EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 1H 46M
How to Thrive After a Late ADHD & Autism Diagnosis | Dr Kristen Williamson
from Chewing the Crust with The Pie Eating Man · host Mark Grimes
In this deeply personal yet playfully insightful episode of the *Pie Eating Man Podcast*, Mark Grimes sits down with Dr Kristen Williamson to explore the real-life experiences of late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. From raising children with the same neurodivergent profiles to the struggles and triumphs of pursuing higher education undiagnosed, Kristen shares her remarkable journey.We also dive into the joys of Comic Con, sci-fi idols, and the cultural contrasts between life in the UK and the US—with plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Watch to hear:- What it's really like being neurodivergent in adulthood - The beauty and difficulty of living in neurodiverse families - How Kristen earned her master's and doctorate as a single mum - Stories from fandoms and geek culture - Our thoughts on publishing, storytelling, and resilience📚 Discover Dr Williamson’s books: [Amazon Author Page](https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Kristen-Williamson/author/B0FCDS8V57?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753472408&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) 🥧 Check out *The Pie Eating Man*: [Mark’s Book on Amazon](https://amzn.eu/d/j4l82VQ) ✉️ Contact Mark: [email protected]
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In this deeply personal yet playfully insightful episode of the *Pie Eating Man Podcast*, Mark Grimes sits down with Dr Kristen Williamson to explore the real-life experiences of late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. From raising children with the same neurodivergent profiles to the struggles and triumphs of pursuing higher education undiagnosed, Kristen shares her remarkable journey.We also dive into the joys of Comic Con, sci-fi idols, and the cultural contrasts between life in the UK and the US—with plenty of laughs along the way.🎧 Watch to hear:- What it's really like being neurodivergent in adulthood - The beauty and difficulty of living in neurodiverse families - How Kristen earned her master's and doctorate as a single mum - Stories from fandoms and geek culture - Our thoughts on publishing, storytelling, and resilience📚 Discover Dr Williamson’s books: [Amazon Author Page](https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Kristen-Williamson/author/B0FCDS8V57?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753472408&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) 🥧 Check out *The Pie Eating Man*: [Mark’s Book on Amazon](https://amzn.eu/d/j4l82VQ) ✉️ Contact Mark: [email protected]
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