Not Quite Typical: AuDHD & Neurodivergent Conversations23 Kesä

S02E03:ADHD in the Workplace: Navigating Corporate Rigidity, Creative Burnout, & Access to Work with ADHD Coach Charlotte Forbes ADHD Club UK

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Charlotte Forbes, founder of ADHD Club UK, ADHD coach, and former social media manager.

Charlotte candidly shares her own journey of being diagnosed at 32 after "ADHD TikTok" found her, hyper-focusing through six books in a week, and navigating the chaotic, brilliant, and sometimes brutal world of creative advertising agencies. From the secret shame of being fired from three jobs in a row to learning how to confidently advocate for her brain, Charlotte is a wealth of fresh, non-buffy perspective on neurodiversity.

We dive deep into how traditional corporate structures clash with neurodivergent minds, and the practical frameworks that actually change the game for professionals and line managers alike.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

The Creative Industry Paradox: Why creative sectors are a "lucky dip" for ADHDers—offering great output-focused flexibility but hidden bureaucratic traps.
Ask, Don't Tell: Charlotte’s top 4 rules for line managers to support neurodivergent staff using a coaching approach instead of patronizing "have you tried a to-do list?" advice.
Universal Design vs. Reasonable Adjustments: Why workplace policies should inherently support everyone’s communication styles and schedules, removing the stigma of "special treatments."

The "Access to Work" Reality: Unpacking the frustrating bureaucracy of the UK government grant system and why some companies choose to bypass the faff to fund ADHD coaching directly.
The Post-Diagnosis Identity Crisis: Navigating the "red chameleon" phase where you think about thinking too much, and why it is perfectly okay to just go touch grass and listen to pop culture instead.

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🚨 DISCLAIMER & CONTENT WARNING:

While I share my lived experience as an AuDHD individual, and my guests share their professional expertise, this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or formal diagnostic assessment. Please consult healthcare professionals for official ADHD support.

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S02E02:Late-Diagnosed AuDHD Friendships, Adult Meltdowns & Titration Purgatory with Jon & Erin

In this episode, I am completely fangirling as I sit down with two incredible creators from the neurodivergent community: Jon and Erin.Erin is the host of the AuDHD and Me podcast, and Jon is the host...

16 Kesä 1h 1min

S02E01:Comedy, Creativity & Late Diagnosis: Neurodivergent Moments with Joe Wells & Abigoliah Schamaun

To kick off Season 2, Amber sits down with comedians Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun, co-hosts of the hit podcast Neurodivergent Moments.With their highly anticipated book Neurodivergent Moments rele...

9 Kesä 1h 3min

S02E05:Hypnotherapy for AuDHD: Bypassing the Mask & Dissolving Burnout with Hypnotherapist Josephine Knechtli

If you’ve completed the "mainstream levels" of mental health care,from talk therapy to psychiatric labels,and you’re still left wondering why you are struggling, this episode is the "how-to" guide you...

2 Kesä 1h 12min

S1E10:Neurodivergent Travel, Late Diagnosis & Finding Your People

Season 2 is coming soon. Follow on Instagram so you don’t miss the announcement!In the Season 1 finale of Not Quite Typical, Amber is joined by her long-time friend and podcast producer, Jess. They ge...

19 Touko 1h 9min

S1E09:Loneliness & Late Diagnosed AuDHD

Have you ever walked away from a social event feeling lonelier than before you arrived? In this episode, Amber goes deep on one of the most quietly painful parts of the neurodivergent experience — not...

1 Touko 37min

S1E08:Dopamine,RSD & Limerence: Dating When Late Diagnosed AuDHD

Modern dating is hard. Dating when you’re neurodivergent is a different category of hard altogether. In this episode, Amber gets into the very specific ways that being AuDHD shapes romantic experience...

16 Huhti 44min

S1E07:Why PDA Triggers Shame Spirals in AuDHD

Ever feel crushed by shame when a hobby you love suddenly feels impossible? In this episode of Not Quite Typical, I unpack why PDA (pathological demand avoidance) and ADHD shame spirals hit so hard fo...

29 Maalis 37min