Even The Dog Has ADHD

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Welcome to Even the Dog Has ADHD, a podcast sharing real-life stories of neurodivergent family life. With warmth, humor, and honesty, we explore the joys and challenges of living with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode offers relatable stories that break down stigma, ease isolation, and remind you that you're not alone. Season 1 brings hope and encouragement, helping families feel seen and supported on their journey toward understanding and acceptance.

  1. Jun 10

    Late ADHD Diagnosis, Identity & Entrepreneurship

    What happens after a late ADHD diagnosis, when the name finally makes sense, but the life around you still feels like it was built for someone else?In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, I’m joined by my business coach and friend, Shari Teigman, for a conversation about ADHD identity, diagnosis, neurodivergence, entrepreneurship, faith, burnout, menopause, community and the labels we use to understand ourselves.We talk about the relief of finally having language for your struggles, the danger of turning diagnosis into another box, and what happens when the version of you that once coped, performed and adapted can no longer carry the whole structure.Shari brings her maverick approach to life and business, including the ideas behind her book The Maverick Way, and we explore what it means to hear your own beat more clearly than the noise around you.This conversation is for adults exploring ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late diagnosis, self-understanding, entrepreneurship, faith, burnout, identity, menopause and the complicated work of becoming more fully yourself, without turning yourself into another project.We also explore:Late ADHD diagnosis and the validation that can come with itWhy labels can help, but can also become limitingADHD, autism, AuDHD and identity after diagnosisNeurodivergent entrepreneurship and the pressure to keep evolvingBurnout, masking, performance and self-protectionFaith, community and belongingMenopause, midlife and the changing sense of selfShari’s maverick approach to business, life and creative leadershipAt the heart of this episode is a simple idea: diagnosis can give us language, but it does not have to become a cage. We are allowed to understand our patterns, honour our wiring, and build lives and businesses that fit who we are now. Connect with show guest: Shari Teigman Shari’s website Shari’s Instagram Shari's LinkedIn The Maverick Way Book - available worldwide - this is the UK Amazon Connect with show host: Diana Hayes Diana V Hayes website Diana V Hayes Instagram Diana Hayes LinkedIn Website for the podcast Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent family life, late diagnosis, identity, work, relationships and what it means to live with a brain that does not always fit the systems around it.#ADHD #Neurodivergent #LateDiagnosis

    56 min

  2. May 27

    ADHD, Weight Loss and Identity Why Diets Don’t Work

    What if the thing you’ve been trying to fix with another diet or supplement was never really about food?In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, Diana talks with Naomi Holbrook, the Unconventional Weight Loss Coach, about ADHD, weight loss, identity, emotional eating, menopause, and why diets so often miss the real pattern.Naomi shares her own story of growing up feeling different, building a successful corporate career while privately struggling, losing five stone, and realising that changing her body did not automatically change the shame, anxiety, or identity underneath.Together, Diana and Naomi explore food noise, alcohol, late-recognised neurodivergence, perimenopause, burnout, and the moment many women reach when “I’ll do it when I have headspace” actually means “I’m scared of what I might find.” This is a conversation about hidden patterns, not willpower.You’ll leave with a gentler reframe: maybe you are not broken, maybe you have been carrying more than anyone could see.Side QuestAnd if you want to know more about the Beguines that I mentioned in this episode, read on.Women in medieval Europe who began forming independent religious communities from around the late 1100s onwards, particularly across what is now Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. They weren’t nuns and they didn’t take permanent vows. Many supported themselves through teaching, nursing, textile work, and writing, and they created an alternative way of living for women outside marriage or convent life.What struck me most is that the movement lasted for CENTURIES. The last known Beguine, Marcella Pattyn in Belgium, only died in 2013 at the age of 92. So this wasn’t some tiny forgotten medieval anomaly; it was a living tradition that survived for over 800 years.If you want to explore more, some good starting points are:UNESCO Beguinages of FlandersEncyclopaedia Britannica — BeguinesThe Beguines is one of the earliest large-scale networks of economically active and intellectually influential women in European history. Take that in.Show Guest: Naomi Holbrook The Unconventional Weight Loss CoachFollow Naomi on InstagramConnect with Naomi on LinkedInCheck Out Naomi’s WorkBuy Naomi’s BookShow Host: Diana V HayesFollow me on InstagramConnect with me on LinkedIn

    1h 12m

  3. May 6

    Online Safety Isn’t About Settings — It’s About Behaviour (ADHD, Patterns & Cyber Security)

    What if online safety has less to do with passwords and privacy settings… and more to do with human behaviour? In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, Diana Hayes is joined by cybersecurity expert Gary Hibberd, co-founder of Consultants Like Us, for a conversation about neurodivergence, digital behaviour, gaming culture, impulsivity, AI, and the very human patterns that cyber criminals know how to exploit. Together they explore: • Why neurodivergent traits can be both a strength and a vulnerability online• The overlap between ADHD, pattern recognition, impulsivity, and cyber security• Gaming platforms, online grooming, and hidden digital risks for young people• Why fear, urgency, and distraction are often more dangerous than technology itself• The emotional side of online safety for families, teenagers, and elderly relatives• AI, behavioural patterns, and what happens when technology starts accelerating human thinking• Why conversations matter more than control when it comes to keeping people safe online Gary brings more than 30 years of experience in information security and data protection, but what makes this conversation different is the human lens. This is not a fear-based discussion about technology. It is a thoughtful conversation about awareness, behaviour, relationships, and understanding ourselves better online. Connect with Diana Hayes Connect with Gary Hibberd Buy Gary's Book Follow Even The Dog Has ADHD for more conversations exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, relationships, identity, work, family life, and the realities of building a life that works for your wiring. #ADHD #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #Autism #DigitalBehaviour #AI #Parenting #Gaming #MentalHealth #InformationSecurity #EvenTheDogHasADHD

    1h 3m

  4. Apr 20

    AI is changing how you think — not just how you work

    AI isn’t just a tool anymore.It’s reshaping how we think, make decisions, and operate in business and life.In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, I’m joined by AI strategist Marnie Wills to explore how tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and AI assistants are transforming thinking, strategy, education, and daily life.This is not a conversation about productivity hacks.It’s about what happens when information becomes instant and thinking becomes the real work.🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. How AI is changing human thinking, not just output2. Why AI can amplify intelligence (especially for fast-thinking, neurodivergent minds)3. How to use ChatGPT as a strategic partner, not just a tool4. The real shift happening in education, business, and family life5. How AI can reduce mental load and decision fatigue6. What most people are missing about AI adoption right now 🧠 KEY MOMENTAI has removed the barrier to information.What’s left… is thinking.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – AI is already changing how we think02:19 – Marnie’s transition: sport → education → AI05:59 – AI as a thinking partner (not just output)08:52 – AI and amplified intelligence13:00 – Knowledge, structure, and access18:47 – Why AI adoption is accelerating23:52 – AI literacy and what actually matters30:34 – AI in real life: families, systems, support37:03 – AI, gender roles, and societal shifts43:09 – Rethinking education49:15 – AI + neurodivergence59:39 – AI as an operating system66:46 – AI for strategy, accountability, and execution69:17 – Final reflections 🔗 RESOURCES & TOOLS MENTIONEDChatGPT (OpenAI)Jasper AIClaude (Anthropic)Google GeminiPerplexity AI👉 Alpha School (AI-powered education model) 🔗 CONNECT & WORK WITH ME👉 How to work with me:👉 LinkedIn Diana V Hayes🔗 CONNECT & WORK WITH MARNIELinkedIn Instagram: Business with AI strategist 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST*Even The Dog Has ADHD* explores how neurodivergent minds shape relationships, business, and daily life — without reducing everything to diagnosis.If you recognise the traits but don’t want the label, this is where we work with how your brain actually operates.👉 Podcast website: 🔍 KEYWORDS AI and thinkingAI in business strategyChatGPT for thinkingAI for neurodivergent mindsAI and ADHDAI and autismAI education futureAI tools for entrepreneursGenerative AI impactAI mental load reduction

    1h 7m

  5. Mar 26

    Sex, ADHD & Autism: Why Intimacy Breaks Down

    🧠 Most people think intimacy means sex. But in many relationships, especially where ADHD or autism is involved that’s not the real issue. It’s two nervous systems trying to understand each other. In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, I’m joined by Angela Griffiths, who brings decades of experience working with couples and intimate relationships. Together, we explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when connection breaks down. This is an honest conversation about sex, communication, sensory needs, medication, and the often unspoken reality of neurodivergent relationships. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your relationship, or struggled to understand your partner, this episode will land. 🔍 What we explore: Why intimacy is often misunderstood in neurodivergent relationshipsThe role of sensory processing in sex and physical connectionCommunication differences and how they create disconnectionMedication, libido, and emotional regulationWhy it’s not about a “broken relationship” but different wiringHow couples can begin to understand each other more clearly 🧠 Who this is for: Adults with ADHD or autismPartners of neurodivergent individualsCouples navigating intimacy challengesAnyone curious about how wiring shapes relationships 🔗 Guest Links: 500 Ideas to Explore With Your Partner A Journal For Passionate Marriages Angela's Website 🔗 Work with me: If this conversation resonates and you’re navigating challenges that go beyond intimacy, this is the work I do. I work with high-capacity ADHD and autistic adults to redesign how they operate in their relationships, work, and life. → Welcome to Your Wonderland

    1h 13m

  6. Feb 12

    ADHD and Money: Overwhelm, Spending, and the Reality of the ADHD Tax

    ADHD and money can feel overwhelming, especially when impulse spending, debt, and the so-called “ADHD tax” start to build up. In this episode, we explore ADHD money management, spending addiction patterns, and how neurodivergent adults can build healthier financial habits.In this conversation with Maddy Alexander-Grout, we discuss ADHD and money management in real terms — from spending addiction and money trauma to conscious spending and debt management. If you struggle with impulse spending, financial overwhelm, or feel the impact of the ADHD tax, this episode offers practical insight and honest conversation. We explore: • ADHD and impulse spending • The reality of the ADHD tax • Money trauma and shame • Debt management strategies • Conscious spending for neurodivergent adults • Family finance and open money conversations • Community support for financial health This episode is for neurodivergent adults who want clarity around money without shame.If this resonates, consider subscribing for more conversations on ADHD, neurodiversity, emotional regulation, relationships, and building a life that actually fits your wiring. ADHD and money ADHD money management ADHD tax ADHD impulse spending spending addiction ADHD ADHD debt neurodivergent money money trauma conscious spending ADHD financial health ADHD adultsneurodiversity and money financial overwhelm ADHDMaddy's LinksMaddy's Mad About Money Book Link on Amazon UK https://amzn.eu/d/06yTwJbb Maddy's Store https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout Welcome To Your Wonderlandhttps://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...

    42 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    ADHD in Parents and Children: Burnout, School Struggles, and Career Change

    When you’re navigating ADHD in both yourself and your child, the world often expects you to keep going without acknowledging the emotional weight you’re carrying. The school struggles, the burnout, the constant advocating — none of it is small.In this episode, I speak with **Helen Buzdugan**, who shares her lived experience of late diagnosis, school refusal, and reshaping her working life after everything unravelled. Her story offers grounding and recognition for parents and adults walking similar paths.We explore:• The impact of late diagnosis• Burnout and recovering a sense of self• School refusal and the complexity behind it• The emotional work sitting beneath daily family life• Creating work that fits your wiringIf you’re here looking for support, understanding, or simply a sense of recognition, you’re in the right place.*WORK WITH ME*[https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...]*BOOK A CALL*If you're ready to explore support that actually meets your brain where it is:(https://calendly.com/dianavhayes/clie...)---*WONDERLAND*A gentle, practical coaching space for adults with ADHD and autism, and those beginning to make sense of their neurodivergence.A place where many people finally feel understood — and life starts to feel more workable.[https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...](https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-wi...)---*CONNECT WITH ME*LinkedIn: (  / dianavhayes  )Substack: [(https://eventhedoghasadhd.substack.com)Facebook Group: [(  / eventhedoghasadhd  )Website: (https://eventhedoghasadhd.com)---*CONNECT WITH HELEN BUZDUGAN*Website: (https://helenbuzdugan.com)Facebook: (  / helenbuzdugancoaching  )LinkedIn: (  / helenbuzdugan  )Instagram: [(  / helenbuzdugancoaching  )YouTube: (   / @helenbuzdugancoaching  )*All Helen’s Resources:*[https://stay.truetoyoucareers.co.uk/m...] *ADDITIONAL SUPPORT*ACAS — workplace rights, adjustments, and guidance:[https://www.acas.org.uk](https://www.acas.org.uk)Working Families — support for parents balancing work and caring responsibilities:[https://workingfamilies.org.uk](https://workingfamilies.org.uk)-If this conversation resonates, please like, comment, or subscribe. It helps more people find these stories and feel less alone.

    1h 18m

  8. 11/10/2025

    How to Declutter for ADHD Minds: From Overwhelm to Home Clarity

    I’m Diana, host of Even The Dog Has ADHD, and this first conversation of Season Two is with professional organiser and KonMari consultant Caroline Thor. She supports neurodivergent families to create homes that truly work for their brains, homes that feel calm, functional, and kind.If you’ve ever looked around and thought, it’s not the mess, it’s me, this episode will remind you it isn’t. Clutter isn’t laziness; it’s overload. Together we explore the emotional weight of our environments, how ADHD and autism shape the way we use space, and why letting go — physically and emotionally — can make room for peace and presence.In this episode we talk about:• Why clutter builds when our brains are already overloaded• How clutter can significantly impact family dynamics and emotional well-being• The link between shame, sensory needs, and home life• Why the KonMari method is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and how to personalise it• Decluttering as an ongoing process rather than a one-time event• How letting go of items with gratitude can ease the emotional burden of decluttering• The importance of understanding executive dysfunction for effective organisation• Creating realistic routines to manage household tasks with less stress• How emotional attachments to items can complicate the process• The role of community support in providing accountability and encouragement• Why mindset shifts are essential for lasting change• How starting small can lead to significant changes over time• And why “put the damn thing away” became Caroline’s favourite form of self-careFind out more about my beautiful WONDERLAND program that I designed for neurodivergent minds and for the deep feelers and thinkers. https://eventhedoghasadhd.com/work-with-me. You are also very welcome to book a 30 minute free Discovery Call with me if you prefer to chat. AND check out Caroline Thor's website - she's a brilliant Professional Organizer & Certified KonMari® Consultanthttps://www.caroline-thor.com/

    57 min
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Welcome to Even the Dog Has ADHD, a podcast sharing real-life stories of neurodivergent family life. With warmth, humor, and honesty, we explore the joys and challenges of living with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode offers relatable stories that break down stigma, ease isolation, and remind you that you're not alone. Season 1 brings hope and encouragement, helping families feel seen and supported on their journey toward understanding and acceptance.

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  • Creator
    Eventhedoghasadhd
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
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    Explicit
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