Julie Legg is joined by Jel Legg, a multi-disciplinary creative whose life has moved through a remarkable series of reinventions - from engineering and web development to professional music production. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 55, Jel reflects on how his late diagnosis brought not just relief, but deep validation for a lifetime of curiosity, burnout, and non-linear success.With humour and insight, Jel shares how understanding his neurodivergence helped him give himself permission to live differently - to reconnect with childhood passions, prioritise joy over productivity, and make peace with his ADHD brain.Key Points from the Episode:Jel’s ADHD diagnosis at 55 and the clarity it brought to his lifelong pattern of reinventionHow burnout, especially after intense periods of creative or technical work, has shaped his career transitionsThe role of music and creativity as both outlet and lifelineReturning to childhood joys (like model railways) as a form of healing and self-connectionWhy ADHD brains often need novelty, movement, and autonomy to thriveThe importance of stepping away from systems that aren’t designed for neurodivergent mindsJel’s reflections on time blindness, executive dysfunction, and self-compassionHow self-awareness helped him stop trying to “fix” himself and start honouring what worksHis message for others diagnosed later in life: “You’re not broken. You’re just wired differently. And that wiring is brilliant.”Links:OLDER WEBSITE: https://older.co.nz/STUDIO 109: https://studio109.co.nz/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

Ver todos los episodios