ADHDFest

The majority of the messages you guys send me, say you’re either on the waiting list for ADHD diagnosis or can’t decide on going for it or not. So this week, I’ve decided to give you a fun and honest take on how my diagnosis has been translated into everyday life. We’re talking top line, practical, quality of life differences but I needed a second opinion so…. ….ADHDFest has it’s first guest! I’ll...

"But you don’t look ADHD/Autistic/Insert other stereotypical assumption here" 🙄 What exactly is Neurodivergence supposed to look like Karen?! Annoying as the question is, there's a  grain  of truth to it when it comes to masking our more notable traits. In this episode of ADHDFest, we’re diving deep into why so many of us hide our true selves behind a mask to blend in. Masking can be ex...

"Is this my intuition... or just my ADHD anxiety attempt at self sabotage?" 🤔 Does some variation of this question ever cross your mind? I have asked it of myself MANY TIMES 😂 In this episode, we're diving deep into the tricky balance of trusting your gut when you have ADHD. We'll explore the fine line between listening to your intuition and identifying when it's just anxiety, overthinking, or o...

Ever been told you need to “feel your feelings” 😬… What the heck does that even mean?!! Well I reckon I may have cracked it 💪 In this episode, we're tackling one of the trickiest ADHD challenges: emotional dysregulation! With neurodiversity, you can feel like your emotions are on a wild rollercoaster with no brakes. You're not alone. I’m sharing a personal story about how I learnt to manage thos...

In this episode, we're diving into the wild world of delayed gratification—something that’s no easy feat when you’ve got ADHD! We’ll explore how practicing a little patience can supercharge your Law of Attraction game 🔥 Get ready for some fun, relatable tips on how to 💪 resist those impulsive urges, 🤓 stay focused on your long-term goals, 🎉 and manifest the life you truly want.🙌 Plus, I’ll sh...

Feeling overwhelmed and scattered? In this episode, I dive into a personal game-changer that transformed my life with ADHD. Discover the surprising, yet simple technique that brings me instant calm and focus. Whether you’re struggling with daily distractions or just need a moment of peace, this ADHD hack might be exactly what you’ve been searching for! And yes, it’s a bit woo woo….but you expect n...

Well apparently you guys LOVED last week’s episode so let’s keep those good times rolling. This week is even more value packed 💪. If you missed it, I’ve collected a whole bunch of ‘hacks’ other ADHD’ers have been sharing in various spots of the internet (some came from you! ADHDFest listeners 🥰) and tried them out for myself 🙌 I’m letting you know what worked for me and what fell flat but overa...

This week we’re keeping it light but still value packed 💪. I’ve collected a whole bunch of ‘hacks’ other ADHD’ers have been sharing in various spots of the internet (some came from you! ADHDFest listeners 🥰) and tried them out for myself 🙌 I’ll let you know what worked and what fell flat but overall, I found a ton of simple but GREAT strategies for hacking your ADHD. 🎉 ✨Have your own hack tha...

This week's topic really is what ADHDFest is all about! That perfect mix of practical ADHD tools, science based self development and just a dash of actual magic ✨ Affirmations are used in pretty much every self improvement system at this point but can we make them ADHD specific? Where we not only focus on ADHD symptoms but also tweak the technique to be less dull and more dopamine friendly 🤔 . W...

That's right! FREE access to an episode from the Body Doubling Membership 🎉 Progress over Perfection 🥰🙌 Don't forget to take a "before" photo. I'm going to help you get ready and set up to declutter a space (I'm choosing my wardrobe but you can choose whatever you like|) and then keep you company while we both work at the same time. You will end the episode better off than you started, without...

This week on ADHDFest, we're diving into a topic that often feels elusive for those of us with ADHD: WILLPOWER 💪 Join me, as I unpack the complexities of willpower, how it differs from discipline, and why traditional advice often falls short for us neurodivergent peeps. Using a blend of personal experience and researched psychological insights, you will learn the surprising definition of willpowe...

So this week has been a sticky one for me, podcast wise. If you listened to last week's episode you will know why. But in a nutshell, I am away from home, with no quiet space to record in and no real technical set up even if I did 😭. So rather than miss a week/put out something I don't feel proud of, I thought I would look back through the past 60 or so episodes since ADHDFest's inception and put...

School holidays, an emergency situation and FOUR big family occasions in ONE week has knocked me well and truly on my a**e this week 😮‍💨. Feeling behind on every level and regular ADHD overwhelm has given me a huge spike of anxiety so I thought...."hey, why don't we figure it out together on the podcast!". So here I am, warts and all, making mistakes so you don't have to. Whether it's down to ev...

This week's episode covers a topic very close to my heart ❤️. It is the area I am most proud of and have made the most progress in since my diagnosis. Cultivating and creating deep, supportive relationships . Studies have show there are a wealth of ADHD specific benefits associated with supportive social connections, including better overall health, a stronger immune system, improved academic or c...

This Guided Meditation has been created with ADHD needs and strategies in mind. Listen whenever you feel the brain fog and overwhelm creeping in to boost your mental clarity and calm. In just 20 minutes we will override the anxiety that comes with: Executive (Dys)Function Brain Fog Overwhelm ADHD Paralysis Please Listen to the disclaimer (at 2mins 31secs) before proceeding with the meditation (at...

I cannot WAIT for you to try this because it's blowing my mind 🤯. Little naive me has always desperately tried to stick to a schedule. I long for habit and routine! But those of us with ADHD have come to the painful realisation - it's damn near impossible 😮‍💨... until now. Yes, at the grand old age of 37, I suspect I've cracked it 💪 The first of the two strategies I've dipped in and out of for...

✨ If you're in the ADHDFest Facebook group, you will already be familiar with this tool as we have been trying it out together with a daily live body doubling session for the last couple of weeks 😉. If you're not in there, here's your sign to join! 🙌 This is super simple hack I stumbled upon (sort of by accident 😂) that just so happens to work!! This is not for when you're already stuck in par...

Hello my lovely ADHDFest gang ❤️ This Bonus episode shares my best tips to reduce those pesky side effects when you first try ADHD medication 😬. I'm posting as a bonus rather than a regular Friday episode as this is not going to be relevant to everyone but.... Great for those in that titration spot right now or anyone curious about some of the tougher parts of stimulants. 🙌 Maybe you're still de...

📖 Ready for story time??? Today's episode came straight from the divine 🔮. I'm serious! During a meditation I felt pulled to tell you about my day and I had no idea why. It didn't seem to connect to ADHD or the Law of Attraction at all but my intuition kept nudging me all the same. So I sat down to reflect on what happened and how you might find value in it and IT HIT ME! It turns out it might j...

In today's episode we're doing some serious myth busting 💪 Using studies, statistics and my personal experience I'm diving into 10 of the most prolific myths surrounding ADHD and why they simply cannot be true. It's easy to attack people that believe and perpetuate this nonsense, write them off as dumb, ableist, old fashioned prejudiced bigots - but the truths is ...I spent a long time believing...

One of the reasons ADHDFest was born was to gain clarity on what ADHD actually MEANS for adults in their everyday lives. ADHD can't be cured so it's important for us to get clear on what issues are just a part of the condition and what issues are separate parts of our personality and limiting beliefs that CAN be worked on and possibly eliminated 🤔 The research and studies just aren't there yet so...

Discovering your neurodiversity in adulthood can be a shock to the system, it takes time to really understand the gravity and effect it has had on you. Post diagnosis, there can be a "skill regression". Symptoms become worse overnight as your coping mechanisms fall apart and this has a real impact on people's career. This is not something within your control, many ADHD'ers are prone to people plea...

If there is one place you should be able to relax, it's at home! It took me a long time to see areas where I was making life harder on myself in my own home because "that's the way it's done". When I finally became aware of it, it was actually quite funny 😂 no one can even see what I'm doing in the comfort of my own home so who am I performing for exactly?! We don't get a gold star from anyone fo...

The ADHD is strong for me today, I've been on a winning following all of my habits for a while now but today the inevitable "crash and burn for no reason" has arrived 😮‍💨 so let's talk about it.... The world won't stop turning, my ADHD isn't going away ever and there's no magical potion I can drink to snap back into my "good" routines and habits. But that doesn't mean I can't improve the situati...

Emotional regulation issues are common with Adult ADHD. When looking for advice on how to process those emotions, there's one technique that keeps coming up, no matter the source.... JOURNALLING. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can work wonders but I don't know about you.....my ADHD brain works way too fast for my hands to keep up! (Don't even get me started on the intense boredom of typin...