ADHDifference
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.
Episodes
96 episodes
S2E38: ADHD - Late Understanding, Early Shame & Making Peace + guest Carolyn Mallon
Julie Legg sits down with psychiatric nurse practitioner and mental health advocate Carolyn Mallon, whose journey from high school dropout to doctorate-level clinician is both inspiring and deeply relatable for late-diagnosed ADHDers. Caroly...
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Episode 38
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31:24
S2E37: Navigating Life Forward with ADHD + guest Leah Carroll
Julie Legg chats with ADHD coach and advocate Leah Carroll, whose own diagnosis at 28 catalyzed a deep journey of self-understanding and transformation. Leah shares how her early attempts to "fix" her ADHD through medication alone fell short...
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Episode 37
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52:17
S2E36: Untangling The Story - ADHD Behind Closed Doors + guest Kayla Oughton
Julie Legg speaks with Kayla Oughton — a Napier-based AuDHD coach and neurodivergent advocate with an eclectic background in construction project management, health coaching, suicide prevention, and digital marketing.Kayla shares ...
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Episode 36
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38:01
S2E35: Pattern Spotters With a Justice Radar (ADHD Edition) + guest Dr Eugene Manley
Julie Legg sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley, a bioengineer-turned-cancer scientist, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for equity in science and healthcare. Diagnosed with ADHD during graduate school, Eugene shares how his neurodiver...
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Episode 35
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31:01
S2E34: Young Adults, ADHD & The Pandemic of Disconnection + guest Dr Jack Hinman
Julie Legg is joined by Dr. Jack Hinman — clinical psychologist and Executive Director of Engage Young Adult Transitions. Drawing from over two decades of experience working with young adults in hospitals, residential treatment, and communit...
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Episode 34
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41:33
S2E33: Evro AI: Neurodivergent Friendly 'Second Brain' for Meetings + guest Dr Jay Spence
Julie Legg is joined by clinical psychologist and tech entrepreneur Dr. Jay Spence, co-founder of Evro AI, an innovative software platform purpose-built to support neurodivergent professionals.Drawing on years of research and clin...
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Episode 33
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33:18
S2E32: ADHD & Outdoors - Healing in Nature + guest Ryan DeLena
Julie Legg speaks with Ryan DeLena - a professional mountaineer, author, and mental health advocate. Ryan shares the harrowing realities of his childhood, growing up in therapeutic institutions where physical restraint was a regular response...
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Episode 32
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30:22
S2E31: ADHD, Drugs & Alcohol Addiction + guest Hilary Momberger Powers
Julie Legg sits down with Hilary Momberger Powers — actress, inspirational speaker, trauma-informed guide, author, and the original voice of Sally Brown from the Peanuts cartoons. Hilary shares her extraordinary story of early fame, childhoo...
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Episode 31
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39:43
S2E30: ADHD, Dyslexia & Literacy Turnaround + guest Russell Van Brocklen
Julie Legg speaks with Russell Van Brocklen — dyslexia researcher, educator, keynote speaker. Known as The Dyslexic Professor, Russell shares his extraordinary journey from being a severely dyslexic student with ADHD t...
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41:06
S2E29: ADHD, Parenting & Abusive Relationships + guest Julie Barth
Julie Legg speaks with writer, advocate, mother of six, and trauma survivor Julie Barth, whose powerful story of caregiving, survival, and personal evolution is nothing short of extraordinary. Julie opens up about life before and after her A...
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Episode 29
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35:11
S2E28: ADHD Romantic Relationships & Healthy Conflict + guest Bryan Gastelle
Julie Legg speaks with clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist Bryan Gastelle. With both professional expertise and lived experience of ADHD, Bryan unpacks how neurodivergence impacts romantic relationships, communication patterns, emotion...
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Episode 28
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26:31
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,...
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Episode 27
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31:52
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 aroun...
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Episode 26
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20:00
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 Ha...
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21:04
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 journe...
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Episode 24
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28:40
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 neuro...
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Episode 23
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25:06
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 ...
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Episode 22
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42:47
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-awarene...
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Episode 21
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32:11
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 findin...
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Episode 20
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24:20
S2E19: ADHD Burnout & Thriving in Corporate + guest Bex O'Malley
Julie Legg speaks with Bex O’Malley — a neurodiversity consultant, ADHD coach, and former corporate high-performer. Diagnosed later in life, Bex shares the toll of masking, the realities of ADHD burnout, and the strategies that h...
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Episode 19
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47:11
S2E18: ADHD, Parenting & Harmony in the Home + guest Carol Siege
Julie Legg chats with Carol Siege, certified professional coach, keynote speaker, and mother of four neurodiverse sons. Carol brings practical insight drawn from decades of lived experience navigating ADHD, autism, learning differences, anxi...
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Episode 18
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28:03
S2E17: ADHD Inquiry New Zealand + guest Sian Flynn-Coleman
Julie Legg speaks with Sian Flynn-Coleman, an ADHD life coach, mother, and passionate advocate of the ADHD Inquiry New Zealand. Together, they unpack the ADHD Inquiry petition calling for a public investigation into the systemic gaps that im...
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Episode 17
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29:52
S2E16: Drawing Strength, ADHD, Loss & Creative Resilience + guest Kathy Buskett
Julie Legg speaks with Kathy Buskett, a professional caricature artist and solo entrepreneur who discovered her own ADHD while navigating her son’s diagnosis. Kathy shares how her ADHD traits, once dismissed as being "scatterbrained", have b...
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Episode 16
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21:20
S2E15: Optimising Brain Health & Thriving with ADHD + guest Chris Loper
Julie Legg welcomes Chris Loper, a Habit Coach and educator, to explore how lasting change starts with brain health, not just willpower. Chris shares his own late-ADHD diagnosis journey and the pivotal realisations that followed, including h...
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Episode 15
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32:58
S2E14: Screenwriting, Redefining Success & Embracing ADHD + guest Steve McCleary
Julie Legg chats with Kiwi screenwriter, actor, and pro wrestling commentator Steve McCleary, best known for his work on Power Rangers. Steve reflects on his late ADHD diagnosis, tracing the thread from misunderstood childhood behaviou...
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Episode 14
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42:40
