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ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse
by Ruth and Rachael
ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse is a weekly podcast hosted by Leonie "Ruth" Acland and Rachael Massey.This podcast developed out of a desire for us to find support for ourselves and offer it to other women who recognised they have ADD or ADHD after childhood. To create a trusted place to share our stories. Where we can feel seen, heard, and accepted for the whole of who we are.We discuss ADHD and ADD facts and observations. Share tools and skills to manage some of the quirks. And we interview women, like you, who share their experience with adult attention deficit disorder.
Episodes
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Burnout, but Make It Neurospicy
Recorded September 2025, but better late than never! Thank you to all our listeners who keep coming back....we are working on it.
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ADHD-ers Standing Up for Your Mental Health in the Workplace
Quick mini episode about how Rachael used her neurodiversity and creative problem solving to figure out how to be true to herself and also standing up for her values.
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Did you know…it’s ADHD awareness month?!?
Just a quick hello and reminder 🥰
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Spoon Theory, But Make It Abundant: ADHD Energy Mindset
ADHD energy management, abundance mindset, spoon theory reframe, self-compassion, practical strategies, and thriving with ADHD. In this episode, we dive into what it means to approach our energy with an abundance mindset. 💫 Instead of living in constant fear of “running out of spoons,” we…
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Bendy Brains & Bodies: ADHD Meets Hypermobility
understanding yourself with ADHD, energy depletion, integrating new self-understanding, personal growth, ADHD and self-discovery, neurodivergent self-awareness, ADHD burnout recovery, mental exhaustion and ADHD, emotional burnout ADHD. Ever wondered if there’s a connection between being “bendy”…
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It Was Working…Until It Wasn’t: ADHD, Fatigue & New Foundations
Topics: Understanding yourself with ADHD, energy depletion, integrating new self-understanding, personal growth, ADHD and self-discovery, neurodivergent self-awareness, ADHD burnout recovery, mental exhaustion and ADHD, emotional burnout ADHD. In this episode, Ruth and I get real about what…
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Quick ADHD life update
We will return next week with a new full episode, and we should be back on track. Thanks for hanging in there with us!! ✨ Helpful Links: ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse Blog 5 Minute Guided Breathing Meditation Blueberry Noise Frequency 👉 Join the conversation on...
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Managing Task Paralysis and Low Energy Days with ADHD
Topics: ADHD and emotional burnout, task paralysis, life changes overwhelm, decision fatigue, workplace sensory overload, guilt and shame, prioritizing self care In this episode, we explore the challenges of navigating major life changes while living with ADHD—and how these moments can intensify...
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Hello Again: Navigating Big Life Changes with ADHD
Topics: ADHD burnout, guilt and shame cycles, navigating life transitions, mental health overwhelm, audio perfectionism, ADHD pivoting, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and tiny acts of self-care. We’re back!! 🎉 After a big pause, Ruth and I sat down to talk honestly about what’s been…
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ADHD Women Podcast update from Ruth and Rachael
We are still here! We have new episodes coming. Live just took over for a bit. Thanks for sticking with us.
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ADHD and Holiday Stress: How to Make Sure You Actually Enjoy It
Topics: ADHD and holiday stress, people-pleasing, perfectionism, energy management, realistic planning, self-love, and enjoying the moment. The holidays can be a magical time, but for those of us with ADHD, they can also be overwhelming, stressful, and full of unrealistic expectations. 🎄 ✨ Ruth...
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Online ADHD Tests: Revealing the Reasons Self-Evaluation Is Tough
Topics: ADHD online tests, self-evaluation challenges, personal insights, quiz comparisons, understanding ADHD symptoms, and the complexity of self-diagnosis. Rachael and Ruth take a deep dive into the world of online ADHD tests! 🧠✨ We share our personal experiences tackling two popular ADHD...
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Bringing Out Your Best: Katy Gooblar on The Value Of ADHD Support Systems
Topics: ADHD support systems, self-compassion, community connections, balancing energy, leaning into strengths In this episode, we welcome the wonderful Katy Gooblar! 🎉 Katy opens up about her ADHD journey and the unique way she’s embraced it without an official diagnosis. We talk about the...
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The Truth About ADHD Diagnoses: Inconsistencies and Barriers for Women
Topics: ADHD diagnosis challenges, navigating ADHD evaluations, self-assessment vs. formal diagnosis, understanding ADHD symptoms, ADHD in women, coping with ADHD testing frustrations, medication considerations, and self-compassion. In this episode, we tackle the tangled web of getting an…
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*UPDATED* How We Built ADHD Dopamine Lists for Quick and Lasting Relief
**Ooops! Here is the full episode! Topics: ADHD dopamine, ADHD support systems, ADHD dopamine hit list, ADHD dopamine activities, ADHD sensory preferences, ADHD community, ADHD women support, Dopamine management. In this episode, we continue our conversation on dopamine hit lists by creating ours...
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ADHD Brain and Communication Challenges: Tips for Having Better Conversations
Topics: ADHD and communication challenges, working memory struggles, finding the right words, dealing with interruptions, perfectionism in conversations, and the beauty of ADHD quirks. We jump into the ups and downs of communication for ADHD-ers. Whether it’s finding the perfect word, navigating…
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Triumph over ADHD Fatigue: Make A Better Dopamine Hit List
Topics: Dopamine hits, ADHD fatigue, emotional nourishment, novelty, personalized dopamine strategies, self-compassion, and finding balance. **HEADS UP** Our mics didn't work so the audio is annoying, like we are in a tunnel. It is a great conversation but your ND brain may not be able to handle…
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The Interplay of Differences: Building Strong Relationships Between ADHD-ers
Topics: ADHD interpersonal relationships, ADHD communication styles, understanding emotional needs, conflict resolution, self-compassion, and the power of empathy. In this episode, Rachael and Ruth dive into the fascinating dynamics of relationships between ADHD-ers! 🤝✨ They share their personal...
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Maybe ADHD With Charlotte Dover: Developing Genuine Faith In Yourself
Topics: ADHD overwhelm, mental clutter, digital clutter, and emotional clutter, clutter Sensitivity, and clutter blindness. This week, we’re diving into a vibrant conversation with the amazing Charlotte Dover! 🎉 Join us as we explore “Maybe ADHD” and how her approach to ADHD coaching focuses on...
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Addressing Clutter Overwhelm: How To Focus On Your ADHD Potential
Topics: ADHD overwhelm, mental clutter, digital clutter, and emotional clutter, clutter Sensitivity, and clutter blindness. Ruth and Rachael open up about how clutter impacts their lives, and how it can both stem from and contribute to ADHD stress. They explore strategies for organizing, clearing...
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Overcome ADHD Overwhelm: How to Stay Ahead of Paralysis
Topics: How it's different from task paralysis, common challenges: ADHD sensory overload, ADHD information overload, ADHD emotional overwhelm, impact of hormones on ADHD symptoms, accepting & managing emotional meltdowns with self-compassion, recharging strategies: hobbies and activities that…
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Revealing Our ADHD Strengths, Not Deficits. A Better Approach With Amanda Riley
In this episode, we dive deep into shifting the ADHD narrative from focusing on deficits to recognizing strengths. Our guest, Amanda Riley, an ADHD advocate and coach-in-training, shares her personal journey of discovering ADHD in adulthood and how she’s using her experience to transform…
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Redefining ADHD Diagnosis with Fabienne Vailes: Growth, Not Labels
🎙️ Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! We're kicking off the new season with an eye-opening conversation featuring the brilliant Fabienne Vailes! Fabienne joins us to chat about her recent ADHD diagnosis and how she’s reframing the entire experience – not as a label, but as a tool for self-growth…
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Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Mariane Power's Vision...Teaser Episode
**We had some tech issues 😢 But the show notes reflect some of what was missed. Please check out Mariane's amazing work** In this episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with Mariane Power, a forward-thinking Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Posify Group, and an...
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ADHD and Public Spaces: Planning for Better Experiences
This is a lively reflective discussion on how we interact with spaces and how spaces impact us as ADHD women, particularly in relation to social anxiety. Key Discussion Points: Unpredictability and Structure: Rachael shares insights into how the lack of predictability and structure in public…
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Finding Balance In ADHD Dynamics: Caitlin Davies’ Perspective
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 13! I'm finally back on track...This week, we're thrilled to chat with the amazing Caitlin Davies! 🎙️ In this lively and enlightening conversation, Caitlin shares the story of her "TikTok diagnosis" and the profound shift it brought to her self-perception, leading to an...
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Liesl Codrington Building Inclusive Cities: Better Spaces for Neurodiversity
We have the incredible Liesl Codrington joining us to delve into the fascinating world of urban design and its impact on neurodiverse communities. 🔹 Liesl Codrington is a visionary urban planner dedicated to creating inclusive and safe urban environments for everyone. With a passion for...
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Discovering Your ADHD Strength: Caitlyn Bates Found Hers
We dive deep into the inspiring journey of Caitlyn Bates, a remarkable horticulturalist, gardener, philosopher, and solopreneur. This is an interview not to be missed. Caitlyn's story is full of twists and turns, each enriched with incredible wisdom far beyond her years. Early Recognition and…
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Adult ADHD Diagnosis: The Magic of The Missing Piece with Julie Legg
Hey there listeners and sorry for the delay! In this exciting episode, we are thrilled to chat with the incredible Julie Legg. She is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD. Released earlier this year, Julie’s book is about to make its...
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ADHD Energy Management and Self-Compassion
So sorry we missed you last week! We take a bit of a break but want to check in with each other and all of you. Rachael's Big Move: Rachael is moving from California to Washington, a 27-hour drive (actually 21ish). The movers came yesterday, and today involved a lot of physical tasks and errands....
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ADHD and Transitions: Embracing Change Despite the Overwhelm
In this episode, we dive into the beautiful mess that is ADHD and transitions. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating change, sharing personal stories, coping strategies, and a good dose of humor. Whether you're dealing with ADHD overwhelm or striving for self-compassion,...
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ADHD Tools with Lindsey Lobin: Your Best Neurospicy Life
In this lively and insightful episode, we chat with Lindsey Lobin, a passionate advocate for the neurospicy community. Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to our discussion, shedding light on various ADHD tools and strategies that have improved her life. Her vibrant...
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ADHD and Solopreneurship: Embracing the Beautiful Mess
Once again, we managed to have a rich conversation that not only touches on the main topic but also roams widely yet strategically. 🌟 🐝Support as a Solopreneur: Being a Solopreneur doesn't mean being isolated. We reflect on the importance of having a support system and reaching out to other...
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ADHD Coach Ange Nennie: Her story & personalized ADHD Coaching
Lots to dig into this episode with the fascinating and friendly ADHD coach Ange Nennie. 🐝 Ange shares some of her personal ADHD journey including her diagnosis, how she has adjusted to medication, and when she uses it. She has a great reframe on diagnosis which is “diagnoses can change the...
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Self-Care Break - A Necessity for ADHD Women
This week we take a break and are not releasing an episode so we can give our bodies and brains some TLC. 🐝We are putting into practice what we believe ADHD women should do more for themselves...be more aware of their energy level and what they need. We reject the demand that we always do...
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Body Doubling-an ADHD strategy for task completion
We have a rambling and robust conversation in this episode beginning and ending with Body Doubling. We encourage you to explore the concept and see if it will work for you...To help you beyond task paralysis, or other executive functioning challenges you may face. 🐝In our conversation, the...
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Guest Phoebe Anderson-The “Why’s It So Hard” Feelings That Led to ADHD Diagnosis
Today’s episode is honest and heartwarming. Phoebe Anderson has great resilience, intelligence, determination and a sweetness which the world needs more of. 🐝Phoebe is turning 21 and is at the beginning of her ADHD understanding. She has a referral and is booked in for her first appointment with…
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Task Paralysis: We discuss how it appears differently in our ADHD brains
In this episode, Ruth and Rachael take a personal look at one of the well-known traits of ADHD/ADD, Task Paralysis. Our conversation unfolds in true ADHD fashion. It meanders through challenges we face and how we adjust, cope, and manage these traits to date. Here is a loose round-up of our...
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Guest Melody Humphreys has a kinder name for ADHD/ADD “Bumblebee thinking”
The first guest interview for the podcast and what a cracker! Melody Humphreys…………………………………… In her words, “I'm a 46-year-old woman, who until 8 months ago still believed I was 42. Not because I was lying to myself or others, but because I truly was not paying that much attention. To date, I have...
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Ruth & Rachael Discuss this Podcast & Exploring Attention Deficit Disorder in Adult Women
👋Our initial conversation roams widely, warmly, and we hope wisely🤞 We share what we hope to get and give through the podcast: 👉a support community 👉aims for an easy, relaxed, and informal tone 👉above all, we hope that ADHD women will feel seen, heard, acknowledged, accepted, and celebrated…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse is a weekly podcast hosted by Leonie "Ruth" Acland and Rachael Massey.This podcast developed out of a desire for us to find support for ourselves and offer it to other women who recognised they have ADD or ADHD after childhood. To create a trusted place to share our stories. Where we can feel seen, heard, and accepted for the whole of who we are.We discuss ADHD and ADD facts and observations. Share tools and skills to manage some of the quirks. And we interview women, like you, who share their experience with adult attention deficit disorder.
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ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse is a weekly podcast hosted by Leonie "Ruth" Acland and Rachael Massey.This podcast developed out of a desire for us to find support for ourselves and offer it to other women who recognised they have ADD or ADHD after childhood. To create a trusted place to share...
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