SURPRISE Bonus Blether ahead of Season 2 in which we reunite The Too Much Tour Trio at Edinburgh's Royal Scots Club & are blessed by Comedian Lee Brophy 's dulcet Irish tones. We're tired having partied like it's 1776 with Nicole but couldn't pass the chance for a chinwag!Topics include: plans for next season, upcoming ADHDAF events, our Anti Ableist ADHD Media Coalition , Nicole 's Fringe Show, The Most ADHD Thing in real time & a plea to vote for us in The British Podcast Awards. PLEAS...
Jul 10, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 53
WE'RE BACK! Despite taking a well needed break over the summer, we felt we had to do this post Too Much Tour debrief! In part, because we still can't believe it all happened, and mostly because we have a thousand people to thank!! If you've just discovered us, this is NOT our usual episode format, so best dive into another episode first. This LENGTHY reflective ramble is a one-off in which we spill the tea about the ADHD awareness raising tour which almost didn't happen(!) and most definitely co...
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
1 year ago today two rebels with a cause launched this podcast! In this very special episode we share our proudest moments from all of the legends who volunteered their voices for the cause. WE CANNOT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH! And we SERIOUSLY can’t say thank you enough to all of you for listening and supporting us. Tonight we are on stage at Old Woollen in Leeds for our 1st Birthday Party extravaganza of The ‘Too Much’ Tour. Magnificent leopard print hun cake of dreams created by Fairybakes Leeds …...
May 02, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 53
1 day until we go on Tour ,1 week until our 1 year anniversary of ADHDAF!This penultimate blether of Season 1 is the most ADHDAF episode of the lot!There's so much going on; including an epiphany and tears. STRAP YOURSELVES IN as we lay ourselves bare after almost falling at the final hurdle.It's time to face reality in order to give ADHDAF longevity. This year of weekly episodes (& bonuses, merchandise, tour planning, community creating and activism!) has been one hell of a ride,we honestly...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
BIG announcement:Episode 53 is the last of season 1! We're pressing pause to get our ducks in a row and plot the next move. We realised 'the most ADHD thing' we've done this season is mess-up the guest scheduling(!) the good news is there are interviews with three legends in this very special episode! Zoe Joanna Coaching and Jessi B ADHD Lifecoach show us two different approaches to ADHD Coaching, and the importance of finding the right coach to suit your unique and individual ADHD support needs...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 51
EPISODE 50?! For 50 weeks we've managed to put out 1 episode per week (plus 5 Bonus Blethers and 3 Activism Extras) we just can’t believe it, can you?! :) Joining us for this very special chinwag, is a VERY special person indeed; Cardiff’s finest…the one and only Coco . Award winning Mental health Activist, Writer and Poet. This Non-Binary, Neurodivergent LEGEND recently became a Mother. * We asked Coco her preferred pronouns to which she told us that she didn’t care; so in this episode we refer...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Writer and TedX Speaker Stacey Heale shares 'honest conversations on how to rebuild your life after hard times’… and we are so grateful to this legendary lady for her honesty and insights in this wonderful conversation. At 43, Stacey is freshly diagnosed with ADHD. The Mother of two, and jack of all trades is just as chaotic as we are! Part of our ADHDAF mission is to eradicate the shame around the symptoms and struggles we battle daily and to celebrate the messy ‘too-muchness’ and rebellion so ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This is a VERY IMPORTANT and emotional episode in which we learn the extent of the sacrifices faced by Disability Campaigner Cat Owens due to undiagnosed ADHD. Though yet to be confirmed, it is suspected that Cat has been on the wrong medication for SEVENTEEN YEARS -at great cost! Cat's story helps us understand the drive for ADHD Activism. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! We are all in this together. In demystifying the politics surrounding ADHD, we uncover further unexplained mysteries from the Pa...
Mar 28, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID . What's more, it is ESSENTIAL amidst the current ADHD Diagnosis crisis! Our guest Louise O'Mahony 's experience is a perfect example of why. Berlin and Brighton based Fashion Designer Louise is yet to receive an ADHD diagnosis. An admin error sent her to the back of a very long queue she thought she'd already been on for months! Whilst awaiting assessment, Louise has found conversations with other ADHDers, online information and podcasts like ours invaluable in supportin...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we have got the perfect blether for the occasion! The wonderful Priyanka Patel AKA @littlemiss_adhd_ hops aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster with us and alongside sharing her experience she also highlights how following our passions leads ADHDers to thrive. Her positivity is inspiring and this chinwag has helped reframe Laura’s perception of her achievements. ‘Quite often the focus is on the challenges rather than the many strengths and talents...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
It's International Women's Day (Wednesday 8th March) and also just a couple of days after our first ever live event! We reflect on the unbelievable premier of our Too Much Tour and this year's IWD theme 'Embracing Equity'. Having just painted Aberdeen leopard print with our celebration of the neurodivergent community, and receiving the most INCREDIBLE REVIEW from reporter Jamie Saunderson of Aberdeen Live, we are on an absolute high! MASSIVE THANKS to The Chester Hotel, Sam Brill (photo credit),...
Mar 07, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 45
OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW IS IN FOUR DAYS TIME! We utilise the little time we had by recording some of this on the road to Glasgow to see Dr James Brown talk: The Science of ADHD , IT WAS INCREDIBLE! We reunite Team Weird with Phionna McInnes , who is joining us THIS SATURDAY 4th March at The Chester Hotel for the first date of The Too Much Tour!Phionna talks medication & relationships and her expertise in theatre with relaxed performances; how adapting to cater to all is neither possible nor...
Feb 28, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 44
You'll likely know Bristol's finest as @adhdfatheruk . The self proclaimed 'old hag of the ADHD online community', was diagnosed 20 years ago. Jacob created his platform to highlight, educate and inspire people about ADHD, as well as spotlighting positive ADHD figures and the power of ADHD representation. Jacob very kindly invited us on an Insta LIVE interview back in December and we hit it off right away. We LOVE talking to this legend; so much so that we were recording this for over two hours ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 44
With ep. 42's release date falling on Valentine's Day, we decided to explore the date dedicated to romantic love through an ADHD lens, from our own perspectives, and share findings from far more reputable resources. Valentine's Day ain't all roses, is it?! Whether you're single or attached; marrying societal pressures and ADHD can make for one hell of a toxic relationship! Speaking of which, if you haven't already heard our deep dive into ADHD and 'Romantic' Relationships, have a listen to Episo...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 43
Attracted to our rebellious and imperfect platform, the incredible artist Charlotte Mellor Meecham generously offered her @wispaworks illustration services for The Too Much Tour Artwork. Charlotte Mellor Meecham has recently been diagnosed with combined type ADHD. In this Bonus Blether the talented creative jumps aboard the late diagnosis rollercoaster with us. Though she has concerns about medication, she has seen really positive results. Having battled an eating disorder and been diagnosed wit...
Feb 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The final ADHDAF Activism Extra episode of the month - we hope! In this quick bonus blether Disability Campaigner Cat Owens summarise the pros and cons of the ADHD & ASD Assessment parliamentary debate and we discuss our next steps. MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who submitted the survey to inform the debate🙌Our followers made up 10%+ of those submitted! GO ON LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! 🐆🧡 Though a marathon and not a sprint, and with many obstacles in our path; hearing our experiences shared in P...
Feb 08, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Abigail Agyei is SOMETHING ELSE! This award-winning Senior Policy Advisor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion and Neurodiversity Advocate has late diagnosed ADHD and Dyspraxia. Alongside being awarded MBE in 2022, she previously won the 2020 Civil Service Rising Star Award for her dedication to public service & amplifying the voices of ethnic minority people to create inclusive, safe and accountable culture. Give the woman a medal...actually, don't bother THE KING ALREADY DID! :) Abiga...
Feb 07, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 41
A second ADHDAF Activist extra episode ahead of the Parliamentary debate next Monday - 06.02.23 We understand only too well the feelings of disillusionment and disempowerment after our life long struggles and being failed by the system. But RIGHT NOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Yes, The petitions and survey are closed; BUT… all you need to do is tap this link: https://tr.ee/XjsY7Mdgy3 then simply download and add your details and email it to your MP. There is even a link in the document to help yo...
Feb 01, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Non-binary neurodivergent counsellor Katie Harrison LPC , based in Misouri is a total ledge! Their unique perpective as all of the above enables Katie to identify neurodvergence in clients the world over. Please note, that identification is not the same as diagnosis! Once identified, Katie helps clients navigate the adult ADHD diagnosis process in their country. Which comes with added difficulties when you are non-cisgendered. It's been said that ADHDers are highly intuitive, Katie argues that t...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Dawn started ADHD Medication last month! in this episode we discuss her experience of Titration so far and look back at Laura's, which began ten months prior. As ever, our experiences are entirely different, and we were both prescribed different medication. We then dive into the topic of ADHD Activism. We unmask our true intentions of ADHDAF. Nine months ago we cautiously dipped our toes in (THANKS RSD!) but we are finally brave enough to tell the full story and what led us to treading carefully...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 39
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! We are all directly affected by the ADHD Diagnosis crisis. We find ourselves at a crucial turning point RIGHT NOW! PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IMMEDIATELY! We understand only too well the feelings of disillusionment and disempowerment after our life long struggles and being failed by the system. But RIGHT NOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Each and every one of us has the power to change the system, BUT YOU MUST ACT NOW! All you have to do is tap this link and answer a few ques...
Jan 23, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
After last week's tear jerker, be prepared to cry again, but this time with laughter! LA based Comedian/Actor Merril Davis , originally from Miami, is one of the funniest people we have had the absolute pleasure to interview! Like us, Merrill basically has a neon flashing ADHDAF sign on her forehead, and is as perplexed as we are as to how they all went unnoticed. Alongside the words that haunt our dreams such as 'could try harder', or 'you're too much'; we discovered Merrill through another one...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode we explore where Laura is up to on the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster and reflect on a monumental year since her diagnosis; that saw the start of a brand new chapter of her life. At dawn, the day after being diagnosed with ADHD, Laura realised that her lifelong problems were not her fault. It suddenly dawned on her that she no longer needed to hate and chastise herself. This was the dawn of a new era; which saw her start this podcast... with Dawn :) But what was the motivatio...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Happy New Year! New year, new you? Us neither! ;) We are so excited to share this incredible blether with a legendary lady for our first episode of 2023! If you haven’t already heard of Single Parent Pessimist Blogger, Claire or listened to her incredible Mind Vox Podcast , you need to remedy that… but not until you’ve listened to her story here first of course! :) Claire was diagnosed (albeit rather vaguely?!) in 2022, she also identifies strongly with autism. Having blogged for a decade about ...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s the last episode of 2022, so we are celebrating our most popular creation: ‘the most ADHD thing’ and sharing YOUR most ADHD things of this year! We conclude by revealing the most ADHD thing WE’VE done this year… and some very ambitious plans for 2023! (All in the name of accountability…ie, we’ve said it now, so we have to do it!) We created the concept of ‘most ADHD thing’ to act as the ultimate shame eradicator. For us, these daily mishaps can often feel like ‘if we didn’t laugh we’d cry’,...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We're gonna have a party tonight... there's some very special surprises at the end of this episode! It's both our first Christmas' diagnosed with ADHD; finally having the answers to our lifelong struggles. Will we be able to keep our masks off instead of performing for everyone else?! We'll let you know! (TW) Here's one for a Christmas cracker - What do you get when you mix Christmas time with people pleasing tendencies, an inability to manage finances, time blindness, forgetfulness, task paraly...
Dec 20, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Siobhan O'Connor - @notsosecretlysober was diagnosed with ADHD in May of this year, at 32 in Manchester. In this inspirational blether, she shares her battles to overcome the ADHD comorbidities of alchohol and drug abuse; and concludes with her top tips for a Sober Christmas! Historically, Siobhan felt pride in being 'the last person standing' at parties. Though she didn't drink everyday, when she did, her binge drinking was so extreme that she ended up being hospitalised on multiple occasions! ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Episode we’ve wanted to create for the last seven months! As time has dragged on the weight of living in limbo has felt heavier and heavier. Finally, with the help of generous ADHDAF listener donations , Dawn has her ADHD Diagnosis! WE CAN’T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH! In this EXTRA SPECIAL Bonus Blether, Dawn shares her diagnosis ‘journey’ from start to finish. Including a recap of her horrendous NHS ADHD Assessment ordeal, pre confirming private diagnosis shared care with her GP, the time scale ...
Dec 12, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We are so excited to share this very special bonus blether with a very special person in Laura’s life; who has become a very special person to ADHDAF! Introducing the legendary Steph Thompson, creator of All The Discos handmade accessories; including our collaborative ADHDAF X All The Discos Bolt Earrings , Leopard Print Tree Decorations and Disco Party Capes . Laura & Steph were thick as thieves from aged 11, until that wrecking ball of ADHD swung in and destroyed 20 years of friendship! La...
Dec 08, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We are so excited to share this blether with our favourite ADHD content creator! This Might Help ADHD creates such incredible social media posts that we share so much of her work, it's bordering on plagiarism! :) This Melbourne based writer got diagnosed at the start of the year; here she jumps onboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster with us all the way from down under. sharing content to spark conversation, to raise ADHD Awareness and to be a voice for those that can struggle to articula...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 32
