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Have you ever had one of those moments where someone says something, and suddenly your entire life snaps into focus like, “Oh… THAT’S why I’m like this”? That’s exactly the kind of journey today’s guest, Julie Legg, brings to the table.
Julie is a late-diagnosed, multi-passionate creative from rural New Zealand whose childhood education was a far cry from “traditional learning.” No electricity. No school. A piano mysteriously barged onto an island. And a whole lot of self-directed creative exploration.
Today, she’s an international advocate for adult ADHD, host of ADHD Difference, and author of The Missing Piece. And in this conversation, she brings the kind of raw honesty and grounded wisdom that makes you exhale and think, “Okay… maybe I’m not broken. Maybe I’m just different.”
We talk about the journey to late diagnosis, navigating relationships when both partners have ADHD, the emotional whiplash of unmasking after decades, and how nonlinear, multi-tab living is a strength to harness, rather than a problem to fix.
This episode is such a refreshing reminder that there’s no one right way to live a good life… especially if your brain is wired differently.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The surprising signs of ADHD that women often overlook
- Why masking at work leads to burnout (and how to unmask safely)
- How ADHD creativity shows up in nonlinear, beautiful ways
- The emotional rollercoaster of getting diagnosed later in life
- How ADHD impacts romantic relationships, especially when both partners have it
- Simple micro-strategies for “multiple tabs open” brains
- Why your nontraditional career path is probably a superpower
Resources Mentioned
- Julie’s website: https://julielegg.nz
- ADHD Difference podcast
- Julie’s book: The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD
Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
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Have you ever had one of those moments where someone says something, and suddenly your entire life snaps into focus like, “Oh… THAT’S why I’m like this”? That’s exactly the kind of journey today’s guest, Julie Legg, brings to the table.
Julie is a late-diagnosed, multi-passionate creative from rural New Zealand whose childhood education was a far cry from “traditional learning.” No electricity. No school. A piano mysteriously barged onto an island. And a whole lot of self-directed creative exploration.
Today, she’s an international advocate for adult ADHD, host of ADHD Difference, and author of The Missing Piece. And in this conversation, she brings the kind of raw honesty and grounded wisdom that makes you exhale and think, “Okay… maybe I’m not broken. Maybe I’m just different.”
We talk about the journey to late diagnosis, navigating relationships when both partners have ADHD, the emotional whiplash of unmasking after decades, and how nonlinear, multi-tab living is a strength to harness, rather than a problem to fix.
This episode is such a refreshing reminder that there’s no one right way to live a good life… especially if your brain is wired differently.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The surprising signs of ADHD that women often overlook
- Why masking at work leads to burnout (and how to unmask safely)
- How ADHD creativity shows up in nonlinear, beautiful ways
- The emotional rollercoaster of getting diagnosed later in life
- How ADHD impacts romantic relationships, especially when both partners have it
- Simple micro-strategies for “multiple tabs open” brains
- Why your nontraditional career path is probably a superpower
Resources Mentioned
- Julie’s website: https://julielegg.nz
- ADHD Difference podcast
- Julie’s book: The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD
Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.