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• Ep. 56 I Want to Do It, So Why Can’t I? PDA Explained 23.06.2026 1j 9min

  What is adult PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), and what does neurodivergent demand paralysis feel like from the inside? In this episode of F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups, your neurodivergent besties Callie and Jayne dive deep into the PDA cycle, burnout, and why everyday tasks can trigger a nervous system shutdown.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung, and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. Where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me’. We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears, and let’s get started.PDA gets discussed constantly online, but it is often reduced to ‘not liking being told what to do’. In this episode, Callie and Jayne dig underneath that explanation. They look at what PDA feels like from the inside and what current research can and cannot tell us.Callie walks through a proposed PDA cycle, from detecting a demand through to the nervous system’s appraisal of effort, uncertainty, safety, sensory discomfort, autonomy, and available capacity. They also discuss why avoidance can provide enough immediate relief to reinforce the pattern, even when it creates more distress later. They explore practical ways to reduce friction, including recognising personal triggers, creating safer sensory conditions, increasing clarity and certainty, protecting capacity, and resisting the idea that every struggle can be fixed by applying more pressure.In this episode:PDA burnout and executive dysfunction in adultsHow to manage PDA paralysisAuDHD (Autism and ADHD) and demand avoidanceDifficult school mornings, parenting guilt, and repairing after things go badlyPDA in everyday lifePathological demand avoidance versus pervasive drive for autonomyWhat science currently knows, and does not know, about PDAWhy PDA is more complicated than anxiety, defiance, or simply disliking demandsHow demands may be assessed for effort, uncertainty, sensory discomfort, safety, and loss of controlThe relationship between stress, executive functioning, and PDA paralysisHow avoidance can reinforce future avoidanceIdentifying triggers and creating more supportive sensory and environmental conditionsSimilarities and differences between PDA and ODDTimestamps00:00 A difficult morning, parenting guilt, and trying to repair10:55 Overwhelm and a real-life PDA segue19:11 PDA explained: pathological demand avoidance and pervasive drive for autonomy25:13 What research can, and cannot, currently tell us about PDA31:06 The PDA cycle: demands, appraisal, stress, and reduced executive access40:30 PDA paralysis, chronic illness, limited capacity, and shame44:49 Why avoidance can temporarily help and reinforce the cycle49:14 What might help: triggers, sensory needs, certainty, and supportive conditions57:07 Why PDA changes with context, safety, capacity, and sensory load01:01:19 PDA versus ODD: similarities, differences, and why neither is a choicePDA remains a developing and contested area. This conversation combines available research discussed during recording with Callie and Jayne’s lived and professional experience. It is not medical advice, and people may understand or describe their experiences differently.ConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.Follow or subscribe so you do not miss an episode, and leave us a five-star review if the pod makes you feel understood, entertained, or slightly less alone.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 55 Men's Mental Health In Crisis: What Happens When Men Go Quiet 16.06.2026 59min

  Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!Content note: this episode includes discussion of men’s mental health, suicide, mining culture, isolation, alcohol, and the emotional impact of working away from home. Please take care while listening, and use the support links below if anything in this episode brings things up for you.Callie and Jayne are joined by Rhys Heland, a WA mining professional, Callie’s brother-ish, and guest at Pod HQ in The Nook.What starts with Thirsty Merc, email shame, and Callie’s deeply committed front-row concert behaviour becomes a powerful conversation about men’s mental health, mining culture, FIFO-style isolation, and what can happen when men are expected to just keep going.Rhys shares the story of Dragged to the Mines, a Pilbara project that used drag photography to challenge blokey mining culture and open up conversations about masculinity, mental health and suicide. He talks about life in remote mining environments, long swings, tiny dongas, twelve-hour days, fatigue, isolation, welfare checks, alcohol rules, and the reality of trying to stay connected to family and community while working away.The conversation also explores what withdrawal can look like, why going quiet can be a warning sign, and how the smallest conversations can matter. Sometimes the starting point is not a perfect mental health script. Sometimes it is asking about dinner, family, footy, trivia night, or whether someone has spoken to anyone lately.Callie, Jayne and Rhys also talk about the idea of having a code phrase with your people, like “I need seven seconds,” for those moments when explaining everything feels too hard but being alone with it feels worse.This episode is not medical advice. It is three people having a real conversation about men, mental health, neurodivergence, isolation, work, resilience, and the importance of asking the hard questions gently.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:00 – Callie REALLY loves Thirsty Merc10:54 – Dragged to the Mines13:28 – Mining, masculinity and mental health15:43 – Isolation16:18 – Being away from family35:30 – Withdrawal35:55 – How men may show distress36:57 – The power of a simple phrase37:34 – Small talk as big talk38:18 – Creating a code43:06 – Neuroplasticity, resilience and mindset51:51 – Asking hard questions gently52:26 – What you can doSupport:Lifeline Australia 24/7 crisis support and suicide preventionCall: 13 11 14Text: 0477 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/MensLine Australia 24/7 counselling and support for menCall: 1300 78 99 78https://mensline.org.au/Suicide Call Back Service24/7 phone and online counselling for people affected by suicideCall: 1300 659 467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/Beyond BlueMental health support and men’s mental health resourcesCall: 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/mens-mental-healthMATES in MiningSuicide prevention and mental health support for the mining industryhttps://mining.mates.org.au/13YARN24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleCall: 13 92 76https://www.13yarn.org.au/Links Dragged to the MinesSkimpies in WAThirsty MercConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung PeoplesAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 54 Don't Pick On the Flower, Change the Soil: What Adults Get Wrong About ADHD Kids (with PB) 09.06.2026 41min

  Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!In this episode, Callie sits down with Twice-Exceptional PB - 11 year-old host of the popular podcast: 'PB's Productions, My ADHD Kids Podcast', that she started when she was only 8 years old!. PB has a lot of insights to share about what it really means to be a kid with ADHD. She talks with an incredible poise and emotional intelligence that most adults would be proud of. There are multiple moments that will make you stop and think a little deeper about the young people in your life, whether you're a parent, teacher, or favourite Aunty. The episode keeps coming back to adults assuming they know, not asking what kids need, and mistaking ADHD challenges for intentional misbehaviour. In a world full of adults explaining ADHD kids, this episode lets an ADHD kid explain it herself. Share this episode with the ADHD kids you know and ask them if they agree, or what they might say differently. And more importantly, share it with any adults who need to hear it. "Try, be you, be kind, and bloom like that sunflower. Bloom bright... Just try, believe in yourself, because you are amazing." PBTimestamps00:15 – Meet PB, ADHD kid podcaster02:05 – “I have a more advanced brain” PB introduces herself as a kid with ADHD, big thoughts, humour and a grown-up way of seeing things.02:44 – If your ADHD brain had a theme song08:19 – PB describes her brain in three words and explains what it is like when funny thoughts arrive at exactly the wrong moment.09:54 – Why PB started her own ADHD podcast and why kids need to hear from other kids, not only adults talking about them.13:56 – ADHD explained by an actual ADHD kid.15:11 – What adults get wrong about ADHD kids17:30 – “I don’t believe you” and “you did it on purpose” two things she wishes adults would stop saying to ADHD kids.19:00 – What is actually cool about ADHD21:07 – ADHD brain control panel24:02 – The ultimate ADHD gadget27:18 – Rapid-fire ADHD would-you-rathers28:58 – The question adults should ask more often “What do you need?” and why that matters.31:18 – The question PB is sick of adults asking and what adults might miss when they judge attention from the outside.34:47 – What to say to ADHD kids who feel too much - a beautiful answer about being the perfect amount for yourself and blooming in your own way.36:40 – ADHD is not about trying harder37:38 – Bloom bright like a sunflower.38:02 – Where to find PB’s podcastConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Ngambri, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 53 The Importance of Celebrating Tiny Wins 02.06.2026 35min

  Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!Our topic for today is all about how celebrating tiny wins can get you further towards your bigger goals. And please! It's important to keep those bigger goals! Not to beat yourself with, or berate yourself for not achieving them immediately, but because without them, life feels so much smaller. Callie is feeling the restriction of having lower expectations and how that feels the opposite of liberating - it feels suffocating. As neurodivergent people, we can smash through the limited expectations others may place upon us and do truly amazing things. We don't HAVE to, we GET to. Underestimate us. We dare you.Timestamps00:07 Intro01:08 Callie's best birthday ever? Maybe?01:54 The 'wants vs needs' family hack because everyone wants something all the time!04:58 Feeling seen rather than perceived09:30 The six-minute birthday dance video14:59 Listeners, we want your input! Should episodes start with a quick topic signpost?15:41 Rubbish fidgets and blue moon rituals17:49 Emotional and sensory hangovers 19:04 Main topic begins: Celebrating tiny wins20:14 What celebrating tiny wins means for neurodivergent people21:42 Everyday wins, momentum and using small successes to get started24:26 Tiny wins, gratitude practice and undoing years of negative feedback27:12 Who decides what counts as a win?28:47 Tiny wins are not small dreams: building toward bigger goals32:20 Fibro, health progress and finding hope in tiny improvements33:53 Homework - watch the Room to Move doco on Netflix and share your tiny wins with us!ConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples. Always was, always will be.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 52 Is It Really Worth Getting An Autism Diagnosis As An Adult? 26.05.2026 50min

  Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!Callie's brain is unhappy at the fact that she didn't knock off those extra few seconds and make this episode a nice, round 55 minutes! Also... 50 minutes is nowhere near the 30 minutes we keep promising ourselves!In this episode, Callie and Jayne have no technical issues! It's true! That said, Jayne's pod dogs cause a whole other set of issues that lead to Callie singing. Sorry besties, this was a moment we are all going to need to process. We go deep with listener bestie Robbie today, with their question about whether it is really necessary to get an Autism diagnosis as an adult. We're not going to lie, this one feels like a bit of a minefield, but we are committed to having the hard chats and giving you that space you need to talk about these things. Not everyone has a person, or a group of people they can talk with about their neurodivergence or when they feel they are neurodivergent. There are so many reason someone may not have a 'real life' bestie to bounce these things through, so we are honoured when we can be those people for you. We absolutely loved this chat and hopefully, it answers some of your questions about Autism as a grown up.Timestamps00:14 — Welcome, pod dogs, and chaotic bestie energy03:35 — Unexpected moments of connection with strangers can be beautiful05:25 — Teeth brushing and did you know that ADHDers don't form habits?10:15 — Motivation, meds, and mostly practical ADHD systems13:35 — Robbie’s listener email 20:15 — Autism diagnosis and where un/self-diagnosed people fit within the Autism community22:40 — Loneliness29:15 — The weird in-between feeling when you don't have a formal diagnosis31:35 — Imposter feelings and self-doubt34:00 — Is formal diagnosis necessary?39:00 — Practical supports without diagnosis40:55 — When formal diagnosis can matter46:35 — Final thoughts, validation, and listener call-outConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung PeoplesAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 51 Why Birthdays Feel Weird When You're Neurodivergent 19.05.2026 48min

  Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!It’s Jayne’s birthday, which means tiaras, deli-meat picnics, crystals, birthday queen energy… and an honest chat about why birthdays can feel so complicated when you’re neurodivergent.In this episode, Callie and Jayne talk about the weird pressure of being celebrated, the discomfort of being perceived, and the difference between loving other people’s birthdays and wanting to crawl into a hole on your own. They unpack the emotional load of responding 'properly', performing the right level of joy, and feeling exposed.The conversation takes a very F Them Fish sidequest into sleep deprivation, business overload, rage buying, and whether a digital notebook can, in fact, save your life. Spoiler: possibly not, but we remain emotionally attached to the dream. You should definitely send this to whoever makes the Remarkable notepad though because Callie spent way too much money and would love some retrospective sponsorship if you please!Timestamps01:00 — Welcome to Jayne’s birthday episode!04:44 — Being Perceived when you're neurodivergent13:06 — Sleep deprivation, work overload and shame14:41 — Rage buying YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!31:12 — Interoception and body signals32:03 — Neurodivergent kids and toilet training - it's hard and there is support33:58 — Sensory regulation, music and respecting other people’s joy36:03 — Late diagnosis - unlearning alll that stuff37:00 — Listener question: office gossip40:00 — Listener question: no-one takes me seriously47:00 — Wrap-up, listener love and birthday dinnerConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 50! Is Everyone Neurodivergent Now? 12.05.2026 58min

  AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny, neurodivergent conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!It's our 50th Episode! We started with a bit of a rant about Mother's Day, then decided to tackle this pervasive idea that there is an 'overdiagnosis crisis' - spoiler alert, we have opinions!We decided after all of that to run through our '50 Things That...' lists in honour of our milestone. We think you'll find something that not only hits you in the feel bone, validates things you always suspected, and gives you some interesting dinner table chats, but our 50 accommodations list might just change your life. What did we miss? Tell us!ConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.Timestamps00:00 - Intro and Mother's Day Rant - Cancel it!06:49 - Sidequest: That's not alcohol free!09:14 - Everyone is getting diagnosed nowadays11:58 - Understanding Neurodivergence across Generations14:45 - Generational Neurodivergence in the Workforce17:41 - The Spectrum of Neurodivergence21:02 - 50 signs it was probably AuDHD all along28:45 - Don't iron clothes on your body!30:18 - 50 Things We Wish We'd Known Earlier38:09 - 50 Tiny Accommodations That Changed Our Lives46:31 - Contact us if you want to know more about accommodations47:41 - 'Sorry' is the armour we wear to protect ourselves48:52 - 50 Things We No Longer Apologize For56:17 - Reflecting and outroAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 49 Neurodivergent Parenting with Patricia Falcetta OAM 06.05.2026 49min

  AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny, neurodivergent conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!Are you a neurodivergent parent? Or do you parent neurodivergent kids? The this episode might just be for you. We talk with Patricia Falcetta OAM about her WILD award, the work she has been doing in the neurodiversity space with families and workplaces, and what drove her to do this work...several years before most people were doing it. She even received an Order of Australia Medal for it!You can find Patricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia.falcetta/?hl=en or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciafalcetta/ Her website is https://sociallivingsolutions.com.auTimestamps00:43 — Welcome to WILD Voices01:53 — Patricia’s WILD Award and Autism Awareness Month03:27 — Patricia’s OAM and her family’s diagnosis journey07:16 — Outdated labels, Asperger’s and PDD-NOS08:20 — “Too empathetic to be autistic”10:05 — Parent guilt, school systems and survival12:00 — From parent advocacy to professional support13:48 — Late diagnosis, ADHD and the female experience16:16 — Advocacy, burnout and caring for yourself18:59 — Why parents still feel isolated after diagnosis20:55 — Strengths-based advice for parents24:07 — Supporting exhausted neurodivergent parents25:45 — Regulation strategies that actually work28:19 — Fidgets, sensory tools and oral stims31:18 — Tech, kids and nervous system overload33:03 — Safety shows, spas and brain breaks34:23 — Patricia’s impact in the neuroinclusion space36:28 — Challenging the myth of low empathy36:43 — Double empathy explained40:52 — Jayne’s emotional realisation42:46 — Neurodivergence, spirituality and sensitivity43:56 — Patricia’s fun fact: dance classes44:55 — Where to find Patricia45:47 — WILD links and closingConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• School and Friendship Advice for ADHD Kids from PB 28.04.2026 20min

  Callie and Jayne are out this week, with Callie MCing the Australian Neurodiversity Summit and at 945pm, the night before the pod is supposed to drop at 5am, she had to admit defeat on being able to edit this week's episode. So you lucky listeners get to listen to an episode from the inimitable PB, all about school and friendship challenges. We had an incredible episode to share with you this week that you'll get to hear next week instead. Enjoy this break from usual programming and we will see you soon next week xxPB is back and she has got a lot to say about the challenges for ADHD kids. This episode has some fantastic advice for kids, parents AND teachers!In this special episode, PB shares what it’s really like to navigate school with ADHD. From fidgets that help with focus, to the importance of having understanding teachers, PB gives us an honest and refreshing perspective on how neurodivergent kids experience the classroom.Whether you’re a child, parent, or educator, PB’s insights remind us that ADHD isn’t about being naughty, it’s about different ways of thinking, learning, and thriving.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why ADHD can make school challenging, and what helps.How fidgets aren’t distractions, but powerful focus tools.Why teachers’ understanding of ADHD makes all the difference.The importance of involving children in conversations about their needs.How parents and educators can work together for better outcomes.A reminder that neurodivergent kids see the world differently, and that’s a strength.Sound Bites:It’s not the nicest.Teachers are really busy.Speak out, speak your mind.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and Personal Updates00:37 – Navigating School with ADHD02:22 – The Role of Fidgets in Learning05:15 – Advice for Teachers and Parents08:21 – Understanding Neurodiversity in the Classroom11:07 – Final Thoughts and EncouragementWho This Episode Is For:Neurodivergent kids who want to feel seen and heard.Parents who want to better support their child’s learning journey.Teachers looking for real insight into what helps students with ADHD thrive.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 47 Should You Quit Your Job to Become an ADHD Entrepreneur? 21.04.2026 1j

  This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let’s get started!What happens when you leave a secure job, build a business around the work you actually care about, and then realise the workplace structure that used to hold you up is gone?This week, Jayne flips the script and interviews Callie about what it’s really like to become a neurodivergent entrepreneur. They talk about the hidden executive functioning cost of working for yourself, why client work gets done while the business-building stuff gets pushed aside, and the strategies Callie is using to stay afloat, including separating what’s critical from what’s merely important, celebrating small wins, and creating somewhere to put the side quests. Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:43 Jayne’s eye emergency and medical dismissal09:39 Neurodivergence, healthcare bias, and the medical passport idea14:11 Productive recovery weekend, and the floordrobe clean-out17:14 TEDx news and neurodivergence in aged care20:02 Should you leave your job to become an entrepreneur?20:53 Why Callie left a secure government role23:00 The real challenge of working for yourself25:06 Why workplace structure matters more than you think27:30 Client work vs business-building29:06 Are ADHDers more suited to entrepreneurship?30:32 Mask switching, family life, and the pressure of doing everything yourself33:24 School holidays34:22 Things that used to work but don’t anymore42:58 Strategies that are helping now51:08 Why it was still worth it59:08 Wrap-upIf you’re an AuDHD or ADHD adult wondering whether to leave your job, build something of your own, or just trying to understand why everything feels harder without external structure, this one is for you.Got a question, story or hot take? Email us at fthemfish@gmail.com.Find us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 46 Is Beth Really Dead? 14.04.2026 47min

  This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.Hello, hello, and welcome to F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups with your neurodivergent besties, Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton. This is the podcast where we talk about neurodivergence in real adult life: work, relationships, burnout, overwhelm, identity, and all the weird little things that make you think, ‘surely it’s not just me.’ We’re honest, occasionally sweary, and very much not interested in pretending to be polished.Grab a beverage, or body double some life admin with us in your ears and let's get started!In this week's episode, Callie and Jayne deep dive the podcast phenomenon 'Beth's Dead' - a limited series true crime podcast, all about parasocial relationships gone wrong. More importantly, why is this relevant to neurodivergence? We will tell you with the help of some of our listener questions. Timestamps00:00 – Producer Callie says Hi00:50 – Intro04:33 – Last week’s homework and why Beth’s Dead got assigned07:29 – What Beth’s Dead is about, plus spoiler warning08:45 – Full recap of the podcast setup and the Beth storyline12:18 – What a parasocial relationship actually is14:20 – Beth was never real15:04 – First reactions: gripping story or obvious manipulation?15:55 – Boundaries, emotional emails, and where podcast hosts can get out of their depth17:14 – The investigation: IP addresses, the professor theory, and the big phone call19:36 – Callie’s theory: this never happened 21:41 – Jayne’s hesitation, the real expert moment, and why she’s less certain23:42 – Why Callie still thinks key parts do not ring true26:52 – Does it actually matter if the story was real, if it was well told?27:53 – Listener question: when does a parasocial relationship stop being comforting and start being bad for your brain?33:10 – Listener question: are neurodivergent people more vulnerable to intense online dynamics?42:38 – Listener conspiracy theory corner44:19 – Why this whole thing matters for neurodivergence44:47 – Curiosity, needing receipts, and getting kicked out of class for too many questions45:45 – Wrap-up, contact details, and next episode teaseLinkshttps://www.patreon.com/cw/BethsDead - listen to Beth's Deadhttps://www.instagram.com/nobodyslisteningright/ - follow Elizabeth and Any on Instagram - tell them we sent you (they won't have a clue who we are!)https://www.instagram.com/armchairexppod/ - follow Monica Padman's podcastConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 45 Efficient, Effective, Enough? 07.04.2026 39min

  This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.This week starts with Easter camping, mini golf, belly dancing, faffing, and a genuinely cursed run-in with paralysis ticks… then gets unexpectedly deep. Jayne shares a powerful realisation about the idea of being “enough” after years of feeling either too much or not enough, and together we unpack masking, self-worth, fibro fog, apologising for existing, and what it means to be the right amount of you.Then Callie goes full truth-bomb on the neurodivergent drive for efficiency, why inefficiency can feel physically painful, and how leaving traditional work has exposed just how much executive function can be quietly held up by workplace structure. If you’ve ever looked high-functioning on the outside while privately relying on guard rails to keep life moving, this episode will probably hit a nerve. In a good way. Also, yes, there is a side quest about pink flip phones.Timestamps00:10 Welcome00:48 Belly dance teacher era, camping, and post-holiday faffing03:30 Paralysis ticks, dog panic, and Australia's hostile wildlife07:31 Fibro flare-ups and the first big question: what does 'enough' even mean?10:32 Why 'enough' is a social construct built around masking16:02 Fibro fog, apologising for your brain and body, and self-protection17:36 The perfect amount of Jayne, the perfect amount of Callie, and flexible authenticity22:49 The relentless itch for efficiency and why inefficiency feels painful29:07 Pink Motorola flip phones and the chaos of changing systems31:37 Leaving structured work and suddenly confronting executive function failures37:29 Homework: go binge Beth’s Dead before next weekGet in touchGot a question, story, or hot take for the pod? Email us at fthemfish@gmail.comFind us on socials @fthemfish_AuDHDforgrownupsAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 44 It's Serving ADHD Tax, Accidental Sexts and the Yearning Lifestyle 31.03.2026 38min

  This podcast was created on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples.This week is pure listener-chaos in the best possible way. We asked for your stories and you absolutely delivered. We’re talking panic-bought concert tickets, masking too hard on first dates, accidentally sending a spicy text to the wrong person, rejection sensitivity turning a delayed reply into a full cheating scandal, and the very specific experience of wanting someone right up until they like you back. We also get briefly obsessed with Miranda Hart, blow bubbles for World Bipolar Day, and once again prove that this podcast is excellent body-doubling audio for laundry, dishes, or whatever life admin you’ve been avoiding. Questionable advice, strong opinions, and a lot of feeling very seen. Timestamps00:01 Intro01:02 Jayne’s new favourite book: Miranda Hart and feeling deeply seen06:05 Bubbles for World Bipolar Day08:14 We get into your listener questions09:55 ADHD tax: panic-bought concert tickets and a man who now breathes too loudly15:01 Masking on first dates and when the truth is actually 14 half-finished moisturisers18:47 Weird-smelling water bottles, crying, and an accidental detour into hygiene standards20:35 The spicy text sent to the wrong person from school pick-up22:31 Rejection sensitivity, delayed replies, Bunnings, and the imaginary second family with a yacht29:02 Why some of us love people until they like us back36:12 Bonus ear filler and elite body-doubling content36:59 Send us your stories and questions for future episodesConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @ FThem Fish_AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis.AuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What You Can’t See: Trauma, Survival and Finding Your Voice with Jacinta Dubojski 24.03.2026 1j 5min

  This episode comes with a content warning.We talk about family violence, abusive relationships, trauma, bullying, anxiety, depression, CPTSD, psychiatric hospitalisation, and some pretty heavy mental health stuff. So if this is not for you today, save it for a day when you’ve got a few more spoons.Today it’s just me, no Jayne, and I’m joined by Jacinta Dubojski from Just Another Girl.This is a different kind of conversation.Jacinta is someone a lot of people would probably look at and make assumptions about. Tall, beautiful, polished, put together. And that is exactly part of why this conversation matters. Because people do that all the time. They look at someone and decide their life must have been easy.It wasn’t.We talk about bullying, low self-worth, abusive relationships, trauma, what it does to your brain and body, and what it takes to keep going when life has absolutely kicked the sh*t out of you.Jacinta also talks about the work she now does with girls in schools through Just Another Girl, and why speaking up can genuinely change, and sometimes save, lives.This one is raw. It wanders a bit in places. It gets heavy. It also has hope in it.And the reason it belongs on this podcast is because neurodivergent people are more vulnerable to abusive relationships, family violence, coercion and other forms of harm than a lot of people realise. We do not talk about that enough.If this one hits close to home, please check the support links below. And if you need to, send this episode to someone and just say, I need to talk.Timestamps00:00 Content warning02:42 Intro and meeting Jacinta04:10 Jacinta on her work, motherhood, trauma and why she shares her story09:10 Modelling, bullying, appearance and being judged on the outside18:28 How Just Another Girl started21:44 Being bullied at school and not telling anyone24:30 Domestic violence, trauma and feeling trapped32:44 If this is your story too36:31 Speaking in schools and trying to change lives early39:18 Social media, girls, and protecting the next generation42:48 What Jacinta would say to her younger self47:49 Proof that things can get better51:38 Reaching out when you’re struggling58:46 Where to find Jacinta59:47 Why this matters for neurodivergent people too1:03:27 Final support message and wrap upFind us on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok @FThemFish_AuDHDForGrownupsEmail: Fthemfish@gmail.comFind JacintaJust Another Girl ProjectInstagram: @just.anothergirl_SupportIf this episode brings stuff up for you, please reach out for support.www.MindSpot.org.auLifeline 13 11 141800RESPECTAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The 2026 Inaugurable ndWILD Neuroinclusion Awards! 20.03.2026 30min

  The ndWILD Co-Founders: Callie, Jayne, and Troy announce the first ever winners of the WILDly Neuroinclusive Awards LIVE in the following 5 categories:1) WILDly Neuroinclusive Organisation: Recognises an organisation that has moved from awareness to structural action, changing how their systems, processes, or culture works for neurodivergent people.2) WILDly Neuroinclusive Individual: Recognises a person who makes inclusion real for others through their daily actions, leadership, or advocacy, not just their identity3) WILDly Neuroinclusive Event or Venue: Recognises a space or event that proved belonging doesn't have to be designed out, it can be designed in, for every kind of brain.4) WILD Community Impact Award: Recognises work that reaches beyond a single workplace into communities, schools, or the public, making neurodiversity visible in the wider world.5) WILD Change Maker: Recognises the biggest shift created in the last 6 months by a person, project, or team. This is about momentum, something moved because of them.Tell us what you think: hello@ndwildglobal.org and tell us who you think should be in the running for the 2027 WILDly Neuroinclusive Awards!Follow us on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok @ndWILDGlobalAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 41 Awareness is Cute. Inclusion is Better 17.03.2026 34min

  Neurodiversity is bigger than autism and ADHD, and awareness alone is not the same thing as inclusion.In this episode, Callie and Jayne kick off Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 by unpacking what neurodiversity actually means, why it is a social identity rather than a medical label, and why so many workplace conversations still flatten it into stereotypes, checklists, and entry-level training.They talk about the problem with ‘autism and others’ thinking, why resist the list matters, and what happens when organisations say all the right things but their systems, culture, and leadership behaviours do not actually change.They also answer a listener question about the difference between awareness and real inclusion in practice, exploring microaggressions, assigning intent, conflicting needs between neurodivergent people, and how to tell whether a workplace is genuinely trying to improve.This one is part celebration, part side-eye, and part practical reality check.In this episodewhat neurodiversity actually meanswhy it is bigger than autism and ADHDwhy awareness without systems change falls flatresist the list: the problem with stereotypes and trait checklistshow to tell whether a workplace is truly inclusivemicroaggressions, intent, repair, and real progressa quick look at the WILDly Neuro-inclusive Awards Timestamps00:11 Welcome and Neurodiversity Celebration Week begins01:40 What this episode is really about: awareness vs inclusion02:03 Neurodiversity is bigger than autism and ADHD02:42 Neurodiversity as a social identity, not a medical term05:24 Why the numbers are likely bigger than reported05:53 DCA and AMAZE’s Neurodiversity at Work Guide08:08 Diagnosis, identity, and barriers to being recognised08:46 The problem with ‘autism and others’ training10:04 Resist the List and why stereotypes are harmful11:24 Why entry-level training misses too many neurodivergent adults12:39 Perimenopause, nervous systems, and the broader neurodiversity conversation17:22 Listener question: awareness vs real inclusion at work19:24 Why systems, processes, and leadership matter21:22 What happens when neurodivergent needs clash22:34 Pain, perfection, and the pressure for workplaces to get it right23:48 Assigning intent and stepping back from the moment24:24 Microaggressions, trauma lenses, and ‘micro receivings’25:42 Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress26:01 What genuine effort actually looks like27:37 Acknowledging mistakes, correcting, and moving on29:47 Launching the WILDly Neuro-inclusive Awards31:22 Hope, frustration, and the future of neuroinclusion32:35 Follow, subscribe, and send us your ADHD tax storiesConnectFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish: AuDHD for GrownupsSend your stories and questions to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 40 Out of Sight, Out of Mind, Out of Spoons 10.03.2026 48min

  In this episode of F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grownups, Callie and Jayne talk about the strange joy of organising when your brain is finally in the mood for it, and why 'out of sight, out of mind' is not always an ADHD tax. Sometimes it is an ADHD bonus.They unpack the emotional lift that comes from sorting cupboards, rediscovering forgotten treasures, and building systems that actually work for the way neurodivergent people live. From colour-coded towels and linen hacks to craft supplies, fabric finds, and childhood memories, this episode is equal parts practical, funny, and deeply familiar.They also respond to a listener question about rejection sensitivity and bosses, exploring how much of workplace discomfort is about perception, how much might be a real shift, and why the relationship with your immediate manager can shape your whole experience at work. That conversation opens into a bigger reflection on leadership, vulnerability, responsibility, and the loneliness that can come with being the person expected to hold it all together.To close, Callie shares a brand-new poem inspired by spoon theory, written in a hyperfocus burst and read aloud for the first time on the podcast. It is tender, sharp, funny, and likely to hit home for anyone who has ever been told they were inconsistent when really they were just running low on spoons.Timestamps00:11 Welcome back and chaotic bestie energy01:49 Post-Sydney crash and the need to recover02:38 ADHD bonus: organising the linen cupboard04:46 Linen and quilt set hack: store sets inside a pillowcase05:27 Why organisation brings joy when the timing is right06:10 Designing homes and systems around how people actually live07:17 Guest linen standards, stained sheets, and household rules09:18 Offering tea, sandwiches, and emotional support to everyone10:21 Cleaners as support, not luxury11:24 Back to the cupboard: forgotten fabric and the ADHD memory bonus14:11 Jayne’s craft reorganisation and rediscovering treasured fabrics15:57 Buttons, pendants, sewing memories, and childhood signs no one spotted18:50 Surprise podcast stickers and octopus merch joy19:50 Love Hearts, nostalgia, and disappointing lolly messages21:46 Listener question: how do I handle RSD with my boss?23:42 Why your relationship with your manager matters so much24:53 Perception, assigning intention, and scripting hard conversations26:27 Looking at your boss with empathy without losing yourself29:35 Leadership can be lonely31:13 Boundaries, vulnerability, and leading as a human33:10 What leaders owe people in moments of uncertainty35:41 Why people look for someone who can hold the line38:57 Creating the authorising environment for others to thrive39:28 The emotional weight leaders carry behind the scenes40:12 Hyperfocus, songwriting, and the origin of the spoon poem42:05 Callie reads I’m Out of Spoons45:47 Jayne responds: “I feel seen”47:08 Where the poem might live next on socials47:41 Wrap-up and goodbyeConnect with usFind us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at F Them Fish AuDHD for GrownupsSend questions, stories, poetry, songs, or kind thoughts to FThemFish@gmail.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 39 Rejection Sensitivity and the 'Not Enough' Intersection 03.03.2026 39min

  Welcome back to another episode of F Them Fish: AuDHD for Grown-ups. After a whirlwind week at Sydney Mardi Gras, Callie and Jayne are back on the mics, feeling a little wrecked but ready to decompress. From the adrenaline of dancing up Oxford Street to the physical and emotional hangover that follows a massive neurodivergent project, this episode dives deep into the post-event blues.We’re getting vulnerable about rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), the sting of unsolicited opinions, and what happens when you feel like you’re sitting at the intersection of not being neurodivergent, queer, or disabled enough.In This Episode:Mardi Gras Post-Mortem: The highs of performing for 300,000 people (move over, Taylor Swift) and the fatigue that followsBeing Rejected: Jayne shares a painful moment of perceived rejection from the crowd and how RSD can hijack a celebrationAccessibility Fails: A look at what went wrong behind the scenes, from the removal of wheelchair ramps to the lack of support for disabled marchers.The ‘Not Enough’ Trap: Callie opens up about the struggle of feeling not gay enough, not AuDHD enough, or not disabled enough while occupying those spaces.Navigating Online Criticism: How to handle the gatekeepers on social media who try to police how we talk about our own neurodivergence.Parenting & Music: Answering a listener's question about bonding with a baby in utero through music Neuro-Inclusion Guide: Check out the resources at ndwild.org/inclusion which saw a 1700% increase in traffic following the march!Got a curly question or a scandalous AuDHD tax story to share? We want to hear it!Email: fthemfish@gmail.comInstagram: @fthemfish_audhdforgrownups Chapters00:00 Introduction: Callie and Jayne check in on their current energy levels (feeling knackered and like total goblins).01:10 Post-Mardi Gras Reflections: The emotional and physical crash following Sydney Mardi Gras, moving from high-adrenaline performance to post-event exhaustion.03:10 The Physical Toll of Oxford Street: A look at the physical demands of the parade, including DJ BJ pulling a heavy music cart and Callie’s unexpected sciatica injury.05:53 Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) at the Parade: Jayne shares a vulnerable story about interacting with a crowd member that triggered a deep spiral of rejection sensitivity.10:38 Navigating Public Perception and Not Enough-ness: Exploring intersectionality and feeling judged in public spaces.15:37 Performance: Callie masks through physical pain during the parade and the internal struggle of maintaining a public face while suffering.18:30 Accessibility Fails and Advocacy: A critical look at the removal of accessibility supports during the event and the impact on disabled participants.26:14 Online Criticism Callie recounts a recent experience on LinkedIn and why it is important to lead with kindness rather than policing language.32:15 Listener Q&A: Parenting, Music, and Belly Raspberries We answer a listener's question about bonding with a baby in utero through music38:43 OutroAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep. 38 Live from Sydney Mardi Gras 28.02.2026 22min

  Join us in Sydney as we prepare to march in the Mardi Gras Parade!In this lively episode of the Wild Voice podcast, the hosts share their experiences and excitement as they prepare for the Sydney Mardi Gras. They discuss the joy of authenticity, the importance of representation, and personal stories of coming out, including the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. The conversation highlights the sense of community and celebration at Mardi Gras, as well as the preparations and gratitude for the support received from sponsors and friends. The hosts express their eagerness to participate in the parade and connect with others in the LGBTQIA community.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mardi Gras Experience01:49 The Joy of Authenticity at Mardi Gras03:17 Personal Stories of Coming Out09:34 Neurodiversity and Queerness13:08 Preparing for the Parade19:09 Gratitude and Looking ForwardFollow us on Instagram and YouTube @ndWILDGlobal. Send us your questions and comments to hello@ndWILD.orgAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ep 37. Resilience, Neuroinclusive Events, and A UK Diagnosis Reality Check - with Jayne, Troy and Callie 24.02.2026 40min

  The ndWILD co-founders record in-person from WILD HQ for February's global neurodiversity update, covering a powerful research insight on resilience, a community story about late diagnosis wait-times in the UK, and three practical inclusion tips for any big event (including Mardi Gras). This episode shares lived experience, general education, and coaching-style suggestions. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional support.This month’s update is equal parts warmth, goblin-energy, and genuinely useful tools. The team unpacks a global research out of Hong Kong suggesting resilience isn’t a fixed personality trait, it’s something you can build, and highlights one standout protective factor for kids: having an adult who genuinely likes them. We make no apologies for getting a little emotional with this one! You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-025-02947-8Then we share a community story from 'Shelly' (pseudonym), a 53-year-old in the UK who finally sought an autism/ADHD assessment, only to be told the wait could be 7.5 years. The conversation turns to what you can do while waiting: why self-identification can be valid, how to start learning your needs without waiting for permission, and how choosing your own labels can change the way you feel about yourself and interact with the world around you.Finally, the team gears up for Mardi Gras, shouting out accessibility 'vibe shepherd' Pat O’Toole, and runs through WILD’s Top 3 Neuroinclusion Event Tips, because events are meant to be joyful, not something you have to push through.How to get involved with WILDExplore WILD’s free inclusion guides (including a Mardi Gras-specific version and pocket guide designed for screenshots) - www.ndwild.org/inclusionSubscribe to the WILD Voice newsletter - www.ndwild.orgSubmit your story / questions / research via the Share your WILD option on the websiteTop 3 WILD Neuroinclusion Event Tips Make a plan for your body and senses (water, snacks, sunnies, sound/light/crowds)Plan your movement (arrival, meeting points, exits, toilets, transport/parking)Plan to protect your nervous system (ask for help, take breaks, leave early if needed)“Resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a muscle you can exercise.” Troy“Until you choose your own labels, you wear the ones other people give you.” Callie“Events are meant to be joyful, not something you have to push through.” JayneChapters 00:00 Welcome to WILD Voice 02:42 Research nerd-out – global review: resilience isn’t a personality trait, it’s a muscle08:45 The power of one adult who likes you, why it matters for kids and how to ‘polish the apple’ 13:28 Community story: Shelly’s late-diagnosis journey 20:11 Navigating ADHD diagnosis barriers and the ridiculous UK adult wait times for services23:14 Self-discovery & advocacy. Self-diagnosis validity, knowing your needs and choosing your own labels)26:24 Preparing for big events: neuroinclusion & accessibility tips, tools and strategies38:54 Bonus audio insert: Peek-a-Boo WILDly SSS NQE Hidden Disability Sunflower program: https://hdsunflower.comAuDHD for grownups: honest, funny conversations about work, relationships, sensory overload, identity, and the stuff nobody explains after diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.