Julie Legg chats with 19-year-old neurodiversity advocate Lily Doolan, recently elected CEO of the Young Neurodiversity Champions of New Zealand. Diagnosed with ADHD at 17, Lily shares her journey from being misunderstood at school to finding clarity, purpose, and passion as a youth leader and university student. Lily opens up about the impact of diagnosis, burnout, education reform, and the importance of filling your cup. With refreshing honesty, she challenges the narrative around “naughty kids,” and champions inclusion, compassion, and spaces where neurodivergent voices are truly heard.Key Points from the EpisodeWhat it felt like growing up undiagnosed with ADHDThe emotional impact receiving a late teen diagnosisHow medication and understanding changed Lily’s academic experienceLife as a university student and managing executive dysfunctionStepping into leadership as CEO of the Young Neurodiversity ChampionsHow to create more neuro-inclusive schoolsThe power of routines and checklists for energy regulationBurnout warning signs and what helped Lily recoverA message of hope for undiagnosed or struggling young peopleLinksLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-doolan-22ab11282/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whoknowslils/WEBSITE: https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/neurodiversity-championsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youngneurodiversitychampions/Send us a textThanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

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