*Apologies for the background noise*

Thank you to the Impact Institute for giving me this unique opportunity!

Presented and recorded live on August 5, 2023.

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Mel Harrison:

"I'm really interested to listen to your podcast, I think [...] a couple of things that resonated with me, was that no one is the same, and having a diagnosis is important but I think it goes beyond that and just being recognised and you know, being believed with what's actually going on, so thank you for the work you are doing."

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TW: discussions of suicide and mental health, mention of rape

Please consider this before listening.

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Episode 5 with Brian.

"Have difficult conversations"

Mental Health support organisations we talked about in this Episode:

Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. If you are experiencing health concerns, you are encouraged to seek medical advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

(Please note: these are Australian numbers ONLY)

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

headspace: 1800 650 890

SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (7263)

Link to the article and interview available here.

A big thank you to Simone for publicly sharing her story and her diagnosis for the first time!

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Episode 4 with Simone.

Simone (she/they) is a 40 year old mum to 4 boys, living in Western Sydney with her kids, husband and A LOT of pets. She has worked as a Talent Agent and was assistant to a CEO. On weekends, she enjoys spending time on her hyperfixations - animals and the paranormal. She volunteers at a local cat shelter, and at night goes ghost hunting at every chance she gets. mLast year, she was featured on The One Hundred with Andy Lee, for another of her hyperfixations, plants. At last count she had around 200 house plants and loves to collect rare varieties. Her diagnoses are inattentive ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Depression.

You can find the link to the article we discuss here.

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Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠

Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nyntpodcast⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. If you are experiencing health concerns, you are encouraged to seek medical advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

(Please note: these are Australian numbers ONLY)

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

headspace: 1800 650 890

SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (7263)

Episode 3 with Sheila.

"It's just about self-acceptance and finding what works for you."

Sheila Henson is an ADHD and Neurodiversity Coach and Educator, drawing from her personal experience with ADHD and Dyscalculia to empathize with and understand the challenges faced by her clients. With a diverse range of expertise, Sheila works with individuals, couples, families, and organizations, providing support through coaching, mediation, and training. She firmly believes that the keys to behavioral change lie in education, meeting individual needs, combating shame, and embracing self-acceptance. Sheila is dedicated to fostering connection and community, and is passionate about creating supportive and inclusive environments where people can learn to connect with one another and with themselves.

Sheila is available for coaching! You can find her on Instagram @adhdcoachsheila

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If you are interested in spreading awareness about ADHD and Neurodivergence, or simply want to connect, email me at: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@nyntpodcast⁠

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Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠

Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nyntpodcast⁠⁠⁠

✶

Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. If you are experiencing health concerns, you are encouraged to seek medical advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

(Please note: these are Australian numbers ONLY)

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

headspace: 1800 650 890

SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (7263)

TW: Discussions of suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, rape, medication, drug abuse, cancer, and domestic violence.

Please consider this before listening.

Episode 2 with Frankie.

"If I could choose to take away the ADHD or the cancer, take away the ADHD."

Frankie is a single mother of a neurodivergent 5 year old daughter. She was diagnosed with stage 3, Triple Negative Breast Cancer last July and finished treatment about a month ago (after 16 rounds of chemo, 16 rounds of radiation and a double mastectomy with level one lymph node clearance).
She is a a queer, genderfluid person and is a massive Harry Styles fan and connects with his music on an insane level.
Frankie is creative and enjoys arts and craft. Besides this, she is also diagnosed with ADHD.

My chat with Frankie could have lasted hours! We related to each other's experiences and our neurodivergent struggles.
I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did.

✦ You can support Frankie by donating to her Dry July campaign.

Frankie has also kindly shared some ADHD or Neurodivergent friendly, Queer/Trans Resources and Breast Cancer resources:

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Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠

Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nyntpodcast⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. If you are experiencing health concerns, you are encouraged to seek medical advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

(Please note: these are Australian numbers ONLY)

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

headspace: 1800 650 890

SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (7263)

Episode 1 with Bridget.

"My whole life made sense."

Bridget is a 29-year-old Australian woman and a proud mother of two. After being diagnosed with ADHD combined presentation in 2022, she has become passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding neurodivergent conditions.
Bridget shares her experiences and advocates for neurodiversity with those in her personal life. In her free time, Bridget enjoys traveling in her caravan, exploring op shops, spending time at the beach, and indulging in Japanese cuisine.

We talk about her experiences with RSD, stimulant medication, autoimmune diseases, unmasking and ADHD advocacy. She explains how her "whole life made sense" after receiving a diagnosis.

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Connect with me and find out more about ⁠⁠⁠the podcast.⁠⁠

Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nyntpodcast⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. If you are experiencing health concerns, you are encouraged to seek medical advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

(Please note: these are Australian numbers ONLY)

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

headspace: 1800 650 890

SANE Australia: 1800 18 SANE (7263)