ADHD AF

One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak.  ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISCOUNT CODE in this episode! What a treat!
ADHD assesment is currently a privilege or a postcode lottery in the UK and we are amidst a global diagnosis crisis. Self Diagnosis is valid, and in a system where you could currently be waiting the best part of a decade for life saving support if you can access it at all, it bloody well has to be!

*TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some triggering topics such as self sabotage, self harm, depression, anxiety, self esteem struggles,  RSD, masking, truency, alcohol and substance abuse, addiction, relationship struggles.
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated join us at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

I would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE

SO GRATEFUL to  Sessionz for his incredible Audio services and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!

I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soon
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.
Big love
Laura

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Many ADHDers experience Self Sabotage; the most frustrating part is that it can be so hard to spot! So where is the long awaited Season 3?! Well... there isn't gonna be one! :) I've realised that the fear of 'the Season that shall not be named' failing has led me down a path of Self Sabotage so severe I've been stuck for months so instead I'm just ploughing on!Helping me do so is the INCREDIBLE Kim Pierpoint.

In the same way this Podcast started over 2 years ago, this is a conversation between two late discovered ADHD women sharing their struggles to raise awareness, and break the stigma in the hope that their experiences help others.

Kim is a Midlife Empowerment Coach and Yoga Teacher who provides Self Care Club sessions on Planet ADHDAF...this legend is also a Stand Up Comedian, who will be joining me at Alien Nation London and Flackstock Festival in the ADHDAF Emporium and our first ADHDAF Retreat, the SOLD OUT 'Holistic-ish Weekender'. Sign up for info on future Retreats HERE

*TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and some triggering topics such as self sabotage, self harm, depression, anxiety, self esteem struggles, losing a pet, RSD, struggling to exercise, masking*
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated join us at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

Unbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :)

We would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE

Thank you to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!

I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soon
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.
Big love
Laura

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Many late discovered ADHD adults find it hard to know where to begin when it comes to ADHD Unmasking.  In this micro-episode ADHD Coach Meghann Birks gives us her top tip to help unpick those negative beliefs we've accumulated to help us find our authentic selves.

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in Stoke and we've been in semi constant contact ever since. This Canadian LEGEND lives in Melbourne and she's all heart, humour and wisdom.  Meghann invites us all to  ''f**k around and find out!"
We go on a little side-quest about internalised mysogyny, beauty standards and body image issues, but somehow Meghann uses her time wizardry to cram her Unmasking knowledge into a short TITBIT episode.
I look forward to sharing more from Meghann soon!

TW: Contains swearing and some potentially triggering topics including: Body Image Struggles, Self crticism, internalised misogyny, the patriarchy, beauty standards and unhealthy ideas about weight. But only to highlight the toxicity of all of the above!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID AND YOU ARE ENOUGH!
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE
Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

Unbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :)

I would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

MASSIVE THANKS to Meghann and an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Sessionz for the INCREDIBLE NEW JINGLE featuring Vocals from Kirsty Mason.
Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE

The BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!

I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura

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On this very day TWO YEARS ago the first ever episode of ADHD AF went live! That is why this celebratory 'Most ADHD Things' episode is out today and absolutely not because I forgot to do the April instalment... which, incidentally is my Most ADHD Thing of the month! LOLS

I am joined once a month by my husband 'Big' to share  your entries, the ultimate shame eradicator to unite the ADHD community and break the stigma. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER & ADHD IS REAL!

In two years this podcast has unexpectedly accumulated over 1 MILLION downloads! Listeners in 198 counties and territories, has created an online Peer Support Community, is on its 3rd Tour, has  founded a Charity and is launching an Online Marketplace. That’s all thanks to YOU! And I cannot say thank you enough!!So much good has been done for so many off the back of your support and there is SO MUCH MORE to come!It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to do this work, I’m so grateful!

If you are reading this on Thursday 2nd May and you are anywhere near Newcastle, come to the show and help me celebrate 2 years of ADHDAF! There will be CAKE! 20% off tickets with code: BirthdayParty-20 and there are pay it forward tickets donated.

Unbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :)

If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE
Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

I would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
Hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

TW: contains swearing and mentions of memory issues causing problems with eating and bodily functions

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE

BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! X
Photo: Sophie Phewtrell

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I'm so grateful and excited to get to talk to the wonderful Dr Alex Conner of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity again!
In just ten (ish) minutes, the LEGENDARY C3PO, I mean Alex gives us a brief introduction to his take on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and what helps him battle those Really Sh*t Daydreams... and leaves me in stitches! :) If only he didn't live in Germany...

If  ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show connecting local ADHDers. Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret, Tragedy meets Comedy and ADHD Adults meet each other TICKETS HERE
Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

Unbelievably, I've been nominated for a National Diversity Award: Positive Role Model Award for Disability LOLS... I'm so touched to be nominated and would be so grateful for your vote. If you'd like to, you can do so HERE please and thank you :) 

I would love to CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

TW: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Ableism, My own internalised ableism,  School/Home/Work/Family/Relationship Struggles

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

MASSIVE THANKS to Dr Alex Conner and all of The ADHD Adults for their support and amazing work, and an extra special ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Sessionz for the INCREDIBLE NEW JINGLE featuring Vocals from Kirsty Mason.  Check out his phenomenal Audio Services HERE

The BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going so that other literally likeminded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!

I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura

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Knee Deep in Life LEGEND Laura Belbin empowers women through humour and realism in all it's sweary, messy glory.  She gives the finger to those who have ever labelled anyone as 'too' anything and wants you all to know YOU ARE ENOUGH!
The legendary Laura is about to take her stand up comedy on tour... and guess what it's called 'TOO MUCH' - we're cut from the same cloth and  I BLOODY LOVE THIS WOMAN! Can't say thank you enough for this very special conversation (which was actually 2 hours long continuing long after we stopped recording, THAT'S HOW AMAZING SHE IS!) Nobody should ever 'avoid eye contact in the playground' with this absolute ICON who implores everyone to celebrate every lump, bump and imperfection of life and to show kindness to ourselves and to all.

TW: Contains very strong language, graphic sexual content and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Suicide, Depression, Suicidal ideation Home/Work/Family/Relationship Struggles, Parenthood struggles, mental health difficulties, and bullying.
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

I hope you will join me for THE LAST EVER ADHDAF LIVE TOUR!
If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation,  ADHD Awareness raising Live Shows where a seminar meets Bingo, Tragedy meets Comedy and Cabaret, and ADHDers meet each other! TICKETS HERE Get your name on the WELCOME PARTY GUEST LIST if you're nervous to come solo.  Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

Sign up to Trade with  ADHDAF Emporium - HERE

Apologies for sound quality, It’s just me back here on zoom audio recording in a kitchen and then editing it despite being hearing impaired. I hope to have some help with this soon.

TITBITS, Most ADHD Things and Bonus episodes will continue... and Season 3 COMING SOON...
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT one of the last ever LIVE SHOWS very soon!
BIG LOVE
Laura

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NOT a naff best bits filler episode, this is EMOTIONAL! Mic drops from Guests of Season 2, some much needed acknowledgements, BIG NEWS about the future and Season 3 Guest Spoilers!  This CELEBRATION contains ADHD information, validation, hacks and humour from some of the MANY legendary guests of an absolute roller coaster of a 2nd series including: Cate Osborn, ADHD Love couple - Rox & Rich,  Adulting ADHD - Rach Idowu, Lu in Lu Land, Riyadh Khalaf, Davinia Taylor, Amy Polly, Kit Waring, Life Actuator- Eric Whittington, Kate Moreyousef, Mrs ADHD - Sam Brown, Ally Mac Coaching, Dr Nighat Arif.
I can't say THANK YOU enough to everyone who has given their voice, their time, and to all behind the scenes keeping me upright, and to YOU for letting me chew your bloody ears off!

I hope you will join me for THE LAST EVER ADHDAF LIVE TOUR!
If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation,  ADHD Awareness raising Live Shows where a seminar meets Bingo, Tragedy meets Comedy and Cabaret, and ADHDers meet each other! TICKETS HERE Get your name on the WELCOME PARTY GUEST LIST if you're nervous to come solo.  Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

Sign up to Trade with  ADHDAF Emporium - HERE

TW: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Ableism, School/Home/Work/Family/Relationship Struggles, the Broken ADHD Diagnostic System and lack of Societal acceptance, Parenthood struggles, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health difficulties, divorce, grief, premature death, suicide, eating disorders, car accidents
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

Apologies for sound quality, It’s just me back here with poor quality zoom audio/recorded in a kitchen and I’m hearing impaired. I hope to have some help soon. 

TITBITS, Most ADHD Things and Bonus episodes will continue... and Season 3 COMING SOON...
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT one of the last ever LIVE SHOWS very soon!
BIG LOVE
Laura
PS: don't believe those Really Shit Daydreams! xx

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Liverpool's finest, and LEGENDARY ADHD Coach Saša Harper manages to cram as much information about the Nervous System, how it impacts ADHD symptoms and how we regulate it; or rather move more flexibly between the different states in just ten (ish) minutes!

I could not be more excited that Saša is joining myself,  Nicole Nadler, Ally Macdonald and MORE on THE LAST EVER ADHD AF TOUR! at Salford Lads Club on Star Wars Day! Saturday 4th May 4pm-7:30pm.

If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 14 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers; where a seminar meets Bingo, Tragedy meets Comedy and Cabaret, and ADHDers meet each other! ALL TICKETS HERE
Find out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE

CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

TW: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Ableism, School/Home/Work/Family/Relationship Struggles, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health difficulties, panic attacks and meldowns.

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT

MASSIVE THANKS to Saša, and THANK YOU to Sessionz for the INCREDIBLE JINGLE featuring Vocals from Kirsty Mason. Sessionz is a genius! Check out his phenomenal Audio Services HERE

The BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going, so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations.

I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT one of the last ever LIVE SHOWS very soon!
BIG LOVE
Laura

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THE DUCKS ARE IN A ROW! Join Myself, Ally & Nicole as we bravely crusade into a new frontier... WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS NEWS!

Why is Alien Nation the LAST EVER Tour? What have a group of us been busting a gut over behind the scenes on these last few months? All is revealed in this VERY SPECIAL Episode ahead of Season 3 starting next week: 9th April.  It's not just the end of an era, it's the start of multiple New Chapters that we are SO EXCITED to share!

LISTEN >>> LEARN>>> APPLY>>> JOIN

Join us for one of the last hurrah's with a DISCOUNT CODE or apply to take part / collaborate - all details of what and how are in this episode.

GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour! Find our more HERE I can't wait to connect with all of you who like me spent your lives feeling like Aliens, only to discover there's a whole planet of us! Come see myself and the crew in real life in: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, London, Margate, Brighton! Or purchase the recording of the London show ONLINE.  From Alienation to an Alien Nation!

I would LOVE to speak to you over Zoom/Discord in Planet ADHDAF Online Community, filled with like-minded LEGENDS to lean on, learn from and blether with. Alongside Peer Support, there are blogs, vlogs, ADHD Coach led Support Groups, Accountability Pods, Body Doubling, Behind the Scenes content, Next Guest Spoilers, Exclusives and Discounts on all ADHDAF Jewellery, downloadable and Live Events Tickets! Community Membership is worth over £50 so is an absolute STEAL at just £10.50 per month!Getting support whilst also supporting this podcast,so that ADHDers in 197 countries and counting can get the validation and information provided by continuing these crucial conversations. 

MASSIVE Leopard Print Army LOVE! 
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HAPPY EASTER BUNNIES! We certainly are ahead of finally revealing the BIG news in the next episode: on TUESDAY! As explained on socials, ADHDAF Alien Nation is the LAST EVER Tour! I'll be explaining why, and making ENOROMOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS about what myself and a team of LEGENDS have been working hard on behind the scenes... a brand new chapter for ADHDAF!
Exciting/emotional times!

Thank you to everyone who shared their Most ADHD Things this month to make this episode and thanks to my husband Big for co-hosting these monthly specials.
Apologies for glitchy sound, aim to have this fixed for next time!

I created the infamous last question from every ADHD AF Interview, 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to unite the ADHD Community with shame eradication, camaraderie and lols!  These personal stories are commented on the weekly socials posts to get ADHDers connected, because Peer Support is invaluable in when dealing with a diagnosis later in life.
Raising ADHD Awareness,and breaking the stigma by poking fun at the calamities and chaos the condition can cause. Turning tragedy into comedy, laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.
My quality of life and self worth greatly improved with the knowledge that these mishaps are not personal failings,and that I'm not alone in them...my hope is that in sharing these silly episodes,yours will too. We're all in this together!

If you are struggling YOU ARE NOT ALONE and there is free and immediate support out there so please do REACH OUT!

GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour! Find our more HERE I can't wait to connect with all of you who like me spent your lives feeling like Aliens, only to discover there's a whole planet of us! Come see myself and the crew in real life in: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, London, Margate, Brighton! Or purchase the recording of the London show ONLINE.  From Alienation to an Alien Nation!

I would LOVE to speak to you over Zoom/Discord in Planet ADHDAF Online Community, filled with like-minded LEGENDS to lean on, learn from and blether with. Alongside Peer Support, there are blogs, vlogs, ADHD Coach led Support Groups, Accountability Pods, Body Doubling, Behind the Scenes content, Next Guest Spoilers, Exclusives and Discounts on all ADHDAF Jewellery, downloadable and Live Events Tickets! Community Membership is worth over £50 so is an absolute STEAL at just £10.50 per month!Getting support whilst also supporting this podcast,so that ADHDers in 197 countries and counting can get the validation and information provided by continuing these crucial conversations. 

Hope to speak to you at one of the Online or on the LAST TOUR very soon! 
Laura & Big x 

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