Kate Fandry - Late-Diagnosis ADHD: From Burnout to Breakthrough pt1

Tam Callaghan sits down with her friend and former colleague Kate Fandry for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about late ADHD diagnosis, what it actually feels like to finally have an explanation for a lifetime of experiences, and how Kate is channelling everything she's learned into a brand new career as a celebrant.  Kate was diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and as a Highly Sensitive Person after an epic burnout that had been building for years. In this first part they cover what the signs looked like in childhood, how hyperactivity presents differently in girls, what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria actually feels like day to day, how to manage sensitivity without shutting yourself down, and why so many neurodiverse people are drawn to each other.  They also get into managing news consumption, parenting a sensitive child, environmental sensitivities, and the pivotal moments that led Kate to retrain as a celebrant.  Warm, funny, and genuinely eye-opening whether you have a diagnosis or simply recognise yourself in parts of what Kate describes.  Part 2:   In this episode:  Late diagnosis vs late onset: why the distinction matters  The burnout that finally led to Kate's diagnosis  Childhood signs: incessant talking, hyperactivity, and coping strategies in girls  The artist sitting story and what it reveals  Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: what it is and what it feels like in real life  Managing sensitivity through boundaries and self-love  Environmental sensitivities: lighting, noise, smell  The 'porous' feeling and how to manage news consumption  ADHD, OCD and the Highly Sensitive Person diagnosis combined  Becoming a celebrant: why it fits and how she got there  Fuzzy visioning: how ADHD brains plan for the future  ADHD strengths: empathy, hyperfocus and connection  Do Yourself a Favour is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/doyourselfafavour_podcast  Join the conversation! Do Yourself a Favour is on Facebook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaracallaghan/  Do Yourself a Favour is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio  Formerly known as the 50/50 Podcast.  ———————  Chapters  0:00 Introduction — Guest & Topics (Late-diagnosis ADHD, New Career)  0:29 Welcome Back & Guest Intro  0:50 Late Diagnosis vs Late Onset — Clarifying Terms  1:30 How We Met & Early Connection  2:09 Being Drawn to Neurodiverse People  2:27 Burnout That Led to Diagnosis  3:11 Childhood Signs — Talking & Family  4:28 ADHD Presentation in Girls (Inattentive & Hyperactive)  5:03 Coping Strategies (Fidgeting, 'Bathroom' Breaks)  5:58 Childhood Struggle — Sitting for an Artist  7:30 Sensitivity, Self-Esteem & Generational Views  8:19 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) — What It Feels Like  10:11 Examples of RSD in Daily Work Life  11:59 Managing Sensitivity — Boundaries & Self-Love  14:08 Emotional Reactivity — Public Incident Example  16:01 Parenting & Recognising Sensitivity in Children  18:20 Online Harassment, Keyboard Warriors & Vulnerability  23:02 Environmental Sensitivities (Lighting, Noise, Smell)  24:09 Assessment — ADHD, OCD & Highly Sensitive Person  26:04 'Porous' Feeling & Managing News Consumption  28:59 Media Diet — Choosing What to Consume for Wellbeing  31:26 Keeping Up With Pop Culture & Parenting Relevance  34:10 Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence (Wisdom)  38:26 Becoming a Celebrant — New Career & Fit  41:04 Choosing a Business Name — Reactions & Rationale  45:51 Registration Process & Launch Timing  49:09 Career Path, Pivotal Moments & Car Accident Story  55:57 Fuzzy Visioning — Future Planning for ADHD Brains  1:00:02 ADHD Strengths, Empathy & Closing Thoughts  1:03:37 Closing Anecdote & End  ———————  #KateFandry #TamCallaghan #DoYourselfAFavour #ADHD #LateADHDDiagnosis #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #RSD #HighlySensitivePerson #Neurodiversity #OCD #ADHDWomen #SensitivityAsStrength #MentalHealth #PodcastAustralia #ADHDStrengths