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We believe every woman is a leader—charting her path towards authenticity. Welcome to Collective Wisdom, an immersive journey where listening, reflecting, and connecting with a vibrant community of women fosters lasting transformation. Hosted by Lucy Reynolds, the visionary behind Collective Wisdom and The Murmuration Collective, alongside inspiring guests, we delve into realizing your vision and igniting profound change. Join us as we unravel the ultimate question: “What do I truly desire?”
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ADHD AF

Laura Mears-Reynolds

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Late diagnosed ADHDer turned Activist Laura Mears-Reynolds invites you aboard the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster! After a lifetime of unknowingly battling a brain disorder and feeling like an alien, I’ve discovered there’s a whole planet of us! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Join me and the Leopard Print Army in ‘unmasking’ and owning our ‘TOO MUCH’-ness! With the help of very special guests, including the likes of: bestselling Authors Clementine Ford & Davinia Taylor, ITV This Morning's Dr Nighat A ...
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Kevin explores the mindset and strategies needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing music business landscape. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, the McCove Mindset Podcast provides valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level.
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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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But Make It Scary is a dark comedy podcast that twists hit romantic films into the horror movies you didn’t know you were missing. Tune in every other Wednesday to hear your host, Sequoia Simone, and some incredibly funny guests stretch, bend, and warp these stories of infatuation into chilling tales. A podcast for those who know there’s nothing more terrifying than love!
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Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide with his amazing platform The Black Dyspraxic. According to the (now closed) Dyspraxia Foundation, around 50% of people with dyspraxia also have ADHD.…
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Episode taken from previous interview in 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Helienne Lindvall IG: @helienneofficial Listen to Kevin McCove Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kev... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZGUe... …
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The title of this very special interview with Simple Politics founder Tatton Spiller was going to be: 'Peace, Love and Politics', but I just couldn't resist the urge to reference one of my favourite Skunk Anansie chooons! Simple Politics is a hugely successful project run by Tatton and a team of legends, making politics clear and interesting; as if…
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Episode from previous interview in 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Rick Barker IG: @rickbarkermusic Rick's services & community https://rickbarker.com/ MIB Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2rPPvOAqUPSB6TqezjVjm5?si=4330c59d9e5a4b0d htt…
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“The more confident I am in my purpose, the less I have to prove. I can move with fluidity. I’m lighter. Life and work become more enjoyable.” Join Lucy in conversation with the remarkable Abi Stephens, a seasoned sports broadcaster and leadership performance coach, known for her work at the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cups, and Grand Prix events. A…
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I am joined once again by my husband 'Big' to share May's Most ADHD Thing entries from Planet ADHDAF Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers. The ultimate shame eradicator raises ADHD Awareness, breaks the stigma and connects ADHDers with the knowledge WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and ADHD IS REAL! If ADHD has ever made you feel Alienated, UNIT…
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Are you a recovering People Pleaser? I'm trying! ...Thankfully help is at hand. I'm joined once again by the wonderful ADHD Coach: Meghann Birks! In this 10 minute micro-chinwag, Meghann reframes the common ADHD trait of People Pleasing into 'Peace Keeping' - eradicating the shame many of us feel around it, to disempower it and help to empower suff…
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Episode from a previous interview in 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Suzanne Paulinski IG: @rockstaradvo Suzanne's services & community https://therockstaradvocate.com/rsa-links Listen to Kevin McCove Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us…
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The LEGENDARY Tanya Bardsley joins me for this crucial conversation, and I LOVE IT! Which is why I'm so grateful and excited to get to interview her again on stage at Flackstock Festival in July in ADHDAF Emporium! In this episode, the late discovered ADHD Advocate, TV star and Transformational Coach shares her inspiring story, of battling the comm…
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Episode from previous interview in 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Gable Music Ventures IG: @gablemusicventures Follow Ladybug Music Festival IG: @ladybugmusicfest Listen to Kevin McCove Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kev...…
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In this episode of Collective Wisdom, host Lucy Reynolds sits down with Sarah Cunningham, Director of Client Services at AKQA and a recent winner of the Golden Gloves tournament at Madison Square Garden. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from Ireland to NYC, embracing her dual identities, and the transformative coaching experience that helped her …
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I’m so excited to have the LEGENDARY Comedian & Author Suzi Ruffell hop aboard the late ADHD discovery rollercoaster this week! Despite being diagnosed with Dyslexia as a child, Suzi’s ADHD went undiscovered until very recently. Labelled ‘hyper’ as a child, Suzi found school really difficult, which inevitably led to truancy, which is common for man…
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Full Episode of Interview from 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Navii Davii IG: @naviidavii Listen to Kevin McCove Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kev... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZGUe... -- We sit down with DJ…
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"I am going to find the answers to 'What do I want and who I am supposed to be?'" - China Forbes Join Lucy in conversation with China Forbes, the celebrated singer-songwriter from Pink Martini, renowned for hits like "Sympathique," featured in Netflix's "Emily in Paris." Winner of the Ella Fitzgerald prize at the Montreal Jazz Festival, China refle…
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One more time for the people at the back: SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID! To help scream this essential message to the masses is the legendary Lucy Greenwood, founder of clothing brand Lucy & Yak. ACTUAL LUCY! And she's just the best! So grateful to Lucy and her dog Louis for sharing her late ADHD discovery, Self Diagnosis 'safari' AND a very special DISC…
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Full Episode taken from Interview in 2023 Presenting Sponsor: Joyburst - https://joyburst.com/ Follow Kevin McCove IG: @kevinmccove IG: @mccovemindset TikTok: @kevinmccove Follow Jeremy Weiss IG: @j_weiss_ci TikTok: @jeremyblitz Follow Launch Music Conference @launchmusicconference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty-Sfu9A-lQ -- Turn up the volume a…
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Many ADHDers experience Self Sabotage; the most frustrating part is that it can be so hard to spot! So where is the long awaited Season 3?! Well... there isn't gonna be one! :) I've realised that the fear of 'the Season that shall not be named' failing has led me down a path of Self Sabotage so severe I've been stuck for months so instead I'm just …
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The McCove Mindset Podcast's "Collaboration Socialites" segment features an insightful conversation with singer-songwriter Brian Florian. Brian shares his musical journey from getting chills as a child listening to The Doors and Joni Mitchell to teaching himself to play guitar by slowing down records. He discusses initially seeing himself more as a…
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Many late discovered ADHD adults find it hard to know where to begin when it comes to ADHD Unmasking. In this micro-episode ADHD Coach Meghann Birks gives us her top tip to help unpick those negative beliefs we've accumulated to help us find our authentic selves. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghann on her amazing Podcast: Sisters in …
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On this very day TWO YEARS ago the first ever episode of ADHD AF went live! That is why this celebratory 'Most ADHD Things' episode is out today and absolutely not because I forgot to do the April instalment... which, incidentally is my Most ADHD Thing of the month! LOLS I am joined once a month by my husband 'Big' to share your entries, the ultima…
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In this captivating episode of the McCove Mindset Podcast, Kevin McCove brings us into an enchanting dialogue with the musically gifted James Spalding, who offers a candid view into his musical journey. They dive deep into the fusion of music and friendship, starting with James' early encounter with music in high school and evolving with his move t…
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“Crises don’t have to be negative—they can be growth opportunities. There is tremendous wisdom gained from these ‘crisis’ experiences.” Kayti Sullivan, powerhouse stay-at-home-parent and tech executive behind Yelp’s billion-dollar rise, joins Lucy to discuss the power of pause, the pursuit of happiness beyond societal permission… and turning 40. Ka…
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I'm so grateful and excited to get to talk to the wonderful Dr Alex Conner of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity again! In just ten (ish) minutes, the LEGENDARY C3PO, I mean Alex gives us a brief introduction to his take on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and what helps him battle those Really Sh*t Daydreams... and leaves me in stitches…
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Welcome to another episode of 'McCove Mindset Podcast', where we delve into the exciting and inspiring stories of captivating individuals. In this episode, we venture into the vibrant life of Tobias Welin, also known as Mr. Still in the Bank, tracing his musical journey from his early exposure to music at home to his intriguing reconnection with mu…
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Knee Deep in Life LEGEND Laura Belbin empowers women through humour and realism in all it's sweary, messy glory. She gives the finger to those who have ever labelled anyone as 'too' anything and wants you all to know YOU ARE ENOUGH! The legendary Laura is about to take her stand up comedy on tour... and guess what it's called 'TOO MUCH' - we're cut…
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“We need women to step into discomfort so they can transform the larger community and, more importantly, themselves.” In the second episode of Collective Wisdom, Lucy Reynolds is joined by Maria Hess, an operator, technology product builder, investor, and startup advisor. Maria is a leading force at Amazon Web Services, a parent to three wonderful …
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In this captivating episode of the McCove Mindset Podcast, join host Kevin McCove as he engages with the multitalented artist and collaborator, Lucy Reynolds. Her diverse achievements as a celebrated voiceover artist, prolific songwriter, and dedicated mother are discussed, while her deep passion for music takes center stage. Lucy shares her inspir…
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NOT a naff best bits filler episode, this is EMOTIONAL! Mic drops from Guests of Season 2, some much needed acknowledgements, BIG NEWS about the future and Season 3 Guest Spoilers! This CELEBRATION contains ADHD information, validation, hacks and humour from some of the MANY legendary guests of an absolute roller coaster of a 2nd series including: …
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Welcome to a riveting episode of the McCove Mindset Podcast. This episode features an engaging conversation with respected musician, Chris Evans, better known as Audiogust. We focus on his multifaceted journey in the music industry, starting from his beginnings in music creation to his current experience with the innovative social platform for musi…
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Liverpool's finest, and LEGENDARY ADHD Coach Saša Harper manages to cram as much information about the Nervous System, how it impacts ADHD symptoms and how we regulate it; or rather move more flexibly between the different states in just ten (ish) minutes! I could not be more excited that Saša is joining myself, Nicole Nadler, Ally Macdonald and MO…
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THE DUCKS ARE IN A ROW! Join Myself, Ally & Nicole as we bravely crusade into a new frontier... WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS NEWS! Why is Alien Nation the LAST EVER Tour? What have a group of us been busting a gut over behind the scenes on these last few months? All is revealed in this VERY SPECIAL Episode ahead of Season 3 starting next week: 9th A…
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“Have the courage to lean into uncertainty, knowing that you can handle whatever you find, and trust it will be joyous on the other side.” Kicking off the first episode of Collective Wisdom, host Lucy Reynolds—founder of The Murmuration Collective and seasoned leadership coach, takes a turn in the spotlight. Joined by special guest Hilary Kupish, f…
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HAPPY EASTER BUNNIES! We certainly are ahead of finally revealing the BIG news in the next episode: on TUESDAY! As explained on socials, ADHDAF Alien Nation is the LAST EVER Tour! I'll be explaining why, and making ENOROMOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS about what myself and a team of LEGENDS have been working hard on behind the scenes... a brand new chapter for …
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Bristol's finest, Jacob RETURNS to share the second instalment of his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 2 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have (or suspect they have) ADHD children. Listen to Part 2 HERE and part 3 coming soon! I’m so …
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It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week so to celebrate, us Neurodivergents have got our Neurodiverse heads together to discuss the language used to describe our Neurodivergence! Get it? Basically, what do all of these words mean?! Is there right and wrong when sharing our own lived experiences and explaining our ADHD? If you prefer 'Neurospicy' or re…
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We believe every woman is a leader. A leader who is guiding herself towards her most authentic version. Collective Wisdom is an immersive experience designed to provide a place to listen, reflect, and connect with a community of women on a shared journey toward lasting transformation. Host Lucy Reynolds is the visionary behind Collective Wisdom. Wi…
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The topic of this micro-Interview with @adultingadhd is RSD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, commonly experienced by many ADHDers. There are some in the ADHD community that dispute if RSD is real, but Rach and I strongly disagree! We are RSD Warriors not 'just worriers', as we were both dismissed as in childhood! In just ten(sih) minutes the LEGENDA…
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Today is International Women’s Day and the theme this year is Inclusion. Research shows that 1/3 of people with ADHD are unemployed and a greater number are under employed so we are talking all things ADHD Inclusion at work, workplace empowerment, self-employment and retraining. Whilst Laura is away the Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community will pl…
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This is part 1 of a 2 part INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY double episode. With this years IWD theme being inclusion myself & the ADHD AF Community are focussing on ADHD Workplace inclusion. I’m so excited to share this LIVE Blether with legendary ADHD Business Coach Amanda Perry! Apologies for the sound quality and different format to usual, this is a re…
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Bristol's finest and ADHDAF family member Jacob returns to share his ADHD parental pearls of wisdom. So excited to have this absolute LEGEND back on for part 1 of 3 very special TITBITS - In just ten(ish) minutes our Jacob shares advice for parents who have ADHD at any stage of their parenthood ‘safari’ on how to best navigate the added challenges …
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Myself and my 'glamorous assistant', my Husband Big are back by popular demand sharing the @adhdafpodcast followers and Planet ADHD AF Peer Support Community member's 'Most ADHD Things' of February. I created the infamous last question from every ADHD AF Interview, 'What is the most ADHD thing you've done this week?' to unite the ADHD Community wit…
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Go get your copy of Rom Com Drama Bomb RIGHT NOW!! TIME IS TICKING!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moreblueberries/rom-com-drama-bomb Go check out Talk of the Table and My First Dungeon wherever pods are cast. But do the other thing first. As we clearly stated. The show will be back on October 2nd! See ya then!…
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It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween. Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Que…
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For the first of this miniseries of micro-Interviews it's only right I be joined by the first ever guest of ADHD AF, The one and only: Dr James Brown of The ADHD Adults Podcast and ADHDadultUK Charity. In just ten minutes the LEGENDARY James takes us back to basics (bitches) serving INDISPUTABLE ADHD FACTS to fill in the gaps in our own knowledge, …
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After lovely feedback from the NYE Episode,my Husband 'Big' is back to help me share my favourite Most ADHD Things of January followed by MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!One of which is: ADHDAF is on the road again! GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour NOW! EEEEEEK! Accountability truly does work! Massive thanks to Ally MacDonald and Nicole…
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Part 2 of this very special 2 parter... I know I said this would be shorter and out in the morning but I went on a magical side quest as you'll hear at the end... I am joined by ADHDAF Events Superstar Nicole Nadler...can anyone remember what her Edinburgh Fringe show is called?! ;) ;) And the LEGEND that saved the day - keeping me going at my lowe…
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In January 2022 at the age of 38 I got diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD. In this two part episode I'm attempting to use my own late diagnosis 'safari' as a case study by 'interviewing' different people in my life to hear their reflections of the difference a year can make. Whilst some share childhood memories, others are behind the scenes A…
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How's that break from the podcast working out? C'mon it's been over 2 whole weeks! :) In any case, on discovering new evidence that High & Low Estrogen Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms I HAD TO share it! As ever, I'm NOT an expert, just a late diagnosed ADHDer..but I'll tell you who is:THE LEGENDARY Dr Nighat Arif! BBC Breakfast & ITV This Morning's Reside…
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