ADHD AF
ADHD AF is a podcast hosted by Laura Mears-Reynolds, a late-discovered ADHDer turned activist. Each episode features crucial conversations that aim to educate, validate, and eradicate shame around ADHD. The show pushes for systemic change and lets listeners know they are not alone or 'too much.' Laura also leads the ADHDAF+ Charity and the Leopard Print Army, embracing a pirate-radio energy.
Episodes
Trading Trauma for Empty Promises: Save the LDAN Bill with Kelly Given
In this episode Kelly Given shares the lived experiences that so many of us are lucky to have survived - Make no mistake, wherever you are in the world - this episode is not just about politics, its personal! Kelly Given is a Scottish writer, political commentator and autistic campaigner. She is a columnist for The National and works within Scotland’s autism sector, drawing on both professional
ADHD Tax, 'Myths' and LEGENDS with Sara Jane Maxwell
ADHD Tax refers to the financial, mental, and physical costs incurred as a result of living with ADHD. Driven by Executive Function Gaps; ADHD traits like poor working memory, impulsivity, difficulty prioritising, and valuing immediate rewards over delayed ones; create a gap between how your brain works and how societal financial systems expect it to work. Helping me tackle this taxing topic is th
ADHD, Self Love & Support at Camp VC with Lu in Lu Land
ADHD Titbits from the incredible Camp VC goers; and a Live Podcast with Lu in Lu Land (40mins in) on Susie - her Self Love Revolution Bus... plus FREE in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups from the Charity this podcast inspired and informs AND a very special discount code! Shame eradication, ADHD information, validation, hacks, lols and a few tears... shared in a beautiful valley in Llangollen, Wales
The BIG ADHD Fundraiser 2026
BIG NEWS for the fourth annual Big ADHD Fundraiser! This years event is even BIGGER with EVERYONE invited along for the ride - and you don't even have to cycle...The event; raising funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities will run for the entire month of October 2026 (ADHD Awareness Month) with multiple fundraisers happening throughout - and we would LOVE you to follow your passion to start
Your 'Most ADHD Things' of the year so far - better late than never!
ADHD IS NO JOKE. It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this EXTRA RIDICULOUS episode. The infamous and often imitated question I've been asking all guests for four years - turns tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult
ADHD Easy Target - in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Trust
From the Media, to the Workplace - even in our homes and social spaces; Healthcare, Finances, Dating, Addiction, and more... the target isn't something we're creating; it’s something society places on us through ableism and exploitation.It’s time to remove the target TOGETHER at this EMPOWERING, Educational and Entertaining Event! You are invited to the pilot of a ADHD Easy Target on Sunday 6th Se
ADHD Burnout, Meltdowns & Shutdowns with Rach Idowu - Adulting ADHD - Celebrating FOUR YEARS of ADHD AF!
Can you believe this podcast is 4 years old?! To celebrate, Rach Idowu of @adultingADHD returns to discuss the topic of this month's ADHDAF+ Charity free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups: ADHD Burnout, Meldowns & Shutdowns. Always a pleasure to chat to this absolute LEGEND, and we hope you can come along to your local group to carry on the conversation at one of the 13 groups of May '26! TRI
Keeping it Simple with Tatton Spiller - SImple Politics
'They squabble whilst we suffer' - Mr Simple Politics himself: Tatton Spiller returns for another emergency chinwag ahead of the deadline to Register to Vote in the UK Local Elections; fast approaching on Monday 20 April 2026... BUT WHAT'S THE POINT?!! Politician's broken promises and 'squabbling' and all of the polarising noise can make voting feel pointless. If you feel disempowered, overwhelmed
ADHD, Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause: Dr Helen Wall
BBC Breakfast GP Dr Helen Wall shares her Perimenopausal pearls to help us hormonal ADHDers navigate this new chapter. WHAT A LEGEND! Thank yous so much Helen! Can't wait to read your book! The topic of this episode is also the focus topic for April's 9 free in-person ADHDAF+ Charity ADHD adult Peer Support Groups. We hope you can make your local group, starting next week! TRIGGER WARNING: Contain
ADHD & Heartbreakers Club, from Party to Protest with Twinks Burnett
This isn't just an interview with one half of Heartbreakers Club LEGEND Twinks Burnett, this is a call to action! Alongside sharing her lived experience of ADHD, we invite you to march with us 'Huns Against the far right' in the Together Alliance on March 28th in London. We'll be in Womens Bloc (Zone E) at 11:30am near 45 Park Lane, Central London. Let's stand and be counted and unite wearing Hear
Neurodivergent Dead Mums Club with Forever Yours Betty/ Sheri Scott
Forever Yours Betty returns to ADHDAF in far less happier circumstances but at least we are in this club together. Today is Mothers Day in the UK, which can be incredibly challenging for many reasons. Sheri/Betty and I lost our Mum's two months apart last year and decided to share our experiences to help others (who we wish weren't) in this terrible club know that they're not alone. Ou
RSD / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / Really Sh*t Daydreams
I'm having an RSD party and you're invited... this VERY special episode includes live show snippets and cameos from ADHDAF+ legends at a Heartbreakers Club pre-party at mine! RSD is the topic of March's TEN free ADHD Peer Support Groups in Scotland, England and Wales...ADHDAF+ Charity was inspired by and is informed by the work of ADHDAF Podcast. We hope you can make your local
ADHD Self-relationship with Jon Hill
February shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD - and with so many of us having experienced traumatic personal relations, abuse, manipulation, violence and isolation; we’re telling Cupid to DO ONE!Our focus for February’s free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups is on the mos
Celebrating THREE YEARS of ADHD AF Morning Body Doubling!
Every single weekday since Jan 8th 2023 a group of LEGENDS have supported each other into the day on Zoom. Fast forward three years and I decided to boycott the standard session and hit record! I hope you enjoy the extra special emotional rollercoaster to celebrate over 1000 days of 7am 'body doubling' with a very special squadron of The Leopard Print Army! ENORMOUS THANKS to these legends and to
New Year, Same ADHD & SAD
Did you turn into a brand new person on the stroke of midnight NYE? US NEITHER! In fact, we're not subscribing to any of that ‘new year, new me’ BS! We can't wish our ADHD away, plus we’re not broken versions of ourselves needing to be fixed! We’re the same people, and we’re facing the coldest and darkest months of year! We meed compassion, not pressure and we need each other!ADHDAF+ Char
The Most ADHD Things Boxing Day Special
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this slightly longer and EXTRA RIDICULOUS Boxing Day Special! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising
The Queen's Speech ;-)
So named because I released it at the same time as the King's Xmas Speech for lols...HA! Couldn't resist! MERRY CHRISTMAS! I have ENORMOUS NEWS recorded live from my Xmas Party at Little Nans 2.0 in Deptford, SE London dressed as a 'sexy snowman' :) With unpredictable and unbelievable plot twists; a reflection on opportunities so magical they've brightened the very darkest of t
ADHD Xmas SOS!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... ALLEGEDLY! I love Xmas usually , but it can be dysregulating AF for people with ADHD which can lead us to beginning the New Year in Burnout! This is an ADHD toolbox to help navigate the festive period; validating and shame eradicating with the lived experiences of the core operations team of ADHDAF+ Charity and inspired by the 2023 Christmas Tour. Th
AuDHD, Grief, Disordered Eating & Lidl's Middle Aisle: Jon Hill
The first actual INTERVIEW I've done in over a year...and back with a bang! AuDHD or just a bit Weird Podcast Host: Jon Hill reckons they're a Leo, but this episode see-saws between tragedy and comedy to such extremes throughout; it's by far the most Gemini episode I've ever made! (and genuinely one of my favourites) So strap yourselves in! MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearin
A rogue ramble on ADHD Tax, Perfectionism & Halloween
I've gone rogue! A very unique episode recorded in Ibiza in the name of ADHD awareness and to raise awareness about November's ADHD Support Groups to close ADHD Awareness Month 2025. A rebel with a cause, a griever plotting revenge, and a raver about to hit the town... allegedly! With Lily Allen on repeat...Who's Madeline?! ME TONIGHT! :) Enormous thanks and apologies to Toni! I really
ADHDAF Day ‘25: The Many Faces of ADHD (AF) Part 3
It's the FOURTH annual ADHDAF Day TODAY! Where we break the internet with leopard print to get the world to hear us roar in ADHD Awareness Month. Please join me online to unite as the Leopard Print Army TODAY and let's show them what a social media trend actually is, because ADHD most definitely is not. ADHD IS REAL! This very special episode on our very special day features some of the ma
'The MANY Faces of ADHD' AF Part 1: ADHD Awareness Month '25
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREFeaturing: Suzi Ruffell, Clementine Ford, Cate Osborn, Dr James Brown, Professor Alex Conner, Abigail Agyei MBE, Helen Anderson, C J Debarra, Louise Williams, Forever Yours
'The Many Faces of ADHD' AF: Part 2
Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and Charity: WE MADE ADHDAF+ Charity happen!*Find out more about the 4th annual ADHDAF DAY HERE* Grab
Most ADHD Things July/August '25
ADHDAF Day is fast approaching as it’s almost ADHD awareness Month! Nicole joins me to raise ‘ADHD elbow’ ;) in all seriousness, ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD a
ADHD & Perimenopausal AF with Charlotte Body
HAVE WE GOT A TREAT FOR YOU...my guest, Charlotte Body impulsively gifts FREE VIP TICKETS to the UK's biggest Women's Health event to all listeners at the end of this episode! Not only is that a fantastic Most ADHD Thing to conclude this informative and wonderful chinwag with the founder of Pause Live, but I'm also very excited that this is my first ever visual podcast on Spotify! EEEK! (only down
WTF is ADHDAF?
A rebel with a cause unites an army... in LEOPARD PRINT! ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity and ADHDAF Emporium and though all things ADHDAF raise awareness and funds for the Charity, all are entirely separate entities. Resources for support available HEREYOU ARE NOT ALONE.Jingle by Sessionz
ADHD Time Blindness: What is time?!
People with ADHD often experience difficulty in accurately perceiving the passage of time and estimating task duration, leading to challenges with planning, punctuality, and prioritising tasks. If you struggle with Time Blindness it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE....And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Beth and Kate; two Volunteer Facilit
ADHD and Motivation: What Motivates You?
Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do! If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty;
Most ADHD Things May/June '25
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief. The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together!Trigger Warning: contains swearing, gallows
ADHD Masking: How do we Unmask?
'ADHD Masking can involve consciously or unconsciously adopting behaviours that align with neurotypical expectations, often to fit in, avoid judgment, or meet societal demands.' But how do we unmask? Well first, we need to identify how and where we mask, or rather 'wear different hats to suit the occasion' We hope that you can unmask at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group in JU
ADHD Burnout: Overcommitting, Overcompensating, OVER IT!
Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF 'safari' to Blackpool Promenade for a chinwag with Mother of House of
ADHD Support and Teamwork
This is a VERY special episode featuring some of the incredible cyclists of The Big ADHD Fundraiser. From 1st - 3rd Aug '25, these legends are cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days! This inspirational team of ADHDers share WHY they have taken on this challenge to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities. These late discovered ADHD adults are stepping up to do their bit for the ADHD
ADHD, Relationships, Expectations and Self Loathing
Do you struggle with Relationships / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / a fear of being perceived and Self Loathing? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! And neither am I... I'm joined by Nicole Nadler, for an impromptu and chaotic chinwag on all of the above... with some very helpful tips to boot. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including
Most ADHD Things March/April '25: Celebrating THREE YEARS of ADHDAF!
Despite hayfever hell and post London move exhaustion, we celebrate three years with the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning: contains swearing, ga
ADHD, Grief, Chaos and MAGIC in Lu Land
All aboard 'Susie': the neon leopard print bus....ADHDAF Emporium are hitting the road with Lou Featherstone for her Self Love Unleashed Tour! One ‘little’ problem… GRIEF. Oh, and ADHD! As explored in the episode in honour of my Mum, grief exacerbates ADHD symptoms - one example; I can’t keep track of any of the dates and locations of the Lu in Lu Land Tour! BUT we will get there… and h
The Most ADHD Things of Jan/Feb '25
We're griefy AF! So all the more reason to have a giggle. It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning: contains swearing and me
The BIG ADHD Fundraiser 2025: ADHDadultUK & ADHDAF+
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret MeadThe perfect quote for The Big ADHD Fundraiser! REGISTER insterest to cycle any or all of the days: HEREDONATE to the fundraiser HERE Find out more about ADHDAF+ HEREFind out more about ADHDadultUK HERE I've been trying to keep this s
ADHDAF+ Charity Begins
BIG NEWS! Celebrating the very first ADHDAF+ Charity in-person Peer Support Group, happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025 - back where it all began - in Aberdeen, Scotland(!) AND introducing the Board of Trustees, and first Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator. Edinburgh, Cardiff and London groups will start in April 2025, with MANY MORE beginning in May and beyond... ADHDAF+ Charity aims to c
ADHD and Grief: in honour of Mum
Dedicated to my Mother - Jennifer Reynolds MBE - who passed away on 29th January 2025. Trigger Warning: This episode focuses on recent grief, mourning, bereavement, trauma, traumatic grief, with mentions of medical negligence, cancer, death, self harm, eating struggles, insomnia, depression, anxiety, losing a parent, loss of a loved one and how all of this impacts ADHD symptoms and vice versa. If
ADHD & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Community Special
ADHD Winter Warriors ASSEMBLE! This is an impromptu Zoom chinwag with some online community legends who are taking part in the ADHDAF+ Charity fundraiser to combat SAD with movement for mental health. With all of us suffering SAD in these dark winter months in the UK, we decided to raise some awareness about Seasonal Affective Disorder and hopefully entice some of you to JOIN OUR TEAM for the last
The Most ADHD Things of Nov/Dec '24
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Well actually, it's far from it for us; which is why now is the perfect time to lift our spirits with some fun! It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma a
ADHD AF Glimmers of 2024
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode doesn't start on a happy note, but I promise it ends on one! See full TW below*This episode was recorded/put together on Xmas Eve-eve, but I bottled it as I couldn't face sharing until now. In a time that I want to spread joy, I've felt anything but joyful due to some truly awful news this month. HOWEVER, despite it all there are so many glimmers of 20
The Most ADHD Things of Oct '24
It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame! TODAY - 28th Nov - we kick off the 3 month ADHD Winter Warrior Team Challenge, combating SAD with movement and mag
ADHD, Internalised Misogyny & Really Sh*t Daydreams: Laura Mears-Reynolds
For the finale of Season 3 I've swapped roles with Dr James Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity - the 1st ever ADHDAF guest - to answer the questions I've been asking for 2.5 years to conclude the season which almost didn't get released & ADHD Awareness Month 2024. Whilst we explore the themes of Internalised misogyny, ableism and RSD, this lengthy, side-que
ADHDAF DAY / Flackstock Festival Finale
LEOPARD PRINT ARMY ASSEMBLE! It's ADHDAF DAY TODAY! The third annual day that the ADHDAF Community paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness! JOIN US FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT (details below) This mini episode is the finale from our ADHDAF Emporium Tent live at Flackstock Festival at which the ADHDAF Peer Support Community helped me raise ADHD Awareness by sharing what they would most
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 9
This mini episode is the finale of a mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Micky, Kirsty &
The Most ADHD Things of September '24
It's time to have fun whilst raising ADHD awareness! I'm joined by my husband 'Big' to read @adhdafpodcast follower's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries of last month. Each Saturday I ask on socials 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to encourage listeners to connect for Peer Support, to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry,
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 8
This mini episode is the penultimate of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Toni
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 7
This mini episode is part 7 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long. NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Maria, Rachel
ADHD, Autism & being feral FOREVER-EVER: Meghann Birks
For the penultimate interview of Season 3, I'm ecstatic to be joined by Meghann Birks. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke & she previously featured on 2 mini episodes: ADHD Unmasking Hack & People Pleasing Hack; in this episode there are many sidequests;hence the length but Meghann's pearls are too precious to cut!'Meg
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 6
This mini episode is part 6 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Chloe, Yas & Rachael for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!Trigger warning: Contains swearing
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 5
This mini episode is part 5 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Kirsten & Jill for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and m
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 4
This mini episode is part 4 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Marianne, Jenny & Kim for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearin
The cost of waiting for ADHD Assessment
This episode is dedicated to Jodi Walsham and to all ADHD adults tragically no longer with us. Jodi's Mother Jayne shares Jodi's story on World Mental Health Day in ADHD Awareness Month to raise awareness about the serious danger to the lives of what is underestimated at 196,000 vulnerable people currently on waiting lists for ADHD assessment in the UK. It is a common misconception that
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 3
This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to ADHD Coaching with Olivia, ADHD Let's Talk's Roxanne & Lorie for volunteering their voices and for all of
ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 2
This mini episode is the 2nd installment of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. The Leopard is the symbol of Aberdeen, Scotland - where ADHDAF began, it also symbolises bravery, the reclaiming of power,
ADHD, Autism, Relationships & Boundaries: Rosie Turner
This very special episode was recorded just two days before a team of twelve ADHD LEGENDS including my guest: Rosie Turner cycled from London to Amsterdam, raising over £14K for ADHD Liberty & ADHDadultUK charities. Arriving in Amsterdam on my wonderful friend and very special guest's birthday! CONGRATULATIONS to you all and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rosie! Rosie is the host of ADHD Untang
ADHD Awareness Month '24:Part 1
This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. Enormous thanks to Jill and Gill for volunteering their voices, for all of their support and for being compassionate to how ADHD presents
ADHD Liberty: Sarah Templeton
Sarah Templeton is an Best Selling ADHD Author & Activist, CJS ADHD Screening Campaigner & Keynote Speaker, SEND Education Trainer, CEO of ADHD Liberty Charity and Ex Prison Counsellor. She dedicates her life to fighting For ADHD Kids & Adults. Demanding Life-Saving Changes to The Criminal Justice System, The Education System And Everywhere Else ADHD Isn’t Understood all over the Globe
ADHD Medication Shortages with Neurodivergent Pharmacist Priyanka Patel
Look who's back! The LEGENDARY Priyanka Patel returns to share her perspective as a Pharmacist with ADHD on the ADHD Medication shortage and Diagnosis crisis. Alongside some nostalgia from her previous ADHDAF Interview (listen HERE) and some of the ridiculousness in between! It's so interesting to see how much has changed for @littlemiss_adhd_ in the last 18months since she was last on..
The Most ADHD Things of August '24
Big is back to help me read some of your 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from socials of last month. The ultimate shame eradicator unites the ADHD Community with the knowledge that we are all in this together! Laughing at the things that cause us frustration and embarrassment to break the stigma and raise ADHD Awareness. Please note that ADHD presents differently in every individual and SELF D
ADHD, Hedonism & Dissociation: Katy Smith
I can't even guess the number of times I've told the story about the conversation with a newly diagnosed friend which led to my ADHD discovery. Well, THIS IS THAT FRIEND! I am so excited to share this VERY special in-person interview with the girl who kicked off this whole safari... All aboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with the one and only Katy Smith. Katy is 'in fashi
Katy Weber: ADHD, Motherhood & Imposter Syndrome
Having been interviewed by the LEGENDARY Katy Weber on her INCREDIBLE Podcast: Women & ADHD I am honoured to swap roles and have her hop onboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with me! In this interview/chinwag Katy shares her experiences with school struggles and truency, which left her feeling like a failure. Like many, she discovered her neurodivergence during lockdown. She impulsiv
Adelaide Saywell: ADHD & Autism - AuDHD AF
Trigger Warning: There are some very triggering topics mentioned from the very start of this episode, including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, chronic pain, BPD, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, misdiagnosis and bullying. Also contains swearing. That said, this interview with the LEGENDARY Adelaide Saywell, much like the Content Creator themself,is an absolut
The Most ADHD Things of June/July '24
Live from Edinburgh Fringe, (well, sort of) two emotionally exhausted late discovered ADHD women use the very little energy they have to raise ADHD awareness with 'the ultimate shame eradicator'. After a horrible day we lift our spirits and hopefully yours too by sharing June and July's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from Patreon Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers
CHINWAG: Discrimination, Boundaries & ADHD Acceptance: Catherine Millan
'Have you seen Slumdog Millionaire?' This informal chat with Catherine Millan is as much about Destiny and Dharma as it is all that the episode title denotes. Late discovered ADHDer Catherine and I were thinking about that same film at the exact same moment, and this picture in which she blends in with the ADHDAF leopard print is again a total 'coincidence'... Or is it?! :) Wha
Why is Nicole Nadler (Still) LIke This?!
'It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are'... or 'it might be a flop' ;) Two years on from her original ADHD AF interview, one year since her very successful ADHD awareness raising one-woman show, and 3 days prior to the sequel; I catch up with Actress, Writer and Edinbrugh Fringe Superstar Nicole Nadler / 'Optimistic Meg'. Nicole discovered she has A
Kat Brown: ADHD is NOT a bloody trend! Part 2
Kat Brown returns for the second instalment of this crucial conversation. If you've not heard part 1, you can listen HERE Kat shares her late discovered ADHD experience which led to her writing the PHENOMENAL 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'. Although there is so much laughter and inspiration in this interview/chinwag we start with the topic of e
Kat Brown: ADHD is NOT a bloody trend! Part 1
They say you should never meet your heroes, but this episode disproves that theory! I could talk to Kat Brown ALL DAY LONG, and I did! Which is why, instead of losing any of the absolute GOLD late discovered ADHD Author Kat shared with me, I decided to make it a two parter! The second and final instalment will be out tomorrow... Kat is the Author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understandin
Libby 'Topple and Burn' Freeman: ADHD & Justice Sensitivity
Late discovered ADHD LEGEND Libby Freeman's Justice Sensitivity fuelled a 'campaign of rage' that is adored and adorned the world over, whilst doing a great deal of good. This hero is the founder of Topple and Burn, only the coolest jewellery brand EVER which began as a way for Libby to raise funds for her refugee charity Calais Action. Thank you so much Libby for sharing your exper
THE TIME IS NOW!
TODAY'S THE DAY TO HAVE YOUR SAY! A few quick TITBITS about VOTING in the UK General Election.... Polling Stations are open TODAY, Thursday 4th July '24 - NOW until 10pm TONIGHT- If you're stuck in choice paralysis of who to Vote for TAKE THIS QUICK QUIZ- Info of where to Vote is on your Polling Card but DON'T WORRY if you can find it, you can find out your local Polling Statio
Alex Partridge: ADHD, Alcoholism & Anxiety
Wureeay LADS LADS LADS! ;) Mr LADBible himself; The wonderful Alex Partridge of ADHD Chatter shares his ADHD ‘safari’ in this very special episode.Alex began his podcast to help others not feel as broken as he did prior to ADHD Diagnosis just 1.5 years ago. I loved being a guest on ADHD Chatter as much as I loved this podswap!Alex has been sober 2 years after battling alcoholism. A commonly co-occ
ADHD & LGBTQIA+ Pride: CJ DeBarra
Today is the last day of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and tomorrow is the first day of Disability Pride Month. Celebrating both is the LEGENDARY CJ DeBarra who is Proud to be Queer and Proud to be Neurodivergent! Alongside sharing their lived experience of ADHD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Author CJ is giving away a copy of: Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, S
Neurodistinct:The Black Dyspraxic, Tumi Sotire
Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide with his amazing platform The Black Dyspraxic. According to the (now closed) Dyspraxia Foundation, around 50% of people with dyspraxia also have ADHD. I am self diagnosed Dyspraxic, and I'm supe
Tatton Spiller: YES IT'S F@%*ING POLITICAL!
The title of this very special interview with Simple Politics founder Tatton Spiller was going to be: 'Peace, Love and Politics', but I just couldn't resist the urge to reference one of my favourite Skunk Anansie chooons! Simple Politics is a hugely successful project run by Tatton and a team of legends, making politics clear and interesting; as if you were having a conversation wit
The Most ADHD Things of May '24
I am joined once again by my husband 'Big' to share May's Most ADHD Thing entries from Planet ADHDAF Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers. The ultimate shame eradicator raises ADHD Awareness, breaks the stigma and connects ADHDers with the knowledge WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and ADHD IS REAL!If ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at one of
TITBIT: People Pleasing Hack - Meghann Birks Coaching
Are you a recovering People Pleaser? I'm trying! ...Thankfully help is at hand. I'm joined once again by the wonderful ADHD Coach: Meghann Birks! In this 10 minute micro-chinwag, Meghann reframes the common ADHD trait of People Pleasing into 'Peace Keeping' - eradicating the shame many of us feel around it, to disempower it and help to empower sufferers. I had the pleasure of b
Tanya Bardsley: ADHD Advocacy, Motherhood & Recovery
The LEGENDARY Tanya Bardsley joins me for this crucial conversation, and I LOVE IT! Which is why I'm so grateful and excited to get to interview her again on stage at Flackstock Festival in July in ADHDAF Emporium! In this episode, the late discovered ADHD Advocate, TV star and Transformational Coach shares her inspiring story, of battling the commonly co-occurring condition of alcoholism. N
Suzi Ruffell: ADHD, Dyslexia and Comedy
I’m so excited to have the LEGENDARY Comedian & Author Suzi Ruffell hop aboard the late ADHD discovery rollercoaster this week! Despite being diagnosed with Dyslexia as a child, Suzi’s ADHD went undiscovered until very recently. Labelled ‘hyper’ as a child, Suzi found school really difficult, which inevitably led to truancy, which is common for many of us unidentified ADHDers. Suzi has noticed
ADHD Self Diagnosis with Lucy of Lucy & Yak
One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak. ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISCOUNT CODE in this episode! Wha
