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18 Apr 2024
1. "ADHD perfectionism is ruining my life!" 🫠
00:46:50
Hey ADHD besties!
On today's show;
• We hack ADHD sleep & eating with our recommendations
• Answer a dilemma about a tricky living situation and why the ADHD ability to quickly get out of a bad mood makes us superior housemates
• Our second dilemma is juicy AF, we look at ADHD perfectionism, imposter syndrome and rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) in our jobs (and why selling boudoir photography to your uncle Jeff is never a good idea.)
• Ireggy Seggy: Most importantly, in our ireggy seggy we discuss the horrors of ADHD sensory overload and why the wrinkly blueberry is a worst case scenario, especially if you're wearing wet jeans.
We love you and your superior brains that don't work very well - 👩🏻🦱 Tara & 👱🏻♀️ Grace x -----------------------------------------------
Keywords: Women with ADHD, ADHD podcast, mental health, neurodiversity, self-care, empowerment, ADHD support, ADHD tips, ADHD strategies, ADHD personal stories
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
19 Apr 2024
2. "My boyfriend doesn't believe I have ADHD"
00:52:07
Heyyy ADHD besties! 🫠👯
On today's show;
• We discuss our obsession with god-tier frozen Indian food and why Depop is lifeee.
• Answer a dilemma that navigates the minefield of RSD and what to do when friends don't respond to texts
• Our second dilemm is super serious in nature... we look at why clicking pens is akin to torture and ask the all-important question: should she steal the pen? (vote in our Insta poll!)
• Dilemma no. 3 - "my boyfriend doesn't believe I have ADHD" 🥸 *cue boo from the crowd* - we discuss how ADHD traits aren't always consistent and that's actually exactly what ADHD looks like.
• Ireggy Seggy: In this ireggy seggy we shudder over sensory icks... or are they dicks? and Grace outs herself as the only existing millennial top sheet enthusiast 😱
We love you and your superior brains that don't work very well - 👩🏻🦱 Tara & 👱🏻♀️ Grace x -----------------------------------------------
Keywords: Women with ADHD, ADHD podcast, mental health, neurodiversity, self-care, empowerment, ADHD support, ADHD tips, ADHD strategies, ADHD personal stories
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
25 Apr 2024
3. ADHD & friendships: what is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and why does it HURT?
00:41:24
Hellooo besties! ✨
On today's show:
• We're overwhelmed at how amazing the response has been to our first 2 eps!!! 😭 THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who's reviewed and rated the podcast, we're obsessed with you guys ❤️🔥
• We recommend our fave TV shows this week (and worry about what happens if AI is better at being a human than us?? 🤖)
• Dilemma #1 - A 27yo listener living at home is struggling with her parent's approach to her ADHD and wondering how to advocate for herself.
• Dilemma #2 - We answer a question about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) & friendships in the workplace. We talk about how to distance yourself from your RSD and observe it, instead of over-identifying with the strong emotions and letting them swallow you 🫠
• Ireggy Seggy: we play one of our fave games, 'Pipe Dream', where we hypothesise what life would be like if we could actually follow through on our lofty aspirations 🧘♀️🚴
🕺🏻🪩 We made you an ADHD emoji guide FREEBIE! Get it here ⤵️ https://adhdbesties.com/free-emoji-guide/
Keywords: Women with ADHD, ADHD podcast, mental health, neurodiversity, self-care, empowerment, ADHD support, ADHD tips, ADHD strategies, ADHD personal stories
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
02 May 2024
4. "Why does my ADHD make me binge eat?"
01:00:16
Hey hey ADHD besties! ✨
On today's show:
• We discuss alexithymia in ADHD and how difficult it can be to recognise our emotions 🤷♀️ as well as Grace’s experience with starting ADHD medication in the last few weeks.
• We recommend a brow tint that lasts three days 💁♀️ and ASMR music that will soothe that lil’ dopamine deficient noggin. 🧠
• Dilemma #1 - A spicy question to start us off this week, an anonymous cutie asks us why we think ADHDers might be more likely to be in toxic relationships/attract walking red flags 🚩 and how dopamine plays a role.
• Dilemma #2 - In our second dilemm we discuss how to keep your home/office organised and the many hacks our silly brains have accumulated that help us - and we promise the answer isn’t - "just make sure to always keep your space tidy so it doesn't get out of control" because that’s not even advice.
• Dilemma #3 - Tara answers a question about binge eating, ADHD and weight gain/weight loss and the answer will probably surprise you.
• Ireggy Seggy: “Things people say that make ADHDers stressed” - A snappy title for a silly little game - but don't even try to find us a more annoying saying than “the early bird gets the worm” 🙄
🕺🏻🪩 We made you an ADHD brain massage playlist on Spotify with all the ASMR and other nice for our brains stuff! Get it here ⤵️ https://adhdbesties.com/free-stuff/
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
09 May 2024
5. "Am I a fraud for saying I have ADHD without a diagnosis?"
00:51:17
Hey ADHD best frandzz ✨
On today's show: • We talk about how auditory stimulation can help keep us regulated - Grace made a 'brain massage" 💆🏻♀️🎶 playlist that we can all use to calm our overloaded-but-cute nerves: https://spoti.fi/3Uv0wrb
• Tara recommends the 'Women and ADHD' podcast with Katy Weber. Here's the link to her ADHD and food episode: https://bit.ly/44xYefo
• Grace recommends a surprising dishwasher hack (??) and the book 'No Bad Parts' by Richard Schwartz and talks about how it helped her understand herself better as a woman with ADHD: No Bad Parts book
• Dilemma #1 - "Am I a fraud if I don't get diagnosed?" - We answer this complicated listener question and discuss whether we feel a diagnosis is worth it and why, self-identifying vs. self-diagnosis in ADHD and the privilege in the diagnosis process and attaining government support for ADHD in Australia with the NDIS.
• Dilemma #2 - "I have ADHD and motherhood is nothing like I expected" in this very relatable dilemma we discuss ADHD and parenthood, the overstimulation/sensory overwhelm of being a mother and the increased executive functioning load that can lead to ADHD burnout as well as looking at anxiety in women with ADHD
• Ireggy Seggy: "Unnecessary ADHD Deep Dive" we play guess the celebrity favourite foods, Grace gets way too competitive (as always) and we utter the unfortunate phrase "Beiby loves a bog".
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
16 May 2024
6. Hyperfixation meals, overspending and UGLY FORKS with Guestie: The Mini ADHD Coach
00:57:17
Hiii ADHD besties!
On today's show, we have our very first ADHD GUESTIE 🥳 the wonderful Alice Gendron. Alice is a diagnosed ADHDer, author and founder of The Mini ADHD Coach @the_mini_adhd_coach (with an audience of over a million across her multiple platforms).
Alice has been such a huge supporter of the podcast since we launched 😍 and joins us all the way from France to help answer some dilemmas and play a round of our all-time-fave Ireggy Seggy: 'choose your torture'. You're going to fall in LOVE with Alice just as much as we did. ❤️🔥
• Dilemma #1 - "I ALWAYS overspend at the supermarket" - We talk about why grocery shopping is so stressful for ADHDers and what happens when the nervous system is overstimulated by the harsh lights, sounds and too much choice. We discuss shopping without a grocery list, how to avoid ending up with piles of unused/rotten food... and Tara gives us hacks around food planning, hyperfixation meals and how to reduce food fatigue - it involves thinking laterally about ingredients. PLUS - Link to Tara's visual shopping cart TikTok video
• Dilemma #2 - "How do I get my Mum to understand that I'm not lazy and I'm trying my best?" - In this commonly asked dilemma we discuss the traits of Inattentive ADHD, how the value of the mental/emotional energy we give others can often be overlooked and why parents may feel guilt about 'not picking up' on their child having ADHD earlier.
• Ireggy Seggy: "ADHD Choose Your Torture: Pt. 2" - We play choose your torture with Alice, making her choose between eating with an ugly fork, wearing lip gloss on a windy day and watching a long lecture on moss. 🫠
LINKS:
• Alice recommends: the Endel app for focus music/binaural beats designed for ADHD brains
• Tara recommends: At home IPL hair removal machine that she loves because it doubles as an ADHD stim 🏆
Alice's Instagram:
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
20 May 2024
7. BONUS minisode!! TASK-AVOIDANCE with Alice Gendron from The Mini ADHD Coach ✨
00:13:07
Hi hiiii friends!
We're back with a SURPRISE bonus minisode today because we couldn't get enough of last week's bestie GUESTIE Alice Gendron and her to-die-for French accent 😍
Alice Gendron is a diagnosed ADHDer, author and founder of The Mini ADHD Coach @the_mini_adhd_coach (with an audience of over a million across her multiple platforms).
We recorded 3 dilemmas when we chatted with Alice, but only aired two last week because we wanted to serve this dilemma up as a little surprise for you to enjoy mid-week. (If you haven't listened to Ep 6 with Alice yet, listen to that part first 😘)
• Today's dilemma: "I really struggle to motivate myself to do boring household chores" - We discuss a few hacks that help us motivate our ADHD brains to start boring chores or complex tasks, and why DOPAMINE plays a crucial role in task initiation, executive functioning, procrastination and motivation.
This minisode is full of practical tips, hope you enjoy and remember to review, subscribe and share with your frandzzz! 💘
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
23 May 2024
8. "ADHD medication DESTROYS my appetite and I forget to eat. Any TIPS?" 🍽️🙃
00:51:25
Heyyyyy ADHD bestie babes! ✨
On today's show:
• Grace shares a drama from her week about how ADHD meds have led to appetite suppression/meal skipping, and how a perfect storm last Friday ended up with a little trip to the hospital. 🫠🏥 (A reminder for this segment, that we're not doctors and seek professional help if you need.)
• Divergent dilemma - Grace asks Tara for help with the executive functioning of feeding herself, because it is a STRUGG-LE. 😩 We discuss the ADHD tendency towards a dopamine-seeking relationship with food, how to deal with appetite suppression and how to change our inner-narratives that packaged food isn't nutritious and that we have to eat 'CLEAN' wholefoods all the time.
• Ireggy Seggy: This week we asked YOU to contribute to the podcast with our brand new segment called "Confession Session". 🙊 We asked our Instagram besties "What's your latest secret hyperfixation/recent impulse buy??" and we're reading out your answers. 💬🫠
• Let's get the verdict on 'barefoot shoes'. Tara hates them, Grace is agnostic. Vote in our POLL (on Spotify or IG @adhdbestiespodcast!)
Aaaand, we'll be back with a MINISODE on Monday morning featuring the second divergent dilemm (we didn't have time for in this ep today). Keep an eye out! 👀
Your ADHD besties, Grace & Tara xx
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
We talk for way too many minutes about Weetbix (sorry!)
• Divergent dilemma - A cute listener asks 'my therapist suggested I do meditation while I wait for a diagnosis and access to ADHD medication but I find it impossible'. Grace (who is a qualified breathwork and nervous system educator) explains why meditation is hard for our brains and how to make it ADHD friendly.
We also talk about our favourite disco fish and how cute and special she is. 🪩🐠
Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE but DO NOT leave us an eggplant emoji 🍆 as a podcast REVIEW - that would make us too happy.
Cute supportive stuff: Thanks to our episode sponsor Future ADHD; finally a planner that doesn't hurt your ADHD brain. 😇
Music by Vocalista
You’ll love this podcast if you’re a woman, non-binary person or man with ADHD, AuDHD, or someone that you love is neurospicy. We are ADHD brains that LOVE ADHD brains.
Keywords: Women with ADHD, ADHD podcast, mental health, late-diagnosis, neurodiversity, self-care, empowerment, ADHD support, ADHD tips, ADHD strategies, ADHD motherhood, ADHD personal stories
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30 May 2024
10. "Does my hairdresser HATE me?" 💇♀️ and why ADHDers can struggle with anxiety
00:57:30
Hiii besties! ✨
On today's show:
• Divergent dilemma #1 - Lilian asks if she should find a new hairstylist because she's got ADHD-related RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Dw, we've got you covered bby!
• Divergent dilemm #2 - A newly-diagnosed ADHDer is asking about hyperactivity, stimming and rumination. BABEEE you're asking the right girls! We're stimming QUEENS 👑 and ruminate like it's a competitive sport. 🤾
We talk about the neuroscience of ADHD brains, emotion wheels and how getting specific about our stressors can help break rumination cycles. We also share why anxiety medication has been life-changing for us.
• Ireggy Seggy: Tara quizzes Grace on bizarre celebrity hotel requests... Which celeb requested no pictures of horses anywhere in his room and more importantly, WHY?? 🐴🧐
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
05 Jun 2024
11. OUR ADHD STORIES: perfectionism meets hot mess, diagnosed twice in 10 years
01:03:26
Hellloooo gorgeous ADHD besties!
On today's show:
• Listener question: Tara and Grace share their ADHD late-diagnosis stories. They explain how they first learned about ADHD, why Tara got diagnosed twice almost a decade apart, stimulant meds and struggling with low self-esteem.
• Dilemma: A cute listener shares that she regrets not taking her ADHD diagnosis more seriously in her 20s. She asks how to move past self-shaming and be kinder to herself.
• Ireggy Seggy with a Guestie: Grace's hubby Eric is here with a tongue-in-cheek quiz to determine once and for all "who is the most neurotypical"? The answer might (won't) surprise you!
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
12 Jun 2024
12. Skin picking, nail biting 💅 and AuDHD friendships
00:48:31
Hiii adorable ADHD brains
In today's episode:
• We share our most ADHD moment of the week (Grace is still stressing about hers!)
• Divergent Dilemma #1 - a listener shares that she's embarrassed about her skin picking and feels she needs to hide her hands from her colleagues. We discuss why skin picking and nail biting is an ADHD 'stim', and is very NORMAL and nothing to be ashamed about. Plus we give our tips on how to look after your nails, seek medical help to prevent things getting worse, and be kinder to your gorgeous self.
• Divergent Dilemma #2 - a recently diagnosed AuDHDer (an autism & ADHD diagnosis) called "Lonewolf" shares that she has had trouble across her life making and keeping friends. RSD has been debilitating for her and means she can push people away and be sarcastic when she feels excluded. We unpack the big themes in this one, and our Autistic friend Nina, also offers a valuable perspective.
• This week's Ireggy Seggy is a brand new one called 'ADHD or NayDHD: The Bird Edition' 🐦 where we ponder the extremely overlooked scientific question: which birds are ADHD?
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Grace recommends a genius strategy she's stumbled upon when she needs her husband to explain something boring like finances (spoiler: it actually makes her listen!)
• Tara recommends GLAMRDIP nails - a great solution if you want to stop nail biting or skin picking! Do at home, limited chemical smells and ADHD friendly! 💅
Enjoyyy, and we'll be back in your 👂's next THURSDAY babes!
Your ADHD Besties, Tara & Grace xx
(don't RSD)
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
19 Jun 2024
13. ADHD: periods, hormones & PMDD
01:06:14
Hellooo dopamine-deficient dream boats 🛥️❤️🔥
In today's episode:
• We share our thought provoking (see: unhinged) ADHD thoughts of the week. Open-plan homes; beautiful? Sure! But are they practical for our over-stimulated brains? Eyelid skin; Does it have a neck-skin-level of significance?
• Divergent Dilemma #1 - We discuss dyscalculia, a stand-alone neurotype which commonly occurs alongside ADHD. Tara shares her experience, the shame that she is letting go of and the concept of having a blank “brain paper” when it comes to math, numbers and her struggles with flight times, calendars, time zones etc.
• Divergent Dilemma #2 - Britt sends through an adorable voice note and we discuss the hilarious and fun relationship between dopamine, oestrogen, PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) spoiler it’s neither hilarious or fun but is SO MUCH BETTER if we track it and understand the WHY that underlies it all.
• This week's Ireggy Seggy is unfortunately named Fanny Pack Hacks (so sorry guys) where we read YOUR ADHD HACKS and find out what actually works for our cute brains.
*in a French accent* RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Grace recommends HotDoc, a magical app that liberates our poor ADHD brains from the burdens of scheduling appointments and conversing with gatekeepers. • Tara recommends Geneva Vanderzeil’s Instagram account for creative inspiration because keeping our hands busy and our brains engaged helps us to be regulated AF.
Sending ALLL the love and we'll be back in your very good👂's next THURSDAY!
Your ADHD Besties, Grace & Tara xx
(don't you even DARE RSD)
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Keywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, 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.
26 Jun 2024
14. WE'RE IN ADHD BURNOUT 🫠 (and here's what helps!)
01:04:37
Hiiiiii fave babes! ✨
In today's episode we're in ADHD burnout mode but that's okayyy!
• We ‘AB-SOLUTELY’ discuss how Tara’s inability to feel time had her believing she could go from running 0km to 42km in the space of 3 months 😮💨 and Grace shares her obsession with Love Island/reality TV in general and why it's a balm for her soul.
• Divergent Dilemma - We half answer two gorgeous listener’s questions about managing the work life balance as ADHDers, as well as what ADHD burnout feels like, and celebrating the inconsistency of ADHD energy.
• In this week's Ireggy Seggy we shudder through various DERANGED "choose your torture" scenarios sent in by YOUR cute brains, and Tara shares a fact that will change the way you think about bird feathers/dream catchers forever. 🪶
Our Recs/unrecs? this week:
• Tara recommends "ocean mangoes" - trust us, it’s a sticky-less, dripless heaven that you will want to experience. She also does the most ADHD thing ever and submits her first official "rec retraction", because a show she previously recommended unexpectedly went very sideways. You'll need to listen to find out. 👀
• Grace recommends a HEAVENLY zucchini/courgette pasta recipe that A-list++ celebrity Stanley Tucci said changed his life (and has now changed Grace's 🍝), and some cute person conveniently wrote down the recipe on their blog which is linked here: Click for carbs!
Sending you all love and balanced neurochemical vibes until we are back in your beguiling👂's next THURSDAY!
Your ADHD Besties,
Grace & Tara xx
Don’t RSD PLZ! 🛑
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03 Jul 2024
15. What to do when you're stuck DOOM SCROLLING
01:12:41
Hiii ADHD cuties tuning in from what is now 104 countries! 🤯😘
On today's show:
• Grace has 3 very important updates that she's bursting to tell us
• Are we still in burnout? What's been helping us climb out of it?? Has Tara got a refund for her marathon registration yet? (The answer won’t surprise you) What change-room moment saw Grace making an ‘ADHD math' speech to convince her husband? And WHAT did Tara snatch out of Grace's box? THESE ARE THE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS WE NEED ANSWERS TO.
• Dilemma #1 - An adorable anonymous listener asks for advice on RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) around dating: she's a late-blooming lesbian going back into the dating world in her 40s and struggling with overthinking and texting RSD (hi it me 🙋♀️) 🫠
• Dilemma #2 - A cute listener called Kelsi asks a double-barrelled dilemma (we LOVE!) about 'hermit mode': being stuck on the couch doom scrolling and lacking the motivation to go outside, AND ALSO the never-ending parade of crafty hobbies she starts and never finishes.
• This week's Ireggy Seggy is our new fave, called "TPR", where we pick famous TV characters and ponder whether they are a Timon, Pumba or Rafiki... the robust, scientific discussion we're always proud to bring you on the podcast. 🤓
REC LINKS:
• Tara recommends PVD tarnish-free, waterproof jewellery as an excellent and affordable option compared to gold jewellery. Brands she loves: Hey Harper, Bohomoon and Atolea.
• Grace recommends all 3 of the Hannah Gadsby Netflix comedy specials, especially Nanette.
We'll be back with a SPECIAL SURPRISE next Thursday babes!
Until then... your ADHD besties, 👱🏻♀️ Grace & 👩🏻🦱 Tara xx
(Don't RSDDD!)
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10 Jul 2024
MINI-SERIES 🏝️ Your ADHD Island: with Grace Koelma - "Aurora Graciealis"
00:38:29
ALOHA BESTIES & WELCOME TO 'YOUR ADHD ISLAND' 😍
Our ✨ new series ✨ where our guests are asked to design their ideal, neuroaffirming island happy place.
We ask them a series of very scientific and important questions like:
-‘what animals are native to and roam freely on your island?’
-’the museum on the island has 3 exhibits that represent your life’s major hyperfixations, what are they?’
-and ‘what 3 things are BANNED from your island?’
Pack your bags because this week we are visiting the very special island of the one and only, incredibly ADORABLE, Grace Koelma (O.G. Timon)! Grace lives in Western Australia with her husband Eric and two adorable blonde sons. The four of them are big fans of magna-tiles, vanlife trips and Bluey.
We hope you loved our new series guys, we will be back in your gorgeous ND ears next THURSDAY with our second episode of Your ADHD Island (after that it’s back to regular programming and Your ADHD Island will move to a different day of the week).
LOVEEEEEE
👱🏻♀️ Grace & 👩🏻🦱 Tara xx
(Don't RSD!)
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17 Jul 2024
MINI-SERIES 🏝️ Your ADHD Island: with Tara Breuso - "Low hanging Nashi pears & wombat energy"
00:47:15
Aaaaloha faves! Today we're delighted to bring you another episode of our bonus series 'Your ADHD Island' ✨
Your ADHD Island is a NEW series where our guests are asked to dream up their perfect, ADHD-friendly island paradise free from the burdens of this neuro-normative world. 😍 🏖️
We ask guests a series of very scientific and important questions like:
-‘what food magically grows on trees all over your island?'
-’what accent does everyone have?’
-and ‘what comfort show do the cinemas play on repeat 24/7?'
This week's mystery guest is none other than our very own Tara Breuso, who is ready to share her BOGAN-villea strewn, wombat roaming, nest swinging paradise. Tara lives in Western Australia with her husband Jesse and two adorable brunette sons. The four of them are big fans of cheese, the beach, and Julia Donaldson books (except for the one about the cigar-smoking scarecrow).
We hope you enjoyed our new series, and we will be BACK in your gorgeous neurodivergent ears next THURSDAY with our usual Your ADHD Besties episode.
DON'T RSD BABES!
👱🏻♀️ Grace & 👩🏻🦱 Tara xx
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On today's show, we have another amazing GUESTIE 😍 the gorgeous Olivia from @neurodiversing on Instagram and TikTok.
Olivia joins us all the way from the UK to help answer some dilemmas about AuDHD (co-existing Autism & ADHD presentations) and play an old fave Ireggy Seggy with us.
• Dilemma #1 - "How do you distinguish your autistic traits from your ADHD traits and what was your diagnosis journey like? An autism assessment is so expensive, is it worth it?"
• Dilemma #2 - "I have AuDHD and I’m struggling so much in my workplace, I haven’t told my boss about my neurodivergence but I’m wondering if there is anything that I can do to help to make my workplace easier for me?"
• Dilemma #3 - "I love my friends, but I feel guilty for missing Friday night drinks or resentful when I force myself to go. By the end of the work week, my social battery is drained, but my friends think I'm avoiding them. Why do I feel weird about enjoying a quiet night in more th out?"
Ireggy Seggy: Pipe dreams - early bedtimes, reading by candlelight & not picking our skin are suuuuuper realistic for us 🫠
❤️🔥 Follow Olivia @neurodiversing on Insta and TikTok
Don't RSD cuties! Grace & Tara xxx
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01 Aug 2024
17. ADHD stigma, when to advocate, and why re-parenting yourself helps
00:56:13
Hiii cutest ADHD loves!
In today's episode:
• We talk about the highs of kid-free holidays with friends and the lows of losing your 🧳 on the trip home (💌 don't forget to send Tara your triumphant stories of lost things you found months/years later - DM us on IG @adhdbestiespodcast!)
• Divergent Dilemma #1 - we answer a cute voice message from Holly asking how to advocate for herself after a recent ADHD diagnosis. Our discussion brings up some important questions: When people say ADHD is just laziness, how should we respond? What if advocating feels exhausting? Is it okay to walk away from some conversations without speaking up? Are there different ways to advocate if in-person feels too intense?
• Divergent Dilemma #2 - an anon listener shares a recent moment during a vacation where she felt judged by a passive-aggressive comment by her mother-in-law. We talk about emotional regulation when ADHDers feel misunderstood or judged, and Tara & Grace share how learning to re-parent ourselves has been sooo helpful in moments like this.
• We're putting on our cleats and warming up for this week's Ireggy Seggy... 🥇 The ADHD Olympics 🥇 where we bring you along with us to watch the highly-anticipated event: the room cleaning marathon, where ADHDers compete to see who can get the most distracted while cleaning. Our competitors are fiercer than ever, and pulling out techniques we've never seen before - so tune in for all the on-field (court?) action! 🏃♀️🧹🧺✨
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Tara recommends cast iron frypans/skillets as an easy way to up your iron intake (important since ADHDers are often low in iron).
• Grace recommends actually using the weighted blanket you impulse-purchased back when you got diagnosed - it's doing wonders for regulating her nervous system and helping with deep sleep.
Enjoyyy this episode, and we'll be back in your cute little👂's next MONDAY with our next instalment of our new mini-series, Your ADHD Island! 🏝️
Sending so much love! Tara & Grace xx
(don't RSD!)
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05 Aug 2024
MINI-SERIES 🏝️ Your ADHD Island: with Chloe Wilder - "Genus Muppetus"
00:32:55
Aaaaloha faves!
Today we're delighted to bring you another episode of our miniseries 'Your ADHD Island' ✨
Your ADHD Island is a NEW series where our guests are asked to dream up their perfect, ADHD-friendly island paradise free from the burdens of this neuro-normative world. 🏝️
We ask guests a series of very scientific and important questions like: -‘what food magically grows on trees all over your island?' -’what accent does everyone have?’ -and ‘what comfort show do the cinemas play on repeat 24/7?'
This week's guest is none other than our very own Rafiki wonder Chloe Wilder who is cooking up her government-less, museum/gallery filled wonderland that is overflowing with muppets and curry in a coconut. 🥥
Chloe lives in Western Australia with her partner Alex and two adorable blonde sons. The four of them are big fans of the kind of baked goods that old people love, vintage Asterix and Obelix comics, and keeping various types of birds (although the geese are flapping on thin ice).
You can follow Chloe and see her incredible art/pottery @chloewilderart
We hope you enjoyed our new series, and we will be BACK in your gorgeous neurodivergent ears this THURSDAY with our usual Your ADHD Besties episode.
DON'T RSD BABES!
👱🏻♀️ Grace & 👩🏻🦱 Tara xx
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• Grace has ADHD amnesia, and we're normalising second takes at things because we aren’t always prepared for what our mouths are going to say in social interactions.
• Divergent Dilemma #1 - we answer a gorgeous listener question about motivating yourself for exercise when you have ADHD. We talk about the negative stigmas around the word exercise, why exercise often induces demand avoidance and how to find joyful movement, and immediate, non-appearance-based motivators for movement.
• Divergent Dilemma #2 - We discuss time management with ADHD, how people with ADHD usually won’t see time in a linear way, that we see it differently in our minds. How to be kind to ourselves around our inconsistency with time and some tips that sometimes help us to manage our time, like counting down from the LEAVE time not ARRIVAL times.
IREGGY SEGGY:
• A listener sent us the idea for our IREGGY SEGGY this week, it’s called ‘Reddit Rants’ and we’re obsessed 🙌
We snoop ADHD Reddit threads that ask ‘what have you misplaced or lost’ as an ADHDer and the threads did not disappoint. 😂
We have toast left in drawers, bikes unnecessarily reported to the police and very disorientating naps.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Tara recommends using the public library (we promise this is more exciting than it sounds, babes) • Grace recommends a Waterpik to floss those pearly whites without the sensory overwhelm of rogue water splatters and flimsy floss situations.
We will be back in those divine👂's next THURSDAY
LOVE YOU Tara & Grace xx (don't RSD)
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14 Aug 2024
19. ADHD: Weight & Eating (Part 1)
00:42:41
Hi bestie babessss! In today's episode:
• Grace can’t buy steak, we talk about we need to take a break from acrylics, and how this is hard for our dermatillomania (skin picking).
• Divergent Dilemma #1 - we answer Jemima's question about ADHD and eating, she struggles with binge eating and feeling self-conscious about her weight. We discuss weight stigma, separating self worth and weight, weight-science -using more clear measures of health. We also touch on restriction mentality and how this can so easily lead to binge eating in women with ADHD.
IREGGY SEGGY:
• We are still riding the high of reading ADHD reddit threads.
We have dogs laughing at us, accidental DIY/accents, arms in bins and most importantly we ask the question: how many days is too many days to eat an errant hand bag donut?
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Tara recommends hair skin and nail gummies to keep those nails strong and less likely to be picked at • Grace recommends a supermarket shopping hack for ADHD brains that even the most inattentive brains won’t ‘rump’.
We will be back in those stunning👂's next THURSDAY
LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE Tara & Grace xx (don't RSD)
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Hi our fave ADHD dream boats! We finally got this bad boy uploaded 8 hours late 💅
In today’s chunkyyy episode:
Grace says "broccol-eye" 🥦, and "dingle dangle" in the space of 5 minutes (we're so sorry guys) aaaand Tara tells us a story from her bridezilla days. 🧟♀️
For our divergent dilemms, we are continuing on from last week, and talking all things ADHD weight and food 🥑🍔🍰 Tara answers ALL your questions about eating & ADHD, including:
• how to simplify veggie preparation and reduce the executive functioning overwhelm with Tara's simple 'whole veggie' rule
• how to make sure you get a variety of veggies across a week without ending up with lots of rotten produce in the fridge
• why balancing macronutrients is important (and why your gut bacteria is like a football team 🏈)
• how picky eating and eating perfectionism can derail us
• binge-eating... we need to think about the what how, when, where and why and STOP being mean to ourselves about the reasons that we might binge
• sick of making 4 different meals to cater to everyone in your family? Do this instead...
IREGGY SEGGY: • We answer some SAVAGE listener-submitted 'Choose your torture' scenarios 🫠
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Tara recommends the Good Bad Billionaire podcast which combines sharp business insights with a dose of spilled tea ☕️
• Grace recommends a Google maps hack that will help our little ND brains to leave on time 👀
We hope you enjoyyyy and we will be back in your ears next THURSDAY!👂🎧
“Sayonara" babes, Tara & Grace xx
(don’t you ever RSD or we will be mad)
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28 Aug 2024
21. "I can't stand by and watch": ADHD, unfairness & justice sensitivity
01:08:15
Hi cutest babes,
In this week's episode, Tara has been stealthily avoiding sleep by hyperfixating on iPhone automations and she is now Elon Musk 😎. Or is she just in denial that she's Siri's bitch now? 🤖 Grace is ripping clocks off the wall in rage as per uge. So a fairly stock standard week here at ‘Your ADHD besties’ HQ (the garage).
THIS WEEK'S DILEMMA: We take a deep dive into the biiiig topic of justice sensitivity: why some of us can have full body reactions to inequity. We explain:
WTAF justice sensitivity is, and why ADHDers are often passionate about standing up for the marginalized
We then share some personal stories from times we've advocated and got it right (and when we got it wrong too).
We talk about the importance of seeking consent, awareness when we may be projecting our feelings onto others, and making sure we don't burn out
The best part: we hear some listener stories about their experience with this common ADHD trait! 🕺
IREGGY SEGGY: Today we're reading out weird notes from our notes app - and we want you to send us yours! YOU BETTER DM us on IG @adhdbestiespodcast or email us hello@adhdbesties.com with screenshots of the weirdest notes in your phone so we can read them out on an ep soon 🤣
RECS:
Grace recommends two binge-worthy Instagram accounts that soothe her need for visually gorgeous ASMR... The mesmerising @_shetiesflies_ and addictive @ez.bookdesign
Tara recommends a sunscreen called 'Queen Screen' by Ultra Violette that won't make you feel like you're wearing Ross Geller's paste pants on your face 👙☀️😎
We'll be back next THURSDAY babes, and you know what NOT to do... (RSD) 😘
Grace & Ta Ta xx
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04 Sep 2024
22. Motherhood rage and dysregulation with Jenna Free (ADHD coach & therapist)
00:42:09
Hi hiii ADHD loves!
In today's episode we have another bestie guestie on the podcast, Jenna Free - ADHD coach and therapist (who you may know as @adhdwithjennafree on Instagram or TikTok).
We chat through two dilemmas with Jenna:
• Dilemma #1 - A cute listener called Em asks: "I told my partner that I have ADHD and struggle a lot with 'time blindness'. While he acknowledged I may have ADHD and wanted to support me, he said this trait was simply “poor time management skills” and encouraged me to learn to do better. How do I explain to people what I believe to be certain before I receive the medical certainty of a diagnosis?"
• Dilemma #2 - A gorgeous name twin listener called 'Tara from Texas' asks: "My son just turned 4 and I find myself exploding with anger seemingly out of nowhere almost daily. He brings me so much joy, so it kills me when I go from 0 to 1000. The most frequent advice I get is to take care of myself first because unmet needs can manifest as anger. BUT having ADHD makes self care so HARD! What is that?!"
• Ireggy Seggy - we play a fun new game that Jenna suggested called 'stick and twist', where we admit to hobbies we started and the others have to guess whether we stuck with them or jumped ship. 🏃♀️🛳️
RECS:
• Jenna recommends Love Island USA, which she's been bingeing this season! • Grace recommends a stick vacuum cleaner dupe that's changed her life by gameifying vacuuming in a way that is ✨magic✨ for ADHD brains • Tara recommends a Netflix show called Valeria which she's obsessed with (those fuchsia couches and floor to ceiling maximalist wallpapers 😍)
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06 Sep 2024
🤯 100K downloads?!! Come & celebrate with us on IG live!
00:03:16
BABESSSS! YOU DID IT! We just reached A HUNDRED THOUSAND downloads in 4 months for this podcast!!! Whaaat 🤯🤯😭😭 We're in disbelief and so so grateful to all of you.
Thank you so so much to everyone who has listened and sent us messages and love! It means more to us than you know ❤️🥹
We are going to do an 💃🏼 INSTAGRAM LIVE 💃🏼 livestream this weekend (6/7th September 2024) to celebrate. And we’d LOVE you to come hang with us 😍 Click here to convert to your timezone, or see our list below.
Bring your Ireggy Seggy 'would you rather' questions, divergent dilemmas and any other questions you have for us!
Sat Sept 7th 2024 2am BST (sorry guys 😴) 9am AWST 11am AEST 1pm NZST
See you soooon! (we can't wait!)
Love you with the fire of a thousand suns ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Grace & Tara xxx
(and if you're reading this later and missed this IG live, remember... don't RSD!) 😘
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11 Sep 2024
23. "Why do birthdays cause so much RSD for ADHDers?" 🥳🧐
00:58:12
BONJOUR cutest babes tuning in from what is now 126 countries! 🤯😘
On today's show:
- Tara makes a quick note about ADHD and hyper-empathy and then two seconds later laughs at Grace for getting rejected from the Reject Shop.
- We talk about the amazing PMDD discussion we had on our Instagram last week, with some really helpful examples of what PMDD might feel like, check out instagram for info about PMDD management and personal stories!
This week's DIVERGENT DILEMM:
• Are birthdays just an ADHD nightmare that are bound to end in RSD? We discuss love languages, how we feel about gifts and Tara gives a step-by-step for how to embrace your inner birthday diva 🕺
IREGGY SEGGY:
• This week's Ireggy Seggy is another who’s who of notes app crap and this time it’s YOUR notes. We're happy to report our listener-submitted notes are as delightfully unhinged and divine as we expected.
REC LINKS:
• Tara recommends the Clue app, track your period babes! There is an important link between dopamine and oestrogen and tracking can help us to feel more in control, especially if we have PMDD too 💜
We’ll be back in your cute ears next THURSDAY (the third day)
Until then love love love always your ADHD besties, 👱🏻♀️ Grace & 👩🏻🦱 Tara xx
(Don't RSD bby)
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18 Sep 2024
24. "Help! Is it my ADHD or am I just bad at sleep?!" 😴
01:02:31
Hi beautiful ADHD babes!
On today's show:
- Grace tries relaxed parenting but gets piggy-bocked in the face, and Tara is forced to admit her STEM job from when she was 14 years old.
• Divergent Dilemma - A gorgeous listener called Ashara asks whether late night productivity and sleep issues are linked to ADHD.
Ooooofff, this is a biiig question! We asked our audience whether they were night owls or early birds (worms?) and the results were (not very) surprising.
We talk about why the late night hours are so appealing for ADHDers and why decompressing at night is so important for our dysregulated nervous systems. Tara talks about the link between diet and sleep cycles for ADHDers and gives some helpful tips (more on eating in episodes 4, 8, 19 & 20) AND we hear from our listeners what sort of tasks are keeping you up late at night 👀.
• This week's Ireggy Seggy is a round of 'Who is more likely to...?'
We learn a lot about each other (eg. who is most likely to yell at bugs and who is most likely to send a snarky text) but mostly that Grace is mummy’s little ferret.
RECS:
• Grace recommends 'First we make the beast beautiful' by Sarah Wilson: the best book on anxiety she's ever read!
We’ll be back in your ears the same time next week!
Until then.
You KNOW what you can’t do (RSD)
Tara and Grace
xxx
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25 Sep 2024
25. Navigating workplace conflict with ADHD 🌶️ 🤐
00:57:02
Hi very beautiful neurodivergent brains!
This week, we’re watering our fake plants and celebrating our birthdays like the indulgent little princes we are!
Dilemma 1: Our lovely listener Kerri feels like she comes across as intimidating, and it’s triggering her RSD. We chat about advocating for ADHD in the workplace and embracing your unique intensity while also showing your softer side. Remember, two things can be true: you can be passionate and intense and also a kind/gentle person!
Dilemma 2: A cute little Bimbo Marshall comes out of the woodwork with a question about phone calls and the stress of feeling disconnected to the person on the other end, almost like she’s talking to a disembodied voice. We discuss the challenges of emotional processing and body language on calls, and why many ADHDers find emailing and texting way easier than chatting on the phone.
We dive into some practical tips for how to escape those moments when you’re feeling “chat-trapped” and mananging the overwhelm of keeping the conversation going like calming your nervous system right before the call, using social scripts—like chatting about the weather to ease into the conversation and Grace gives the 'untip’ of calling when the background noise is terrible and just blaming it on that!
Ireggy Seggy: It’s time for “ADHD or NAYDHD: The Zoo Edition”! Expect possum testicles, kangaroo gazing, tortoise tickling, and our new obsession with the Aye-Aye!
Recommendations:
Grace recommends: MCo Beauty Grip Primer Link and Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer Link.
Tara recommends: An insightful article by her hero Christy Harrison on evaluating the quality of science behind supplements Link.
We will be back in your insanely gorgeous ears next THURSDAY
and until then DON’T RSD
LOVE!
Tara and Grace xxx
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02 Oct 2024
26. "I constantly interrupt people and I feel terrible about myself"
00:48:35
Oh hiiii, ADHD Bestie babes! 🌟
This week, Grace (almost) becomes the neighborhood hero by saving the day from controlled burn-offs, while Tara triumphs over PMDD for the first time since she was 13.
Dilemma: Our gorgeous Kiwi listener is feeling serious RSD when it comes to interrupting people during conversations. We discuss why ADHDers do this and how to see this trait from different perspectives, including how to own it and advocate for your ADHD brain as a way to open up conversations and express empathy for someone.
Ireggy Seggy: 🐷 PIG in the middle (A.K.A The positive interrupting game). This week we play a torturous game where one person must speak slo-o-o-wly and the other must gleefully interrupt them. It's as unhinged as it sounds and Tara forgets how to geography. 🫠 🌎
REC LINKS:
Tara's Rec: The Middleditch and Schwartz completely improvised comedy specials on Netflix. Improv that is equal parts hilarious and genius!
Grace's Rec: @ktscanvases - A must-follow Instagram/art account that’s playful, sardonic, and visually stunning.
As always, we will be back in your beautiful little ND ears next THURSDAY!
Until then, DO NOT RSD (we will be so mad!!)
Ta and G ❤️🔥
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10 Oct 2024
27. "My ADHD makes me feel so broken and I can't stop negative thinking!" 😭
00:52:38
Hi ADHD besties! This is our LAST episode of SEASON 1! After this ep, we are taking a teeny tiny break and will be back with our usual episode the Thursday after next... PLUS we have some very exciting news! 👀
This week we're overstimulated by kids parties and raising boys (boy parents will agree that it's a never ending bucks party!) 🙃
Dilemma: A gorgeous neurotypical listener asks how he can support his ADHD girlfriend, especially with her negative self talk and internalised ableism. 👩❤️👨
We discuss: - How cycles of negative self talk are conditioned in childhood and can become increasingly savage and disollusioning. - How a partner/friend can help their negative partner by reflecting their thoughts back to them, and helping them get some perspective. - Grace shares the biggest shifts in her journey with negative self talk and why taking ownership helped hugely. - Creating space between our thoughts and ourselves and recognising unconscious thought patterns. - The neurobiology of the brain and why we get stuck in negative thought patterns. - We look at the concept of 'clickbait thoughts' and question whether thoughts are helpful, instead of whether they're true.
RECS:
- Grace has another questionable rec that Tara is convinced that she came up with 5 minutes prior to recording
This week we're playing 'Good words, Bad words': is it an auditory stim or does it make you feel like peeling your ears off? 🫣
Don't RSD loves! Tara & Grace xx
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24 Oct 2024
28. HOW TO: fall in love with your STIMS, manage sensory clashes & reframe ADHD inconsistency
01:12:26
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
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30 Oct 2024
29. "What part of my PERSONALITY is ME, and what part is my ADHD?!" 🤔
00:37:22
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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06 Nov 2024
30. ADHD & ANXIETY: Tara's story of motherhood, postpartum anxiety & depression 💜
01:00:09
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.
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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 t
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20 Nov 2024
👀 SNEAK PEEK: Subscriber-only episode ft. Grace's journey with AuDHD
00:07:45
🥳 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 😎)
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… 💫
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21 Nov 2024
32. De-cluttering, medication and the ADHD tipping point
01:09:54
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.
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 hello@adhdbesties.com!
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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28 Nov 2024
33. Is procrastination a DIRTY WORD for ADHDers?
01:03:58
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.
“At its core, procrastination is resistance. Part of us wants to move ahead with a goal, but other (louder) parts are pumping the brakes because they don't have all the information, security or emotional reassurance they need."
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??
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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05 Dec 2024
34. Are ADHD supplements a SCAM? Dietitian Tara breaks down the science & myths
01:10:53
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 OURLIVE 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.
Until next Thursday, babes! You KNOW what you can’t do (RSD 🥲).
Love Grace and Tara xxx
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10 Dec 2024
A little update and a sneak peek... 👀
00:07:18
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
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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12 Dec 2024
35. 💔 Feeling under-appreciated in friendships: RSD & boundaries
00:50:05
🎄 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!
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30 Jan 2025
36. New Year, same ADHD?! 🫣 How to set goals that actually feel good 🤌
01:09:43
WE ARE BACK, BABY! 🎉✨🫠 And we've missed you all! 💖
We’re kicking things off after Chinese New Year, and in 2025, we’re bringing you a brand new segment you never knew you needed—teaching you *how* to RSD (wait, what?! Don’t worry, all will be revealed).
💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK: Tahlia asks: How do I make New Year’s resolutions ADHD-friendly? She loves that fresh start feeling but hates her inconsistency! We cover: ✔️ Making resolutions dopamine-friendly ✔️ Why rigid goals don’t work for ADHD brains ✔️ What kind of goal-setting actually sticks ✔️ Keeping goals adaptable & flexible 🔄 ✔️ How to be self-accepting & neuroaffirming instead of self-critical
🌝 IRREGGY SEGGY: ADHD NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS - THE BINGO-ISH EDITION 🧐 You sent us your New Year’s pipe dreams… now we see who has actually attempted more of them! Spoiler alert: We both lose (or should we say WIN?!) because, of course, we’ve done them all 👍
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06 Feb 2025
37. ADHD & clothing: simplifying your wardrobe to reduce decision fatigue
00:59:32
Hi bestiesssss
This week Tara will apparently do anything for a Dorset accent and Grace is asking for advice on whether she needs new beauty products, however the only answer she will accept is a resounding and supportive yes. We have a lot of fun introducing our new segment 🫠 RSD corner 🫠 where an RSD shared is an RSD halved.
A lovely listener sent us an email with some recommendations including:
We discuss ADHD stimming (self stimulatory behaviour), self soothing with ADHD and pharmacogenomic testing a type of genetic analysis that looks at an individual's DNA to predict how they will respond to certain medications and potential side effects or a particular dosage.
💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK: Karen asks "I feel like I use up so much mental energy choosing clothes every day and I need your help with organization and gamification"
We LOVE this question, and cover:
✔️ Shortcuts for choosing outfits easily ✔️ Apps for styling and cataloguing outfits ✔️ Photo guides for daily outfit inspiration ✔️ Demand avoidance around outfit choices ✔️ Balancing comfort, style, and personality in clothing ✔️ Style versus fashion: What’s the difference? ✔️ Creating a ‘uniform’ for different occasions (casual, corporate, special events) ✔️ Allison Bornstein’s 3-word method for describing your style (practical, aspirational, emotional) ✔️ Why seasonal wardrobes & de-cluttering are essential for ADHD/AuDHD brains ✔️ Organizing wardrobes in a way that's neuro-affirming for ND brains
Ireggy Seggy: The dreaded PIG in the middle, where in true ADHD fashion Grace forgets what game we’re playing and zones out (we’re so sorry guys) then tells Tara she's fired from the podcast when the dysregulation catches up with her 🫠
Don't forget to: SEND US YOUR 3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE!
Love youuu and don't RSD! Tata and G-Baby xxx
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13 Feb 2025
38. How to navigate ADHD & AuDHD meltdowns and shutdowns: tips for you and your loved ones
01:04:31
Oh HIII, bestie babes!
In today's episode, we're ADHD-ing all over each other, and Tara is sick of people feeling bad about oversharing. Oversharing is the new sharing. Okay??? Good.
💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK: Nick asks: "I don't understand the difference between ADHD / AuDHD meltdowns and shutdowns! Can you explain?"
We’re recording this episode just an hour after Tara had an ADHD meltdown—because she wants to show you what an ADHD meltdown actually looks like.
Have you ever felt extremely disconnected, flighty, unfocused, anxious, or struggled to speak or make eye contact? You may have been experiencing an ADHD or AuDHD meltdown or shutdown.
In this episode, we:
Define how meltdowns and shutdowns feel for each of us in the context of ADHD and AuDHD—physically, socially, and psychologically.
Explain how they differ and share our personal experiences.
Break down triggers (sensory overload, emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction).
Talk about what helps us and what support people can do.
✨ RECS:
Tara is recommending @femalephysioco for an ADHD-friendly way to schedule pelvic floor exercises.
We’ll be back in your absolutely stunning 👂 ’s next Thursday.
(don’t bloody ever RSD or we’ll be so, so cross with you!)
theme song plays
Lalalala LOVE, Tara & Grace xx
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20 Feb 2025
39. When ADHD makes you feel like you're ⚠️ TOO MUCH ⚠️ (Masking & RSD)
01:01:36
Hi bestiessss
On todays episode, Tara’s out of meltdown and is a bit more organised*
Meanwhile Grace is taking her journals on a little beach trip (don’t worry she asked them first) in her bid to stay unperceived and allowing herself to be indulgent about meeting her needs.
🫣 RSD corner: Tara completely messed up on the style episode “Alice Bornstein” is actually called ALLISON Bornstein (click here to see her Instagram for sensational fashion advice). We also discuss why ADHDers remember so many details when it’s a hyperfocus but can’t remember someone’s name.
😻 Gorgeous Kate from the UK teaches us how to RSD about whether your cat loves 1. You, 2. Your partner or 3. Their cat tree more
Important note: She is adorable and we’re obsessed with her 💖
💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK: Nille from Norway asks: "do you have any techniques for when you’re out and about and want to calm your excitability and hyperactivity down in social situations?"
We discuss: ✅ How cultural attitudes towards ADHD impact self-advocacy ✅ Whether telling people about ADHD & RSD upfront can help communication ✅ The balance between masking for safety vs. embracing your true self ✅ How ADHD stimulant medication, movement techniques & support groups can help socialising
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too much” in social settings, this episode is for you, baby girl!
🥳 Ireggy seggy TIIIIME!
This week we play "RSDelightful" - a new segment where we read out RSD moments submitted by YOU GUYS and discuss... because we haaaard relate. We also get caught up in a deep dive no one asked for on why ADHDers might struggle with competitiveness while playing games - who knew we had so much to say?
🤌 RECS:
We forgot to do them - VERY on brand 🫠 ✨
We’ll be back in your cute little neurodivergent 👂s next Thursday.
Don’t RSD EVER PLZ 💃🏻
Love ALWAYS Tara and Baby G xxxxxxxx
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01 Mar 2025
📣 We're doing our very first LIVE besties event!! (in Australia)
00:03:24
Besties, we're popping into your feed with a special announcement, and if you're a Western Australian local, you do NOT want to miss this event!
We're doing our very first LIVE ADHD Besties event to celebrate the launch of Grace's amazing book The ADHD Focus Friend 🎉📕. The event will be held down in Margaret River at the arts centre - the HEART on the 13th March.
The deets:
ADHD, LATE-DIAGNOSIS & WOMEN: book launch and Q&A
Date: March 13th Venue: The HEART (arts centre) Margaret River, Western Australia
Cost: Tickets required, but it's pay what you can 💜
Doors & bar: 6pm Talk: 6.30pm followed by book sales and signings A complimentary glass of Dirt Temple Wines will be provided on arrival
In this cosy, unfiltered discussion we'll chat about:
Late-Diagnosis: Explore why many women receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life and what that means for your identity and well-being.
Unmasking & Authenticity: Learn about the challenges of masking symptoms, managing nervous system regulation, navigating RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), and understanding hormonal impacts.
Practical, Science-Backed Strategies: Gain actionable tips that blend scientific insights with real-world experiences and humour.
Stick around for a live Q&A and bring your burning questions on all things neurospicy!
Eeeeek, we can't wait to meet our WA besties IRL 😍
Don't RSD EVER, Grace and Tara xx
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27 Feb 2025
40. "Help! My mum is going to tell the psychiatrist that I DON'T have ADHD!"
01:05:05
Hellloooo besties
In today's ep Grace is doing unimportant author-y things like promoting her chart topping book while Tara is doing genuinely important things like avoiding washing her colander.
Tara gives insight into why ADHD medication is very personal and specific to each person and why it's a journey not a destination for her.
💌 DIVERGENT DILEMMA: “My mum doesn't believe I have ADHD and she has to fill out my ADHD assessment form for my psychiatrist"
👻 IREGGY SEGGY: How long does it *actually* take to put fuel in your car or read a book? 🤔 (and to that we say, what kind of book, how long, what's your average reading speed, will you be interrupted?) We attempt and fail to answer this and many other questions as we put our time inattention (previously referred to as time-blindness) to the test.
We will be back in your GNEs* next THURSDAY!
Until then just even try to RSD, we'll find you, and we will HUG it out of you.
Ta and sweet little baby G
xxxxx
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06 Mar 2025
41. "Tell me why I BINGE EAT even when I'm happy" 🍫🙃 ADHD, impulsive eating & sensory needs
01:07:07
Hi tiny little ADHD babes,
In today’s episode, Grace is forcing Tara to do her recommendation in a Kiwi accent even though she's in the throes of PMDD (cute). We discuss important subjects: like “what ARE the cakes in men’s urinals made out of?” and "public proposals, sweet or stressful?". Meanwhile, Grace shares an inattentive moment that she's still spiralling about (spoiler: her leather couch is NOT okay 🫠)
💌 DIVERGENT DILEMMA: “I get why my ADHD makes me binge eat when I’m sad, but why do I binge eat even when I'm HAPPY?!"
We discuss:
ADHD & Emotional Eating – Understanding why ADHDers use food for emotional regulation and sensory input.
Sensory Needs & ADHD – How food provides vestibular and proprioceptive system input for neurodivergent brains.
Blood Sugar & ADHD Symptoms – Why stable glucose levels help mood, focus, and prevent binge eating.
Women with ADHD & Eating Habits – How dysregulation affects appetite, fullness cues, and nutrition.
Food as ADHD Self-Regulation – Identifying foods that support sensory and emotional balance.
ADHD, Binge Eating & Overeating – Why even when life is good, ADHD brains can still struggle with food.
👻 IREGGY SEGGY: The H in ADHD stands for history We discuss the anarchy that would ensue if ADHDers were present at key historic moments like the moon landing, the Trojan horse and invention of the printing press.
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13 Mar 2025
42. ADHD & feeling BEHIND IN LIFE with finances, home-ownership, relationships & career 💸🏠💍
01:14:40
Hello stunning little neurodivergent brains
On the pod this week Grace is guilt peeing and panic flushing... meanwhile Tara is finally not bogarting the eventful weeks, and ALSO she does like musicals and needs everyone to know it.
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💌 Dilem lem lem: “I feel like due to being ADHD, I’m behind in life and not achieving milestones other people are. Have you girls ever felt like this? Will I ever catch up?”
We discuss:
ADHDers/neurodivergent people often take unique paths, and that's okay.
Why comparing ADHDers to neurotypical milestones is unhelpful.
Why getting your driver's license can be an overwhelming thing for ADHDers.
We MUSE 🤔 that ADHDers may own fewer homes or be less financially set by 40, but do we avoid midlife crises?
Embracing the person we are now, separate from our underdeveloped prefrontal cortex days.
🤌 RECS:
Tara is recommending at-home clothes dye (in the washing machine - sooo ADHD friendly)
Grace is recommending getting the app for your TV remote (because she's losing hers constantly)
We also mention 'Top 5 regrets of the dying' by Bronnie Ware
🦋 Ireggy Seggy: RSDelightful (Part 2!)
We share what you guys have been RSDing about (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria). We’re being kicked while we’re down, we’re being sexy worms, we’re leaving our windscreen wiper tanks dry and we’re giving automechanic advice (again, sorry).
We will be back in your gorgeous little tiny ND ears next Thursday as always!
We bloody love you and we bloody hope you don’t RSD okay?
T and G xxxx
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20 Mar 2025
43. ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What it feels like and how to manage it
01:21:12
Hello tiny little ADHD besties, this episode is the official symposium on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (see: don't RSD), that we have curated from our stunning back catalogue and put together for you to share with people that you might have RSD'd on or around or near so that they understand what it is and why it's the yuck.
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On the pod this week we answer a series of dilemmas specific to ADHD including; 💌 “why does there have to be so much emotional baggage attached to birthdays for people with ADHD?” 💌 "I can’t go back to my hairdresser because I had to cancel and then forgot to call them back and rebook for months” 💌 “I never reply to messages but then I feel horrible when they don’t reply, I feel like a hypocrite!” 💌 “Help I cancelled too many times due to ADHD burnout and now my workmates have started a new group chat without me” We discuss:
What is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)? (And why ADHDers can feel rejection more intensely)
Why birthdays can feel weirdly emotional for people with ADHD
The dopamine connection between expectations and rejection
Love languages, ADHD, and asking for what you need in relationships
ADHD texting paralysis—why we can’t reply, and how to make it easier
How to fix relationships after an RSD spiral
What to do if you’ve canceled too many times due to burnout
How to stop self-sabotaging friendships & work relationships
Ireggy seggyyyyyy:
This week we play "RSDelightful" - a segment where we read out RSD moments submitted by YOU GUYS and further discuss why RSD is super sucky*
(Please note: The following episode was edited by Tara, so audio quality and cuts not at 'Grace Level', thank you for your patience and understanding during this Grace-less time)
*medical terminology for: ‘is extremely difficult to manage’
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27 Mar 2025
44. ADHD & Friendships: “Why am I so bad at keeping friends?!”
01:07:22
Hi besties!
On the pod today: Our Second Official ADHD Besties Symposium is here and this time we're looking at ADHD and Friendships. Why? Because when you have ADHD they can be hard bby.
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We have curated THE BEST 🤌 dilemmas on friendships from our very handsome (flicks hair into quiff) back catalogue and put them together for you to share with the people around you so that they understand your Gorgeous Little Neurodivergent Brains (GLNB’s) a bit better OR to remind you to be kind to those GLNBs when it comes to managing friendships.
This week we answer a series of dilemmas specific to ADHD and friendships including;
💌 "How can I manage relationships/friendships when my ADHD makes me “outta sight, outta mind”?!
💌 "I feel like my roommate is embarrassed by me because of my ADHD - how do I bring this up without creating a full blown drama?"
💌 "ADHD drains my social battery but my friends think I'm avoiding them" -with the gorgeous Olivia from @neurodiversing
💌 "AuDHD, debilitating RSD and being left out of friendship groups"
We discuss:
ADHD texting paralysis/communication overwhelm, why we can’t reply, and how to make it easier
How hyperfocus makes time melt away (and why every message starts with ‘omg I’m so sorry’)
Why being upfront about your ADHD can save friendships
Why being pitied is so painful for ADHDers
The double standard of being ‘child-like’ with ADHD (why does no one mention the positives?!)
How RSD can sabotage friendships
Why ADHDers and AuDHDers rest differently—and how to redefine fun for yourself
The joy of missing out—why it’s sometimes not just okay but IMPORTANT
How to fix relationships after an RSD spiral
What to do if you’ve canceled too many times due to burnout
How to stop self-sabotaging friendships & work relationships
We will be back in your GLND ears NEXT THURSDAY And until then: *said in a melodic chorus* Don’t RSD baby girllll 💖
Tata and Grace xxxxx
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