LD ADHD

Have you noticed a spike in people around us joining the ADHD and Autism gang? Let's chat about why that's happening. It turns out, we're playing a bit of a catch-up game with these diagnoses and until recently, there were hardly any studies on women and people assigned female at birth (seriously, what took them so long?). We'll also chat about how it feels when people hit you with the "oh, but ev...

Ever feel like you're a sitting duck when it comes to getting stuff done? You're not alone. As ADHDers, a lack of dopamine and norepinephrine can fry our motivation and energy, making everyday tasks feel like we're pushing boulders uphill.  This week, we chat about how troubles with reward processing can leave us stuck in the passive action trap, procrastinating and feeling ashamed for not getting...

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is something that a lot of ADHDers experience and usually manifests as a really strong emotional or even physical reaction to the idea of rejection or failure - cue the procrastination! We talk about how RSD pops up in daily life and James shares his own experiences from the emotional reactions to those avoidance spirals and the negative self-talk. Hang around...

It's a very valid point - is it worth all the time, stress, effort and $$$ of being formally diagnosed, if you're not planning to try ADHD medication?  We delve into the pros and cons of seeking out a formal assessment, and discuss why it might be really helpful for some people… and not so much for others.  A must to listen to if you're thinking about going through the diagnostic process yourself,...

We decided to move house recently. And not just any old move. We relocated interstate (hello, Melbourne!).  Why? Er…. because we're ADHDers. And we're not good at staying in one place.  Moving house can be a struggle for those who are neurodivergent (hey - we've heard it's even hard if you're neurotypical!).  So we thought we'd share what went well, what didn't go well, and our top tips for stayin...

Ok… so the month we planned to take off actually turned into more like 9 months. (Sorry about that!) But - we had a LOT going on (some planned, some definitely NOT planned), and our first priority is always self-care. Tune in for a quick explanation of what the hell happened, and why we had to park the podcast for a while. But… we missed you! And we've been looking forward to getting this back up...

Ahhhhh… The Dreaded ADHD Burnout Cycle.  Or as James and Jules named him… "Barry Burnout." He sneaks up on you when you least expect it. He lures you in with promises of novelty, excitement, fun, and success. He tempts you with a shiny new object. And once you're committed, he transforms into overwhelm, drudgery and pain.  Why do we all keep doing it?  James and Jules compare their burnout styles...

Meet Faye, the founder of Untoxicated, and a "grey area" drinking coach.  She was a heavy drinker for many years, but never really saw herself as an alcoholic, because on paper her life looked pretty successful. That was until 2017, when she wound up in hospital from her drinking. But she turned it all around, and part of her comeback story is that she has created a thriving community of people wh...

We all have them. Those facepalm moments where we don't know whether to laugh or cry. So let's talk about them. We asked our listeners "What's your biggest ADHD moment?" and here's what they came up with.  —---------------------------- Thank you for listening!  Please take the time to hit subscribe, review our show and share with others, so that we can get our message out there :) If you'd like to...

We know we should do it. We know it's good for us. But sometimes it's so harrrd to get started. We're talking about exercise, or simply just getting out and moving your body.  James and Jules share their own experiences about what's worked for them over the years, both before and after finding out they were ADHDers (and it's no surprise that they're sometimes polar opposite in their answers, lol)....

As ADHDers, we know how hard it can be to eat healthy meals. There's so much conflicting info out there on which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. And then there's all the cooking and prep time (SNORE!). But what if you could just tweak a couple of things with your meals, to give you more energy and focus throughout the day?  I know we said a while back that we're not going to offer advice… bu...

Meet Narelle - she found out 3 years ago that she's both Autistic and an ADHDer - a double-neurospicy brain type commonly referred to as "AuDHD." AuDHDers often find themselves pulled in 2 different directions, as the different parts of our brains try to coexist in the same person. For example - one part of you might thrive on variety, whereas another part of you feels safer when there is consiste...

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. As late-diagnosed ADHDers, we can pretty much all look back and see the ADHD signs that were missed. Cluttered bedrooms, dodgy school reports, chronic forgetfulness, time blindness, relationship struggles, work struggles… the list goes on.   In this episode, James and Jules will share the warning signs that are soooo obvious now, but were missed at the time - and th...

Meet Angie. She was diagnosed with ADHD before it was cool. She grew up in Far North Queensland on a large property, where running amok was considered "normal" and hyperactivity was something that you just burned off outdoors before coming in for dinner.   In this episode we chat about: The wait times for getting assessed. The sudden rise in adult ADHD diagnoses, and why that can be a double edged...

James and Jules are back this week, and this time they've done a little bit of a crowd poll on social media. The question they asked was "What's your LEAST favourite ADHD symptom?" Tune in as we read out the answers!   (We might add a few symptoms of our own too, including some that may surprise you.)   —---------------------------- Thank you for listening!   Please take the time to hit subscribe,...

Meet Erica and Glenn - a neurodivergent couple who have both been diagnosed later in life.  They had an inkling that something was going on fairly early in the relationship, but it took several years to realise that it was ADHD.  In this episode, we talk about: Early signs of ADHD in school reports, and negative/unkind comments from teachers.  Misdiagnosis prior to ADHD. Low self worth and being h...

This week we unpack what it's like to be in a relationship where BOTH people are ADHDers. We talk about the pitfalls and challenges, but also the fun stuff… and maybe even a few tips thrown in (even though we're definitely NOT relationship coaches or counsellors!).  Themes discussed in this episode include: Chemistry and attraction, and why ADHDers are often drawn to each other.  Why arguments can...

Meet Alexx - a podcaster with her own show called Low Tox Life , and a freshly diagnosed ADHDer.   Like many of us who are late-diagnosed, she first started to realise she was an ADHDer when her son was also going through an assessment. She talks about the crisis point that occurred that caused her to plunge into depression. And then we cover the process she went through in order to get her own as...

In this episode we chat about the current increase in ADHD late diagnosis. We discuss the potential reasons why people can be overlooked for an assessment for all of their childhood and (for some) - a large chunk of their adult lives.  We talk about the different ways that ADHD can present, and why this can cause some ADHDers to fly under the radar, especially during school years. Spoiler alert -...

Of course, we all know that a formal diagnosis with a psychologist or psychiatrist is the gold standard… but loads of people are self-identifying as ADHDers… and we're cool with that.  Want to know why?  Then you'll need to listen to this episode as we talk about the barriers to formal diagnosis, the reasons people might not be able to go through the process right now, and why we will welcome you...

In this episode, we talk about the dreaded ADHD Tax - the extra costs that we pay when we suffer from forgetfulness, procrastination, impulsivity and that dreaded need for DOPAMINE… Those extra costs can be financial, they can be emotional, they can impact your career, your health and your friendships/relationships.  And there's a lot of shame and stigma around this. We often feel embarrassed when...

In this episode, we share our experiences with ADHD meds.  And it might not go the way you expect.  We chat about the following topics: The hope and expectation of starting ADHD meds.  The ups and downs of trying each type of medication.  The side effects - OMG THE CRASHES! And a rather grumpy James ;) Where we're both at now.  Over to you. Let us know your experiences with meds. What have you tri...

We're super excited because we have our very first guest interview!  Sarah and James worked together as baristas, many years ago, and at the time they were both undiagnosed. Then, very recently, they both found out they were neurodivergent (it's probably why they got along so well at work!).  So when we decided to interview real-life ADHDers on this show, Sarah's name came up first. And she was br...

What's a job-off? It's where we sit down and compare who's had the most jobs, the weirdest jobs, the coolest jobs, in both of our (very eclectic and diverse) careers.  And most importantly, we ask the question: Why is it that so many ADHDers change jobs so often? P.S. we swear a lot - so maybe pop your headphones in around kids.  —---------------------------- Thank you for listening!  Please take...

Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD at this age is huge.    Let's talk about what happened after the assessment process. What did it bring up? What are the breakthroughs and the pitfalls, the stages of grief and the new way of looking at ourselves?    —---------------------------- Thank you for listening!  Please take the time to hit subscribe, review our show and share with others, so that we can get o...