Julie Legg interviews Michael W. Allison—CEO of The Adversity Academy, U.S. Marine combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and resilience expert—about his ADHD journey and how overcoming adversity shaped his purpose.
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E46 – ADHD & Parenting + guest Dana Baker-Williams
Host Julie Legg speaks with ADHD and anxiety coach Dana Baker-Williams about the complexities of parenting neurodivergent children. Dana, who has ADHD herself, shares her personal journey and emphasizes that...
E45 – Organising the Chaos + guest Tina Hazen
Host Julie Legg speaks with Tina Hazen, author and professional organizer (Houston, Texas), about her work helping individuals—especially those with ADHD—create structured, clutter-free spaces: organising the chaos.
E44 – Dopamine Stacking & Snacking
Julie and Jel Legg explore dopamine stacking—when multiple sources of dopamine stimulation are layered on top of each other. This can create an intense, pleasurable experience but also lead to...
E43 – Coaching Chatter + guest Janine VanStee
In this episode Julie Legg interviews Janine VanStee, an ADHD Life Coach and podcast host of ADHD Eaves Drop (Michigan, USA). Janine was diagnosed with ADHD at 50, after years...
E42 – ADHD Musing + guest Stephon Brown
Julie Legg chats with Stephon Brown (Los Angeles, USA), an author and self-described modern-day muse, to discuss his journey with ADHD. While school posed significant challenges, he discovered his love...
E41 – Embracing ADHD Life + guest Upton Rand
Julie Legg welcomes Upton Rand to the podcast. Upton (Ohio, USA) was diagnosed with ADHD at six and shares his journey of embracing his ADHD life as a powerful force...
E40 – Careers, Stress & Burnout + guest Dr Jaime Raygoza
Julie Legg chats with Dr Jaime Raygoza, founder of Rainbow Career Coaching (California, USA), to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by ADHDers in the workplace and beyond. Diagnosed as...
E39 – Flipsides of ADHD
Julie and Jel Legg discuss the common yet invalidating comment, “You don’t look like you have ADHD,” and explore how ADHD traits can create paradoxical behaviours that confuse observers. Welcome...
E38 – Teen & Young Adult Therapy + guest Emily Cox
Julie Legg chats with Emily Cox, a licensed therapist from North Carolina, USA, exploring the challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a neurodivergent teen or young adult.
E37 – Resilience & Leadership + guest Dr Nathan Mellor
Julie Legg chats with Dr Nathan Mellor, CEO of Strata Leadership, keynote speaker and author, to uncover his extraordinary journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age...
E36 – AuDHD & Fantasy Fiction + guest JM Shaw
Julie Legg interviews JM Shaw, a talented fantasy fiction writer from Alberta, Canada, celebrated for her Callum Walker series. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism in adulthood, JM shares her unique...
E35 – 2024 Roundup
In this special ADHDifference episode, hosts Julie and Jel Legg reflect on the key moments, wins, and lessons of 2024. Rather than focusing on New Year’s resolutions, they highlight the...
E34 – Christmas ADHD
Julie & Jel Legg discuss the complexities of navigating Christmas with ADHD, focusing on how ADHD-related traits influence experiences of the holiday season.
E33 – Coaching & ADHD Paralysis + guest Caroline Beresford
Julie Legg speaks with Caroline Beresford about the concept of ADHD paralysis, a state of mental “freeze” where decision-making and action become difficult or impossible. Caroline shares her personal journey...
E32 – Neuro-Affirming Therapy + guest Romy Graichen
Julie Legg speaks with Romy Graichen from Therapy Advances; a neurodivergent therapist, trainer, and consultant, about the intersection of ADHD and therapy. Diagnosed later in life with ADHD, autism, dyslexia,...
E31 – ADHD & Finding Your Voice + guest Sara Thompson, PhD
Julie Legg speaks with Sara Thompson, PhD, a theatre professional and public speaking coach, about her journey with a late ADHD diagnosis and how it reshapes her understanding of lifelong...
E30 – Powered by ADHD + guest Angela Raspass
Julie Legg chats with Angela Raspass, a Sydney-based business coach, mentor, author, and fellow late-diagnosed ADHDer. Angela shares her inspiring journey from corporate career to self-employment, discussing the unique strengths...
E29 – Pharmac Update / ADHD News + guest Darrin Bull
Julie Legg chats with Darrin Bull, spokesperson for ADHD New Zealand, about the changes newly announced by Pharmac that promise to reshape ADHD treatment accessibility in New Zealand.
E28 – Anxiety
Julie Legg and Jel Legg chat about ADHD and Anxiety – the ongoing worry, nervousness and a myriad of fearful thoughts that can stem from ADHD traits, or be an...