Bri Thomas

AuDHD IRL

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

AuDHD IRL is a podcast about what it really looks like to be autistic + ADHD, beyond the hot takes and productivity hacks. Each episode feels like a cuppa with someone a few steps ahead on the journey (who’s tripped over it a few times). We talk honestly about it all, with laughter, tasteful swearing, and lots of self-compassion. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding your brain, finding language for your experience, and feeling less alone while you figure things out in real life. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. From Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands/knowledge/love.

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Bri Thomas

Episodes

Ep4. AuDHD, Perfectionism & RSD with Rosie 01.02.2026 39:26

In this conversation, Bri and Rosie (from Uniquely Wired) explore the themes of perfectionism and rejection sensitivity, particularly in the context of being AuDHD. Rosie shares her personal experiences as an autistic ADHDer and how these influence her life and work. They discuss the pressures of perfectionism, the emotional costs associated with it, and practical strategies for managing these exp...

Ep3. AuDHD Anxiety with Chloe 01.02.2026 44:39

In this enlightening conversation, Chloe, an AuDHD psychologist, shares her insights on the intersection of anxiety and having an autistic + ADHD brain. The discussion explores the impact of sensory experiences on anxiety, the importance of understanding interoception, and the role socialising and communication have on our everyday anxiety. Chloe emphasises the need for compassion towards oneself...

Ep2. What even is this thing? with Beth 01.02.2026 44:22

In this deep, real and silly interview between Bri and her wife Beth, Beth helps Bri uncover some truths about her experience with masking, burnout, small talk and more. They chat AuDHD origin stories and coming out as AuDHD (which for Bri was her second coming out). Bri loved being interviewed by someone who knew her so well, and the laughter is off the chain. You'll feel like you're in the room...

Ep1. AuDHD IRL (Trailer) 25.01.2026 4:40

Listen here for a little tasty taste of what's to come in this podcast. I (Bri Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, AuDHDer, Autism Researcher, dog-and-earring-obsessed-person) will briefly introduce myself, and invite you to help in the creation of this podcast, as it's just a wee baby. Less than a 5 minute listen, play it while you're starting 4 tasks and forgetting 6 things.