Your ADHD Besties

• 42. ADHD & feeling BEHIND IN LIFE with finances, home-ownership, relationships & career 💸🏠💍

  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.🦋 JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for extra subscriber-only episodes every week and the BEST community ever!!💌 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----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: 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.

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• 41. "Tell me why I BINGE EAT even when I'm happy" 🍫🙃 ADHD, impulsive eating & sensory needs

  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.Impulsive Eating & ADHD – Managing erratic eating patterns and emotional food cravings.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 historyWe 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.🤌 RECS:Tara: Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling BeeGrace: Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Sunscreen SPF 50Sending you all of the don’t RSD vibes.Lots and lots of love,Grace and Ta xxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: 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.

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• 📣 We're doing our very first LIVE besties event!! (in Australia)

  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&ADate: March 13thVenue: The HEART (arts centre) Margaret River, Western AustraliaCost: Tickets required, but it's pay what you can 💜 Doors & bar: 6pmTalk: 6.30pm followed by book sales and signings A complimentary glass of Dirt Temple Wines will be provided on arrival🌟  GRAB YOUR TICKET NOW BESTIE! 🌟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----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: 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.

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• 40. "Help! My mum is going to tell the psychiatrist that I DON'T have ADHD!"

  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"We cover:Generational ADHD Gaps – why older generations dismiss neurodivergence.ADHD Stigma & Myths – outdated views affecting diagnosis.Parental Doubt & Gaslighting – handling family skepticism.ADHD & Mental Health - changing views on neurodivergence.ADHD Diagnosis Process –  how it varies by location.ADHD & AuDHD Assessments – getting diagnosed despite resistance.Self-Advocacy in Diagnosis – moving forward without family support.❤️ Link to write in your "IT FINALLY CLICKED" moment (about the moment that your support person finally understood your ADHD). Click here to read about the WA Labour Party's promise about GP diagnosis of ADHD.🤌 RECS:Tara: Gives an update on Kiss Nails and introduces us to Goblin Tools.Grace: Recommends big fat keyrings like these.👻 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 Gxxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: 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.

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• 39. When ADHD makes you feel like you're ⚠️ TOO MUCH ⚠️ (Masking & RSD)

  Hi bestiessssOn todays episode, Tara’s out of meltdown and is a bit more organised* *she’s doing HIGHLY profound things like sewing pants and brandishing bobbins with Chloe Wilder (Listen to Chloe’s ADHD island here),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 socialisingIf 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----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: 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.

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