S2E21: ADHD Self Recognition & Growth + guest Meredith Jones

09/12/2025 32 min Temporada 2 Episodio 21
S2E21: ADHD Self Recognition & Growth + guest Meredith Jones

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Julie Legg speaks with radio host, advocate, and mum of two neurodivergent children, Meredith Jones. Through supporting her children, Meredith began recognising familiar patterns in herself, leading to a journey of curiosity and self-awareness around ADHD.While currently undiagnosed and on the ADHD assessment wait-list, she is on a journey of understanding how her brain works, allowing herself to implement meaningful strategies for emotional regulation, daily structure, and self-compassion. This conversation is a wonderful reminder that you don’t have to wait for an official diagnosis to begin supporting your brain. Sometimes, recognition is the first and most important step.Key Points in the Episode:Why Meredith started questioning her own neurodivergence How rejection sensitivity was a major clue in her ADHD discovery journeyThe emotional weight of being misdiagnosed with depression for yearsHow self-understanding has brought compassion to her past and present selfWhy validation and curiosity are key before and after diagnosisThe role of somatic tools, sensory techniques, and low-pressure routinesHow she’s building a more supportive world for others through her radio show and podcastLinks:ACCESS RADIO: Thats-good-to-knowLINKEDIN: Meredith JonesTHAT’S GOOD TO KNOW PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z5UDMRTdyKNpAI5WL8Ny2?si=6baa08a3713a4556INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thats.good.to.know.pod/Send us a textThanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. 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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