ADHD Late to Know

Episode 18: Unmasking Leadership with Nicola Knobel What if the problem was never neurodivergent people — but the workplaces and leadership models we’ve been trying to force ourselves into? In this episode of ADHD Late to Know , I’m joined by author, TEDx speaker, and people-first leader Nicola Knobel for a powerful conversation about neurodivergent leadership, psychological safety, masking, and t...

What does it look like to navigate academia as a neurodivergent woman — and a mother — in a system that wasn’t designed for you? In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, we explore the lived experience of ADHD, autism, and dyslexia in academic environments, through the lens of identity, motherhood, and professional belonging. This is a real, reflective and insightful conversation about the challenges...

ADHD, Autism & Ruminating Thoughts – Why Your Brain Won’t Switch Off Why do ruminating thoughts feel so intense with ADHD and autism — and why can they be so hard to switch off? In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, we explore the lived experience of rumination in adult ADHD and AuDHD — from overthinking and mental loops to emotional processing and nervous system overwhelm. This is a real, ref...

What does it look like to build a life, relationship, and business as a neurodivergent couple? In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, I sit down with a neurodivergent married couple to explore the realities of navigating ADHD, autism, family life, and business — together. This is a fun, honest and meaningful conversation about: • Supporting each other with different neurotypes • Navigating marriage...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t stay consistent, this episode will change how you understand your brain. In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, I explore why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD and AuDHD adults — and why persistence, not consistency, is the real path to progress. We dive into the neuroscience behind commitment, executive function, and attentio...

Travel can feel exciting… and completely destabilising when you have ADHD, autism, or AuDHD. In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, I share my real-time experience travelling for work (Texas) and for joy (South Korea & Japan) — navigating time zones, cancelled flights, sensory overload, hunger crashes, rage responses, demand avoidance, and nervous system regulation. We explore: Why travel disru...

Being neurodivergent comes with hidden costs — not just emotionally, but to our energy, health, finances, and long-term wellbeing. In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, I explore the tax of ADHD and Autism from an AuDHD adult perspective: how chronic stress, masking, nervous system overload, and lack of support quietly add up — and what we can do to protect ourselves. We talk about: Research linki...

In this episode of ADHD Late to Know, Holly is joined by Ria from Ri-Align Coaching, an ADHD-specialist coach supporting ambitious, high-achieving adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck despite their capability. Ria shares her powerful late-diagnosis journey — from years of feeling like life was on “hard mode” to finding clarity through ADHD understanding and building a career aligned wi...

This episode is a neurodivergent reset for 2026. I reflect on what I’m letting go of from 2025 — pressure, masking, people-pleasing — and what I’m choosing instead: priorities, nervous system safety, and living more unmasked with ADHD and autism. I share how understanding my brain has changed how I set intentions, manage energy, and move through hard moments with more compassion and clarity. If yo...

What happens when you finally get an ADHD or autism diagnosis — and then have to explain it to the people who’ve known you your whole life? In this special New Year episode of Late to Know, I’m joined by my first-ever guests — Amy, diagnosed with ADHD, and Rhi, diagnosed with autism — as we reflect on late diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and the emotional work of helping others understand the parts of us...

Christmas can be joyful — and overwhelming. In this episode of Late to Know, we explore what the festive season can feel like for adults with ADHD and autism (AuDHD), and why Christmas often amplifies overwhelm, sensory stress, emotional exhaustion, and people-pleasing. This episode also marks a gentle shift for the podcast — now focused on adults with ADHD, after hearing from men and women alike...

ADHD doesn’t always act alone. In this episode of Late to Know, we explore ADHD comorbidity in adults, focusing on how ADHD commonly overlaps with autism (AuDHD) and OCD traits — and why recognising this can bring clarity, not confusion. After receiving an ADHD diagnosis, I was recommended for an autism screening — something that initially didn’t make sense based on my understanding of Autism. Thi...

If you’re an adult with ADHD who constantly overthinks, second-guesses yourself, and talks yourself out of opportunities, this episode is your permission slip to stop letting your mind hold you back. We dive deep into how ADHD fuels imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of failure, and decision paralysis — and how to break those patterns using simple, ADHD-friendly tools. You’ll learn...

If you have ADHD and find yourself second-guessing every decision, spiralling after feedback, or relying on everyone else’s opinion before trusting your own… this episode is for you. This week, we explore why ADHD brains struggle with self-trust, conviction, emotional regulation and follow-through — especially for women diagnosed later in life. We dive into: Why conflicting feedback can trigger ov...

Weekends can be the hardest time for ADHD brains - no structure, no routine, endless decisions, and pressure to 'rest' or 'catch up'.  In this episode, we explore how to set your days up intentionally, so you're working with your natural rhythm, not fighting against it.  You'll learn practical tools to anchor your weekend - from using flexible time blocks, and energy-based planning, to choosing si...

Now that we've explored self-understanding, this episode take the next step: turning insight into action. We look at how core values, like family, ambition and authenticity - can guide your goals, routines and everyday decisions, especially when you have an ADHD brain that resists structure but thrives with purpose. We explore ADHD-friendly goal setting, and how to build routines that stick, as we...

What if the way you see yourself isn't the truth - but a story shaped by ADHD? In this episode, we explore how core beliefs form, how ADHD can twist them, and how personality frameworks like the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs can help you discover your strengths. Learn to question what's really you and what's ADHD talking - and start rewriting the beliefs that hold you back. A guide to knowing yoursel...

For years, I felt too much for the world — and like it was too much for me. In this first episode, I share my ADHD diagnosis journey at 30, explore how symptoms often look different in women, and unpack why so many of us are late to know. Join me as I unmask, learn, and lean into self-understanding — one step at a time. Stats and Insights Mentioned Boys are diagnosed with ADHD 2–3x more often than...