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Homebirth Stories AustraliaS2 EP: 22 Emma - Two Births, Hospital Birth, Homebirth, Doula, Nutritional challenges, COVID, Student Midwife, Prolapse, 2nd Degree Tear, PND, PNA, Private MidwifeSend us a textIn today’s episode, we chat with Emma, who shares her two distinct birth stories. Emma's first experience took place within the hospital system during COVID, where she faced challenges such as having an unknown midwife, being unable to bring her doula into the birth space, and not accessing the birth pool when she wanted. She reflects on how the care she received significantly impacted her experience.After this, Emma shifted her mindset for her second pregnancy and birth, empowering herself to make informed decisions. She hired a private midwife and we...2024-11-052h 17
ADHDAFThe Most ADHD Things of January '24After 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!Come see myself and the crew in real life...2024-02-0639 min
ADHDAF2 years Diagnosed ADHD AF (Part 2)Part 2 of this very special 2 parter... I know I said this would be shorter and out in the morning but I went on a magical side quest as you'll hear at the end... I am joined by ADHDAF Events Superstar Nicole Nadler...can anyone remember what her Edinburgh Fringe show is called?! ;) ;) And the LEGEND that saved the day - keeping me going at my lowest ebb; Ally MacDonald for questions, reflections and ridiculousness... followed by a blether with the Big man himself. With a couple of enormous realisations thrown in...WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! Se...2024-01-2958 min
ADHDAF2 years Diagnosed ADHD AF (Part 1)In January 2022 at the age of 38 I got diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD. In this two part episode I'm attempting to use my own late diagnosis 'safari' as a case study by 'interviewing' different people in my life to hear their reflections of the difference a year can make. Whilst some share childhood memories, others are behind the scenes ADHDAF team members... all are chosen family that have helped me in my darkest hours. From playground politics, to raving , to grieving, to activism. It has been a challenge putting all of this out there (and I d...2024-01-281h 00
ADHDAFNEW Evidence: ADHD & The Menstrual Cycle with Dr Nighat ArifHow's that break from the podcast working out? C'mon it's been over 2 whole weeks! :) In any case, on discovering new evidence that High & Low Estrogen Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms I HAD TO share it! As ever, I'm NOT an expert, just a late diagnosed ADHDer..but I'll tell you who is:THE LEGENDARY Dr Nighat Arif! BBC Breakfast & ITV This Morning's Resident Dr returns to explore what Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory means, to give us all some invaluable advice,& to invite us to join her Women's Health Collective. SO GRATEFUL for her support of this podcast and all of her...2024-01-1639 min
ADHDAFThe Most ADHD Things of 2023Recorded on New Years Eve in a hotel room in London. My husband 'Big' and I might not be anywhere near as funny as we think we are but we hope you find this very special episode mildly amusing at least! :) After an entire day hyperfocussing with no logic whatsoever on finding my favourite Most ADHD Thing entries of the year, my glamorous, gargantuan assistant 'the fluttering heart' of ADHDAF 'helps' me read them. The ultimate Shame Eradicator, 'The Most ADHD Thing' serves to raise ADHD Awareness with humour, allowing us to laugh at the ridiculous situations...2023-12-3150 min
ADHDAFThe ADHD AF Twixmas SpecialIf you've just discovered this podcast, this isn't the usual run of things... this is an EXTRA SPECIAL Episode reflecting on the ADHD AF Christmas Tour & bringing some festive community feels at a time when even the neurotypicals don't know what day of the week it is!Created whilst festering like a sickly Tiny Tim having once again taken on a bit 'too much', I couldn't not say thank you to all of the MANY that made the RIDICULOUS ADHD Awareness Raising Live Show possible these last few weeks and spread some last minute Christmas cheesiness with...2023-12-2756 min
ADHDAFF***k Christmas! With Mrs AuDHDHelping me close Season 2 with a bang is Sam Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast & charity ADHDadultuk, AKA Mrs ADHD!I wonder if Sam will change her name to Mrs AuDHD?I'm so grateful to The ADHD Adults for their support of ADHDAF & all of the amazing work Sam, her husband James & Alex do!Can't wait to see Sam at the Birmingham event & her & James at the London show & all of you coming to ALL XMAS EVENTS Sam shares insights into being both Autistic & ADHD,& a very different take on self love.This legendary lady gives Christmas the finger...2023-12-031h 11
ADHDAFRiyadh Khalaf: ADHD, Meds Shortage Support & Digital DetoxI'm made up to share this impromptu and chaotic blether with my new BFF! ;) I was introduced to the wonderful work of Celebrity Masterchef winner, Author and BBC Morning Live Superstar Riyadh Khalaf when @ADHDFatherUK tagged me in his amazing support video for those of us struggling to access ADHD Medication. I was immediately enamoured, and slid into his DMs to try and get him on... just a couple of hours later we recorded this chinwag filled with 'humanity, heart & humour'. Anyone else with me on the overfamiliarity thing? Perhaps we actually are besties an...2023-11-281h 07
ADHDAFS2.Ep10: The ADHD AF Community speaks & Dawn Says GoodbyeIf you've just found us, this isn't the usual episode length or format,this is an EXTRA SPECIAL EPISODE!We close ADHD Awareness Month with our last Podcast recording as a Duo!Dawn's stepping down-but will remain an active member of our Online Peer Support Community. Find out why HERE MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains alcohol consumption, gallows humour & swearing. We tackle some very triggering topics!Including: suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation,abusive relationships, breakups, divorce, childhood bullying, financial/family/parental/pregnancy/conception & work struggles, self...2023-10-312h 16
The ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastADHDAF meets The ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodConnection and community... it's always better together, right?This week's guests are brilliant Laura & Dawn from the ADHD AF Podcast. Laura and Dawn moved to the same street, at the same time, at the same age, with the same undiagnosed difference. On discovering the enormous impact that ADHD has had on their lives and the horrifying number of mis and undiagnosed ADHDers like them, they partnered up to use their voices to raise awareness, break the stigma, and to share their experiences in the hope of helping others. We decided to join together this week for a special ADHD Awareness...2023-10-2648 min
ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastADHDAF meets The ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodConnection and community... it's always better together, right?This week's guests are brilliant Laura & Dawn from the ADHD AF Podcast. Laura and Dawn moved to the same street, at the same time, at the same age, with the same undiagnosed difference. On discovering the enormous impact that ADHD has had on their lives and the horrifying number of mis and undiagnosed ADHDers like them, they partnered up to use their voices to raise awareness, break the stigma, and to share their experiences in the hope of helping others. We decided to join together this week...2023-10-2648 min
ADHDAFS2.Ep9: B2B - Kate Moryoussef Collaboration & ADHDAF Day SpecialFor our penultimate episode of ADHD Awareness Month & as Co-hosts; we talk #ADHDAFDay - which saw the launch of our Make it Count Campaign and we collaborate in back to back podswap interviews with Kate Moreyoussef; who will be sharing her interview of us on her amazing ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast on Thursday 26th Oct.ADHD lifestyle & wellbeing coach & EFT practitioner, mum of four, and fellow ADHDer Kate is passionate about harnessing our wellbeing to work alongside our brains and enhance our lives as women with ADHD. Kate shares her ADHD Safari & pearls with us in th...2023-10-241h 10
ADHDAFIt's always darkest before the DAWN!We have an ENORMOUS, EMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Dawn of a new era! Be prepared for a rollercoaster of a Bonus Blether; in which Dawn shares massive and confronting realisations which have lead her to embark on a new chapter. This episode is the audio from 5 videos we recorded separately and then together (hence the differing sound quality) please persevere to the end, as we conclude on a very happy note. SHE'S DIVING OUT FANNY FIRST! :) Dawn is eternally grateful to all of you who donated to help her get her ADHD Diagnosis at the end of 2022. 2023-10-221h 07
She Thrives ADHD, The PodcastADHD as Females: Laura and Dawn Explore their Route to Self-AcceptanceSend us a textEver wondered what it's like to navigate life when your brain is a Ferrari with bicycle brakes? Meet Laura and Dawn, co-hosts of the podcast ADHD as Females, who chronicle their journey through late ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Their podcast, a labour of love, has become a beacon of hope for people around the world, shedding light on issues of mental health, women's health, and the challenges in our healthcare system.Laura and Dawn guide us through the labyrinth of accumulated shame that often shadows relationships and candidly share their struggle...2023-09-141h 10
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
The North East CornerThe North East Corner #86 - ADHD As FemalesEpisode 86.
As previously mentioned, we've been wanting to speak more about Neurodiversity since the release of Neglect In Moray in December. Was a pleasure to have a chat with Dawn & Laura, the hosts of the ADHDAF podcast. The conversation covers how Dawn & Laura first met and how their friendship has grown so fast through all they've experienced together, ADHDAF gaining a global audience, What needs to change in the current systems for neurodiverse people, and what it was like doing a UK wide live show tour.
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The Squarepeg Podcast97. S8 E5: Finding logic in chaos, burnout, and reconnecting with our internal compass and autistic joyMartine van Bijlert is a writer and researcher from the Netherlands. Now 52, she grew up in Iran and worked in places like Kabul, Grozny and Tehran as an aid worker, diplomat and researcher. She now divides her time between her own creative projects and her work for the Afghanistan Analysts Network, a Kabul-based think tank she founded with friends. She is self-identified autistic and ADHD, and says she feels like she has always been surrounded by neurodivergent people, as a child, during her studies and in her work abroad, and perhaps because of that she thought things w...2023-04-291h 01
ADHDAFEpisode 52 - Laura & Dawn get real!1 day until we go on Tour,1 week until our 1 year anniversary of ADHDAF!This penultimate blether of Season 1 is the most ADHDAF episode of the lot!There's so much going on; including an epiphany and tears. STRAP YOURSELVES IN as we lay ourselves bare after almost falling at the final hurdle.It's time to face reality in order to give ADHDAF longevity. This year of weekly episodes (& bonuses, merchandise, tour planning, community creating and activism!) has been one hell of a ride,we honestly can't say thank you enough!EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Big for letting this podcast take...2023-04-251h 28