Nella

About Nella

Welcome to Nella. This is a podcast about understanding ourselves more deeply. Through honest conversations, personal stories and thought-provoking guests, we'll explore the ideas that shape our lives - from ADHD and creativity to music, ambition, relationships, health and the pursuit of meaningful work. I'm Nella, an Irish singer-songwriter, featured solo vocalist on World of Warcraft, founder of ADHDiversity, and executive coach to founders, leaders, creatives and high performers. My work has always been driven by one question: What becomes possible when we truly understand ourselves? I don't believe life is about having all the answers. I think it's about asking better questions, staying curious, and building a life that's deeply aligned with who we are. If you've ever felt different, driven, misunderstood, or simply curious about what makes people thrive, you're in the right place. Because the quality of your life is shaped by the quality of your understanding of yourself. Welcome. I'm glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Nella Dwyer

Category

arts · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2026

Latest episode

3 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jul 2026

   The Hidden Cost of Fear

   This week, I noticed the same pattern appearing everywhere. In conversations this week I realised we often spend our energy solving the problem that feels safest instead of the one that's actually holding us back. In this episode, I explore the hidden cost of fear, the power of asking better questions, why identifying the real first step changes everything, and the lessons I've learned. Please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review if you're enjoying these conversations, and share it with someone who might need to hear it. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message or leave a comment. I read every one Enjoying the podcast? If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you followed the show and shared it with someone who'd enjoy it too. Work with me: Executive ADHD coaching, Intensives Neurodiversity Consultancy or Speaking: https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery @adhdiversity Music: Listen to my latest releases: https://linktr.ee/nellaiamnella @nellaiamnella Follow me for new episodes, music and behind-the-scenes updates. Thank you for being here. Nella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   What if we're exactly where we are meant to be?

   Have you ever felt like you're behind? Like life isn't happening quickly enough. Like you've missed your chance. Like everyone else seems to know where they're going while you're still trying to figure it out. In this episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on self-trust, difficult chapters, manifestation, intuition, ADHD, motherhood, music, and the lessons that only make sense in hindsight. From becoming a mother at 15, to building a music career, to coaching hundreds of people with ADHD, I've noticed something surprising: I've never once been able to predict the most important things that were about to happen to me. We explore why so many of us struggle to trust ourselves, why we constantly look outside ourselves for answers, and whether the chapters we most want to escape are often the very chapters shaping who we're becoming. What if we're not behind? What if we're exactly where we're meant to be? If you'd like to work with me, learn more about ADHD coaching feel free ot book a call in link , or follow my music journey, you can connect with me on social media @adhdiverstiy and @nellaiamnella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Radical Acceptance: The Skill That Changed My Life

   This week, I’m diving into one of the most powerful psychological tools I’ve ever learned - Radical Acceptance. After missing last week’s episode due to a sudden death in my family, I found myself returning to a DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) skill that has helped me through some of the most difficult periods of my life, from grief and heartbreak to career setbacks, uncertainty, and waiting years for major life changes. In this episode, I explore: • What Radical Acceptance actually is (and what it isn't) • Why acceptance is not the same as approval • The difference between pain and suffering • How resisting reality keeps us stuck • The concepts of willingness vs willfulness • Why ADHD brains often struggle with acceptance and certainty • How Radical Acceptance helped me navigate grief, relationships, career challenges, and life's unexpected detours • Practical ways to start using this skill in your own life Sometimes freedom doesn't come from changing the situation. It comes from accepting the reality of it and deciding how you want to move forward. If you've ever found yourself asking "Why did this happen?" or wishing reality were different, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Acceptance is not approval. You can't change reality by refusing to accept it. Radical Acceptance is a practice, not a one-time decision. Letting go of resistance creates space for healing, growth, and clarity. #RadicalAcceptance #DBT #Singersongwriter #ADHD #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalRegulation #NellaPodcast Work With Nella If you're a high-performing adult with ADHD and you'd like support with focus, emotional regulation, productivity, confidence, relationships, leadership, or creating a life that actually works for your brain, I'd love to help. I offer Executive ADHD Coaching for entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and professionals worldwide. 📅 Book a complimentary discovery call: https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery 📱 Connect with me: Instagram: nellaiamnella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   20 May 2026

   ADHD, The Artist’s Journey & The Power of Asking for Help

   In this episode of Nella, Nella talks honestly about ADHD, hyper-independence, creativity, ambition, asking for help, manifestation, emotional resilience, music, Los Angeles, investors, loneliness, reinvention, and building an unconventional life. Someone recently asked her if she was “looking for someone to save her” - and it sparked a much deeper conversation about neurodivergence, support, self-trust, visionary thinking, and the difference between rescue and connection. This episode explores: the paradoxical nature of ADHD why highly creative people often struggle to ask for support taking chances before feeling fully ready the power of asking trusting your path even during uncertainty and transition Instagram: @nellaiamnella @adhdiversity Book an ADHD Executive Coaching intro call: https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   13 May 2026

   I nearly didn't record this

   In this episode, Nella explores ADHD, songwriting and the hidden cost of waiting to feel ready. In this intimate episode, she reflects on perfectionism, creative overwhelm, period-brain, and the pressure to show up only when everything feels polished. She also shares how almost turning around before a chance meeting with Russell Brower could have changed the course of her life and connection to be the solo vocalist on blockbuster 250 million player video game, World of Warcraft. A reflective conversation on imperfect action, intuition, self-trust and why some of the most meaningful moments happen before we feel certain. Follow Nella: Instagram - https://instagram.com/nellaiamnella Book an ADHD Coaching Discovery Call - https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery ADHD, Executive Coaching & Neurodiversity Content - https://instagram.com/adhdiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   7 May 2026

   Unmasking

   In this episode, Nella explores ADHD masking, identity, creativity and the hidden cost of performing “normally.” A reflective conversation about unmasking, songwriting, perfectionism, people pleasing, nervous system exhaustion, self-trust and what it means to authentically become more yourself again. Follow Nella: Instagram - https://instagram.com/nellaiamnella Book an Executive ADHD Coaching Discovery Call - https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery ADHD, Executive Coaching & Neurodiversity Content - https://instagram.com/adhdiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   6 May 2026

   Why I'm doing this

   Introduction to Nella, a podcast. Follow Nella: Main Instagram - https://instagram.com/nellaiamnella Book an ADHD Coaching Discovery Call - https://calendly.com/coachnella/discovery ADHD, Coaching & Neurodiversity Content - https://instagram.com/adhdiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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