ADHDifference

Julie Legg
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ADHDifference challenges the common misconception that ADHD only affects young people. Diagnosed as an adult, Julie Legg interviews guests from around the world, sharing new ADHD perspectives, strategies and insights. ADHDifference's mission is to foster a deeper understanding of ADHD by sharing personal, relatable experiences in informal and open conversations. Choosing "difference" over "disorder" reflects its belief that ADHD is a difference in brain wiring, not just a clinical label.Julie is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD (HarperCollins NZ, 2024) and ADHD advocate.

  1. S2E27: ADHD Undiagnoses, Comorbidities & High Achievers + guest Hufsa Ahmad

    2D AGO

    S2E27: ADHD Undiagnoses, Comorbidities & High Achievers + guest Hufsa Ahmad

    Julie Legg speaks with Hufsa Ahmad (a licensed clinical social worker, scientist, and mental health advocate) about her journey navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, addiction, and repeated misdiagnoses. Hufsa shares how being a high-achieving, internally motivated student meant her ADHD often went unnoticed, and how co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder complicated her diagnosis and treatment. This is a compassionate look at what happens when neurodivergent identities are misunderstood or dismissed and how curiosity, humour, and self-compassion can become essential tools for healing and growth. Hufsa’s insights as both clinician and lived-experience advocate offer validation for anyone living with multiple diagnoses or feeling unseen in traditional mental health narratives. Key Points from the Episode Hufsa's ADHD was repeatedly diagnosed and undiagnosed due to her high academic performance and non-stereotypical traits.The challenges of co-occurring ADHD and bipolar disorder and how overlapping symptoms often lead to misinterpretation or mistreatment.Why "undiagnosing" someone is still a form of diagnosis — and often a harmful one.How high-achieving individuals with ADHD are often dismissed and the emotional toll that takes.The tension between “is it ADHD or is it just me?” and how that impacts identity and self-compassion.The impact of masking, internalised stigma, and imposter syndrome on neurodivergent people.Self-regulation strategies: from meditation and cycling to going offline and reducing social media use.Hufsa’s upcoming book, Same Shiite, Different Day, and how it reflects the nonlinear, multi-faceted nature of an ADHD brain.Links LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hufsaahmad/ WEBSITE: https://hufsaahmad.com/speaker/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hufsaahmad/ Send us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    32 min
  2. S2E26: ADHD-G & Forging Your Own Path + guest Ron Shuali

    6D AGO

    S2E26: ADHD-G & Forging Your Own Path + guest Ron Shuali

    Julie Legg welcomes author, educator, and improv-driven motivator Ron Shuali, known for his unique blend of martial arts, humour, and unorthodox teaching. Diagnosed with ADHD in early childhood, Ron defied expectations and built a life around passion, curiosity, and non-conformity. From creating Yogarate to launching “Unprofessional Development” workshops, Ron’s journey is a masterclass in trusting your instincts, challenging norms, and harnessing your neurodivergence as a mighty strength. This fast-paced episode explores the beauty of authenticity, the power of play-based learning, and how to find stillness even in a racing ADHD brain. Key Points in the Episode Why Ron has never followed the rule book, and why that’s his strengthThe importance of play, curiosity, and defiance in his ADHD journeyHow ADHD allowed him to hyperfocus and master diverse passionsThe birth of Yogarate and behaviour mastery for neurodivergent learnersWhy he’s on a mission to revolutionise “professional development”A surprisingly powerful ADHD-friendly strategy to find instant calmWhy embracing your inner child is essential for growth and connectionLinks LINKEDIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshuali/ WEBSITE: www.unpd.wtf YOUTUBE:  www.ronshualisyoutube.com TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/realronshuali?lang=en FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/RonspeakECE/ INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/ron_shuali_m.ed/  Send us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    20 min
  3. S2E25: ADHD, Choosing Happiness & Counting Little Wins + guest Erica Glessing

    12/22/2025

    S2E25: ADHD, Choosing Happiness & Counting Little Wins + guest Erica Glessing

    Julie Legg speaks with Erica Glessing - a writer, publisher, happiness coach, and mother of three neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Erica brings positivity to everything she touches.  From founding Happy Publishing to producing over 5,000 articles and a plethora of books, Erica has built a life that works with her brain’s natural rhythms. Together, they explore how embracing creative flow, multiple projects, and daily joy can lead to a more meaningful and manageable life with ADHD. Key Points from the Episode: Erica’s late ADHD diagnosis through a coaching connectionHow recognising her children’s differences helped her understand her own brainBuilding a multi-passionate career through writing, publishing, and SEOThe power of letting joy and creative flow guide your workWhy she created Happy Publishing and the stories behind her booksStrategies for celebrating small wins and choosing joy dailyPractical insights on releasing self-judgement and working with your ADHD brainLinks:  LINKEDIN: Erica GlessingFACEBOOK: Erica GlessingINSTAGRAM: Erica GlessingEMAIL: happypublishing@gmail.com   AMAZON: Erica Glessing AuthorSend us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    21 min
  4. S2E24: ADHD, Shame & The Power of Action + guest Mordy Gottlieb

    12/18/2025

    S2E24: ADHD, Shame & The Power of Action + guest Mordy Gottlieb

    Julie Legg sits down with therapist, sex addiction specialist, and former pastry chef Mordy Gottlieb, who brings a refreshing perspective on ADHD, shame, and self-worth. Mordy shares his own lived experience with undiagnosed ADHD, his journey through perfectionism. He discusses why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough and how experiential and action-based approaches can help rewire the brain more effectively. This conversation explores what it really means to stop fixing and start accepting, offering tangible insights for those navigating ADHD, trauma, shame, and stuckness. From redefining productivity to the healing power of movement, Mordy invites us to shift how we see ourselves. Key Points from the Episode Why perfectionism and productivity can mask undiagnosed ADHDThe link between trauma, shame, and ADHD symptomsHow traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short for neurodivergent clientsReframing avoidance: not as laziness, but as a nervous system responseThe therapeutic power of experiential modalities like psychodrama and accelerated resolution therapyDelegation as a key ADHD-friendly productivity toolHow redefining success can be a radical act of self-acceptanceDancing as a metaphor, and practice, for embracing imperfection and body trustLinks LINKEDIN: Mordy GottliebWEBSITE: thegamechangergroup.comSend us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    29 min
  5. S2E23: ADHD Life & Quick Wins for Busy Mums + guest Jessica Lewis

    12/15/2025

    S2E23: ADHD Life & Quick Wins for Busy Mums + guest Jessica Lewis

    Julie Legg chats with Jessica Lewis, a voice-over artist, photographer, podcast host, and mum of three ADHD kids, about her journey of self-discovery and late ADHD diagnosis. Jessica reflects on how parenting led to recognising her own neurodivergent traits, the emotional rollercoaster of raising differently wired children, and how small, simple strategies have helped her create calm amidst the chaos. Jessica’s podcast Quick Wins for ADHD Moms is all about practical tools, and this conversation is no different. Full of real-world wisdom, it’s a reminder that tiny wins can lead to big changes and that self-compassion might just be the most powerful strategy of all. Key Points from the Episode The parenting journey that sparked Jessica’s own ADHD discoveryWhy her son’s impulsivity and creativity became a turning pointThe emotional impact of diagnosis and the validation it broughtHow Jessica built a creative career around voice work, photography, and podcastingWhy Quick Wins for ADHD Moms was born out of a need for simple, actionable helpThe power of tiny habits, daily rituals, and delayed dopamineSelf-coaching: how to pause, reflect, and reframe in real timeScripts for saying no: the underestimated ADHD boundary strategyLetting go of perfection, embracing seasons, and asking for helpLinks LINKEDIN: Jessica Lewis QUICK WINS PODCAST: TheADHDmom.com INSTAGRAM: quickwinsadhdmoms WEBSITE: JessicaLewisVoice.com WEBSITE: ThePaintedSquare.com Send us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    25 min
  6. S2E22 - Drive, ADHD Multitasking & AI Assistants + guest Marnie Wills

    12/11/2025

    S2E22 - Drive, ADHD Multitasking & AI Assistants + guest Marnie Wills

    Julie Legg chats with Marnie Wills — AI strategist, former international athlete, educator, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Marnie opens up about her late-discovered ADHD and how understanding her fast-moving brain has shaped the way she works, creates, and lives. By amplifying her innate multitasking drive and insatiable curiosity, Marnie shares the tools and strategies that help her channel her energy more productively, including how AI has become a key support in her own life, and how she now guides clients to use it as a powerful, generative business tool. Packed with insight and real-life examples, this conversation is a compelling reminder to view AI not as artificial intelligence, but as amplified intelligence, especially for ADHDers and neurodivergent thinkers wired for momentum and innovation. Key Points in the Episode The early signs that made Marnie question how her brain workedDiscovering the power of strategy, creativity, and forward-thinkingHow late-diagnosed ADHD shaped her entrepreneurial journeyThe surprising ways AI complements an ADHD brainWhy multitasking and reverse engineering are her superpowersThe mindset shift from "gap" to "gain"Why AI isn’t cheating. It’s amplifying human intelligenceBuilding ethical and human-led AI systems in businessThe potential of AI to transform education for neurodivergent learnersHigh-performance habits and the importance of reflectionReframing life seasons with “It’s not forever, it’s just for now”Links LINKEDIN: Marnie WillsINSTAGRAM: Marnie WillsFREE RESOURCES & AI STRATEGY SESSION: https://stan.store/business_with_ai_strategistSend us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    43 min
  7. S2E21: ADHD Self Recognition & Growth + guest Meredith Jones

    12/08/2025

    S2E21: ADHD Self Recognition & Growth + guest Meredith Jones

    Julie Legg speaks with radio host, advocate, and mum of two neurodivergent children, Meredith Jones. Through supporting her children, Meredith began recognising familiar patterns in herself, leading to a journey of curiosity and self-awareness around ADHD. While currently undiagnosed and on the ADHD assessment wait-list, she is on a journey of understanding how her brain works, allowing herself to implement meaningful strategies for emotional regulation, daily structure, and self-compassion. This conversation is a wonderful reminder that you don’t have to wait for an official diagnosis to begin supporting your brain. Sometimes, recognition is the first and most important step. Key Points in the Episode: Why Meredith started questioning her own neurodivergence How rejection sensitivity was a major clue in her ADHD discovery journeyThe emotional weight of being misdiagnosed with depression for yearsHow self-understanding has brought compassion to her past and present selfWhy validation and curiosity are key before and after diagnosisThe role of somatic tools, sensory techniques, and low-pressure routinesHow she’s building a more supportive world for others through her radio show and podcastLinks: ACCESS RADIO: Thats-good-to-knowLINKEDIN: Meredith JonesTHAT’S GOOD TO KNOW PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z5UDMRTdyKNpAI5WL8Ny2?si=6baa08a3713a4556INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thats.good.to.know.pod/Send us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

    32 min
  8. S2E20: Young Neurodiversity Champions Advocating for Change + guest Lily Doolan

    12/04/2025

    S2E20: Young Neurodiversity Champions Advocating for Change + guest Lily Doolan

    Julie Legg chats with 19-year-old neurodiversity advocate Lily Doolan, recently elected CEO of the Young Neurodiversity Champions of New Zealand. Diagnosed with ADHD at 17, Lily shares her journey from being misunderstood at school to finding clarity, purpose, and passion as a youth leader and university student.  Lily opens up about the impact of diagnosis, burnout, education reform, and the importance of filling your cup. With refreshing honesty, she challenges the narrative around “naughty kids,” and champions inclusion, compassion, and spaces where neurodivergent voices are truly heard. Key Points from the Episode What it felt like growing up undiagnosed with ADHDThe emotional impact receiving a late teen diagnosisHow medication and understanding changed Lily’s academic experienceLife as a university student and managing executive dysfunctionStepping into leadership as CEO of the Young Neurodiversity ChampionsHow to create more neuro-inclusive schoolsThe power of routines and checklists for energy regulationBurnout warning signs and what helped Lily recoverA message of hope for undiagnosed or struggling young peopleLinks LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-doolan-22ab11282/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whoknowslils/WEBSITE: https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/neurodiversity-championsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youngneurodiversitychampions/ Send us a text Thanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 🌐 WEBSITE: ADHDifference.nz 📷 INSTAGRAM: ADHDifference_podcast 📖 BOOK: The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD ℹ️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or ADHDifference. Read More

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ADHDifference challenges the common misconception that ADHD only affects young people. Diagnosed as an adult, Julie Legg interviews guests from around the world, sharing new ADHD perspectives, strategies and insights. ADHDifference's mission is to foster a deeper understanding of ADHD by sharing personal, relatable experiences in informal and open conversations. Choosing "difference" over "disorder" reflects its belief that ADHD is a difference in brain wiring, not just a clinical label.Julie is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD (HarperCollins NZ, 2024) and ADHD advocate.

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  • Creator
    Julie Legg
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Julie Legg & Jel Legg
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    ADHDifference