I was really chuffed to be interviewed on ‘Quick Wins for ADHD Moms’ podcast on all things ADHD including my journey, The Missing Piece, and a new strategy I’ve used lately called Flip The Script! The 20 minute podcast can be found on your favourite platform, or jump onto the link below to have a...Continue reading
I was delighted to interviewed by the lovely Meredith Jones on Wellington Access Radio, a special episode to add to the conversation this #adhdawarenessmonth of October. If you missed it live, it is available on Spotify: That’s Good To Know Pod or on Wellington Access Radio. Put the jug on and take a listen! I...Continue reading
If you’ve been following my journey since THE MISSING PIECE was released in January 2024, you’ll know how stressful it’s been for New Zealand adults seeking an ADHD diagnosis and accessing stimulant medication. Here’s a clear update on what’s changed: No More Two‑Year Psychiatrist Reassessments (from 1 December 2024) Until late 2024, anyone taking funded ADHD...Continue reading
What an incredible experience it was to be part of this year’s Ages of Pages Book Fair — an event that truly celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of the writing community across New Zealand and Australia. With around 100 authors gathered together at the Claudelands Event Centre (Hamilton), the energy in the room was humming...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
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
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
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 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
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