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'ADHD Masking can involve consciously or unconsciously adopting behaviours that align with neurotypical expectations, often to fit in, avoid judgment, or meet societal demands.' But how do we unmask? Well first, we need to identify how and where we mask, or rather 'wear different hats to suit the occasion'  We hope that you can unmask at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group in JULY.Thank you Kim, Tracy and Ruth for this crucial conversation!TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE-Listen to Dr Nighat explain the impact our hormones can have on our ADHD Symptoms HERE- Listen to Catieosaurus explain Alexithymia and how we can identify emotions HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- You can grab a copy of  Lou O'Connell's book on ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials: @adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening, and hope to meet you at one of the support groups or in the online community soon!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Orignal photograph by Dopamine & Daydreams at ADHDAF Retreat Support the show

Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF 'safari' to Blackpool Promenade for a chinwag with Mother of House of Wingz: Aishley Bell-Docherty, as we attempt to extinguish the fiery flames instead of fanning the ever glowing embers of Burnout! ...And you can join us in real life for The Blackpool Style Assembly, an immersive multi-catwalk event, boycotting fast fashion and championing neurodivergent and Blackpool creatives to raise funds for ADHDAF+ & Skool of Street Charities. One ticket gets you entry to BOTH the fashion show (with an ADHDAF Emporium grand finale) and the ADHDAF Sunday Social at the Ferny, where raising ADHD awareness meets Bingo and Karaoke. Grab your ticket HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol, relationship struggles, and self loathing, If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Get a ticket for the Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Watch the Style Assembly Documentary HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity.If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.Thank you SO MUCH for listening, and hope to meet you in Blackpool, at one of the free ADHDAF+ support groups or in the online community soonLaura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporium@lauraisadhdafPhoto of Aishley & Laura singing karaoke in leopard print at Ferny House HotSupport the show

This is a VERY special episode featuring some of the incredible cyclists of The Big ADHD Fundraiser. From 1st - 3rd Aug '25, these legends are cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days! This inspirational team of ADHDers share WHY they have taken on this challenge to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities. These late discovered ADHD adults are stepping up to do their bit for the ADHD Community and helping push for change to try to save future generations tfrom suffering as we have. I SALUTE YOU ALL! TRIGGER WARNING: contains mentions of very sensitive topics including; fatal accident, premature mortality, bereavement, addiction, drug use, depression, anxiety, suicide, self harm, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health crisis, work struggles and unemployment. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please reach out for help HERE - If you are able, we would be so very grateful if your could DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Fnd out more from James Brown & Darren about the fundraiser in THIS EPISODE- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity Support Groups, and sign up for email reminders for Peer Support and ADHD Bingo Seminars HERE- Buy one of Darren's Handmade Pens and 75% will be donated to the fundraiserEnormous thanks to all the cyclists: Darren, Claire, Beth, Katie, Micky, Jill, Steph, Tracy, Ronny, Richard & Emily! To all who have donated and helped raise awareness about this fundraiser. And to the ADHDAF Podcast Online Peer Support Community for inspiring and informing the work of ADHDAF+ Charity.  Sending our condolences and deepest sympathies to Tracy, and to all who love Thomas Agathangelou. This episode is dedicated to Thomas and to all of our absent friends taken too soon due to a lack of support and understanding of ADHD. You can help Darren and the Team on their mission by donating or even just by sharing this episode or the fundraising page; and we would all be so grateful for your support! Thanks so much, and hope to see you at July's London and Birmingham ADHDAF+ groups for ADHD Bingo!BIG LOVE Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!*though ADHDAF Podcast inspired the creation of and helps fundraise for ADHDAF+ Charity, the two are entirely separate entities!Support the show

Do you struggle with Relationships / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / a fear of being perceived and Self Loathing? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! And neither am I... I'm joined by Nicole Nadler, for an impromptu and chaotic chinwag on all of the above... with some very helpful tips to boot. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, addiction, bullying, relationship struggles, self loathing, conflict, and loneliness. If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups for ADHD adults of marginalised genders HERE- Apply to Start a local ADHDAF+ Group / Become an Ambassador /Volunteer HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Show Recording HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Listen to the ADHD & Grief episode HEREIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally likeminded legends for invaluable Peer support HERE- Monthly Membership includes daily Zoom body doubling, a private Discord Community, Accountability Squads, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind the scenes, Exclusives, 10% off ADHDAF Emporium, Meet-ups and online events like quizzes and Self Care Club. NO DIAGNOSIS NECESSARY and 10% of members fees donated to ADHDAF+ Charity. Though the work of ADHDAF Podcast inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps fundraise and promote Charity events; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities. I hope to see you at Lu in Lu Land's Show in Norwich, and/or online in the Podcast Peer Support Community!Big LOVE, thank you so much for listening and for all of your support,Laura x@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporium@lauraisadhdafPhoto Credit: @dopamineanddaydreams from our ADHDAF Emporium Tent at Flackstock Festival 2024Support the show

Despite hayfever hell and post London move exhaustion, we celebrate three years with the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) and mentions of grief and bereavement, transphobia, accidental injury, menty b's, very loud cackling, squealing, general too-muchness and a very croaky voice. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Grab a copy of ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Fundraiser HERE- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Register Interest to Cylcle HERE and Donate if you are able HERE- Unite 4 Trans Rights with Bimini HERE- Vote for me to win 'Positive Role Model' for Disability in the NDA Awards HERE- Grab a ticket for Blackpool Style Assembly & ADHD Bingo Afterparty HERE- Come say hi at our ADHDAF Emporium Pop up at Lu in Lu Land's show in Bristol HERE and Norwich HEREThough all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+, the Charity is an entirely separate entity. Find out more HEREYou can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends and join the Zoom quiz to celebrate ADHDAF's 3rd Birthday in the Patreon Peer Support Community HEREALL OF THE GRATITUDE to the Members for keeping this podcast going fo 3 whole years! LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and all of your support! BIG LOVE from us in the Big Smoke!LauraPhoto taken at ADHDAF's 3rd Birthday party for Patreon Members in London 02.05.25Support the show

All aboard 'Susie': the neon leopard print bus....ADHDAF Emporium are hitting the road with Lou Featherstone for her Self Love Unleashed Tour! One ‘little’ problem… GRIEF. Oh, and ADHD! As explored in the episode in honour of my Mum,  grief exacerbates ADHD symptoms - one example; I can’t keep track of any of the dates and locations of the Lu in Lu Land Tour! BUT we will get there… and how do we get there? TOGETHER!  This chaotic chinwag with three Neurodivergent Women is all about empowerment through connection, and it has a VERY happy ending! Team work truly does make the dream work. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and loud laughter, squeals of excitement, and mentions of grief and bereavement, financial struggles, depression. If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone.  Please do reach out for help HERE- ADHDAF Emporium will be at Lu's Self Love Unleashed Shows in DARTINGTON - DEVON, - BRISTOL and NORWICHand her CAMP in Bedford. - HERE are all of Lou's Events. - Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and Volunteer or Donate HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERESO GRATEFUL to Lou and Steph for this wonderful conversation and for all of their support, and ENORMOUS THANKS to The ADHDAF Online Peer Support Community for keeping this podcast going for almost THREE YEARS! If you would like to join this Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world, come and connect to lean on and learn from literally likeminded legends HERE - Monthly Membership includes daily body doubling, a private Discord Community, Accountability Squads, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind the scenes, Exclusives, 10% off ADHDAF Emporium, Meet-ups and online events like quizzes and Self Care Club. NO DIAGNOSIS NECESSARY! I hope to see you on Lu's incredible tour and/or online in the Peer Support Community! CARPE THE DAMN DIEM!Big LOVELaura x@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporiumSupport the show

We're griefy AF! So all the more reason to have a giggle. It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing and mentions of grief and bereavement, accidental injury, blood, kidnapping (though nobody was actually kidnapped!)accidental injury, emotional outbursts, claustrophobia - in the context of Gemma Collins impressions, menty b's, very loud cackling, squeaky voices and too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTIf you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Register Interest to Cylcle HERE and Donate if you are able HERE- Watch Rosie Turner's 'surprise' LinkedIn Live for IWD HERE- Enter the ADHDAF Emporium Giveaway HERE Though all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+, the Charity is an entirely separate entity. Find out more HERE You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support CommunityThank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for almost 3 years!Thanks so much for listening, commenting, sharing and contributing to this episode, as all help raise crucial ADHD Awareness and eradicate shame!BIG LOVELaura xSupport the show

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret MeadThe perfect quote for The Big ADHD Fundraiser! REGISTER insterest to cycle any or all of the days: HEREDONATE to the fundraiser HERE Find out more about ADHDAF+ HEREFind out more about ADHDadultUK HERE I've been trying to keep this secret for MONTHS! The most exciting news EVER, shared here in a relaxed chinwag with Dr James Brown of ADHDadultUK and the founder of the third annual BIG ADHD Fundraiser, Darren.  Shared on the very day of the first ever ADHDAF+ Peer Support Group, launching in the silver City of Aberdeen, where this podcast began! I could not be more grateful to Darren, Claire, Beth, Kirsty and all of the team behind this INCREDIBLE fundraiser for including ADHDAF+ Charity this year! But WAIT FOR IT... not only are they cycling 288 miles through Scotland, Wales and England in LEOPARD PRINT to honour ADHDAF's Leopard Print Army (the community that inspired the Charity) but THEY'VE EVEN GOT A LEOPARD PRINT SUPPORT VEHICLE!!! I can't cope!! In all seriousness, this event has raised £19K over the last two years for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty Charity... and as shared in this episode by ADHD adults Podcast host James; that money has created a legacy which will benefit hundreds of thousands of ADHDers for many years to come! ALL OF THE FEELS and absolutely all of the respect and gratitude to Darren and the Big ADHD Fundraiser crew! You are helping ADHDAF+ Charity get up and running, so that we can connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and Wales. We cannot say THANK YOU enough!TW: Contains swearing and mentions of bullying, low self worth and difficulties faced due to ableism and unidentified ADHD.  If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone.  Please do reach out for help HEREWe are ONE Community, and TOGETHER we thrive. LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! Laura X*Though ADHDAF Podcast and all things ADHDAF inspired and help fundraise for the Charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entitySupport the show

BIG NEWS! Celebrating the very first ADHDAF+ Charity in-person Peer Support Group, happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025 - back where it all began - in Aberdeen, Scotland(!) AND introducing the Board of Trustees, and first Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator.  Edinburgh, Cardiff and London groups will start in April 2025, with MANY MORE beginning in May and beyond... ADHDAF+ Charity aims to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and Wales. If you would like to Volunteer to host an in-person Peer Support Group in your local area, fundraise or donate to ADHDAF+ Charity, you can do so HEREYou can sign up to our newsletter by adding your email address at the bottom of our website to be the first to know about upcoming groups, events and more HEREIf you are an ADHD adult of marginalised gender and you happen to be anywhere near Aberdeen on Wednesday 5th March; come and connect with peers at Four Pillars Community Room, Regents Quay at 6pm at the first ever ADHDAF+ Charity Peer Support Group.  Enormous thanks to the Board of Trustees, Volunteers, Fundraisers, ADHDAF Podcast Online Community Members, all event attendees and every single listener - YOU have helped make this happen! It has been a long old safari to get here, but WE DID IT!THANK  YOU SO MUCH!Laura * though ADHDAF Podcast, Online Community and ADHDAF Emporium all help to promote and raise funds for the Charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entity *Support the show

Dedicated to my Mother - Jennifer Reynolds MBE - who passed away on 29th January 2025. Trigger Warning: This episode focuses on recent grief, mourning, bereavement, trauma, traumatic grief, with mentions of medical negligence, cancer, death, self harm, eating struggles, insomnia, depression, anxiety, losing a parent, loss of a loved one and how all of this impacts ADHD symptoms and vice versa. If you are grieving or in need of help, you are not alone. lo siento. Please do reach out for help HERE To quote the coat of arms of Mum's home, Trinidad and Tobago'Together we aspire. Together we achieve.'    Please join me in taking URGENT action to:- Stop THE NHS RIGHT TO CHOOSE CHANGES- Petition to REVIEW THE ACCESS TO WORK SCHEME- Save THE NHS GRAMPIAN AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENT PATHWAYSWE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you would like to donate to the Leopard Print Army fundraiser for ADHDAF+ Charity created in honour of Mum, you can do so HEREYou can join the ADHDAF Online Community for invaluable peer support HERE and find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity HEREThank you so much for listening and meeting the needs of this griever 'to find the words for the loss, to say the words aloud and to know that the words have been heard.'Life is tough my darlings, but SO ARE WE. Laura xSupport the show