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Grace Koelma & Tara Breuso
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  • 49. *SPECIAL* Inside the ACTUAL process of an ADHD diagnosis: Grace's audio diary (from the VAULT!)
    Hiii neurodivergent dreamboats 💖We have a special treat for you today - a full episode straight from our Patreon vault... if you've ever wondered what an ADHD diagnosis is like, or if you're going through the process yourself right now, this ep is for you!A year ago our little Gracie-babe went to see a psychiatrist to get diagnosed with ADHD. She'd been diagnosed 18 months before by a psychologist, but she needed to get re-diagnosed with a psychiatrist to get meds. Because the appointment was in the city (a 3 hr drive away) Tara body-doubled with Grace and drove her there... and they recorded a 'diary' documenting all the emotional rollercoaster feels before, during and after the appointment.Want more unfiltered eps like this? Join our Patreon communityIn this episode:Grace shares her raw emotions the night before her diagnosis, audio-diary styleWe debrief what happened in her psychiatrist assessment - the surprises,  awkwardness and frustrating momentsWhat starting stimulant medication was like in the first few months, and the differences she noticed in her brain/bodyGrace reflects on her anxiety and the traits she now identifies as AuDHD (but didn't at the time of her ADHD diagnosis), and how medication has impacted thoseGrace shares the early side effects she experienced on ADHD stimulant medication, including low appetite and weight loss, and why that can be a risk for people with ARFIDWe love you guys, and don't you dare RSD!Gracie-babe & Tata xx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N 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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  • 48. Listen to our first ever ✨ LIVE PODCAST EVENT ✨ for ADHD women 🎉💃
    Hiiiiiiii ADHD bestie BABES! Today we're sharing the recording of our VERY FIRST live podcast event (a few weeks ago) where we celebrated the launch of Grace’s book The ADHD Focus Friend... AND reaching the amazing podcast milestone of 250K downloads! We had such a wonderful time meeting some of our gorgeous listeners in person and we can’t wait to meet more of you in the near future!We discuss Grace’s book The ADHD Focus Friend and why it's different to traditional productivity tools because it's designed for inconsistency, demand avoidance and messiness. Grace explains how the book design reduces the load on working memory and why productivity is connected emotional regulation and nervous system regulation.We get the tea on what she DIDN’T want to put in the book and why, as well as answer questions around PMDD, parenthood, working memory, RSD and so much more. RSD corner: Tara is RSDing that you can't see her making finger quotations when uses the phrase "acting normal" in reference to ND kids , but pls know she is.Sending you allll the love and if you RSD we will just be exceptionally mad so don’t plzLots of loveeeee Tara and Grace! Xxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N 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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  • 47. 🏝️ Your ADHD Island ft. Emma (@emmasmindovermatter) 🌈 🍄 A psychedelic toadstool paradise
    ADHD BABES! YOU ASKED, AND SO (AFTER 8 MONTHS, WHOOPS! 😬) YOUR ADHD ISLAND IS BACK! 🏝️And who better to kick off our episode with, than the incredible and hilarious Emma from @emmasmindovermatter!Emma’s island is an experience like no other… a maximalist pastel paradise where we promise you’ll never get overstimulated, and there’s no such thing as OVERSHARING (because it’s just called sharing, okay??) This island features psychedelic toads, astrologically relevant dolphins and robots that handle ALL your boring admin tasks. A DREAM.If you’re as obsessed as we are with Emma after listening (and we know you will be) make sure you follow her:Instagram: @emmasmindovermatterTikTok: @emmasmindovermatterSHARE this episode with your fave ND brains, and we will be back in your DIVINE neurodivergent ears next Thursday!Love G-baby & Ta xx(Oh and RSDing is banned on all our islands, so don’t even entertain it! You know the drill)----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N 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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  • 46. "I LOSE MY GRIP ON REALITY!" 🫨 ADHD, PMDD, mood-swings & hormones (feat. Emma from @emmasmindovermatter)
    Hello tiniest ADHD babies 💁‍♀️WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACKKKK TO OUR LIVE WEEKLY EPS!! (Grace has been away on holiday for 3 weeks and Tara has been a shell of a human without her, obvs) This week we're bringing you an interview with content creator and AuDHD advocate Emma Llewellyn (@emmasmindovermatter) all about PMDD - which is pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. This topic is one that we get asked about often, so we wanted to do a deep dive with Emma, who raises awareness about PMDD frequently on her Instagram, and is always so real, raw and honest.PMDD is a disorder that causes psychological and physical symptoms in the days and weeks before a person gets their period (the luteal phase). People who have ADHD are more likely to have PMDD than those who do not, possibly due to especially low levels of dopamine relating to ADHD.We discuss:• how it feels to have PMDD and how it can impact our lives, moods, relationships, jobs, energy levels and more • how Emma realised she had PMDD and her journey being diagnosed• how PMDD exacerbates emotions like rage, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem and shame• what 'PMDD survival mode' feels like and how communicating our needs to our partners or friends can reduce resentment and blame• the dysphoric aspect of PMDD means you barely recognise yourself during the luteal phase (which can feel quite scary/like a loss of control), and this can be very confusing and disheartening• More information on PMDD & support hereRECS 🤌• Tara is recommending a show called 'Please Like Me', written by Josh Thomas and featuring comedians like Hannah Gadsby. The dramedy tackles sensitive topics like mental health and neurodivergence while also being v. funny. • Grace is recommending a Netflix show she can’t stop bingeing called ‘The Lady’s Companion’ which is essentially what you’d get if Bridgerton and Jane the Virgin had a baby. 👼We will be back in your DIVINE little neurodivergent ears next Thursdayyyy, and until then don't RSD (especially when you have PMDD bby girl 💣💥) G-baby and Ta xx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N 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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  • 45. 🥊 Fighting for Understanding: Navigating ADHD in Family Relationships
    Hiiiii ADHD bestiesssss we’re back with another symposium on why-ADHD-can-suck-but-it’s-also-going-to-be-okay-we-promise!This time we’re diving into the complexity of family relationships with ADHD and covering the best dilemmas from the last 40+ episodes on dynamics with parents, parents-in-law, partners etc *Dun dun duuun!*Dilemma 1 - Holly sends a voice message dilemma on sharing her diagnosis from family and friends and facing stigma and gaslighting. We discuss: ADHD's frequency and intensityThe invisible nature of ADHDCommon misconceptions and how to address themThe energy drain of ADHD advocacy—when and how to engageDilemma 2 - An anon listener asks about an offhand comment from a mother-in-law that made this listener feel lazyWe discuss: Stopping ADHD self-criticism spiralsHandling criticism & passive aggressionWhy parent comments trigger ADHDersRe-parenting your inner child with ADHDThe invisible emotional load in ADHD familiesDilemma 3 - Sarah asks: “My parents don’t seem to acknowledge or understand my ADHD. I’m 27 and still living at home, and my mum is very critical of me and my anxiety.” We discuss: ADHD & setting boundaries with parentsUn-enmeshing from family dynamicsBuilding trust through neutral & fun connectionsDilemma 4 - A gorgeous neurotypical listener asks about how to support his ADHD girlfriend, especially with confidence, negative self talk and finding accommodations for her. We discuss: Overcoming ADHD self-criticismBreaking unconscious negative thought patternsSeparating thoughts from identity for self-awarenessDilemma 5 - “How do I get my Mum to understand I’m not lazy and it’s not that I don’t care - I’m trying my best” We discuss: Neurodivergent energy levels & the need for restADHD hyperfocus & losing track of timeSensory overwhelm & inconsistent behavior in ADHDParental guilt about late ADHD recognitionNavigating conversations with undiagnosed ADHD parentsWe love you 4evs and we will be back with a VERY SPECIAL episode next week with the one and only Emma from @emmasmindovermatter!!!RSDing is out of the question, as always!GB and Txxxxxxxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N 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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