Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do! If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can...

ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief. The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together! Trigger Warning: contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol,...

'ADHD Masking can involve consciously or unconsciously adopting behaviours that align with neurotypical expectations, often to fit in, avoid judgment, or meet societal demands.' But how do we unmask? Well first, we need to identify how and where we mask, or rather 'wear different hats to suit the occasion' We hope that you can unmask at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group in JULY. Thank you Kim, Tracy and Ruth for this crucial conversation! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud la...

Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF 'safari' to Blackpool Promenade for a chinwag with Mother of House of Wingz: Aishley Bell-Docherty, as we attempt to extinguish the fiery flames instead of fanning the ever glowing embers of Burnout! ...An...

This is a VERY special episode featuring some of the incredible cyclists of The Big ADHD Fundraiser. From 1st - 3rd Aug '25, these legends are cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days! This inspirational team of ADHDers share WHY they have taken on this challenge to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities. These late discovered ADHD adults are stepping up to do their bit for the ADHD Community and helping push for change to try to save future generations tfrom suffering as we have....

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, rel...

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, ve...

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 ab...

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!) ...

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead The perfect quote for The Big ADHD Fundraiser! REGISTER insterest to cycle any or all of the days: HERE DONATE to the fundraiser HERE Find out more about ADHDAF+ HERE Find 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 ADHDad...

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. ...

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 h...

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...

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 PREVIOU...

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...

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! xx Join us in Blackpool for the only ADHDAF ...

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 AD...

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...

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 on...

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 ADH...