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Raising hell and ADHD awareness in every country in the world! Late discovered ADHDer turned ADHD Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds isn't just a 'hun' in leopard print, she's a rebel with a cause. These crucial conversations educate, validate, shame eradicate and aim to be part of the push for systemic change. The ADHDAF+ Charity Founder, ADHDAF Emporium Co-Director and Leopard Print Army Leader wants you to know that you are not alone or 'too much', that RSD is just 'Really Sh*t Daydreams' and ADHD IS NOT A TREND. ADHDAF is not a podcast, it's Pirate Radio!

Former Co-Host Dawn exited Oct '23
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February shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD - and with so many of us having experienced traumatic personal relations, abuse, manipulation, violence and isolation; we’re telling Cupid to DO ONE!Our focus for February’s free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups is on the most important relationship any person can have; Self-relationship. We hope you’ll come along to your local group in Scotland, England or Wales (at last!) to discuss this very important topic with other ADHD adults of marginalised genders. ⁠ADHDAF+ Charity⁠ was inspired by and is informed by the work of ⁠ADHDAF Podcast⁠. Our 'Chazza' is ABOUT US, BY US, FOR US, If there isn't a group near you yet; we hope that this episode helps you best support yourself at this challenging time of year and to explore your self-relationship. MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) we talk over each other and mention incredibly sensitive topics including; eating disorders, parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, alcohol, school struggles, bullying, medical negligence, intimate partner violence, and date rape If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to the ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY Jon Hill of AuDHD or Just a bit weird?!...As mentioned in this episode; you can:- Listen to Jon's previous interview HERE- Listen to CJ Debarra's interviews HERE & HERE - Listen to Cate Osbourne - Catieosaurus interview HERE- Listen to me as a guest on other podcasts ⁠HERE⁠- Read February's ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Donate to ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Be the first to hear about ADHD Easy Target Events HERE- Shop Neurodivergent and help fundraise for the Charity on ADHDAF Emporium ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠- Get involved in The Big ADHD Fundraiser 2026 ⁠HERE⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I would love to know if you enjoyed this episode in a review or in the comments; and if you'd like to share: How do you think about yourself? Talk to yourself? Care for yourself? How do you respond to your own emotions and needs? Thank you SO MUCH for listening! BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
Every single weekday since Jan 8th 2023 a group of LEGENDS have supported each other into the day on Zoom. Fast forward three years and I decided to boycott the standard session and hit record! I hope you enjoy the extra special emotional rollercoaster to celebrate over 1000 days of 7am 'body doubling' with a very special squadron of The Leopard Print Army! ENORMOUS THANKS to these legends and to all who have got us here(!) because you have helped to - not only create magic (beyond brain magic) but this Podcast's Patreon Community have turned tragedy into triumph; inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity which has Peer Support Groups in Scotland, England and (soon) Wales, to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders. A Charity by us for us! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, patchy signal, gallows humour and mentions of very sensitive topics including; parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicide, school struggles, bullying, and medical negligence. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - You can Shop Neurodivergent and help fundraise for the Charity ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠- You can get involved in The Big ADHD Fundraiser 2026 ⁠HERE⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for over THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! We'd love you to leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone.YOU ARE NOT ALONE.THANK YOU so much for all of your supportBIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
New Year, Same ADHD & SAD

New Year, Same ADHD & SAD

2026-01-0301:02:31

Did you turn into a brand new person on the stroke of midnight NYE? US NEITHER! In fact, we're not subscribing to any of that ‘new year, new me’ BS! We can't wish our ADHD away, plus we’re not broken versions of ourselves needing to be fixed! We’re the same people, and we’re facing the coldest and darkest months of year! We meed compassion, not pressure and we need each other!ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠ Oxford ADHD Peer Support Group Facilitators Kirsty and Claire, and myself about Seasonal Affective Disorder and navigating the start of 2026; whilst the post Christmas comedown and our Instagram algorithm's are serving shame in heavy doses. The title is the topic of Jamuary's eight f⁠ree ADHD Peer Support Groups⁠ in Scotland and England; shared in a similar format of the groups to give a feel of what sessions are like and to help educate, validate and shame eradicate. ADHDAF+ Charity was inspired by and is informed by the work of ADHDAF Podcast. We hope you can make your local group, and if there isn't one near you yet; that this episode helps you best support yourself at this challenging time of year. Please be kind to yourself. MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) and mentions of very sensitive topics including; eating disorders, weight-loss medication (NO JUDGEMENT) parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, alcohol, school struggles, bullying, and medical negligence. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to the ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY Claire & Kirsty!- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - You can Shop Neurodivergent and help fundraise for the Charity ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- You can get involved in The Big ADHD Fundraiser 2026 HEREIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! We'd love you to leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone.YOU ARE NOT ALONE.THANK YOU so much for all of your supportBIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this slightly longer and EXTRA RIDICULOUS Boxing Day Special! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.  Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal, general too-muchness and some terrible accents! If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to you all for submitting your entries and to Big; the real hero of all things ADHDAF! The Leopard Print Army Salute you! You can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - shop neurodivergent at ADHDAF Emporium ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- Watch the ADHDAF Christmas Tour '23 Live Recording Charity Fundraiser ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to join us for our Xmas morning Zoom and to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! Please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone at this challenging time of year. Hope you have had a lovely Xmas and brilliant boxing day and that we made you laugh with our ridiculousness. THANK YOU so much for all of your support throughout this equally tragic and triumphant year like no other. BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
The Queen's Speech ;-)

The Queen's Speech ;-)

2025-12-2515:17

So named because I released it at the same time as the King's Xmas Speech for lols...HA! Couldn't resist! MERRY CHRISTMAS! I have ENORMOUS NEWS recorded live from my Xmas Party at Little Nans 2.0 in Deptford, SE London dressed as a 'sexy snowman' :) With unpredictable and unbelievable plot twists; a reflection on opportunities so magical they've brightened the very darkest of times. With how this year started, to end on this note is nothing short of Christmas miracle! So I wanted to share this happy ending with you listeners, who have helped make it possible. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! As shared in the previous episode; I'm on my own this Christmas...but I am most certainly NOT alone, and neither are you EVER! Whatever today looks like or feels like, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, too-muchness, loud laughter, inappropriate humour - sorry Mandy! :) a few tears, alcohol and mentions of the pandemic, isolation, parental loss and grief. Please reach out for support if you are in need; there's a list of resources HEREIf you're finding Navidad difficult to navigate: I'm sorry, I HEAR YOU and I recommend you hear THIS EPISODE. You can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check out ADHDAF Emporium HERE- Watch the ADHDAF Christmas Tour '23 Live Recording Charity Fundraiser ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 'Here's to 2025: to the legends that love us, the losers that lost us and to the lucky bastards who are yet to meet us. Here's to 2026 and to the LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!'Sending all the love and gratitude and Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.GAWD BLESS US EVERYONE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ xXxXx
ADHD Xmas SOS!

ADHD Xmas SOS!

2025-11-3001:08:36

It's the most wonderful time of the year... ALLEGEDLY! I love Xmas usually , but it can be dysregulating AF for people with ADHD which can lead us to beginning the New Year in Burnout! This is an ADHD toolbox to help navigate the festive period; validating and shame eradicating with the lived experiences of the core operations team of ADHDAF+ Charity and inspired by the 2023 Christmas Tour. This is the topic for December's eight free ADHD Peer Support Groups in Scotland and England. All of us at the Charity hope you can make your local group and if there isn't one near you yet, that this episode helps you best support yourself this Xmas. Please remember: It's your Christmas too. Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm. MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) and mentions of sensitive topics including; parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, eating disorders, school struggles, bullying, and medical negligence. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to the ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY Kim, Ruth and Kate!- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Please shop neurodivergent this Xmas ⁠HERE⁠- Watch the ADHDAF Christmas Tour '23 Live Recording Charity Fundraiser ⁠HERE⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to join us for our Xmas morning Zoom and to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! Please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone at this challenging time of year. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE and THANK YOU so much for all of your support throughout this equally tragic and triumphant year like no other. BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x* '12 Days of ADHD Xmas' written by Laura Mears-Reynolds and performed by ADHD Singer and singing teacher: Clare Durrant as part of the 2023 Christmas Podcast Tour: WATCH THE SHOW HERE
The first actual INTERVIEW I've done in over a year...and back with a bang! AuDHD or just a bit Weird Podcast Host: Jon Hill reckons they're a Leo, but this episode see-saws between tragedy and comedy to such extremes throughout; it's by far the most Gemini episode I've ever made! (and genuinely one of my favourites) So strap yourselves in! MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) and mentions of sensitive topics including; parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, Cancer. mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, eating disorders, school struggles, bullying, and medical negligence. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to the ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY Jon Hill who is AuDHD and just a bit weird and WONDERFUL! - Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Please shop neurodivergent this Xmas HERE- Watch the ADHDAF Christmas Tour '23 Live Recording Charity Fundraiser HEREIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠And you can follow AuDHD or Just a bit weird: @audhdorjustabitweirdThank you SO MUCH for listening! Please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
I've gone rogue! A very unique episode recorded in Ibiza in the name of ADHD awareness and to raise awareness about November's ADHD Support Groups to close ADHD Awareness Month 2025. A rebel with a cause, a griever plotting revenge, and a raver about to hit the town... allegedly! With Lily Allen on repeat...Who's Madeline?! ME TONIGHT! :) Enormous thanks and apologies to Toni! I really am ADHD..AF!Happy Halloween Legends xTRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, medical negligence, coroners inquiry - yes really! , If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please WEAR LEOPARD PRINT ONLINE TODAY to raise ADHD Awareness and signpost to support from ADHDAF+ Charity.⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠ x
It's the FOURTH annual ADHDAF Day TODAY! Where we break the internet with leopard print to get the world to hear us roar in ADHD Awareness Month. Please join me online to unite as the Leopard Print Army TODAY and let's show them what a social media trend actually is, because ADHD most definitely is not. ADHD IS REAL! This very special episode on our very special day features some of the many guests I've been lucky enough to chat to since 2022 to help show the many faces of ADHD, the theme for ADHD Awareness Month 2025. Enormous thanks to guests: ADHD Love's Rox & Rich, Adulting ADHD: Rach Idowu, Tanya Bardsley, Lu in Lu Land, Kate Moreyouseff, Sarah Templeton, ADHD Adults: Mrs AuDHD & Dr James Brown, Catherine Milan, Lucy of Lucy & Yak, Amy Polly, ADHD Untangled's Rosie Turner, Nicole Nadler, Libby of Topple & Burn, Hana Walker-Brown, Meghann Birks Coaching, Nicole Nadler, to Darren, Claire and all involved in the Big ADHD Fundraiser, to the incredible team behind ADHDAF+ and TO YOU ALL FOR LISTENING which inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity! HERE'S all the details to get involved with ADHDAF DAY TODAY: Friday 24th October 2025: LEOPARD PRINT ARMY ASSEMBLE! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, PMDD, Cancer. mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, eating disorders, If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please WEAR LEOPARD PRINT ONLINE TODAY to raise ADHD Awareness and signpost to support from ADHDAF+ Charity.⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠ x
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREFeaturing: Suzi Ruffell, Clementine Ford, Cate Osborn, Dr James Brown, Professor Alex Conner, Abigail Agyei MBE, Helen Anderson, C J Debarra, Louise Williams, Forever Yours Betty, Little Miss ADHD, Kat Brown, Joe Charlan, Kit Waring, Talk To Coco, and Ruth & Kate of ADHDAF+ Charity.THANK YOU LEGENDS!As mentioned in this episode you can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!
Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and Charity: WE MADE ADHDAF+ Charity happen!*Find out more about the 4th annual ADHDAF DAY ⁠HERE⁠* Grab an ADHDAF+ Fundraiser ADHD Awareness Ribbon Pin ⁠HERE⁠TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, PMDD, Cancer. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠As mentioned in this episode you can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ - Check out the amazing breast cancer charity Coppafeel ⁠HERE⁠If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠Though the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠ xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!
ADHDAF Day is fast approaching as it’s almost ADHD awareness Month! Nicole joins me to raise ‘ADHD elbow’ ;) in all seriousness, ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.  Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community We are all in this together!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal and general too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE - Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Charity Fundraiser HERE- Laura’s sofa saga PART 1 and PART 2 You can connect with literally like-minded legends for daily online events and a private DIscord forum by joining ADHDAF Podcast Listeners Patreon Community HERE. THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and for all of your support!Hope to see you online in Leopard Print for ADHDAF Day 2025! FIND OUT MORE HEREBIG LOVELauraLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!
HAVE WE GOT A TREAT FOR YOU...my guest, Charlotte Body impulsively gifts FREE VIP TICKETS to the UK's biggest Women's Health event to all listeners at the end of this episode! Not only is that a fantastic Most ADHD Thing to conclude this informative and wonderful chinwag with the founder of Pause Live, but I'm also very excited that this is my first ever visual podcast on Spotify! EEEK! (only downside is, the new recording platform has cancelled out my cackling - but perhaps that's not such a bad thing?! ) :) Alongside Charlotte’s own ADHD 'safari'; discovering her neurodivergence due to perimenopause; we discuss endometriosis, PMDD, internalised mysogyny, Dyslexia, Verbal Dyslexia, and owning who you are to live your best life in midlife... just don't mention Zara! ;) TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in the episode: - GRAB FREE TICKETS HERE (code shared at the end) - Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast Listeners you can do so HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafI can’t wait to be part of the ADHD Workshop at ⁠@pauselive⁠ in London on Sat 4th Oct! Hope to see you there... don't forget to grab those free VIP tickets before Charlotte's team find out and cancel the 'secret code! :) Thank you SO MUCH for listening. I'd love to hear from you! Why not drop me a comment or review or hit those stars and please share to spread the word to help others benefit from this crucial conversation!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken at the ⁠Heartbreakers Club⁠ finale of Lu in Lu Land's 'Self Love Unleashed Camp '25' - where Charlotte and I met
WTF is ADHDAF?

WTF is ADHDAF?

2025-09-2101:44

A rebel with a cause unites an army... in LEOPARD PRINT! ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity and ADHDAF Emporium and though all things ADHDAF raise awareness and funds for the Charity, all are entirely separate entities. Resources for support available HEREYOU ARE NOT ALONE.Jingle by Sessionz
People with ADHD often experience difficulty in accurately perceiving the passage of time and estimating task duration, leading to challenges with planning, punctuality, and prioritising tasks. If you struggle with Time Blindness it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE....And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Beth and Kate; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it!We hope that you can come chat about Time Blindness at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support GroupTRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in this episode you can:- Donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo by @Reubeshoot at House of Wingz event: Blackpool Style AssemblySupport the show
Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do!  If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can join us to chat about Motivation at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles, misdiagnosis, cancer and suicide.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Sponsor a spot or donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- AUSTRALIA listeners Live Show form HERE- DUBLIN listeners Live Show form HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Come to Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Camp with me HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! Please comment/review/share to help others feel more validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken after ADHDAF Bingo in The Bad Bitch Assembly at Camp VC Support the show
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief. The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.  Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal and general too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- APPLY to become an ADHDAF+ Support Group Facilitator/ become an Ambassador/ Volunteer HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Grab a ticket for Blackpool Style Assembly / ADHD Bingo Afterparty HERE- Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Charity Fundraiser HERE - Come Camping with Lu in Lu Land at Self Love Unleashed Camp HERE with 10% off using this discount code: SLR_2025_10  Though all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+; the Charity is an entirely separate entity.You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends for daily online events and a private DIscord forum by joining ADHDAF PODCAST'S Patreon Community HEREALL OF THE GRATITUDE to the Community Members for keeping this podcast going and advert free for over 3 years!THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and for all of your support!BIG LOVELauraLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Support the show
'ADHD Masking can involve consciously or unconsciously adopting behaviours that align with neurotypical expectations, often to fit in, avoid judgment, or meet societal demands.' But how do we unmask? Well first, we need to identify how and where we mask, or rather 'wear different hats to suit the occasion'  We hope that you can unmask at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group in JULY.Thank you Kim, Tracy and Ruth for this crucial conversation!TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE-Listen to Dr Nighat explain the impact our hormones can have on our ADHD Symptoms HERE- Listen to Catieosaurus explain Alexithymia and how we can identify emotions HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- You can grab a copy of  Lou O'Connell's book on ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials: @adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening, and hope to meet you at one of the support groups or in the online community soon!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Orignal photograph by Dopamine & Daydreams at ADHDAF Retreat Support the show
Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF 'safari' to Blackpool Promenade for a chinwag with Mother of House of Wingz: Aishley Bell-Docherty, as we attempt to extinguish the fiery flames instead of fanning the ever glowing embers of Burnout! ...And you can join us in real life for The Blackpool Style Assembly, an immersive multi-catwalk event, boycotting fast fashion and championing neurodivergent and Blackpool creatives to raise funds for ADHDAF+ & Skool of Street Charities. One ticket gets you entry to BOTH the fashion show (with an ADHDAF Emporium grand finale) and the ADHDAF Sunday Social at the Ferny, where raising ADHD awareness meets Bingo and Karaoke. Grab your ticket HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol, relationship struggles, and self loathing, If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Get a ticket for the Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Watch the Style Assembly Documentary HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity.If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.Thank you SO MUCH for listening, and hope to meet you in Blackpool, at one of the free ADHDAF+ support groups or in the online community soonLaura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporium@lauraisadhdafPhoto of Aishley & Laura singing karaoke in leopard print at Ferny House HotSupport the show
This is a VERY special episode featuring some of the incredible cyclists of The Big ADHD Fundraiser. From 1st - 3rd Aug '25, these legends are cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days! This inspirational team of ADHDers share WHY they have taken on this challenge to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities. These late discovered ADHD adults are stepping up to do their bit for the ADHD Community and helping push for change to try to save future generations tfrom suffering as we have. I SALUTE YOU ALL! TRIGGER WARNING: contains mentions of very sensitive topics including; fatal accident, premature mortality, bereavement, addiction, drug use, depression, anxiety, suicide, self harm, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health crisis, work struggles and unemployment. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please reach out for help HERE - If you are able, we would be so very grateful if your could DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Fnd out more from James Brown & Darren about the fundraiser in THIS EPISODE- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity Support Groups, and sign up for email reminders for Peer Support and ADHD Bingo Seminars HERE- Buy one of Darren's Handmade Pens and 75% will be donated to the fundraiserEnormous thanks to all the cyclists: Darren, Claire, Beth, Katie, Micky, Jill, Steph, Tracy, Ronny, Richard & Emily! To all who have donated and helped raise awareness about this fundraiser. And to the ADHDAF Podcast Online Peer Support Community for inspiring and informing the work of ADHDAF+ Charity.  Sending our condolences and deepest sympathies to Tracy, and to all who love Thomas Agathangelou. This episode is dedicated to Thomas and to all of our absent friends taken too soon due to a lack of support and understanding of ADHD. You can help Darren and the Team on their mission by donating or even just by sharing this episode or the fundraising page; and we would all be so grateful for your support! Thanks so much, and hope to see you at July's London and Birmingham ADHDAF+ groups for ADHD Bingo!BIG LOVE Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!*though ADHDAF Podcast inspired the creation of and helps fundraise for ADHDAF+ Charity, the two are entirely separate entities!Support the show
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Kornelia Miles

love this Laura

Nov 11th
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Amanda Thomson

I read scattered minds on audible, is how I do all my reading. mate is interesting, but I a lot of blaming the parenting..

Sep 27th
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