In this episode of The ADHD Reframed Project Podcast, host Emma Craven speaks with ADHD coach Michael Ling about their personal experiences with ADHD, the impact of diagnosis, and the importance of understanding neurodiversity. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, including emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity, and explore the Hunter-Farmer theory as a way to understand different brain types. Michael shares insights into his coaching practice.

Michael's website link is: https://www.michaellingcoaching.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Personal Journeys

08:38 The Impact of Diagnosis on Life

17:14 Understanding ADHD: The Hunter-Farmer Theory

25:51 Coaching and Support for ADHD

Unlocking the ADHD puzzle — Girls, diagnosis journeys, and how to rock your neurodivergence with r

Ever wondered how a woman diagnosed at 49 can turn her ADHD into superhero power? Well, grab your coffee — or maybe your Post-it notes — because today’s episode is a whirlwind of insights, hilarious truths, and the kind of passion that makes you want to jump on the ADHD bandwagon ASAP.

In this episode:

• Cynthia shares her epic 33-year journey from diagnosis to nonprofit founder.
• How early screening for girls under 8 can save decades of trauma (and how it’s actually happening in the UK and US).

• Practical tips for parents and teachers to spot inattentive ADHD in girls.
• The power of community — women united in their ADHD advocacy.
• How humor, self-compassion, and a little bit of chaos can be your best allies.
• Cynthia's personal diagnosis story.
• The importance of reframing ADHD from “deficit” to “difference”

Resources & Links:

• ⁠Inattentive Type ADHD Coalition⁠
• ⁠Find the ADHD Girls⁠

• ⁠ADHD Reframed Project on Instagram⁠
• ⁠ADHD Reframed Project on Facebook

00:00 - Welcome to the ADHD Reframe Project — Let’s talk diagnosis, girls, and making a difference!

02:08 - The big goal: Screen all children with ADHD in the US and UK.

03:38 - Spotting the silent signs of ADHD in young girls before age eight.

04:37 - Why your child's checklist can help make the diagnosis smoother.

06:20 - The trauma young girls face without early diagnosis — heartbreaking but important.

07:18 - Cynthia’s diagnosis journey straight from the “Wild West” of ADHD. 08:00 - How medication changed everything and the power of being self-aware.

09:28 - The “mask” young girls wear and what parents, teachers, and friends can do.

11:52 - Hidden strengths: Creativity, storytelling, and unique gifts of girls with ADHD.

13:22 - Simple clues for spotting inattentive ADHD in girls — and why one clue isn’t enough.

15:50 - The difference between inattentive and combined ADHD explained — with flair.

16:18 - g story — from “stressed and misunderstood” to “fully embracing it.”

20:10 - Building a community of women who care: Commit to raising awareness.

21:08 - The inspiring “Letters to Our Young Selves” — a gift to yourself and future generations.

22:05 - How to become a “Committed Partner” in the ADHD awareness movement.

23:26 - Raising awareness online and supporting each other through social media.

25:22 - Emma’s commitment: Creating campaigns and spreading the word far and wide.

26:14 - Women solving women’s problems: Why we’ve got to do this ourselves.

27:26 - The chaos of tech glitches — and why patience is just part of the ADHD ride.

28:22 - Our mutual understanding: The special bond of women with ADHD.

29:22 - Growing a virtual impact.

31:38 - What motivates this tireless work — making a real difference in lives.

33:33 - Why Emma is obsessed with ADHD and how that fuels her journey.

34:54 - Future goals: Becoming ADHD psychologists in training (or maybe just saving the world one diagnosis at a time).

37:51 - The power of optimistic self-talk and resilience in daily life.

39:10 - Reframing ADHD from “horrific” to “harnessable” — because perspective is everything.

40:20 - Using the brain’s natural quirks as tools, not obstacles.

4102 - Final rally cry: If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, girl, you’re probably ADHD, and that’s your superpower.

And hey, if this episode made you laugh, cry, or just feel a little less alone in the chaos — tell a friend. Because the biggest superpower of all? Connecting with each other.