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
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
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
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
It was a privilege to be a guest on ‘All Things Grace’ podcast with Dr Michelle Majors, titled ‘ADHD Untangled: Finding Grace in the Chaos.’ Michelle is founder of Majors Leadership Group based in the USA, and is a Difficult Conversation Strategist, empowers organizations to thrive through grace-based conflict resolution and culture transformation. She is...Continue reading
I was pleased to be approached by RNZ reporter Ruth Hill, to share my thoughts. It’s a growing topic of conversation – should GPs be allowed to prescribe ADHD medication? A great read, it brings us up to speed on the current events relating to ADHD in New Zealand: the Otago University research findings highlighting...Continue reading
I was delighted to be able to contribute to a story on last night’s 6pm 1News (3 May 2024). I am really pleased to see that the subject of adult ADHD, with regards to both access to an assessment and medication, is being discussed and recognised in the media. There are numerous undiagnosed adults who...Continue reading
I am well and truly delighted to announce that The Missing Piece – A Woman’s Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD has officially been released to the world. The official book publication date of 31 January 2024 (today!) seemed like forever away in early 2023 when I submitted my manuscript to Harper Collins...