Laura Mears-Reynolds had reached a breaking point with anxiety and depression—until she realized something deeper was going on. She didn’t feel safe in her own hands, and she knew she needed help. What she didn’t know? ADHD was at the root of it all.
The UK-based host of the ADHD AF podcast joins ADHD Aha! to share how understanding her brain finally helped her shed shame, find self-acceptance, and build a thriving community. Her message is clear: You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.
Related resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Laura’s podcast and community website, adhdasfemales.com
- ADHD and depression
- ADHD and anxiety
Timestamps
(02:37) The most ADHD thing that’s happened this week
(03:29) Laura’s ADHD diagnosis story, and crisis point
(07:20) Identifying as naive and overly trusting
(10:18) Laura’s ADHD “aha” moments
(13:02) A constant level of chaos, and assuming (what ended up being) ADHD symptoms were from partying a lot
(15:18) The “little” ADHD things that add up and cause shame
(17:27) Struggling with the “ADHD superpower” narrative
(19:50) How would life have been different with an earlier diagnosis?
(21:21) How Laura’s life has changed since her diagnosis, and creating the ADHD AF podcast
For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha! show page on Understood.org.
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