It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week so to celebrate, us Neurodivergents have got our Neurodiverse heads together to discuss the language used to describe our Neurodivergence! Get it? Basically, what do all of these words mean?! Is there right and wrong when sharing our own lived experiences and explaining our ADHD? If you prefer 'Neurospicy' or refer to yourself 'as ADHD' rather than having or experiencing the 'disorder'/ 'disability' / 'condition'... Dr James Brown and I celebrate you! The lan...
Mar 19, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 27
The topic of this micro-Interview with @adultingadhd is RSD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria , commonly experienced by many ADHDers. There are some in the ADHD community that dispute if RSD is real, but Rach and I strongly disagree! We are RSD Warriors not 'just worriers', as we were both dismissed as in childhood! In just ten(sih) minutes the LEGENDARY Rach shares experiences of and top tips to combat the dysphoric perception of rejection that so many of us battle daily. I'm the queen of RSD so r...
Mar 12, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Bristol's finest and ADHDAF family member Jacob returns to share his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 1 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have ADHD at any stage of their parenthood ‘safari’ on how to best navigate the added challenges having the neurodevelopmental condition can add to the mix. Parts 2 and 3 will be released over the next couple of months and I’m so grateful to Jacob...
Mar 05, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Myself and my 'glamorous assistant', my Husband Big are back by popular demand sharing the @adhdafpodcast followers and Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community member's 'Most ADHD Things' of February. I created the infamous last question from every ADHD AF Interview, 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to unite the ADHD Community with shame eradication, camaraderie and lols! These personal stories are commented on the weekly socials posts to get ADHDers connected, because Peer Sup...
Feb 27, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween . Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Queer and Non Binary, and really exploring their Neurodivergence in their 30s. Growing up in West Cork, Ireland, CJ knew they were ADHD, but its implica...
Feb 20, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
For the first of this miniseries of micro-Interviews it's only right I be joined by the first ever guest of ADHD AF , The one and only: Dr James Brown of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity . In just ten minutes the LEGENDARY James takes us back to basics (bitches) serving INDISPUTABLE ADHD FACTS to fill in the gaps in our own knowledge, to share with any family, friends, partners, employers, coworkers, etc who need educating about ADHD, and/or - to quote James, 'shove up the a$$ of ...
Feb 13, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 22
After lovely feedback from the NYE Episode,my Husband 'Big' is back to help me share my favourite Most ADHD Things of January followed by MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!One of which is: ADHDAF is on the road again! GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour NOW! EEEEEEK! Accountability truly does work! Massive thanks to Ally MacDonald and Nicole Nadler, I can't wait to connect with all of you who like me spent your lives feeling like Aliens, only to discover there's a whole planet of us!Come ...
Feb 06, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Part 2 of this very special 2 parter... I know I said this would be shorter and out in the morning but I went on a magical side quest as you'll hear at the end... I am joined by ADHDAF Events Superstar Nicole Nadler. ..can anyone remember what her Edinburgh Fringe show is called?! ;) ;) And the LEGEND that saved the day - keeping me going at my lowest ebb; Ally MacDonald for questions, reflections and ridiculousness... followed by a blether with the Big man himself. With a couple of enormous rea...
Jan 29, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In January 2022 at the age of 38 I got diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD. In this two part episode I'm attempting to use my own late diagnosis 'safari' as a case study by 'interviewing' different people in my life to hear their reflections of the difference a year can make. Whilst some share childhood memories, others are behind the scenes ADHDAF team members... all are chosen family that have helped me in my darkest hours. From playground politics, to raving , to grieving, to activism. I...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 19
How's that break from the podcast working out? C'mon it's been over 2 whole weeks! :) In any case, on discovering new evidence that High & Low Estrogen Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms I HAD TO share it! As ever, I'm NOT an expert, just a late diagnosed ADHDer..but I'll tell you who is:THE LEGENDARY Dr Nighat Arif ! BBC Breakfast & ITV This Morning's Resident Dr returns to explore what Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory means, to give us all some invaluable advice,& to invite us to join her...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Recorded on New Years Eve in a hotel room in London. My husband 'Big' and I might not be anywhere near as funny as we think we are but we hope you find this very special episode mildly amusing at least! :) After an entire day hyperfocussing with no logic whatsoever on finding my favourite Most ADHD Thing entries of the year, my glamorous, gargantuan assistant 'the fluttering heart' of ADHDAF 'helps' me read them. The ultimate Shame Eradicator, 'The Most ADHD Thing' serves to raise ADHD Awareness...
Dec 31, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 17
If you've just discovered this podcast, this isn't the usual run of things... this is an EXTRA SPECIAL Episode reflecting on the ADHD AF Christmas Tour & bringing some festive community feels at a time when even the neurotypicals don't know what day of the week it is! Created whilst festering like a sickly Tiny Tim having once again taken on a bit 'too much', I couldn't not say thank you to all of the MANY that made the RIDICULOUS ADHD Awareness Raising Live Show possible these last few week...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Helping me close Season 2 with a bang is Sam Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast & charity ADHDadultuk , AKA Mrs ADHD !I wonder if Sam will change her name to Mrs AuDHD?I'm so grateful to The ADHD Adults for their support of ADHDAF & all of the amazing work Sam, her husband James & Alex do!Can't wait to see Sam at the Birmingham event & her & James at the London show & all of you coming to ALL XMAS EVENTS Sam shares insights into being both Autistic & ADHD,& a very d...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
I'm made up to share this impromptu and chaotic blether with my new BFF! ;) I was introduced to the wonderful work of Celebrity Masterchef winner, Author and BBC Morning Live Superstar Riyadh Khalaf when @ADHDFatherUK tagged me in his amazing support video for those of us struggling to access ADHD Medication. I was immediately enamoured, and slid into his DMs to try and get him on... just a couple of hours later we recorded this chinwag filled with 'humanity, heart & humour'. Anyone else wit...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This episode is so packed with ADHD AF LEGENDS it's fit to burst!Back to back micro interviews sharing ADHD stories, useful information, hacks & humour from ADHD Coaches, Activists, Actors, Advocates, Teachers, Nurses, Singers, Designers, Community members, the works! This blether is very busy, messy, long and late(!) but it's full to the brim of heart, help, humour & RIDICULOUSNESS in the name of ADHD Awareness. So truthfully, this chaotic episode perfectly encapsulates ADHDAF! - the Co...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
'OH HI MOTHERF*&%ERS!' Sorry,couldn't resist using Lu's catchphrase! :) All aboard 'Susie',the leopard print bus for Lou Featherstone 's SELF LOVE REVOLUTION! @luinluland ,52 is an accidental middle aged influencer dedicated to empowering women to find their confidence.The perfect 1st guest as I find my way solo whilst drowning in RSD (Really Shit Daydreams!) A lady so legendary,it's hard to imagine she once stole from her employer & husband to fund a shopping addiction which contributed...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The title of the 1st ep of ADHDAF is 'We are ADHDAF but who TF are we?' This new chapter of me (Laura) flying solo is a homage & probably even worse sound quality/editing!Ironically,in raising RSD Awareness,I've suffered the worst RSD of my life & nearly didn't release this!This is a transitional episode;I'm not quite there yet...next week's will have a guest/structure/a mic/editor (hopefully!)But this is imperfect action-ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast &...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
If you've just found us, this isn't the usual episode length or format,this is an EXTRA SPECIAL EPISODE !We close ADHD Awareness Month with our last Podcast recording as a Duo !Dawn's stepping down-but will remain an active member of our Online Peer Support Community . Find out why HERE MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains alcohol consumption, gallows humour & swearing. We tackle some very triggering topics!Including: suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregu...
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
For our penultimate episode of ADHD Awareness Month & as Co-hosts; we talk # ADHDAFDay - which saw the launch of our Make it Count Campaign and we collaborate in back to back podswap interviews with Kate Moreyoussef ; who will be sharing her interview of us on her amazing ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast on Thursday 26th Oct. ADHD lifestyle & wellbeing coach & EFT practitioner, mum of four, and fellow ADHDer Kate is passionate about harnessing our wellbeing to work alongside our brains...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We have an ENORMOUS, EMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Dawn of a new era! Be prepared for a rollercoaster of a Bonus Blether; in which Dawn shares massive and confronting realisations which have lead her to embark on a new chapter. This episode is the audio from 5 videos we recorded separately and then together (hence the differing sound quality) please persevere to the end, as we conclude on a very happy note. SHE'S DIVING OUT FANNY FIRST! :) Dawn is eternally grateful to all of you who donated ...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The most ADHD thing we've done: release this episode unfinished!We did tell you we have ADHD!:) What's even funnier... Davinia Taylor !No words for how much we LOVE this absolute powerhouse!We're so grateful to the 2X Sunday Times besteller for sharing her ADHD Safari,owning her too-muchness with us,& welcoming us to the world of Hormone Hacking .She's generously gifted our listeners 10% off her magic white powder!;) TAP HERE for her incredible Willpowder products with an ADHDAF discount. At...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Despite a catastrophic week;dedicated to making this ADHD Awareness Month Count,we do our best to share important information to help the ADHD Community.Including:inside info from an NHS professional on the national medication shortage,details of the MAKE IT COUNT Campaign & ADHDAF Day,before a blether with 1 of the biggest & best ADHD Content Creators:Eric @lifeactuator ! What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas!LEGENDARY Eric records insightful ADHD videos from his home in 'Sin City...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
It's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaign s & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly , teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS! Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfuln...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Having been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed. At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID...
Sep 26, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
SO excited to be joined by Rach Idowu for this very special episode!Featured in NY Times,BBC,Stylist & more;late diagnosed ADHD LEGEND works tirelessly to raise ADHD Awareness with her informative content.She created ADHD Flashcards to help identify the symptoms. Rach gave us so many pearls in this blether! Including: ADHD and Intersectionality -People from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities are left out of a lot of the conversation and research on ADHD. Impacts can be even more...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Thanks to ADHD LOVE Couple Rox & Rich for this insightful & inspirational Blether.With 2 legendary guests,this episode is longer than usual as it would’ve been a disservice to listeners to cut any out!The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari! TW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuse. If yo...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 3
No, that's not a grammatical error in the title, the LEGENDARY Catieosaurus 'works in both kinds of Dungeons!' :) This VERY special blether features possibly the best 'Most ADHD Thing' of ALL TIME! Our favourite Pirate Wench Cate Osborn is a certified Sex Educator with late diagnosed ADHD, who is also currently seeking a diagnosis for Autism. A mental health advocate, full-time Content Creator, Co-host of Infinite Quest Podcast, Professional Streamer and TTRPG Influencer. Alongside sharing her s...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
WE'RE BACK!Kicking of Season 2 with a VERY special Guest:Women's Health Expert & Resident Dr of BBC Breakfast & ITV's This Morning: Dr Nighat Arif . MASSIVE THANK YOU to this legendary lady for explaining the relationship between Hormones & ADHD & educating us about Perimenopause, Menopause & Endometriosis. She also shares her experience as a Dyslexic GP, & sheds light on the ADHD Diagnosis Crisis & the misogyny in medicine she works tirelessly to eradicate. Dr Nighat...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is our 1st LIVE Podcast! Recorded at Resident X in front of 70ish people. We talk ADHD from our lived experiences & share our reflections of a year of MORE THAN 1 episode a week of the podcast that we never expected to take off/had no idea how much work it would take/nor the global impact it would have(!)...alongside tips for aspiring Podcasters. We are not podcasting or ADHD experts, just 2 women serendipitously thrown together, battling the daily challenges the disorder brings to try ...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 55
This VERY special episode was recorded LIVE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Robyn & Lucy ’s Podcast Hour! We are joined by Nicole Nadler and share The Most ADHD Thing s we've done to raise ADHD Awareness, break the stigma & to laugh instead of crying! We created the ultimate Shame Eradication segment of ADHDAF to validate the experiences of other ADHDers and as a reminder to the community that they’re not alone in their struggles. ADHD gets us ALL into ridiculous situations; we are all i...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 54
