This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget.
I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll actually stick to it- as a neurodivergent person. She share how you can make money doing side hustles (surveys, user testing, etc) with no experience or huge social media following necessary.

Since Steph is neurodivergent and has lived with chronic illness she's always explored how to do things "differently". We discuss her realisation of being neurodivergent and what lead her to start budgeting and sharing her content.

Links:
AUS Side Hustle Masterclass
US Side Hustle Masterclass
UpBank $10
1:1 Budget Coaching
Substack 

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We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load!

In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of year.

Additionally, to help you, I've created some guides, lists, and trackers to give you a hand managing the mental load this holiday season.

Resources:
Mental Load Bundle (all of the below in one link)
Gift Guides
Holiday Family Connection List
Hosting Prep Cheat Sheet
Gift List & Tracker

Accommodations as a Neurodivergent Family episode

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I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain
We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more than making your house "Pinterest perfect".

Megs shares the moment she realized she needed to reevaluate their Christmas plans and traditions, and how she's helping herself and others do it differently this year. She shares how we can plan and get rid of the overwhelm that comes with taking on too much and feeling guilty we can't "do it all".

Learn about Megs' programs, templates, and listen to her pod:
Organizing an ADHD Brain Podcast
Instagram: organizing.an.adhd.brain
TikTok: organizing.an.adhd.brain
MindfulMegs.com

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In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays.

This includes:
-reflecting on past years
-questioning traditions (and making new ones)
-maintaining routine during the holidays
-giving your child autonomy during this time (with examples)
-advocating for your child's personal boundaries
-have an "out" at gatherings
-using social stories
-managing expectations (yours and extended family's)
-safe foods and comfort items
-opening gifts away from the crowd
-allowing a flexible schedule
-how to not let FOMO win
-building rest in to your calendar
-focusing on connection
-travel tips

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In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to "do it all"... or a bit of all of those.

There are ACTIONABLE TIPS broken down to help you work through this as well as some "reality checks" to keep in mind for the times your perception is clouding your reality.

Episodes Mentioned:
Resentment in Your Relationship
Navigating Fluctuating Capacity in Motherhood

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I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women.

We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my own, is so intertwined with her ADHD diagnosis and realisation. She offered amazing insights on the importance of listening to mother's and their intuition as well as the lost aspect of community in mothering.

This was such a wonderful conversation and it felt like a catch up with an old friend - even tough we've only just met. That's the magic that happens when you get two neurodivergent people together.

Follow on Socials:
Instagram: @itskendrakoch   
Instagram: @joindivergently
LinkedIn: KendraKoch
JoinDivergently.com

Resources Mentioned:
The third-party testing sites

• https://labdoor.com/

• https://www.nsfsport.com/our-mark.php

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Everyday Mama: Series
This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences.

Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of migrating to Australia, discovering her daughter is AuDHD(PDA) and her own late realisation of AuDHD. We go into what the diagnosis process was like for her daughter (and when she realised her own AuDHD) and what supports she has been able to access in the few years since diagnosis. She also shares her daughter's experiences of being a PDA AuDHDer in school and how she advocates for her - including some great tips for fellow parents in Aus.

Book mentioned: "Autism Friendly Guide to Periods"
Affiliate Link - Amazon Aus
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Advocacy resource: Family Advocacy (AUS)

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I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about cyclic dosing of your ADHD Medication.

Resources mentioned:
Study: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosage
LetterLife Blog: ADHD Medication Across the Menstrual Cycle
ADDITUDE article: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms
Study: The female side of pharmacotherapy for ADHD - A systematic literature review

Article I wrote for LetterLife: "Empowered to get cyclic dosing"

Episode  "ADHD and Estrogen 101"

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In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and the critical role of community support. Together, we delve into important topics that highlight the intersection of ADHD, gender, and life changes.

Key Points Covered:

The Importance of Non-Ad Content

• Sam shares her dedication to providing authentic, valuable resources to listeners, like Letter Life, a support platform for women with ADHD, ensuring that her recommendations are heartfelt, not paid endorsements.

Challenges in ADHD Treatment & Community Support

• Dr. Skoglund explains the difficulties in finding effective ADHD treatments and stresses the need for strong community support. They discuss how platforms like Letter Life allow for peer advice and shared experiences, fostering a supportive environment.

Navigating Hormonal Changes and ADHD

• The conversation highlights how hormonal shifts, such as those experienced during perimenopause, can significantly impact ADHD symptoms, including memory and language. Dr. Skoglund emphasizes the need for more research in this area.

The Importance of Research on ADHD in Women

• Dr. Skoglund advocates for more comprehensive research focusing on ADHD in women, particularly its relationship with hormonal changes and burnout. She shares insights on how individualized approaches to treatment, with careful tracking, can be most effective.

Letter Life and Goddess ADHD Projects

• A deep dive into ongoing research project through Letter Life and Goddess ADHD and how they are exploring the nuanced effects of ADHD on women -  particularly how hormones influence burnout and cognitive functi

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Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individuals

Autism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now advocating and creating resources to help other parents.

Her podcast, "ASK! Autism Support and Knowledge" launched earlier this summer- she has guests (including me) to talk about all the ways you can support autistic individuals.

Resources:
The Case of Sensational Stims - This book is the simplest first step to understanding autism and helping your autistic child thrive. Available anywhere books are sold online or buy directly from the author!
Free Sensory Profile! - Complete this form to get your free sensory profile!
Help Your Child's Teacher Understand Your Child!- Here’s a free, simple, easy document I made to help teachers easily understand how to support their child. 

Pre-IEP Document- Do you struggle to articulate what your child needs during an IEP? Erin created a simple, free resource made to help you rock the IEP and get your kid’s educational team on the same page as you!

Weekly Journal for Neurodivergent Peop

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My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT / HRT) - while the hormones we talk about are relative to anyone going through perimenopause, she outlines specifics about what is available in Australia, what is subsidized on the PBS, and what we'll have to pay privately for (spoiler, it's testosterone).

Head to the 24:40 mark to jump into the MHT / HRT breakdown.

Dr. Cashell is one of the co-founders of the new online education platform called Healthy Hormones. It's an Australia specific platform for educating other healthcare professionals and allied health professionals about peri-menopause about menopause and hormone replacement therapy. They are also developing a patient portal side where as patients, we will have access to information where we can learn more about our hormone journey and learn how to  advocate for ourselves. Unfortunately she is not taking on new patients, but that is why her Healthy Hormones platform is so fantastic because we can still benefit from her work, even if we can't actually have her as our doctor.

Connect with Dr. Ceri Cashell:
Instagram @DrCeriCashell
https://drcericashell.com/
Healthy Hormones - https://www.healthyhormones.au/

Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Cashell's "Hysteria to Hero Doctors" article
"Secrets of Women's Healthy Aging" by Cassandra Szoeke

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This is part 2 of 2.
Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood"
 
Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between male and female brains and she shares what she'd like to include in the diagnostic criteria to make diagnosis more inclusive and comprehensive.

Lastly, she gives more information about her upcoming book "Allow Me to Interrupt".

Dr. Kahn is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD educator and advocate (and ADHDer), as well as author and currently writing her first book "Allow Me to Interrupt" (due out 2026).

Books mentioned:
"Asper Kids Secret Book of Social Rules" by Jennifer Cook
"How to ADHD" by Jessica McCabe

Podcast: "Psychology of Video Games" Ep 90

More from Dr Gilly Kahn
https://www.drgillykahn.com/
IG: @DrGillyKahn

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This is part 1 of 2.

TW Infertility (Gilly mentions her fertility journey and struggles)
 
Dr. Gilly Kahn and I spoke recently and a big part of our conversation was around  our late in life ADHD diagnosis and motherhood, and how the two are intricately intertwined. 

She was so generous with sharing her story, her ups and downs from adolescence and her journey into motherhood.

Dr. Kahn is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD educator and advocate (and ADHDer), as well as author and currently writing her first book "Allow Me to Interrupt" (due out 2026).

Books mentioned:
"Dopamine Nation" by Dr. Anna Lembke
"The Female Brain" by Dr. Louann Brizendine

More from Dr Gilly Kahn
https://www.drgillykahn.com/
IG: @DrGillyKahn

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In today's conversation I'm joined by autistic author, producer, journalist, and mother, Clara Törnvall.
We talk about her experience of her late diagnosis, as well as how it has impacted her work and life in general. We also go into her hilarious new book and the unexpected feedback she's received.

This was such a great conversation where we really highlighted how powerful the knowledge of understanding your neurotype can be. She is brilliant, funny, and creative and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Her first book, "The Autist's: Women on the Spectrum" was released last year. It's part memoir, part deep dive into the cultural history of autism, highly recommended.  Her second book "The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy: Navigating the World of Normal People".   Releases the 30th of July in Australia.


The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy (Aus pre-order, 30 July release)

Read Clara's hilarious neurodivergent/neurotypical perspective-flip on LetterLife "Being Ordinary is Genetic"

To learn more about Clara, head to her website: www.claratornvall.com

And follow her on Instagram @claratornvall 

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In this solo episode I outline different strategies (all free) that you can implement to get better sleep.

These techniques can work for everyone (and all ages), but I highlight specifically how ADHD and neurodivergent folks may need to adapt or reconsider "typical" advice.

FREE DOWNLOAD "Better Sleep for Neurodivergent Brains"
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This is part two with Dr. Taylor Day.

Listen to Part 1 "The Whole Family Approach with Autistic Children"

Our conversation continues as we talk about different therapies and approaches for autistic children. We touch on PDA (pathological demand avoidance), masking, and allowing autonomy.

Dr. Taylor Day is a child psychologist who uses a neuro-affirming approach she calls The Whole Family Approach in working with families of autistic children.


This is PART TWO, if you haven't listened to part one yet, head to the feed and have a listen.

You can follow Dr. Tay on socials:
Instagram: @the.dr.tay
TikTok: @the.dr.tay

Learn more about her clinic and services: DrTaylorDay.com

Listen to her podcast: Evolve with Dr. Tay
Episode 16, her family's autism story

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In this short episode I outlined how estrogen (and its fluctuations during our monthly cycle) can impact our ADHD symptom presentation. I also went into cyclical dosing - what it is and how it can help those of us with a cycle.

In the second half of the episode I elaborated on perimenopause and the difference between a neurotypical in perimenopause and someone who has made it to perimenopause without knowing they are ADHD.

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Dr. Taylor Day is a child psychologist who uses a neuro-affirming approach she calls The Whole Family Approach in working with families of autistic children.

Her own experience of having an autistic younger brother (and a mother who fiercely advocated for him) has shaped not just her career path but her approach within her clinic.

This is PART ONE of two. Listen to PART TWO: Diagnosing High Masking Autistic Children 

You can follow Dr. Tay on socials:
Instagram: @the.dr.tay
TikTok: @the.dr.tay

Learn more about her clinic and services: DrTaylorDay.com

Listen to her podcast: Evolve with Dr. Tay
Episode 16, her family's autism story

"No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz (affiliate link)

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What does an impulsive haircut have to do with understanding your capacity in motherhood? Listen to find out.
 
The TLDR version is as we understand and navigate our fluctuating capacity in motherhood it's important that we understand we simply DO NOT have the same capacity we had before becoming a mother. And the capacity changes with each additional child, but also through the month and years for us.
It's something we are going to have to constantly navigate and figure out. Some of us do it with more grace than other, but we're all doing it.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Regulating Tools for Overstimulated Moms

Group Coaching: Intention 

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I'm joined once again by the brilliant Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund. She is a Swedish researcher, physician, psychiatrist, and co-founder of LetterLife.

Her book "ADHD Girls to Women: Getting on the Radar" was just released in English. It's available at all major book sellers and via audiobook.  
 
In this episode we talk about hormones through the female life span - from in utero to perimenopause and everything between.

It was a pleasure to have her once again.

LetterLife is a blog, site, and app created by Dr Skoglund and fellow researchers/doctors/clinicians.
I have been using the app for a few months and love that it helps me track my symptoms and helps me develop more self awareness around my cycle and symptom presentations during my cycle.
There is also a fabulous community board,  there is information and articles by leading researchers and professionals across the healthcare world, and so so much more - all of which is included with the free version.
The paid version gives you access to past webinars as well as detailed insights and additional tools.

Download the LetterLife app HERE

They also have a quiz where you can look at your symptoms and get a scale of 1-12.

You can read the many insightful blog articles on LetterLife here.

You can follow Dr Skoglund on social media:
Instagram: @LottaBorgSkoglund
TikTok: @LottaBorgSkoglund

Follow LetterLife on Instagram @letterlife.se

Research Study: 

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