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 and Jel 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! They cha…

In this episode Julie Legg interviews guest Leonie-Ruth Acland (aged 68, New South Wales, Australia) 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…

Julie and Jel 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 affect their fu…

Julie and Jel discuss the adult ADHD Diagnosis process – 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 by a clinical psychologist rather than a psychiatrist, how one assessment can differ from the next, and what it was like to be assessed …

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. Self doubt, despite being high achievers, can have crippling effects when it comes to careers, promotions or even taking a compliment. What triggers their Imposter Syndrome and feeling like a phony? Is it self imposed, or…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss impatience – what triggers theirs, what impatience can result in, and how this ADHD trait affects them personally. They chat about dopamine, waiting, queues, following instructions, driving and technology. Extreme impatience has lead them to be impulsive, irrational, overly emotional, accident prone, and having an im…

Julie Legg and Jel Legg discuss time management – the ups, the downs, and the realities of living with this very common ADHD challenge. They chat about how time management, or lack of, has impacted their lives from childhood through to adulthood. They delve into how they managed their careers and parenthood, resulting in the creation of their own p…

Julie and Jel introduce their ADHDifference Podcast. They discuss why they created this series of 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 and understanding, it has helped them to ref…