Your ADHD Besties

🎄 HAPPY DECEMBER BEAUTIFUL ADHD BESTIES!

Our gorgeous listener from the UK opens the episode for us and we're taking wrong exits and accidentally lying at the drive through.

A big thank you to everyone who tagged us in your Spotify wrapped 🥹❤️

DILEMMA: “I feel under appreciated in my friendship and I can’t stop the RSD”

We discuss:

• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in friendships and how it affects our relationships.
• How self-trust in ADHD can be challenging but is key to managing emotional responses.
• The difficulty of letting go of RSD completely while learning to create mental space and teach our brains to pause the emotional reactions.
• Building confidence in our ability to assess social interactions and not allowing others to have control over our emotional responses.

IREGGY SEGGY:

We play the very simply named “PMDDDestroy” where Grace tests Tara’s Premenstrual rage with some of the most rage-inducing concepts you can think of. Think: clapping when the plane lands, Shepherd avocados and 49-bazillion unread/irrelevant messages in the group chat.

RECS:

• Grace recommends a great game to entertain your kids at dinner (that doubles as a way to document your kids/family life and special memories)
• Tara is recommending 'pétillant naturel' sparkling wine ("pet nat"), specifically Dirt Temple’s Pet Nat

Our brains are melting 🫠 with the INSANITY that is the end of year in Australia. The school year is finishing, with rehearsals, concerts, teacher gifts, awards and reports right before Christmas, followed by a 6 week holiday break with our kids home in the sweltering heat. It’s madness. Sooo, we are having a break from our Thurs eps until January... BUT we will continue posting weekly episodes on Patreon, so sign up here if you’re gonna get FOMO (or request as a Xmas gift!)

Sending so so much love and we can't WAIT to be back in your GORGEOUS little neurodivergent ears in January!

Tara & Grace xx

Don't RSD x 10000

P.s 🩸Don’t forget to send us your luteal disasters - email [email protected]

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hiii neurodivergent dreamboats!
 
We are popping in with a little update on all the goodies we've been stashing in our Patreon lately because you do NOT want to be missing this... ❤️‍🔥
 
This week in our Patreon-only episode we are bringing you a never-before-heard chat we recorded in the weeks BEFORE we started our podcast... all about Grace's experience being diagnosed and starting medication.

In this episode (initially recorded 9 months ago):

• Grace shares her raw emotions the night before her ADHD diagnosis, audio-journal style
• Straight after the appointment, in our hotel room, Tara & Grace debrief what happened in her psychiatrist assessment - the surprises, awkwardness and frustrating moments
• What starting stimulant medication was like in the first few months, and the differences she noticed
• Grace reflects on her anxiety and the traits she now identifies as AuDHD (but didn't at the time of recording), and how medication has impacted those
• Side effects of medication, including low appetite and weight loss, and why that can be a risk for people with ARFID

Listen to the whole ep on Patreon here!

🎄🎁  GIFT A PATREON SUBSCRIPTION 🎄🎁 

We also hosted a Live Q&A on supplements last week with Tara (registered dietitian), and the Zoom call was recorded and uploaded to Patreon. 
 
 That's all babes! See you for our Thurs ep...
 
 Don't RSD!
 
 Grace & Tara xx

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hello ADHD babes! 🥳✨

This week on Your ADHD Besties:

Grace had a truly chaotic week, managing to both ponk her car and her brows (in unrelated news, Tara was Grace's brow technician but is she getting fired?). 

Important babes!

🦋 DON'T MISS OUR LIVE Q&A CALL ON PATREON TOMORROW!!
We'll deep dive all your questions on supplements, don't miss the call - SIGN UP HERE!

DIVERGENT DILEMMA:

Registered Dietitian Tara helps us to answer the question that everyone wants an answer to: ADHD supplements: Are they worth it?

• Do vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies actually help with ADHD symptoms like focus, attention, and mood regulation?
• Should you prioritize natural ADHD treatments or stick with prescription ADHD medication like Adderall or Ritalin?
• We deep dive omega 3 fatty acids and break down the science behind their use in ADHD.
• Are ADHD-specific supplements a scam? Find out what might be clever marketing and what could genuinely support brain health and executive function.
• Research Tara cites: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11441986/

If you’ve ever Googled "natural ADHD treatments that work" or wondered about balancing medication with a holistic approach, this episode is a must-listen.

IREGGY SEGGY:

In our Irregular Segment this week we face the greatest fears of an ADHD woman with severe RSD when Grace is exposed to Rhonda the Receptionist and dangerous levels of Greensleeves hold music.

RECS:

• Grace is NOT recommending: Maybelline Lifter Plump 🌶️🥵
• Tara is recommending this Vegetarian Nut Loaf from The Kitchn

Until next Thursday, babes! You KNOW what you can’t do (RSD 🥲).

Love Grace and Tara xxx


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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hello, stunning ND brains! Ready to join us for some juicy ADHD dilem lems while sipping your metaphorical (or literal) white wine in the sun?

In this week's dilemma, a newly diagnosed ADHD mum asks for help. She's trying to build her dream Etsy shop but keeps getting sucked into hyperfixation rabbit holes on her computer (cute), and is feeling frustrated at her lack of productivity. Sound familiar?

We discuss:

• Unconscious Scrolling: It’s not laziness; it’s unmet needs tapping us on the shoulder. 👀
• Dysregulation 101: Why we’re stuck in the rinse-and-repeat cycle of procrastination—and how to spot it while it’s happening.
• Sensory Needs FTW: Sometimes, focus is just one pair of noise-cancelling glasses (huh?) away. Who knew?
• Body Doubling Magic: Find a bestie (or a stranger on FocusMate) to miraculously unlock your productivity. Mirror neurons for the win, baby.

Grace’s Pearls of Wiz:

Grace reads from her upcoming book, The ADHD Focus Friend (Pre-Order it here!) dropping gems like:

IREGGY SEGGY:

We're playing our second round of 2 truths and a lie, or if we're Tara, are we (yet again... accidentally) playing 2 lies and a truth?? 

RECS:

• Tara is recommending the Christmas song: White Wine in the Sun by Tim Minchin, and bonus rec: Storm on YouTube.
• Grace is recommending 'Neurodivergent Birthdays' (inspired by ADHD influencer Ellie Midds!)
  
  

Don’t RSD even if you think you’re allowed to just this once, you’re actually not. Okay?

Also join our Patreon (because cute!) and that's where we'll be dropping that sensory needs poster download soon! 👀

Sending alll the love!

Your ADHD Besties Tara & Grace 💕

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Heyy besties!

✨BIG NEWS!! WE LAUNCHED OUR PATREON SUBSCRIPTION CONTENT THIS WEEK! ✨

Thurs eps not enough? Join our Patreon community! You'll get BONUS subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and more.

Sooo many of you have already signed up... our little happy hearts are split in two with love! 🥹

In this week's episode...

DILEMM #1 - Medication, diagnosis and self compassion!

We discuss: ADHD medication, diagnosis, neurotypes, tipping points, and the importance of tackling life admin before panic or burnout.

DILEMM #2 - ADHD Clutter: Overwhelm, Decision Fatigue, HELP!

We discuss: Why de-cluttering is so hard, shame, executive functioning, self-compassion, and practical hacks to declutter without overwhelm and challenge "How to cure ADHD" myths.

IREGGY SEGGY: We're playing two truths and a lie!

Grace admits to some pretty menial job history and Tara's Dad accidentally incites a police search squad. On that note: We want your "My parent with ADHD did this dumb thing stories" so if you have one that you'd love to share email it to [email protected]! 

RECS:

• Grace is recommending blank notebooks 
• Tara is recommending her all time favourite TV series Fleabag

We will be back in your Patreon ears next Monday and then back with our regular episode on Thursday as usual!

Don't EVER RSD!

Love G&T xx

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🥳 OMG IT’S HERE! 🥳 You guys have been asking for more of us in your ears every week 🙈 so we’ve finally launched our Patreon community!

 (Yes, it’s very cool and yes you DEFINITELY want to be part of it 😎)

JOIN THE ADHD BESTIES PATREON HERE!

If you love this show, and want to support us in doing the podcast long-term, consider joining our Patreon community! 💜💜💜

Thank you to everyone who has already joined, we see you!

If you thought the Thurs podcast was good, prepare yourself for something even better...

We’re officially welcoming you to More ADHD Besties — the VIP, super exclusive corner of the Your ADHD Besties universe! This is the official place for people who are overwhelmed, underwhelmed and INCREDIBLY attractive all at the same time.

In our Patreon community, you're about to enter a whole new level of connection, support, and OBVS Ireggy Seggys in glorious abundance — all the stuff we’ve been dying to share with you, but just couldn’t fit into a Thurs podcast episode. This is the good stuff sweet baby angels!

✨🦋 Why Should You Join? 🦋✨

More like why shouldn’t you join amirite? We’re dropping exclusive content every single week that you can’t find anywhere else. Think of it as your weekly dopamine drops of subscriber-only episodes, live Q&As, group chats & insane downloadables etc. 💫 And obvs so much more… 💫

❤️‍🔥 JOIN US! Head to https://adhdbesties.com/more to join our Patreon. 

We can't wait to see you inside!

Loveeeeee
Grace & Tara xxxxx

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hellooooo dopamine-deprived babeeeees

In today’s episode: 

We're recording from our new studio and we're very excited and so are the drunk rascals below us on the street!

Tara admits to reading the end of books before she finishes them (only sometimes!) and hating hairdresser scalp massages - forward your hate mail to @adhdbestiespodcast on instagram, she is expecting it.

Today we're doing a RAPID FIRE DILEMMA ROUND ❤️‍🔥
(see: slightly faster than we normally answer dilemmas and not at all rapid)

• Divergent Dilemma #1 – I hate having my feet touched!
- We both HARD agree.
- We discuss soft touch and why it's deplorable 
- We touch on proprioception and vestibular regulation

• Divergent Dilemma #2 – I have exercise demand avoidance!
- Why ADHDers experience this, particularly with exercise
- Seeking out joyful movement
- Finding intrinsic motivation
- Reducing the transitions to exercise

• Divergent Dilemma #3 - I constantly forget to take my meds!
- We HARD relate
- Habit piggybacking
- Helpful tools for remembering medication 

Divergent Dilemma #4 - I’m gaslighting myself into thinking I don’t have ADHD!
- We discuss being gentle with yourself and putting a pin in your self-analysis when you’re first diagnosed
- Finding your neurodivergent people!

Divergent Dilemma #5 - How do I know that I’m not just pipe dreaming?
- We discuss how important pipe dreaming can be
- Embrace the pipe dream! 
- Playing devils advocate for yourself - stretching that divergent thinking muscle
- Ask the key question “How many administration days are involved?"

This week’s Ireggy Seggy 

- Pipedreamzzz -

• Tara is going to make her own ancient grains bread AND croissants *said in a really bad French accent*
• What ISN'T Grace doing for her little 'crunchy Christmas'?? She's stamping cloth with root vegetables, dehydrating citrus and sourcing only the highest quality Austrian ginger.

Recommendations:

• Grace recommends: The Diplomat (NOT THE SPY), a political drama with strong female leads & neurodivergent coded characters that is insanely binge worthy.

• Tara recommends: Garron Noone, an Irish creator that has made Tara laugh out a million times; and he also has an Irish accent which is the only attribute that we needed. 

Sending all the love, and remember—don't you dare let that RSD win. We’ll be back in your headphones next THURSDAY! 🎧💖

Your ADHD Besties,
Grace & Tara xx

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hi besties, we have something a little bit different for you this week!

First up, we're struggggling to do admin tasks, but on the plus side we were so bored at the bank that we used the hand sanitiser 200 times so our hands are super dry 🫠

In this raw and honest episode of Your ADHD Besties, Tara opens up about her personal journey with anxiety and how it intersects with her ADHD. She dives deep into the complexities of living with anxiety from childhood all the way through her postnatal experience, where she also faced postpartum depression. Tara shares how ADHD has shaped her experience with her mental health, and how navigating both ADHD and anxiety has sometimes been a tricky balance.

Throughout this unfiltered conversation, Tara explores the role of medication in her life—how anxiety medication (SSRIs) and ADHD stimulants have played a part, and the challenges of managing multiple diagnoses. She also opens up about her experiences with dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and OCD, and how these conditions impact her and their interplay with ADHD.

If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, know that you're not alone and help is available. Reach out to a mental health professional, talk to someone you trust, or find a helpline in your country here.

RECS:
• Tara recommends the Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette... Highly pigmented, natural looking matte eyeshadows that's so good that she has been scraping the crumbs out of the bottom.

• Grace recommends this burnout meditation on the Insight Timer App
Cooked? Us too, this week Grace suggests a free 20 minute guided meditation.

❤️ If you loved this ep, don't forget to share with someone who needs it.

We'll be back in your stunning neurodivergent 👂's next Thursday with our usual ep format.

Remember, ZERO RSDing babes!
Ta & G xx

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

Hi gorgeous besties! 

In today’s episode: 

Tara's suitcase game is stronggg, Grace is always real but is getting realllly real about her ADHD.

DIVERGENT DILEMMA:

A beautiful trans listener asks "I was wondering if being assigned female at birth is one of the reasons why I was diagnosed late? And if you think that transgender men usually have female ADHD?" 

• We discuss ADHD intersectionality, the interplay between nature and nurture
• Whether there any biological underpinnings of ADHD in women?
• Whether certain ADHD traits are more likely to appear in AFAB people
• How to separate ADHD traits/symptoms from our personalities? "What is me and what is my ADHD?"

IREGGY SEGGY:
We try to alleviate our impulse purchase guilt by comparing reddit confessions 🫠 

- Kayaks, boats, houses, Nutella jars the size of a newborn infant... if you can think of it, someone has impulse purchased it.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Tara recommends Sally Rooney's book Intermezzo; neurodivergent themes, awkward tensions - what more could you want? 📚

• Grace recommends a new Japanese reality show on Netflix called 'The Boyfriend,' an understated but GORGEOUS series that she is addicted to 👨‍❤️‍👨

We hope you enjoyyyy and we will be back in your ears next THURSDAY babes!👂🎧

All our love, Tara & Grace xx

(don’t RSD plz, or we will be so so mad)

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ADHD BABESSSS! We’re back for Season 2! 

In today’s episode Tara is joining us from East Java 🌺, while poor Grace is joining us from germ-ville 🤧.

Grace makes a retraction and apology about her pronunciation of the word Appalachian 🏔️ and promises not to RSD (see: she will RSD about it forever).

Dilemma 1: "How do I find a hobby I like and actually stick with it?"

We discuss letting go of the idea of having to ‘achieve’ hobbies and see them through to completion and that hobbies are often for regulation itself, rather than achieving an end point. Striving for consistency and completion when your brain is interest-driven and divergent can often lead to us feeling Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and/or feeling negative or resentful towards the hobby.

Dilemma 2: "My son and I have clashing sensory issues 😫 - HELP!!"

We discuss sensory profiles, occupational therapy, and give some suggestions on how to make sure both of your sensory needs are met. We explore sensory avoiding and sensory seeking types, and the challenge of integrating stimuli.  

Ireggy Seggy: This week we asked YOU guys what burning questions you had for us. We mostly ponder extremely personal and profound questions like ‘if you were a dinosaur, what kind would you be?’ and ‘what is the best ice-cream flavour?’, in which Grace learns some things about Tara that she can’t unsee... but we also cover some more serious questions like how to speak to family and friends about your diagnosis.

REC LINKS:

Grace recommends: Using your sick leave to smoke through full seasons of TV series, particularly season 3 of the Netflix series Heartstopper, which she feels is not only queer-affirming, but also neuro-affirming and healing for Boomers, Gen-Xers and Millennials to watch as it is so different to our lived experiences growing up 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. 

Tara recommends: Hair shampoo brush things (like this) they feel amazing, but also help to keep hair cleaner for longer, and may help with hair growth 🪮💁‍♀️

We will be back in your insanely gorgeous ears next THURSDAYYY!

and until then DON’T RSD (we're watching you! 👀)

LOVE!

Tara and Grace xxx

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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.