AudioBooks For ADHD Minds

If you’ve ever wondered why you self-sabotage the night before a big task, or can’t stop talking, this one’s for you. Why do so many of us with ADHD find ourselves stuck in a loop—from wild nights out to last-minute essays, endless scrolling, or non-stop socialising? In this episode, we unpack how ADHD can drive us to chase stimulation—just to feel something. But we also we explore real ways to ge...

Holidays/Weekends - Coping with No Routine Restless, procrastinating, struggling to switch off - this is me every holiday, my whole life. For me, the lack of routine is chaotic but I never knew it was from ADHD, I just thought I was constantly bored. In this episode I’ll talk about why routines are so important. Not ones that overwork us but feed our souls. Resources: Lower Holiday Anxiety Associa...

Anyone experience the comedown when ADHD meds start wearing off? What about other stimulants such as Ecstasy or Cocaine? Low mood, no energy, peak anxiety? Well, apparently it's all about maintaing our energy, like what we eat when were on the meds. One of the most eye opening episodes I've done this year. Resources: ADHD Medication Rebound Effect https://keywell.com.au/resources/articles/adhd-med...

Who thinks they are too ADHD to be in a normal relationship? Who do you think you would actually work with? Well in this episode we go through the personality types that gel the best with ADHD. And what us ADHDers bring to the relationship. Resources: The Best Personality Types to Date with ADHD by ADHD Lounge https://adhdlounge.com/the-best-personality-types-to-date-with-adhd/

Designing Environments for us Oversensitive ADHDrs Who knew we could design our home to not get triggered? Whether it’s light, mess, or background noise, we can actually bring our heart rate down by re designing our environment. Interior design time! References: Designing Environments for Neurodivergent People. Yep. It’s a Thing! by Vivienne Wynter https://thepineapple.net.au/2024/09/01/designing-...

This one is to the haters who say ADHD isn’t real! Most importantly, how ADHDers can respond. I talk about common misconceptions. One, ADHD is over diagnosed. What to say? Evidence based and not giving a s**t based. Resources: https://www.additudemag.com/silence-naysayers-adhd-myths-facts/  “Is ADHD Even Real?” How to Respond to Haters and Naysayers By Deborah Carpenter

Ok so let’s finally ask does masking ADHD help or harm you in the long run? Do you think that suppressing symptoms will eventually make your ADHD go away? In today’s episode we break down what is masking and why are we doing. We found out its long term harms on self and identity, but also on society as a whole! Additional Sound Engineering by Simon Branthwaite. Always feel free to message at tiffa...

Soo do you always feel dumb? Always somewhere else between the group? No idea what anyone is talking about? So do I! And it’s totally valid. In today’s episode we dissect evidence of ADHD as an intellectual disability. Explaining why we might feel dumb? On the other side we talk about ADHDers scientifically higher IQ’s and superiority in their chosen fields. All from academic research and even a s...

Medical use of Marijuana has increased around the world for treating chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy and more conditions every day. Paired with the relaxation of laws allowing the recreational use of Marijuana which include California, Canada, Netherlands, South Africa and many more. It's difficult to understand why Marijuana was illegal in the first place and why it hasn't been prescribed...

In today's episode we go through one of the most common co-occurring disorders - ADHD and Depression. No one thinks someone bouncing from one place to another, full of energy is depressed? But having a hyper disorder isn't somone's feelings of intense happiness. More so daily exhaustive symptoms of ADHD, causes feelings of overwhelminess, feeling alone and feeling misunderstood as a ne...

Have you ever purchased noise cancelling headphones for the office or paid for apps that help you be more organised? Have you ever wished that your employer let you do tasks the way you work best? Well if you have ADHD you’re in luck! This is a legal obligation according to the The Disability Discrimination Act, not just in Australia but majority of first-world countries. If you’re in a developing...

This episode is all about the why behind sugar cravings, and binge eating (it's not your fault!). I go through the dopamine link between food, feelings and ADHD brain. And the evidence-based research to combat over-eating (hint: it's actually eating more). I've struggled with a sweet-tooth my whole life btw! Research Links: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Is it Time to Reappr...

By far one of my biggest problems with ADHD is jumping from random topics going on tangent to tangent! It's not neccessarily a bad thing, it makes us our bubbly, outgoing selves. But if it's affecting relationsips, taking up too much of our phone bill - there are ways to take control of this! In today's episode we go through why we might go on tangents or interrupt others, like fear of...

Interview excerpts from actor Channing Tatum, singer Solange Knowles and sound producer / member of the Black Eyes Peas will.i.am! Fun episode how they stay present, creative and keep learning when they have ADHD! Interview articles can be found at: | Channing Tatum https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/14/t-magazine/channing-tatum-foxcatcher-interview.html?smid=url-share | Solange Knowles https://www.r...

Today's episode I talk you through Tidy Home Tidy Mind, a chapter out of Nicola Lewis' book Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way to a Calm and Happy Home. Nicola is a full-time de-clutterer and through her clients, seen first hand how decluttering and tidying has transformed minds, state of peace and strengthened partner relationships - just from keeping your home tidy.  I discuss my old habits of...

Today we step into Mind Nutrition, Day 6 as part of the 14 Day Mind Cleanse by (world renowned meditation teacher) Jaqui Lewis. Mind Nutrition is not what we think - we're not talking about eating fruits and vegetables - but what are we feeding our minds consciously and subs consciously? Can we unfollow more instagram accounts? Are we taking on anger that was never really there? Let's go through i...

This week we dive straight into The People Pleaser’s Guide to Putting Yourself First (2022) by body, mind and soul podcaster Hollie Azzopardi.  This book was given to me by a friend for Christmas (read between the lines LOL). Putting Yourself First (2022) reframes "the selfish" as necessary to maintain a healthy space without a false identity of who you are. We look at the 5 Whys behind pleasing a...

In this episode we ask - does ADHD affect my relationships? The answer is yes! But this doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. Maybe just another thing we can blame ADHD on. We understand why things, (like forgetting appointments), can lead to misunderstandings. And we also go through some helpful techniques to get through these hurdles!  Full Article: ADHD and Relationships (Hurley, K. 2020)...

In today's episode, we go through how to take control of small talk - especially if you're someone having trouble holding conversation or even listening! For ADHD humans, listening without interrupting can be a huge struggle!  Gretchen Rubin author of The Happiness Project gives us 8 Ways to Get Better at Small Talk. When it comes to small talk, people with ADHD tend to fall into one of two camps:...

Do you ever find yourself having anxiety because you don't know if your mind will perform on the day? Having high text anxiety is common for individuals with ADHD because of lack of confidence and low self esteem. Full Article: The Relationships among ADHD, Self-Esteem, and Test Anxiety in Young Adults written by Orrie Dan, Sivan Raz. (2015) Dan, O., & Raz, S. (2015). The relationships among ADHD,...

Today we'll go through some awesome and overlooked tools to get on in everyday life. Written by William Dodson (M.D.) ADHD Coping Mechaisms You Haven't Tried Yet with the Scientific Advisory Board at ADDitude Magazine. We'll talk about Finding your Cheerleader and changing tasks to suit your abilities. Full Article https://www.additudemag.com/download/adhd-coping-mechanisms/?src=embed_link

The Creativity of ADHD. In this audiobook we discuss those with ADHD are in fact more creative than those without! Evidentiary based on a study of college students. The author, Holly White is a research scientist in the psychology department at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include creative cognition, divergent "outside-the-box" thinking, neurodiversity and cognitive exercise....

Part 2: Continuing on, Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately, a medically reviewed article by clinical psychologist Dr Ellen Littman. In this part we delve into misdiagnosis and treatment options.  ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls. Why? Lingering stereotypes, referral bias, internalized sym...

Todays episode is a medically reviewed article by clinical psychologist Dr Ellen Littman.  Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately. I've broken this up into two parts! ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls. Why? Lingering stereotypes, referral bias, internalized symptoms, gender role expectations,...

A quick introduction about this new audiobook and why I'm doing it!