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 see myself and the crew in real life in: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, London, Margate, Brighton! Or purchase the recording of the London show ONLINE. From Alienation to an Alien Nation! I'm SO excited I could POP! I've also been asked to take part in an online event you can attend virtually this month. Check it out! If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help me continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout: RachSlatts Leanne S Clare Wilson Michie Kim Pierpoint Amy Davies Ceci Mary Suzanne Tanser Katy Smtih Jacqueline McGeachie Jennifer Wilson Jo Rachel Stewart Christie Katie Enstone Ani Kemsley Lizee Oliver Michelle Bellyou  Olivia Dyer Gurjit Thandi Jody Tracy Wilkes Ruth Lester Kimi Wright Rachel Williams Sahra Lou Kirsty Jackie Allen Lou O'Connell Carly Taylor JenM Claire Protherough Reece English Louise MacDonald Claire Dowling Ally Rathbone Daina Stinnett Rosie Gee  Dr Explodo PhD Lindsay Knox Ally Mac Cat Marshall Siobhan Campbell Kara Romana Broughton Anna Byrom Nikkie Wilson Kirsty Witkowska Abbie Whitelaw Rhianne Caitlin Lewis Gillypompom Andie MacInnes Donnie Jackie Whittingham Vanessa Fisher Marianne Kelly Lyndsey Lowdon Claire Robinson Charlotte Lynskey Matilda Wanless Abi Wood Tabitha Buck Fanny Willy Paula Gleeson Kirsten Richardson Louise Kilgannon-Patel Kirsti B Gemma Beauchamp Jenni Bell Jaime Kerns Sarah Spurgeon Sara Jill Toni Morgan Ian Hepworth Louise Townend Amy Holliday Dawn Farmer HTMLQueen (Bonnie) Jill Saunders Milly Withers Meg Jennie King Elaine Koczubik Victoria Galbraith Abi Holland Elizabeth Wilson Vickie Hill Vicky Parker Clare Hunter Annabel Isabelle Paquette Fern Keeley BEE Kate Smith Carley Fischer Gemma Schneide & Rachael Morrice  Lou Talbot Beirne  Zena Spiers  Liberty Elena Davis Ernie Daniel Daniela Bradbrook Cornelia Joanne Sarah Sarge Natalie Florence Jennie Ward who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Jingle originally by Dawn remixed by Sessionz Support the show

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 realisations thrown in...WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! Seriously! Listen to yesterday's Part 1 HERE If you are struggling, you are not alone. please REACH OUTSELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.TW: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Struggles, Conflict,  Ablesim, Bereavement, Grief, Cancer, Suicidal Ideation, Survivors Guilt, The Pandemic, Lockdown, Mental Health Struggles, Nervous Breakdown, Burnout, With ENORMOUS thanks to Nicole, Big, Ally and all of the LEGENDS that took part in the side quest safari! Thank goodness we now know WHY WE ARE LIKE THIS! :)If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help me continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout: RachSlatts Leanne S Clare Wilson Michie Kim Pierpoint Amy Davies Ceci Mary Suzanne Tanser Katy Smtih Jacqueline McGeachie Jennifer Wilson Jo Rachel Stewart Christie Katie Enstone Ani Kemsley Lizee Oliver Michelle Bellyou  Olivia Dyer Gurjit Thandi Jody Tracy Wilkes Ruth Lester Kimi Wright Rachel Williams Sahra Lou Kirsty Jackie Allen Lou O'Connell Carly Taylor JenM Claire Protherough Reece English Louise MacDonald Claire Dowling Ally Rathbone Daina Stinnett Rosie Gee  Dr Explodo PhD Lindsay Knox Ally Mac Cat Marshall Siobhan Campbell Kara Romana Broughton Anna Byrom Nikkie Wilson Kirsty Witkowska Abbie Whitelaw Rhianne Caitlin Lewis Gillypompom Andie MacInnes Donnie Jackie Whittingham Vanessa Fisher Marianne Kelly Lyndsey Lowdon Claire Robinson Charlotte Lynskey Matilda Wanless Abi Wood Tabitha Buck Fanny Willy Paula Gleeson Kirsten Richardson Louise Kilgannon-Patel Kirsti B Gemma Beauchamp Jenni Bell Jaime Kerns Sarah Spurgeon Sara Jill Toni Morgan Ian Hepworth Louise Townend Amy Holliday Dawn Farmer HTMLQueen (Bonnie) Jill Saunders Milly Withers Meg Jennie King Elaine Koczubik Victoria Galbraith Abi Holland Elizabeth Wilson Vickie Hill Vicky Parker Clare Hunter Annabel Isabelle Paquette Fern Keeley BEE Kate Smith Carley Fischer Gemma Schneide & Rachael Morrice  Lou Talbot Beirne  Zena Spiers  Liberty  & Elena Davis. who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Jingle originally by Dawn remixed by Sessionz Support the show

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. It has been a challenge putting all of this out there (and I don't just mean the editing! LOL) My hope is that some might find validation and comfort in hearing these blethers. I can't wait to share the second (MUCH SHORTER) instalment TOMORROW! If you'd like to hear the ENORMOUS difference a year can truly make listen to my 1 year since diagnosis episode HERESELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.TW: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Struggles, Conflict,  Ablesim, Bereavement, Grief, Cancer, Suicidal Ideation, Survivors Guilt, The Pandemic, Lockdown, Mental Health Struggles, Nervous Breakdown, BurnoutIf you are struggling, you are not alone. please REACH OUTENORMOUS THANKS TO: Steph of All The Discos, Sohayla, Aishley & Cat! LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help me continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout: RachSlatts Leanne S Clare Wilson Michie Kim Pierpoint Amy Davies Ceci Mary Suzanne Tanser Katy Smtih Jacqueline McGeachie Jennifer Wilson Jo Rachel Stewart Christie Katie Enstone Ani Kemsley Lizee Oliver Michelle Bellyou  Olivia Dyer Gurjit Thandi Jody Tracy Wilkes Ruth Lester Kimi Wright Rachel Williams Sahra Lou Kirsty Jackie Allen Lou O'Connell Carly Taylor JenM Claire Protherough Reece English Louise MacDonald Claire Dowling Ally Rathbone Daina Stinnett Rosie Gee  Dr Explodo PhD Lindsay Knox Ally Mac Cat Marshall Siobhan Campbell Kara Romana Broughton Anna Byrom Nikkie Wilson Kirsty Witkowska Abbie Whitelaw Rhianne Caitlin Lewis Gillypompom Andie MacInnes Donnie Jackie Whittingham Vanessa Fisher Marianne Kelly Lyndsey Lowdon Claire Robinson Charlotte Lynskey Matilda Wanless Abi Wood Tabitha Buck Fanny Willy Paula Gleeson Kirsten Richardson Louise Kilgannon-Patel Kirsti B Gemma Beauchamp Jenni Bell Jaime Kerns Sarah Spurgeon Sara Jill Toni Morgan Ian Hepworth Louise Townend Amy Holliday Dawn Farmer HTMLQueen (Bonnie) Jill Saunders Milly Withers Meg Jennie King Elaine Koczubik Victoria Galbraith Abi Holland Elizabeth Wilson Vickie Hill Vicky Parker Clare Hunter Annabel Isabelle Paquette Fern Keeley BEE Kate Smith Carley Fischer Gemma Schneide & Rachael Morrice  Lou Talbot Beirne  Zena Spiers  Liberty  & Elena Davis. who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Jingle originally by Dawn remixed by Sessionz Support the show

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 Women's Health Collective. SO GRATEFUL for her support of this podcast and all of her incredible work for Women's Health!If you've not heard Dr Nighat's original ADHDAF Interview LISTEN HERE. Giving credit where credit's due to ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast for sharing this information with me on social media so that those in need in our community can benefit. Please help get this crucial conversation out there and support marginalised communities by sharing this episode far and wide! By hitting those stars and writing a review/commenting you help this information reach more listeners in need. If you are a creator, credit those who inspire your own work so that their work is visible to and can help those in need in your own network.TOGETHER we can make change happen! TW:Mentions of FGM, PMDD, Relationship Struggles, Suicidal Ideation, Risky Behaviour, Depression, Cancer, If you are struggling, you are not alone. please REACH OUTIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help me continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout: RachSlatts Leanne S Clare Wilson Michie Kim Pierpoint Amy Davies Ceci Mary Suzanne Tanser Katy Smtih Jacqueline McGeachie Jennifer Wilson Jo Rachel Stewart Christie Katie Enstone Ani Kemsley Lizee Oliver Michelle Bellyou  Olivia Dyer Gurjit Thandi Jody Tracy Wilkes Ruth Lester Kimi Wright Rachel Williams Sahra Lou Kirsty Jackie Allen Lou O'Connell Carly Taylor JenM Claire Protherough Reece English Louise MacDonald Claire Dowling Ally Rathbone Daina Stinnett Rosie Gee  Dr Explodo PhD Lindsay Knox Ally Mac Cat Marshall Siobhan Campbell Kara Romana Broughton Anna Byrom Nikkie Wilson Kirsty Witkowska Abbie Whitelaw Rhianne Caitlin Lewis Gillypompom Andie MacInnes Donnie Jackie Whittingham Vanessa Fisher Marianne Kelly Lyndsey Lowdon Claire Robinson Charlotte Lynskey Matilda Wanless Abi Wood Tabitha Buck Fanny Willy Paula Gleeson Kirsten Richardson Louise Kilgannon-Patel Kirsti B Gemma Beauchamp Jenni Bell Jaime Kerns Sarah Spurgeon Sara Jill Toni Morgan Ian Hepworth Louise Townend Amy Holliday Dawn Farmer HTMLQueen (Bonnie) Jill Saunders Milly Withers Meg Jennie King Elaine Koczubik Victoria Galbraith Abi Holland Elizabeth Wilson Vickie Hill Vicky Parker Clare Hunter Annabel Isabelle Paquette Fern Keeley BEE Kate Smith Carley Fischer Gemma Schneide & Rachael Morrice who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Jingle originally by Dawn remixed by Sessionz Support the show

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 with humour, allowing us to laugh at the ridiculous situations ADHD can result in and unites the ADHD Community. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! This year might not have gone at all to plan, but I'm so incredibly grateful for all of your support! I can't say THANK YOU enough,SERIOUSLY! ALL THE LOVE TO THE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! TW: Contains swearing and some potentially triggering topics, including: RSD,work and relationship struggles, binge eating, depression, anxiety, suicide,ableism,risky driving,isolation, medication, addiction. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUTWATCH THE VIDEO of An ADHD AF Christmas Laura live in London and DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION SLIDESIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth,Louise Townend,Amy Holliday,Natalie P,Jessica Williams,Aimee,Alexa & Sharissa Smith, Jill Saunders, Milly Withers, Dawn, Meg, Liane Ormerod-Leigh, Joanne Vasey,Jennie King,Elaine Koczubik, Victoria Galbraith,Abi Holland,Elizabeth Wilson,Vickie Hill,Vicky Parker,Clare Hunter,Annabel,Isabelle Paquette,Fern,Keeley,Cheryl Cosgrove & BEE,who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Support the show

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 weeks and spread some last minute Christmas cheesiness with the incredible ADHD Community!Cannot say thank you enough! SERIOUSLY!TW: contains swearing and some triggering topics including; alcohol and substance addictions, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Isolation, Family Struggles, Grief & BereavementIf you are struggling please know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is help out there so please REACH OUTWATCH THE VIDEO of An ADHD AF Christmas Laura live in London and DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION SLIDES JOIN THE ADHD AF PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY for the Twixmas Zoom Quiz: Thursday 28th Dec at 8pm GMT! All paid Tier Members welcome! Alongside online events Community Membership includes access to the private Discord Server, Body Doubling, Live Blethers, Exclusives, Behind The Scenes Content, Discounts, Next Guest Spoilers, Blogs, Vlogs and MORE! Thank you to contributors of this Episode: Nicole Nadler, Ally MacDonald, James Brown, Amy Polly, Abigail Agyei,Joe Charlan, Hannah Huxford, Rach Idowu,Clare Durrant, Rachael Slattery, Kim Pierpoint, Jo & Jackie at Salford Lads Club, Jill Saunders, The Bellez of The Ball - Aishley & Sam Bell-Docherty, Stage Manager Cat Cooper, the ADHDAF Merch Makers Steph of All The Discos & Rebecca of Working Clasp,  Massaoke Vocalists: Dawn & Kirsty, Community Welcome Party Hosts: Lizee, Vanessa, Kimi, Kirsty,Kim, Elly, and all who helped includng Tracy, Kirsty and many more, including Sessionz for the remix of the Jingle and Clare Durrant for singing The 12 Days of ADHDAF Christmas.A VERY SPECIAL ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Big for all of your help and everything you've had to put up with so that I could pull this ridiculousness off!Thank you so much to everyone who came to the shows! It was so wonderful to meet so many of you! Your presence was the greatest Xmas present I could ever wish for! HO HO HO HUNS! xSupport the show

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 different take on self love.This legendary lady gives Christmas the finger... well, kind of! ;) THANK YOU SO MUCH SAM! TW: contains swearing and mentions of death, bereavement,eating issues, self loathing, family conflict, mental health and relationship struggles, Medication. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUTNEW Jewellery HERE! And NEW FESTIVE ADHDAF Apparel HERE5 of the 12 days of ADHD Christmas performed by Clare DurrantIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth,Louise Townend,Amy Holliday,Natalie P,Jessica Williams,Aimee,Alexa & Sharissa Smith, Jill Saunders, Milly Withers, Dawn, Meg, Liane Ormerod-Leigh, Joanne Vasey,Jennie King,Elaine Koczubik, Victoria Galbraith,Abi Holland,Elizabeth Wilson & Vickie Hill who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Support the show

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 this amazing chinwag filled with 'humanity, heart & humour'. Anyone else with me on the overfamiliarity thing? Perhaps we actually are besties and Riyadh will be back next week! :) In all seriousness, I am so grateful to Riyadh for giving his time and sharing his ADHD safari and incredibly advice! THANK YOU SO MUCH RIYADH!  Pharmacy Stock Checker HERETW: contains swearing and mentions of serious illness, family sickness, OCD,  MedicationIf you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUT!Hope to see you at the Xmas shows starting next week! TICKETS HERE!NEW MERCH HERE! Which piece is your favourite? If you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave  a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth,Louise Townend,Amy Holliday,Natalie P,Jessica Williams,Aimee,Alexa & Sharissa Smith, Jill Saunders, Milly Withers, Dawn, Meg, Liane Ormerod-Leigh, Joanne Vasey & Jennie King who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Support the show

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 Community, the Live Events, and seemingly it also perfectly displays how ADHD presents in me personally! LOL... because what sort of a tit goes from trying to learn how to edit one week, to doing their 1st solo interview the following, to then deciding to interview 14 people in 1 day and then edit them together and release it as an episode by the very next day?!!! Like all things ADHDAF, myself included, this episode is TOO MUCH! :) But I hope you'll persevere, even if you have to listen to it in bits because ATTEMPTING to 'edit' this chaos has had me in ALL of the feels! I hope you enjoy xTOO MUCH GRATITUDE to all contributors: Amy Polly Joe Charlan Zoe Joanna Coaching - check out her Access to Work Guide!Clare Durrant Abigail Agyei MBECat Cooper Stage ManagerNicole NadlerRosie Turner of ADHD Untangled PodcastSteph of All The DiscosAlly MacdonaldHannah Huxford, Author of Diary of An ADHD Martyr, A Girl Gone WildRach IdowuChloe Jackson of Umbrella Acapella James Brown of ADHDadultUK Charity & The ADHD Adults PodcastJess Martin-HodgsonWe can't wait to see you at the UK Xmas shows! TICKETS HERE *If you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave us a tip ENORMOUS THANK YOU TO ALL PATRONS!If you are struggling to access ADHD medication in the UK, use the Pharmacy Stock Checker HERETW: Contains swearing & mentions of ableism, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, suicide, death, debt. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone. REACH OUT!Support the show

'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 to divorce & debt!Having met performing at Flackstock, our ADHDAF Bingo sparked Lu's ADHD Curiosity;leading to life finally making sense,shame eradication & self-forgiveness.Lu sets a radical example of how staying curious,& owning your sh*t can improve quality of life for yourself and others.Removing shame around exploring ADHD will help many battling stigma and imposter syndrome, who are in need of help.  'In a world where you can be anything, Be kind.'TW:Trauma,Bereavement,Cancer,Death, Domestic Violence, Theft, Criminality, Post Natal Depression, Depression, RSD,Emotional Dysregulation, Debt, Addiction,Divorce If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUT!Can't wait to see you at the UK Xmas shows! TICKETS HERE!Pharmacy Stock Checker HEREIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth,Louise Townend,Amy Holliday,Natalie P,Jessica Williams,Aimee,Alexa, Sharissa Smith  & Jill Saunders who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Support the show

The title of the 1st ever episode 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 and editing!Ironically,in trying to raise 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,I'll have a mic & hopefully an editor!But this is imperfect action for ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast & am hearing impaired,so strap yourselves in!:)This impromptu chaos came about due to 'The Most ADHD Thing' I've done this week!I'm finding my way forward in real time... I get by with a little help from my friends! ;)  SO GRATEFUL!Thank you so much for your support as I find my way XTW:Trauma,Bereavement,Cancer,Grief,RSD,Emotional Dysregulation,If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUT!Hope to see you at the Xmas shows! TICKETS HERE!Enter the FESTIVE AF Giveaway HERE for a chance to win tickets & NEW MERCH!Listen to me ranting and raving on Jamie Gittins' Musical Memoirs PodcastIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth,Louise Townend,Amy Holliday,Natalie P,Jessica Williams,Aimee,Alexa & Sharissa Smith who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it.Support the show

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 dysregulation,abusive relationships, breakups, divorce, childhood bullying, financial/family/parental/pregnancy/conception & work struggles, self medicating, medical negligence, misdiagnosis,religious & eduction trauma, teenage pregnancy, miscarriage, loneliness,isolation, disordered eating, and the ADHD medication shortage. If you are struggling there is help out there, so please reach out for support HERECelebrating new beginnings with a beast of a Blether with 30 ADHDAF Global Community Members in 3 Continents! Each month, us & our Gold Patrons meet on Zoom. Peer Support is invaluable; as the only people who know what it's like aboard the late ADHD Diagnosis Roller Coaster are the other passengers! These blethers are always so amazing. We tackle difficult topics and have some fun too... there's always tears, both sad and happy.So strap yourselves in and hold on tight; our Dawny's going out with a bang! MUCH LOVE & GRATITUDE to Speakers: Birthday girl Sara in Hamburg, Louise in Inverness, Sarah S, Donna in Cambridge, Kerry & Gemma in Surrey,Leanne in Newcastle, Miranda in Salford, Jaimie in Tennessee, Lizzee in Birmingham,Tracy in Watford, Kim in Wiltshire, Ally in Stirling, Nikkie in Plymouth, Mary in Lytham St Annes, Indi in Melbourne, Siobhan & Jill in Glasgow, Carolina in Manchester, Claire & Kirsty in Oxfordhsire, Claire in Liverpool & Claire in Space!(or Liverpool) For Laura & the ADHDAF Community, the safari continues... more ADHDAF Podcasts & Live Events coming right up! Get tickets to come together & unmask with the community IRL at the ADHDAF Live UK Christmas shows HEREWe SERIOUSLY can't say thank you enough to all of our Community members, whose support enables the creation of ADHDAF. To the Leopard Print Army for your support in the launch of our Make it Count Campaign on  ADHDAF Day. Thank you to all of you for listening to us throughout this monumental chapter as a duo, for the much appreciated Donations, for the outpouring of kind messages we've both received since announcing Dawn's departure & for your continued support.The biggest thank you of all is to our dearest Dawn-Marie. Our whirlwind time as a duo has included 76 podcast episodes, 20 Live Shows, just shy of 1 million podcast downloads in 194 countries, and the creation of this INCREDIBLE Peer Support Community in just 17 months! *standing ovation* THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. 'Keep smashing things!' :') We can't wait to see you throw your leopard print mortar board in the air! XXXAWESOME SOCKS FOREVER! Photo taken in Fittie by Sam Brill Photography Support the show

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 and enhance our lives as women with ADHD. Kate shares her ADHD Safari & pearls with us in this legendary Blether,  and we are so grateful that she did. THANK YOU SO MUCH KATE!So much gratitude to bereaved Mother Jayne for letting us share her Daughter Jodi’s story. Thank you to everyone who donned leopard print for #ADHDAFMakeItCount & the outpouring of love we have both felt since announcing Dawn’s departure. Our last podcast as a duo will be recorded TOMORROW - 25th Oct with our Community via Zoom. Become a Gold member that day to be part of this special episode!f you've found this helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara,Jill,Toni Morgan,Ian Hepworth, Louise Townend & Amy Holliday, who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness/providing validation /information to those who need it.TW:Suicide,bereavement,depression,anxiety,disordered eating, addiction,conflict,trauma,drugs,gastric surgery.Get help hereSupport the show

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 to help her get her ADHD Diagnosis at the end of 2022.  With a heavy/happy heart and literally every emotion imaginable; Laura continues the ADHDAF Safari solo.We really hope you will stick with ADHD As Females - The Podcast and the ADHDAF Community for much more Too-Muchness despite Dawn's departure! (She will still be an active member of the community) And we hope you will wear (at least one item of) Leopard Print TOMORROW Monday 23rd Oct for the second annual ADHDAF Day, which sees the launch of the ADHDAF MAKE IT COUNT CAMPAIGN to make this ADHD Awareness Month count! Our last Podcast recording as a duo will be our Gold Patron Live Blether this Wednesday - 25th Oct 8pm BST.  If you would like to be part of it, and be interviewed via Zoom in our Community, join HERE “Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” — Anais Nin.There truly are no words for how incredibly grateful we are for all of your support! It's a new Dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for us... and we're feeling good! xxTW: Contains swearing, mentions of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicide, relationship struggles,  late ADHD Diagnosis, medication, conflict, trauma, self sabotage, crying, griefIf you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone. REACH OUT!Support the show

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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' to raise awareness & share hacks,culminating a gargantuan following the world over in just 1 year!We are so grateful to Eric for sharing his ADHD Safari,gamechanging tips including meditation & even voice recordings to arm him in the daily battles the condition imposes,which he exposes magnificently to the world!THANK YOU SO MUCH ERIC!If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.REACH OUT!Tickets for LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time HEREWear your handmade ADHD Awareness Month Ribbon with pride for the month of October:£5 from each purchase goes to the Leopard Print Army Fund for ADHD Activism & AdvocacyIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able,please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons Shoutout:RachSlatts,Cat Marshall,Ally Mac,Kim Pierpoint,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp,Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes,Sarah Spurgeon,Sara & Jill who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW: Contains swearing,ableism,anxiety,medication,relationship strugglesSupport the show

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 Campaigns & 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 Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very soon!If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach out!Tickets for LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time HEREWear your handmade ADHD Awareness Month Ribbon with pride for the month of October: £5 from each purchase goes to the Leopard Print Army Fund for ADHD Activism & AdvocacyIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp, Jessica Williams, Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes & Sarah Spurgeon who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW: Contains swearing,ableism,depression,anxiety,post natal depression,miscarriage,relationship strugglesSupport the show

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. Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria; both relatable and very common! The positive is that finally Kit is able to say no to situations that cause her distress without the need to make excuses. We are so happy to know that Self-Diagnosis has given her the self-understanding & compassion she needed.We are so incredibly grateful to this absolute legend for giving us a new perspective, as we’re sure there are so many in a similar position that will benefit from her courage at sharing her ADHD safari with us.THANK YOU SO MUCH KIT! If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach out!Tickets are selling fast for the ADHDAF LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER! Uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time. Get your Tickets HEREIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp, Jessica Williams, Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes & Sarah Spurgeon who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW: Contains swearing, ableism, depression, anxiety,relationship struggles,dementiaSupport the show

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 detrimental to those who may not have the financial support and support from people in society.Communicating needs to friends and family - how to explain ADHD to people in their lives.Navigating ADHD in the workplace including how to self-advocate for yourself.We are SO GRATEFUL to this legendary lady and know you will LOVE this episode as much as we do! THANK YOU SO MUCH RACH!If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach out!Tickets are selling fast for the ADHDAF LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER! Uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time. Get your Tickets HEREIf you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp, Jessica Williams, Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason & Nella Scurfield who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW: Contains swearing, ableism, racism, classism, sexism, ADHD denying, depression, anxiety Support the show

We are joined by the one and only 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!Rox & Rich are bestselling authors of: ‘Dirty Laundry’.The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari!Alongside offering neurodivergent relationship advice (we will cherish ‘Curiosity NOT judgement’ forevermore!) we discuss, being the family scapegoat,abuse,alcoholism,gambling addiction, self-harm recovery,& battling the self worth gremlins!Despite all of the heaviness;this episode is bursting with HOPE!It was an honour to meet this pair.THANK YOU SO MUCH ROX & RICH!If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach out! Tickets are selling fast for the ADHDAF LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER! Uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time. Get your Tickets HERE If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp, Jessica Williams, Disa SIF & Jenni Bell who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuseSupport the show

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 struggles with conflicting sides to her brain, 'inside her there are two wolves!'; she focusses on ADHD Advocacy, Disability Awareness, Advocacy in Sex/Sex Education, Neurodivergent Relationships - especially in the Kink Community.  We also discuss how being Queer, and Gender nonconforming is common in the Neurodivergent Community, how playing Dungeons & Dragons can help ADHDers...and we've not heard anyone go on an ADHD rant like that except Laura! :) WE LOVE YA CATIE! Come back soon!  We also announce some very exciting LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER! Uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time for so many of us. Get your Tickets HERE - Laura (very likely Dawn!) and special ADHDAF Podcast Guests hope to see you there! If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison & Carol Falkner, who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW:Strong language, depression, anxiety, ableism, religious trauma, sex Support the show

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 Arif's knowledge  has been comprised into an INCREDIBLE book, appropriately named THE KNOWLEDGE: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause. 'A life-saving book for all genders, ages and communities. An indispensable asset for us all.' Thank you also to Claire of Mind Vox Pod,who introduced us to this topic & Dr Nighat Arif in Ep.36 Happy Anniversary to Laura&Big & Happy Birthday to Laura's Mum! WHAT A DAY!We return with a new Episode format, New Handmade Merchandise and NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! Inluding: Full Unedited Interview Video, Unheard Bonus Content Video, Next Guest Spoiler Video, ADHD Coach Advice, Blogs, Vlogs, Live Community Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Exclusives, Behind the scenes content, discounts on merch/events tickets and more. We hope to chat to you on our Private Discord Forum!If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support OR leave us a tipMASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson & Louise Kilgannon-Patel, who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN USTW:Strong language, medication, misogyny, misdiagnosis, depressionSupport the show