

ADHDAF
Laura Mears-Reynolds
Raising hell and ADHD awareness in every country in the world! Late discovered ADHDer turned ADHD Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds isn't just a 'hun' in leopard print, she's a rebel with a cause. These crucial conversations educate, validate, shame eradicate and aim to be part of the push for systemic change. The ADHDAF+ Charity Founder, ADHDAF Emporium Co-Director and Leopard Print Army Leader wants you to know that you are not alone or 'too much', that RSD is just 'Really Sh*t Daydreams' and ADHD IS NOT A TREND. ADHDAF is not a podcast, it's Pirate Radio!
Former Co-Host Dawn exited Oct '23
Former Co-Host Dawn exited Oct '23
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Oct 6, 2025 • 34min
'The Many Faces of ADHD' AF: Part 2
Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and Charity: WE MADE ADHDAF+ Charity happen!*Find out more about the 4th annual ADHDAF DAY HERE* Grab an ADHDAF+ Fundraiser ADHD Awareness Ribbon Pin HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, PMDD, Cancer. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in this episode you can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE - Check out the amazing breast cancer charity Coppafeel HEREIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so 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! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!

Oct 1, 2025 • 51min
'The MANY Faces of ADHD' AF Part 1: ADHD Awareness Month '25
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in this episode you can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so 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! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Most ADHD Things July/August '25
ADHDAF Day is fast approaching as it’s almost ADHD awareness Month! Nicole joins me to raise ‘ADHD elbow’ ;) in all seriousness, ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community We are all in this together!Trigger Warning: contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's, the odd squeal and general too-muchness.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE - Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Charity Fundraiser HERE- Laura’s sofa saga PART 1 and PART 2 You can connect with literally like-minded legends for daily online events and a private DIscord forum by joining ADHDAF Podcast Listeners Patreon Community HERE. THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and for all of your support!Hope to see you online in Leopard Print for ADHDAF Day 2025! FIND OUT MORE HEREBIG LOVELauraLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!

Sep 23, 2025 • 33min
ADHD & Perimenopausal AF with Charlotte Body
HAVE WE GOT A TREAT FOR YOU...my guest, Charlotte Body impulsively gifts FREE VIP TICKETS to the UK's biggest Women's Health event to all listeners at the end of this episode! Not only is that a fantastic Most ADHD Thing to conclude this informative and wonderful chinwag with the founder of Pause Live, but I'm also very excited that this is my first ever visual podcast on Spotify! EEEK! (only downside is, the new recording platform has cancelled out my cackling - but perhaps that's not such a bad thing?! ) :) Alongside Charlotte’s own ADHD 'safari'; discovering her neurodivergence due to perimenopause; we discuss endometriosis, PMDD, internalised mysogyny, Dyslexia, Verbal Dyslexia, and owning who you are to live your best life in midlife... just don't mention Zara! ;) TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in the episode: - GRAB FREE TICKETS HERE (code shared at the end) - Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast Listeners you can do so 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 @lauraisadhdafI can’t wait to be part of the ADHD Workshop at @pauselive in London on Sat 4th Oct! Hope to see you there... don't forget to grab those free VIP tickets before Charlotte's team find out and cancel the 'secret code! :) Thank you SO MUCH for listening. I'd love to hear from you! Why not drop me a comment or review or hit those stars and please share to spread the word to help others benefit from this crucial conversation!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken at the Heartbreakers Club finale of Lu in Lu Land's 'Self Love Unleashed Camp '25' - where Charlotte and I met

Sep 21, 2025 • 2min
WTF is ADHDAF?
A rebel with a cause unites an army... in LEOPARD PRINT! ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity and ADHDAF Emporium and though all things ADHDAF raise awareness and funds for the Charity, all are entirely separate entities. Resources for support available HEREYOU ARE NOT ALONE.Jingle by Sessionz

Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
ADHD Time Blindness: What is time?!
People with ADHD often experience difficulty in accurately perceiving the passage of time and estimating task duration, leading to challenges with planning, punctuality, and prioritising tasks. If you struggle with Time Blindness it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE....And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Beth and Kate; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it!We hope that you can come chat about Time Blindness at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support GroupTRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HEREAs mentioned in this episode you can:- Donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ CharityIf you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support you can do so 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! I'd be so grateful if you would please comment/review/share to help me get the word out and to help others feel validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo by @Reubeshoot at House of Wingz event: Blackpool Style AssemblySupport the show

Jul 29, 2025 • 46min
ADHD and Motivation: What Motivates You?
Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do! If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can join us to chat about Motivation at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group 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, misdiagnosis, cancer and suicide.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Sponsor a spot or donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser 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- AUSTRALIA listeners Live Show form HERE- DUBLIN listeners Live Show form HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Come to Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Camp with me HEREEnormous 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! Please comment/review/share to help others feel more validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken after ADHDAF Bingo in The Bad Bitch Assembly at Camp VC Support the show

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
Most ADHD Things May/June '25
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief. The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together!Trigger Warning: contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's, the odd squeal and general 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 ADHDAF+ Charity's support groups HERE- Find out more about The BIG ADHD Fundraiser HERE- DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- APPLY to become an ADHDAF+ Support Group Facilitator/ become an Ambassador/ Volunteer HERE- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog HERE- Grab a ticket for Blackpool Style Assembly / ADHD Bingo Afterparty HERE- Watch ADHDAF Alien Nation Tour Live Recording Charity Fundraiser HERE - Come Camping with Lu in Lu Land at Self Love Unleashed Camp HERE with 10% off using this discount code: SLR_2025_10 Though all things ADHDAF promote and fundraise for ADHDAF+; the Charity is an entirely separate entity.You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends for daily online events and a private DIscord forum by joining ADHDAF PODCAST'S Patreon Community HEREALL OF THE GRATITUDE to the Community Members for keeping this podcast going and advert free for over 3 years!THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and for all of your support!BIG LOVELauraLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Support the show

Jun 29, 2025 • 40min
ADHD Masking: How do we Unmask?
'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

Jun 25, 2025 • 49min
ADHD Burnout: Overcommitting, Overcompensating, OVER IT!
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