LATE BLOOMERS

This week, Rich shares 10 “weird” things he always thought were just part of his personality… that actually turned out to be autism. From struggling with eye contact to leaving parties early, needing space, and even things like rubbing his feet together — we break down the small, everyday behaviours that didn’t seem like anything at the time, but make a lot more sense now. It’s a funny, honest, an...

It's neurotype warfare, mop in hand. Rox (ADHD) and Rich (autism) go ten rounds on how they actually clean — from anxiety-fuelled 20-minute panic tidies to methodical "do not make a mess" warnings issued two days in advance. Expect dog wipes used on kitchen counters, sitting on the floor reading old birthday cards instead of cleaning, and at least one threat of being attacked with your own laundry...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox opens up about her perimenopause journey — from her very first symptoms at to recently starting HRT. She talks honestly about the brain fog that felt like being underwater, the exhaustion nothing could fix, and the moment she was convinced her life was over. They unpack why perimenopause hits ADHD women harder, why nobody warned us this was coming, and the yea...

This week, we’re talking about THE ADHD DIET — 10 simple, evidence-backed ways that what you eat can actually impact your ADHD symptoms. From protein and blood sugar to hydration, vitamins and ultra-processed food, we break down the changes that can make the biggest difference (without overcomplicating it). But… in true LATE BLOOMERS fashion, we’re not exactly smashing it. From Monster-for-breakfa...

For years, I misunderstood the person I love. I thought silence meant disconnection. I thought bluntness was rudeness. I thought a lack of reaction meant a lack of care. I didn’t realise I was filtering everything through my own lens… and getting it completely wrong. In this episode, we break down 10 behaviours that are often misunderstood in autism — from shutdowns and needing plans, to missing h...

This week, it’s ADHD vs Autism: Work Edition… but make it a full-blown competition. Rich vs Rox go head to head through deadlines, meetings, burnout, vague instructions and more — with Max judging each round and deciding who wins. It’s chaotic. It’s competitive. It makes absolutely no sense at times. Will logic win? Will vibes win?  And most importantly… will this format survive?

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox are calling time on the idea that you’re “behind.” From failed careers to addiction, debt, and starting again in their late 30s and 40s, they break down why everything you’ve been through might actually be your biggest advantage. They share 10 powerful reasons why starting late hits different — from resilience and self-awareness to having nothing lef...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox dive into one of the most important (and uncomfortable) skills you’ll ever learn — boundaries. If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no, felt responsible for everyone else’s emotions, or ended up burnt out from being “too nice,” this one is for you. They break down the signs of weak boundaries, why people pleasing feels like kindness, and why settin...

This week on LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox get brutally honest about money — from £40,000 of debt, unpaid bills, and having the electricity cut off, to finally building a life that feels stable and safe. This isn’t financial advice from experts who’ve always had it together — it’s from people who’ve lived the chaos and found a way out. Instead of trying to “fix” themselves, they share the 10 rules...

Why does small talk feel so awkward? Why is eye contact so confusing? And why does honesty sometimes get labelled as “rude”? In this episode, Rox and Rich unpack the invisible social rulebook that everyone seems to follow… except no one ever actually explains it. Together they break down 10 unwritten social rules – from small talk and eye contact to reading between the lines, texting expectations,...

Why does autism crave routine… while ADHD resists it? In this episode, we unpack the tension between structure and novelty — from airport plans and to-do lists to brushing your teeth and avoiding life via a “productive” bath. One brain feels safe with certainty. The other feels trapped by it. We talk about autistic anxiety, ADHD dopamine, executive dysfunction, and the shame of not sticking to rou...

Does the world ever feel too loud, too bright, or just… too much? In this episode, we’re diving into sensory overload from both the ADHD and autistic perspective. From squeaky pens and big lights to food textures, shouty music, and sweaty feet (yes, really), we share the everyday things that send our nervous systems into meltdown. We also talk about masking, diagnosis, and what happens when you fi...

In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 neurodivergent love languages — and no, they’re not about flowers or candlelit dinners. For ADHD and autistic brains, real romance often looks like doing the dishes, booking appointments, or taking the hard stuff off your partner’s plate.  We talk about handling life admin, decoding confusing social situations, supporting each other’s special interests, a...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox take on people pleasing head-on and introduce 10 real-life challenges designed to interrupt the habits that keep you putting everyone else first. They talk honestly about how people pleasing shows up day to day — over-explaining, apologising unnecessarily, saying yes when you mean no, and managing other people’s emotions at your own expense. They walk...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk about what it really means to unlearn normal after growing up ADHD and autistic in a world built around rules that were never designed for their brains.  They reflect on the expectations they were taught to follow — around discipline, behaviour, productivity, emotional control, and “trying harder” — and how those rules quietly shaped their sense...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rox talks openly about going into burnout for the second time — and how this one crept up after things were finally going well. After launching the podcast, releasing her debut album, touring, writing a children’s book, running ADHD Love, and stacking her diary with self-imposed deadlines, she explains how momentum turned into pressure and rest slowly disappeared...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox talk honestly about what actually happens after you’re diagnosed autistic or ADHD. The relief. The grief. The anger. The validation. The spiral. The moments where your entire past suddenly makes sense — and the moments where that realisation hurts like hell. They walk through the five emotional stages many people experience after a late diagnosis, fr...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox open up about what it really takes to become a content creator when you’re starting from nothing. No shortcuts. No overnight success. Just the uncomfortable, unglamorous truth they learned by doing it the hard way. They talk about posting into the void, embracing cringe, being seen by friends and family, consistency when no one is watching, and why m...

This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox finally talk about the moment everything shifted. Rich has been diagnosed autistic as an adult. For the first time, they break down what the diagnosis unlocked. All the years Rich was called rude, blunt, quiet or detached. All the childhood rituals and intense interests that made perfect sense in hindsight. All the internal emotions he felt but never showed...

New year energy hits different when you have a neurodivergent brain. In this first LATE BLOOMERS episode of 2026, Rich and Rox pull apart everything that makes traditional New Year’s resolutions confusing, overwhelming or downright impossible for ADHD and neurodivergent people. From sensory based habits to special interest powered routines to making goals that won’t burn you out by February, this...

In this deeply personal Christmas episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich sits down with Rox—aka “the Grinch”—to unpack the real story behind her decades-long struggle with Christmas. What starts as a festive chat quickly becomes an honest, emotional journey through grief, trauma, family estrangement, alcoholism, shock, and the impossible pressure to feel joyful when your whole world has collapsed. Rox op...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox dive into the biggest flops, failures, and f*ck-ups of their lives — the ones that embarrassed them, humbled them, shaped them, and ultimately set them on the path they’re on today. Rich talks about giving up a near-pro golf trajectory at 15, two divorces by 32, and the gambling addiction that wiped out everything he had — and the gratitude and persp...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox open up the vault on the beliefs we were 100% convinced were true… and turned out to be absolute delusion. From teenage confidence that made no sense, to “I can definitely handle this” addiction logic, to dating fantasies, career myths, people-pleasing lies, and the stories we told ourselves just to survive — we unpack the wild, hilarious, and someti...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox dive into the ten ridiculous, chaotic, painfully relatable ways neurodivergent brains wreck an entire night — often before we’ve even made it to bed. From doomscrolling and anxious overthinking to sofa naps, Netflix loops, gaming, temperature drama, rumination spirals, and that dreaded “big day tomorrow” insomnia, they break down why bedtime always f...

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS , Rich and Rox dive into the weirdly specific joys that light up neurodivergent brains. From the thrill of a forgotten parcel delivery to the bliss of a fresh pair of socks, they explore the tiny, random, wonderful things that hit like pure dopamine. They cover everything from candle aisles, bookshop wandering, escape rooms, snack obsessions, and “main character” m...