
Hosted by Ellie AuDHD of AuDHD and then some. · EN

Sometimes we don’t need advice — we just need a moment to breathe. 🌿This guided mindfulness session is for the exhausted minds, anxious hearts, and overwhelmed nervous systems needing a little softness today.

“I feel like I’m just pretending…and one day people are going to realise I don’t actually know what I’m doing.”The worst part?You can be doing really well… and still feel like a fraud.I talked about imposter syndrome in today’s episode — especially how it shows up with AuDHD and masking.If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone.

Sunday Round Up is live 💜 on patreon A little voice note from me talking you through everything coming this week on AuDHD & Then Some patreon …✨ Free course with a hypnotherapist✨ Free AuDHD support group✨ New guided relaxation drop✨ 24-page burnout guide (usually paid 👀)Come have a listen and join the chaos https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Why do some AuDHD adults put off brushing their teeth even when they know they need to? In this quick episode I talk about task initiation, sensory issues, transitions, burnout, and why simple daily tasks can feel harder than they look.

Why do so many people with ADHD and AuDHD burnout feel guilty when they try to rest? In this quick episode I explore burnout, productivity pressure, masking, and why slowing down can feel uncomfortable for ADHD/autistic minds. If resting makes you feel lazy or anxious, this one may resonate.

Why do so many AuDHD people struggle to say no? In this quick episode I talk about people pleasing, masking, fear of rejection, guilt, and why setting boundaries can feel so hard for ADHD/autistic minds. If you always put others first and feel drained after, this one may resonate.

A quick A–Z of masking and the different ways it can show up in neurodivergent people. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to copying others, hiding overwhelm, and rehearsing conversations—this is a short breakdown of common masking behaviours and why they can feel so exhausting.

Why can something as simple as having a shower feel so difficult sometimes?In this episode I explore executive dysfunction, sensory overwhelm, transitions, and why hygiene tasks can feel much harder for AuDHD brains than people realise.If you’ve ever wanted to shower but just couldn’t get yourself to do it, this is a gentle reminder that you’re not lazy or failing — your brain may just need a softer way in.

Why do so many neurodivergent people feel different, misunderstood, or out of place? In this episode I explore identity, masking, and the hidden emotional impact of feeling unlike everyone else. A gentle AuDHD reflection for anyone who has ever wondered where they fit in.

Trying to stick to a routine but your brain just won’t cooperate?In this short AuDHD reflection, we explore why routine can feel so hard with ADHD / AuDHD — and how it’s not a failure, it’s how your nervous system works.If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, frustrated, or like you “should be able to just stick to things”… this one’s for you 💛