AuDHD and Then Some.

About AuDHD and Then Some.

AuDHD and Then Some™ is a podcast about neurodivergence, trauma, recovery and the complicated reality of being human. Hosted by Ellie AuDHD, conversations are honest, down-to-earth and often deeply personal, exploring ADHD, autism, AuDHD, burnout, relationships, addiction and recovery, mental health, identity, trauma and the experiences that shape us. Alongside Ellie's lived experience, you'll hear long-form conversations with guests from around the world sharing their stories, knowledge and perspectives. On the 1st of every month, Ellie is joined by co-host Tasha for a free-flowing AuDHD conversation, taking one topic and properly getting into it. You'll also find occasional solo episodes where Ellie talks candidly about AuDHD, life, recovery, relationships and whatever else her brain has decided needs discussing that day. No pretending we've got everything figured out. No perfect version of neurodivergence. Just real conversations that help us understand ourselves and each other a little better. Learn. Connect. Feel less alone. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. 👕 Ellie AuDHD: https://www.ellieaudhd.com/ (https://www.ellieaudhd.com/) 🔗 Community, events, support & everything else: https://ellieaudhd.co.uk/ (https://ellieaudhd.co.uk/) Want to be a guest on AuDHD and Then Some™? Send Ellie AuDHD a message on PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/ellieaudhdhostlink (https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/ellieaudhdhostlink)

Publisher

Ellie AuDHD Capstick

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

135 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   The CALM Process: Stress, Burnout and Choosing Yourself with Lolita Guarin

   This episode discusses parental alcoholism, childhood emotional abuse, violence within the home, chronic stress and unhealthy relationships. Please listen with care. When does being busy become living in survival mode? And how can the coping mechanisms that once protected us eventually lead to burnout and self-abandonment? In this episode of AuDHD and Then Some, Ellie speaks with Lolita Guarin, bestselling author, speaker, book coach and creator of the CALM Process. Lolita grew up in Lithuania during the Soviet era in a home affected by alcoholism, fear and emotional uncertainty. She shares how that environment shaped her anxiety, hypervigilance and desire for control, and how those survival patterns continued into adulthood after she moved to America. Together, Ellie and Lolita explore: • The difference between ordinary stress and survival mode • How childhood environments shape our adult stress responses • Why familiar patterns can feel safer than healthy change • Self-abandonment, boundaries and rebuilding self-trust • Why people remain loyal to behaviours and relationships that hurt them • The practical thinking behind Lolita’s CALM Process • Limiting what causes harm and multiplying what genuinely helps • Turning painful experiences into writing, wisdom and purpose • Finding the courage to honour our own needs This is a vulnerable, funny and deeply insightful conversation about recognising the patterns we have inherited, asking how they are still serving us and choosing not to abandon ourselves any longer. Connect with Lolita and explore her work: Website: https://www.beamazingyou.com/ (https://www.beamazingyou.com/) Book a personal session with Lolita: https://beamazingyou.lpages.co/book-a-session/ (https://beamazingyou.lpages.co/book-a-session/) Follow AuDHD and Then Some on your preferred podcast platform for more honest conversations about neurodivergence, trauma, recovery and the complicated reality of being human. :::

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   How to Create More Joy, Play and Connection with Your Children with Craig Parks

   How can we create more connection with our children when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed and simply trying to get everyone through the day? In this joyful and practical conversation, Ellie speaks with Craig Parks, a parenting educator, musician, former camp director and proud father of two. Craig has spent decades working with children and training adults to bring out their best. He also shares his experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum and creating Parks Party Central, a weekly show made with his daughter. Together, Ellie and Craig explore how the smallest moments in family life can have the greatest impact. Craig explains how our voice, presence and mindset can transform moments of stress, conflict and nagging into opportunities for play, laughter and meaningful connection. They also discuss Craig’s Parenting A to E approach, the role of music in family life, creating fun without screens or expensive activities, and why parents don’t need to completely change their lives to strengthen their relationships with their children. Topics include: • Reducing stress and nagging in family life • Building stronger relationships through ordinary moments • Using music, ritual and play to create connection • Parenting an autistic child • Creating meaningful memories without spending money • Helping children feel seen and understood • Finding creativity when you feel exhausted • Moving away from perfect parenting • Craig’s Parenting A to E approach • Simple ideas parents can try immediately This episode is a hopeful reminder that relationships are built through the moments we already have. Small, intentional changes can create more joy, laughter and love in our homes, and over time, those moments become the relationship. Learn more about Craig, explore Parenting A to E and receive a free resource to help deepen connection with your child: https://www.parentingharmony.com/ (https://www.parentingharmony.com/)

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Adopting Grace: Korean Adoption, Identity and Self-Worth with Anna Jinja

   Content note: This episode discusses adoption, abandonment, family estrangement and uncertainty surrounding adoption origin stories. Please listen with care if these subjects feel personal to you. What happens when rejection from other people becomes the way we reject ourselves? In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, Ellie is joined by Anna Jinja Mather, an author, broadcaster and international adoptee who was born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Iowa. Anna shares how adoption shaped her understanding of identity, family and belonging. She discusses the story she was given about her beginnings, the questions she now carries about its accuracy, and why she has not yet returned to Korea or taken a DNA test. Together, Ellie and Anna explore the lasting effects of rejection and abandonment, the search for external validation, and Anna’s belief that the most damaging rejection can be the rejection we direct towards ourselves. Anna explains what it means to “adopt and foster ourselves”, choosing to nurture our own worth, identity and potential instead of waiting for somebody else to confirm that we are lovable. They also discuss Anna’s book, Adopting Grace, how writing became part of her healing, the families we choose, becoming a stepmother and step-grandmother, and the importance of approaching life with kindness, curiosity and humour. Topics include: • International and transracial adoption • Rejection, abandonment and self-worth • Identity and the search for belonging • Questioning adoption origin stories • DNA testing and the fear of changing your personal narrative • Chosen family, step-parenting and unexpected love • Writing as a form of healing • Anna’s book, Adopting Grace • Learning to adopt and foster yourself • Choosing kindness and curiosity This conversation is a reminder that whatever rejection you have experienced, you do not have to continue rejecting yourself. You are worthy of love, belonging and the opportunity to become the person you hope to be. Connect with Anna Jinja: Website: https://www.annajinja.com/ (https://www.annajinja.com/) Buy Adopting Grace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adopting-Grace-Anna-Jinja-ebook/dp/B0DJZPQ44K (https://www.amazon.com/Adopting-Grace-Anna-Jinja-ebook/dp/B0DJZPQ44K) Buy Adopting Grace through UK Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/adopting-grace-anna-jinja/eb4507565923a3cd (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/adopting-grace-anna-jinja/eb4507565923a3cd) Listen to The Anna Jinja Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2185315 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2185315) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnnaJinjaShow (https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnnaJinjaShow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annajinjashow/ (https://www.instagram.com/annajinjashow/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annajinjashow (https://www.facebook.com/annajinjashow) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-jinja-mather-5440794 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-jinja-mather-5440794) X: https://x.com/annajinjashow (https://x.com/annajinjashow)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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