Rich & Rox (ADHD Love) FINALLY open up about Autism, Arguments + ADHD Confusions!

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Jun 25, 2024

Authors Rich & Rox share insights on ADHD in relationships, music industry struggles, trauma connections, and family dynamics. They discuss managing stress, sobriety in rock music, and embracing ADHD eccentricities. The conversation also touches on neurodivergent challenges, negative core beliefs, impulsivity in business ventures, and the creation of the Dubby app.

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ANECDOTE

Burnout

Rox felt burnt out after releasing a book, touring, and moving.
She realized she shouldn't do all of those things in one month.

INSIGHT

Guilt and Shame

Rox and Rich realized that Rox carries a lot of shame and guilt for not contributing equally to tasks.
Rich, however, feels no such guilt when Rox takes on more responsibility.

ANECDOTE

Rox Box

Rox tried to pack a box during the move but did a poor job, creating a "Rox box."
The box was disorganized and didn't stack well, highlighting Rox's struggles with practical tasks.

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Alex welcomes back Rich & Rox, two-time Sunday Times best selling authors, creators of the body doubling app called Dubbi and founders of the globally recognised brand, ADHD Love!

Topics:

00:00 Trailer

02:16 What have you been up to and what have you learned about yourselves in the past 7 months!

06:48 Have you had any huge ADHD realisations since we last had you on? Either Rox about your own ADHD, or Rich as a close observer of ADHD?

09:45 So, no ADHD diagnosis for you yet Rich?

13:44 Rich, are there still things you just have trouble understanding about ADHD no matter how often they're explained?

15:34 Rox, be honest, when was the last time you used ADHD to get out of an argument?

28:02 Rich, which one of Rox’s ADHD traits is most likely to cause an argument in your relationship?

31:51 What does a good day look like in your household?

34:36 What does a bad day look like?

35:39 Sobriety and how that’s impacted Rox’s music career

39:48 How do you manage RSD when navigating the music industry?

44:11 I've always wanted to ask a musician, what do you think the association between ADHD and music is?

46:58 Has taking to the stage again dug up anything within you, either insecurities or passion for performing?

50:08 So Rich, when was the last time you had a moment of "Thank god Rox is NOT neurotypical" and you found yourself really cherishing Rox's eccentricities?

52:09 Do you consider that ADHD could be trauma related?

56:30 Rox, has your father now accepted your diagnosis?

60:13 Rox, my producer has a personal question for you…

01:03:46 The ‘ADHD item’ segment

01:05:47 Why your new book is called ‘Small Talk’

01:20:38 Do any heartwarming stories from your audience spring to mind?

01:24:08 Washing machine of woes

01:31:18 Your most impulsive thing

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