Finding My User Manual

About Finding My User Manual

Learning to be human when no one gave you the instructions. Through personal stories, expert conversations, and unapologetically honest reflections, empowerment photographer Tigz Rice explores what it means to understand yourself, your needs, and how to thrive in a world that wasn’t built with everyone in mind, with some of the incredible humans she’s had the privilege of meeting along the journey.

Publisher

Tigz Rice

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Are You Performing Your Entire Life? | Scot Devine

   How much of your life is genuinely you... and how much of it is performance? In this episode of Finding My User Manual, I sit down with Scot Devine, founder of ArrowEye PR Communications, for a thoughtful conversation about authenticity, personal branding, performance, curiosity, creativity and what it means to feel more like yourself again. After more than 25 years working in strategic communications, helping founders, billionaires, global brands, activists and public figures tell better stories, Scot has spent much of his career helping other people become more compelling. Now, he’s turning that same curiosity inward. Scot talks about the difference between what he calls “performance mode” and “curiosity mode” - and how constantly trying to be interesting, charismatic or impressive can leave you feeling further away from yourself. At the heart of this conversation is a simple idea: if you stop worrying about whether you’re interesting enough and start becoming genuinely interested in the world around you, you may find it much easier to simply be yourself. TOPICS DISCUSSED • Why we feel the need to be interesting • Personal branding and identity • Growing up around performers and public attention • Introversion, extroversion and overstimulation • PR, media training and telling better stories • The pressure to perform in professional environments • Finding the balance between privacy and authenticity • Why “being yourself” can still require preparation • Therapy and self-discovery • Moving beyond constant achievement and productivity • Rediscovering creativity and play • Following curiosity without an end goal • Why niche communities can be so powerful • Open-mindedness, belief and human connection FIND SCOT DEVINEWebsite: https://www.arrow-eye.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotdevine/ABOUT TIGZ RICETigz Rice is an empowerment photographer and videographer based in London, UK. With an extensive background in burlesque and boudoir photography, she draws from her own lifetime of experience in defying beauty standards, along with more over 15 years of professional creative practise, to help others reconnect with their bodies, take up more space, curate their legacies and feel empowered, confident & seen. Beyond the studio, Tigz’s voice continues to shape the conversation around representation.Website: https://www.tigzrice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzriceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzriceFacebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRiceYoutube: www.youtube.com/tigzriceAFFILIATE/REFERRAL LINKSI make a commission when you make a purchase via the links & discount codes provided below, at no extra cost to you. If you choose to use them, thank you for supporting me and helping fund the content I create for this channel. Filmed on Riverside FM - https://riverside.partnerlinks.io/gwjipe2k1v9c Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro: https://www.adobe.com/?sdid=49F59KY6 Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ox1scu PODCAST DISCLAIMERFinding My User Manual is a podcast exploring lived experience and personal reflection. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Listening does not create any professional or therapeutic relationship with the host or guests. While shared in good faith, no guarantees are made regarding accuracy or applicability. You are responsible for how you interpret and use this content. If needed, please seek guidance from a qualified professional. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed. All opinions remain independent. By listening, you agree that the host and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on this content. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   When Your ADHD Coping Strategies Stop Working | Laura Mears-Reynolds

   In this episode of Finding My User Manual, I sit down with Laura Mears-Reynolds, founder and CEO of ADHDAF+ Charity and host of the ADHD AF podcast, for a refreshingly honest conversation about ADHD in women, perimenopause, late diagnosis, hyperfocus, self-acceptance and the power of finding people who truly understand you. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains conversation around difficult topics that some viewers/listeners may find distressing. Please read below for more detailed chapter descriptions and to make an informed decision on whether this episode is for you. Specific subjects discussed include: Mental Health, Depression, Neurodivergence, Perimenopause & Hormonal Health, Menstrual Bleeding, Medical Dismissal. If you're affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find support via the following links... UK: https://www.helplines.org/helplines/ Worldwide: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help Laura shares how understanding her own neurodivergence changed the way she sees herself, including the realisation that being “too much” can look very different when you finally understand your brain. We talk about RSD, urgency, difficulty switching off, hyperfocus and that very ADHD feeling that everything has to happen right now - even when nobody else is actually demanding it. A major part of the conversation explores ADHD and perimenopause, and how hormonal changes can make symptoms feel more intense or break down coping strategies that may have been working quietly in the background for years. Laura shares her own experience of sleep disruption, brain fog, changing periods and eventually having to push to be taken seriously when something clearly wasn’t right. We also talk about the pressure neurodivergent people can feel to keep functioning at the same level every day, even when energy, hormones, focus and capacity are constantly shifting - and why accepting that your best can look different from one day to the next can be a huge part of self-understanding. TOPICS DISCUSSED • ADHD in women • Late diagnosis and self-understanding • Perimenopause and ADHD symptoms • Hormones and neurodivergence • Hyperfocus and difficulty switching off • The pressure to act on everything immediately • RSD and feeling like you’re always about to get in trouble • Sleep and ADHD • Brain fog and changing cognitive capacity • Learning to work with your brain instead of against it • Why your best can look different every day • The importance of peer support and community • Self-acceptance after diagnosis • Advocating for yourself • Making ADHD support more accessible FIND LAURA MEARS-REYNOLDS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraisadhdaf ADHDAF+ Charity: https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk ADHDAF Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/adhdafpodcast FIND TIGZ RICE Website: https://www.tigzrice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzrice TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzrice Facebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRice Youtube: www.youtube.com/tigzrice PODCAST DISCLAIMER Finding My User Manual is a podcast exploring lived experience and personal reflection. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Listening does not create any professional or therapeutic relationship with the host or guests. While shared in good faith, no guarantees are made regarding accuracy or applicability. You are responsible for how you interpret and use this content. If needed, please seek guidance from a qualified professional. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed. All opinions remain independent. By listening, you agree that the host and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on this content. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   The Rise of Audio Erotica & Why Female Pleasure Matters | Deena Hendricks

   In this episode of Finding My User Manual, I welcome author and scriptwriter Deena Hendricks for a conversation about creativity, confidence, female pleasure, audio erotica, dark romance, self-belief and the power of following an idea all the way through.**CONTENT WARNING**This episode contains conversation around difficult topics that some viewers/listeners may find distressing. Please read below for more detailed chapter descriptions and to make an informed decision on whether this episode is for you. Specific subjects discussed include: Strong Language, Sexual Themes & Erotica, Female Pleasure, Consent & Boundaries, Online Safety. If you're affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find support via the following links...UK: https://www.helplines.org/helplines/Worldwide: https://www.helpguide.org/find-helpA major part of this episode explores the rise of audio erotica, particularly content created with women in mind. Deena explains how self-insert storytelling places the listener inside the story, why female pleasure is still underrepresented in mainstream media, and how writing around desire, intimacy and dark romance can create space for confidence, self-love and exploration.We also talk about the realities of working in a developing creative industry - from boundaries and representation to gender roles, sensitivity and the responsibility that comes with writing intimate content.TOPICS DISCUSSED• Taking your creative ideas seriously • The 1% rule for self-development • Breaking large goals into achievable steps • Building confidence through creativity • Why audio erotica is particularly popular with women • Female pleasure and representation in mainstream media • Dark romance, desire and self-discovery • Writing intimacy and emotionally charged stories • Creativity as a tool for self-love and personal growth • Self-belief and overcoming creative doubt• Gender roles and changing conversations around pleasure • Setting boundaries in the audio erotica industry • Representation, race and sensitivity in storytelling • Why progress rarely happens overnightFIND DEENA HENDRICKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deena.hendricks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deena.hendricksBuy The Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Euclid-rockstar-romance-metal-music/dp/B0FY2ZHXW7ABOUT TIGZ RICETigz Rice is an empowerment photographer and videographer based in London, UK. With an extensive background in burlesque and boudoir photography, she draws from her own lifetime of experience in defying beauty standards, along with more over 15 years of professional creative practise, to help others reconnect with their bodies, take up more space, curate their legacies and feel empowered, confident & seen. Beyond the studio, Tigz’s voice continues to shape the conversation around representation.Website: https://www.tigzrice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzriceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzriceFacebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRiceYoutube: www.youtube.com/tigzricePODCAST DISCLAIMERFinding My User Manual is a podcast exploring lived experience and personal reflection. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Listening does not create any professional or therapeutic relationship with the host or guests. While shared in good faith, no guarantees are made regarding accuracy or applicability. You are responsible for how you interpret and use this content. If needed, please seek guidance from a qualified professional. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed. All opinions remain independent. By listening, you agree that the host and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on this content. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t.

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