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. S2E13: Neurodiversity In Education Project + guest Justine Munro

    3D AGO

    S2E13: Neurodiversity In Education Project + guest Justine Munro

    Julie Legg is joined by Justine Munro, CEO of the Neurodiversity In Education Project in New Zealand. Justine brings passion, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to reimagining inclusive education. She shares her late ADHD diagnosis journey, the challenges facing neurodivergent learners, and the powerful programs being rolled out across New Zealand to ensure that every student, regardless of how their brain works, feels seen, supported, and celebrated.  From practical strategies and resources for educators to mindset shifts around self-understanding and kindness, this episode is packed with empowering ideas for anyone raising, teaching, or working alongside neurodivergent young people.  Key Points from the Episode:  Justine’s late diagnosis and how it reshaped her understanding of herself and her family The mission of the Neurodiversity In Education Project and why it matters now more than ever Why traditional education systems fail to support neurodivergent learners and what needs to change The importance of celebrating brain differences rather than treating them as deficits How programs like Mind Plus and Clubs help neurodivergent learners thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually Why empowering teachers (not overburdening them) is key to systemic change Justine’s personal strategies: curiosity, collaboration, self-compassion, and the game-changing power of neuroplasticityLinks: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-munro/   LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodiversity-in-education-project/  WEBSITE: https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/neurodiversity.org.nz  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversitynz/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/yncnz/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youngneurodiversitychampions/  TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngndchampions  Send us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    35 min
  2. S2E12: Building Empires & Leaning Into ADHD Strengths + guest Colin McIntosh

    NOV 6

    S2E12: Building Empires & Leaning Into ADHD Strengths + guest Colin McIntosh

    Julie Legg welcomes Colin McIntosh, a serial entrepreneur best known as the founder of Sheets & Giggles and co-creator of the AI-powered tool sheetsresume.com. Colin shares his late ADHD diagnosis story, how it shaped his work ethic and personal strategies, and the unfiltered realities of building multiple businesses while navigating ADHD. Colin talks about the highs (hyperfocus and creativity) and lows (distraction and dopamine traps) of ADHD entrepreneurship. From his 3am work sprints to self-imposed deadlines and ditching morning meetings altogether, Colin offers practical, real-world advice for anyone building a business with an ADHD brain. Key Points from the Episode Colin’s unexpected journey to a late ADHD diagnosisHow ADHD shaped his path as a multi-time entrepreneurThe behind-the-scenes story of building Sheets & GigglesWhy traditional structures don’t work for ADHD brainsCreative ways Colin works with his ADHD, not against itWhat makes ADHD brains thrive in startup lifeColin’s refreshing take on failure, dopamine, and distractionThe surprising role Reddit played in launching his side hustleWhy mission-driven business fuels sustainable focusEncouragement for ADHDers who are just getting startedLinks LINKEDIN: Colin D McIntoshWEBSITE: Sheets & Giggles   AI RESUME BUILDER: SheetsResume.comPODCAST: Sheet Talk   Send us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    31 min
  3. S2E11: ADHD, Medication, Focus & Creativity Unleashed + guest Angela Harvey

    NOV 3

    S2E11: ADHD, Medication, Focus & Creativity Unleashed + guest Angela Harvey

    Julie Legg speaks with Angela Harvey – a social worker, facilitator, speaker, author, poet, filmmaker, and founder of Let’s Talk University. Angela reflects on her late ADHD diagnosis, the shame she once felt about medication, and how embracing her neurodivergence has sparked a creative explosion in her 50s. Angela shares her evolving relationship with productivity, identity, and purpose, weaving in stories of her award-winning film, her self-help poetry book, and her unapologetic approach to living out loud. Key Points from the Episode: Angela’s journey to a late ADHD diagnosis and the pivotal moment medication changed her self-perceptionWhy shame, not ADHD, was the real obstacle The power of self-embrace and how Angela customises her days to honour her neurodivergent strengthsHow ADHD has fuelled her creativity and led to projects like her documentary Black Rainbow Love and poetry/self-help bookAngela’s mindset of “healing in public” and encouraging others to talk openly about their neurodivergenceThe origin of her identity as a “Growthologist”: someone who helps grown folks grow upEncouragement for newly diagnosed individuals to define success on their own termsLinks: LINKEDIN: Angie Harvey SpeaksWEBSITE: Angie Harvey SpeaksEXHIBITION: Head of StatementsFILM: Black Rainbow LoveINSTAGRAM: AngieHarveySpeaksFACEBOOK: AHarveySpeaksYOUTUBE: AngieHarveySpeaksSend us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    29 min
  4. S2E10: ADHD, High Sensitivity & Sensory Processing + guest Dr Alise Murray

    OCT 30

    S2E10: ADHD, High Sensitivity & Sensory Processing + guest Dr Alise Murray

    Julie Legg welcomes Dr. Alise Murray – a clinical psychologist and life coach. With over 20 years of experience supporting adults with ADHD and a background working with highly sensitive people, Alise brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to the conversation.  Together, she and Julie explore what makes ADHD management feel emotionally complex, how to navigate real-world challenges like time management, emotional regulation, and people-pleasing, all while honouring the unique wiring of our brains.  From productivity tips to mindset shifts, this episode offers both encouragement and practical tools for anyone struggling to make life work with their ADHD, not against it. Key Points from the Episode: Alise’s background and entry into ADHD workUnderstanding high sensitivity (HSP) and how it overlaps with traits often seen in ADHDersRejection Sensitivity & Emotional Regulation: why emotional overwhelm is so common in ADHD and how repeated criticism and internalised shame play a role.The “Prior 10” Life Management System: Alise’s flexible planning method designed specifically for neurodivergent thinkers who don’t fit into traditional, linear productivity systemsWhy many ADHD-friendly tools fail: a critique of overly rigid organisational methods and how they overlook emotional and motivational components“You can’t live a meaningful life without disappointing people sometimes”: a powerful mindset shift Alise shares to help ADHDers set boundaries and communicate with graceDealing with low motivation Turning shame into self-celebrationAlise’s upcoming group coaching program, STAND, which supports ADHDers with planning, communication, motivation, and follow-throughLinks: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alise-murray-454238a8/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dralisem/ PRIOR 10: https://www.dr-alise.com/ STAND WAITLIST: https://www.dr-alise.com/stand-waitlistPODCAST: https://yourprioritycenteredlife.buzzsprout.comSend us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    30 min
  5. S2E9: Advice for ADHD Entrepreneurs & Creative Freelancers + guest Shelby Dennis

    OCT 27

    S2E9: Advice for ADHD Entrepreneurs & Creative Freelancers + guest Shelby Dennis

    Julie Legg sits down with Shelby Dennis, a freelance copywriter turned ADHD-friendly business coach. Shelby shares her journey from corporate frustration to entrepreneurial freedom, following a late ADHD diagnosis that helped reframe years of feeling “too much” in traditional work environments. Now coaching other neurodivergent freelancers, Shelby brings lived wisdom to what it means to build a business that works with your ADHD brain. From questioning conventional business advice to designing creative systems, this conversation is packed with real talk for ADHDers trying to carve their own path. Key Points from the Episode: Shelby’s diagnosis journey and how recurring feedback at work helped her realise she wasn’t “broken”, just wired differently.Why traditional business advice often fails ADHDers.How to harness ADHD strengths in business, especially intuition, creativity, and rapid adaptability.The power of mindset: reframing “failures”. The whiteboard system Shelby learned from her dad, breaking tasks into small steps and time-tagging them to combat time blindness and overwhelm.Managing scattered ideas so you can build momentum without losing sight of bigger dreams.Creating emotionally intelligent business communities for ADHD freelancers and shame-free support.A powerful reframe for neurodivergent entrepreneurs: What if there’s nothing wrong with you and everything wrong with the systems you’ve been trying to fit into?Links:  LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbydenniscopywriter/ SHELBY DENNIS WEBSITE: https://www.freelancermindset.com/ FREELANCE WITHOUT FILTERS: https://www.skool.com/freelance-without-filters-4974/about?ref=30e789474b3e4f13b956b3c7a355866c Send us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    24 min
  6. S2E8: ADHD, Logic, Music & Liberation + guest Jel Legg

    OCT 23

    S2E8: ADHD, Logic, Music & Liberation + guest Jel Legg

    Julie Legg is joined by Jel Legg, a multi-disciplinary creative whose life has moved through a remarkable series of reinventions - from engineering and web development to professional music production. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 55, Jel reflects on how his late diagnosis brought not just relief, but deep validation for a lifetime of curiosity, burnout, and non-linear success. With humour and insight, Jel shares how understanding his neurodivergence helped him give himself permission to live differently - to reconnect with childhood passions, prioritise joy over productivity, and make peace with his ADHD brain. Key Points from the Episode: Jel’s ADHD diagnosis at 55 and the clarity it brought to his lifelong pattern of reinventionHow burnout, especially after intense periods of creative or technical work, has shaped his career transitionsThe role of music and creativity as both outlet and lifelineReturning to childhood joys (like model railways) as a form of healing and self-connectionWhy ADHD brains often need novelty, movement, and autonomy to thriveThe importance of stepping away from systems that aren’t designed for neurodivergent mindsJel’s reflections on time blindness, executive dysfunction, and self-compassionHow self-awareness helped him stop trying to “fix” himself and start honouring what worksHis message for others diagnosed later in life: “You’re not broken. You’re just wired differently. And that wiring is brilliant.”Links: OLDER WEBSITE: https://older.co.nz/ STUDIO 109: https://studio109.co.nz/ Send us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    24 min
  7. S2E7: Shared Similarities Between ADHD & Autism In Women + guest Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

    OCT 20

    S2E7: Shared Similarities Between ADHD & Autism In Women + guest Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

    Julie Legg is joined by Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, a Canadian author, former competitive kickboxer, and mental health advocate. Diagnosed with autism later in life, Randi-Lee brings clarity to the lived and shared experiences that often fall between diagnostic cracks - emotional regulation struggles, sensory sensitivities, people-pleasing, and chronic exhaustion from masking. This conversation highlights a growing reality: many women are missed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood when it comes to ADHD and/or autism diagnosis. This episode is an, insightful listen for anyone exploring where they may sit on the neurodivergent spectrum - especially those who resonate with both ADHD and autism traits. Key Points from the Episode: How a child’s diagnosis can be a mirror. Randi-Lee only began to explore her own neurodivergence after advocating for her daughterThe overlapping traits of ADHD and autism in women, including:Emotional overwhelmSensory sensitivities (noise, texture, unexpected touch)Social burnout and maskingExecutive dysfunction hidden behind high achievementWhy so many women go undiagnosed due to people-pleasing, perfectionism, and internalised expectationsRoutines as lifelines – Randi-Lee shares how disrupting even small routines can completely throw off her sense of calmHer experience with depression, misdiagnosis, and the importance of treating co-occurring conditions alongside neurodivergenceCreativity as expression and therapy – from writing books to producing an indie film based on her brother’s mental health journeyA powerful reminder that “being different doesn’t mean being broken”Links:  LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randileebowslaugh/ WEBSITE: http://www.rbwriting.caAMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LNbuCyYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTmVQUW8K8r1sBDchLyTwA?sub_confirmation=1FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rbwritingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/randileebowslaughTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@randileebowslaughSend us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    28 min
  8. S2E6: Advocating For Support - Neurodivergent Needs in UK Schools + guest Greer Jones

    OCT 16

    S2E6: Advocating For Support - Neurodivergent Needs in UK Schools + guest Greer Jones

    Julie Legg chats with Greer Jones, a UK-based podcast host, neurodiversity advocate, and founder of the Unfinished Idea community - a space dedicated to supporting parents raising neurodivergent children. As a mum to a son with autism and ADHD, and part of a neurodivergent couple herself, Greer brings deeply lived insight to the realities of navigating education, diagnosis, and daily life as a neurodivergent family. In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, she shares how her son’s diagnosis led to her own late ADHD diagnosis, the challenges of advocacy in the UK system, and the collective power of community-driven change. Key Points from the Episode: Greer’s dual journey navigating her son's ADHD and autism diagnosis, which ultimately led to her own realisation and diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood.The emotional impact of late diagnosis, including reframing the past and the freedom that comes with understanding.Challenges of the UK system – navigating the Right to Choose for assessment, and the massive inconsistencies in support services across schools and regions.How the Unfinished Idea podcast and community began, providing connection and visibility for parents navigating similar paths.Grassroots activism at its best – Greer’s role in organising a national rally in front of UK Parliament to protest the broken EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) system.The power of collective voice, as hundreds of parents and allies joined the movement to call for change in the UK’s education support system.Strategies that support her own neurodivergent brain, including written instructions over verbal ones, and grounding techniques using sensory awareness.A powerful message to parents of newly diagnosed children: “You’re not alone. Your child isn’t lazy. And you’re not a bad parent.”Links: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theunfinishedidea/ WEBSITE: https://www.theunfinishedidea.com RIGHT TO CHOOSE: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/Send us a text Thanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

    36 min
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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
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Julie Legg & Jel Legg
  • Show Website
    ADHDifference

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