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Welcome to Mad About… The podcast amplifying neurodivergent voices, messy stories, and the brilliant humans who refuse to fit in boxes. Hosted by bestselling author and visibility strategist Maddy Alexander-Grout, Mad About… is a space where neurodivergent people get to speak for themselves. Each episode brings honest conversations about life, money, business, identity, and everything in between. No polished success stories. No pretending everything is perfect.  Just real humans sharing real experiences. Because neurodivergent people have spent far too long being spoken about instead of being listened to. This podcast exists to change that. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, creatives, parents, leaders, and everyday people who are navigating ADHD, autism, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities, and brains that simply work differently. Some episodes are funny. Some are raw. Some might make you rethink everything you thought you knew about success. But every single one gives someone a voice and visibility. Maddy built her business and audience by telling the truth about her own struggles with ADHD, money mistakes, and not fitting into traditional business spaces. Now she uses that platform to help others be seen, heard, and valued too. It’s about being real, imperfect, neurodivergent AF, and proud of it. If you've ever been told you’re too much, too loud, too different, or too chaotic… You’re in the right place. Welcome to Mad About…

  1. 2D AGO

    EP110- Rich, Visible & Neurodivergent AF, With Denise Duffield-Thomas

    Send us Fan Mail Can ADHD Entrepreneurs REALLY Chill & Prosper? In this episode of Mad About, Maddy is joined by money mentor, bestselling author and fellow ADHD entrepreneur Denise Duffield-Thomas for a brilliant, honest and hilarious conversation about money, business, ADHD and what happens when big ideas meet dopamine. They talk about money shame, spending addiction, debt, low-ticket offers, overgiving, boundaries, business models that actually suit your brain, and why ADHD entrepreneurs need systems that protect them from themselves. Denise shares her journey from entrepreneurial kid selling bracelets, to discovering coaching, building a huge online business, writing bestselling books and learning how ADHD shaped her money story. Maddy also opens up about her own debt journey, business failure, rebuilding after shame, and why visibility and honesty have been such a huge part of her work. This episode is for anyone who has ever had a brilliant idea, bought the domain name, overcommitted instantly, then wondered what the f**k they’ve done. In this episode, we talk about:  Denise’s journey from bracelet-selling kid to bestselling author  Why ADHD brains are often natural entrepreneurs  Money shame, debt and the emotional side of finances  Maddy’s journey from £40k debt to becoming a money and business voice  Why failure can be one of the most important parts of business  The link between ADHD, dopamine and impulse spending  Why more money doesn’t automatically fix money blocks  Denise accidentally buying 22 antique couches  Low-ticket offers, overgiving and pricing your work properly  Creating business offers that match your actual brain  Why ADHD entrepreneurs need boundaries, automation and systems  The difference between chilling and prospering  How to stop setting yourself up to fail  Why collaboration beats competition Best bits: “Money itself doesn’t cure money blocks.” “Sometimes we need systems that protect us from ourselves.” “If it’s a should, it goes in the f**k it bucket.” “ADHD entrepreneurs need business models that support how their brains actually work.” Links: Follow Denise: @DeniseDT Find Denise: denisedt.com Follow Maddy: @MaddyTalksMoney on Instagram TikTok: @MadAboutMoneyOfficial Book: Mad About Money: Managing Finances and Life with ADHD ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    49 min

  2. 6D AGO

    EP109- Vibe Check- When You Struggle To Show Up

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mad About, Maddy talks about something so many business owners, especially neurodivergent ones, get wrong: trying to run a business when you are already running on empty. Because let’s be honest, you cannot show up properly in your business if you are burnt out, overwhelmed, under-slept, under-fed, over-committed and ignoring your own needs. Maddy shares her VIBE Method, a simple framework to help you check in with yourself before you dive into work, content, clients, or the never-ending to do list. In this episode, she breaks down: Vitals: are you eating, sleeping, hydrating and taking your meds? Internal state: how are you feeling mentally and emotionally? Boundaries: where are you overgiving, people pleasing or saying yes when you mean no? Energy: what is your actual capacity, not just the time you technically have available? This is your reminder that there is no badge of honour for working through the weekend, pushing through burnout, or pretending you are fine when you are absolutely not. If your business feels harder than it should right now, this episode is your nudge to stop, reset, and check your VIBE first. Maddy also shares why capacity matters more than hustle, why “should” belongs in the f**k it bucket, and why looking after yourself is not a luxury. It is part of building a business that actually works for your brain and your body. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’re trying to pour from an empty cup, this one is for you. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    10 min

  3. APR 20

    EP108- From Cult To Courage- with Ben Gibbons

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Mad About, I’m joined by one of my favourite clients, the lovely Ben Gibbons. Ben is the founder of Nimble Photography, creating a safe and comfortable wedding photography experience for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people. But that is only part of his story. In this episode, Ben opens up about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, being outed, going through conversion therapy, becoming homeless, and the huge journey of trying to work out who he really was after years of being told not to be himself. We talk about trauma, rejection sensitivity, ADHD, autism, religion, politics, safeguarding, visibility, personal brand, and what happens when you finally stop shrinking and start speaking. This is a really raw, brave and important conversation about identity, survival and finding your voice. We cover:  growing up in a strict religious environment  being neurodivergent and feeling different from the start  the reality and impact of conversion therapy  losing family and rebuilding life from the ground up  chosen family, healing and love  confidence, TikTok and showing up online  standing up for your values in public  creating change through visibility Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of conversion therapy, suicidal ideation, homelessness, religious trauma, rejection, mental health, and discrimination. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    45 min

  4. APR 16

    EP107- Autistic, I'll take your word for it....

    Send us Fan Mail Why do autistic people take things at face value… and how can that actually put us at risk? In this episode of Mad About, I’m sharing a very real (and slightly painful 😅) story about accidentally ending up in the wrong gym class… and how that spiralled into a much bigger realisation about trust, neurodivergence, and the way we process information. We talk about:  Why autistic and ADHD brains often lead with trust, not suspicion  How miscommunication happens and why we don’t always question it  The link between people-pleasing, RSD, and not speaking up  The dangers of taking things at face value in the online business world  Why I refuse to promise “six-figure results” (and what I will promise instead) This one gets into the real talk about smoke and mirrors in the business space, how to spot red flags, and why having the right support around you matters more than buying another shiny course. If you’ve ever trusted someone and thought “hang on… was that actually right?” — this episode is for you. Come for the gym fail, stay for the life and business reality check 💥 Follow me @maddytalksmoney on Instagram @madaboutmoneyofficial on TikTok ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    12 min

  5. APR 13

    EP106- The Overlap Between Trauma and ADHD

    Send us Fan Mail This episode is a proper, unfiltered conversation between Maddy and Lucy Power about neurodivergence, trauma, identity, and what it really means to be yourself in a world that constantly tries to put you in a box. From ADHD and autism to trauma responses, masking, queerness, and visibility—this is a deep, honest, sometimes funny, sometimes heavy chat about how our experiences shape who we are… and how we can start reclaiming that. There are big conversations here. Real life. Real stories. And a lot of “oh shit, that makes sense.” 🧠 What We Talk About  Lucy’s journey into ADHD diagnosis later in life  The overlap between trauma and neurodivergence Why so many neurodivergent people carry trauma  How trauma gets “stuck” and shows up in everyday life  Masking, identity, and feeling like you don’t fit  The pressure to conform to societal expectations  Queerness, visibility, and living authentically  Parenting, identity, and supporting neurodivergent kids  The impact of cancel culture and social rejection  Nervous system dysregulation and reactive behaviour  What it actually means to be radically authentic🔥 Key Takeaways  Trauma isn’t just what happened, it’s how your body holds it  Neurodivergence and trauma can look very similar  You’re not “too much”—you’ve just been unsupported  Masking disconnects you from who you really are  Identity is often a story we’ve been taught, not the truth  Being yourself in a world that doesn’t get you is an act of rebellion  You can build a life and business that actually fits who you are 💬 Real Talk Moments  Maddy sharing her personal experiences with trauma, grief, and ADHD  Lucy opening up about late diagnosis and queerness  Honest chat about feeling excluded and self-protection responses  The reality of raising neurodivergent kids and navigating identity  A raw moment around grief and loss mid-recording 💥 What Lucy is “Mad About” Lucy shares what truly fires her up:  The way society treats trans people  The impact of capitalism on wellbeing  Global injustice and inequality  And her deep passion for trauma work and transactional analysis🧩 About Lucy Lucy is a psychotherapeutic coach specialising in:  Trauma  Neurodivergence  Transactional Analysis  Radical authenticity She helps people understand themselves on a deeper level and unlearn the layers that stop them from being who they truly are. 🌍 Connect with Lucy  Instagram: @IamLucyPower  Facebook: Lucy Power  LinkedIn: Lucy Power  Email: lucy@iamlucypower.com📲 Connect with Maddy  Instagram: Maddy Talks Money TikTok: Mad About Money Official Book: Mad About Money---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    45 min

  6. APR 10

    EP105- Internalised Ableism, Burnout & Owning Your Soundtrack

    Send us Fan Mail Mad About with Maddy Alexander-Grout Episode: Internalised Ableism, Burnout & Owning Your Soundtrack 💥 What this episode is about This is a real, honest chat about internalised ableism — what it is, how it shows up, and why so many neurodivergent and disabled people end up pushing themselves to breaking point trying to “keep up.” Maddy shares what this has looked like in her own life, from burnout and overworking to navigating new health challenges, and why learning your limits is actually where your power starts. 🧠 In this episode, we cover:  What internalised ableism actually means (and how it sneaks in)  Why calling yourself “lazy” is complete b******t  The pressure to act “normal” in business and life  Burnout, guilt, and the toxic productivity trap  Learning your capacity and working with your energy, not against it  Why rest is not something you need to earn  The importance of boundaries, even in your business  How community can help you unlearn ableist thinking  The reality of advocating for yourself (and why it’s so hard)  Accepting new diagnoses and evolving health challenges 🔥 Key takeaways  You are not broken. Your brain just works differently.  “Should” belongs in the f**k it bucket Pushing through burnout is not strength, it’s self-abandonment  Your worth is not measured by productivity  You are allowed to do things in a way that actually works for you  Support is not a weakness, it’s a strategy 🎧 Maddy’s real-life moments in this episode  Navigating multiple chronic conditions and new diagnoses  Coaching clients from bed on low-energy days  Using a walking stick for the first time and dealing with the mindset around it  Letting her community step in and support her  Having honest conversations with her kids about her limits 🌈 Big message Owning your “soundtrack” means accepting every part of you — your brain, your body, your limits, and your strengths. When you stop trying to fit into a world that wasn’t designed for you, you can finally start building one that is. 🧩 Resources & mentions Access to Work (UK) – Government support for disabled people in employment  The Maddyverse – Free community for neurodivergent and chronically ill humans  The Core – Paid membership focused on money, life, business, and support 💬 Final thought You don’t have to prove your worth by burning out. You get to build a life and business that actually fits you. 📲 Connect with Maddy  Instagram: Maddy Talks Money TikTok: Mad About Money Official More: Maddy Alexander-Grout ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    15 min

  7. APR 8

    How to Promote Your Business When You Do All the Things | Ep 102 | BUSINESS

    Send us Fan Mail This one’s for my fellow multipotentialites - the humans who do all the things and want to know how to promote them without totally confusing people. I got a great question from one of my Invisible to Influential members who asked: “How do you promote your business when you do multiple things?” As someone who’s a money coach, ADHD business coach, speaker, author, visibility strategist, and more - I get it. And I break it all down for you in this episode. Here’s what I cover: How to clarify your messaging even when you’ve got 5+ job titlesThe 4 content pillars I use to stay consistent without being boxed inWhy your job title isn’t what matters (your story is)How to show up so your audience “gets” you - no matter how many things you doWhen to separate your services, and when to combine themIf you’ve been stressing about how to market yourself as a multi-passionate biz owner, I got you. Spoiler: It’s not about being everything to everyone - it’s about leading with YOU. YT: “Stop changing your job title every day”“Be you, not your offers”“Own your story, own your soundtrack”“It’s not about your job title”“The right people will find you”---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    7 min

  8. APR 8

    What It’s Really Like to Love as a Neurodivergent Woman with Sara-Louise Ackrill | Ep 101

    Send us Fan Mail This episode got real. I sat down with Sara-Louise Ackrill, founder of Wired Differently and co-author of The ND Lovers Club, to talk about something that's not spoken about enough: what it really means to be neurodivergent when it comes to love, money, and healing from trauma. We covered everything from late autism and ADHD diagnoses (Sara at 38, me at 37), to the impact of coercive control and abusive relationships, and how financial instability often shows up alongside neurodivergence. Sara opens up about going bankrupt at 26, the weight of debt and mental health, and why she refuses to be ashamed of any part of her journey. She also shares the behind-the-scenes of writing a book on ND relationships, the concept of limerence (yep, obsessive love was a big theme for both of us), and how masking, infatuation, and rejection sensitivity show up in romantic dynamics. It’s raw, it’s funny, and it’s brutally honest - from both of us. Resources mentioned: StepChange, Freedom Programme, Own My Life. Connect with Sara-Louise: https://www.sara-louise.co.uk/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence and Entrepreneurship 01:24 Personal Journeys of Neurodivergence 04:24 The Impact of Diagnosis on Self-Understanding 06:19 Navigating Financial Challenges and Debt 14:37 Experiences with Coercive Control and Relationships 20:37 Experiencing Coercive Control 23:44 The Impact of Neurodivergence on Relationships 24:44 The Endy Lovers Club: A Safe Space for Neurodivergent Women 28:14 Understanding Limerence and Obsession 33:41 Navigating Relationships and Neurodivergence ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

    37 min
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Welcome to Mad About… The podcast amplifying neurodivergent voices, messy stories, and the brilliant humans who refuse to fit in boxes. Hosted by bestselling author and visibility strategist Maddy Alexander-Grout, Mad About… is a space where neurodivergent people get to speak for themselves. Each episode brings honest conversations about life, money, business, identity, and everything in between. No polished success stories. No pretending everything is perfect.  Just real humans sharing real experiences. Because neurodivergent people have spent far too long being spoken about instead of being listened to. This podcast exists to change that. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, creatives, parents, leaders, and everyday people who are navigating ADHD, autism, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities, and brains that simply work differently. Some episodes are funny. Some are raw. Some might make you rethink everything you thought you knew about success. But every single one gives someone a voice and visibility. Maddy built her business and audience by telling the truth about her own struggles with ADHD, money mistakes, and not fitting into traditional business spaces. Now she uses that platform to help others be seen, heard, and valued too. It’s about being real, imperfect, neurodivergent AF, and proud of it. If you've ever been told you’re too much, too loud, too different, or too chaotic… You’re in the right place. Welcome to Mad About…

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