THOUGHTS &
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The red light goes on. The host, Marlon, says, "Tell us a bit about yourself." In my head, I was ready. I had my structure, my research, and 30 years of lived experience lined up like books on a shelf. But the second we hit record? Everything vanished. Last Thursday was my first time being a guest on a podcast, and I’ll be honest: it was a lot harder than I expected. It felt like my vocabulary evaporated. Under the pressure of not wanting to say something "wrong" or "stupid,"

Access to Work ADHD UK: A Practical Guide for Creatives and Freelancers If you’re a creative professional, freelancer or business owner in the UK living with ADHD , you may be eligible for government support that can make work significantly easier. It’s called Access to Work . The Access to Work ADHD UK grant can fund practical support such as ADHD coaching, productivity tools and specialist help designed for neurodivergent professionals . Yet many people who qualify never a