ADHDAF Winter Warriors in our fundraiser to combat SAD with movement HERE. All donations and Team Members greatly appreciated, as all funds raised go towards getting ADHDAF+ Charity up and running to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders. SENDING ALL THE GLIMMERS & GRATITUDE!BIG loveLaura xSupport the show

It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame! TODAY - 28th Nov - we kick off the 3 month ADHD Winter Warrior Team Challenge, combating SAD with movement and magic to raise funds for ADHDAF+ Charity! Join/Sponsor HERE PLEASE! xxJoin us in Blackpool for the only ADHDAF Event I can host this Xmas! FREE limited tickets for the Ferny Festive Fundraiser, Sun 15th Dec HEREENORMOUS THANKS to Lizee for practicing what she preaches and showing compassion when faced with my most ADHD thing of October!!!! :) Phot taken by @hattiephotography of 'Miss Biggy' & 'Hermit' at Pikes Hotel Halloween Party in Ibiza, where Big's Most ADHD thing of October took place.TW:  accidental injury, emotional outbursts, menty b's, loud laughter and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock CheckerYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2.5 years!Find out about ADHDAF+ Charity HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERETo be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HEREYou can also join me at:- Sarah Templeton's Christmas Auction for ADHD Liberty Charity in High Wycombe on 2nd Dec- 'Sessionz Session', Xmas ADHD Support Group in Milton Keynes 4th Dec (RSVP via the link- ADHDAF Emporium at Cattle Yard's Late Night Xmas Market in Norfolk 5th Dec.- Ferny Festive Fundraiser in Blackpool 15h DecOr connect at the community online events including xmas morning zoom HEREWINTER WARRIORS ASSEMBLE! BIG love Laura xSupport the show

For the finale of Season 3 I've swapped roles with Dr James Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity - the 1st ever ADHDAF guest - to answer the questions I've been asking for 2.5 years to conclude the season which almost didn't get released & ADHD Awareness Month 2024. Whilst we explore the themes of Internalised misogyny, ableism and RSD, this lengthy, side-questy and VERY sweary (sorry Mum) chinwag is a celebration of launching stage one of ADHDAF+ Charity and  ADHDAF Emporium and all that's been overcome to continue ADHDAF solo for a whole year. And it is an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to all who have supported this podcast, the socials, the online peer support community, the live events, the retreat and ADHDAF Day.  I can't say thank you enough to you all!- As explained in the episode(!!!) this cover photo is by the incredible @summonfirehotography- Editing and jingle by @sessionzservices - The playlist for all season 3 guests 'ADHD Song', including my ADHDAF Anthem is available to listen to HEREI must admit I was cringing at the amount of times I swear in this episode - likely because it turned into a relaxed conversation between two friends. HOWEVER, I realised that if I edited the swearing out, I would only be doing so to appease my own internalised misogyny! So I've kept the swears in for that reason, and because it is symbolic of all that I've put into ADHDAF since April '22 - every single 'eff' I have to give! :)THANKS SO MUCH to James for interviewing me and for all of his support from day dot - a man who has done DOUBLE the ammont of live shows I have at  70 in the same period!! Trigger warning: Alongside swearing we discuss some heavy topics such as: bullying, ableism, trolling, sexism, internalised misogyny, addiction, accidental injury, premature death, suicidal ideation, suicide, self harm, divorce, family and relationship struggles, bereavement, abusive relationships, self loathing, depression and anxiety. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT Please remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Laura xSupport the show

LEOPARD PRINT ARMY ASSEMBLE! It's ADHDAF DAY TODAY! The third annual day that the ADHDAF Community paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness! JOIN US FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT (details below) This mini episode is the finale from our ADHDAF Emporium Tent live at Flackstock Festival at which the ADHDAF Peer Support Community helped me raise ADHD Awareness by sharing what they would most like the world to know - just as I have in the previous 9 episodes of this mini series - amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! Please be aware that the sound quality isn't great as this was recorded live on stage at a festival! If you remember in a previous episode I talked about the serendipitous ending you can hear a little bit of that in the background too! xxx Photo Credit: Dopamine and Daydreams in ADHDAF Emporium at Flackstock '24Having our own ADHDAF Emporium ADHD Awareness tent at a mainstream festival was such a proud moment. To be 'ROARING' to the general public, and at the festival created by the family and friends of Caroline Flack to raise Mental health awareness, where the main message is BE KIND. ENORMOUS THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED, We can't wait to do it all again next year! Join the Leopard Print Army online TODAY: Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and hashtag: #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at this desperately needed time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, depression, addiction, divorce, self harm, eating disorders, traffic accidents, premature loss of life and suicide. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print TODAY!Laura xSupport the show

This mini episode is the finale of a mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Micky, Kirsty & Sahra for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!IT'S ADHDAF DAY TOMORROW! We invite you to join us online THIS FRIDAY: 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and hashtag: #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at this desperately needed time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicideIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE- It's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long!Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday!Laura xSupport the show

It's time to have fun whilst raising ADHD awareness! I'm joined by my husband 'Big' to read @adhdafpodcast follower's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries of last month. Each Saturday I ask on socials 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to encourage listeners to connect for Peer Support, to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, to raise ADHD awareness, break the stigma and to eradicate the shame so many of carry after a lifetime of unidentified ADHD. Please note that ADHD presents differently in every individual and SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID, and in a system so broken you could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing - and in many cases - life saving diagnosis and treatment, it bloody well has to be!  Lean into the community and drop that shame!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS FRIDAY: 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.TW:  mentions of toilet mishaps memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, accidental injury, menty b's, loud laughter and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock CheckerCHECK OUT THE CHAZZA! ADHDAF+ is a charity inspired and fundraised for by ADHDAF Podcast, but it is a separate entity entirely. Our aim is to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders. FIND OUT MOREPlease listen to and share the mini ADHD Awareness Month episodes HEAR US ROAR!You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE To be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HEREJingle by SessionzIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share it to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other. You can also help massively by hitting those stars or leaving a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness and unite the ADHD Community. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE  Hope to see you online in Leopard Print on Friday!LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! LauraxSupport the show

This mini episode is the penultimate of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Toni, Louise & Kirsty for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS FRIDAY: 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and hashtag: #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at this desperately needed time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicideIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE- It's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long!Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday!Laura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 7 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Maria, Rachel & Tracy for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS FRIDAY: 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, school struggles, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicide If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE - It's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist HEREAs mentioned in this episode, If you are Coming Out later in life, you can join the Late Bloomer's Community HERE You can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long!Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday! Laura xSupport the show

For the penultimate interview of Season 3, I'm ecstatic to be joined by Meghann Birks. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke & she previously featured on 2 mini episodes: ADHD Unmasking Hack & People Pleasing Hack; in this episode there are many sidequests;hence the length but Meghann's pearls are too precious to cut!'Meghann Birks is a personal and executive coach supporting people with ADHD, autism and AuDHD.She is also a movement coach and embodiment educator who uses a variety of modalities to help people make the hard stuff easier and the good stuff 'f*cking rad'.She works from a trauma informed and neuro-affirming perspective with clients all over the world to give them quick and nasty tools to deal with the challenges of being 'neurospicy' & leverage their unique skillset, especially in the area of leadership development and workplace management.She is way too much for some people (and doesn't give a toss),loves lifting heavy things,punk music hiking,the ocean and whatever her current hyperfixation is.TW: Contains swearing and triggering topics including: an ableist remark made to highlight her previous ignorance and how damaging stereotypes are! Also mentions of eating disorders, alcohol & substance misuse, relationship struggles, family struggles, work problems, mental health crisis, self loathing, depression, anxiety, suicide If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTPlease listen to the mini ADHD Awareness Month episodes with the Leopard Print Army and join us for the 3rd annual ADHDAF Day on Friday 25th October, when we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness and HEAR US ROAR! You can connect with literally like-minded legends in the ADHDAF Online Peer Support Group. ENORMOUS thanks to the members for keeping this podcast going for over two years! You can support the work of neurordivergent makers and small businesses at ADHDAF Emporium, you can apply to join us HEREADHDAF+ Charity is dedicated to Jodi Walsham, to all of our absent friends and to our 'absent minded' friends, the Leopard Print Army.Charity number: 1208650 - though inspired by this podcast, and whilst all things ADHDAF will fundraise for the charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entity. Connecting & empowering ADHD adults of marginalised genders in England and Wales, with plans to extend into Scotland once we are up and running. FIND OUT MOREIn a system so broken that people in mental health crisis could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing/life saving ADHD assesment,diagnosis and treatment;what we do have is each other. We are all in this together!Laura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 6 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Chloe, Yas & Rachael for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, bullying,  misdiagnosis, medical negligence, mental health crisis,self harm, low self esteem, suicide, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and horrifying statistics, If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREAlongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HEREAND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 5 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Kirsten & Jill for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, bullying, family struggles, low self esteem, suicideIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 4 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Marianne, Jenny & Kim for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, risky behaviour, ableism, bullying, family struggles, low self esteemIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt's also Dyspraxia Awareness Week; find out more about the commonly co-occurring condition HERE & HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

This episode is dedicated to Jodi Walsham and to all ADHD adults tragically no longer with us. Jodi's Mother Jayne shares Jodi's story on World Mental Health Day in ADHD Awareness Month to raise awareness about the serious danger to the lives of what is underestimated at 196,000 vulnerable people currently on waiting lists for ADHD assessment in the UK. It is a common misconception that ADHD is a mental health condition. It is in fact a Neurodevelopmental condition. But in many cases the impact of battling through life with unidentified and unmanaged ADHD, and the trauma this can bring to life circumstances can lead to commonly co-occurring mental health conditions and severe mental health crisis;  and as in Jodi's case - who was also awaiting assessment for Autism - the lack of support available resulted in tragedy. TRIGGER WARNING: There are very triggering topics covered from the very start of this episode, including: suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm, drug addiction, premature loss of life, bullying, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, self harm, divorce, traffic accidents. If you are struggling, please do not suffer in silence. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. There is free and immediate support out there so please REACH OUT FOR HELP. Jayne is heavily involved with the suicide prevention charity Baton of Hope. I am so grateful to Jayne for all of her support and for allowing us to hear about and from her wonderful daughter Jodi. Love and Scars, written and performed by Jodi WalshamADHDAF+ Charity is dedicated to Jodi Walsham, to all of our absent friends and to our 'absent minded' friends, the Leopard Print Army. Though in its infancy, ADHDAF+ Charity number: 1208650,  aims to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in England and Wales, with plans to extend into Scotland once we are properly up and running. The website and domain are currently connecting, but if its not there yet, you will be able to find out more at www.adhdafplus.org.uk and social media will be coming very soon: @adhdafplusThe cover artwork for this episode was selected by Jayne as a fitting tribute to her daughter and to convey the message of this crucial conversation. It was taken on ADHDAF Day '23 by Gem Clack PhotographyIn a system so broken that people in mental health crisis could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing and in many cases life saving ADHD assesment, diagnosis and treatment; what we do have is each other. Support the show

This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to ADHD Coaching with Olivia, ADHD Let's Talk's Roxanne & Lorie for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt's also Dyspraxia Awareness Week; find out more about the commonly co-occurring condition HERE & HERE You can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is the 2nd installment of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. The Leopard is the symbol of Aberdeen, Scotland - where ADHDAF began, it also symbolises bravery, the reclaiming of power, plus I'm a total hun! :) So leopard print has become our uniform of unity. We are the Leopard Print Army HEAR US ROAR! Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, alcoholism, addiction, drug abuse, relationship struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityALL THE GRATITUDE to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/ hit those stars, because doing so means these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! ENORMOUS THANKS to ADHDAF Community LEGENDS Ruth, Sarah and Jen from the ADHDAF Retreat for sharing their crucial ADHD messages in this episode! xLet's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your support! Laura xSupport the show

This very special episode was recorded just two days before a team of twelve ADHD LEGENDS including my guest: Rosie Turner cycled from London to Amsterdam, raising over £14K for ADHD Liberty & ADHDadultUK charities. Arriving in Amsterdam on my wonderful friend and very special guest's birthday! CONGRATULATIONS to you all and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rosie! Rosie is the host of ADHD Untangled Podcast, an accredited ADHD Coach, and an ADHD Yoga & Pilates trainer. Rosie is a late discovered ADHDer, who has recently discovered Autistic traits she is currently awaiting Autism assesment. In this interview (interspersed with chaotic chinwag interludes) she shares her experience on the late AuDHD discovery rollercoaster... strap yourselves in! This episode also contains some incredible advice and big announcements... enjoy the ride! Despite already completing their monumental mission, you can still sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS who cycled from London to Amsterdam for these incredible ADHD charities HEREYou can listen to the CEO and founder of ADHD Liberty: Sarah Templeton on ADHDAF HERE and the first ADHD Awareness Month Community special mini episode HERETrigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, criminality, incarcaration, medical negligence, exercise addiction, abuse, relationship struggles. Also contains swearing and gallows humour. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERECheck out the handmade ADHD Awareness Fundraiser Ribbon HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Please help me raise essential awareness this ADHD Awareness Month by hitting those stars/writing a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage.Thank you so much for supporting ADHDAF!We are all in this togetherLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. Enormous thanks to Jill and Gill for volunteering their voices, for all of their support and for being compassionate to how ADHD presents in me - double booking what should have been one to ones with each of them! :) Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends like our J/Gill's and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/ hit those stars, because doing so means these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your support! Laura xSupport the show

Sarah Templeton is a Best Selling ADHD Author & Activist, CJS ADHD Screening Campaigner & Keynote Speaker, SEND Education Trainer, CEO of ADHD Liberty Charity and Ex Prison Counsellor. She dedicates her life to fighting For ADHD Kids & Adults. Demanding Life-Saving Changes to The Criminal Justice System, The Education System and everywhere else ADHD Isn't understood all over the Globe.This LEGEND and fellow Gemini shares her late discovery, double ADHD diagnosis ordeal and the impact the neurodevelopmental condition and commonly co-occurring dyspraxia, dyscalculia and sensory processing issues impact her life. I am in awe of the work this wonder woman does! THANK YOU SO MUCH SARAH! Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam to raise funds for Sarah's Charity ADHD Liberty and ADHDadultUK and HERETrigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, criminality, incarcaration, car accidents, medical negligence, unemployment, school trauma.Also contains swearing. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage. Thank you so much for supporting ADHDAF! We are all in this together.armée à imprimé léopard Laura xJingle by SessionzSupport the show

Look who's back! The LEGENDARY Priyanka Patel returns to share her perspective as a Pharmacist with ADHD on the ADHD Medication shortage and Diagnosis crisis. Alongside some nostalgia from her previous ADHDAF Interview (listen HERE) and some of the ridiculousness in between! It's so interesting to see how much has changed for @littlemiss_adhd_ in the last 18months since she was last on... and hearing all about her upcoming book... SO EXCITED TO READ IT!   Thank you so much Priyanka for sharing your expertise and experiences to help raise ADHD Awareness and support the Neurodivergent Community! PS... don't mess with us! ;) xxTrigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, mysogyny, internalised mysogyny, exploitation, ableism racism, societal pressures, cultural pressures, medical negligence, Also contains swearing. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREPlease sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage. We are all in this together.LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! Support the show

Big is back to help me read some of your 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from socials of last month. The ultimate shame eradicator unites the ADHD Community with the knowledge that we are all in this together! Laughing at the things that cause us frustration and embarrassment to break the stigma and raise ADHD Awareness. Please note that ADHD presents differently in every individual and SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. And in a system so broken you could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing - and in many cases - life saving diagnosis and treatment, it bloody well has to be! Lean into the community, drop the shame and let's have a giggle... TW:  contains swearing, dodgy sound quality and editing (due to being hearing impaired) rustling sounds (due to hyperactive fidgeting) and mentions of toilet mishaps, orgasmic trousers, memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, loud laughter and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERETo be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HERE Watch this month's Most ADHD Thing winner HERE! :) You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Jingle by SessionzThis photo was taken when we first moved to Aberdeen in 2020 in front of the Leopard mural painted by Hama Woods  for Nuart.Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share it to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other. You can also help massively by hitting those stars or leaving a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness and unite the ADHD Community. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE from 'Marg-ella' :) LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the show

I can't even guess the number of times I've told the story about the conversation with a newly diagnosed friend which led to my ADHD discovery. Well, THIS IS THAT FRIEND! I am so excited to share this VERY special in-person interview with the girl who kicked off this whole safari... All aboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with the one and only Katy Smith. Katy is 'in fashion', and always fashionably late! :)  Sydney's finest was misdiagnosed with BPD in childhood, but as is often the case, she wasn't told about it until adulthood and the diagnosis didn't fit at all. Suffering a lifetime of masking her ADHD symptoms and battling commonly co-occurring anxiety, depression and disordered eating. Alongside bashing her self esteem to smithereens, the wrecking ball of ADHD destroyed her personal relationships. An ex made her realise she had ADHD, and once diagnosed in 2018 she 'subtly' mentioned her newly discovered condition to the most ADHD person she knew; a person she met and raised hell in Thailand with seven years prior...me! This legend plays an enormous role in ADHDAF Podcast history.THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING KATY! And thank you to Sessionz Services for cleaning up this audio of two excitable fidgeting ADHDers in an echoey kitchen! Trigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, body dysmorphia, alcohol abuse, mental health struggles,burnout, misdiagnosis, alcoholism, escapism, Covid, health trauma, hairloss and skinpicking. Also contains a lot of swearing and cackling.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTAs mentioned in the episode: - Alcohol and drug abuse support HERE- ED support HERE - ADHD Medication Directory for those struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HERECheck out photos of some of the ridiculous capers referenced in this episode HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage. We are all in this together.LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the show

Having been interviewed by the LEGENDARY Katy Weber on her INCREDIBLE Podcast: Women & ADHD I am honoured to swap roles and have her hop onboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with me! In this interview/chinwag Katy shares her experiences with school struggles and truency, which left her feeling like a failure. Like many, she discovered her neurodivergence during lockdown. She impulsively launched her podcast pre diagnosis(!) and credits its many conversations as her own form of therapy; which have led to her becoming an ADHD expert. I am so grateful to get to collaborate with Katy once again, and was particularly moved by her all too familiar experience of imposter syndrome post ADHD diagnosis and her relentless drive to strive for 'what's next'. Trigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, PTSD, Complex trauma and loss of life.  Also contains swearing. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTPlease sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Links mentioned: ADHDUK Medication ShortageRiyadh Khalaf's self support strategyDr James Brown New ADHD Research If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage. We are all in this together.LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the Show.

Trigger Warning: There are some very triggering topics mentioned from the very start of this episode, including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, chronic pain, BPD, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, misdiagnosis and bullying. Also contains swearing.  That said, this interview with the LEGENDARY Adelaide Saywell, much like the Content Creator themself,is an absolute joy! I am incredibly grateful to Adelaide for giving me their time,sharing their lived experiences & enlightening me on Autism and AuDHD; neither of which I have any lived experience nor much knowledge about.  Adelaide uses their enormous platforms on Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok to support others with similar struggles. Their vulnerability, positivity, tips and reminders are invaluable and inspirational. Adlelaide severely struggled with their mental health from the age of 14, which led to them being sectioned under the mental health act at 21.  Having received a Misdiagnoses of EUPD Previously known as BPD; through their own research she identified ADHD and Autism and was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 28... and after some serious self advocacy for Right To Choose(!) they received their Autism diagnosis. Adelaide is currently training to become an ADHD Coach. WHAT A LEGEND! THANK YOU SO MUCH ADELAIDE! If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTAs mentioned in the episode, a list of other Autistic content creators from Bristol Autism Support is available HEREPlease sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HERE If you're in or near Edinburgh, catch one of Nicole's last few Edinburgh Fringe shows Why am I STILL Like This?! or watch the Online recording HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Jingle and editing by SessionzIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing, hit those stars, or write a review. All are so very much appreciated. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the Show.Support the Show.

Live from Edinburgh Fringe, (well, sort of) two emotionally exhausted late discovered ADHD women use the very little energy they have to raise ADHD awareness with 'the ultimate shame eradicator'. After a horrible day we lift our spirits and hopefully yours too by sharing June and July's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from Patreon Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers to break the stigma and to connect ADHDers with the knowledge that WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and ADHD IS REAL!TW:  contains swearing, dodgy sound quality and editing (due to being hearing impaired) rustling sounds (due to hyperactive fidgeting) and mentions of metaphorical violence, vomiting, death, existential dread, memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, loud laughter and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERECome see Nicole's Edinburgh Fringe Sequel: Why am I STILL Like This?! or watch the Online recording HEREPhoto of 'RSD-2 & a space cheerleader(?) by Kimi at ADHD AF Alien Nation at Salford Lads ClubYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!Jingle by SessionzIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other, and by hitting those stars or leaving a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the Show.

'Have you seen Slumdog Millionaire?' This informal chat with Catherine Millan is as much about Destiny and Dharma as it is all that the episode title denotes. Late discovered ADHDer Catherine and I were thinking about that same film at the exact same moment, and this picture in which she blends in with the ADHDAF leopard print is again a total 'coincidence'... Or is it?! :) Whatever you believe in, and despite the current climate, I am certain that this crucial conversation will leave you feeling hopeful for the future!Catherine Millan founded Be What You See because she believed the world was ready to make the real change required to reduce all forms of discrimination.As a Black, female lesbian who lives with ADHD and Dyslexia, Catherine has always lived in the margins of society and has witnessed first-hand inequalities in healthcare, education and the workplace. This fuelled Catherine's passion to get involved in initiatives such as the Stonewall Awards, the Race Equality Charter Mark and working with her employers to design inclusive environments for neurodiverse employees.​Liverpool's finest, Catherine's first-hand experience of adversity and learning from others' stories have been a driving force for her to bring about changes in society to help build inclusive communities. I am so grateful to Catherine for this Chinwag, for speaking at ADHD AF Alien Nation at Salford Lads Club and at ADHDAF Emporium at Flackstock Festival. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING CATHERINE, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, violence, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Becoming a carer in youth, poverty, classism, serious injury in military service, Criminality,Discrimination, Incarcaration, mysogyny, dangerous media, identity struggles, trauma, bullying, false accusation, education strugglesIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT Thank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xxYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREIf you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL!Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

'It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are'... or 'it might be a flop' ;) Two years on from her original ADHD AF interview, one year since her very successful ADHD awareness raising one-woman show, and 3 days prior to the sequel; I catch up with Actress, Writer and Edinbrugh Fringe Superstar Nicole Nadler / 'Optimistic Meg'. Nicole discovered she has ADHD at 30, in this chaotic, hyperverbal conversation - in which we try really hard not to talk over each other and stay on topic - she reflects on what has changed for her and what has remained the same, whilst sharing  insights, hacks, calamities, hilarities, hopes and more. But why has she chosen to give her all to yet another ADHD Edinburgh Fringe show? And Why is she (still) like this? :) I can't wait to see the show those of you who came to ADHD AF Alien Nation got to see a snippet of this Friday! Running 2nd - 24th Aug - Here's what it's all about... 'Meet Nicole: She's hyperverbal, chaotic, and a little dramatic with deep self loathing and crippling self esteem issues, and always thought she was a complete disaster - until she found out she had ADHD. Three years later she impulsively wrote and performed her first one woman show in 2023 about discovering her ADHD at 30, Why Am I Like This? Bracing herself for failure, the opposite happened - everyone loved the show (and her?!) So why is it so hard to believe? Why is she so empty? Now there's a new question - Why Am I (Still) Like This?  The sequel to Why Am I (Still) Like This? is the story of what happens next after that euphoric moment of discovery and the many ways all of the pieces come together and fall apart all over again.' TICKETS HERE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction,self harm, suicide,relationship struggles,anxiety, depression, premature death,education struggles,bullying,Disordered Eating,Trauma, Abdominal Surgery,Accidental Opiate Misuse, choosing to not have children because of ADHD struggles,school trauma,grief,resentment,ableismIf you are in need of support please REACH OUTYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREIf you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE This episode has been edited by me,there may be errors or sound quality issues that I've  missed due to being hearing impaired.Thank you for your understanding. And a massive THANK YOU to the Patreon Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!XIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL!Big love Laura   @adhdafpodcast Support the Show.

Kat Brown returns for the second instalment of this crucial conversation. If you've not heard part 1, you can listen HERE Kat shares her late discovered ADHD experience which led to her writing the PHENOMENAL 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'.  Although there is so much laughter and inspiration in this interview/chinwag we start with the topic of eating disorders which commonly co-occur with ADHD. If you might find this triggering perhaps skip the first 15 minutes and please know that you are not alone in your struggles. You can access support: Beat Eating Disorders  Seed.charity  TalkED Kat also shares important information and tips aroun ableist media, therapy, relationships and more, the simplest but most perfect example of ADHD acceptance and an ABSOLUTELY HUNTASTIC BANGER of an ADHD song!  I'm extremely lucky, grateful and excited to be collaborating with this legend TWICE this week in real life at the LAST ADHD AF Alien Nation show and Flackstock Festival THANK YOU SO MUCH KAT! I can't wait to see those of you joining! Check out the full line up of our ADHDAF Emporium tent at Flackstock HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction, self harm, suicide, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, premature death, education struggles, bullying, BED. Bulimia, Trauma, IVF struggles, infertility and almost parenthood, school trauma, grief, race  and gender discrimination, Identity struggles of being mixed race, mysogyny, the patriarchy, ableism, dangerous media.If you are in need of support please REACH OUTYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREIf you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE and grab a remaining ticket to connect in real life HEREThank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xxIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS NOT A BLOODY TREND!Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

They say you should never meet your heroes, but this episode disproves that theory! I could talk to Kat Brown ALL DAY LONG, and I did! Which is why, instead of losing any of the absolute GOLD late discovered ADHD Author Kat shared with me, I decided to make it a two parter! The second and final instalment will be out tomorrow... Kat is the Author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and 'No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood', both are subjects extremely close to my heart.  This interview/chinwag delves into both of the book topics; the deep grief and hard work that goes into accepting both the realities of a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition and infertility... BUT we have some proper giggles/cackles along the way! Exploring Kat's battles with commonly co-occurring conditions of ADHD, to  bullying, mysogyny, the bloody media(!) and MORE! This is such an incredible conversation I'm extremely lucky, grateful and excited to be sharing... and I'm even more all-of-the-above to be collaborating TWICE this week in real life with this ABSOLUTE BLOODY LEGEND at the last ADHD AF Alien Nation show and Flackstock Festival THANK YOU SO MUCH KAT! And enormous congratulations to Cybil, the winner of 4th place in 'the prettiest bitch' category! :) TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction, self harm, suicide, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, premature death, education struggles, bullying, BED. Bulimia, Trauma, IVF struggles, infertility and almost parenthood, school trauma, grief, race  and gender discrimination, Identity struggles of being mixed race, mysogyny, the patriarchy, ableism, dangerous media.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE If you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE and grab a remaining ticket to connect in real life HEREThank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xxIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS NOT A BLOODY TREND! Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

Late discovered ADHD LEGEND Libby Freeman's Justice Sensitivity fuelled a 'campaign of rage' that is adored and adorned the world over, whilst doing a great deal of good. This hero is the founder of Topple and Burn, only the coolest jewellery brand EVER which began as a way for Libby to raise funds for her refugee charity Calais Action. Thank you so much Libby for sharing your experiences to raise ADHD awareness and that SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID!..it has to be in a system so broken you could wait a decade for assessment & treatment in some parts of the UK.A barrier to Libby and many seeking diagnosis in the current crisis. What happens when creative ADHD Activists come together?A monumental collaboration! Libby's designed exclusive: ADHDAF Emporium X Topple and Burn Necklace AND Earrings for the launch of adhdafemporium.comCelebrated with a cameo from my old friend and new business partner Steph! ADHDAF Emporium is online market place with a focus on championing and supporting neurodivergent makers and small business. This launch is only the beginning with 'merch' and exclusives. Full marketplace launching Sept. APPLY here to join us! Planet ADHDAF Online Peer Support Community Members get a 10% discount on merch. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: anxiety, depression, mental health struggles, OCD, medication, strong political views.If you need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUTFrom Brighton's finest, to Brighton itself... join myself and  whole host of other legends for the LAST Alien Nation Show in Brighton Sat 20th July! Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret and ADHD Adults meet each other! TICKETS HERE. If you're nervous to attend solo, you can sign up for the Welcome Party to be met at the door and sat with others in the same boat: HEREGain Peer Support ONLINE in the PLANET ADHDAF Community. Membership funds the creation of this advert free Podcast, and as a THANK YOU weekly online Peer Support Events and a private Discord server are facilitated by Community Members including myself.I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB BRIGHTON TICKETS HEREThanks to Sessionz for editing Libby's interview and the jingle. Enormous THANKS to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations! xxIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Leopard Print Army! LauraSupport the Show.

TODAY'S THE DAY TO HAVE YOUR SAY! A few quick TITBITS about VOTING in the UK General Election.... Polling Stations are open TODAY, Thursday 4th July '24 - NOW until 10pm TONIGHT- If you're stuck in choice paralysis of who to Vote for TAKE THIS QUICK QUIZ- Info of where to Vote is on your Polling Card but DON'T WORRY if you can find it, you can find out your local Polling Station HERE- If you've applied to Postal Vote and it hasn't arrived or unforseen circumstances have arisen preventing you from Voting today; eg medical emergency/lost ID you can apply for an Emergency Proxy Vote up until 5pm today HERE- When you go to Vote today REMEMBER YOUR ID! You cannot Vote without ID. It can be out of date, but the photograph on it has to look like you and the names have to match you names on the electoral register.  If you've changed your name, you have to bring proof, eg: marriage certificate. 'TODAY we shape the future of the UK. Today, we decide who we want to be. The values we hold. The choices we make. Who we are.  Taking part in this is easy. You need to go out there. Today. You need to VOTE.' - @simplepolitics If you've not heard Mr Simple Politics, Tatton Spiller's ADHDAF interview you can listen to it HERE on the way to the Polling Station TODAY! YOUR VOICE MATTERS. VOTE NOW! Support the Show.

Wureeay LADS LADS LADS! ;) Mr LADBible himself; The wonderful Alex Partridge of ADHD Chatter shares his ADHD ‘safari' in this very special episode.Alex began his podcast to help others not feel as broken as he did prior to ADHD Diagnosis just 1.5 years ago. I loved being a guest on ADHD Chatter as much as I loved this podswap!Alex has been sober 2 years after battling alcoholism. A commonly co-occurring condition of ADHD; a compulsion he suffered  in a bid to help him cope with the severe anxiety he developed from masking his physical hyperactivity. ‘Spike' is an inspiration and an absolute LEGEND! THANK YOU SO MUCH ALEX!I‘m so grateful and excited to have Alex and a whole host of other legends join me for the LAST Alien Nation Show in Brighton Sat 20th July! Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret and ADHD Adults meet each other! TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events: HEREIf you're nervous to attend solo, you can sign up for the Welcome Party to be met at the door and sat with others in the same boat: HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, criminality, addiction, self harm, suicide, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, premature death, education struggles, shameIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTI would love to connect ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF Membership funds the creation of this advert free Podcast, and as a THANK YOU for support, weekly online Peer Support Events and a private Discord server are facilitated by Community Members including myself.I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB BRIGHTON TICKETS HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREThank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xxIf you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.I REALLY appreciate your support!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

Today is the last day of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and tomorrow is the first day of Disability Pride Month. Celebrating both is the LEGENDARY CJ DeBarra who is Proud to be Queer and Proud to be Neurodivergent! Alongside sharing their lived experience of ADHD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Author CJ is giving away a copy of: Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between. Listen for details...TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and Mentions of: Sex, Kink, drugs, drug dealing, Mental Health Struggles, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Bereavement of a family member, Relationship Struggles, Medical Cannabis and legal Mushrooms - of which I have no personal experienceIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated grab tickets for THE LAST EVER ADHD AF Alien Nation show! Raising ADHD Awareness and connecting local ADHDers at Brighton Komedia Sat 20th July 5pm. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret and ADHD Adults meet each other! TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events: HEREIf you're nervous to attend solo, you can sign up for the Welcome Party to be met at the door and sat with others in the same boat: HEREI would love to connect ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF Membership funds the creation of this advert free Podcast, and as a THANK YOU for support, weekly online Peer Support Events and a private Discord server are facilitated by Community Members including myself.I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB  LIVE EVENTS TICKETS HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREThank you to Sessionz for the amazing jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xxIf you've enjoyed this episode PLEASE SHARE, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols!I REALLY appreciate your support and hope to chat to you very soon!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide with his amazing platform The Black Dyspraxic. According to the (now closed) Dyspraxia Foundation, around 50% of people with dyspraxia also have ADHD.  I am self diagnosed Dyspraxic, and I'm super grateful to Tumi for explaining the condition and his experiences to help us all learn more about the  neurodevelopmental condition also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder - DCD.  Alongside his platform, Tumi is an early career researcher in Health Economics at Newcastle University.  He has set his sights on pursuing a PhD focusing on the economics of the inequalities associated with neurodiversity. He is also part of the Dyspraxia Collective and a TOTAL LEGEND! Thank you so much Tumi! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some horrendous ableist language shared in the context of bullying and to make sure everyone knows not to use those words. Also mentions of Alcoholism, Drugs, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety,   Relationship  Struggles, Toilet issues, If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated grab tickets for ADHD AF Alien Nation shows in Margate & Brighton, raising ADHD Awareness and connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to connect ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF Membership funds the creation of this advert free Podcast, and as a THANK YOU for support, weekly online Peer Support Events and a private Discord server are facilitated by Community Members including myself. I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB  LIVE EVENTS TICKETS HEREYou can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERESO GRATEFUL to  Sessionz for his incredible Audio services and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations and making this the longest job I've ever had! xxIf you've enjoyed this episode PLEASE SHARE, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols!I REALLY appreciate your support and hope to chat to you very soon!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

The title of this very special interview with Simple Politics founder Tatton Spiller was going to be: 'Peace, Love and Politics', but I just couldn't resist the urge to reference one of my favourite Skunk Anansie chooons! Simple Politics is a hugely successful project run by Tatton and a team of legends, making politics clear and interesting; as if you were having a conversation with a friend. SP does what it says on the tin - keeping it simple'.  Tatton is also a Journalist, Author, and now a very ‘relliable narrator', using his own platform to raise Mental Health Awareness through sharing his own experiences with Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder. This is an amazing chinwag with an absolute legend, that I guarantee even those of you that don't think politics is for you will gain something from listening to! I am so grateful Tatton for having this crucial conversation at this busy time leading up to the SUPRISE General Election and for all the work that goes into SP!PEACE AND LOVE! Here's to hope and a better future!I don't know about you, but I need a deadline breathing down my neck to spring into action! The deadline to register to vote is June 18th! All you need is your NI Number, a couple of spare minutes and to tap THIS LINK Your voice matters, and TOGETHER we can make change happen!  TRIGGER WARNING: contains swearing & sensitive subject matter including: gaslighting, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, cancer and symptoms of bowel cancer, HIV, mental health struggles If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTHelp inform and empower others to register to vote and have their say by sharing this episode, having conversations and chewing MP Candidates ears off! If you've enjoyed this episode please  write a review/hit those stars/comment on the Q&A, all help spread the word and unite the ADHD Community. Massive thanks to the Planet ADHDAF Peer Support Community for keeping this Podcast going for over two years! You can follow ADHDAF on intsa HERE and my personal page HEREBIG LOVE & GRATITUDELEOPARD PRINT ARMY! XJingle by SessionzSupport the Show.

I am joined once again by my husband 'Big' to share May's Most ADHD Thing entries from Planet ADHDAF Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers.  The ultimate shame eradicator raises ADHD Awareness, breaks the stigma and connects ADHDers with the knowledge WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and ADHD IS REAL!If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at one of the last two  ADHD AF Alien Nation Live Shows... raising ADHD Awareness and connecting local ADHDers at Margate Arts Club Thur 18th July & Komedia Brighton Sat 20th July.  Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other! Last remaining TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF created to raise funds for this external ad free Podcast. On our planet we support each other with Body Doubling, Accountability Squads, Self Care Club, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...Hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERETW:  contains swearing and mentions of  toilet humour that might not be appropriate for the squeamish, memory issues causing problems with bodily functions, domestic disputesIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE Our first IRL event is hosting our own tent at Flackstock Festival on 22nd July in honour of Caroline Flack. Please help FIND COLIN! :) Come see Nicole's Edinburgh Fringe Sequel: Why am I STILL Like This?!Photo by Summonfire Photography at Alien Nation Use access code: ADHDAF to view full Bristol gallery HERE Jingle by Sessionz Check out our Dopamine Decor feature HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode please share with others to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other, and hit those stars or leave us a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! XSupport the Show.

Are you a recovering People Pleaser? I'm trying! ...Thankfully help is at hand. I'm joined once again by the wonderful ADHD Coach: Meghann Birks! In this 10 minute micro-chinwag, Meghann reframes the common ADHD trait of People Pleasing into 'Peace Keeping' - eradicating the shame many of us feel around it, to disempower it and help to empower sufferers. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke. This Canadian LEGEND lives in Melbourne and has a unique skill of delivering a pearl of wisdom in precisely 10 minutes without a timer! :) I found this conversation SO SO helpful, I hope you do too. TW: Contains swearing and some triggering topics including:  Self crticism, internalised ableism, domestic abuse, murder by an intimate partner, abusive relationships, childhood trauma,  relationship struggles, school difficulties.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HEREMASSIVE THANKS to Meghann and an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Sessionz for the INCREDIBLE JINGLE featuring Vocals from Kirsty Mason.Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREThe BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonBIG LOVELauraSupport the Show.

The LEGENDARY Tanya Bardsley joins me for this crucial conversation, and I LOVE IT! Which is why I'm so grateful and excited to get to interview her again on stage at Flackstock Festival in July in ADHDAF Emporium!  In this episode, the late discovered ADHD Advocate, TV star and Transformational Coach shares her inspiring story, of battling the commonly co-occurring condition of alcoholism. Now sober and 'anxiety juice' free, Tanya is able to best support her ADHD, those in her life with ADHD - including her son, and ADHDers the world over with her incredible Advocacy! She also shares one of my favourite Most ADHD Things EVER! GO ON TANYA! THANKS SO MUCH, I really can't wait to meet you VERY soon! XPLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE NOW! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of  Eating Disorders, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Self Sabotage, Self Harm, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Family Struggles, Medication, Medication SIde Effects when not taken responsibly.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated grab tickets for ADHD AF Alien Nation shows in Margate & Brighton, raising ADHD Awareness and connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to connect ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Squads, Self Care Club, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, In person meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERESO GRATEFUL to  Sessionz for his incredible Audio services and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations and making it the longest job I've ever had! xIf you've enjoyed this episode PLEASE SHARE, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols!REALLY appreciate your support and hope to chat to you very soon!SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

I'm so excited to have the LEGENDARY Comedian & Author Suzi Ruffell hop aboard the late ADHD discovery rollercoaster this week! Despite being diagnosed with Dyslexia as a child, Suzi's ADHD went undiscovered until very recently. Labelled ‘hyper' as a child, Suzi found school really difficult, which inevitably led to truancy, which is common for many of us unidentified ADHDers. Suzi has noticed many female Comedians also just discovering their Neurodivergence… could it be the traits of the condition itself, or the result of a lifetime of ADHD going undetected and unsupported that has led so many like her to the profession? Whatever the case I am so grateful to Suzi for giving her time and voice to this platform to help raise crucial ADHD Awareness amidst a global crisis! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some triggering topics such as self sabotage,  depression, anxiety, self esteem struggles,  RSD, masking, truency,relationship struggles. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated join us for the last two ADHD AF Alien Nation shows in Margate & Brighton, raising ADHD Awareness and connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERESO GRATEFUL to  Sessionz for his incredible Audio services and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonSELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak.  ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISCOUNT CODE in this episode! What a treat! ADHD assesment is currently a privilege or a postcode lottery in the UK and we are amidst a global diagnosis crisis. Self Diagnosis is valid, and in a system where you could currently be waiting the best part of a decade for life saving support if you can access it at all, it bloody well has to be! *TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some triggering topics such as self sabotage, self harm, depression, anxiety, self esteem struggles,  RSD, masking, truency, alcohol and substance abuse, addiction, relationship struggles. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated join us at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERESO GRATEFUL to  Sessionz for his incredible Audio services and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonSELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraSupport the Show.

Many ADHDers experience Self Sabotage; the most frustrating part is that it can be so hard to spot! So where is the long awaited Season 3?! Well... there isn't gonna be one! :) I've realised that the fear of 'the Season that shall not be named' failing has led me down a path of Self Sabotage so severe I've been stuck for months so instead I'm just ploughing on!Helping me do so is the INCREDIBLE Kim Pierpoint.In the same way this Podcast started over 2 years ago, this is a conversation between two late discovered ADHD women sharing their struggles to raise awareness, and break the stigma in the hope that their experiences help others. Kim is a Midlife Empowerment Coach and Yoga Teacher who provides Self Care Club sessions on Planet ADHDAF...this legend is also a Stand Up Comedian, who will be joining me at Alien Nation London and Flackstock Festival in the ADHDAF Emporium and our first ADHDAF Retreat, the SOLD OUT 'Holistic-ish Weekender'. Sign up for info on future Retreats HERE *TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some triggering topics such as self sabotage, self harm, depression, anxiety, self esteem struggles, losing a pet, RSD, struggling to exercise, masking*If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated join us at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREUnbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :)We would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREThank you to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soon SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.Big loveLauraJingle by SessionzSupport the Show.

Many late discovered ADHD adults find it hard to know where to begin when it comes to ADHD Unmasking.  In this micro-episode ADHD Coach Meghann Birks gives us her top tip to help unpick those negative beliefs we've accumulated to help us find our authentic selves. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke and we've been in semi constant contact ever since. This Canadian LEGEND lives in Melbourne and she's all heart, humour and wisdom.  Meghann invites us all to  ''f**k around and find out!"We go on a little side-quest about internalised mysogyny, beauty standards and body image issues, but somehow Meghann uses her time wizardry to cram her Unmasking knowledge into a short TITBIT episode. I look forward to sharing more from Meghann soon!TW: Contains swearing and some potentially triggering topics including: Body Image Struggles, Self crticism, internalised misogyny, the patriarchy, beauty standards and unhealthy ideas about weight. But only to highlight the toxicity of all of the above! SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID AND YOU ARE ENOUGH! If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREUnbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :) I would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE MASSIVE THANKS to Meghann and an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Sessionz for the INCREDIBLE NEW JINGLE featuring Vocals from Kirsty Mason. Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREThe BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonBIG LOVELauraSupport the Show.

On this very day TWO YEARS ago the first ever episode of ADHD AF went live! That is why this celebratory 'Most ADHD Things' episode is out today and absolutely not because I forgot to do the April instalment... which, incidentally is my Most ADHD Thing of the month! LOLSI am joined once a month by my husband 'Big' to share  your entries, the ultimate shame eradicator to unite the ADHD community and break the stigma. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER & ADHD IS REAL! In two years this podcast has unexpectedly accumulated over 1 MILLION downloads! Listeners in 198 counties and territories, has created an online Peer Support Community, is on its 3rd Tour, has  founded a Charity and is launching an Online Marketplace. That's all thanks to YOU! And I cannot say thank you enough!!So much good has been done for so many off the back of your support and there is SO MUCH MORE to come!It's an honour and a privilege to be able to do this work, I'm so grateful! If you are reading this on Thursday 2nd May and you are anywhere near Newcastle, come to the show and help me celebrate 2 years of ADHDAF! There will be CAKE! 20% off tickets with code: BirthdayParty-20 and there are pay it forward tickets donated.Unbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :)If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HEREI would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...Hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERETW: contains swearing and mentions of memory issues causing problems with eating and bodily functionsIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! XPhoto: Sophie PhewtrellSupport the Show.