Luce With ADHDitude

Welcome (back) to Luce With ADHDitude , formerly known as The Lucie Pod . It’s the end of ADHD Awareness Month and I have thoughts…. I don’t think we’ve reached true (social) awareness and I think our online and social efforts might be failing us… tune in to find out more… Want to see and hear more of me and the pod? 🖥️ Substack: https://lucewithadhditude.substack.com/ 📷 Instagram: @lucewithadhdi...

Welcome (back) to Luce With ADHDitude , formerly known as The Lucie Pod . Luce With ADHDitude (aka LWA) is the ADHD podcast you wish you’d had growing up. No more bleak or outdated narratives about ADHD; it’s about advocacy, education, and joy for the ADHD community. The Lucie Pod was that too, but I’ve outgrown the name. LWA better embodies what The Lucie Pod always was. So let’s gooo! Let’s cont...

I was in a mood and a half whilst recording this episode, which initially sucked because who likes recording a podcast in a bad mood? It eventually turned out to be a good thing because ya girl got to vent and release some anger! Anger about $60 memberships for ADHD “habit trackers,” excusing misogyny with neurodiversity, and something I learned about not being able to work in a specific area if m...

AI has existed for a long time; it is not a new thing. However, I feel as though in the last year it's become a huge thing! A lot of people are using it and talking about it in the mainstream. Some people despise it, cursing it for its environmental impact and the stupid robotic outputs it gives them, and some are in love! They use it at work, at home, and could not imagine their life without it....

She’s back! Hi there! Rug up and get cosy for a cute, quick, and delightful update from yours truly. I’ve got so many exciting ideas and guests in the works that I can’t wait to share them with you! Want to see and hear more of me and the pod? 📷Follow The Lucie Pod on Instagram: @theluciepod 🧵Follow The Lucie Pod on Threads: @theluciepod 👍Follow The Lucie Pod on Facebook : @TheLuciePod 💜Get in...

In this episode, I chat with Robert Simms, Clinical Director and Social Worker at Embodied Resilience—a neurodivergent-led practice supporting AuDHDers with a focus indigenous perspectives and issues. Robert was late diagnosed with ADHD and realised that was only part of the story. As he explored his neurodivergence further, he came to understand that he was also autistic. Now, he supports others...

In this episode, I chat with Kate Paulin, an autistic and ADHD depth coach who supports fellow neurodivergents in exploring how their brain works, embracing their full, messy, authentic selves, and building strategies that actually make sense for their needs and goals 🌀🧠💫 Kate, who’s AuDHD herself, brings a beautiful depth (pun intended) to coaching—especially when it comes to meeting people ex...

In this episode, I sit down with Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently —what I like to call an online ADHD rec centre! 🧠✨ It's a supportive community created by and for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women, offering a welcoming space to make sense of your diagnosis, tackle overwhelm, and navigate life with more ease ❤️‍🩹. Kendra, also an ex-Silicon Valley marketer (how iconic is that?!), shared he...

Trigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation, death, grief & mental illness. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Toya Haynes— the lovely Philly creative, music and vinyl enthusiast, woman of faith, and passionate ADHD and mental health advocate. 🎶🙏 We dive further into the realities of self-medicating, the financial burden of healthcare in America, and the unique challenges faced...

Trigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation, death, grief & mental illness. In this episode, I chat with Toya Haynes—a Philly creative, self-proclaimed music and vinyl nerd, woman of faith, and passionate ADHD and mental health advocate. 🎶🙏 Toya shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 41… on a Leap Day 📆! We talked about her experiences of navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, gr...

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Bethke- an ADHD Life Coach, parent, and foster parent- to chat about her experiences and work as an ADHD adult and coach 🧠. We covered everything from her late ADHD diagnosis to parenting neurodivergent kids, plus we got all brainy science-y 🧬 🥼talking about nervous systems and regulation 💥. Want to see and hear more of me and the pod? 📷Follow The Lucie...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, besties 🎄🎊! It’s been a year. So much has happened, and honestly, all I can think and talk about is Japan. Yes, I survived—unmedicated in Japan 🇯🇵! Of course, I’ll have more to share in the new year—not just about Japan. There’ll be more guests, topics, and fun on the pod. Stay tuned! Editor: Trent Tucker Get in touch with The Lucie Pod Here! Trent's Youtube C...

♪ I get money, I'm a star, star, star, star, star, star, star, I get money, I'm a star ♪ As I type this, I’m just 8 hours away from boarding my flight to Japan—how exciting is that? By the time you listen, I’ll already be there, indulging in sushi and soaking in the sights... all while navigating this trip unmedicated . That’s right—this is my first time traveling without ADHD medication and the l...

This episode is a follow-up to my previous one, 'are you aware enough?' This time, I’m joined by my wonderful neurotypical partner, Trent. We explore ADHD awareness, the significance of supporting neurodiversity, and Trent's initial impressions of me when we first met—ADHD quirks and all! It’s an open conversation that delves into the deeper questions about living with ADHD and fostering better un...

What does it truly mean to be aware of ADHD and neurodiversity beyond just one designated month? In this episode, I share my thoughts on ADHD Awareness Month—what it aims to achieve, the complexities around it, and why 'awareness' is both essential and potentially limited. Do we need it? Of course, but there’s more to consider. Let's unpack the layers of awareness and challenge the way we think ab...

♪We woke up in the kitchen, saying, "How the hell did this sh** happen?", oh baby ♪ Alcohol, booze, the devil's liquor, champers, tipple, whatever you want to call it...alcohol is a lot! She's a bit controversial and for many (good reasons) and she's especially controversial when it comes to the ADHD brain. For some its their liquid luck, their way to mask their ADHDness and for others its a posio...

She’s baaaackkkk!! Ya girl did an early 2000s YouTuber hiatus and now she’s back with a life update all about new medication, sobriety and Charli xcx’s masterpiece album gym bRAT. Tune in for an update and convo with moi. Editor: Trent Tucker Get in touch with The Lucie Pod Here! Trent's Youtube Channel

This episode started with a connection on Threads, where I met the delightful Taryn Dickey, an ADHD coach and parent. I knew she'd be a great guest! Taryn is a former school counselor who made the switch to ADHD coaching, and she shares her journey of radical self-acceptance after being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. We also pop off about the challenges of medication shortages and costs. Edito...

Trigger Warning: Mental Illness. Join us for Part 2 of my insightful conversation with Kate Kamoshita. We dive deeper into the journey of understanding ADHD, from diagnosis to acceptance, and the importance of self-awareness. We also unpack what it means to be an ADHD educator: how do you become one, who do you educate, and are they teachers? Also, should you be able to info dumb? Let’s gooo! Edit...

Trigger Warning: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sobriety, Mental Illness & Grief. Millennials vs Gen Z ADHD.. . Jokes! Today, I interviewed the amazing Kate Kamoshita, also known as @learning.compass on Instagram. Kate, an ADHD educator based in Japan, is writing a book about her ADHD journey, and yes, it includes the word 'millennial'. Our conversation is packed with laughter, tears, wisdom, and so m...

Trigger Warning: Addiction, Mental Illness & Self Harm In this episode of The Lucie Pod, join me as Thérèse, a social media manager and strategist known as @socialstrategyni on Instagram, shares her ADHD journey. Based in Northern Ireland, Thérèse's exploration into her own neurodiversity began during the COVID-19 lockdown, prompted by her son's ASD diagnosis. She shares the challenges of navi...

Trigger Warning: Mental Illness In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Liz Welshman and Ron Capalbo, ADHD coaches and hosts of the "I Forgot to Tell You Something" Podcast. Liz & Ron share their personal paths from receiving their ADHD diagnoses to becoming professional ADHD coaches, a journey that began at the ADHD Coach Academy where they first met. Yes, there is an ADHD coaching ac...

Trigger Warning: Mental Illness & Eating Disorders. In today's episode, I'm joined by Colleen Florendo, a creative copywriter and self-expression coach based in Sweden. Known on Instagram as @iamcolleenflorendo , Colleen discusses her journey from an initial misdiagnosis to accurately identifying her ADHD in 2020. She shares insights into managing freelance work and ADHD, explores alternatives...

As far as we know, ADHD is a chronic and genetic neurobiological disorder that is not caused by bad parenting, too much sugar and screen time...or did we? Because new studies have shown that some red dye and prenatal cannabis use has more long term impacts than you'd think! In today's episode of The Lucie Pod we mention it all! Judgement free of course, however, we mention it and we discuss the po...

In today's episode of The Lucie Pod, I present the handbook, the podcast, and the conversation you wish you had when you first learned about your child's ADHD. If you've ever scoured the internet for guidance only to encounter grim stories and criticism, this episode is for you. Join us for a heartwarming, honest, and at times, challenging conversation with my parents – the very individuals who ra...