AuDHD and Then Some.

Why Traditional Self Help Fails ADHD & Autistic People | Neurodivergent Support That Actually Helps

https://linktr.ee/Ellieaudhd Why does so much traditional self-help advice fail neurodivergent people? In this emotionally honest AuDHD podcast episode, Ellie is joined by Natasha — fellow AuDHDer, social worker, accredited ADHD coach and neurodiversity coach — to talk about what neurodivergent people are REALLY struggling with emotionally right now. We discuss:• ADHD and autistic burnout• executive dysfunction• nervous system overwhelm• shame and late diagnosis grief• why traditional productivity advice often fails• emotional dysregulation• neurodivergent support systems• ADHD coaching and autism support• what actually helps overwhelmed neurodivergent minds We also talk honestly about creating ADHD and autism-friendly resources from lived experience, why so many neurodivergent adults feel broken or exhausted, and the importance of emotionally safe support and community. If you’re navigating ADHD, autism, AuDHD, burnout, masking, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm or late diagnosis, this episode will help you feel understood and less alone. 🎧 AuDHD And Then SomeUnapologetically autistic and emotionally honest. ✨ Resources, bonus episodes & community support:patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome

Catastrophising, Intrusive Thoughts & AuDHD Motherhood |

Why do neurodivergent parents catastrophise so intensely? In this emotionally honest ADHD podcast episode, Ellie talks about intrusive thoughts, OCD traits, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and AuDHD motherhood after her daughter goes away to Cornwall and her brain spirals into worst-case scenarios. This episode explores: • ADHD catastrophising • intrusive thoughts in ADHD and autism • OCD traits and anxiety • emotional dysregulation • neurodivergent parenting • AuDHD motherhood • hypervigilance and overthinking • why ADHD brains struggle to relax • rejection sensitivity and fear • neurodivergent mental health If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly imagined worst-case scenarios, or struggled to calm your nervous system as a neurodivergent adult or parent, this episode will make you feel less alone. 🎧 AuDHD And Then Some — unapologetically autistic and emotionally honest.

I’m In A Toxic Relationship With My Spotify Analytics (ADHD)

In this episode, I’m talking about my emotionally unhealthy attachment to Spotify analytics… because apparently ADHD brains can turn literally ANYTHING into a dopamine spiral 😭 One minute I’m casually checking my podcast stats… The next I’m: ✨ refreshing plays every seven minutes ✨ analysing listener retention like a detective ✨ emotionally attaching my self-worth to episode performance ✨ wondering if I’m uploading too much ✨ spiralling because one title got 4 plays instead of 24 This episode is a funny, honest, chaotic reflection on ADHD, dopamine, validation, reassurance-seeking, perfectionism, creative obsession, and the very neurodivergent experience of overanalysing EVERYTHING you care deeply about. But underneath the humour, I also talk about: 💜 rejection sensitivity 💜 needing reassurance 💜 fear of failure 💜 attaching worth to productivity 💜 creative vulnerability 💜 why neurodivergent people can become obsessed with feedback and progress Because honestly? Sometimes it’s not even about the numbers. Sometimes it’s about finally feeling understood for the first time in your life. Topics include: ADHD, AuDHD, dopamine, validation, rejection sensitivity, creator burnout, podcasting, perfectionism, reassurance-seeking, neurodivergent anxiety, self-worth, emotional overwhelm, and obsessive checking behaviours.

Perimenopause, AuDHD & Late Diagnosis | An Honest Conversation with Wendy

This episode started with me completely losing my train of thought… but somehow it became one of the most powerful and authentic conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast. I’m joined by the lovely Wendy from our AuDHD community to talk openly about perimenopause, late diagnosis, masking, burnout, identity, and the reality of discovering you’re neurodivergent later in life. Wendy is a psychologist specialising in neurodiversity, as well as a senior HR professional, and she shares both her professional insight and lived experience of being diagnosed as AuDHD after perimenopause. We discuss the struggles she faced in school and work before understanding herself, and how she’s now using her experiences to support other neurodivergent people. This conversation is raw, honest, validating, emotional, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating ADHD, autism, perimenopause, or late diagnosis. Topics include: * Perimenopause & neurodivergence * Late diagnosed AuDHD * ADHD & autism in women * Masking & burnout * Emotional overwhelm * Workplace struggles * Self-understanding & healing If you’ve ever felt like you were “too much,” “not coping,” or suddenly struggling in ways you couldn’t explain — this episode is for you.

Fictional Characters That Raised Us | Neurodivergence, Maladaptive Daydreaming & Emotional Survival

I was rudely interrupted at the end by work but….Some neurodivergent kids escaped into fictional worlds because reality felt too overwhelming, lonely, confusing, or unsafe. In this deeply relatable (and slightly emotionally devastating) episode of AudioHD and Then Some, Ellie talks about fictional character attachments, maladaptive daydreaming, hyperfixations, parasocial relationships, autism, ADHD, AuDHD, loneliness, trauma coping mechanisms, and the imaginary worlds that helped so many of us survive childhood. From creating entire cinematic universes in our heads to emotionally depending on fictional characters more than real people, this episode explores the humour, grief, creativity, and survival behind neurodivergent escapism. If you’ve ever felt “too attached” to fictional characters, lived inside your imagination, paced around daydreaming for hours, or used stories as emotional safety — you are absolutely not alone. “If this episode emotionally destroyed you even slightly, please rate the podcast five stars because apparently healing is expensive.” #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #MaladaptiveDaydreaming #Hyperfixation #MentalHealthPodcast #LateDiagnosis #Neurodiversity #ADHDTok #AutisticAdult #Podcast #SpotifyPodcast #Escapism #FictionalCharacters