ADHD AF

<p>Late diagnosed ADHDer turned Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds invites you aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster!   After a lifetime of unknowingly battling a brain disorder and feeling like an alien, I’ve discovered there’s a whole planet of us! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! <br><br>Join me and the Leopard Print Army in  ‘unmasking’ and owning  our ‘TOO MUCH’-ness! With the help of very special guests, including the likes of: bestselling Authors Clementine Ford & Davinia Taylor, ITV This Morning's Dr Nighat Arif,  The ADHD Adults, ADHD Love, Catieosaurus, Life Actuator, BBC Morning Live’s Riyadh Khalaf, Forever Yours Betty, Adulting ADHD and many more! <br><br>Only an expert by my own lived experience which I share with a hope to help others and push for systemic change so that ADHDers can be treated both medically and with the respect they deserve. <br>Together we will make change happen! (And we can have a few laughs along the way at the most ADHD things we’ve done!) <br><br>All episodes prior to Oct ‘23 feature & were edited by Dawn Farmer.  Laura continues the ‘safari’ solo, as hell hath no fury like a ‘hun’ late diagnosed with ADHD. <br><br></p>

ADHD Self Diagnosis with Lucy of Lucy & Yak

One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak. ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISCOUNT CODE in this episode! What a treat! ADHD assesment is currently a privilege or a postcode lottery in the UK and we are amidst a glob...

05-15
46:43

CHINWAG: ADHD Self Sabotage with Kim Pierpoint

Many ADHDers experience Self Sabotage; the most frustrating part is that it can be so hard to spot! So where is the long awaited Season 3?! Well... there isn't gonna be one! :) I've realised that the fear of 'the Season that shall not be named' failing has led me down a path of Self Sabotage so severe I've been stuck for months so instead I'm just ploughing on!Helping me do so is the INCREDIBLE Kim Pierpoint.In the same way this Podcast started over 2 years ago, this is a conversation between...

05-12
52:40

TITBIT: ADHD Unmasking Hack - Meghann Birks Coaching

Many late discovered ADHD adults find it hard to know where to begin when it comes to ADHD Unmasking. In this micro-episode ADHD Coach Meghann Birks gives us her top tip to help unpick those negative beliefs we've accumulated to help us find our authentic selves. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke and we've been in semi constant contact ever since. This Canadian LEGEND lives in Melbourne and she's all heart, humour and wisdom.&nbs...

05-07
12:49

Most ADHD Things April '24 / TWO YEARS OF ADHAF!

On this very day TWO YEARS ago the first ever episode of ADHD AF went live! That is why this celebratory 'Most ADHD Things' episode is out today and absolutely not because I forgot to do the April instalment... which, incidentally is my Most ADHD Thing of the month! LOLSI am joined once a month by my husband 'Big' to share your entries, the ultimate shame eradicator to unite the ADHD community and break the stigma. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER & ADHD IS REAL! In two years this podcas...

05-02
36:43

ADHD AF TITBIT: find the win when battling RSD - Dr Alex Conner

I'm so grateful and excited to get to talk to the wonderful Dr Alex Conner of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity again!In just ten (ish) minutes, the LEGENDARY C3PO, I mean Alex gives us a brief introduction to his take on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and what helps him battle those Really Sh*t Daydreams... and leaves me in stitches! :) If only he didn't live in Germany...If ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Aw...

04-30
11:20

TOO MUCH & NOT ENOUGH with Laura Belbin @knee_deep_in_life

Knee Deep in Life LEGEND Laura Belbin empowers women through humour and realism in all it's sweary, messy glory. She gives the finger to those who have ever labelled anyone as 'too' anything and wants you all to know YOU ARE ENOUGH!The legendary Laura is about to take her stand up comedy on tour... and guess what it's called 'TOO MUCH' - we're cut from the same cloth and I BLOODY LOVE THIS WOMAN! Can't say thank you enough for this very special conversation (which was actually 2 h...

04-23
25:33

EPISODE 100! Guest Mic Drop Moments, Announcements & Spoilers

NOT a naff best bits filler episode, this is EMOTIONAL! Mic drops from Guests of Season 2, some much needed acknowledgements, BIG NEWS about the future and Season 3 Guest Spoilers! This CELEBRATION contains ADHD information, validation, hacks and humour from some of the MANY legendary guests of an absolute roller coaster of a 2nd series including: Cate Osborn, ADHD Love couple - Rox & Rich, Adulting ADHD - Rach Idowu, Lu in Lu Land, Riyadh Khalaf, Davinia Taylor, Amy Polly, Ki...

04-09
27:47

ADHD AF TITBIT: What is the Nervous System? Saša Harper

Liverpool's finest, and LEGENDARY ADHD Coach Saša Harper manages to cram as much information about the Nervous System, how it impacts ADHD symptoms and how we regulate it; or rather move more flexibly between the different states in just ten (ish) minutes! I could not be more excited that Saša is joining myself, Nicole Nadler, Ally Macdonald and MORE on THE LAST EVER ADHD AF TOUR! at Salford Lads Club on Star Wars Day! Saturday 4th May 4pm-7:30pm. If unidentified ADHD left you feeling l...

04-08
12:58

The BIG Announcement!

THE DUCKS ARE IN A ROW! Join Myself, Ally & Nicole as we bravely crusade into a new frontier... WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS NEWS! Why is Alien Nation the LAST EVER Tour? What have a group of us been busting a gut over behind the scenes on these last few months? All is revealed in this VERY SPECIAL Episode ahead of Season 3 starting next week: 9th April. It's not just the end of an era, it's the start of multiple New Chapters that we are SO EXCITED to share!LISTEN >>> LEARN&...

04-02
52:47

The Most ADHD Things of March '24

HAPPY EASTER BUNNIES! We certainly are ahead of finally revealing the BIG news in the next episode: on TUESDAY! As explained on socials, ADHDAF Alien Nation is the LAST EVER Tour! I'll be explaining why, and making ENOROMOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS about what myself and a team of LEGENDS have been working hard on behind the scenes... a brand new chapter for ADHDAF! Exciting/emotional times! Thank you to everyone who shared their Most ADHD Things this month to make this episode and thanks to my husband ...

03-31
51:48

ADHD AF TITBIT: Advice for Parents with ADHD Children from @adhdfatherUK Jacob Kelly

Bristol's finest, Jacob RETURNS to share the second instalment of his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 2 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have (or suspect they have) ADHD children. Listen to Part 2 HERE and part 3 coming soon! I’m so grateful to Jacob for all of his wisdom for the community and support of this platform! Check out his full length ADHDAF in...

03-26
14:10

ADHD AF TITBIT: Neurodiversity & Language with Dr James Brown

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week so to celebrate, us Neurodivergents have got our Neurodiverse heads together to discuss the language used to describe our Neurodivergence! Get it? Basically, what do all of these words mean?! Is there right and wrong when sharing our own lived experiences and explaining our ADHD? If you prefer 'Neurospicy' or refer to yourself 'as ADHD' rather than having or experiencing the 'disorder'/ 'disability' / 'condition'... Dr James Brown and I celebrate you! The ...

03-19
13:55

ADHD AF TITBIT: RSD WARRIORS not worriers with @adultingadhd Rach Idowu

The topic of this micro-Interview with @adultingadhd is RSD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, commonly experienced by many ADHDers. There are some in the ADHD community that dispute if RSD is real, but Rach and I strongly disagree! We are RSD Warriors not 'just worriers', as we were both dismissed as in childhood! In just ten(sih) minutes the LEGENDARY Rach shares experiences of and top tips to combat the dysphoric perception of rejection that so many of us battle daily. I'm the queen of ...

03-12
13:52

IWD Community Takeover: ADHD Workplace Inclusion

Today is International Women’s Day and the theme this year is Inclusion. Research shows that 1/3 of people with ADHD are unemployed and a greater number are under employed so we are talking all things ADHD Inclusion at work, workplace empowerment, self-employment and retraining.Whilst Laura is away the Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community will play! Specifically, Community LEGENDS and Coaches Ally and Kim, chat to community members who have had three different ADHD work ‘safaris’...

03-08
48:43

ADHD Business Brunch LIVE with Amanda Perry

This is part 1 of a 2 part INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY double episode. With this years IWD theme being inclusion myself & the ADHD AF Community are focussing on ADHD Workplace inclusion. I’m so excited to share this LIVE Blether with legendary ADHD Business Coach Amanda Perry! Apologies for the sound quality and different format to usual, this is a recording of an Instagram Live. (I couldn’t resist creating this Working Girl artwork LOL! Alas Harrison Ford couldn’t attend! :)So grateful to A...

03-08
51:23

ADHD AF TITBIT: ADHD Parent Advice from @adhdfatheruk Jacob Kelly

Bristol's finest and ADHDAF family member Jacob returns to share his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 1 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have ADHD at any stage of their parenthood ‘safari’ on how to best navigate the added challenges having the neurodevelopmental condition can add to the mix. Parts 2 and 3 will be released over the next couple of months and I’m so grateful to Ja...

03-05
10:30

The Most ADHD Things of February ‘24

Myself and my 'glamorous assistant', my Husband Big are back by popular demand sharing the @adhdafpodcast followers and Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community member's 'Most ADHD Things' of February. I created the infamous last question from every ADHD AF Interview, 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to unite the ADHD Community with shame eradication, camaraderie and lols! These personal stories are commented on the weekly socials posts to get ADHDers connected, because...

02-27
45:13

ADHD AF TITBIT: Neuro-queer! Dating & Allyship with CJ Debarra

It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween.Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Queer and Non Binary, and really exploring their Neurodivergence in their 30s. Growing up in West Cork, Ireland, CJ knew they were ADHD, but its ...

02-20
13:16

ADHD AF TITBIT:Dr James Brown,WHY have I Got ADHD?!

For the first of this miniseries of micro-Interviews it's only right I be joined by the first ever guest of ADHD AF, The one and only: Dr James Brown of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity. In just ten minutes the LEGENDARY James takes us back to basics (bitches) serving INDISPUTABLE ADHD FACTS to fill in the gaps in our own knowledge, to share with any family, friends, partners, employers, coworkers, etc who need educating about ADHD, and/or - to quote James, 'shove up the ...

02-13
12:15

The Most ADHD Things of January '24

After lovely feedback from the NYE Episode,my Husband 'Big' is back to help me share my favourite Most ADHD Things of January followed by MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!One of which is: ADHDAF is on the road again! GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour NOW! EEEEEEK!Accountability truly does work! Massive thanks to Ally MacDonald and Nicole Nadler, I can't wait to connect with all of you who like me spent your lives feeling like Aliens, only to discover there's a whole planet of us!Com...

02-06
39:45

Kornelia Miles

love this Laura

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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..

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