This mini episode is the finale of a 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 and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Micky, Kirsty & Sahra for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!IT'S ADHDAF DAY TOMORROW! We invite you to join us online THIS 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 hashtag: #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at this desperately needed time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicideIf 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 HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE- It's 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 HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist 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!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 monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday!Laura xSupport the show

It's time to have fun whilst raising ADHD awareness! I'm joined by my husband 'Big' to read @adhdafpodcast follower's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries of last month. Each Saturday I ask on socials 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to encourage listeners to connect for Peer Support, to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, to raise ADHD awareness, break the stigma and to eradicate the shame so many of carry after a lifetime of unidentified ADHD. 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 and drop that shame!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS 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.TW:  mentions of toilet mishaps memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, accidental injury, menty b's, 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 CheckerCHECK OUT THE CHAZZA! ADHDAF+ is a charity inspired and fundraised for by ADHDAF Podcast, but it is a separate entity entirely. Our aim is to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders. FIND OUT MOREPlease listen to and share the mini ADHD Awareness Month episodes HEAR US ROAR!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!You can 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 To be notified of future ADHDAF re(TREATS) like The Holistic(ish) Weekender SIGN UP HEREJingle by SessionzIf 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  Hope to see you online in Leopard Print on Friday!LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! LauraxSupport the show

This mini episode is the penultimate 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 and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Toni, Louise & Kirsty for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS 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 hashtag: #ADHDAFDay and I will reshare your messages for the world to see and hear us at this desperately needed time of ADHD diagnosis crisis and medication shortages.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicideIf 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 HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE- It's 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 HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist 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!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 monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday!Laura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 7 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 and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too long.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!Enormous thanks to Maria, Rachel & Tracy for volunteering their voices and for all of their support!It's ALMOST ADHDAF DAY! We invite you to join us online THIS 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.Trigger warning: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter some may find triggering; mental health struggles, divorce, childhood struggles, ableism, bullying, school struggles, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, low self esteem, mental health crisis, suicide 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 HEREFIND OUT about ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Alongside ADHD Awareness month it is also Menopause Awareness Month. Find out more about Menopause HERE and listen to Dr Nighat Arif explain Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory and how hormones impact ADHD HERE - It's 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 HERE- AND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist HEREAs mentioned in this episode, If you are Coming Out later in life, you can join the Late Bloomer's Community 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!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 monthTOGETHER WE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!Myself and the Leopard Print Army thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on socials in Leopard Print this Friday! Laura xSupport the show

For the penultimate interview of Season 3, I'm ecstatic to be joined by Meghann Birks. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke & she previously featured on 2 mini episodes: ADHD Unmasking Hack & People Pleasing Hack; in this episode there are many sidequests;hence the length but Meghann's pearls are too precious to cut!'Meghann Birks is a personal and executive coach supporting people with ADHD, autism and AuDHD.She is also a movement coach and embodiment educator who uses a variety of modalities to help people make the hard stuff easier and the good stuff 'f*cking rad'.She works from a trauma informed and neuro-affirming perspective with clients all over the world to give them quick and nasty tools to deal with the challenges of being 'neurospicy' & leverage their unique skillset, especially in the area of leadership development and workplace management.She is way too much for some people (and doesn't give a toss),loves lifting heavy things,punk music hiking,the ocean and whatever her current hyperfixation is.TW: Contains swearing and triggering topics including: an ableist remark made to highlight her previous ignorance and how damaging stereotypes are! Also mentions of eating disorders, alcohol & substance misuse, relationship struggles, family struggles, work problems, mental health crisis, self loathing, depression, anxiety, suicide If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUTPlease listen to the mini ADHD Awareness Month episodes with the Leopard Print Army and join us for the 3rd annual ADHDAF Day on Friday 25th October, when we paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness and HEAR US ROAR! You can connect with literally like-minded legends in the ADHDAF Online Peer Support Group. ENORMOUS thanks to the members for keeping this podcast going for over two years! You can support the work of neurordivergent makers and small businesses at ADHDAF Emporium, you can apply to join us HEREADHDAF+ Charity is dedicated to Jodi Walsham, to all of our absent friends and to our 'absent minded' friends, the Leopard Print Army.Charity number: 1208650 - though inspired by this podcast, and whilst all things ADHDAF will fundraise for the charity, ADHDAF+ is an entirely separate entity. Connecting & empowering ADHD adults of marginalised genders in England and Wales, with plans to extend into Scotland once we are up and running. FIND OUT MOREIn a system so broken that people in mental health crisis could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing/life saving ADHD assesment,diagnosis and treatment;what we do have is each other. We are all in this together!Laura xSupport the show

This mini episode is part 6 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 Chloe, Yas & Rachael 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, bullying,  misdiagnosis, medical negligence, mental health crisis,self harm, low self esteem, suicide, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and horrifying statistics, 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 HEREAlongside ADHD Awareness month it 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 HEREAND it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for support curated by @feminist 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

This mini episode is part 5 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 Kirsten & Jill 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, bullying, family struggles, low self esteem, suicideIf 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 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

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