our ADHD journey

Feeling the fear and doing it anyway

From Love is Blind to everyday life, Nicole shares how fear shows up loud, but courage means choosing anyway (shaky steps and all)

Nicole Grünewald-Bridi

Time Blindness and ADHD: Why It’s Not Just About Forgetting the Time

Natasha Hickling discusses what time blindness means, why it happens, and shares practical tips to help you work with your brain - not against it.

Natasha Hickling

4.5 min read

Why People-Pleasing Hits Different When You Have ADHD

People-pleasing might feel like kindness, but for ADHDers it’s often fear-driven. ADHD coach Tony Coward explores why it happens - and how to start setting boundaries.

Tony Coward

4.5 min read

Wandering with a Wandering Mind: Travel and ADHD

Nicole shares her experience travelling with ADHD. A funny and heartfelt glimpse into how she and Benaiah navigate the chaos like your favourite Love is Blind couple.

Nicole Grünewald-Bridi

4.5 min read

This Blog Almost Didn’t Happen (Because: ADHD and Also, Me)

get dopa ambassador Nicole from Netflix’s Love Is Blind opens up about the reality of starting (and finishing!) anything with ADHD.

Nicole Grünewald-Bridi

Feeling Everything All at Once: RSD and Emotional Intensity in ADHD

ADHD coach Franck Brown discusses the role Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) may play in your life, and provides actionable tips to help you cope.

Franck Brown

Leaning into the unknown - how saying "yes" reshaped my life

Steve shares his story on how saying “yes” helped him embrace ADHD, push past fear, and lean into the unknown – transforming his life.

Steve Whiteley

Neurodivergence and Dating Apps - Modern Love

Dating apps pose unique challenges for neurodivergent individuals. Jamie Johnston explains the journey with Mattr to provide a safe, inclusive platform fostering genuine connections and understanding.

Jamie Johnston

My Journey from ADHD Impulse Spending to Money Mastery

ADHD can complicate money management. Discover how understanding my ADHD transformed my financial habits and led to the creation of the Mad About Money app.

Maddy Alexander-Grout

ADHD and perimenopause: understanding the overlap

ADHD symptoms often worsen during perimenopause due to hormonal fluctuations affecting neurotransmitter levels. Dr. Katie Hodgkinson explains the connection and offers guidance on managing these changes.

Dr Katherine Hodgkinson

Black Women and ADHD - The Hidden Struggle

ADHD doesn't discriminate by gender or race, so why does diagnosis and treatment differ depending on skin colour? Abigail Agyei MBE offers some insight into the issue.

Abigail Agyei

ADHD in the Workplace: Why Neuroinclusivity Matters

Josh Goodison, founder of NeuroBridge, explores the importance of embracing neurodivergence in the workplace and shares actionable tips for creating inclusive, high-performing teams.

Josh Goodison

Harnessing Habit Stacking for ADHD: Small Steps, Big Changes

Habit stacking is a powerful tool to create positive change, especially for individuals with ADHD. Using established habits as triggers for new behaviours, reduces mental load and builds consistency.

Tony Coward

Policing with ADHD: How Justice Sensitivity Shaped My Journey

Carl Mumford shares how his passion for justice sensitivity influenced his policing career, and how a late ADHD diagnosis led to a whole new way of life.

Carl Mumford

Founder story - Things I've Learned About Romantic Relationships

Founder Matt struggled to find love until his ADHD diagnosis helped him understand his busy brain. He shares his journey and offers some practical relationship tips.

Matt Buff

9 min read

The World's Most Successful Neurodivergent Celebrities

From creative hyperfocus to relentless determination, find out how ADHD has been a driving force in helping these neurodiverse celebrities achieve success in their chosen careers.

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Brilliant Minds: Exploring Famous Inventors with ADHD

The brilliance of history's most famous inventors with ADHD. Discover how their unique perspectives fuelled innovation in science, technology, and beyond.

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ADHD and PMDD - Exploring the Connection

ADHD and PMDD are linked, with menstrual cycle awareness helping manage symptoms. Lisa Higgins shares how understanding can improve well-being and mitigate mood and physical symptoms.

Madison Ashworth

The Five Emotional Stages Of Receiving An Adult ADHD Diagnosis

get dopa founder Matt shares his emotional journey post-ADHD diagnosis, from shock and resentment to acceptance and embracing ADHD as part of his identify.

Matt Buff

Comedians with ADHD - Unleashing the Power of Neurodiversity

Spontaneity, creativity, impulsiveness. Sound familiar? Read on to find out how the traits of ADHD are also the traits required to be a brilliant stand-up comedian.

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Wellness from Within. Embracing Holistic Practices for ADHD

Explore holistic ADHD management in psychologist Jessica Valentine's insightful article, offering strategies from self-compassion to meditation for a balanced, empowered approach.

Jessica Valentine

How To Choose An ADHD Life Coach

Natasha Hickling, ADHD coach, explains coaching benefits: goal setting, time management, focus, and emotional regulation. Get tips for choosing the right coach.

Natasha Hickling

Highs and Lows of ADHD and Social Media Content Creation

Chris navigates societal misconceptions and online backlash after his adult ADHD diagnosis, finding solace in the neurodivergent community, leading to a new career as a coach.

Chris Hood