LATE BLOOMERS
Episodes
ADHD vs AUTISM: The big cleaning episode!
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's neurotype warfare, mop in hand. Rox (ADHD) and Rich (autism) go ten rounds on how they actually clean — from anxiety-fuelled 20-minute panic t...
PERIMENOPAUSE DIARIES: My first symptoms, HRT journey, and what I wish I knew sooner
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox opens up about her perimenopause journey — from her very first symptoms at to recently starting HRT. She talk...
THE ADHD DIET: 10 simple ways to improve your symptoms
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about THE ADHD DIET — 10 simple, evidence-backed ways that what you eat can actually impact your ADHD symptoms. From pro...
AUTISM TRANSLATION GUIDE: 10 things partners need to understand
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For years, I misunderstood the person I love. I thought silence meant disconnection. I thought bluntness was rudeness. I thought a lack of reaction m...
AUTISM VS ADHD: Work edition
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s ADHD vs Autism: Work Edition… but make it a full-blown competition.Rich vs Rox go head to head through deadlines, meetings, burno...
THE COMEBACK ERA: 10 reasons why starting late is your biggest advantage
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox are calling time on the idea that you’re “behind.” From failed careers to addiction, debt, and s...
BOUNDARIES, BABY: Why you feel burnt out, resentful, and overwhelmed (and how to change it)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into one of the most important (and uncomfortable) skills you’ll ever learn — boundaries. If ...
THE ADHD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MONEY: 10 rules to finally fix your finances
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox get brutally honest about money — from £40,000 of debt, unpaid bills, and having the electricity cut off,...
THE INVISIBLE RULEBOOK: 10 social rules ADHD and autistic people were never taught
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does small talk feel so awkward? Why is eye contact so confusing? And why does honesty sometimes get labelled as “rude”? In this episode, Rox...
THE ROUTINE PARADOX: Why autistic brains feel safe with structure and ADHD brains feel trapped by it
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does autism crave routine… while ADHD resists it? In this episode, we unpack the tension between structure and novelty — from airport plans a...
TOO LOUD, TOO BRIGHT, TOO MUCH: A neurodivergent guide to sensory overload
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does the world ever feel too loud, too bright, or just… too much? In this episode, we’re diving into sensory overload from both the ADHD and auti...
THE 5 NEURODIVERGENT LOVE LANGUAGES: ADHD, autism, and why a clean kitchen is romantic
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 neurodivergent love languages — and no, they’re not about flowers or candlelit dinners. For ADHD and...
PEOPLE PLEASER REHAB: 10 challenges to finally put yourself first
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox take on people pleasing head-on and introduce 10 real-life challenges designed to interrupt the habits...
UNLEARNING NORMAL: 10 rules that punish ADHD & autistic brains
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk about what it really means to unlearn normal after growing up ADHD and autistic in a world built ...
THE BIG BURNOUT EPISODE: ADHD burnout and the cost of pushing through
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox talks openly about going into burnout for the second time — and how this one crept up after things were final...
DIAGNOSIS AFTERSHOCK: The 5 stages you go through after an autism or ADHD diagnosis
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk honestly about what actually happens after you’re diagnosed autistic or ADHD. The relief. The g...
INFLUENCER ACADEMY: How to start creating content online
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox open up about what it really takes to become a content creator when you’re starting from nothing. No...
RUDE AWAKENING: How Rich’s adult autism diagnosis changed everything
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox finally talk about the moment everything shifted. Rich has been diagnosed autistic as an adult.For the first...
NEW YEAR, SAME BRAIN: The neurodivergent guide to New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year energy hits different when you have a neurodivergent brain. In this first LATE BLOOMERS episode of 2026, Rich and Rox pull apart everything t...
SURVIVING DECEMBER: Christmas after loss, trauma and estrangement
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal Christmas episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich sits down with Rox—aka “the Grinch”—to unpack the real story behind her decad...
EPIC FAILS: The flops, failures, and f*ck-ups that made us who we are
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into the biggest flops, failures, and f*ck-ups of their lives — the ones that embarrassed them, ...
THE DELUSIONAL DIARIES: How wrong we were about basically everything
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox open up the vault on the beliefs we were 100% convinced were true… and turned out to be absolute delu...
SLEEP SABOTAGE: 10 things only neurodivergent people do after midnight
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into the ten ridiculous, chaotic, painfully relatable ways neurodivergent brains wreck an entire n...
THE DOPAMINE DIARIES: Weirdly specific neurodivergent joys
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into the weirdly specific joys that light up neurodivergent brains. From the thrill of a forgotten...
UNMASKING: The neurodivergent identity crisis hidden behind a lifetime of pretending
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox finally talk about unmasking — pretending to be someone you’re not, pretending to be neurotypical, ...
IMPOSTER SYNDROME: 10 ways we convince ourselves we’re not enough (and how to stop!)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when life starts going right… and your brain still whispers, “You don’t deserve this”? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich an...
BIRTHDAY BLUES: Why some of us cry on our birthday (and what to do about it)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Birthdays are meant to be joyful… right? So why do they so often come with pressure, comparison, anxiety, and that quiet feeling of I should be happ...
THE NON SEX SEX GUIDE: 10 small things that make a big difference in the bedroom
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the spark. The one that doesn’t come from lingerie, role-play, or awkward “date nights with expectations.” In this episode o...
TIME MACHINE: What would you say if you had five minutes with your younger self?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could travel back in time, what would you tell your 18, 25, and 35-year-old self? In this episode, Rich and Rox climb into the metaphorical tim...
THE GREAT DEBATE: 10 ridiculous fights every neurodivergent couple has had
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the thermostat wars to the dishwasher showdown, Rich and Rox are going head to head in THE GREAT DEBATE. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, they s...
THE ADHD FIX: The shockingly simple shift that changes everything
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox tells Rich she’s finally found “the cure” for ADHD, and together they explore what actually helps reduce s...
THE BIG ADULTHOOD PANICS: 10 terrifying truths no one told us about growing up
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up was supposed to be freedom, fun, and finally having it all figured out. Instead, adulthood turned out to be overdrafts, dodgy landlords, en...
OVERTHINKING OLYMPICS: Why your brain won't shut up (and what to do about it!)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox host the first-ever OVERTHINKING OLYMPICS: complete with events like the 3 a.m. Marathon, Cata...
DIRTY LAUNDRY: Shame-free hygiene, ADHD hacks, and our grossest confessions
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox air out the DIRTY LAUNDRY — literally. From BO and bed sheets to flannel roulette and maggot...
THE ADHD PARTNER SURVIVAL GUIDE: 10 hacks for a happier relationship
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being in love with an ADHDer is equal parts chaos, comedy, and connection. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into The ADHD Partner S...
MENTAL HEALTH 101: What “well” actually looks like (and how we measure up)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder if your brain’s thriving or just surviving? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox and Rich dive into Nancy McWilliams’ 10 qualities of...
THE LAZY LIE: Is it laziness or ADHD? How to spot the difference
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is laziness real, or is it one of the biggest lies told about ADHD? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox tackle the “lazy lie” head-on. ...
ANTI-SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: The neurodivergent urge to never leave the house
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to LATE BLOOMERS, where Rox and Rich get real about being anti-social butterflies and navigating social life with neurodivergent brains. Rox s...
HEALING HURTS: The hidden heartbreak of leaving your old self behind
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and unfiltered episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox share the side of healing no one talks about—the part where it feels lonely, aw...
NEUROTYPICAL NONSENSE: Unmasking the madness of normal
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s our website for 20% Loop EarPlugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove What even is normal? In this hilarious and heartfelt epis...
ADDICTED TO EVERYTHING: How addiction starts, why it sticks, and how to let go
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into the messy reality of addiction—far beyond the stereotypes of vodka bottles and rock bottoms...
ADHD HACKS: Strategies that work with your brain, not against it
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
20% OFF LOOP EARPLUGS HERE: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove We’ve tried every productivity system out there — and most of them mad...
ROCKET LAUNCH: The beautiful, brutal truth about getting a puppy
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we brought Rocket home, we expected healing, routine, and emotional support. What we got was… that, plus pee on the floor, chewed furniture, an...
THE ADHD GIRL’S GUIDE TO SEX: 10 ways your brain is ruining your sex life
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to LATE BLOOMERS. In this episode, Rich and Rox dive into the messy, hilarious, and often misunderstood world of sex and neurodivergence....
RELATIONSHIP REHAB: The 5 rules that transformed our relationship
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox and Rich dive into the real work of building healthy, long-lasting love — the kind nobody taught us how to do....
ADHD VS ADULTING: Why so many of us feel like bad adults and what to do about it
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does everything feel so hard? In this painfully honest episode, Rox and Rich unpack the everyday struggles of “being a grown-up” with ADHD—f...
FIGHT CLUB: The unspoken rules of conflict that could save your relationship
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arguments don’t have to mean the end. In this raw and relatable episode, Rox and Rich unpack the hidden rules of conflict—especially in neurodiver...
SORRY I’M LATE: The painful truth about feeling behind in life, love, and work
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you’re running behind in life—while everyone else is ticking boxes, buying homes, and smashing careers? In this brutally honest epi...
NOT ANOTHER MATCHA LATTE: Why self-care trends are making us feel worse and how to actually feel better
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care is everywhere. From matcha lattes and five-step skincare routines to cold plunges and pastel journals, the internet is overflowing with adv...
THE SHAME FILES: Why the things you never talk about are keeping you stuck
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the things you’re most ashamed of — the things you swore you’d never tell anyone — are the very things holding you back? In this epis...
LATE DIAGNOSED ADHD: The hidden cost of going undiagnosed for most of your life
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“For most of my life, I thought I was just a bad person — lazy, dramatic, messy, and too much”. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox shares the...
SMALL VICTORIES: Why tiny wins matter more than overnight transformations
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever planned a total life overhaul, only to burn out in three days and feel even worse? Yeah, us too. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox ...
STOP HATING YOURSELF: Why your worst enemy might live in your own head
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive deep into the quiet epidemic of self-hatred. We explore where it really comes from: childhood trau...
GOING TO THERAPY: Finding the right ones and surviving the wrong ones
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We finally talk about therapy — the good, the bad, and the absolutely brutal. From Rich’s years of avoiding it to Rox’s emotional unravelling in...
SURVIVING BURNOUT: What happens when your body finally says no
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive deep into the reality of burnout — not the buzzword version, but the terrifying experience of yo...
WHO LEFT US IN CHARGE?!: A teenage dad, an ADHD stepmum, and how we survived becoming parents
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk about becoming parents... without ever planning to. Rich became a dad at 18. Rox became a stepmum with ...
ARE YOU MAD AT ME? What rejection sensitivity really feels like (and how to deal with it)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, we’re diving into rejection sensitivity — what it actually is, where it comes from, and how it shows up in real...
ROCK BOTTOM: Why your lowest moments can save your life
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and honest episode, Rich and Rox take you to the nights they almost didn’t make it through — and how those exact moments became the ca...
WHY BEING “NICE” IS MAKING YOU MISERABLE: How to stop people pleasing and finally put yourself first
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly saying yes when you mean no? Feeling anxious about being liked? Putting everyone else’s needs before your own... then burning out...
ONE IN SIX: Rich’s story of childhood sexual abuse
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, we’re having one of the most important—and difficult—conversations we’ve ever shared. In this deeply personal epis...
THE ART OF STARTING AGAIN: 4 game-changing steps for success
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, we're talking about starting again—whether it’s your career, your side hustle, or your entire life. We’re breaking d...
THE CHERRY TREE THEORY: Why changing your environment is the key to personal growth
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you’re struggling isn’t you—but the environment you’re in? In this episode, Rox and Rich dive into The Cherry Tree Theory, ...
THE SHAME SPIRAL: How to stop feeling like a failure and embrace who you are
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many people with ADHD struggle with shame? In this episode, Rox and Rich break down the cycle of self-criticism, exploring how productivity ...
ADHD & RELATIONSHIPS: Learning to love through sensitivity, forgetfulness, and miscommunication
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—especially when ADHD is in the mix—is where the real work begins. In this episode, Rox opens up about her...
SEXPECTATIONS: The pressure, the shame, and the reality of sex in long-term relationships
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sex is everywhere—movies, TV, social media—but it’s always the honeymoon version. No one talks about what happens when the obsession fades, when...
ROCK STAR MENTALITY: Why failure is your best friend and audacity is your greatest asset
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich interviews Rox about her journey to becoming RØRY, the rock star she always dreamed of being. Rox opens up about the 20-year ba...
MONEY PROBLEMS: Debt, shame, and what money does to mental health
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rox and Rich get brutally honest about their financial journeys, sharing how debt, addiction, and shame shaped their lives. Rox opens...
FALLING IN LOVE: Farting, freaking out, and finding your person
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Falling in love isn’t all butterflies and romance—it’s awkward, messy, and sometimes downright hilarious. In this episode, Rox and Rich get real...
SIDE EFFECTS: The ups and downs of mental health medication
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox share their personal stories about mental health medication—the good, the bad, and the unexpectedly f...
LATE BLOOMERS: Why it's never too late to re-write your story
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re unpacking what it truly means to be a late bloomer. Rich and Rox share the areas in their lives where they’ve bloomed later...
THE ORIGIN STORY: How one video changed our entire lives!
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode, we’re diving into how it all began. Rich had survived abuse, two divorces, and a gambling addiction. Rox was battling alc...
LATE BLOOMERS - trailer
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing “LATE BLOOMERS”, the podcast where Rich and Rox Pink—self-proclaimed experts in messing up life—share their raw and unfiltered jou...