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ADHDifference

Julie Legg & Jel Legg

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ADHDifference is brought to you by Julie Legg and Jel Legg, who were both diagnosed with adult ADHD in their fifties. Throughout the podcast series they discuss a range of ADHD related topics, and their experiences and insights, having both lived decades with undiagnosed ADHD.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nothing we have is ours as we are charged to be God's stewards. If all we have belongs to God, and if God calls us to be generous, we have no reason not to be irrationally generous. The question is - does our generosity reflect a dependence upon God or a dependence upon self?By The Gathering Windsor
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Jesus is the King of kings who rules the entire Universe. And yet, he is also gentle and lowly in heart. He is so patient and understanding with those who humble themselves before him. He is our only hope for salvation. And since only Jesus can give rest to our souls, we must respond to his invitation and come to him.…
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If we’re serious about being a disciple of Jesus, then we’ve must know9 what He’s calling us to. What Jesus tells all of us is that as disciples of Jesus we are all on mission, must face real opposition, and are called to make hard decisions.By The Gathering Windsor
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Jesus how given you an obstacle that is intended to lead you straight to him in all of your need. Your faith can be deflated. Your faith can be wearied, but God will not allow it to be extinguished. God won't shut that door and keep you out. He will let your faith stay alive. He's the one who keeps us; He keeps our faith going – so keep crying to J…
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"What was once a robust, vibrant, and expectant hope that the day would come for that one sick sinner would be saved. But today, we’re not praying for him. Not because we don’t love them or want God’s best for them, but we are weary of praying for them. Does God care? Does care for the believer as we pray for strength to serve him well? What can we…
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When situations arise that are so fierce, so ominous, that our faith feels like its suffocating along with us, we can begin to doubt Jesus’ authority and especially when faith is challenged by fear. Fear leads us to wonder whether the God that has demonstrated his sovereignty over physical creation has any rival among the metaphysical. Jesus is sov…
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Pastor Phil examines this popular story and explains that we must trust Him to forgive us since Jesus has the authority to forgive sins. Subscribe to our channel to see more moments from the Gathering Church! — To support our ministry and help us continue to change lives through the power of the Gospel, click here: https://www.tgcw.org/give — Follo…
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“Have you underestimated the cost of something only to realize after that you might have bit off more than we can chew? When it comes to discipleship, Jesus doesn’t want us to be surprised. How do you count the cost when you don’t know what’s coming in your life?” The answer is that Jesus requires, upfront, a commitment to the highest possible cost…
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Hebrews 11:1-7 is the passage and I understand the title of the presentation is “Genesis: Missing Piece of the Puzzle.” The write up could be something like, “Calvin Smith from Answers in Genesis visited The Gathering to provide an update on the work of this ministry and encourage the believers to trust God’s Word against all opposition.…
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While worry, fear, and anxiety were a huge struggle even before COVID craziness of a few years ago, they are enormous struggles right now. How will we enter the New Year? For some, they’ll be fighting anxiety as the clock counts down. Yet, as the people of God, we can be assured that our Sovereign is in control even when we’re overwhelmed with fear…
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Christmas isn’t about us or even our happiness. It’s about the man in the name – a man who is so much better. How does this better Adam give us a better understanding of ourselves, a better Savior, and a better hope for the future? If we are to have a better Christmas, we must receive the Better Adam…
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