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Your ADHD Besties

Podcast Your ADHD Besties
Grace Koelma & Tara Breuso
Your ADHD Besties is a podcast for people who are underwhelmed, overwhelmed and very attractive all at the same time... people who put the BDE in ADHD. ❤️‍🔥 Yo...

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  • 39. When ADHD makes you feel like you're ⚠️ TOO MUCH ⚠️ (Masking & RSD)
    Hi bestiessssOn todays episode, Tara’s out of meltdown and is a bit more organised* *she’s doing HIGHLY profound things like sewing pants and brandishing bobbins with Chloe Wilder (Listen to Chloe’s ADHD island here),Meanwhile Grace is taking her journals on a little beach trip (don’t worry she asked them first) in her bid to stay unperceived and allowing herself to be indulgent about meeting her needs.🫣 RSD corner: Tara completely messed up on the style episode “Alice Bornstein” is actually called ALLISON Bornstein (click here to see her Instagram for sensational fashion advice). We also discuss why ADHDers remember so many details when it’s a hyperfocus but can’t remember someone’s name.😻 Gorgeous Kate from the UK teaches us how to RSD about whether your cat loves 1. You, 2. Your partner or 3. Their cat tree more Important note: She is adorable and we’re obsessed with her 💖💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK:Nille from Norway asks: "do you have any techniques for when you’re out and about and want to calm your excitability and hyperactivity down in social situations?"We discuss: ✅ How cultural attitudes towards ADHD impact self-advocacy✅ Whether telling people about ADHD & RSD upfront can help communication✅ The balance between masking for safety vs. embracing your true self✅ How ADHD stimulant medication, movement techniques & support groups can help socialisingIf you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too much” in social settings, this episode is for you, baby girl!🥳 Ireggy seggy TIIIIME!This week we play "RSDelightful" - a new segment where we read out RSD moments submitted by YOU GUYS and discuss... because we haaaard relate. We also get caught up in a deep dive no one asked for on why ADHDers might struggle with competitiveness while playing games - who knew we had so much to say?🤌 RECS:We forgot to do them - VERY on brand  🫠 ✨We’ll be back in your cute little neurodivergent 👂s next Thursday.Don’t RSD EVER PLZ 💃🏻Love ALWAYS Tara and Baby G xxxxxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.
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  • 38. How to navigate ADHD & AuDHD meltdowns and shutdowns: tips for you and your loved ones
    Oh HIII, bestie babes!In today's episode, we're ADHD-ing all over each other, and Tara is sick of people feeling bad about oversharing. Oversharing is the new sharing. Okay??? Good.💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK:Nick asks: "I don't understand the difference between ADHD / AuDHD meltdowns and shutdowns! Can you explain?"We’re recording this episode just an hour after Tara had an ADHD meltdown—because she wants to show you what an ADHD meltdown actually looks like.Have you ever felt extremely disconnected, flighty, unfocused, anxious, or struggled to speak or make eye contact? You may have been experiencing an ADHD or AuDHD meltdown or shutdown.In this episode, we:Define how meltdowns and shutdowns feel for each of us in the context of ADHD and AuDHD—physically, socially, and psychologically.Explain how they differ and share our personal experiences.Break down triggers (sensory overload, emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction).Talk about what helps us and what support people can do.✨ RECS:Tara is recommending @femalephysioco for an ADHD-friendly way to schedule pelvic floor exercises.Grace is recommending the book What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowicz. Also, don’t forget to check out the AuDHD chat and other resources in our 🦋 Patreon community! 🦋We’ll be back in your absolutely stunning 👂 ’s next Thursday.(don’t bloody ever RSD or we’ll be so, so cross with you!)theme song playsLalalala LOVE, Tara & Grace xx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.
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  • 37. ADHD & clothing: simplifying your wardrobe to reduce decision fatigue
    Hi bestiesssssThis week Tara will apparently do anything for a Dorset accent and Grace is asking for advice on whether she needs new beauty products, however the only answer she will accept is a resounding and supportive yes. We have a lot of fun introducing our new segment 🫠 RSD corner 🫠 where an RSD shared is an RSD halved.A lovely listener sent us an email with some recommendations including: The Samsung digital door lockOur ADHD emoji texting codeWe discuss ADHD stimming (self stimulatory behaviour), self soothing with ADHD and pharmacogenomic testing a type of genetic analysis that looks at an individual's DNA to predict how they will respond to certain medications and potential side effects or a particular dosage.✨ RECS:Tara: (pre-rec*) Kiss Impress press on nails  💅Grace: Vista HD wall Projector 📽️💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK: Karen asks "I feel like I use up so much mental energy choosing clothes every day and I need your help with organization and gamification"We LOVE this question, and cover:✔️ Shortcuts for choosing outfits easily✔️ Apps for styling and cataloguing outfits ✔️ Photo guides for daily outfit inspiration✔️ Demand avoidance around outfit choices✔️ Balancing comfort, style, and personality in clothing✔️ Style versus fashion: What’s the difference?✔️ Creating a ‘uniform’ for different occasions (casual, corporate, special events)✔️ Allison Bornstein’s 3-word method for describing your style (practical, aspirational, emotional)✔️ Why seasonal wardrobes & de-cluttering are essential for ADHD/AuDHD brains✔️ Organizing wardrobes in a way that's neuro-affirming for ND brainsIreggy Seggy: The dreaded PIG in the middle, where in true ADHD fashion Grace forgets what game we’re playing and zones out (we’re so sorry guys) then tells Tara she's fired from the podcast when the dysregulation catches up with her 🫠Don't forget to: SEND US YOUR 3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE!Love youuu and don't RSD!Tata and G-Baby xxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.
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  • 36. New Year, same ADHD?! 🫣 How to set goals that actually feel good 🤌
    WE ARE BACK, BABY! 🎉✨🫠 And we've missed you all! 💖We’re kicking things off after Chinese New Year, and in 2025, we’re bringing you a brand new segment you never knew you needed—teaching you *how* to RSD (wait, what?! Don’t worry, all will be revealed).✨ RECS:Tara: Double cleansing skincare routine 🫧Grace: @gaiamusiccollective on Instagram 🎶💌 DILEMMA OF THE WEEK:Tahlia asks: How do I make New Year’s resolutions ADHD-friendly? She loves that fresh start feeling but hates her inconsistency! We cover:✔️ Making resolutions dopamine-friendly ✔️ Why rigid goals don’t work for ADHD brains✔️ What kind of goal-setting actually sticks✔️ Keeping goals adaptable & flexible 🔄✔️ How to be self-accepting & neuroaffirming instead of self-critical🌝 IRREGGY SEGGY: ADHD NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS - THE BINGO-ISH EDITION  🧐You sent us your New Year’s pipe dreams… now we see who has actually attempted more of them! Spoiler alert: We both lose (or should we say WIN?!) because, of course, we’ve done them all 👍Love youuu and don't RSD!G&T xxx#ADHD #NewYearNewMe #ButMakeItDopamine #ADHDResolutions #YourADHDBesties----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.
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  • 35. 💔 Feeling under-appreciated in friendships: RSD & boundaries
    🎄 HAPPY DECEMBER BEAUTIFUL ADHD BESTIES!Our gorgeous listener from the UK opens the episode for us and we're taking wrong exits and accidentally lying at the drive through.A big thank you to everyone who tagged us in your Spotify wrapped 🥹❤️DILEMMA: “I feel under appreciated in my friendship and I can’t stop the RSD”We discuss:Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in friendships and how it affects our relationships.How self-trust in ADHD can be challenging but is key to managing emotional responses.The difficulty of letting go of RSD completely while learning to create mental space and teach our brains to pause the emotional reactions.Building confidence in our ability to assess social interactions and not allowing others to have control over our emotional responses.IREGGY SEGGY:We play the very simply named “PMDDDestroy” where Grace tests Tara’s Premenstrual rage with some of the most rage-inducing concepts you can think of. Think: clapping when the plane lands, Shepherd avocados and 49-bazillion unread/irrelevant messages in the group chat.RECS:Grace recommends a great game to entertain your kids at dinner (that doubles as a way to document your kids/family life and special memories)Tara is recommending 'pétillant naturel' sparkling wine ("pet nat"), specifically Dirt Temple’s Pet NatOur brains are melting 🫠 with the INSANITY that is the end of year in Australia. The school year is finishing, with rehearsals, concerts, teacher gifts, awards and reports right before Christmas, followed by a 6 week holiday break with our kids home in the sweltering heat. It’s madness. Sooo, we are having a break from our Thurs eps until January... BUT we will continue posting weekly episodes on Patreon, so sign up here if you’re gonna get FOMO (or request as a Xmas gift!)Sending so so much love and we can't WAIT to be back in your GORGEOUS little neurodivergent ears in January!Tara & Grace xxDon't RSD x 10000P.s 🩸Don’t forget to send us your luteal disasters - email [email protected]🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.
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About Your ADHD Besties

Your ADHD Besties is a podcast for people who are underwhelmed, overwhelmed and very attractive all at the same time... people who put the BDE in ADHD. ❤️‍🔥 Your hosts are besties Grace Koelma (founder of Future ADHD) and Tara Breuso (The ADHD Dietitian). Join us for episodes every Thursday where we unmask together and discuss your juuuuicy ADHD dilemmas. Submit your divergent dilemma via our website 😎 adhdbesties.com    🫠 IG @adhdbestiespodcast    🫠 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast
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