WTF is AuDHD?
Episodes
E71 | Reasons we didn't think we could be autistic
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before we were diagnosed, Paige and Ellie dismissed the possibility that we could be autistic because we didn't match the stereotypes we'd been expose...
E70 | ADHD tax, hyperfixations and abandoned hobbies
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before we jump into this week's episode - we have a new Reddit! The other one will be going to the graveyard, so join our new one here: https://www.re...
E69 | Why the modern world is kryptonite for ADHDers
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Modern life can sometimes feel like actual torture for an ADHD brain - and it really can be! In this episode, we chat about dopamine, procrastination,...
E68 | WTF is that feeling of impending doom?
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many autistic, ADHD and AuDHD people experience a constant feeling that something is “wrong” or about to go wrong?In this episode of WTF...
E67 | Why movies feel like homework (for some AuDHD brains)
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellie and Paige reflect on Ellie's recent overseas trip and why Amsterdam in particular was kind to her neurodivergent mind. We go on...
E66 | Neurodiversity and the fear of being perceived
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does being seen feel so uncomfortable… even when nothing’s actually wrong?In this episode, we unpack the fear of being perceived - something t...
E65 | Things that dysregulate us (feat. you)
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What completely dysregulates you that might seem a bit unusual to someone else? This episode is basically a collection of “why does THIS send me ove...
E64 | Cannabis and AuDHD - why does it make me feel "normal"?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content note: This episode discusses cannabis use and self-medication. We’re sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. If medicinal cannabis...
E63 | The anxiety loop living in our bodies - Hyperventilation Syndrome
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about Hyperventilation Syndrome and how easy it is to get stuck in an anxiety-breathing feedback loop without even re...
E62 | Why autistic & ADHD people are more vulnerable - our experiences with harm
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses Ellie and Paige's experiences with manipulation, sexual harm and harrassment. Listen with care.In this episode...
E61 | Why AuDHDers are 3x more likely to experience binge eating
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode contains light conversations surrounding eating and disordered eating. In this episode, we’re joined by Erin - an ADHD...
E60 | We personified our gut and it actually helped! (AuDHD and the brain-gut axis)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the waitlist for our journals! https://wtfjournals.com/signup In this episode, we share our personal journeys of improving our gut health - and w...
E59 | Inspired by Love on the Spectrum: The app built for neurodivergent connection
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connection and loneliness are two of the most common experiences in the neurodivergent community. So in this episode, we chat to 27-year-old Holly Fow...
E58 | You think you're the problem? That's Internalised Ableism
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the concept of internalised ableism - and how it can shape the way neurodivergent people see themselves.Growing up in a wor...
E57 | From Britney to Billie: Neurodivergence in the spotlight
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: this episode touches on assault, trauma and manipulation. Listen with care.Disclaimer: this was recorded before Britney Spears' arres...
E56 | AuDHD needs a new name
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a raw, unfiltered check-in where Ellie and Paige sit down (slightly lower in energy than usual), to talk honestly about how t...
E55 | Why knowing what to do isn't enough for ADHD brains
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick things off with a real-life catch-up - burnout, taking back your power, and why stories like figure skater Alysa Liu (Olympic...
E54 | WTF is ADHD coaching?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is split into two parts - the first part is banter between Paige and Ellie. We chat about recent hacks and learnings we've had, we discus...
E53 | When perimenopause and autistic burnout collide - with AuDHDer Jen
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts, emotional manipulation / boundaries and trauma. Please listen with care.In par...
E52 | Misdiagnosis in your 20s to late diagnosis in your 40s - with AuDHDer Jen
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our conversation with Jen @autistic_connections, we get chatting about the reality of being a late diagnosed AuDHD women, who also hit ...
E51 | Decision paralysis and why AuDHDers lose their gut instinct
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack decision fatigue and decision paralysis - why even simple choices can feel overwhelming for AuDHD brains. We explore how ye...
E50 - We’re back! And we have thoughts on Autistic Barbie
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for 2026! And we're starting off with an AuDHD debrief - funny holiday stories and what Ellie and Paige would do differently next holiday...
E49 | Making sense of AuDHD through language - with Sarah @neurodialectical
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah (social worker, ADHD, OCD, PMDD and autistic) is back for more! In this episode we shift into language, identity, and the inner world of neurodi...
E48 | Parenting a neurodivergent kid as a neurodivergent parent - with Sarah @neurodialectical
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're super excited to be joined by neurodivergent parent and social worker Sarah (@neurodialectical on Instagram), who shares how becoming a parent w...
E47 | Sleep debt & the AuDHD exhaustion cycle
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellie's running on lack of sleep thanks to the Formula One race overnight, so we're chatting about sleep! We dig into why sleep is su...
E46 | Lacking boundaries, people pleasing and their links to neurodivergence
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: in this episode we lightly touch on abuse, manipulation and sexual assault - between 37 - 40mins - proceed with care.In this episode ...
E45 | Why neurodivergent brains need movement and why we avoid it - with Bayley Garnham (Dyspraxic)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Bayley Garnham - diagnosed dyspraxic and neuro-affirming Personal Trainer! Bayley shares his diagnosis journey, what dyspr...
E44 | Why so many AuDHDers become perfectionists
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the perfectionism cage - the invisible set of rules we build for ourselves as AuDHDers in an attempt to survive, succeed, o...
E43 | The curse of Object Permanence: if I can't see you, it's like you don't exist
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not personal, we just literally forgot you existed. This week we dive into the concept of object permanence. We chat about why AuDHDers struggl...
E42 | Friendship, rejection, loneliness and how our dogs have saved us
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For so many neurodivergent people, friendships can feel confusing, draining, or just out of reach. In this episode we open up about growing up lonely,...
E41 | Why do I find holidaying so stressful? Travelling with AuDHD
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paige is back! If you've always secretly found travelling stressful and wondered why it looks so fun for everyone else - we see you. In this episode, ...
E40 | Do I really have ADHD? Diagnosis imposter syndrome - with Bree Tomasel
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What about the after part of ADHD diagnosis? Bree Tomasel joins us for a follow up chat about her diagnosis experience and feelings. Bree shares her e...
E39 | Anxiety, imposter syndrome and living three different lives - with Bree Tomasel
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hilarious and wildly talented Bree Tomasel - broadcaster, creator, and late-diagnosed ADHDer - joins Ellie for a candid chat. Bree opens up about ...
E38 | The ADHD need for external feedback and why we're so hard on ourselves
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Ellie is back with her partner Sam for another candid chat about life with ADHD, and life as an neurodivergent couple. Thi...
E37 | Life as a late diagnosed neurodivergent couple
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Ellie's ADHD partner Sam is back to share the story of their relationship - navigating conflict, emotional regulation, and ...
E36 | Meet Ellie's late diagnosed ADHD partner, Sam!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paige is on holiday, so Ellie sits down with her partner Sam to talk about his journey with late-diagnosed ADHD. From childhood challe...
E35 | Why autism screeners miss so many of us
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just like last episode, we're going through a common autism screener (Autism Quotient) and discussing the limitations of these questions (especially i...
E34 | Take an ADHD screener with us
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever taken an ADHD screener and thought, “Well, that didn’t feel accurate…” you’re not alone! In this episode, we walk through t...
E33 | Our (very) late diagnosed ADHD Dad shares his story
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet our ADHD Dad, Grant! He was born in the 60s - in a generation that barely knew anything about neurodivergence. Dad went through school, work, par...
E32 | PDA: Don't tell me what to do, I need autonomy!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (more compassionately known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) - a profile most often linked w...
E31 | Could your gassy gut and sore tummy be related to AuDHD?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we open up about our personal journeys with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal / autoimmune issues we've exper...
E30 | Why everyday transitions are hard for AuDHDers
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transitions can be some of the hardest moments for people with ADHD, autism, or both - even when we’re looking forward to what’s next. Paige and E...
E29 | Dr Khurram Sadiq: Managing AuDHD, misdiagnosis & masking
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Khurram Sadiq is back for part two where we dig into common misdiagnoses, masking, family dynamics, and how to truly identify AuDHD traits. We also...
E28 | Dr Khurram Sadiq: Explaining AuDHD
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Khurram Sadiq - renowned psychiatrist and AuDHDer - joins us to help explain AuDHD. In this powerful first half of our conversation, we unpack his ...
E27 | The 'having kids' dilemma (when you're neurodivergent)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into a big one: having children as an AuDHD adult. Neither of us are parents (yet - or possibly ever), so this is not a h...
E26 | AuDHD and employment: You're not a failure, you're burnt out
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into what it’s really like navigating work with AuDHD. We chat about our personal job histories - the burnout, the boredom, the passion...
E25 | Why AuDHD is so hard to treat (and live with!)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is AuDHD so hard to manage and treat? In this episode, we explore lived contradictions of having both ADHD and autism - where one part of your bra...
E24 | Understanding your AuDHD brain - with an AuDHD Clinical Psychologist
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Mike Cochrane (@nzpsychologyclinic), a Clinical Psychologist and fellow AuDHDer who specialises in Au...
E23 | Autism or CPTSD? Why it’s so easy to confuse the two
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autism or trauma - or both? In today’s episode, we (very basically) unpack the complex relationship between Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and autism. We expl...
E22 | You're not lazy or broken, you're experiencing AuDHD burnout
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re constantly exhausted no matter how much you feel like you're resting, it might autistic, ADHD or AuDHD burnout (and yes, it's different fr...
E21 | Relief to rage: dealing with contradictory feelings after diagnosis
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting an ADHD or autism diagnosis - especially later in life - can bring an avalanche of emotions: relief, validation, anger, grief, confusion, and ...
E20 | That's not fair! Why AuDHDers can't let go of injustice
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into justice sensitivity - the intense emotional reaction many AuDHDers have to unfairness, inequality, and being misun...
E19 | Neurodivergence and loneliness: why friendships feel so hard
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our private Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/wtfisaudhdpodcast/Feeling lonely even when you're surrounded by people? You're not broken ...
E18 | ADHD and RSD: why rejection feels like danger
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is RSD? Is it just an ADHD thing? Is it trauma? In this episode, we’re breaking down Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - a common but sometimes mis...
E17 | ADHD life tips we use, that might help you too
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this practical and personal episode, we’re diving into real-life strategies for navigating the daily chaos of living with ADHD (and autism!) but ...
E16 | Do I really need to go on ADHD medication?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into the world of ADHD medication and our experiences - what it is, how it works, and how it's helped us. We break down the science in (...
E15 | The links between substance use and neurodivergence
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: The content discussed in this episode is for informational and personal storytelling purposes only. We are not medical professionals,...
E14 | Autism doesn't destroy lives, but this rhetoric does
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: this episode lightly mentions suicide, self harm and substance abuse.In response to recent comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about au...
E13 | Why it feels like everyone is getting diagnosed
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle the common misconception that “everyone is being diagnosed these days.” From ADHD to autism, it can feel like neurodive...
E12 | How do I know if I'm masking, and how do I stop?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how to start unmasking and embracing your authentic self. We break down what masking is, how to recognise when you’re do...
E11 | What is masking and how does it prevent diagnosis?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into masking—the conscious and unconscious ways that neurodivergent people camouflage their traits to fit into a neuro...
E10 | PMDD, hormones & neurodivergence - what they didn’t teach us
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why did school never teach us what actually happens during the menstrual cycle?! In this episode, we break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle...
E9 | Why AuDHD feels like living with two brains
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode touches on some of the differences between autism and ADHD and why it can be rough having both conditions in one brain. We talk about the...
E8 | Finally, let's talk about AuDHD
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we finally get to the whole point of this podcast - what is like to be the unique neuro-type of AuDHD? Having only been 12 years since...
E7 | WTF is ASD?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WTF is AuDHD? we explore what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is. We explain the three levels of autism, and touch on popular theori...
E6 | WTF is ADHD?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we kick things off with an open conversation about the menstrual cycle and an introduction to PMDD, as Paige shares her experien...
E5 | How two high masking sisters got an autism diagnosis
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: we are not medical professionals and this episode is brought to you by Ellie and Paige's personal lived experiences.From a late ADHD diagn...
E4 | How do you get diagnosed with ADHD?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on our personal experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD in New Zealand, with a focus on the private healthcare rout...
E3 | Early adulthood with undiagnosed AuDHD
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: light mentions of alcohol and substance use. This week, we continue the conversation regarding life before our ADHD and Autism diagno...
E2 | WTF were we like as undiagnosed kids?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WTF is AuDHD?, we go back to our childhoods and observe what we were like as AuDHD kids before diagnosis. Despite being made by the...
E1 | Who are we and why are we doing this?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of WTF is AuDHD?, hosted by Ellie and Paige—late-diagnosed sisters navigating life with the unique combination of ADHD ...
Trailer: WTF is AuDHD?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! We’re Ellie and Paige and we’re sisters with AuDHD (that’s the combo of autism and ADHD).We were both diagnosed later in life, and we want t...