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09/10/2025

This week you can catch me talking to Sophie Milliken, on the Beyond the Bio podcast.

We explore the unique challenges I have faced while building a personal brand as a neurodivergent individual and why I'm so passionate about helping others unlock their full potential.

We also dive into the power of self-promotion through social media and share practical tips on handling criticism and focusing your energy on the audiences that truly matter.

Find it wherever you get your podcasts!

08/10/2025

What is High-Functioning Adult ADHD?

Why: Many people think ADHD is something only children have – and that it always looks like bouncing off the walls. But for some adults, ADHD can be mild or well-managed, making it harder to spot.

What: High-functioning ADHD means you might still face challenges with focus, organisation, and follow-through, but you’ve found ways to adapt or mask the impact. You might excel in certain areas while quietly struggling in others.

What Next: If you’ve ever wondered why some tasks feel impossible despite your best efforts, it might be worth exploring an ADHD assessment. Awareness is the first step toward tailored strategies.

03/10/2025

Why Does High-Functioning ADHD Go Undiagnosed?

Why: Many adults live with ADHD for years without realising it.

What: If you did well in school, your symptoms might have been overlooked. Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression can overshadow ADHD. Or you may have built coping strategies that mask the impact.

What Next: If the puzzle pieces don’t seem to fit, consider a professional assessment – it can bring clarity and open the door to helpful support.

29/09/2025

Did you know that males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females?

Around 13% of boys and 4.2% of girls aged 12–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD.

The average age of diagnosis is about 7 years old, though symptoms can start as early as age 3.

ADHD doesn’t just affect children, approximately 4% of adults aged 18–44 live with ADHD.

24/09/2025

Clarity isn’t just polite...it’s inclusion.

As our very own Helen Davies, (also the founder of the Neuroinclusion Quality Marker) explains:
"Many neurodivergent folk have problems self-advocating and in extreme cases this can lead to anxiety, withdrawal and impact performance."

Vague instructions, corporate jargon, or relying on people to “read between the lines” can unintentionally exclude neurodivergent colleagues, and cost organisations in lost talent and engagement.

The rest of this article from Yahoo Finance highlights why inclusive communication matters and offers practical ways to make workplaces clearer, kinder, and more accessible for everyone.

Read the article in full here: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/why-neurodivergent-workers-pay-the-price-for-poor-communication-050000127.html

10/09/2025

Today, the hardest words to say might be the most important ones.

This , and it is time we changed the conversation around su***de and mental health.

Did you know that only 45% of people feel comfortable talking to loved ones about suicidal thoughts, compared to 74% who are open to discussing mental health? We can change this.

By talking openly about su***de, we can help people express their feelings and get the support they need. It could save a life.

Here are some ways YOU can help:

Look out for signs that someone might be struggling.
Let them know support is available.
Reach out to anyone you’re concerned about.
Break the stigma, let’s normalise talking about suicidal thoughts.

We know it’s hard to find the right words…. but your support can make all the difference.

Lets make a world where fewer lives are lost to su***de. Let’s keep the conversation going, today and every day. 💚

If you or someone you know needs support, call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan anytime.

05/09/2025

We ALL feel the effects of stress in our lives at some point or other, but even when we do discuss it openly it is true that actually managing anxiety and stress is a constant challenge.

In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find the time to take care of oneself, let alone find a way to relax.

But with a few simple steps, you can keep those negative feelings at bay and enjoy life again!

It's really important for you to be AWARE of what is happening in and around you.

If this is what you're feeling right now, it might be a good idea to sit down and reflect on everything that has been going on.

Follow these few steps: stop, think and listen to your feelings.
If your feelings seem reasonable, look at the situation logically.

But if they stem from anxiety, try to identify what caused it and how you can deal with it. 🚀 . . . . . .

03/09/2025

Living with ADHD traits is like having Swiss cheese for a memory - sometimes, there's a hole!

Shopping? Some of us either rely on detailed lists, or we just wing it, buying for four meals and seeing what calls to us in-store.

Our spaces might appear chaotic, but having things out in the open actually helps us remember tasks.

Memories can be fleeting. While it's a relief when we forget the bad, it's melancholic when the good memories fade too. But hey, photos, keepsakes, and notes are our trusty reminders!

And guess what? We often see patterns others miss, excel at spontaneous problem-solving, and often see right through facades, catching many off-guard.

How about you? Got any memory-boosting tricks to share? 🧠🌟

30/08/2025

An important reminder for parents with non-verbal children.

Just because a person can’t speak doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. Communication is a basic need for humans, it helps people to connect with others, helps them make decisions and express feelings, it is needed to enable people to feel part of the community and communication can come in many forms.

What do you do to communicate with your non verbal child? Let us know in the comments below.

28/08/2025

As you kick back (if you can!) this summer, it is a great time to also take stock where things are at.... Is you life panning out how you hoped?

You can't really know if you don’t know what it looks like, so what is in what is in your ‘Life Jar’!!

These are the key things you want in your life, things you want to really have and focus on, as a friend once said 'the big kahunas'.

Sometimes we get so caught up in day to day life we can get pre occupied with that, so this and other small stuff fills all the jar. But, then things get so full the big things in life don't end up happening.

Whereas, if you do this the other way round and make sure you aim for the big stuff, these sands of day to day things happen any way but just fit round those key life goals.

We all get some of those day to day tasks can feel pretty full on which is why remembering some strategies to make life easier!

There are also significant 'pebbles' that life throw along the way too and sometimes we need to dig deep to get past those challenges, recover from loss, deal with a divorce etc. Our past can be tricky! Getting therapy can help to get past complex trauma and it may for you as well. Sometimes it is a case of getting help to overcome the 'pebbles' whatever they are.

What are your big life goals that matter to you? What would this look like and how would you know when you have succeeded?

25/08/2025

The Relationship Between PDA, ADHD, and Autism

🧩 PDA, ADHD, and autism share overlapping traits, making their connection intricate. People with PDA may resist demands to extreme levels, and it often co-occurs with ADHD and autism. While some studies suggest ADHD might have a stronger connection with PDA than autism, more research is needed.

Both ADHD and PDA can cause executive dysfunction but may differ in avoidance patterns.

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