ADHD, Sex & Shame: Reclaiming Pleasure Without the Pressure

Rising Above the New Years Resolution “Failure”

It’s March which means many of us may or may not have forgotten the goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year. No judgement here, we totally get the spike of motivation in January that seems to lose us when life comes back in full force. BUT, the good news is, there is no rule against re-finding your goals and working towards them at any point of the year! In this week’s episode, Anushka and Sayaka discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Are we all freaking out right now?? 03:46 Anushka and Sayaka’s goal setting practices 07:16 You need to have some side quests 09:20 Anushka’s 2025 goals 10:25 Find yourself a friend who… 11:30 Start from a place of love 13:00 Speak your goals into existence 14:14 Breaking your year into quarterly themes 16:40 How to break or pick up a habit as an ADHDer 18:25 Understand your dopamine cycle 19:40 You have free will 21:35 Recognise your barriers 23:37 Have I achieved everything? 25:14 A gentle reminder 27:04 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We cannot BELIEVE that we are officially at the end of season 3 for Girls That ADHD! What a season it has been! We are so incredibly grateful to our returning AND new listeners for joining us this season as we sat down with some friends and chatted about all things ADHD and life. We are so looking forward to seeing you again for season 4 super soon!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Work with us! Umeed Psychology Coaching and Counselling - https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1 [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1] Umeed culturally-responsive ADHD assessment (PD): https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment]  —-------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd [https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd] And wherever you find your podcasts! #goalsetting #newyearresolution #adhd #neurodivergence #podcast #girlsthatadhd

Why Does Everyone Have ADHD Now?

This week, your two favourite ADHD therapists are sitting down to answer the question on many minds: Why does everyone have ADHD these days? Look, we get it! There has absolutely been an increase in ADHD diagnoses in the past few years. But, contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with being trendy and everything to do with increased awareness and education. Exploring the complexities of ADHD awareness, the role of social media, pop culture, and stigma, Anushka and Sayaka discuss the growing rate of diagnoses and what this ACTUALLY means. Spoiler alert: no, not everyone has “a little ADHD” in them.  With better (and more accessible) language, education, reduced stigma surrounding mental health, and more research, we’ve taken big steps towards a more neuro-divergent friendly dialogue. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 intro 01:02 Doesn’t everyone have a bit of ADHD?? 02:40 Social media’s influence on ADHD awareness 04:24 COVID19: The Diagnostic Earthquake 07:30 The cultural shift in mental health dialogue 10:30 The history of ADHD stigma 11:50 The human experience vs ADHD diagnosis 16:10 Why we need to stop saying “everyone has ADHD” 19:37 The under-represented population in diagnosis 24:39 How do we talk about ADHD responsibly? 27:20 Anushka’s (lovely) hairdresser - validating people’s experience 28:50 Wrap up 30:21 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------- Work with us! Umeed Psychology Coaching and Counselling - https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1 [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1] Umeed culturally-responsive ADHD assessment (PD): https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment]  -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd [https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd] And wherever you find your podcasts! #neurodivergence #mentalhealth #psychology #podcast #girlsthatadhd

Is This ADHD Or Am I Just Ethnic?

This is a BIG question we hear VERY often as culturally-aware therapists. So, if you’ve been trying to answer this alone, this episode was made for you. It’s not unusual to see similarities between your culture and the ADHD traits often identified. Talking over one another, big expressions of emotion, multitasking, flexible perceptions of time - these can fit in either or. To help you clear any confusions, we made this episode for you. Tune in to hear all about: * How culture and ADHD shape and explain your traits (respectively) * The significance of a collectivist culture in influencing your upbringing * How stigmas can prevent individuals from marginalised communities to seek support * The misunderstanding of ADHD traits in ethnic cultures As a gentle reminder, ADHD traits show up differently in each person. If you’re curious or want to discuss the (eerily similar) overlaps between your culture and the way your brain works, please reach out for professional help. Our details are down below ✨ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:44 Asian households can be CHAOTIC 02:45 Culture vs ADHD 03:50 Collectivist cultures: the normalisation of chaos 05:24 Forcing girls to “toughen up” 07:20 Migration: survival comes first 10:25 Misunderstanding ADHD traits 12:05 Difficulty is moralised 14:30 Episode wrap up 15:30 Culturally-responsive practice 16:42 Outro —-------------------------------------------------------------------- For culturally-sensitive therapy, find us here. [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1⁠] For practitioners, Umeed culturally-responsive ADHD assessment (PD): https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/culturally-responsive-adhd-assessment]  —-------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd [https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd] And wherever you find your podcasts!

Telling People You Have ADHD is Oddly Complicated

Sharing your ADHD diagnosis can feel risky, dangerous, and can even lead to disappointment sometimes. BUT, preparing yourself for the worst possible outcome isn’t preparation, it’s anxiety. So, how can we ACTUALLY prepare to share this information? In this episode, we talk about how to decide who to tell, when to tell them, and why you might want to share your ADHD diagnosis in the first place. We also unpack the emotional side of disclosure, the fear of being misunderstood, the impact of past labels, and the importance of emotional safety. If you're wondering: * Why telling people about your ADHD can feel so vulnerable * How to decide if you want to disclose at all * Questions to ask yourself before telling someone * Who to tell first (and why it matters) * How to prepare for different reactions * What to do if someone minimises or misunderstands your diagnosis * Simple, realistic scripts for work, dating, family, and friends This conversation is all about choice, compassion, and alignment - not pressure. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Intro 02:04 I NEED to tell someone 03:04 Our experience telling family 05:00 Your response MATTERS 06:15 Figuring out your WHY 08:15 Preparing for their reaction 09:25 The vulnerability of sharing your diagnosis 10:40 Scripts for sharing your diagnosis 16:06 Maintaining a relationship with people who are not supportive 17:00 Don’t skip!! - A gentle reminder 18:00 Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Find us on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en⁠] TikTok [⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd⁠⁠] And wherever you find your podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Like, follow, share and stay a while! xx

ADHD, Sex & Shame: Reclaiming Pleasure Without the Pressure

From shame and sensory overload to impulsivity, emotional disconnection, and difficulty communicating needs, the effects of ADHD on sexuality and desire are CHAOTIC to say the least. We invited Natasha Lama [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/natasha-lama], a registered psychotherapist and neurodivergent sex therapist to discuss ALL that comes with ADHD and sex. If you struggle with: * Un(masking) in your relationships * Communicating your needs * Setting boundaries Or simply understanding how your neurodivergence affects your sex life -------------------------------------------------------------------- Work with us! Umeed Psychology Coaching and Counselling [https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/neurodiversity-psychoeducational-assessments-1⁠] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Work with Natasha here. [⁠https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/natasha-lama⁠] Find her Instagram here. [⁠https://www.instagram.com/browngirl.sexology/⁠] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatadhd/?hl=en⁠] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatadhd]