Best Adultadhd Podcasts (2026)

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S2E29: ADHD, Parenting & Abusive Relationships + guest Julie Barth 35:11

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Julie Legg speaks with writer, advocate, mother of six, and trauma survivor Julie Barth, whose powerful story of caregiving, survival, and personal evolution is nothing short of extraordinary. Julie opens up about life before and after her ADHD diagnosis, the generational ripple effects of misunderstood neurodivergence, and rebuilding her life afte…

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New Year with ADHD: Realistic Goals Without Burnout 20:07

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The New Year often brings hope — and for adults with ADHD, it can also bring pressure, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris explore why traditional New Year's resolutions so often backfire for people with ADHD and what works better instead. Rather than treating the Ne…

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S2E28: ADHD Romantic Relationships & Healthy Conflict + guest Bryan Gastelle 26:31

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Julie Legg speaks with clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist Bryan Gastelle. With both professional expertise and lived experience of ADHD, Bryan unpacks how neurodivergence impacts romantic relationships, communication patterns, emotional regulation, and household dynamics. This conversation explores what healthy conflict really looks like, ho…

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365 BITESIZE | Career Change with ADHD 15:51

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #328: Did You Waste Your Summer? Here’s Your ‘August Panic’ Survival Guide Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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364 From Walking on Eggshells to Walking in Self-Trust 1:02:49

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Click here to join me for Rejection Sensitivity 101: Understanding It. Soothing It. Healing It. If you’ve ever felt constantly on edge in your relationships—reading into tone changes, bracing for rejection, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—this episode is for you. Today, I’m unpacking rejection sensitivity: why it shows up so strongly for ADHD…

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S2E27: ADHD Undiagnoses, Comorbidities & High Achievers + guest Hufsa Ahmad 31:52

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Julie Legg speaks with Hufsa Ahmad (a licensed clinical social worker, scientist, and mental health advocate) about her journey navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, addiction, and repeated misdiagnoses. Hufsa shares how being a high-achieving, internally motivated student meant her ADHD often went unnoticed, and how co-occurring conditions like bipol…

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S2E26: ADHD-G & Forging Your Own Path + guest Ron Shuali 20:00

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Julie Legg welcomes author, educator, and improv-driven motivator Ron Shuali, known for his unique blend of martial arts, humour, and unorthodox teaching. Diagnosed with ADHD in early childhood, Ron defied expectations and built a life around passion, curiosity, and non-conformity. From creating Yogarate to launching “Unprofessional Development” wo…

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363 BITESIZE | The Unsexy Truth About Accommodating Neurodivergent Kids 12:59

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #327: We Threw Out The Rulebook: How We're Raising Our Neurodivergent Kids With Greg Carder Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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362 The Science of ADHD Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Sunlight, and Why You’re So Tired 54:32

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If you have ADHD and sleep feels like a constant struggle, you’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. Research shows that 70–80% of adults with ADHD have chronic sleep problems, most commonly falling asleep too late and being unable to shift earlier, no matter how hard they try. For many of us, this pattern starts in childhood and is …

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S2E25: ADHD, Choosing Happiness & Counting Little Wins + guest Erica Glessing 21:04

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Julie Legg speaks with Erica Glessing - a writer, publisher, happiness coach, and mother of three neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Erica brings positivity to everything she touches. From founding Happy Publishing to producing over 5,000 articles and a plethora of books, Erica has built a life that works with her brain’s n…

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S2E24: ADHD, Shame & The Power of Action + guest Mordy Gottlieb 28:40

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Julie Legg sits down with therapist, sex addiction specialist, and former pastry chef Mordy Gottlieb, who brings a refreshing perspective on ADHD, shame, and self-worth. Mordy shares his own lived experience with undiagnosed ADHD, his journey through perfectionism. He discusses why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough and how experiential a…

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361 BITESIZE | Why Resentment Builds—and What to Do Instead 14:42

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #326: ADHD Nearly Broke Us — How We're Still Standing After 21 Years With Greg Carder Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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ADHD and Family Relationships 36:48

8d ago36:48

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In this episode, Lynne Edris and Dr. Tamara Rosier break down how ADHD shows up in family relationships — from communication challenges to emotional triggers, connection breakdowns, and opportunities for healing. Learn what it means to become a "safe person," how to support loved ones without absorbing all the responsibility, and practical strategi…

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360 I Almost Lost a Huge Opportunity to Rejection Sensitivity (But Here’s How I Came Back) 53:35

21d ago53:35

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It’s been a while since we dropped a solo episode, and today I’m sharing something personal, vulnerable, and—honestly—encouraging. Because even after twenty years of living with ADHD and five years of deep healing work, rejection sensitivity still shows up for me. The difference now? I know how to support myself through it. In this episode, I share…

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S2E23: ADHD Life & Quick Wins for Busy Mums + guest Jessica Lewis 25:06

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Julie Legg chats with Jessica Lewis, a voice-over artist, photographer, podcast host, and mum of three ADHD kids, about her journey of self-discovery and late ADHD diagnosis. Jessica reflects on how parenting led to recognising her own neurodivergent traits, the emotional rollercoaster of raising differently wired children, and how small, simple st…

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S2E22 - Drive, ADHD Multitasking & AI Assistants + guest Marnie Wills 42:47

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Julie Legg chats with Marnie Wills — AI strategist, former international athlete, educator, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Marnie opens up about her late-discovered ADHD and how understanding her fast-moving brain has shaped the way she works, creates, and lives. By amplifying her innate multitasking drive and insatiable curiosity, Marnie share…

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359 BITESIZE | ADHD, Chronic Pain, and the Cost of Pushing Through 13:40

26d ago13:40

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #325: ADHD Burnout Is REAL: What A Physician With ADHD Wishes She Knew Sooner Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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358 The Day I Hired a Frontal Lobe: How Paying for Help Pulled Me Out of ADHD Chaos 1:00:39

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This week, Kristen chats with Bill, Creative & Executive Director of ArtPhilly, who is currently helping mastermind a city-wide arts festival for America’s 250th birthday. He’s smart, creative, high-capacity… and, like many ADHDers, he hit the limit of what his frontal lobe could juggle. And then? He hired help — aka he hired himself a frontal lobe…

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S2E21: ADHD Self Recognition & Growth + guest Meredith Jones 32:11

21d ago32:11

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Julie Legg speaks with radio host, advocate, and mum of two neurodivergent children, Meredith Jones. Through supporting her children, Meredith began recognising familiar patterns in herself, leading to a journey of curiosity and self-awareness around ADHD. While currently undiagnosed and on the ADHD assessment wait-list, she is on a journey of unde…

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S2E20: Young Neurodiversity Champions Advocating for Change + guest Lily Doolan 24:20

25d ago24:20

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Julie Legg chats with 19-year-old neurodiversity advocate Lily Doolan, recently elected CEO of the Young Neurodiversity Champions of New Zealand. Diagnosed with ADHD at 17, Lily shares her journey from being misunderstood at school to finding clarity, purpose, and passion as a youth leader and university student. Lily opens up about the impact of d…

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357 BITESIZE | Your Brain Is Too Loud—This Trick Turns the Volume Down 15:34

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #321: The 5-Minute ADHD Hack That Can Change Your Life Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Polic…

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356 Tech Jobs + ADHD Minds: How David Made It Work 51:18

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In this episode, I sit down with David—a long-time FOCUSED member turned coach—to talk about what it really looks like to work in tech with an ADHD brain. David shares how he found his way into the tech world, the challenges he faced behind the scenes, and the systems he built to survive (and eventually thrive). We explore: The hardest parts of tec…

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S2E19: ADHD Burnout & Thriving in Corporate + guest Bex O'Malley 47:11

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Julie Legg speaks with Bex O’Malley — a neurodiversity consultant, ADHD coach, and former corporate high-performer. Diagnosed later in life, Bex shares the toll of masking, the realities of ADHD burnout, and the strategies that helped her rebuild on her own terms. From emotional dysregulation to workplace misalignment, from self-awareness to role c…

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S2E18: ADHD, Parenting & Harmony in the Home + guest Carol Siege 28:03

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Julie Legg chats with Carol Siege, certified professional coach, keynote speaker, and mother of four neurodiverse sons. Carol brings practical insight drawn from decades of lived experience navigating ADHD, autism, learning differences, anxiety, and more within her own family. Carol shares how parenting her “alphabet soup” family led to her passion…

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355 BITESIZE | What to Do When Someone Says “Everyone Has ADHD” 11:08

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #320: Rapid-Fire Adult ADHD Q&A Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ADHD & End-of-Year Transitions 18:42

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End-of-year transitions can be especially tough for adults with ADHD. In this episode, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris break down why this season often brings extra overwhelm—and how to navigate it with more clarity, calm, and confidence. You'll learn: Why holidays, shifting routines, and unfinished tasks strain ADHD executive functions ADHD-frie…

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354 Why Even Your Own To-Dos Feel Like an Attack: The Explosive Reality of Adult PDA 1:11:48

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If you’ve ever thought, “No one can tell me what to do… not even me,” this episode might feel like someone finally turned the lights on. This week, Kristen sits down with Kendahl Damashek — parent coach, Director of Content and Curriculum for At Peace Parents, and a PDA Autistic mom of four PDA kids — for a groundbreaking conversation about Patholo…

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S2E17: ADHD Inquiry New Zealand + guest Sian Flynn-Coleman 29:52

1M ago29:52

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Julie Legg speaks with Sian Flynn-Coleman, an ADHD life coach, mother, and passionate advocate of the ADHD Inquiry New Zealand. Together, they unpack the ADHD Inquiry petition calling for a public investigation into the systemic gaps that impact ADHDers across health, education, justice, and employment sectors in Aotearoa. It’s calling for a nation…

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S2E16: Drawing Strength, ADHD, Loss & Creative Resilience + guest Kathy Buskett 21:20

1M ago21:20

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Julie Legg speaks with Kathy Buskett, a professional caricature artist and solo entrepreneur who discovered her own ADHD while navigating her son’s diagnosis. Kathy shares how her ADHD traits, once dismissed as being "scatterbrained", have become her greatest strengths in both life and art. From rebuilding her life after personal tragedy to becomin…

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E278: How ADHD Women Are Vulnerable to Toxic Partners 20:42

2M ago20:42

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Ever wonder why so many women with ADHD end up in relationships that drain them? You're not alone -- and it's not a coincidence. After hosting another magical ADHD moms' retreat, I couldn't shake the conversations we had around partners -- some amazing, others... deeply painful. In this episode, I'm sharing the patterns I've seen over and over: wom…

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353 BITESIZE | Why You Can't Start Until The Last Minute: Unlocking ADHD & Motivation 12:34

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #319: “Why Can’t I Just START?!” – ADHD + Task Initiation Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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352 The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What to Do: PDA & Low-Demand Parenting (with Casey Ehrlich) 1:17:17

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What if your child’s resistance, meltdowns, or refusal to do “simple” things isn’t defiance—but a nervous system response? In this conversation, Kristen talks with Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents and one of the leading voices on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey is a researcher, parent coach, and mom of two PDA kids who helps fa…

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S2E15: Optimising Brain Health & Thriving with ADHD + guest Chris Loper 32:58

1M ago32:58

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Julie Legg welcomes Chris Loper, a Habit Coach and educator, to explore how lasting change starts with brain health, not just willpower. Chris shares his own late-ADHD diagnosis journey and the pivotal realisations that followed, including how lifestyle foundations like sleep, nutrition, and movement support focus, emotional regulation, and motivat…

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S2E14: Screenwriting, Redefining Success & Embracing ADHD + guest Steve McCleary 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Julie Legg chats with Kiwi screenwriter, actor, and pro wrestling commentator Steve McCleary, best known for his work on Power Rangers. Steve reflects on his late ADHD diagnosis, tracing the thread from misunderstood childhood behaviours to the clarity that came in adulthood. He shares his pure joy for plot dynamics, his love of the creative proces…

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351 BITESIZE | Clutter, Shame, and the ADHD Brain 12:00

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #318: The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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350 From Cemetery Shifts to a Career That Fits: Matt’s ADHD Comeback Story 59:32

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If you’ve ever wondered “Will it ever happen for me?” this episode is your proof of yes. A year after sharing his story of unemployment and underemployment (Ep. 291), listener favorite Matt Cicarelli is back with the update we all needed: he landed a job he loves—at a human, trust-based agency that actually gets ADHD—and he’s sharing how it happene…

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S2E13: Neurodiversity In Education Project + guest Justine Munro 35:02

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Julie Legg is joined by Justine Munro, CEO of the Neurodiversity In Education Project in New Zealand. Justine brings passion, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to reimagining inclusive education. She shares her late ADHD diagnosis journey, the challenges facing neurodivergent learners, and the powerful programs being rolled out across New Ze…

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S2E12: Building Empires & Leaning Into ADHD Strengths + guest Colin McIntosh 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Julie Legg welcomes Colin McIntosh, a serial entrepreneur best known as the founder of Sheets & Giggles and co-creator of the AI-powered tool sheetsresume.com. Colin shares his late ADHD diagnosis story, how it shaped his work ethic and personal strategies, and the unfiltered realities of building multiple businesses while navigating ADHD. Colin ta…

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E277: Build Your Confidence by Failing Faster 10:18

2M ago10:18

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Do you ever second guess every decision until you freeze? Same here for the first few years I ran my business. In this episode, I answer Jacki Hayes' question from her podcast, Here's What I've Learned: How have you evolved as a business owner over the years? The funny thing is, my response wasn't really a "business" answer. My hard won wisdom fits…

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349 BITESIZE | Stop Making Everyone Else Comfortable: Waking Up to Unequal Relationships 13:25

2M ago13:25

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #317: From Barely Coping to High-Functioning: 10 ADHD Game-Changers Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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348 Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored 1:01:51

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Ever felt so bored you’d rather do anything — even something you’ll regret — just to avoid that restless, agitated feeling? In this episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell breaks down why boredom feels like torture, what’s really happening in the brain and body, and why ADHDers crave stimulation (even the bad kind sometimes). We dig into: The two types of bore…

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S2E11: ADHD, Medication, Focus & Creativity Unleashed + guest Angela Harvey 29:12

2M ago29:12

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Julie Legg speaks with Angela Harvey – a social worker, facilitator, speaker, author, poet, filmmaker, and founder of Let’s Talk University. Angela reflects on her late ADHD diagnosis, the shame she once felt about medication, and how embracing her neurodivergence has sparked a creative explosion in her 50s. Angela shares her evolving relationship …

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S2E10: ADHD, High Sensitivity & Sensory Processing + guest Dr Alise Murray 30:01

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Julie Legg welcomes Dr. Alise Murray – a clinical psychologist and life coach. With over 20 years of experience supporting adults with ADHD and a background working with highly sensitive people, Alise brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to the conversation. Together, she and Julie explore what makes ADHD management feel emotional…

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347 BITESIZE | ADHD, Internalized Shame, and the Pep Talk from Kristen You Need NOW 17:05

2M ago17:05

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #315: Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back) Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ADHD Communication: Brevity & Clarity 22:47

2M ago22:47

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In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, co-hosts Lynne Edris and Tara McGillicuddy dive into the everyday struggle so many adults with ADHD face: being brief and clear when they communicate. From rambling stories and "novel-length" emails to the fear of being misunderstood, they explore why ADHD brains tend to overexplain and how it can affect …

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346 Voicemails from the ADHD Trenches: Marriage, Faith, Regret, and Rage (Yep, We’re Going There) 1:01:29

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You called. I answered. In this episode, I’m diving into listener voicemails about all the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life with ADHD — hating your workouts, losing jobs, marriage struggles, faith questions, resentment, regret, and everything in between. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one barely holding it together… you’re not.…

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S2E9: Advice for ADHD Entrepreneurs & Creative Freelancers + guest Shelby Dennis 23:42

2M ago23:42

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Julie Legg sits down with Shelby Dennis, a freelance copywriter turned ADHD-friendly business coach. Shelby shares her journey from corporate frustration to entrepreneurial freedom, following a late ADHD diagnosis that helped reframe years of feeling “too much” in traditional work environments. Now coaching other neurodivergent freelancers, Shelby …

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📣 I Need to Tell You Something About This Podcast (Don’t Skip This One!) 8:05

2M ago8:05

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After six years nearly ad-free, I’m sharing an important update about the future of this podcast. Starting November 1, you’ll begin hearing ads — a necessary change to keep the show sustainable. In this short episode, I explain why this decision matters, what it means for you, and how you can support the podcast moving forward. See Privacy Policy a…

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S2E8: ADHD, Logic, Music & Liberation + guest Jel Legg 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Julie Legg is joined by Jel Legg, a multi-disciplinary creative whose life has moved through a remarkable series of reinventions - from engineering and web development to professional music production. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 55, Jel reflects on how his late diagnosis brought not just relief, but deep validation for a lifetime of curiosit…

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E276: The Real Reason You're Always Running Late 17:24

2M ago17:24

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Are you running late before you even start getting ready? That's time blindness at work, mama. And wow, does it make everyday life harder! In this episode, I'm sharing the real talk from conversations with two different coaching clients this week about how ADHD brains process time—and why "it's time to go" means something totally different for us t…