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ADHD AF
by Laura Mears-Reynolds
Raising hell and ADHD awareness in every country in the world! Late discovered ADHDer turned ADHD Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds isn't just a 'hun' in leopard print, she's a rebel with a cause. These crucial conversations educate, validate, shame eradicate and aim to be part of the push for systemic change. The ADHDAF+ Charity Founder, ADHDAF Emporium Co-Director and Leopard Print Army Leader wants you to know that you are not alone or 'too much', that RSD is just 'Really Sh*t Daydreams' and ADHD IS NOT A TREND. ADHDAF is not a podcast, it's Pirate Radio!Former Co-Host Dawn exited Oct '23
Episodes
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Overlapping October: Black History, ADHD and Menopause Awareness Month - Honouring Intersectional Communities of Support with Abigail Agyei-Jones MBE
*Please read the Trigger Warning below before listening* In this episode ADHDAF+ Charity Trustee Abigail Agyei-Jones returns to discuss Intersectionality at a very important time. October in the UK is a heavy, powerful, and deeply meaningful month in our calendar. Not only is it ADHDAF Day, but...
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Trading Trauma for Empty Promises: Save the LDAN Bill with Kelly Given
In this episode Kelly Given shares the lived experiences that so many of us are lucky to have survived - Make no mistake, wherever you are in the world - this episode is not just about politics, its personal! Kelly Given is a Scottish writer, political commentator and autistic campaigner. She is…
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ADHD Tax, 'Myths' and LEGENDS with Sara Jane Maxwell
ADHD Tax refers to the financial, mental, and physical costs incurred as a result of living with ADHD. Driven by Executive Function Gaps; ADHD traits like poor working memory, impulsivity, difficulty prioritising, and valuing immediate rewards over delayed ones; create a gap between how your…
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ADHD, Self Love & Support at Camp VC with Lu in Lu Land
ADHD Titbits from the incredible Camp VC goers; and a Live Podcast with Lu in Lu Land (40mins in) on Susie - her Self Love Revolution Bus... plus FREE in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups from the Charity this podcast inspired and informs AND a very special discount code! Shame eradication, ADHD...
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The BIG ADHD Fundraiser 2026
BIG NEWS for the fourth annual Big ADHD Fundraiser! This years event is even BIGGER with EVERYONE invited along for the ride - and you don't even have to cycle... The event; raising funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities will run for the entire month of October 2026 (ADHD Awareness Month)…
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Your 'Most ADHD Things' of the year so far - better late than never!
ADHD IS NO JOKE. It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this EXTRA RIDICULOUS episode. The infamous and often imitated question I've been asking all guests for four years - turns tragedy into comedy;...
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ADHD Easy Target - in collaboration with The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Trust
From the Media, to the Workplace - even in our homes and social spaces; Healthcare, Finances, Dating, Addiction, and more... the target isn't something we're creating; it’s something society places on us through ableism and exploitation. It’s time to remove the target TOGETHER at this EMPOWERING,...
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ADHD Burnout, Meltdowns & Shutdowns with Rach Idowu - Adulting ADHD - Celebrating FOUR YEARS of ADHD AF!
Can you believe this podcast is 4 years old?! To celebrate, Rach Idowu of @adultingADHD returns to discuss the topic of this month's ADHDAF+ Charity free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups: ADHD Burnout, Meldowns & Shutdowns. Always a pleasure to chat to this absolute LEGEND, and we hope you can...
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Keeping it Simple with Tatton Spiller - SImple Politics
'They squabble whilst we suffer' - Mr Simple Politics himself: Tatton Spiller returns for another emergency chinwag ahead of the deadline to Register to Vote in the UK Local Elections; fast approaching on Monday 20 April 2026... BUT WHAT'S THE POINT?!! Politician's broken promises and…
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ADHD, Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause: Dr Helen Wall
BBC Breakfast GP Dr Helen Wall shares her Perimenopausal pearls to help us hormonal ADHDers navigate this new chapter. WHAT A LEGEND! Thank yous so much Helen! Can't wait to read your book! The topic of this episode is also the focus topic for April's 9 free in-person ADHDAF+ Charity ADHD adult...
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ADHD & Heartbreakers Club, from Party to Protest with Twinks Burnett
This isn't just an interview with one half of Heartbreakers Club LEGEND Twinks Burnett, this is a call to action! Alongside sharing her lived experience of ADHD, we invite you to march with us 'Huns Against the far right' in the Together Alliance on March 28th in London. We'll be in Womens Bloc...
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Neurodivergent Dead Mums Club with Forever Yours Betty/ Sheri Scott
Forever Yours Betty returns to ADHDAF in far less happier circumstances but at least we are in this club together. Today is Mothers Day in the UK, which can be incredibly challenging for many reasons. Sheri/Betty and I lost our Mum's two months apart last year and decided to share our experiences...
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RSD / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / Really Sh*t Daydreams
I'm having an RSD party and you're invited... this VERY special episode includes live show snippets and cameos from ADHDAF+ legends at a Heartbreakers Club pre-party at mine! RSD is the topic of March's TEN free ADHD Peer Support Groups in Scotland, England and Wales... ADHDAF+ Charity was...
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ADHD Self-relationship with Jon Hill
February shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD - and with so many of us having experienced traumatic personal relations, abuse, manipulation, violence and isolation; we’re...
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Celebrating THREE YEARS of ADHD AF Morning Body Doubling!
Every single weekday since Jan 8th 2023 a group of LEGENDS have supported each other into the day on Zoom. Fast forward three years and I decided to boycott the standard session and hit record! I hope you enjoy the extra special emotional rollercoaster to celebrate over 1000 days of 7am 'body...
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New Year, Same ADHD & SAD
Did you turn into a brand new person on the stroke of midnight NYE? US NEITHER! In fact, we're not subscribing to any of that ‘new year, new me’ BS! We can't wish our ADHD away, plus we’re not broken versions of ourselves needing to be fixed! We’re the same people, and we’re facing the coldest…
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The Most ADHD Things Boxing Day Special
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this slightly longer and EXTRA RIDICULOUS Boxing Day Special! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that...
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The Queen's Speech ;-)
So named because I released it at the same time as the King's Xmas Speech for lols...HA! Couldn't resist! MERRY CHRISTMAS! I have ENORMOUS NEWS recorded live from my Xmas Party at Little Nans 2.0 in Deptford, SE London dressed as a 'sexy snowman' :) With unpredictable and unbelievable plot…
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ADHD Xmas SOS!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... ALLEGEDLY! I love Xmas usually , but it can be dysregulating AF for people with ADHD which can lead us to beginning the New Year in Burnout! This is an ADHD toolbox to help navigate the festive period; validating and shame eradicating with the lived...
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AuDHD, Grief, Disordered Eating & Lidl's Middle Aisle: Jon Hill
The first actual INTERVIEW I've done in over a year...and back with a bang! AuDHD or just a bit Weird Podcast Host: Jon Hill reckons they're a Leo, but this episode see-saws between tragedy and comedy to such extremes throughout; it's by far the most Gemini episode I've ever made! (and genuinely...
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A rogue ramble on ADHD Tax, Perfectionism & Halloween
I've gone rogue! A very unique episode recorded in Ibiza in the name of ADHD awareness and to raise awareness about November's ADHD Support Groups to close ADHD Awareness Month 2025. A rebel with a cause, a griever plotting revenge, and a raver about to hit the town... allegedly! With Lily Allen…
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ADHDAF Day ‘25: The Many Faces of ADHD (AF) Part 3
It's the FOURTH annual ADHDAF Day TODAY! Where we break the internet with leopard print to get the world to hear us roar in ADHD Awareness Month. Please join me online to unite as the Leopard Print Army TODAY and let's show them what a social media trend actually is, because ADHD most definitely…
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'The MANY Faces of ADHD' AF Part 1: ADHD Awareness Month '25
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. Please reach out for help HERE Featuring: Suzi Ruffell, Clementine Ford, Cate Osborn, Dr James…
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'The Many Faces of ADHD' AF: Part 2
Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and...
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Most ADHD Things July/August '25
ADHDAF Day is fast approaching as it’s almost ADHD awareness Month! Nicole joins me to raise ‘ADHD elbow’ ;) in all seriousness, ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into…
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ADHD & Perimenopausal AF with Charlotte Body
HAVE WE GOT A TREAT FOR YOU...my guest, Charlotte Body impulsively gifts FREE VIP TICKETS to the UK's biggest Women's Health event to all listeners at the end of this episode! Not only is that a fantastic Most ADHD Thing to conclude this informative and wonderful chinwag with the founder of Pause...
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WTF is ADHDAF?
A rebel with a cause unites an army... in LEOPARD PRINT! ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity and ADHDAF Emporium and though all things ADHDAF raise awareness and funds for the Charity, all are entirely separate entities. Resources for support available HERE YOU ARE NOT ALONE....
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ADHD Time Blindness: What is time?!
People with ADHD often experience difficulty in accurately perceiving the passage of time and estimating task duration, leading to challenges with planning, punctuality, and prioritising tasks. If you struggle with Time Blindness it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE...
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ADHD and Motivation: What Motivates You?
Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do! If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the...
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Most ADHD Things May/June '25
ADHD IS NO JOKE! It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief. The Most ADHD Thing episodes turn tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry. Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising...
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ADHD Masking: How do we Unmask?
'ADHD Masking can involve consciously or unconsciously adopting behaviours that align with neurotypical expectations, often to fit in, avoid judgment, or meet societal demands.' But how do we unmask? Well first, we need to identify how and where we mask, or rather 'wear different hats to suit the...
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ADHD Burnout: Overcommitting, Overcompensating, OVER IT!
Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF…
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ADHD Support and Teamwork
This is a VERY special episode featuring some of the incredible cyclists of The Big ADHD Fundraiser. From 1st - 3rd Aug '25, these legends are cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days! This inspirational team of ADHDers share WHY they have taken on this challenge to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and...
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ADHD, Relationships, Expectations and Self Loathing
Do you struggle with Relationships / Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria / a fear of being perceived and Self Loathing? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! And neither am I... I'm joined by Nicole Nadler, for an impromptu and chaotic chinwag on all of the above... with some very helpful tips to boot. TRIGGER WARNING:...
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Most ADHD Things March/April '25: Celebrating THREE YEARS of ADHDAF!
Despite hayfever hell and post London move exhaustion, we celebrate three years with the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would...
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ADHD, Grief, Chaos and MAGIC in Lu Land
All aboard 'Susie': the neon leopard print bus....ADHDAF Emporium are hitting the road with Lou Featherstone for her Self Love Unleashed Tour! One ‘little’ problem… GRIEF. Oh, and ADHD! As explored in the episode in honour of my Mum, grief exacerbates ADHD symptoms - one example; I can’t keep…
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The Most ADHD Things of Jan/Feb '25
We're griefy AF! So all the more reason to have a giggle. It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and connecting the ADHD Community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' - to laugh at the things that would usually make us...
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The BIG ADHD Fundraiser 2025: ADHDadultUK & ADHDAF+
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead The perfect quote for The Big ADHD Fundraiser! REGISTER insterest to cycle any or all of the days: HERE DONATE to the fundraiser HERE Find out more...
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ADHDAF+ Charity Begins
BIG NEWS! Celebrating the very first ADHDAF+ Charity in-person Peer Support Group, happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025 - back where it all began - in Aberdeen, Scotland(!) AND introducing the Board of Trustees, and first Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator. Edinburgh, Cardiff and London...
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ADHD and Grief: in honour of Mum
Dedicated to my Mother - Jennifer Reynolds MBE - who passed away on 29th January 2025. Trigger Warning: This episode focuses on recent grief, mourning, bereavement, trauma, traumatic grief, with mentions of medical negligence, cancer, death, self harm, eating struggles, insomnia, depression,...
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ADHD & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Community Special
ADHD Winter Warriors ASSEMBLE! This is an impromptu Zoom chinwag with some online community legends who are taking part in the ADHDAF+ Charity fundraiser to combat SAD with movement for mental health. With all of us suffering SAD in these dark winter months in the UK, we decided to raise some...
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The Most ADHD Things of Nov/Dec '24
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Well actually, it's far from it for us; which is why now is the perfect time to lift our spirits with some fun! It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most…
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ADHD AF Glimmers of 2024
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode doesn't start on a happy note, but I promise it ends on one! See full TW below* This episode was recorded/put together on Xmas Eve-eve, but I bottled it as I couldn't face sharing until now. In a time that I want to spread joy, I've felt anything but joyful due to…
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The Most ADHD Things of Oct '24
It's time for the ultimate shame eradicator! Raising ADHD awareness and uniting the community by sharing @adhdafpodcast followers and Patreon Community members 'Most ADHD Things' to laugh at the things that would usually make us cry, break the stigma and drop the shame! TODAY - 28th Nov - we kick...
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ADHD, Internalised Misogyny & Really Sh*t Daydreams: Laura Mears-Reynolds
For the finale of Season 3 I've swapped roles with Dr James Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity - the 1st ever ADHDAF guest - to answer the questions I've been asking for 2.5 years to conclude the season which almost didn't get released & ADHD Awareness Month 2024. Whilst we...
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ADHDAF DAY / Flackstock Festival Finale
LEOPARD PRINT ARMY ASSEMBLE! It's ADHDAF DAY TODAY! The third annual day that the ADHDAF Community paint the world leopard print to raise ADHD Awareness! JOIN US FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT (details below) This mini episode is the finale from our ADHDAF Emporium Tent live at Flackstock Festival at…
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ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 9
This mini episode is the finale of a mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for far too...
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The Most ADHD Things of September '24
It's time to have fun whilst raising ADHD awareness! I'm joined by my husband 'Big' to read @adhdafpodcast follower's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries of last month. Each Saturday I ask on socials 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to encourage listeners to connect for Peer Support, to...
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ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 8
This mini episode is the penultimate of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone…
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ADHD Awareness Month '24: Part 7
This mini episode is part 7 of a mid-series-mini-series created for ADHD Awareness Month 2024. This October's theme is 'Awareness is Key', so I'm sharing the 'key' pieces of ADHD awareness the ADHDAF Community need the world to know and amplifying the voices of those that have gone unheard for…
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Raising hell and ADHD awareness in every country in the world! Late discovered ADHDer turned ADHD Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds isn't just a 'hun' in leopard print, she's a rebel with a cause. These crucial conversations educate, validate, shame eradicate and aim to be part of the push for systemic change. The ADHDAF+ Charity Founder, ADHDAF Emporium Co-Director and Leopard Print Army Leader wants you to know that you are not alone or 'too much', that RSD is just 'Really Sh*t Daydreams' and ADHD IS NOT A TREND. ADHDAF is not a podcast, it's Pirate Radio!Former Co-Host Dawn exited Oct '23
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