Today I’m joined by H Harris who coaches neurodivergent people to own the sh*t out of who they are! I came across them on social media when they shared a post that talked about double masking as a black neurodivergent person. We had an amazing conversation covering a lot of topics that I think will be helpful for so many people. In this episode we talk about: H’s late identified journey with ADHD and Autism (and why they prefer the term identify instead of diagnosis even with a professional diagnosis) How they always knew something was different and ‘waiting’ for that change to feel normal. H’s late diagnosis of dyslexia at age 16 and how the language around it at the time shaped how they felt about their diagnosis What the meaning of a personal ‘threshold’ is when meeting the demands of your environment. How they didn’t know anyone with ADHD at the time. The narrative around ADHD being both debilitating and a strength and how those two things can co-exist. How H realised that doing things the ‘neurotypical’ way didn’t work for them The visualisation they use to get rid of their demons. The different ways to deal with thoughts around Autism if you feel you identify with Autistic traits. How to confidently go into the referral process. What double masking is and how that can show up, specifically how they double masked their blackness to fit into white societal norms. The mental health difficulties that come from masking. You can follow H on Tik Tik and Instagram and direct message them about coaching if you’d like to know more. We will be back with part 2 in the new year so keep an eye out! As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  I hope you’re enjoying these episodes. We’ve got some great episodes planned in for the end of this season so subscribe to listen out for more. Every time you listen or hit subscribe it pushes the pod up the charts and I truly appreciate it! You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com         

Sarah Cawood is a TV presenter who regularly appeared on shows like Live and Kicking, Top of the Pops and MTV back in the 90s and 00s – if you’re a 40-something like me you’ll remember those days well! Sarah has had the most incredible and challenging few years surviving breast cancer and navigating menopause. She identifies with ADHD traits and has found a way to navigate menopause and life without HRT that works for her and her family. It was a pleasure to have Sarah on and take on board her infectious energy and outlook on life. In  this episode we talk about: How Sarah’s ADHD traits started to manifest Challenges that come with ADHD and freelancing How Sarah found HRT and why she can’t take it anymore The key supplements that Sarah takes instead Why we need to change how we think about anti-depressants The types of exercise Sarah swears by that has helped her through menopause The ways in which Sarah has designed her work life to fit around family Vaginal atrophy and dryness and having those conversations with our partners Being open with our kids about puberty and sex How Sarah simplified things in her life to avoid burnout You can find Sarah over on Instagram here and check out her affiliate links for both Simon Ourian (the skincare range I use – and no I don’t get anything from this I just love it!) and Scentsy here. As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  I hope you’re enjoying these episodes. We’ve got some great episodes planned in for the end of this season so subscribe to listen out for more. Every time you listen or hit subscribe it pushes the pod up the charts and I truly appreciate it! You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com   

In this episode I talk about the correlation between neurodivergency and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). I ran a webinar recently with BDD specialist Dr Lauren Peile for the BDD foundation (the only charity dedicated to supporting people with BDD) and found out that 80% of the children in the BDD specialist unit in London were neurodivergent. I have cared for an adolescent for a number of years with BDD and helped them through extensive therapy. I also have another close family member with BDD. And we are a neurodivergent family. So although there still needs to be more research on this there is a clear correlation of some kind. This made me even more aware of how this information needs to be common knowledge in the neurodivergent community. But neurodivergent or not, It’s always good to be aware of what BDD is, the signs of BDD and how to best support a young person with BDD. The effects can be devastating – but the good news is that recovery is possible. As a neurodivergent yourself it’s likely you have neurodivergent children. You probably already know how OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders might present themselves, but what about BDD? And with estimates that up to 2% of the population suffer with BDD, often suffering an average of 10 years before seeking treatment, it’s clear it’s also highly prevalent. In this episode I share: What BDD looks like (and what it’s not) How to talk to your child about BDD if you suspect they may be showing signs The treatment options for BDD How to navigate recovery from BDD and what it looks like Where to get help and advice for BDD (lots of links are below with further resources) The best things you can do as a parent or carer to support a child (or even friend) with BDD Whether you’re ADHD, Autistic, or have any other neurodivergence, being aware of the signs of BDD is really important so that you can intervene early. For screening tests and further support head to the BDD Foundation's website: https://bddfoundation.org/ To listen to the webinar with me and Dr Peile on YouTube for Parents and Carers of children with BDD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1XTtm1eTRc To join my private Facebook support group for parents and carers of children with BDD: https://www.facebook.com/   As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com 

Nicola Cheetham is a fellow late diagnosed ADHDer and Advocate who received her diagnosis when she was 50. Nicola has grown a large following on Tik Tok and is dedicated to helpng people access a diagnosis through the right to choose pathway to avoid lengthy wait times and to empower people to advocate for them themselves.   This is such a juicy episode full of useful info about right to choose! We talk about   How her ADHD realisations came about How even after two years post diagnosis Nicola is still working out what unmasking is and how to advocate for her needs How Nicola is comfortable to be open about her ADHD and advocating for herself which drives her mission to help others who feel they can’t Her diagnosis journey and experience of shared care Advocating for yourself when speaking to your GP especially in peri menopause The work Nicola is doing to deep dive into the ADHD diagnosis crisis in the UK ADHD medication Nicola’s journey to find the right type The things Nicola has changed in her life since her diagnosis What Nicola loves about her ADHD Nicola’s advice for anyone who is at the start of their ADHD journey   Find out more about Nicola over on Tik Tik where you can also find a link to her ADHD Right to Choose documents. https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolasgotadhd As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com     

Wes Woodson is an incredible human, public speaker and mental health advocate making a difference to the lives of teenagers up and down the US touring Universities and Colleges. Through his talks and workshops fighting the stigma and giving children the tools to manage their mental health. In this episode we talk about: Wes’s experience at Primary School and feeling different. How he came to be labeled with ‘learning disabilities’ instead of understanding it was ADHD How his story has shaped his purpose and passion for helping children by touring schools in the US and sharing his message. The negativity and stigma attached to labels and how we need to change that. How Wes found out about his ADHD How Wes feels when he’s in hyperfocus! I asked Wes for his top tips to share with me to overcome my fear of public speaking! What our kids need from us to help encourage them to talk about their feelings as they get older Wes’s parent's reaction to his ADHD How executive function difficulties affect Wes Wes's final words of wisdom about discovering your ADHD Follow Wes over on Instagram (and threads!) to follow his speaking journey  https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/ If you liked this episode then please do subscribe to the podcast as I’ve got more incredible guests lined up every week. As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10    You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com     

Meredith Carder is an ADHD Coach, creator and writer with a BS in psychology and MBA. As a true multi-passionate adult with ADHD, Meredith has gained considerable experience over the last 20 years working in employee training and development, as well as successfully running several small businesses culminating in a huge following on social media. Meredith shares her ADHD story with us and how as an adult, the struggles started to creep in. And like so many of my guests these realisations started to come to light when she found out about her child’s neurodivergences. In this episode we talk about: The diagnosis pathways in the US How Meredith felt around her and her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis and the worry of being believed The grief process that Meredith has worked through How Meredith slowly shared her ADHD news and found safe people to share her diagnosis with How Meredith’s Instagram was a way to talk about ADHD and how positive the response was Meredith’s very random previous businesses (the typical multi passionate ADHDer!) Some of the systems Meredith puts in place to stay focussed on her successful coaching business so it works for her Bucking the ‘typical’ business advice for an ADHDer by incorporating variety Some of the common difficulties ADHDers face in the workplace and as entrepreneurs What Meredith loves about her ADHD How ADHDers can be great listeners and talkers Checking for understanding with your partner so information sinks in Meredith’s advice for anyone who thinks they may have ADHD   Meredith has some great strategies in her brand new book ‘It all makes sense now’ designed for anyone who wants to learn more about their ADHD and strategies they can try out to manage some of their ADHD struggles. I’ve found it super easy to read with bite size-tips. Great for anyone who is at the start of their journey. Buy your copy here You can find Meredith on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird_adhd/ If you liked this episode then please do subscribe to the podcast as I’ve got more incredible guests lined up every week. As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com       

Helen Dewdney is a well-known journalist and consumer champion who regular features in the media on programs like Sky, ITV News, Rip Off Britain and Alexis and Friends, giving her advice and expertise on consumer matters. Over the years it became clear to her colleagues that she was Neurodivergent, unbeknown to her! Until one day it all clicked. I met Helen through a Neurdodivergent group we’re both a part of and LOVE Helens authenticity and straight-up approach. She has a huge passion for justice and she shares not only some great stories from her younger years, but some tips for fellow ADHDers on how to advocate for themselves when it comes to complaining. This is something a lot of us find hard due to rejection sensitivities, something I hear more and more of that is common among ADHDers. In this episode we talk about: • How Helen’s friends and staff recognised her neurodivergent traits when she was working in children’s services • Her struggles with reading people’s intentions and her straight-up approach • How her neurodivergent traits showed up when she was younger • How important her sense of justice is, a common feeling among ADHDers, and how it’s shaped her career • How as ADHDers we both find it hard to accept the first answer to a problem and demand a fullproof solution so that others don’t come up against the same struggles we did. • How to get over your RSD and tips for making a complaint • Helen’s personal reasons for not seeking a diagnosis and how she’s put in place great support systems to manage any struggles • Finishing the episode on our soapbox as we complain about smalltalk! If you liked this episode then please do follow as I’ve got more incredible guests lined up every week. If you want to find out more about Helen or download her book then you can find her details here: https://thecomplainingcow.co.uk/  As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com   

A friend said that the first part of your ADHD diagnosis is filing through memories and past life experiences and making sense of things. And this was an example of something that popped into my head this week. I get SO sad when I can't have the things I want. And that sounds like a spoilt brat right? But I don't have many other ways to describe it. I don't outwardly stamp my feet (well not often!) but I feel a deep sadness. Because when I get an idea into my head, and I spend hours researching it (to the detriment of others around me) I feel like I can't stop until I've made it a reality, or I've quite literally lost the flow. Like gone numb from it.   My tent story is a CLASSIC example of how it doesn't matter what anyone says to me, I'll ignore it all. Which is scary. Scary that I get so much satisfaction from hours of looking at things (what a waste of precious time) and that I've spent years putting energy into so many things that never worked out.   This is the side of ADHD that is my biggest struggle. One I still struggle with now. One that can cost money and arguments. But I'm getting better at recognising the patterns and trying to understand my feelings better so I don't put my energy and time into the wrong things. Thank you ADHD!   I don't have the answers - but this isn't something I hear all the time so maybe it resonates with you? And maybe you can take a step back now and try to evaluate what's actually happening before you fall into the black hole.   As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com 

Louise Harman is a no BS copy and messaging coach and business friend who is on the pathway for an ADHD diagnosis. With 200K people on the wait list in the UK I’m a firm believer that we should feel empowered to start exploring those ADHD realisations while we wait in limbo, and so this conversation is really important to share with you all so you can feel inspired to do the same. In this episode Louise also shares some great tips on how she incorporates joy into the mundane tasks to get shit done so listen to the end for the good stuff! We talk about: How ADHD first came under Louise’s radar Embracing your weird The ADHD interest hyperfocus How Lou has flipped the script on habits How Sam and Lou deal with ADHD clutter! Working with your ADHD brain when it comes to your business Why rules for ADHDers feel hard Delving into why we are always trying to find the path of least resistance Our shared love of geeking out over certain processes Things that Louise does differently now that she can recognise her ADHD Incorporating joy into the mundane to create good habits The psychological tricks Louise plays on herself to get through the ADHD freeze Why Louise is seeking an ADHD diagnosis Louise’s advice for anyone else who is struggling to voice their self-diagnosis To find out more about Louise head to: https://www.instagram.com/loulououtloud/ Please do follow the podcast (click the little follow button at the top) and come and say hey over on Instagram. www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com       

Okay -  I did a couple of experiments. To see how these things would feel. Whether this is unmasking or not, it felt great and I'm going to continue to lean into those feelings! A very honest episode I hope you enjoy it and it inspires you in some way to lean into those things you've told yourself you can't do because society frowns upon it. As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com 

Heidi helps families get the education their children deserve. Sunday Times Bestseller of ‘Your Child Is Not Broken’, advocate and speaker, Heidi was someone I’ve been wanting to talk to and I’m super thankful our mutual friend put me in contact. (Just a quick one! Please do follow and rate the podcast. I’m getting lovely messages from people that it’s helping. Every follow pushes it up the charts to reach more people that need it) Heidi is a fellow late diagnosed ADHDer who very kindly shared her personal stories and experiences in this episode including: The ADHD and Autism realisations at the time her son was diagnosed The struggles we face as parents in getting a diagnosis for our children Recognising the increase in our ADHD traits at key hormone changes for people who are AFAB, during childbirth, menstruation and menopause. How Heidi’s EOTAS membership business came into being How Heidi manages to run a successful business taking into account her chronic illness and ADHD Removing the stigma around telling people when we notice neurodivergent traits Why Heidi prefers to personally use the term neurodivergent when talking about herself The complexity of the neurodivergences What Heidi loves about being neurodivergent What Heidi wished someone had said to her back when she was diagnosed The importance of support and therapy If you’re a parent of children struggling with education then feel free to join Heidi’s free community group for support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2475013822549739 As Heidi mentions you can find a neurodivergent therapist over on this website: https://ndtherapists.com/united-kingdom/ Find Heid on Facebook Here: https://www.facebook.com/seNDSupport As many of you know, I'm a Digital Marketer in my day-to-day life. If you're an online business owner then come and check out my membership designed specifically for busy brained entrepreneurs like you! Check it out here: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com/10  You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast  and www.instagram.com/sam.milburn.digital.marketing  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.sammilburndigitalmarketing.com       

There is nothing worse than someone telling me they never would have said I was ADHD. Because I know they have stereotypical views on ADHD. And now I have to 'justify' my diagnosis to them. And explain why I'm ADHD. And I'm pretty sure they switch off when I start monologuing about it. So they still don't understand and come to the conclusion that I'm a 'pick me' as my teenager would say. Like I'm making this up for attention.   I saw a reel that triggered me when someone in the audience at a comedy show shouted out that the comedian wasn't autistic. So bloody rude.   And it made me think about why Inattentive ADHD gets missed or is less known about.   In this episode, I also share some statistics on Inattentive ADHD and my thoughts on the hurt it causes when people mock or are not prepared to learn or understand about ADHD.   I take time out of my business to work on this podcast so if you fancy buying me a coffee anytime then you can head over here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coulditbeadhd    Find me on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast    And please do follow this podcast and leave a review as it really does help with reach!   

Paula Hirst helps neurodivergent women overcome their business roadblocks (aka Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria!) and as a late diagnosed ADHDer herself it was a pleasure to have her on to share her story. If you have neurodivergent children then this might sound unsurprisingly similar to your own story! I had a lovely chat with Paula including:   How her ADHD realisations came about Why it took a year to go for an ADHD diagnosis Paula’s experiences with ADHD medication How Paula discovered her strengths What inattentive type ADHD was like as a child Letting go of the ADHD mask Paula’s business journey and changes since her ADHD realisations The difficulties Paula had finding a black ADHD business coach The power of rejection sensitivity as a business owner How the subconscious sabotages our success Some of Paula's strategies for life and work with ADHD (including a really clever washing hack!) What Paula loves about her ADHD What Paula would say to anyone that thinks they might have ADHD and how to be prepared for some potentially unexpected feelings (that both Paula and myself experienced) If you liked this episode then please do follow as I’ve got more incredible guests lined up every week. You can also find me over here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coulditbeadhd Website: www.coulditbeadhd.co.uk If you want to find out more about Paula then you can find her details here https://linktr.ee/adhdandalchemy  and download her brand new free resource here

It was such a privilege to have Michaela Thomas on the podcast this week. A respected Senior Clinical Psychologist Michaela runs her own practice and was diagnosed with ADHD just over a year ago. Talking to Micheala was so refreshing as she is utterly authentic and openly shares about her experience with ADHD and throughout the podcast we kept coming back to the word compassion. How to have compassion for yourself. ADHD doesn’t define us – but we’ll never be rid of it completely so how do we learn to live with it? Be sure to listen out for the bit about ‘twice exceptional’ – something I’ve never heard of but found fascinating and may make a lot of sense to some of you out there. We covered: How Michaela’s ADHD diagnosis came about Switching from a private diagnosis to an NHS diagnosis The feelings that come up post diagnosis that Michaela describes as ‘Relief and Grief’ Why Michaela started to attract ADHD women into her practice The meaning of ‘twice exceptional’ and how this affects high-achieving women The complexities of ADHD and sometimes difficulties in seeing it in yourself The importance of having an understanding and compassionate team of people around you Mindfulness the ADHD way Michaela's advice for anyone exploring an ADHD diagnosis Thank you so much for listening. If you’d like to support this podcast then please consider buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coulditbeadhd You can find me over on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast And my Free Facebook Community for newly diagnosed ADHDers or those on the pathway for ADHD to come and talk in a safe space:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/471027132415779 If you’d like to follow Michaela or find out more about any of her programs or membership then check out the links below: Michaela’s website: https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaela.johansson.946    

Lauren is ADHD and her children are ADHD. This blows my mind a little as I can only begin to imagine what it must be like to parent as an ADHDer in an ADHD household! But Lauren seems to have cracked it (not perfectly because you know – none of us are!) She uses a framework called Gentle Parenting and now runs a membership and coaching as support for other parents with neurodivergent children. What I love is that Lauren tailors this to each family and their own needs. Lauren shares her late diagnosis experience in her early 20s (totally unaware she was ADHD) and a few incredible tips for gentle parenting with neurodivergent children. In this episode we talk about: Lauren’s diagnosis at age 21 How Lauren was told she ‘wasn’t trying hard enough’ at school (sound familiar?!) How having 3 jobs AND studying for a degree made her so unwell that she ended up at the doctors – totally unaware they were exploring ADHD as a cause Lauren’s personal experience with ADHD medication The complexities of getting a diagnosis and explaining that to family members When Lauren had her two children and how that impacted her ADHD Oestrogen and ADHD The unrealistic expectations we put on our young children Gentle Parenting children – especially ADHD children How Lauren uses a ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ approach Lauren’s LEADER framework for gentle parenting What mirror neurons are and how to use them to help your child to calm down How to deal with conflicting parenting styles Lauren’s advice for people at the start of their ADHD journey and a ‘wow’ moment tip for dealing with uncomfortable feelings Follow Could it be ADHD? Over on Podcast: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast Enjoyed this episode? You can support me by donating a coffee over here: www.buymeacoffee.com/coulditbeadhd Lauren’s links: Free Parenting with ADHD Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myparentvillage Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyparentingtogether/  Lauren’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenParentCoach          

Maddy is an inspiration to the Neurodivergent community. Having tried and tested a few business ideas (haven’t we all!) Maddy has now found her love and passion that works alongside and with her ADHD. Maddy shares her (twice!) diagnosed ADHD story about how she came to be in 40K worth of debt, running from the bailiffs, and shares some of her saddest and happiest times. Maddy now runs a community of over 200 people in her Invisible to Influential membership supporting neurodivergent and invisible illness business owners to increase their reach online and nail their business strategy in a way that works with their unique brain.   We talk about: Maddy’s love for building and nurturing communities Why Maddy got 2 ADHD diagnoses, one privately and one through the NHS How Maddy’s ADHD medication works for her How Maddy came to understand and embrace who she is deep down Why she realised that running her business like a neurotypical wasn’t working for her and what she needed to do differently How alcohol was a big part of her life in her 20s and why she doesn’t drink anymore Maddy’s coaching journey How redundancy pushed her into running her own business Maddy’s money story in her 20’s – 40K in debt, running from bailiffs and risking bankruptcy How her mental health declined after the birth of her first child and what helped her to turn it around Exciting details about Maddy’s upcoming book! ADHD, Money and Me How Maddy works with her neurodivergent strengths and embraces all parts of her including the quirks! Maddy’s advice to anyone who suspects they may be ADHD   If anything in the podcast today has raised issues that you want to explore then please check out these resources: Mind – the Mental Health Charity https://www.mind.org.uk Help for Post Natal Depression: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/   You can join Maddy’s free community here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/253887535783664 Maddy’s membership (that I’m an affiliate of and part of) here: https://maddyalexandergrout.com/iti?am_id=samantha484 Check out her Money Saving app here: https://madaboutmoneyofficial.co.uk Find Maddy on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madaboutmoneyofficial And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddytalksmoney/ And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maddy.comrie   As always thank you for listening, I appreciate all of your support in listening to and following this podcast. We’re reaching more people and changing lives so stay tuned!   Head to the website and join the mailing list here: www.coulditbeadhd.co.uk Head to my Instagram and come and say hey! www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast          

I'm doing a lot of research lately on the ADHD brain and the things they've discovered from brain scans. This was one of the most fascinating things I've learned and I don't hear about it a lot so I wanted to share with you. This information was sourced from the book ADHD 2.0 written and researched by two Psychologists Edward Hallowell and John Ratey. When you know this - lots of things will make sense!

It was so much fun talking to Heather about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. She rightly pointed out that we still don't talk about Autism enough online. With the rise of ADHD content creators, it's really important we keep shining a light on what Autism actually is to avoid the stigmas the people still have around it.  We also talk about How Heather’s realisation of Autism & ADHD came about after her child’s diagnosis – which is a very common story! The overlap of traits between ADHD and Autism - can you tell which is which? How ‘being driven by a motor’ is an outdated way to talk about ADHD Holidaying as an ADHDer How Heather went from a hoarder which was negatively effecting her life, to now running a business to help other people declutter and live more fulfilled lives Why having a big blitz in your home is not an effective way to declutter Some strategies that ADHDers can use to give themselves a deadline to get things done Changing views of Autism today How accommodations for adults and children is beneficial for everyone What Heather would say to anyone who was just coming to a realisation that they might be ADHD or Autistic Find Heather’s podcast here: https://www.untangledbytingle.com/podcast Find Heather on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/heather.tingle.7 Or Join Heather’s Free Facebook Group for Decluttering here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/untangledbytingle As always your listens are hugely appreciated! Please take a moment today to leave a star rating and a little review and press that little follow button to help this podcast to stay in the mental health charts. Find me on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast Sign up on my website for podcast alerts: www.coulditbeadhd.co.uk            

Inattentive ADHD can actually hurt! Research shows that ADHDers struggle more with motor control and balance. Pair that with distractability and accidents happen. Here’s my story of probably the most clumsy thing I’ve ever done which involved a hospital trip and my head being glued! Enjoyed this mini-episode? Amazing! Please go and follow the podcast wherever you get yours and leave a review. Share this episode. All the things that will help this podcast to grow.   You can head to my website and sign up for podcast alerts here www.coulditbeadhd.co.uk You can find me on Instagram here www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast 

Andrew Robinson is an ADHD therapist located in Missouri and very kindly agreed to come on the podcast to share his vast knowledge and personal experiences as an ADHDer. Although he wasn’t late diagnosed, early diagnosis of ADHD at age 6 still brought about its own challenges as you’ll find out in this episode. We talk about: How Andrew displayed the ‘classic’ symptoms of ADHD as a young child and got his diagnosis at age 6 His early memories of medication and the support he received in his 504 plan (a plan in the US used in both school and work to support those with ADHD) The stereotyping and stigma of having ADHD in the 90s and how this affected his mental health with a strong sense of ‘being different’ How depression and anxiety can be symptoms of unmanaged ADHD Oppositional demand avoidance and how it relates to ADHD and why the term might be unhelpful Antidepressants as a tool for managing emotional dysregulation in ADHD How the DSM isn’t living up to the modern lived experiences of people today Misinformation about ADHD online How important accommodations are for ADHD and why we should at least try them Dealing with rejection sensitivity as an online ADHD creator Andrew’s journey into psychology after falling in love with it after years of going through therapy Comparisons of CPTSD and ADHD What Andrew loves about his ADHD This was such an interesting and enlightening chat – please do go and follow Andrew online to experience his bitesize educational snippets or explore how you could work with Andrew. https://www.instagram.com/neurospicycounseling/ As always your follows and reviews mean the world to me in getting this podcast out to a wider audience so please do click follow and leave a review if you can! You can also follow me www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcast