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ADHDAFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...2023-10-031h 40
ADHDAFS2.Ep5: Self-Diagnosed AuDHD at 70 - Kit WaringHaving been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed.At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejectio...2023-09-2656 min
ADHDAFS2.Ep4:Rach Idowu - ADHD,Intersectionality,Work & CommunicationSO excited to be joined by Rach Idowu for this very special episode!Featured in NY Times,BBC,Stylist & more;late diagnosed ADHD LEGEND works tirelessly to raise ADHD Awareness with her informative content.She created ADHD Flashcards to help identify the symptoms.Rach gave us so many pearls in this blether!Including:ADHD and Intersectionality-People from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities are left out of a lot of the conversation and research on ADHD. Impacts can be even more detrimental to those who may not have the financial support and support f...2023-09-191h 06
ADHDAFS2.Ep3:ADHD Love, Self-Harm & Addiction Recovery with Rox & RichThanks to ADHD LOVE Couple Rox & Rich for this insightful & inspirational Blether.With 2 legendary guests,this episode is longer than usual as it would’ve been a disservice to listeners to cut any out!The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari!TW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuse. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach ou...2023-09-121h 45
ADHDAFS2.Ep2:Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) - AuDHD, Sex Dungeons & DragonsNo, that's not a grammatical error in the title, the LEGENDARY Catieosaurus 'works in both kinds of Dungeons!' :) This VERY special blether features possibly the best 'Most ADHD Thing' of ALL TIME! Our favourite Pirate Wench Cate Osborn is a certified Sex Educator with late diagnosed ADHD, who is also currently seeking a diagnosis for Autism. A mental health advocate, full-time Content Creator, Co-host of Infinite Quest Podcast, Professional Streamer and TTRPG Influencer. Alongside sharing her struggles with conflicting sides to her brain, 'inside her there are two wolves!'; she focusses on ADHD Ad...2023-09-051h 17
ADHDAFS2.Ep1:Dr Nighat Arif - ADHD, Hormones & PerimenopauseWE'RE BACK!Kicking of Season 2 with a VERY special Guest:Women's Health Expert & Resident Dr of BBC Breakfast & ITV's This Morning: Dr Nighat Arif . MASSIVE THANK YOU to this legendary lady for explaining the relationship between Hormones & ADHD & educating us about Perimenopause, Menopause & Endometriosis. She also shares her experience as a Dyslexic GP, & sheds light on the ADHD Diagnosis Crisis & the misogyny in medicine she works tirelessly to eradicate. Dr Nighat Arif's knowledge has been comprised into an INCREDIBLE book, appropriately named THE KNOWLEDGE: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause. 'A life-saving book for...2023-08-291h 16