Is the world "accessible," or is it just neurotypical with a few extra ramps?

This week, Emma sits down for an epic, deep-dive conversation with film producer and advocate Elizabeth Victoria Evans. Spanning nearly three hours, this episode is a raw and exhaustive look at the reality of being a neurodivergent woman in the high-stakes world of media.

We’re diving deep into "access clashes"—those moments where a rigid industry meets a flexible mind—and why workplace inclusion needs to be more than just a checkbox. Elizabeth shares her mission for authentic storytelling and explains why we don't just need more neurodivergent characters on screen; we need more neurodivergent leaders behind the scenes. Pack a lunch for this one—it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to kick the industry door open and bring their community with them.

In this episode, we reframe:

• Access Clashes: Navigating the friction between traditional film sets and ADHD needs.

• The Power of Representation: Why seeing "real" neurodivergence on screen changes societal perceptions.

• Industry Advocacy: How to demand inclusion in high-pressure, fast-paced careers.

• The Community Engine: Why neurodivergent support networks are the secret to professional survival.

• The Producer’s Perspective: Managing large-scale projects with an ADHD brain.

Don't just fit into the story—produce it. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest Links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/elizabethvictoriaevans

Twitter - https://twitter.com/evans_elizabeth

Website - https://elizabethvictoriaevans.com

Website - https://elizabethvictoriaevans.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ElizabethVEvans

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/nli-MOSzetU

Resources

Oscar-Bright Film Festival - https://example.com/oscarbright

Neurodiversity in Film and TV (Report) - https://example.com/neurodiversityreport

Society for Neurodiversity - https://example.com/societyforneurodiversity

Elizabeth Victoria Evans' Website - https://elizabethvictoriaevans.com

The ADHD Reframed Project Podcast - https://podcastlink.com

Are you struggling with your brain, or are you struggling with how the world sees your brain?

This week, Emma sits down with Michaela Adams to dissect the layers of the ADHD diagnosis journey. We’re moving beyond the clinical checklist and looking at the "Social Mirror"—how societal perceptions and mental health stigmas shape our self-image. Michaela shares her personal management strategies and offers a raw look at the intersection of neurodivergence and broader mental health, proving that understanding your brain is the first step in reclaiming your narrative from a world that doesn't always "get it."

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Perception Gap: Navigating the difference between who you are and how society labels you.

• The Mental Health Intersection: How ADHD and emotional well-being are inextricably linked.

• Modern Management: Michaela’s personal toolkit for staying grounded in a neurotypical world.

• The Power of Insight: Why self-awareness is the most effective "treatment" available.

Stop looking at the mirror; start looking at the map. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaadams

It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a reframed village to support a neurodivergent one.

This week, Emma is joined by Jean Ramsey to explore the transformative impact of coaching beyond the individual. We’re looking at the ripple effect: how understanding ADHD changes the way parents parent, how grandparents connect, and how educators lead. Jean shares deep insights into supporting neurodivergent children by shifting the focus from "compliance" to "connection."

Whether you are a parent in the thick of it, a grandparent wanting to understand, or an educator looking for a better way, this episode provides the practical strategies and emotional heart needed to build a supportive, neuro-inclusive environment.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Family Ripple Effect: How one diagnosis can heal relationships across generations.

• Coaching in the Classroom: Moving educators from "managing behavior" to "supporting brains."

• Grandparents & Neurodiversity: Bridging the generational gap in understanding ADHD.

• Acceptance as Foundation: Why strategy fails without a baseline of emotional safety.

Support is a team sport. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest Links

Jean Ramsey's Website - https://www.coachingforschools.com

Impact Parenting Course - https://impactparenting.com

Elaine Taylor Klaus - Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4X0V4Q

The Coach Approach in Supporting Children and Families - https://www.amazon.com/dp/XXXXXX

Resources

MindView Software for Mind Mapping - https://www.mindview.com

Is it a "disorder," or just a mismatch between your brain and your environment?

This week, Emma sits down with researcher Steve Ollington to bridge the gap between ADHD theory and lived reality. Steve shares the findings from his deep-dive research into neurodiversity, challenging the common misconceptions that keep people stuck in a cycle of shame. We explore the critical role of environment in "activating" ADHD strengths, the nuanced gender differences in how symptoms manifest, and why the current "one-size-fits-all" diagnostic path is failing so many.

If you’re looking for the data to back up your intuition, this episode provides the "why" behind the ADHD experience and the "how" for building a life that actually fits your brain.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Environment Factor: How the world around you dictates whether your ADHD feels like a hurdle or a hook.

• Personalized Pathways: Moving away from "standard" treatment toward a tailored, individual approach.

• The Gender Gap: Unpacking Steve’s research on how societal expectations mask ADHD in different ways.

• Research-Backed Advocacy: Using data and understanding to demand better support in school and work.

Knowledge is power; application is freedom. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest Links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/steve-ollington

Twitter - https://twitter.com/steveollington

Website - https://adhdworking.co.uk

Resources

Accessible Learning Foundation - https://accessiblelearning.org

Scholarly (Research Summarisation Tool) - https://scholarly.com

Heiner Lachenmayer's ADHD and Success at Work (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Success-Work-Heiner-Lachenmayer/dp/XXXXXX

ADHD Working (Website) - https://adhdworking.co.uk

What happens when the person treating the symptoms is also living them?

This week, Emma is joined by Carolyn Mallon, a Nurse Practitioner who has dedicated her career to neurodivergent clients. Carolyn shares her own late-diagnosis journey and pulls back the curtain on the specific hurdles women face in the medical system. From navigating the complexities of healthcare to practical, nurse-approved strategies for daily life and education, this episode is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy and clinical compassion.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor or overwhelmed by the "admin" of being alive, Carolyn is here to help you reframe your care.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Gender Gap in Medicine: Why ADHD in women is still being misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression.

• Clinical Self-Advocacy: How to talk to your healthcare provider to get the support you actually need.

• The Nurse’s Toolkit: Practical, daily management strategies for "living" with ADHD beyond the pill bottle.

• Education & Neurodiversity: Bridging the gap between medical needs and classroom reality.

Carolyn LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmallonrn/

Website - https://balancementalhealth.com/

You are the expert on your own experience. Hit follow and join the project.

Resources

ADHD Resources for Women - https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-women/

Diagnosis is the map. Coaching is the compass.

This week, Emma sits down with Emma Stone, co-founder of the ADHD Coaching Agency, to discuss the critical difference between "general" life coaching and neuro-specialized support. We’re deep-diving into why a trained ADHD coach is a game-changer for navigating the workplace, how to advocate for your rights in a neurotypical corporate structure, and why society is finally waking up to the value of the divergent brain.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re "failing" at professional life, this episode will help you realize you aren't the problem—the system's lack of specialized support is.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Coaching Standard: Why specialized ADHD training is non-negotiable for real results.

• Workplace Advocacy: How to secure the accommodations you need to actually thrive.

• The Agency Model: How collective support is changing the diagnosis journey for adults.

• Societal Shifting: Moving from "accommodating" ADHD to valuing it as a professional asset.

Stop trying to "fix" your brain; start coaching it. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/emma-stone

Website - https://adhdcoachingagency.com

Resources

ADHD Coaching Agency - https://adhdcoachingagency.com

ADHD Reframed Project Podcast - https://adhdreframed.com/podcast

What happens when you stop surviving your life and start strategizing for your brain?

This week, Nick joins the project to recount his diagnosis in his 40s—a decade many men find themselves at a breaking point. We’re moving beyond the "why me" and focusing on the "how to." Nick shares his personal blueprint for leveraging ADHD traits as assets in learning and professional life, rather than seeing them as hurdles to clear.

From building resilience after years of confusion to the quiet power of self-acceptance, this is a masterclass for anyone who received their answer "late" but is ready to make the most of it.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Leverage Mindset: How to turn "distractibility" into rapid-fire learning.

• Decades of Resilience: Unpacking the mental toughness built by 40 years of being undiagnosed.

• Adult Learning Hacks: Strategies for the ADHD brain to absorb and retain information.

• The Post-Diagnosis Peace: Why self-acceptance is the ultimate productivity tool.

It’s not too late to rewrite your manual. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/nicklennonbarrett

Twitter - https://twitter.com/nicklennonbarrett

Nick's Book: ADHD Superpowers - https://www.amazon.com/Organized-Chaos-ADHD-Superpowers-ebook/dp/B0XXXXXX

Support for Neurodivergent Students - University Resources - https://www.universitysupport.com

Em's Psychology Studies - https://www.psychologytoday.com

The ADHD Reframed Podcast - https://www.adhdreframed.com

What if your wildest traits were actually your greatest gifts?

In this special birthday episode, Emma is joined by Deborah to celebrate a journey of radical self-discovery. We’re moving past the struggle and diving straight into the "Superpower" era. Deborah shares her personal roadmap through the diagnosis process, her honest experiences with medication, and how she learned to advocate for her needs in a world that wasn't built for her brain.

If you’re looking for a dose of positivity, creativity, and proof that you can manage ADHD with grace (and a lot of spark), this conversation is your birthday gift. It’s time to stop shrinking and start harnessing the electricity of your neurodivergence.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Superpower Narrative: How to find the "creative edge" in your ADHD traits.

• Medication Truths: A candid look at the trial-and-error of finding what works.

• The Advocacy Muscle: How to stand up for your brain without apology.

• Positivity as a Practice: Using self-acceptance to fuel your next chapter.

You aren't a problem to be solved; you're a force to be felt. Hit follow and join the project.

Resources

ADHD diagnosis and support resources - https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-diagnosis-support/

Self-advocacy strategies for ADHD - https://www.understood.org/en/articles/self-advocacy-for-adhd

Mindfulness and emotional regulation tools - https://www.headspace.com/

Books on ADHD strengths and management - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=adhd+strengths+and+management

Deborah's personal journey and insights (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-broadhurst/

Is it a spending problem, or a dopamine deficit?

This week, Emma sits down with money expert Abby Birch to tackle the final frontier of ADHD shame: Finances. Abby shares her own journey as a newly diagnosed ADHDer navigating the world of professional finance, exposing how systemic barriers and impulsive "brain-hacking" through shopping can lead to a cycle of debt and guilt.

This isn't your typical "stop buying lattes" advice. We’re reframing financial management through a neurodivergent lens, offering practical, shame-free strategies to take control of your money without fighting your brain’s natural wiring.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Impulsivity Tax: Why we spend to feel "normal" and how to interrupt the cycle.

• Systemic Barriers: Why traditional banking and budgeting apps fail ADHD brains.

• Practical Money Hacks: Tailored tips for managing "Doom Spends" and "Boring Admin."

• The Power of Transparency: Moving past money shame into financial empowerment.

Your bank account isn't your worth. Hit follow and join the project.

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbybirch/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@abbybirch

Resources

StepChange Debt Charity - https://www.stepchange.org/

Monzo Bank - https://monzo.com/

Martin Lewis's Demotivator Tool - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/demotivator/

Is your "professional persona" just a very expensive mask?

This week, Emma is joined by Sue Conboy for a candid, unfiltered look at the lighter—and much louder—side of neurodivergence. We’re diving into the exhausting world of living with undiagnosed ADHD and the radical freedom that comes when you finally drop the act. Sue and Emma explore how humor isn’t just a distraction; it’s a tool for resilience, a way to build community, and a signal to other neurodivergent people that it's safe to be themselves.

Stop trying to be "reliable" in a way that breaks you. We’re reframing authenticity as the ultimate productivity hack and creating a roadmap for environments where you can finally thrive without the filter.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Masking Fatigue: Why "fitting in" is the fastest way to burn out at work.

• Humor as Medicine: Using wit and self-irony to navigate the ADHD "chaos."

• The Journey to Self-Acceptance: Moving from "I’m too much" to "I’m exactly enough."

• Building Your Tribe: How to find (and create) supportive spaces for neurodivergent minds.

Ditch the filter. Hit follow and join the project.

Sue Conboy’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueconboy

Blue Light Neurodiversity Project - https://bluelightneurodiversity.org

Brilliantly Diverse (Saskia's organisation) - https://brilliantlydiverse.com