E9 | Why AuDHD feels like living with two brains
Mar 17, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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Summary
Ellie and Paige delve into the profound contradictions of having both autism and ADHD, coining it "AuDHD feels like living with two brains constantly fighting." They discuss how conflicting traits manifest in areas like attention, social interactions, the paradox of craving but struggling with routine, and the unique challenges of sensory processing and executive function. The hosts also touch upon the double burnout experienced from masking and hyperfixation, stressing the importance of self-awareness and strategies over the misconception that lifestyle changes can "cure" neurodivergence.Episode description
This episode touches on some of the differences between autism and ADHD and why it can be rough having both conditions in one brain. We talk about the aspects of AuDHD that can feel contradictory to live with, and further discuss how the AuDHD neurotype is a completely unique and different experience to just having one or the other.
It's also Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week aims to recognise, support and celebrate the estimated 1 in 7 people who think, learn and process the world differently. More info here!
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