This is NeuroWomen Natter, episode 21. In this open and honest conversation, two late-diagnosed neurodivergent women talk about what it really feels like to have been misunderstood for most of their lives. They explore the journey of climbing back, the gap between how they feel and how they think they are supposed to feel, and the frustration that comes with answers arriving so late. It is candid, heartfelt, and a reminder that you are not alone in any of it.

We are chatting honestly about how autism and ADHD can sometimes disguise, clash with, compensate for, or even confuse each other. Because when you are both autistic and ADHD, it isn’t always easy to explain what is going on internally. Sometimes ADHD pushes you towards novelty, movement, impulsivity and big ideas. Sometimes autism craves routine, predictability, clarity and recovery time. And sometimes they both show up at once… leaving everyone confused, including us! You can expect brutal honesty, real-life experiences, laughter, and the kind of conversation that says the things many people are thinking but don’t always feel able to say out loud.

NWN19 with Charlie, Sam Warner and Azi Court. We discuss Autism Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance, Autistic Appreciation, unfluffy communication suiting more people than you think, the link between autism and gender diversity, and more.