Fast Brained Women

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Fast Brained Women

Dani Hakim and Lorna King

8 episodes

3 days ago

Sharon, a linguist and executive coach, shares how spending 9 months in bed recovering and being a later diagnosed ADHDer, reshaped her views on language, shame, self-worth and leadership. We explore how to build humane workplaces, draw boundaries without apology and design lives that fit fast brains. • linguistics applied to leadership and culture • shame as a brain shutdown and how to avoid it • feedback that guides growth not fear • neurodiversity as a universal design principle • ROI of ...

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Episodes (8/8)

Fast Brained Women

Clinically Dead To Fully Alive with Sharon Pakir

3 days ago

59 minutes

Fast Brained Women

From braces to brave: TikTok, AuDHD, and owning the room with Emma Ward

We sit down with Emma, a marketeer, creator, and refreshingly candid voice, to trace a path from TikTok braces updates to an AuDHD diagnosis, the relief of effective meds, and the reality of being told to “tone it down” while delivering standout work. It’s a fast, funny, and honest tour through chaos, clarity, and the tools that make the day workable. • braces story to creator growth and audience trust • ADHD awareness via TikTok and late diagnosis in women • therapy, CBT, and the moment med...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Rainbow Brains in Business with Sophie Thomas

Sophie shares her journey of discovering her autism and ADHD in her thirties after her son's diagnosis, reflecting on how her neurodivergent traits were actually the source of her corporate success rather than a hindrance. Her story highlights the power of self-knowledge and authenticity in creating a fulfilling career that aligns with personal values. • Growing up undiagnosed with academic challenges despite being intelligent • Discovering neurodiversity through her son's autism diagnosis a...

2 months ago

47 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Embracing Your Electric Blue Energy with Hibo Osman

Hibo Osman, a self-proclaimed ethnically ambiguous chaos coordinator, shares her journey of discovering and embracing her ADHD diagnosis while navigating professional life with sparkle, sleep hygiene, and self-compassion. • Managing energy is crucial for ADHD brains – Hibo feels her emotions viscerally, visibly dimming when tired • Sleep hygiene forms the foundation of Hibo's coping strategies including blackout curtains, no phones in the bedroom, and stopping caffeine at midday • Childhood ...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Motorcycling Through Boundaries with Fatima Alloghani

Fatima, an Emirati motorcycle adventurer diagnosed with ADHD at 45, shares her journey of breaking boundaries and discovering her authentic self through radical decisions and solo adventures. • Diagnosed with ADHD at 45 after recognising similar traits in her daughter • Misdiagnosed with depression for eight years before discovering her true neurological condition • Completed a solo 2,500 km motorcycle journey from Dubai to Iraq • Grew up as one of 19 siblings, always looking for ways to sta...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Navigating ADHD Media, Menopause and Motherhood with Jennifer Crichton

Jennifer Crichton joins us to explore how ADHD has shaped her successful career in radio and journalism, where constant novelty and deadline-driven tasks perfectly match her neurotype. She shares her late diagnosis journey, triggered by early menopause, and the surprising reaction from her parents who immediately recognised her symptoms from childhood. • Finding the perfect career fit with ADHD as a fast-paced radio producer and journalist • Following diagnosis breadcrumbs through others' st...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Roller Derby, Real Talk & the ADHD Snow Globe with Jade Al Mulla

Jade Al Mulla, leadership coach and Famiigo CEO, shares her journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and navigating the complex emotions of identity, success, and cultural expectations with compassion and humour. Half Emirati, half American, fully unforgettable. Meeting through roller derby, a full-contact sport on skates that became unlikely therapy for women in the UAEReceiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and the complex feelings of grief, relief, and identity questioning that...

4 months ago

45 minutes

Fast Brained Women

Could this be a career limiting podcast? Welcome to Fast Brained Women

Two women with ADHD explore their experiences of late diagnosis, workplace challenges, and finding community in a world designed for neurotypical minds. • Dani and Lorna introduce the Fast Brained Women Podcast for women with ADHD by women with ADHD • Both hosts received their diagnoses around age 30 after years of being labelled with depression and anxiety • Exploring how masking as neurotypical takes a toll on mental health • Career impacts of undiagnosed ADHD, including multiple redundanc...

5 months ago

20 minutes