ADHD AF

This is a VERY IMPORTANT and emotional episode in which we learn the extent of the sacrifices faced by Disability Campaigner Cat Owens due to undiagnosed ADHD. Though yet to be confirmed, it is suspected that Cat has been on the wrong medication for SEVENTEEN YEARS -at great cost!

Cat's story helps us understand the drive for ADHD Activism.  NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! We are all in this together.
In demystifying the politics surrounding ADHD, we uncover further unexplained mysteries from the Parliamentary Debate... WHERE ARE THE MISSING NUMBERS?!

This is a call to action: PLEASE download Rachel Charlton-Dailey's template letter: Tell IPSO to change the discrimination clause NOW! We've intentionally left it to the last minute as it's when we both spring into action - MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN HERE!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING CAT, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!
Cat will be joining us LIVE in Newcastle, WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD! Tour tickets: Perth (Scotland), Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, Truro, London, Norwich HERE!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! OR you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gillian Blackall,A MacDonald,Brandi Cothran, Glitter,Flitter,Siobhan Campbell,Mo johnson,Kara,Georgia Ellis,Courtney D'Souza,Lynsey Hoskins,Tamzin Muir, Anna Byrom. Bodhi Del Mar, Ali Velo,Nikkie Wilson,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri, Natalie,Caitlin Lewis, who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: mental health struggles, suicide, eating disorders, missing out on parenthood,potential misdiagnosis, BPD

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SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID.  What's more, it is ESSENTIAL amidst the current ADHD Diagnosis crisis! Our guest Louise O'Mahony's experience is a perfect example of why.

Berlin and Brighton based Fashion Designer Louise is yet to receive an ADHD diagnosis.  An admin error sent her to the back of a very long queue she thought she'd already been on for months!  Whilst awaiting assessment, Louise has found conversations with other ADHDers, online information and podcasts like ours invaluable in supporting herself through this period of diagnosis and treatment limbo. Our podcast was secretly listened to by Louise's boyfriend to gain insight into what she might be experiencing to support her... THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR HOW MUCH WE LOVE THAT!

Louise is literally QUEEN of Dopamine Dressing! You'd be hard pushed to find a festival field without many fashionistas frolicking in her famous L.O.M. designs!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US LOUISE!
We hope to blether with this legendary lady again post diagnosis.

WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD! Tour tickets: Perth (Scotland), Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, Truro, London, Norwich HERE!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! OR you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gillian Blackall,A MacDonald,Brandi Cothran, Glitter,Flitter,Siobhan Campbell,Mo johnson,Kara,Georgia Ellis,Courtney D'Souza,Lynsey Hoskins,Tamzin Muir, Anna Byrom. Bodhi Del Mar, Ali Velo,Nikkie Wilson,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri & Natalie who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: mental health struggles, medical negligence, overwhelm

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It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we have got the perfect blether for the occasion! The wonderful Priyanka Patel AKA @littlemiss_adhd_  hops aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster with us and alongside sharing her experience she also highlights how following our passions leads ADHDers to thrive. Her positivity is inspiring and this chinwag has helped reframe Laura’s perception of her achievements.

‘Quite often the focus is on the challenges rather than the many strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, ever neurodivergent individual has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges. It is important to harness the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, this helps to build confidence and self-esteem, and ensures individuals are given the opportunity to flourish in their day-to-day’ - @neurodiversityweek


THANK YOU SO MUCH PRIYANKA, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!
Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week!


WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD! Tickets for: Perth (Scotland), Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, Truro, London, Norwich available HERE!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Dee Naylor,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gillian Blackall,A MacDonald,Brandi Cothran, Glitter,Flitter,Siobhan Campbell,Mo johnson,Kara,Georgia Ellis,Courtney D'Souza,Lynsey Hoskins,Tamzin Muir, Anna Byrom. Bodhi Del Mar, Ali Velo & Nikkie Wilsonwho have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: depression, anxiety, distress, mental health struggles, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, sexism and ageism, racial diagnosis barriers  

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It's International Women's Day (Wednesday 8th March) and also just a couple of days after our first ever live event! We reflect on the unbelievable premier of our Too Much Tour and this year's IWD theme 'Embracing Equity'.

Having just painted Aberdeen leopard print with our celebration of the neurodivergent community, and receiving the most INCREDIBLE REVIEW from reporter Jamie Saunderson of Aberdeen Live, we are on an absolute high!
MASSIVE THANKS to The Chester Hotel, Sam Brill (photo credit), Anti Wedding Wedding DJs, Nicole Nadler, Phionna McInnes, Honesty Aberdeen, Zoe Joanna Coaching, Tarot by Rihannon, Tiny Stages, Working Clasp, All The Discos, Claire, Kirsty & Big for helping us create the most incredible day ever! So much gratitude to everyone who came to see us, it was so incredible to meet you all!

WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD! Tickets for: Perth (Scotland), Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, Truro, London, Norwich available HERE!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Dee Naylor,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gillian Blackall,A MacDonald,Brandi Cothran, Glitter,Flitter,Siobhan Campbell,Mo johnson,Kara,Georgia Ellis,Courtney D'Souza,Lynsey Hoskins,Tamzin Muir & Anna Byrom who have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: Alcoholism

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OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW IS IN FOUR DAYS TIME! We utilise the  little time we had by recording some of this on the road to Glasgow to see Dr James Brown talk: The Science of ADHD, IT WAS INCREDIBLE!

We reunite Team Weird with Phionna McInnes, who is joining us THIS SATURDAY 4th March at The Chester Hotel for the first date of The Too Much Tour!Phionna talks medication & relationships and her expertise in theatre with relaxed performances;  how adapting to cater to all is neither possible nor fair. We've been guided by her wisdom, 'advise, don't adapt'.

We also chat to incredible DJ Mark, locals will know him as All Night Passion. He's joining us as Anti Wedding Wedding DJs to provide all the choons for our dopaminefest of too muchness!
Too Much Aberdeen also features Nicole Nadler, Radical Honesty Aberdeen's Rose Owen, amazing Zoe Joanna Coaching, and Tarot by Rihannon.  Tour tickets available HERE
If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Dee Naylor,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gillian Blackall,A MacDonald,Brandi Cothran, Glitter,Flitter,Siobhan Campbell,Mo johnson & Cara who have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

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You'll likely know Bristol's finest as @adhdfatheruk. The self proclaimed 'old hag of the ADHD online community', was diagnosed 20 years ago.  Jacob created his platform to highlight, educate and inspire people about ADHD, as well as spotlighting positive ADHD figures and the power of ADHD representation. 

Jacob very kindly invited us on an Insta LIVE interview back in December and we hit it off right away.  We LOVE talking to this legend; so much so that we were recording this for over two hours and we could've blethered on longer!

Despite not being a newbie to the ADHD Diagnosis Rollercoaster, Jacob didn't start learning about ADHD and connecting with other ADHDers for many years. It's this, and prioritising self care that has taken him from surviving to thriving! We are taking his advice and hope you do too.

We're so grateful to Jacob for reaching out to us, and for volunteering his voice on the Podcast... and are SO EXCITED to have him join us for our Bristol Tour Date! Grab yourself a ticket HERE and tickets for our other dates HERE.

The working title of this episode was 'Jacob and his coat of many Adeles' in reference to his unique self care rituals. LOLS! We hope you enjoy this blether as much as we did and make moments of joy your priority! THANK YOU SO MUCH JACOB!

Check out The Anti-Ableist Media Coalition!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Dee Naylor,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett,Elspeth Brown,Rosie Gee,Anj Cairns,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox and Gillian Blackall who have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: Suicide, Depression, Joseph and the amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

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With ep. 42's release date falling on Valentine's Day,  we decided to explore the date dedicated to romantic love through an ADHD lens, from our own perspectives, and share findings from far more reputable resources. 

Valentine's Day ain't all roses, is it?! Whether you're single or attached; marrying societal pressures and ADHD can make for one hell of a toxic relationship!
 Speaking of which, if you haven't already heard our deep dive into ADHD and 'Romantic' Relationships, have a listen to Episode 8.

In this blether we explore the growth that ADHD identification has brought. Our Dawny is no longer desperate to be liked on dates, and instead what matters is if she likes them! Similarly, Laura laments on previous performative behaviour... far more hopeless than romantic!

We talk a bit about sex, and it's so cringe I'm still wondering if we should cut that bit out! LOLS ...but we've purposely left the bit about Lily Allen's 'Womanizer' toy in, in the hope she might send us a couple! ;)

In all seriousness, Valentine's Day can be triggering, and statistics show that this day can hurt so many.  We are so grateful for the brave and wise words of legends like Clementine Ford & Florence Given. We only wish we'd heard them sooner! But thank goodness, the time's they are a-changin'...

We've learnt the hard way that the most important relationship in life is the one you have with yourself, but self love isn't easy, and ADHD can make it even harder. If you are struggling to show yourself love, know that we are sending you all of ours! xx

If you've found this podcast helpful & are in a position to do so, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida,Sarah Newell,Ola Czarnecka,Rach Slatts,Callan, Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson, Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michelle Corcoran,Dee Naylor,Samantha,Knowles-Owen,Kim Pierpoint,Sinéad McDermott,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey Fehlberg,Katherine Wilkinson,Bee Wood,Lou Young,Alana Pignatiello,Elle Macpherson,Katharine Kaufman,Lorna Crowe,N.Scott,Suzanne Tanser,Philippa Pickering,Katy Smtih,Jenna King,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynn McKenna McNally,Seonaid Macdonald,Jennifer Wilson,Roz King,Joanne Eccles,Rachel Stewart,Ali O'Connor,Lauren Mitchell,Claire Turner,Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson,Lizee Oliver,Allie Warren,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi,Elizabeth O'Farrell,Nikol Dicheva,Yvonne Delaney,Ailish Lyall,Jody Ellen,Kerrie Challinor,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Ruth Berry,Karen McCullough,Chelsie Louise,Megan Lau,Kirsty Cassell,Susy Putnam,Jackie Allen,Helen Mcewan,Nic Hewitt,Sara Braid,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Adella Oconnor,Claire Protherough,Adella Louise,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Brittney Cook,Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Evil Unthank,Daina Stinnett and Elspeth Brown who have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: Toxic relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Sex

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Attracted to our rebellious and imperfect platform, the incredible artist Charlotte Mellor Meecham generously offered her @wispaworks illustration services for The Too Much Tour Artwork.

Charlotte Mellor Meecham has recently been diagnosed with combined type ADHD.  In this Bonus Blether the talented creative jumps aboard the late diagnosis rollercoaster with us.

Though she has concerns about medication, she has seen really positive results.
Having battled an eating disorder and been diagnosed with the comorbities of anxiety and depression, the route cause was never identified. This sadly led Charlotte to alcohol abuse and a breakdown.

Finally armed with answers and a treatment plan in place, Charlotte is beginning a brand new chapter of her life in Portugal, where she is starting as a freelance illustrator.

If you want some incredible artwork get in touch with her; we SERIOUSLY can't sing her praises highly enough!

Charlotte is an absolute ledge! We loved chatting to her, and are so grateful for her incredible work and for having this insightful blether with us. 
THANK YOU SO MUCH CHARLOTTE! xx


TW: Eating disorder, nervous breakdown, alcohol and drug addiction, medication

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The final ADHDAF Activism Extra episode of the month - we hope!  In this quick bonus blether Disability Campaigner Cat Owens summarise the pros and cons of the ADHD & ASD Assessment parliamentary debate and we discuss our next steps.

MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who submitted the survey to inform the debate🙌Our followers made up 10%+ of those submitted!
GO ON LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! 🐆🧡

Though a marathon and not a sprint, and with many obstacles in our path; hearing our experiences shared in Parliament proves that we are indeed on the path to systemic change!

And in a week that has seen multiple ableist attacks in the media on the ADHD Community, it is encouraging to know that change is coming and together we are powerful‼️

More on the coalition we are forming to fight media ableism in our next ADHDAF Activism Extra next month! 

TW: This episode contains mentions of suicide, mental health struggles, ableism and medical negligence 

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Abigail Agyei is SOMETHING ELSE! This award-winning Senior Policy Advisor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion and Neurodiversity Advocate has late diagnosed ADHD and Dyspraxia.  Alongside being awarded MBE  in 2022, she previously won the 2020 Civil Service Rising Star Award for her dedication to public service & amplifying the voices of ethnic minority people to create inclusive, safe and accountable culture. Give the woman a medal...actually, don't bother THE KING ALREADY DID! :)

Abigail is passionate about intersectional identities and raising Neurodiversity Awareness, especially in Black girls/Women who are mis/underdiagnosed due to gaps in addressing Black women’s needs in healthcare and the cultural pressures and expectations of Black women.

In the Top 50 Most Influential Neurodivergent Women by Women Beyond the Box, she recently did a Tedx on ADHD in Black Women.  THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your late ADHD Diagnosis story Abigail, YOU TOTAL LEGEND!

We've been interviewed on Untangled and Mindvox Podcasts! Have a listen, and check out Hannah Huxford's new ADHD Book and song!

If you've found this podcast helpful & are in a position to do so, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community. Packages include: vlogs, blogs, live blethers, body doubling and all the chats! If you would prefer you can leave us a tip.

MASSIVE thank you to our Patreon pledgers! With more supoport we will be able to continue producing ADHD As Females.  In particular a massive thank you to our Gold Tier Patrons: Margarida, Sarah Newell, Ola Czarnecka, Rach Slatts, Callan, Rachael Riley, Derec Thompson,  Leanne S, Laura Fleming, Clare Wilson, Michelle Corcoran, Dee Naylor, Samantha Knowles-Owen, Kim Pierpoint, Sinéad McDermott, Amy Davies, Ceci, Kelsey Fehlberg, Katherine Wilkinson, Bee Wood, Lou Young, Alana Pignatiello, Elle Macpherson, Katharine Kaufman, Lorna Crowe, N.Scott, Suzanne Tanser, Philippa Pickering, Katy Smtih, Jenna King, Jacqueline McGeachie,
Lynn McKenna McNally, Seonaid Macdonald, Jennifer Wilson, Roz King, Joanne Eccles, Rachel Stewart, Ali O'Connor, Lauren Mitchell, Claire Turner,
Ani Kemsley, Amanda Thomson, Lizee Oliver, Allie Warren, Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell, Michelle Bellyou, Olivia Dyer, Gurjit Thandi, Elizabeth O'Farrell, Nikol Dicheva, Yvonne Delaney, Ailish Lyall, Jody Ellen, Kerrie Challinor, Charlotte Holtom,
Heesoo Lee, Nyki McKenzie, Ruth Lester, Kimi Wright, Rachel Williams, Sahra Zekiri, Lorna Lou, Ruth Berry, Karen McCullough, Chelsie Louise, Megan Lau, Kirsty Cassell,
Susy Putnam, Jackie Allen, Helen Mcewan, Nic Hewitt, Sara Braid, Carly Taylor, Jen M, Adella Oconnor, Claire Protherough, Adella Louise, Reece English, Cara Aurora,
Brittney Cook, Claire Dowling and Molly Gladman who have helped make this episode happen; raising much needed ADHD awareness and providing validation and information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US!

TW: Medication, late diagnosis, relationship struggles, misdiagnosed/undiagnosed ADHD due to race & gender inequality. 

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