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Topics: How it's different from task paralysis, common challenges: ADHD sensory overload, ADHD information overload, ADHD emotional overwhelm, impact of hormones on ADHD symptoms, accepting & managing emotional meltdowns with self-compassion, recharging strategies: hobbies and activities that help calm the ADHD mind
We dive into how to recognize it before it leads to that dreaded task paralysis and share our personal experiences with navigating the chaos.
Key Discussion Points:
ADHD Overwhelm vs. Paralysis: Rachael starts by exploring the difference between overwhelm and task paralysis—spoiler: overwhelm is the precursor to paralysis! Learn how to identify the signs before you're stuck.
Sensory Overload & Emotional Overwhelm: Ruth opens up about her experiences with sensory overload and how certain environments can trigger emotional overwhelm. Rachael shares personal stories about sound sensitivities and how she manages social settings.
Breaking Down Tasks: Ever get stuck staring at your to-do list? Rachael talks about her favorite tools, like Task Goblin and ChatGPT, to help break tasks into manageable steps and avoid that overwhelming spiral.
Finding Your Recharge Activity: Whether it's knitting, playing piano, or simply binge-watching a favorite show (guilt-free!), we discuss the importance of finding a hobby or activity that helps recharge your mind and body.
Meltdowns & Managing Emotions: Ruth reflects on emotional meltdowns and how reframing these moments as part of our process, rather than something to feel ashamed of, can make a huge difference. Rachael shares her tips on how to recognize and handle meltdowns with self-compassion.
If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD brain is fighting itself—where emotions, senses, and tasks are all battling for first place—this episode is for you! We get it, and we're here to share how we’re learning to manage it.
Helpful links:
ADHD Overwhelm Why it Happens How to Control it
Strategies to Reduce ADHD OverwhelmHow to Reduce Overwhelm When You Have ADHD
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👉 Join the conversation on Instagram for support and community, or reach out if you’d like to share your ADHD journey!📬 Interested in being a guest or working with us? Email Ruth or Rachael directly—we’d love to hear from you!
📚 Looking to grow? Check out Ruth's Mentorship to Flourish or grab Rachael’s book Habit-Driven Success for more tips on aligning your life with your values.
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In this episode, we dive deep into shifting the ADHD narrative from focusing on deficits to recognizing strengths.
Our guest, Amanda Riley, an ADHD advocate and coach-in-training, shares her personal journey of discovering ADHD in adulthood and how she’s using her experience to transform workplaces and lives.
Amanda’s focus on leveraging neurodiverse strengths rather than simply managing challenges offers a refreshing and empowering perspective.
Key Discussion Points:
Embracing ADHD Strengths: Amanda talks about her journey with ADHD and how discovering it helped her redefine her life by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. ADHD in the Workplace: Learn how Amanda is working to create neuroinclusive environments in the corporate world, encouraging businesses to tap into the unique talents of neurodivergent employees. Navigating Diagnosis Later in Life: Amanda opens up about being diagnosed after her daughter, sharing how this late realization impacted her both personally and professionally. The Importance of Strengths-Based Coaching: As she works toward becoming an ADHD coach, Amanda emphasizes the power of a holistic, strengths-based approach that looks beyond just managing symptoms. Medication and ADHD: Amanda shares her experience with ADHD medication, the impact it’s had on her life, and the importance of finding the right balance, particularly as it relates to hormone cycles. ADHD, Women, and Hormones: The episode delves into the critical but under-researched connection between ADHD and hormonal changes, especially during perimenopause and menopause.Amanda’s takeaway: It’s time to focus on what makes ADHD brains brilliant and build environments that support—not stifle—those unique abilities.🔗Connect with Amanda Riley:
Thriving with Neurodiversity WebsiteLinkedIn
💡Other Links from the episode:
Letter to a doctor for ADHD & HRT
Russell Barkley video series
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👉 Join the conversation on Instagram for support and community, or reach out if you’d like to share your ADHD journey!
📬 Interested in being a guest or working with us? Email Ruth or Rachael directly—we’d love to hear from you!
📚 Looking to grow? Check out Ruth's Mentorship to Flourish or grab Rachael’s book Habit-Driven Success for more tips on aligning your life with your values. -
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🎙️ Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1!
We're kicking off the new season with an eye-opening conversation featuring the brilliant Fabienne Vailes! Fabienne joins us to chat about her recent ADHD diagnosis and how she’s reframing the entire experience – not as a label, but as a tool for self-growth and understanding.
✨ Key Discussion Points:
Redefining ADHD Diagnosis: Fabienne shares how an ADHD diagnosis doesn’t have to be limiting. Instead, it’s a way to better understand ourselves, especially as women who’ve been navigating life without knowing about our neurodivergence.
ADHD and Flow: We talk about Fabienne’s preferred term, "ADHF" (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Flow), and how thinking of ADHD as a flow rather than a disorder brings a positive shift in perspective.
Balancing Highs and Lows: From the exhilarating highs of ADHD to the darker moments, Fabienne opens up about the emotional rollercoaster and how she’s learned to manage those shifts with mindfulness, self-compassion, and tools she’s picked up along the way.
Navigating Perimenopause and ADHD: Fabienne shares her personal journey of experiencing perimenopause and how it amplified some of her ADHD symptoms, prompting her to seek a diagnosis later in life.
Pathologizing vs. Flourishing: We dive into Fabienne’s research on flourishing and how she questions the need to pathologize neurodivergent brains in systems designed for neurotypicals. What if we embraced ADHD as a different way of thriving?
Self-Care and Ecological Self: Fabienne talks about the importance of self-care and how we need to nurture our “ecological self” to be the best versions of ourselves, for both us and those we love.
The Power of Being: We reflect on how ADHD women often fall into the trap of doing instead of being. Fabienne encourages us to embrace the art of "being" and allow space for growth, rather than constant productivity.
Check out Fabienne's work and projects:Flourishing Education Website
Flourishing Education Podcast
Contact her
Connect on LinkedIn
📌 Rate and Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Help us reach more ADHD women looking for support in the Neuroverse.
👉 Join Our Community: Follow us on Instagram if you are looking for support and community. Are you also a woman who recently discovered her ADHD? Want to share your story? Email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael or DM us on IG. We would love to hear about your journey!
🙋♀️ Want to Support and/or Work With Us: Are you flourishing professionally and personally? Learn how Ruth's Mentorship to Flourish helps women who are ready to thrive but unsure where to start.
Or learn how Rachael aligned her life with her core values (and you can too) in her book, Habit-Driven Success: How to Make Changes that Stick Without Being Miserable in the Process.
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**We had some tech issues 😢 But the show notes reflect some of what was missed. Please check out Mariane's amazing work**
In this episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with Mariane Power, a forward-thinking Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Posify Group, and an all-around powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. Mariane is also the mom of neurodivergent kids and has deep personal and professional insight into the ADHD and neurodivergent communities.
Mariane’s passion for neurodivergent leadership and helping organizations truly thrive by leveraging neurodiversity shines through in this dynamic and electrifying conversation. 🌟 You’ll hear us dive into all sorts of thought-provoking topics, including:
✨ Key Discussion Points:
Twice Exceptional Profiles: Mariane breaks down the fascinating concept of twice-exceptionality and how it affects those with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.
From Functioning to Flourishing: We explore how individuals with ADHD can move from just “getting by” to truly thriving in their personal and professional lives.
Cyclothymia and Logotherapy: Mariane introduces us to these insightful psychological approaches and how they apply to ADHD and emotional regulation.
Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women: A deep dive into why many women are diagnosed later in life, and how that discovery can lead to profound changes in self-perception and growth.
Posify’s Mission: How Mariane’s work with Posify is helping organizations better understand and support neurodivergent individuals to create inclusive and productive workplaces.
This is a lively, engaging, and inspiring chat filled with Mariane’s lived wisdom, science-backed insights, and a true passion for empowering neurodivergent individuals and organizations. Whether you’re curious about the nuances of ADHD or looking to better understand how neurodiversity can enhance the workplace, this episode is packed with value!
Connect and check out Mariane's Work: Her Website
Classroom 5.0 Podcast
LinkedIn Posify Group
Link from the Episode:
Flourishing Education podcast Episode 244 Natural Inclusion with Alan Rayner
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🙋♀️ Want to Support and/or Work With Us: Are you flourishing professionally and personally? Learn how Ruth's Mentorship to Flourish helps women who are ready to thrive but unsure where to start.
Or learn how Rachael aligned her life with her core values (and you can too) in her book, Habit-Driven Success: How to Make Changes that Stick Without Being Miserable in the Process.
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This is a lively reflective discussion on how we interact with spaces and how spaces impact us as ADHD women, particularly in relation to social anxiety.
Key Discussion Points:
Unpredictability and Structure: Rachael shares insights into how the lack of predictability and structure in public spaces can be overwhelming for those with ADHD. Discover how well-designed spaces can improve functionality and comfort.
Social Anxiety in Public Spaces: Rachael and Leonie-Ruth open up about their personal experiences with social anxiety in bustling environments. They contrast the structured chaos of New York City with the unpredictable nature of places like Disneyland.
Cultural and Gender Influences: Leonie-Ruth discusses how living in different cultures has affected her anxiety levels and how being female adds another layer of complexity to navigating public spaces.
Coping Mechanisms: Rachael reflects on her strategies for managing anxiety in new places, including extensive planning and research to help her feel more in control.
Regenerative Spaces and ADHD: Explore how natural environments, like beaches and forests, can serve as calming spaces for ADHD brains, while other landscapes might induce anxiety.
Nature’s Dual Role: Understand the dual nature of natural environments—both serene and challenging—and how our connection to these spaces is influenced by our need for control and comfort.
Silence vs. Noise: Rachael and Leonie-Ruth discuss the impact of noise pollution on ADHD, contrasting the overwhelming noise of urban settings with the calming effects of natural sounds.
Adjusting to Our Environment: Learn about the challenge of adapting to different environments, including how modern emphasis on comfort affects our ability to manage ADHD symptoms.
Reevaluating Personal Habits: Discover the importance of reassessing personal routines and structures to better meet evolving needs and preferences.
Creating Supportive Spaces: Conclude with practical advice on how to design environments that better support ADHD, including the use of noise-canceling headphones and seeking out peaceful natural spaces.
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👉 Join Our Community: Follow us on Instagram if you are looking for support and community. Are you also a woman who recently discovered her ADHD? Want to share your story? Email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael or DM us on IG. We would love to hear about your journey!
🙋♀️ Want to Support and/or Work With Us: Are you flourishing professionally and personally? Learn how Ruth's Mentorship to Flourish helps women who are ready to thrive but unsure where to start.
Or learn how Rachael aligned her life with her core values (and you can too) in her book, Habit-Driven Success: How to Make Changes that Stick Without Being Miserable in the Process.
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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 13! I'm finally back on track...This week, we're thrilled to chat with the amazing Caitlin Davies! 🎙️
In this lively and enlightening conversation, Caitlin shares the story of her "TikTok diagnosis" and the profound shift it brought to her self-perception, leading to an "understanding myself that is not shame-centered."
✨ Key Highlights:
Navigating ADHD Accommodations: Caitlin delves into the various adjustments we've made and continue to make to navigate the world with ADHD. Locus of Motivation: Explore how our motivation impacts our nervous system and influences our actions. Building Dynamic Relationships: Insights on fostering meaningful and dynamic connections with others. Community Importance: The value of community (de facto body doubling) and feeling at home among fellow ADHD’ers (our neuro-kin). Embracing Struggles: Caitlin talks about the importance of being okay with struggling and finding comfort in authenticity. Cool Concepts: Introduction to “flash bulb memory” and the 'spectrometer,' plus tips on staying grounded and being honest with ourselves and others.Caitlin’s perspective on finding balance within the dynamics of ADHD is both inspiring and practical. Join us for an episode filled with laughter, profound wisdom, and actionable insights that can help you navigate your ADHD journey.
Connect with Caitlin Davies
Email: [email protected] Website: caitlinconsults.com LinkedIn📌 Rate and Subscribe: If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe. Help us reach more ADHD women explore and support each other in the Neuroverse!
👉 Join Our Community: Follow us on Instagram if you are looking for support and community. Are you also a woman who recently discovered her ADHD? Want to share your story? Email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael or DM us on IG. We would love to hear about your journey!
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We have the incredible Liesl Codrington joining us to delve into the fascinating world of urban design and its impact on neurodiverse communities.
🔹 Liesl Codrington is a visionary urban planner dedicated to creating inclusive and safe urban environments for everyone. With a passion for neurodiversity, Liesl's work focuses on transforming cities into spaces that cater to the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals. Her innovative approach to urban design ensures that our cities are more welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all.
🔹 Highlights
Understanding Inclusive Urban Design: Liesl explains the principles behind inclusive urban design and why it's crucial for neurodiverse individuals. Neurodiversity in Urban Planning: Discover how Liesl incorporates neurodiversity into her urban planning projects, making cities more accommodating and safe. Creating Safe Spaces: Learn about the specific design elements that contribute to a sense of safety and comfort for neurodiverse individuals. Community Engagement: Liesl shares her insights on involving neurodiverse communities in the urban planning process to ensure their needs are met. Success Stories: Hear about successful projects where inclusive urban design has made a significant difference in the lives of neurodiverse individuals.🔹 Why This Episode MattersUrban design plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily experiences, and Liesl Codrington's work highlights the importance of considering neurodiversity in these designs. By understanding and implementing inclusive urban planning principles, we can create cities that are not only functional but also compassionate and supportive.
🔹 Tune In and Be Inspired!Whether you're an urban planner, a neurodiverse individual, or simply passionate about creating better spaces for all, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.
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Connect with Liesl Codrington
Email: [email protected] Website: vaeresocial.au LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook📌 Rate and Subscribe: If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe. Help us reach more ADHD women explore and support each other in the Neuroverse!
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We dive deep into the inspiring journey of Caitlyn Bates, a remarkable horticulturalist, gardener, philosopher, and solopreneur. This is an interview not to be missed.
Caitlyn's story is full of twists and turns, each enriched with incredible wisdom far beyond her years.
Early Recognition and Late Diagnosis: Despite having teachers recognize her ADHD in childhood, her family was not engaged with the situation, leading her to leave school early, frustrated, unsupported, and undiagnosed. Transformation Post-Diagnosis: Caitlyn battled the health system in Australia to get a formal diagnosis of AuDHD (Autism and ADHD) in adulthood. She has since transformed her life and progressed her chosen profession in quantum leaps and bounds. Tools and Support for Managing ADHD: Caitlyn shares her tools and the support she accessed to manage ADHD, the change in her work choices which have allowed her body to work with her ADHD, not against it (for her, movement and nature are part of her therapy), and the ongoing challenges she faces. Work Choices and ADHD: The importance of choosing work that aligns with her ADHD needs, integrating movement and nature as part of her therapy. Challenges and Sacrifices: The ongoing challenges she faces, including the sacrifices needed to kick addictions and the importance of supportive friendships.Wisdom on Life and ADHD: Caitlyn drops pearls of wisdom throughout the conversation, emphasizing the importance of connecting with your purpose and loving your body.
Chunking Techniques: Caitlyn explains the benefits of "chunking" tasks to manage ADHD. Kicking Addictions: The pain and gain of kicking addictions and the importance of making supportive life choices. Purpose and Passion: The paramount importance of connecting with your purpose and respecting your body.Caitlyn exudes a positive and energized attitude towards all she is and does. Her journey is a testament to her strength and resilience. And an inspiration for overcoming the challenges of neurodiversity.
🎧 Join us for this enlightening conversation with Caitlyn Bates as we explore the power of embracing your strengths, managing ADHD, and finding purpose in every aspect of life.📌 Rate and Subscribe: If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe. Help us reach more ADHD women explore and support each other in the Neuroverse!
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Hey there listeners and sorry for the delay!
In this exciting episode, we are thrilled to chat with the incredible Julie Legg. She is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD. Released earlier this year, Julie’s book is about to make its paperback debut in the UK. It’s already available as an e-book, audiobook, and even in braille!
🐝Julie’s journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis inspired her to write this powerful book, which has become a beacon of hope and insight for many women navigating life with ADHD. We dive deep into the "how" and "why" behind her writing, and Julie shares profound insights on the importance of personal growth post-diagnosis.
In this episode, we cover:
Strategies for harnessing ADHD and turning challenges into strengths. Personal anecdotes from Julie on dealing with ADHD-related obstacles, including social anxiety. Effective "harnessing" strategies that work for Julie in her daily life.🐝About Julie Legg:Julie is a passionate advocate for ADHD, sharing her journey and insights through various platforms. She, along with her husband Jel Legg, runs the vlog ADHDifference, where they explore the many facets of living with ADHD. Julie was also recently interviewed on the Flourishing Education podcast with Fabienne Vailes, where she delved into her experiences and advocacy work.
Join us as we explore Julie’s fascinating journey and the magic of The Missing Piece. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone impacted by ADHD. Don’t miss out!
Links and Resources:Julie Legg’s Book: The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHDJulie’s Vlog: ADHDifferenceFlourishing Education Podcast Interview: Listen Here
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So sorry we missed you last week!
We take a bit of a break but want to check in with each other and all of you.
Rachael's Big Move:
Rachael is moving from California to Washington, a 27-hour drive (actually 21ish). The movers came yesterday, and today involved a lot of physical tasks and errands. Despite the exhaustion, Rachael is excited about the move to Washington, which has been a goal for five years.Energy Management During Big Tasks:
Rachael discusses the importance of creating strategies for managing ADHD energy when your schedule requires you to keep pushing. Sometimes we can't give our body what it needs but we can make it better. Communicating energy levels, taking breaks, and eating something every couple hours made all the difference.Ruth's Recent Travels:
Ruth shares her experiences with traveling and how she managed her energy and anxiety. She gives some travel tips that have worked for her.Compassion and Self-Care:
Ruth emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and planning for potential disruptions.Closing Thoughts:
Acknowledging the challenges and triumphs of managing ADHD while navigating big life events and travel. Emphasizing the importance of flexibility, planning, and self-compassion in handling unexpected situations.🤗Thank you for your support and patience over the last couple weeks. We will be back to our normal schedule next week with an exciting interview with Julie Legg. She is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD.
🙋♀️What strategies have you found to manage your ADHD during big events and travel? Comment on the episode, on Instagram or email Ruth or Rachael directly.
👋Enjoying our show? Help us reach more ADHD women by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. And/or sharing the podcast with friends/family who might benefit from these discussions.
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In this episode, we dive into the beautiful mess that is ADHD and transitions. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating change, sharing personal stories, coping strategies, and a good dose of humor. Whether you're dealing with ADHD overwhelm or striving for self-compassion, we've got insights and tips to help you through.Topics Covered:
The impact of ADHD on transitions and how it affects planning and emotions. Strategies for managing ADHD overwhelm and finding self-compassion during change. Personal experiences with ADHD sensory overload and how to cope. The importance of ADHD forgiveness and extending grace to ourselves and others. How body doubling can help in managing ADHD tasks and transitions. Techniques for ADHD emotional regulation and dealing with hyperfocus.Key Takeaways:
Communicate: Share feelings of overwhelm or anxiety with others to get support and strengthen relationships. Self-compassion: Learn the importance of extending grace and understanding to yourself. Coping Strategies: Discover the benefits of making lists and writing by hand. Routine and Novelty: Balance the pull between needing routine and craving novelty. Forgiveness: Understand the place and benefits of forgiveness for yourself and others.Links from this episode:ADHD and Transitions: Change Is Tough; How to Deal with ItWhy is change difficult for people with ADHD?How to Make Transitions Easier with ADHD10 Minute Leaves on a Stream Mindfulness Exercise
💡 Connect with us: If you’re an ADHD solopreneur, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ruth or Rachael for a virtual coffee chat to share experiences and support each other.
📌 Rate and Subscribe: If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe. Help us reach more ADHD women explore and support each other in the Neuroverse!
👉 Join Our Community: Follow us on Instagram if you are looking for support and community. Are you also a woman who recently discovered her ADHD? Want to share your story? Email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael or DM us on IG. We would love to hear about your journey!
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In this lively and insightful episode, we chat with Lindsey Lobin, a passionate advocate for the neurospicy community.
Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to our discussion, shedding light on various ADHD tools and strategies that have improved her life. Her vibrant personality and openness make this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of ADHD.
Lindsey's ADHD Journey:Lindsey shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She talks about the profound impact that medication has had on her ability to focus and succeed, particularly in her academic and professional life.
She touches on Object Permanence in ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, and Auditory Processing Disorder. These are all common issues for ADHD women.Lindsey's story is a testament to the power of finding the right tools and support.
ADHD Tools and Strategies:Lindsey generously shares a variety of tips, tricks, and tools that she uses to manage her ADHD effectively:
The ADHD Meal: A unique approach to structuring tasks, starting with easy, dopamine-rewarding activities, and building up to more challenging tasks. Monthly Evaluation Wheel: A tool for self-assessment and goal setting in various areas of life, helping to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Loop Ear Plugs: Lindsey highlights the benefits of using Loop earplugs to manage sensory overload in noisy environments. 'To Do' and 'Ta Da' Lists: The importance of acknowledging completed tasks and celebrating small wins to maintain motivation and positivity. Worksheets from Pinterest: Lindsey recommends using worksheets from Pinterest to help organize thoughts and tasks. Overcoming Burnout Journal from Best Self: A journal designed to help manage burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.Key Takeaways:
Progress is Success: Recognizing that every step forward is an achievement, no matter how small. Individual Trial and Error: Understanding that finding what works is a personal journey and requires patience and experimentation. Redefining Standards: Embracing a different standard from the dominant paradigm, one that is kinder and more supportive of our neurodiverse traits.Lindsey's insights and practical advice offer valuable support for anyone dealing with ADHD. Her approach emphasizes self-compassion, creativity, and the importance of finding personalized strategies to thrive.
Subscribe and Follow:If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing valuable content to our neurodiverse community.
Connect with Us:If you’re navigating ADHD or supporting someone who is, we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram, join our community, share your experiences, and discover more tips and tools for thriving in the neurospicy world. Email Ruth or Rachael if you would like to share your story!
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Once again, we managed to have a rich conversation that not only touches on the main topic but also roams widely yet strategically. 🌟
🐝Support as a Solopreneur: Being a Solopreneur doesn't mean being isolated. We reflect on the importance of having a support system and reaching out to other solopreneurs who:
Understand the challenges we face.
Share the mental load.
🐝LinkedIn for Solopreneurs: We explore LinkedIn as a valuable platform for solopreneurs to connect with like-minded individuals, network with a community, and gain energy and inspiration. The platform offers:
A professional yet compassionate community.
Opportunities for meaningful connections and social weaving.
🐝Redefining Consistency: We delve into the conundrum of consistency and decide that we need to rewrite its definition to prioritize our well-being. Our new definition of consistency includes:
Not living up to other people’s expectations.
Focusing on intention.
Allowing space for grace, understanding, forgiveness, and acceptance.
🐝Personal Insights:
Rachael: Shares her struggle with distinguishing between excitement and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness.
Ruth: Reflects on how her anxiety manifests through controlling behaviors and how responsibilities have shifted her dynamics.
🐝Challenges and Strategies:
Rachael: Discusses the pressure of daily posting as a solopreneur and how she balances it with self-compassion and realistic expectations.
Ruth: Shares her experiences with tech challenges and the importance of self-forgiveness and recognizing systemic issues.
🐝Encouragement and Community Building: We hope this episode provides encouragement, insight, and inspires you to laugh and love life in the Neuroverse. If you're a solopreneur with ADHD, we encourage you to reach out and build your community, whether it's on LinkedIn or elsewhere.
💡 Connect with us: If you’re an ADHD solopreneur, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ruth or Rachael for a virtual coffee chat to share experiences and support each other.
📌 Rate and Subscribe: If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe. Help us reach more ADHD women explore and support each other in the Neuroverse!
👉 Join Our Community: Follow us on Instagram if you are looking for support and community. Are you also a woman who recently discovered her ADHD? Want to share your story? Email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael or DM us on IG. We would love to hear about your journey!
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Lots to dig into this episode with the fascinating and friendly ADHD coach Ange Nennie.
🐝 Ange shares some of her personal ADHD journey including her diagnosis, how she has adjusted to medication, and when she uses it. She has a great reframe on diagnosis which is “diagnoses can change the question from what is wrong with me to how do I cope with this?”
We spend some time discussing ADHD in general, ADHD and peri-menopause, and transition times when there is often a diagnosis.
🐝 Ange brings clarity to the differences between regular coaching vs. ADHD coaching, and ADHD coaching vs. therapy.
We go deep into ADHD coaching with Ange. It is person-based—the aim is to craft a solution that works for the individual. It is also practical and future-focused, with an emphasis on planning the actions a client has decided to take to support success. She also mentions the four pillars of success and her strengths-based approach to coaching.
🐝 In addition, Ange is part of a local ADHD Professional Group which meets quarterly with speakers, panels, and case studies to keep professionals up to date with what is happening in the ADHD space.
We also discuss how important it is to find your tribe. Ange highlights the value of connecting with others who share similar experiences, bringing validation and acceptance into our lives.
📌Get to know Ange better and find out how to work with her on her site, Instagram , LinkedIn, or Facebook
🤗If you find this podcast helpful, please rate and subscribe.
You can also follow us on our Instagram. If you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael.
Links for this episode: Mental Health Professionals NetworkThe Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
ADHD Books: Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, The Missing Piece by Julie Legge, We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
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This week we take a break and are not releasing an episode so we can give our bodies and brains some TLC.
🐝We are putting into practice what we believe ADHD women should do more for themselves...be more aware of their energy level and what they need. We reject the demand that we always do everything consistently...And you can too!
👉 What is your body telling you it needs right now?📌We hope you will join us if you are looking for support and community. Please email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael if you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story.
Mindfulness and meditation YouTube videos that may be helpful:
5 Minute Guided Breathing Meditation
10 Minute Leaves on a Stream Mindfulness Exercise
9 Minute 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise
22 Minute Yoga for ADHD Concentration
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We have a rambling and robust conversation in this episode beginning and ending with Body Doubling. We encourage you to explore the concept and see if it will work for you...To help you beyond task paralysis, or other executive functioning challenges you may face.
🐝In our conversation, the importance of forgiveness comes up. Ruth shares the definition she hasfound most helpful ‘Forgiveness is accepting that you can’t have a different past’.🐝Which leads to a conversion on the importance of accepting ourselves and our past and loving whowe are.
🐝Rachael shares a very personal reflection about forgiving herself.
🐝Ruth attempts to share a pearl of wisdom but gets lost in the context setting, loses her train ofthought, and the pearl forever remains undisclosed…
Another lively and entertaining episode awaits you.
“Body Doubling” for ADHD-ers Articles:
How The Body Doubling Technique Can Help When You Have ADHD
The ADHD Body Double: A Unique Tool For Getting Things Done
What is 'body doubling' for ADHD?
👉We hope you will join us if you are looking for support and community. lease email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael if you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story.
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Today’s episode is honest and heartwarming. Phoebe Anderson has great resilience, intelligence,determination and a sweetness which the world needs more of.
🐝Phoebe is turning 21 and is at the beginning of her ADHD understanding. She has a referral and isbooked in for her first appointment with a psychiatrist (in what is quite a lengthy diagnosis processin Australia).
🐝We discuss task paralysis and procrastination. Until recently, her “to start the task is where it ends,” and “will it ever get better?” Self-reflection led to a deeper understanding of herself and her ADHD tendencies. These insights gave her some useful strategies to cope with these two huge productivity disruptors.
🐝She speaks openly about the challenges she faced studying at university and her desire to reach her fullpotential and flourish. We discuss how ADHD/ADD women tend to feel like they aren’t “reaching their potential.”
🐝And how “body doubling” helps some ADHD-ers get more done when they have someone else in the room with them.
🐝She also shares thoughts, excitement, and hope around the next steps. She is open to the possibility of medication in conjunction with other support and coping strategies to ease the strain she has been feeling.
💡Phoebe speaks to people who are struggling about the importance of being seen and heard. She gives an example of the joy and relief which came from being in a space which was held for her so that she could express the pain of “it is so hard.”
😊And the positive side of her ADHD brain? The unique perspective she brings to a situation and herextraordinary attention to detail in emotional intelligence.
We know you will enjoy this episode.
Links:
Online ADHD Assessment
“Body Doubling” for ADHD-ers Articles:
How The Body Doubling Technique Can Help When You Have ADHD
The ADHD Body Double: A Unique Tool For Getting Things Done
What is 'body doubling' for ADHD?
👉We hope you will join us if you are looking for support and community. lease email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael if you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story.
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In this episode, Ruth and Rachael take a personal look at one of the well-known traits of ADHD/ADD, Task Paralysis.
Our conversation unfolds in true ADHD fashion. It meanders through challenges we face and how we adjust, cope, and manage these traits to date. Here is a loose round-up of our gleanings…
🐝We explore what task paralysis (or ADHD paralysis) is.
Rachael shares the difficulty of getting started on some tasks, particularly if it's overwhelming or boring.
Ruth brings up neurasthenics and passes on wisdom around neuro aesthetics shared by Dr. T. Swart (neuroscientist and former Psychiatrist).
🐝We dip into task completion-says it all. Do you have to force yourself over the finish line? Are you happy to abandon a task part way through? Or do you need to persevere to the end (often to your detriment)?
🐝Rachael shares her “two bucket” approach to ‘shiny’ opportunities. Plus some extra tips on overcommitting too soon.
🐝Exhaustion in ADHD women and some of the deeper causes.
Rachael suggests we start making and keeping promises to ourselves that are achievable, manageable, and energising for us.
Ruth talks about the benefits of understanding our Ayurvedic body types as a way of supporting ourselves holistic approach to ADHD well-being, interoception, and listening to/working with our bodies.
📌Links:
ADHD Paralysis Article from the Frida Care Team
Tuning into Your Body episode from Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
👉We hope you will join us if you are looking for support and community. Please email Leonie "Ruth" or Rachael if you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story.
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The first guest interview for the podcast and what a cracker!
Melody Humphreys……………………………………
In her words, “I'm a 46-year-old woman, who until 8 months ago still believed I was 42. Not because I was lying to myself or others, but because I truly was not paying that much attention. To date, I have doggy-paddled my way through life, and somehow, I'm still above water and enjoying the swim. At age 30 (or somewhere close to it) I was diagnosed with ADHD, but I prefer to call it bumble-bee thinking. I buzz around, seemingly with no sense of direction, but I get there in the end.”
😊We bumble through a three-way conversation in which Melody shares personal and poignant insights into her ADHD journey. Melody has a particularly joyful and positive attitude to life.
🤗The conversation touches on the importance of interdependence, knowing that we are not alone, and surrounding ourselves with a great team.
🗝️We talk about trusting our instincts and trusting ourselves as a protective measure, rather than relying on the judgment of others.
💡We hear familiar phrases such as “I can’t turn off my brain”, and the risk-taking response of “ I can do that,” without considering whether we are equipped to do it. Or whether it is the best choice for us.
Melody shares some of the nightmare journey she had with medication and her unfolding into a place of peace.
📌Melody also shares the “ice block” tip: holding an ice cube on the roof of her mouth with her tongue to bring her back on track! The opening and closing of freezer doors will reverberate around the world as ADHD women reach for the icetray…
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👋Our initial conversation roams widely, warmly, and we hope wisely🤞
We share what we hope to get and give through the podcast:
👉a support community
👉aims for an easy, relaxed, and informal tone
👉above all, we hope that ADHD women will feel seen, heard, acknowledged, accepted, and celebrated
A little bit of our back stories pop up in conversation...more to come later 😊
We chat about rhythms and routines. And the importance of both consistency and novelty.
Ruth shares insights:
💡into aspects of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic lifestyle *If you are interested in going down that rabbit hole: The book, Living Ayurveda by Claire Ragozzino. Low Tox Life Podcast-Episode 371-Dr. Shivani Gupta are Ruth's recommendations*
💡a conversation with a young woman approaching the hurdles of diagnosis
💡using muscle memory to help habits stick
Rachael introduces the analogy of training wheels and how all superpowers can make other tasks more of a challenge.
And touches on this “phenomenon” of ADHD and ADD women recently. And how the influx contributes to the lack of available resources to get help (either professional or informal support).
Our own difficulty finding community is the inspiration for this podcast. We hope you will join us if you are looking for support and community. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] if you have discovered you have ADHD/ADD as an adult woman and want to share your story.
