Autism, ADHD and Us Three

About Autism, ADHD and Us Three

A late diagnosed mum’s guide to keeping calm through the chaos (or trying to!). Hello I'm Jenny. I'm a late diagnosed, AuDHD, elder millennial mum trying to figure out who I am post diagnosis and how I can best support my two AuDHD daughters. Come along with us for some relatable adventures, useful strategies and to help me create a safe and comfortable space for us all to grow together. Hit that subscribe button below for more info and to join the clan

Publisher

Jenny Lucas

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Jan 2024

Latest episode

1 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Nov 2026

   S4 E3 - What If You’re Not Broken? Anxiety, Shame & Permission to Be Yourself

   ```html Welcome back to Autism, ADHD and Us Three. In Season 4, Episode 3, Jenny is joined by Jen Bunting, the Sensitive Child Whisperer, who supports sensitive and neurodivergent children and their families through her CalmTalk method. This conversation starts with anxiety, but quickly becomes something bigger: what happens when you spend years experiencing things intensely without having the language to explain why. Jen shares what it was like growing up with anxiety that showed up physically as tummy aches, illness and overwhelm, while the adults around her struggled to understand what was happening. Jenny shares her own experience of debilitating anxiety after leaving Scotland for university at 18, and they explore how frightening it can be when your body is screaming that something is wrong but nobody, including you, understands what it means. They also talk about the beliefs that can form underneath those experiences: I’m weird. I’m broken. There’s something wrong with me. I should be able to cope with this. And then comes the really juicy bit: what if you stopped making yourself do things simply because that’s how people are “supposed” to do them? From Jen deciding that supermarkets aren’t worth the sensory and emotional cost, to Jenny questioning why the fuck she was Marie Kondo-folding everybody else’s T-shirts when nobody else cared, this episode is about permission slips, people pleasing, masking, shame and learning to spend your limited energy on the things that actually matter to you. They also explore how these beliefs begin in childhood, why behaviour often makes more sense when adults look beneath the surface, and how parents can help sensitive and neurodivergent children feel safer being exactly who they are. Jen explains the thinking behind her CalmTalk method, her work with parents and practitioners, her children’s book Just As You Are, and the new book she is writing about beliefs, shame, masking and helping children develop a stronger sense that they are okay as they are. Sometimes understanding your neurodivergence isn’t about discovering what you need to fix. It’s about realising you were never supposed to be living everybody else’s version of your life in the first place. Useful links 💜 Jen on Instagram: @thehighlysensitivechild 🌿 CalmTalk: https://calmtalkmethod.com (https://calmtalkmethod.com) ✨ Audhdistically Me: https://audhdistically.me (https://audhdistically.me) 📱 Jenny on Instagram: @audhdisticallyme Keywords autism, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodivergence, late diagnosis, anxiety, childhood anxiety, sensory overwhelm, shame, masking, people pleasing, core beliefs, self acceptance, unmasking, nervous system safety, neurodivergent children, neuroaffirming parenting, burnout, authenticity, CalmTalk method, Jen Bunting, Sensitive Child Whisperer, Autism ADHD and Us Three, Audhdistically Me, Jenny Lucas ```

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   S4 E2: Throw the Bedtime Rulebook in the Bin: Neurodivergent Kids and Sleep

   Welcome back to Autism, ADHD and Us Three. In this episode, Jenny is joined by children's nurse and sleep consultant Michelle Cyril to talk about neuroaffirming sleep and why traditional sleep advice often does not work for neurodivergent children and teenagers. Michelle shares the moment she realised that the strategies she used professionally were not working with her own neurodivergent children. Together, Jenny and Michelle explore sensory regulation, busy brains and bodies, transitions, PDA and what it really means to work with a child's brain instead of against it. Michelle also talks about the period she spent working with neurodiversity consultant Madeleine Woolgar, whose approach changed how she supports her own children. Madeleine's work is tailored to the individual family she is working with, so her specific recommendations are not covered here. Her details are in the links below. Jenny and Michelle discuss why calm and stillness are not always the answer, how movement and sensory activity can help some children settle, and why your child's natural sleep window may look completely different from other children's. Michelle explains why an earlier bedtime does not necessarily mean more sleep and how parents can rethink routines, baths and expectations. They also talk about the pressure parents put on themselves when sleep is difficult, why bedtime struggles are not a sign of failure, and how looking after your own regulation can make evenings easier for everyone. Ultimately, neuroaffirming sleep is about understanding the child in front of you and creating routines that support their brain, body and nervous system. Useful links Family Sleep Specialist: https://www.familysleepspecialist.co.uk/ (https://www.familysleepspecialist.co.uk/) Michelle's free parent resource: https://familysleepspecialist.co.uk/Parent (https://familysleepspecialist.co.uk/Parent) Neurodivergent Sleep Help Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodivergentsleephelp (https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodivergentsleephelp) Madeleine Woolgar, Neuro Embrace: https://www.neuro-embrace.com/ (https://www.neuro-embrace.com/) Madeleine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroembracingmadeleine (https://www.instagram.com/neuroembracingmadeleine) --------------------------------------- Join Reclaim Yourself: https://www.audhdistically.me/join-the-membership (https://www.audhdistically.me/join-the-membership) Work with Jenny: https://www.audhdistically.me/work-with-me (https://www.audhdistically.me/work-with-me) Positivity Pause newsletter: https://www.audhdistically.me/get-my-newsletter (https://www.audhdistically.me/get-my-newsletter) Buy Jenny's book: https://amzn.to/4o58FQf (https://amzn.to/4o58FQf) Audhdistically Me: https://www.audhdistically.me (https://www.audhdistically.me) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audhdistically.me (https://www.instagram.com/audhdistically.me) Keywords Neurodivergent sleep, neuroaffirming sleep, autism sleep, ADHD sleep, AuDHD children, neurodivergent teenagers, PDA, bedtime routines, sensory needs, sensory regulation, busy brain at bedtime, sleep window, low sleep needs, teenage sleep, bedtime battles, neuroaffirming parenting, parenting neurodivergent children, nervous system regulation, neurodiversity consultant, Madeleine Woolgar, Autism ADHD and Us Three, Audhdistically Me, Michelle Cyril.

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   S4 E1: Bluffing the World: Masking, Vulnerability & Being Seen

   Welcome back to Autism, ADHD and Us Three. It's the first episode of Season 4 - can you believe it?! In this episode, Jenny is joined by Daniel Curtis for a wide-ranging conversation about neurodivergence, diagnosis, masking, authenticity and what happens when you finally begin to understand yourself differently. Daniel shares his experience of being diagnosed with ADD and the psychiatrist who told him, very bluntly, that he was “bluffing the world every day”. Rather than simply giving him a diagnosis and sending him on his way, she asked him a much bigger question: now that you know this about yourself, what are you actually going to do differently? This episode explores masking, vulnerability, creativity, parenting neurodivergent children, the emotional impact of diagnosis and why there is no single correct way to process discovering that you are neurodivergent. Jenny and Daniel talk about the fear that can still surround diagnostic labels, why understanding a child’s neurodivergence can help us support them more effectively and the complicated mix of relief, anger, grief and self-understanding that can follow a diagnosis later in life. They also explore why authenticity requires vulnerability, why we often connect more deeply with people who are willing to show their imperfections and how understanding yourself can change the way you move through the world. The conversation turns to purpose, fulfilment and supporting other people through experiences you once had to navigate alone, as Jenny reflects on why so much of her own work comes from wanting other neurodivergent people to feel understood and less alone. At the heart of the conversation is one simple idea: you do not need to have everything figured out. Sometimes you just need to work out what the next right thing is. Useful links Find out more about Daniel Curtis: https://www.danielcurtishq.com/ (https://danielkurtishq.com/) Join the Reclaim Yourself membership waitlist or check whether doors are open: https://www.audhdistically.me/join-the-membership (https://www.audhdistically.me/join-the-membership) Work with Jenny, including 1:1 coaching and text coaching options: https://www.audhdistically.me/work-with-me (https://www.audhdistically.me/work-with-me) Sign up for Jenny’s weekly Positivity Pause newsletter: https://www.audhdistically.me/get-my-newsletter (https://www.audhdistically.me/get-my-newsletter) Buy Jenny’s book: https://amzn.to/4o58FQf (https://amzn.to/4o58FQf) Visit Audhdistically Me: https://www.audhdistically.me (https://www.audhdistically.me/) Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audhdistically.me (https://www.instagram.com/audhdistically.me) Keywords Late diagnosed autism, late diagnosed ADHD, AuDHD, ADD, adult ADHD diagnosis, adult autism diagnosis, neurodivergence, neurodivergent adults, masking, autistic masking, ADHD masking, unmasking, authenticity, vulnerability, self-discovery, neurodivergent identity, self-acceptance, late diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, parenting autistic children, parenting ADHD children, diagnostic labels, autism diagnosis, ADHD diagnosis, neurodivergent creativity, executive functioning, mental health, personal growth, self-awareness, neurodivergent community, neurodivergent support, resilience, Autism ADHD and Us Three, Audhdistically Me, Daniel Curtis.

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