AuDHD and Then Some - Ellie AuDHD

Why can something as simple as having a shower feel so difficult sometimes? In this episode I explore executive dysfunction, sensory overwhelm, transitions, and why hygiene tasks can feel much harder for AuDHD brains than people realise. If you’ve ever wanted to shower but just couldn’t get yourself to do it, this is a gentle reminder that you’re not lazy or failing — your brain may just need a so...

Do you rehearse conversations in your head before they happen… or replay them over and over afterwards? If you’re an AuDHD or ADHD adult, this is more common than you think. In this episode, I talk about why so many neurodivergent people mentally script conversations — from anxiety and masking, to rejection sensitivity (RSD) and the need to “get it right.” We explore: – why your brain prepares for...

Why do so many neurodivergent people feel different, misunderstood, or out of place? In this episode I explore identity, masking, and the hidden emotional impact of feeling unlike everyone else. A gentle AuDHD reflection for anyone who has ever wondered where they fit in.

Trying to stick to a routine but your brain just won’t cooperate? In this short AuDHD reflection, we explore why routine can feel so hard with ADHD / AuDHD — and how it’s not a failure, it’s how your nervous system works. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, frustrated, or like you “should be able to just stick to things”… this one’s for you 💛

What if they don’t like me?” If that thought loops in your head, this episode is for you. In this short episode, I talk about AuDHD and ADHD rejection sensitivity (RSD) — why small things can feel so big, why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, and why it’s not “overreacting”… it’s your nervous system trying to protect you. We explore: – rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD & AuDHD...

What is the nervous system, and why does everything sometimes feel like too much? This episode gently explains the nervous system through an AuDHD lens — helping you understand overwhelm, shutdown, and why your body reacts the way it does. If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, exhausted, or like your system just can’t cope, this is a space to make sense of that 💛 You’re not broken — your nervous sy...

Can you romanticise your life when you’re AuDHD — even when things feel overwhelming, chaotic, or exhausting? In this episode, I explore what “romanticising your life” actually means as a neurodivergent adult, and how it can help soften ADHD burnout, overwhelm, and emotional intensity. We talk about: – romanticising your life with ADHD, autism & AuDHD – finding small moments of calm in a busy or o...

Are you struggling with motivation, even for things you care about? This episode explores motivation through an AuDHD lens — why it can feel so hard to start, follow through, or find energy, especially when you’re overwhelmed or burnt out. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you “should” be able to do more but just can’t, you’re not alone in that 💛 This is a gentle space to understand...

Do you ever feel completely drained after just one social situation? This episode explores social exhaustion through an AuDHD lens — from masking and overstimulation to the hidden effort of navigating conversations. If you find yourself needing long recovery time after socialising, or feeling overwhelmed even when things went “fine”, you’re not alone in that 💛 This is a gentle space to understand...

Do you find yourself replaying conversations over and over in your head? This episode explores overthinking through an AuDHD lens — the constant analysing, questioning what you said, and worrying about how you came across. If you’ve ever left a conversation and immediately started replaying it, picking it apart, or feeling like you got it wrong, you’re not alone in that 💛 This is a gentle space t...

Why does rejection feel so intense, even when it’s small or unintentional? This episode explores rejection sensitivity (RSD) through an AuDHD lens — the deep emotional response, overthinking, and pain that can come with perceived rejection. If you’ve ever felt like everything is personal, or struggled to shake off small interactions, you’re not alone in that 💛 This is a gentle space to understand...

I’m sorry I ignored your texts…” This episode explores why replying can feel so overwhelming for AuDHD people — from shutdown and burnout to the pressure of knowing what to say. If you’ve ever seen a message, wanted to reply, and just couldn’t bring yourself to do it, you’re not alone in that 💛 This isn’t about not caring — it’s about your nervous system being overwhelmed. This is a gentle space...

“So all along… I wasn’t broken — I was just different.” In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to realise you’re neurodivergent — especially as an AuDHD adult — and how that shift can completely reframe your life. We explore: – late diagnosis and the “everything suddenly makes sense” moment – feeling different, misunderstood, or like you don’t quite fit – the grief, relief, and identity...

Are you masking… or have you become a chameleon without even realising? If you’re AuDHD, ADHD, or autistic, you might have spent years adapting, people pleasing, and changing yourself to fit in — until you’re not even sure who your “real” self is anymore. In this episode, I explore neurodivergent masking, identity, and what it means to be authentic after years of blending in. We talk about: – what...

Do you ever just… disappear when you’re overwhelmed? If you’re AuDHD, ADHD, or autistic, you might experience shutdown — where everything becomes too much and you pull away, go quiet, or completely withdraw. In this episode, I talk about neurodivergent burnout, shutdown, and why your brain sometimes needs to “switch off” to cope. We explore: – what shutdown looks like in ADHD, autism & AuDHD – the...

In this episode, I’m talking you through Patreon — what it is, why I created it, and what you get at each tier. This space is about more than just content. It’s about building something supportive, affirming, and real. If you’ve been curious about joining or just want to understand what’s offered, this episode will walk you through everything. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome/membership

Relaxing Audio for AuDHD brains.

If you’ve been late diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, you might be asking yourself… Who am I actually, underneath the masking?

Why does motivation feel so inconsistent when you’re AuDHD or ADHD? In this episode, I talk about the difference between motivation vs capacity — and why sometimes it’s not that you “can’t be bothered”… it’s that your brain and nervous system literally don’t have the capacity. We explore: – ADHD motivation struggles and burnout – executive dysfunction and “why can’t I just do it?” – the difference...