Alexx brings up a great concept - that we’re not broken, and we don’t need fixing - we’re actually an integral part of society. We just need the world to become more neurodivergent friendly, so that we can start to shine instead of struggling.

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 - if you’re NOT hyperactive… then your ADHD may go unnoticed for longer.

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 into our spicy brain club anyway.

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.

In this episode, we share our experiences with ADHD meds. And it might not go the way you expect. We chat about: 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.

Meet Sarah McLachlan. In this episode, we chat about: The grief and other emotions experienced after diagnosis. RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria). Why it’s hard to stick to one job when you’re an ADHDer. Family dynamics. The “helpful” things people say when you reveal that you’re neurodivergent. Getting the medications dialled in… and then what happens when they stop working. The positive things that can come out of an ADHD diagnosis.

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?

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?

In this episode, we chat about what it was like when, after a passing comment from James’ mum, the “penny dropped” for each of us, and we realised that we might be neurodivergent. Cue - going down the ADHD rabbit hole online, and then seeking out a diagnosis.

This podcast is not aimed to coach you or tell you how to overcome your ADHD struggles. We’re not going to tell you to buy planners, or a whiteboard, or take specific supplements. This podcast is more going to be conversations about what it’s like to have ADHD, how it felt to get diagnosed, and hopefully contribute to raising awareness in a time where it’s suddenly a very hot topic.