Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss ‘small talk’ and ADHD – why is it so annoying and how can we it. They chat about why small talk seems at times painful when, not long after the pleasantries are over, the conversation doesn’t progress. Why is small talk frustrating? How can small talk become big talk? What soft strategies can be used to ‘survive’ sma…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss ADHD, conflict and confrontation - why, when and how we are likely to react in certain situations. They chat about the common fight or flight scenario, how dopamine may be at the heart of our likely responses, and the ramifications of both fighting and flighting. Topics discussed in this episode: Adrenaline and dopam…

Julie speaks with Dani Donovan, CEO/founder of The Anti-Boring Project. Dani is known worldwide for her ADHD comic illustrations. She's a graphic designer, content creator, public speaker and now author of 'The Anti-Planner: How to get sh*t done when you don't feel like it' that deals with procrastination and all the emotions that hinder us from do…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss the link between ADHD and masking - why, when and how we are likely to mask and unmask. They chat about whether masking is intentional or unintentional, detrimental to our self-esteem, and why they feel it is deemed necessary in certain situations. They discuss how others perceive their masked behaviours, how masking…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss the link between ADHD and hypersensitivity – not necessarily a trait, but a common attribute for people with ADHD. They chat about each of their senses, the weird and wonderful extremes they experience. From datum lines to aesthetics, bass drums and distant conversations, scratchy clothing labels to repetitive touch,…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss the link between ADHD and creativity – a mighty strength for many individuals with ADHD. They ponder what creativity is - from the arts, to communication, storytelling, and non-linear thinking. From hobbies, to careers, to household chores, creative thinking can be applied in every waking hour - even mowing the lawns…

In this episode Julie Legg interviews guest Leonie-Ruth Acland (aged 68, NSW) who identifies with ADHD but is not formally diagnosed. They chat about how this came about, feelings of ‘deficit’ as a child, and the inspirational women she has met on her ADHD journey. Ruth shares personal stories of her time in Java and Tanzania as a young mother, her…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss life following their adult ADHD diagnoses – taking ownership of their ADHD and how it has impacted their past, and will impact their future too. They candidly chat about unpacking decades of past choices made and emotions felt prior to their ADHD diagnosis, and now with a better understanding of ADHD how it may affec…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss the adult ADHD diagnosis process in New Zealand – what lead them to seek a diagnosis in their 50s, the assessment procedure, and their personal journey. They chat about the reasons they chose to be assessed and what it was like to be assessed online rather than in person. They candidly chat about all things ADHD rela…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss Imposter Syndrome – what it’s all about and how it can play out in the lives of those with ADHD. What triggers their Imposter Syndrome and feeling like a phony? They candidly chat about how doubt, inner strength and belief, and the complexities of managing Imposter Syndrome with ADHD. Topics discussed in this episode…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss impatience – what triggers theirs, what extreme impatience can result in, and how this ADHD trait affects them personally. From supermarket queues to road rage, extreme impatience has led them to be impulsive, irrational, overly emotional, accident prone, and have an impact on their health. Impatience, along with oth…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss time management – the ups, the downs, and the realities of living with this very common ADHD challenge. Topics discussed in this episode: How a lack of time management has impacted their lives, from childhood through to adulthood. Technology and its ability to distract. The dreaded appointment! Over-compensating for …

Julie Legg and Jel Legg introduce their first ADHDifference Podcast in an ongoing series. They discuss why they created this series of ADHD podcasts and why they prefer the word ‘difference’ to ‘disorder’. Upbeat and informal, in this episode they touch on many aspects of ADHD including the post-diagnosis journey and how, with newfound knowledge an…