ADH Tea

TIGGER WARNING, topics of grief and loss are discussed in this episode.In this interim episode of ADH Tea, Donna is joined by returning guest Maddy Alexander Grout to discuss essential topics around mental health, internalized ableism, and the journeys they've both taken. Delving into the benefits of medications like sertraline for mental health and various ADHD meds for ADHD, plus the importance of destigmatizing mental health treatment. Buy Maddy's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mad-About-Money-Managing-finances/dp/1394299729Unlearning Ableism book mentioned:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unlearning-Ableism-No-Nonsense-Understanding-Disability/dp/1805018752Find us on Threads This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna today for the belated final episode of Season 2.Talking about self-diagnosis versus medical official diagnosis.Restful sleep and this is a fairy tale for both of us.Always trying to do all the things all at once and ending up in analysis paralysis and doing nothing.And how it's so much easier to organise other people's lives than it is to get our own stuff together.Good luck to Sarah!We are taking at least two months off, we do mention in this episode (which was recorded before Sarah went on maternity leave) we would return in September, but it’s looking more like October or even November at this point.Stay up to date, subscribe for any Just the Sip minisodes or blog posts.Because we will forget to tell you about them ;)Email any questions over to [email protected] where you will find Donna reading every single message (say hi!).Until next time... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah for part two of our chat with Ashley of the Highlands ADHD support group the Dopamine Dolls.These were supposed to be quickfire questions, but when is anything quick with ADHD brain!Come and listen to us ignore societal conditioning, we can talk about sore pees. Yes that type of pee.Find out more about the Dopamine Dolls and the incredible work Ashley and her team do in the Scottish Highlands herehttps://www.dopaminedolls.co.ukThanks to the wonderful Ellen for sending in a question about tea and meds, which Donna answers with life experience :)Any questions or topics you’d like to hear us chat about for Season 3, get in touch via:[email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah for part one of their chat with Ashley of the Dopamine Dolls.We chat about all things beverages, our plethora of careers or jobs, and why does our society expect kids as young as 4 to know what they want to be when they grow up?As 40 something women, we still do not know!You may have heard Donna speak of the Dopamine Dolls before, based in the Scottish Highlands, a support group for AFAB and NB ADHD folks.More information about Dopamine Dolls and the wonderful support they offer can be found herehttps://www.dopaminedolls.co.ukFor any tea mentioned you can always find it here:https://www.unraveltea.comPart 2 with Ashley, where we wander onto even more wild tangents will be with you next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna to meander through why we are so resistant to routine and being told what to do. Touching on overwhelm when presented with a blank piece of paper.Learn about Donna’s tea processing experiments at Guisachan Farm in Scotland (yes we can grow tea, in polytunnels, in Scotland). Find out more hereIs it ADHD or something else? Any questions let us know This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

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Enjoy this Mini Just a Sip Episode, baby is incoming so these may become the norm for a while.Thanks for reading ADH Tea the Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah to explore the impact of their chat with Maddy Alexander Grout.We discuss over voice notes, due to scheduling issues, we are working on audio quality!Done is better than perfect ;)PS: buy Maddy's book here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Sarah and Donna welcome the incredible Maddy Alexander Grout in this episode.Maddy is a qualified business strategist who helps entrepreneurs to get Visible, she is also a TikTok specialist and ADHD Coach.For over a decade, Maddy has built a career as a money specialist and ADHD money influencer on TikTok, where she has garnered over 68,000 followers. She is a CPD-accredited neurodiversity specialist, and works through Access To Work and directly with her clients. Maddy has bought, sold and acquired businesses as well as raising significant amounts of investment, she has also had a failed business which taught her way more about business than the successful ones. She knows what not to do! Maddy uses a mixture of coaching and mentorship to help her clients to grow their business and their visibility. Maddy has won multiple awards and is frequently featured in That’s Life Magazine, BBC Radio Solent, The Sun, Metro, Daily Mail, and The Metro. She is a recent finalist for Money Influencer of the Year at the British Bank Awards and she was chosen as one of the most influential disabled people in the uk in 2024. Her book, “Mad About Money,” is out now.The free app called Mad About Money can be downloaded in the App Store.All Maddy’s stuff is here https://stan.store/maddyalexandergroutBuy her book HERE!! You can find the 2025 Spring teas mentioned here.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

This week Greg Fearon joins Sarah and Donna to talk all things nutrition and the power of sleep!Why do we always wait til Monday to start that thing?Why do we use food as reward...Why do we forget to eat? Ok this one is not answered, message us if you know why!Find Siren's Clarity here and that Haunting White tea.Find Greg's Podcast here https://gregfearon.co.uk/podcasts/Connect with Greg Fearon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fearon/And Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GregDFearonFree 7 day meal guide: https://bit.ly/7DaymealguideMessage us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah this week as Donna interviews Sarah. They discuss living with ADHD alongside a physical disability, how Sarah recharges her social battery and many other things.Press play, sit back, relax and get ready for a whistle stop tour of Sarah's brain!Find Siren's Clarity here Listen to previous episode Season 1, Episode 18 to hear Sarah interviewing Donna. We promise no fairies were harmed!Is there anything you want to ask Donna or Sarah that hasn't been covered? Send your question to [email protected] and it could be answered on a future episode.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Have you wondered how ADHD shows up for people in every day life?Join Donna and Sarah as they talk about the "most ADHD" things they've ever done, or do on a regular basis. From food to fixations, it's all out in the open in this episode.If you're a fellow ADHD'er you might really relate to this chat. What's the most ADHD thing you do? Remember to ask your questions to Donna and Sarah and they could be answered on a future episode.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah as we explore positive illusionary bias. Is it an ADHD thing and how does it show up in their lives?Do you have a question you'd love to ask Donna or Sarah? Get in touch and it could be answered on a future episode. Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna as they explore aging, and the impact of external sources on the perspective of being 'old'.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna, Sarah and special guest Fearless Femme Becky Jane Stephenson as they discuss boundaries,  parenting and the many layers of becoming fearless.Connect with Becky Jane Stephenson over on Facebook Join her Masterclass on March 20th here https://theocdwarrior6203.activehosted.com/f/64 The Fearless Femme podcast hosted by Becky can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372222Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah as they talk through the rollercoasters of the past few weeks and how Sarah's executive function has been put to the test. How do life's unexpected challenges test our resilience and can we ever become truly unshakeable?Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna as she welds all the power, and Sarah has none.Listen into some of our podcast length voice notes, Hi ADHD brains!, before the podcast was released. We discuss how people can become unshakable and how as ADHD brains we can work towards becoming unshakable. If poor audio quality irks you, then we'd advise to skip this one. These voice notes were not originally intended to be released like this, they are a fantastic insight into how we relate to one another. ...if you can get past the background noiseFor more info on spoon theory, this article explains it well, thanks to the Brain CharityMessage us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join us this week as Sarah turns the tables and interviews incredible Donna! Get to know Donna better as she shares her journey through ADHD diagnoses, her superpower and the one thing she wants neurotypical people to know most.You'll also find out something about Sarah that you never needed to know. If you enjoy this episode please give us a like, subscribe and share with anyone you think might benefit. Your support means the world to us.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah to discuss how ADHD has impacted our relationships and friendships.Did the Sims lie to us about the so called friendship erosion factor?Tea mentioned today was Nalin's Choice Darjeeling, and can be found here.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Tigger warning; in this episode we touch on some disordered eating, if you are feeling vulnerable please do not listen!Join Sarah and Donna to talk about how being ill seems to affect our ADHD brains in different ways.Tea spoken about is Siren's Clarity, and can be found here.For support with ED please do reach out for support, some UK based resources can be found here:https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/united-kingdom/u-k-eating-disorder-organizations-charitieshttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/useful-contacts/Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna to ponder why we avoid looking at our bank accounts.Is it demand avoidance or do we enjoy sticking our heads in the sand?Helping you and your spicy brain feel sane. We spill the tea, literally, on life, business, family and parenting as two 40 something spicy brains with epic hair and exceptional taste in hot beverages.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna as they discuss Ableism and what it means to them. This chat might give you a whole new perspective. Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy. Please share your thoughts and share the episode with anyone who might enjoy it.Tea spoken about is Kilimanjaro Silver Needle, which can be found here:https://unraveltea.com/product/kilimanjaro-silver-needle/Goblet cup we speak about was created by the incredible Zoe, you can find her on instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/zoe_d_ceramicsMessage us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah as they talk about navigating the festive season and social expectations with a limited social battery. How do they survive it and what does recovery look like for them both?Follow us @adhteathepodcast on Instagram and ThreadsYou'll find Donna on all platforms on @Unraveltea and Sarah @wheeliemommaMessage us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

This week ADH Tea brings you stories of our school experiences (seriously why did no one realise it was ADHD?), masking, our different communication styles and toddler style tantrums. Join Sarah and Donna as they delve deeper into the unmasking rabbit hole. Will they ever emerge?Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

ADH Tea, ADHD chat with two 40 somethings.Join Sarah and Donna to discuss accessibility with another podcast therapy session.Today we discuss what accessibility means to us and how we handle feedback. Sarah also discovers that she has an ego problem (oops!)You can read more of Sarah's birth stories in her blog https://wheeliemomma.co.uk/i-am-a-unicorn/Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Donna and Sarah as they chat about times when they experienced incredible support Vs times when they felt alone.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna to explore ADHD spidey senses in the wild.For more information about the Dopamine Dolls Charity based in Inverness, go here.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

This episode was almost not meant to be, but Sarah and Donna persevered...Mentioned in this episode is Nalin's Choice DarjeelingMessage us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Do you ever feel like you're living in a pressure cooker?That's where Donna and Sarah have been for the last few weeks. Join them as they chat about their people pleasing tendencies with a pinch of emotional dysregulation for good measure.Apologies about the terrible audio quality on a previous episode, yes we have upgraded our mic situations now too.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna as we chat about kombucha experiments and how Sarah is still a dehydrated crisp.Don't be Sarah, take your tea with you ;)Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna to explore how their paths crossed, from both view points. Why yes this was the first time they'd discussed this, then as per usual a side quest occurred which explores Donna's ADHD diagnosis experience.Oh and tea was forgotten about....oops.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah and Donna to explore another experience of masking and how important it not only is for your own brain to develop self advocacy, that speaking up can enrich other's lives too.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

Join Sarah Griffiths and Donna Ferenth to explore masking, self discovery, and the power of true friendship. To help us become unshakeable.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com

What's in your cup, and what's on your mind today?The first ADH Tea episode, where we chat about connections and there is always an option but every option has consequences.Message us!Follow Sarah Griffiths on TikTok @itsWheelieMommaFollow Donna Ferenth on Instagram @UnravelTeaFor info about upcoming episodes check us out on insta @adhteathepodcastMore likely that Threads will be updated @ahdteathepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhtea.substack.com