Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible individuals and exploring the many layers of life with ADHD through my podcast, ADHDifference, and beyond. From life-changing news to inspiring conversations, here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to. The Power of Connection One of the most rewarding aspects of...Continue reading
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ADHD Awareness Month 2024
It’s worldwide ADHD Awareness Month and it will come as no surprise that I’m ‘all in’ with this campaign! Every day this month I’ll be raising awareness, celebrating difference, highlighting challenges, and busting a few ADHD myths. October 31: Thank you for your support this #adhdawarenessmonth2024 … thanks for sticking with me! Let’s not limit...Continue reading
Guest on: ADHD Goals Podcast
It’s always exciting to talk in real time to the other side of the world, this time an interview with Laurence Pratt from ADHD Goals, based in the UK. We chat about childhood, challenges and coping mechanisms, and seeking an ADHD diagnosis. We cover my love of nature, simplicity, and understanding ADHD from a woman’s...Continue reading
Pukekohe Library Talk – 21 September
It was another wonderful opportunity to openly talk about adult ADHD diagnoses, ahead of October’s ADHD Awareness Month. Libraries are the hub of every community. Today Pukekohe was a-buzz with a variety of events, including the Franklin Arts Festival – and my author talk! It was lovely to have so many engaged audience members, books...Continue reading
Guest on: The Mindful Self-Care Podcast
I talk with Chelsea Sondergard on her US-based The Mindful Self-Care podcast. ADHD and self-care don’t often go hand-in-hand, so it was wonderful to speak with Chelsea about some of the challenges that ADHD present on a regular basis. We chat about positives too, including personal strategies, self-love and kindness. Rather than trying to ‘solve’...Continue reading
Hamilton Book Month – Authors’ Showcase
It’s not every day you’re knee-deep in a room full of authors, but for the final day of Hamilton Book Month, the Authors’ Showcase was the place to be. The Hamilton Book Month is a month-long celebration of authors of all genres – from self-help to paranormal romance, mystery to thrillers, historical and science fiction,...Continue reading
UK taking pre-orders now – releases 18 July!
UK Summer holiday reading, anyone? THE MISSING PIECE will be available in paperback in the UK for release on 18 July 2024. *UPDATE: Woohoo! Not only is THE MISSING PIECE available at WH Smith, it’s also available through Amazon UK, Blackwells, UK Bookshop.org, Foyles, Hive and Waterstones. Original Post: Well, that’s very exciting! WHSmith have...Continue reading
Guest on: ADHD Women Exploring the Neuroverse Podcast
It was wonderful to be invited to chat on the ‘ADHD: Women Exploring the Neuroverse’ podcast. Ruth Acland (Australia) and Rachel Massey (USA) together co-host this podcast series created as a place to share stories, feel seen, heard and accepted as women with ADHD. This was the perfect space for me so I jumped at...Continue reading
New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald health reporter Isaac Davison shares some interesting ADHD updates. Read full New Zealand Herald article here (Premium, pay to read) but some key takeaways include: On Waiting Times? Adults seeking an ADHD diagnosis in New Zealand continues to increase, especially women. This spike is being experienced world-wide, not just localised to New...Continue reading
Guest Author Talk – Paper Plus Te Awamutu, 24 July 2024
I’m looking forward to Paper Plus Te Awamutu’s July bookclub event coming up soon. Paper Plus Te Awamutu is open 7 days a week however, after closing hours on one Wednesday each month, they host their regular bookclub events. Avid readers, or those just interested to hear more directly from local authors, gather to chat...Continue reading