This mini episode is part 4 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to Marianne, Jenny & Kim for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, risky behaviour, ableism, bullying, family struggles, low self esteemIf you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt’s also Dyspraxia Awareness Week; find out more about the commonly co-occurring condition HERE & HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

Jayne Walsham, mother of the late Jodi Walsham, shares her daughter's heartbreaking journey to highlight the dangers of lengthy ADHD assessment waiting lists. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition, not just a mental health issue. Jayne emphasizes the urgent need for timely assessments to prevent systemic failures that lead to tragedies. She also talks about her involvement in the Baton of Hope charity, dedicated to supporting those affected by mental health challenges and advocating for better care.

This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know.Enormous thanks to ADHD Coaching with Olivia, ADHD Let's Talk's Roxanne & Lorie for volunteering their voices and for all of their support.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt’s also Dyspraxia Awareness Week; find out more about the commonly co-occurring condition HERE & HERE You can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/hit those stars, because doing so means that these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your supportLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is the 2nd installment of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. The Leopard is the symbol of Aberdeen, Scotland - where ADHDAF began, it also symbolises bravery, the reclaiming of power, plus I'm a total hun! :) So leopard print has become our uniform of unity. We are the Leopard Print Army HEAR US ROAR! Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, alcoholism, addiction, drug abuse, relationship struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death.If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREIt is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm in awe of the INCREDIBLE work of the late Kris Hallenga. Sign up for self examination reminders from her charity Coppafeel HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityALL THE GRATITUDE to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/ hit those stars, because doing so means these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! ENORMOUS THANKS to ADHDAF Community LEGENDS Ruth, Sarah and Jen from the ADHDAF Retreat for sharing their crucial ADHD messages in this episode! xLet's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your support! Laura xSupport the show

This very special episode was recorded just two days before a team of twelve ADHD LEGENDS including my guest: Rosie Turner cycled from London to Amsterdam, raising over £14K for ADHD Liberty & ADHDadultUK charities. Arriving in Amsterdam on my wonderful friend and very special guest's birthday! CONGRATULATIONS to you all and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rosie! Rosie is the host of ADHD Untangled Podcast, an accredited ADHD Coach, and an ADHD Yoga & Pilates trainer. Rosie is a late discovered ADHDer, who has recently discovered Autistic traits she is currently awaiting Autism assesment. In this interview (interspersed with chaotic chinwag interludes) she shares her experience on the late AuDHD discovery rollercoaster... strap yourselves in! This episode also contains some incredible advice and big announcements... enjoy the ride! Despite already completing their monumental mission, you can still sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS who cycled from London to Amsterdam for these incredible ADHD charities HEREYou can listen to the CEO and founder of ADHD Liberty: Sarah Templeton on ADHDAF HERE and the first ADHD Awareness Month Community special mini episode HERETrigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, criminality, incarcaration, medical negligence, exercise addiction, abuse, relationship struggles. Also contains swearing and gallows humour. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERECheck out the handmade ADHD Awareness Fundraiser Ribbon HEREYou 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 over 2 years!Please help me raise essential awareness this ADHD Awareness Month by hitting those stars/writing a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage.Thank you so much for supporting ADHDAF!We are all in this togetherLaura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know. Enormous thanks to Jill and Gill for volunteering their voices, for all of their support and for being compassionate to how ADHD presents in me - double booking what should have been one to ones with each of them! :) Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, ableism, cancer, long term health conditions, suicide and premature death. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREListen to Riyadh Khalaf's self support stratergies for ADHDers HEREYou can connect with literally likeminded legends like our J/Gill's and support the continuation of this podcast by joining the Patreon Peer Support CommunityEnormous thanks to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!We invite you to join us online Friday 25th Oct for the THIRD ANNUAL ADHDAF DAY! In which we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness. Simply wear at least one leopard print item on 25/10/24 to stand in solidarity with the leopard print army and post a selfie or video on your socials sharing the special message you want the world to know about ADHD, then tag @adhdafpodcast and #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at a time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages. PLEASE SHARE this episode and write a review/ hit those stars, because doing so means these episodes will spread far and wide. Each one contains important information that society NEEDS to know about ADHD and from the very people whose voices have gone unheard for too long! Let's join forces this ADHD Awareness month. LIVES DEPEND ON IT. Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you for your support! Laura xSupport the show

Sarah Templeton, a best-selling ADHD author and activist, shares her inspiring journey as a double ADHD diagnosis bearer. She discusses the complexities of obtaining a diagnosis and the stigma surrounding ADHD, especially in marginalized communities. The conversation dives into her advocacy for life-saving changes in education and criminal justice, highlighting the importance of understanding neurodiversity. While sharing humorous anecdotes, she emphasizes the urgent need for ADHD awareness and support for those navigating life's challenges.

Look who's back! The LEGENDARY Priyanka Patel returns to share her perspective as a Pharmacist with ADHD on the ADHD Medication shortage and Diagnosis crisis. Alongside some nostalgia from her previous ADHDAF Interview (listen HERE) and some of the ridiculousness in between! It's so interesting to see how much has changed for @littlemiss_adhd_ in the last 18months since she was last on... and hearing all about her upcoming book... SO EXCITED TO READ IT!   Thank you so much Priyanka for sharing your expertise and experiences to help raise ADHD Awareness and support the Neurodivergent Community! PS... don't mess with us! ;) xxTrigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, mysogyny, internalised mysogyny, exploitation, ableism racism, societal pressures, cultural pressures, medical negligence, Also contains swearing. If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTSearch the ADHD Medication Directory if you are struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HEREPlease sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREApply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HEREYou 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 over 2 years!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage. We are all in this together.LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! Support the show

Big is back to help me read some of your 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from socials of last month. The ultimate shame eradicator unites the ADHD Community with the knowledge that we are all in this together! Laughing at the things that cause us frustration and embarrassment to break the stigma and raise ADHD Awareness. Please note that ADHD presents differently in every individual and SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. And in a system so broken you could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing - and in many cases - life saving diagnosis and treatment, it bloody well has to be! Lean into the community, drop the shame and let's have a giggle... TW:  contains swearing, dodgy sound quality and editing (due to being hearing impaired) rustling sounds (due to hyperactive fidgeting) and mentions of toilet mishaps, orgasmic trousers, memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, loud laughter 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 Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HEREBrowse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERETo be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HERE Watch this month's Most ADHD Thing winner 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 over 2 years!Jingle by SessionzThis photo was taken when we first moved to Aberdeen in 2020 in front of the Leopard mural painted by Hama Woods  for Nuart.Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode, please share it to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other. You can also help massively by hitting those stars or leaving a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness and unite the ADHD Community. BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE from 'Marg-ella' :) LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! xSupport the show

Katy Smith, a Sydney-based fashionista diagnosed with ADHD in 2018, shares her journey from misdiagnosis to self-discovery. She discusses the challenges of masking symptoms and how ADHD has affected her mental health and relationships. Katy humorously reflects on her adventures, including a chaotic moped ride and crafting dresses from bin bags. They also dive into the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, the role of dopamine in motivation, and emphasize the need for community and better support systems for those navigating similar experiences.