ADHD Come Lately Podcast

🎧 ADHD Come Lately – Episode 9: Three Lessons from an ADHD Late DiagnosisSix weeks into his ADHD diagnosis, the host reflects on three lessons so far — from the limits of medication to finding acceptance and humour in late discovery. Featuring a powerbank, an airport tannoy, and the things we carry without realising.In this reflective wrap-up to the first season of ADHD Come Lately, we explore what happens after the diagnosis — when the dust settles and real life carries on.Six weeks in, three lessons emerge:💊 Medication helps, but it’s not magic.🧭 Very few people will truly understand — and that’s okay.🌱 I’m still me.Along the way, there’s travel fatigue, tension headaches, RSD triggers, and one deeply awkward airport moment involving a “deported” powerbank.This episode is about learning to sit comfortably with yourself — ADHD and all — while leaving behind the unnecessary baggage you’ve been dragging around for years.---✨ Support & Resources (Australia):🇦🇺 ADHD Australia🇦🇺 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636🇦🇺 Head to Health🇦🇺 Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)🇦🇺 MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78🖤❤️💛 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Support:🏵️ 13YARN – 13 92 76A free, confidential, 24/7 phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to.🖤❤️💛 WellMob – Culturally safe online mental health tools and wellbeing resources made by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.---🇬🇧 UK Support:🇬🇧 ADHD UK🇬🇧 Mind – Mental Health Charity---🎙️ About the Show:ADHD Come Lately is for the newly diagnosed, the maybe diagnosed, and anyone realising that the reason they can’t finish their to-do list might not be a character flaw after all.

🎙️ Episode 8: Titration Station — Riding the Ritalin Slow Train (with Possible Delays)In this episode of ADHD Come Lately, Dave reveals that it’s official — he has ADHD.He reflects on what it’s like to finally receive a diagnosis, how it’s opened up new and validating conversations, and the confusion that can come with navigating treatment options. Dave shares his experience of starting Ritalin, what 'titration' actually means, and how it feels to board the slow train of medication adjustment — side effects, surprises, and all.This episode explores patience, comparison, and learning to trust the process (with a little help from Aesop’s fable about the dog and its bone).If you’re starting your own titration journey or still waiting for clarity, this one’s for you.---💬 In this episode:How it feels to finally be diagnosed with ADHDWhat titration is and why it mattersMy Ritalin schedule and early side effectsHow stimulant meds differ (Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Dexamphetamine)The emotional adjustment — and the patience it demandsA reminder that slow progress is still progress---🧠 Resources & Support (Australia):ADHD Australia: adhdaustralia.org.auMind Australia (mental health support): mindaustralia.org.auLifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 — lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — beyondblue.org.au

🎧 Episode 7: ADHD Cheat Codes: A Game of NeurodivergenceIn this episode, I take you through some of the wild, messy, and occasionally funny chapters of my life — from dropping out of uni in a blur of beer and burgers, to solo climbing 'missions' that could’ve gone very wrong, to lifeguarding, failed police applications, and eventually stumbling into criminology.Along the way, I share the ADHD 'cheat codes' I’ve discovered — the shortcuts and workarounds that helped me survive and, eventually, succeed. And to wrap up, I share a bunch of practical cheat codes that you can actually steal and try in your own life.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why my first go at university was doomed from the startThe thrill (and chaos) of late-night climbing escapadesThe crushing shame of walking out of my first examLifeguarding, depression, and trying to 'repent' by joining the policeDiscovering criminology and finally feeling interested in somethingADHD 'cheat codes' I’ve used across work, study, and lifeA list of practical hacks for focus, routine, money, social life, and study---🛠 Cheat Codes You Can StealHere are some of the ADHD hacks I talk through in the episode:Brain & Focus: body doubling, timers, externalising your brainLife Admin: the one-touch rule, default meals/outfits, visible storageMoney: automate bills, separate fun moneySocial & Emotional: script conversations, pre-commit to plans, schedule restWork & Study: work with your natural energy, use templates, micro-deadlinesThese aren’t rules — they’re tools. Try what works, ditch what doesn’t.---🚑 Australian Support ServicesIf you’re struggling with ADHD, mental health, or both, you don’t have to do it alone. Here are some supports you can reach out to:ADHD-specificADHD Australia — adhdaustralia.org.auADHD Foundation — Helpline 1300 39 39 19, adhdfoundation.org.auADHD Support Australia — adhdsupportaustralia.com.auADHD Guide (Australia) — adhdguide.com.auMental health & crisis supportLifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 (mental health support and counselling)Head to Health — headtohealth.gov.auNSW Mental Health Line — 1800 011 511 (24/7 service in NSW)---👉 If you find this episode useful, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a few cheat codes of their own.

Episode 6 – Pacing The ADHD Waiting Room & The Medication DebateIn this episode, Dave takes you on another ADHD-flavoured wander through life, music, and the oddities of the diagnostic process. Expect tangents, humour, and a few thoughtful moments along the way.What’s inside this episode:🎙 The remarkable case of the vanishing podcast🎸 Blink-182 and ADHD – what’s our age again?🤘 Should you still listen to punk and wear headphones in your forties?💡 ADHD hiccups and the cumulative impact on partners❓ Is ADHD just an excuse?⏳ Why are the episodes getting longer? (spoiler: still a mystery)🧠 Reflections on my one (so far) appointment with the psychiatristBooks mentioned:Fahrenheit-182 — Mark Hoppus & Dan OzziThe Year I Met My Brain: A travel companion for adults who have just found out they have ADHD — Matilda BoseleyQuote of the week:"If you can’t change something, change the way you feel about it."— Maya Angelou (I had to cut me giving her credit, as I mispronounced her name)---Support services in Australia 🇦🇺If this episode raises questions or feelings for you, please reach out for support.ADHD Australia – adhdaustralia.org.auADHD Foundation – adhdfoundation.org.auHead to Health – headtohealth.gov.au (government mental health resource hub)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.auLifeline – 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au (24/7 crisis support)Kids Helpline (for young people 5–25) – 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au

🎙 Episode 5 – 5 Common ADHD Traits You’re Not Imagining & The Red PillIn this episode of ADHD Come Lately, we dive into five ADHD traits that don’t appear in the official diagnostic criteria — but if you live with ADHD, you probably know them all too well:1. Time blindness – The challenge: underestimating how long things take or losing track of time.The flipside: the ability to hyperfocus in the moment and be completely present when something matters.2. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) – The challenge: intense emotional pain at perceived rejection or criticism.The flipside: deep empathy, attunement to others, and strong bonds in relationships.3. Task initiation paralysis – The challenge: procrastination or difficulty starting tasks, even important ones.The flipside: bursts of incredible productivity under pressure, and creative problem-solving when it counts.4. Low frustration tolerance – The challenge: irritability and overwhelm in stressful situations.The flipside: passionate energy, quick action when things aren’t right, and fierce advocacy for what matters.5. Shame spirals – The challenge: replaying mistakes and feeling “never good enough.”The flipside: self-awareness, accountability, and a drive to grow and do better.💡 If you’ve ever wondered “Is this just me?” — this episode is here to tell you: it’s not. And there’s more to the story than the struggle.---Acknowledgement of CountryI acknowledge the Wallamattagul peoples of the Dharug Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast is created. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Recognition of Lived and Living ExperienceI also acknowledge and honour the expertise, insight, and resilience of people with lived and living experience of ADHD, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence. Your voices are vital in shaping understanding, support, and change.---Support ServicesIf you are in NSW or anywhere in Australia and need ADHD or mental health support, you are not alone:ADHD Australia – https://www.adhdaustralia.org.auBeyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.auLifeline – 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.auHead to Health (Australian Government) – https://www.headtohealth.gov.auIf you’re in crisis, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or seek immediate professional help.---🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast platform.

🎙️ Episode 4 – My ADHD Assessment: Can the Van Dammage Be Undone?Getting assessed for ADHD as an adult isn’t just about answering a questionnaire. It’s like suddenly being handed the director’s cut of your own life — with all the deleted scenes, bloopers, and stunts finally making sense.In this episode, I share the story of my ADHD assessment and the strange mix of relief, grief, and clarity that followed. From teenage hyperfixations on Jean-Claude Van Damme (yes, that Van Damme) to songwriting as emotional survival, to the adult burnout that finally pushed me toward an answer — this is the diagnosis story I wish I’d heard sooner.👉 How did I feel just before the assessment?👉 How did I feel after the initial assessment? What was the outcome?👉 And can the 'Van Dammage' of years without a diagnosis ever really be undone?Join me as I kick through the chaos, look back at the moments that shaped me, and reflect on what it means to finally have a name for the fight I’ve been in all along.

🎙️ Episode 3 – The Poshest Crime EverWhat do fitted sheets, punk rock, and a drunken 'crime' have in common? ADHD, of course.In this episode, I share the story of a bizarre, impulsive adventure — something that started off as funny but revealed a deeper pattern of recklessness, rejection sensitivity, and shame. It’s a raw and honest look at life with undiagnosed ADHD in adulthood.🧠 You’ll also hear:Why fitted sheets are the true nemesis of executive dysfunction (plus a surprisingly helpful tip!)How punk rock literally saved my lifeThoughts on masculinity, surface-level conversations, and why "I'm fine" never means what it says⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode includes candid discussion of suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. If you're not in the right headspace, please skip or come back to it later.🇦🇺 Australian Support ServicesIf you’re in crisis or need support, you're not alone. Please reach out:Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78🧠 ADHD Support in Australia:ADHD Australia – www.adhdaustralia.org.auADHD Foundation – www.adhdfoundation.org.au📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode:Matt Brown – She Is Not Your Rehab: One Man’s Journey to Healing and the Global Anti-Violence Movement He Inspired→ A powerful memoir and movement challenging cycles of abuse and toxic masculinity, especially within men’s healing spaces.Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell & Dr. John J. Ratey – Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood→ A foundational and compassionate guide to understanding ADHD, especially in adults.Also by Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Ratey:Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit DisorderADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—from Childhood through Adulthood🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and if this resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone else who might feel a little less alone hearing it.

Episode 2: Screen Time – Could You Have ADHD?🌏 Happy NAIDOC Week to everyone in Australia.This week, I’m diving into the world of ADHD screeners and online quizzes.📝 We’ll take a closer look at the ASRS screener (with my slightly questionable Freudian accent 🤦), so you can follow along and reflect on your own answers.👉 Try it yourself here: Adult ADHD Screening Survey💡 I also chat about how AI tools (yep, like ChatGPT) can help pull together your symptoms into something clear and readable — super handy if you’re prepping for a GP visit or ADHD assessment.😉 And yes, I share an impulsive story involving:90s boybands 🎶a disposable razor 🪒and one very uneven eyebrow 👀🎙️ Whether you’re newly diagnosed, maybe diagnosed, still questioning, or just here for the laughs — hit play and come along.🙌 Please share & follow to spur me on (and no, despite what I said in the episode, I’m not sponsored by ChatGPT or TK Maxx).

🎙️ Episode 1 – Bloody Hell… I Think I’m ADHD!In this first episode, I share what it’s been like to realise—possibly way too late—that I might have ADHD.It’s not a polished or expert story. It’s just me, trying to make sense of the weird, emotional, and sometimes unexpectedly funny in-between stage: after the “could this be ADHD?” moment, but before any kind of formal diagnosis.Some say you shouldn’t talk about ADHD until it’s confirmed. I get that. But this podcast isn’t about answers—it’s about the messy middle. The confusion, the overthinking, the “wait... has it always been like this?” kind of stuff. That’s where I’m at. And if you’re somewhere similar, maybe this makes you feel a little less alone.---🪶 Acknowledgement of CountryThis episode was recorded on the lands of the Wallamattegal Clan of the Dharug Nation. I pay respect to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening.I acknowledge the strength and resilience of the oldest surviving culture on Earth, whose knowledge systems offer powerful ways of understanding the world—including the many ways minds can work.---💡 Recognition of Lived ExperienceIf you’ve ever been called lazy, difficult, too sensitive, too much—or just felt like you didn’t quite fit—your story matters.This podcast is about finding language for experiences that never quite made sense until now… and maybe laughing a little along the way.---🧠 The Straw That Broke the Camel’s BrainA stressful moment at an international airport became the final nudge—the moment I couldn’t explain away anymore. Executive dysfunction showed up loud and clear, and for once, I noticed.> “In that moment, my brain picked the wrong emergency. It always has.”---👟 The Suede SagaOne small scuff on a shoe. Two months of YouTube tutorials, indecision, and accidental destruction. I didn’t mean to turn it into a saga—but welcome to my brain.---“Have you ever felt like you don’t belong...?”I talk about shame, pressure, and trying to hold it all together on the outside—even when things inside feel like a constant scramble.---💌 Want to Share Something?Got a story, question, or just want to connect?📬 Email: [email protected] pressure. This is a slow, bite-sized podcast that comes out when I’ve got something to say.Subscribe or share if you think someone else might relate.---🔜 Coming Up in Episode 2: Screen TimeI’ll be looking at the ADHD screening tool (the ASRS-v1.1), and reflecting on how it landed for me. Helpful? Misleading? A little of both?---🧠 ADHD & Mental Health Support (Australia)ADHD Support AustraliaResources, community, and webinars🌐 adhdsupportaustralia.com.au | 📧 [email protected] Foundation AustraliaSupport, advocacy, and helpline🌐 adhdfoundation.org.au | 📞 1300 39 39 19ADHD AustraliaNational directory and support info🌐 adhdaustralia.org.auBeyond Blue – Mental health support🌐 beyondblue.org.au | 📞 1300 22 4636Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support🌐 lifeline.org.au | 📞 13 11 14 | 💬 Text: 0477 13 11 14SANE Australia – Support for complex mental health🌐 sane.org | 📞 1800 187 263---🙏 Thanks for listening. No expert advice here—just a bit of lived experience, shared in case it helps someone else feel a bit more seen.