Beyond Distracted

Beyond Distracted A neuroaffirming community for people living with ADHD - and those supporting them. For more information: https://www.beyond-distracted.com/

As psychologists with ADHD, we’re passionate about bridging the gap between diagnosis and support. We often hear well-meaning advice from neurotypical voices about how neurodiverse people can live happy and successful lives. As psychologists with lived experience of neurodiversity we often wonder: would the advice be different if it came from neurodiverse people? In Beyond Distracted, psychologist

s Anthony Brown and Meagan Cooke interview neurodiverse people who have found success in their fields not by masking who they are, but by embracing their unique ways of thinking, working, and being. We explore how they navigate their life and work, manage ADHD and what advice they offer to others hoping to do the same. Our goal is to challenge the stigma that still surrounds neurodiversity and demonstrate that with the right understanding and support, neurodiverse people can lead interesting, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. For those newly diagnosed, their families, and the wider community, these stories offer hope, validation, and real-world insight from people who truly understand.

“Once you figure out what you like, and then you focus in on that, you’re going to be really, really good at it.”In this...
03/06/2026

“Once you figure out what you like, and then you focus in on that, you’re going to be really, really good at it.”

In this episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, Anthony and Meagan chat with former AFL player 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰 about ADHD, elite sport, impulsivity, routine, and the challenge of figuring out how your brain works best.

Heath reflects on being diagnosed long before ADHD was widely understood, navigating school as the “naughty kid”, and why the structure of professional sport ended up being the perfect environment for his brain.

The conversation explores the light and dark sides of ADHD – how the same traits that can create challenges in one environment can become huge strengths in another.

It’s an honest conversation about identity, performance and self-awareness.

Listen to the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, out now wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/Ausg
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/i2BeVN

01/06/2026

In our latest episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐉𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 talks about the content she creates to flip the script on “normal” – using humour and an ADHD lens to help people see things differently and feel less alone.

Listen to the full episode here:

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/LRRS7V
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/L0xDUT

28/05/2026

We loved this moment from our latest podcast with 𝐉𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦.

If gamifying tasks helps EVERYONE stay engaged… then maybe ADHD brains aren’t the weird ones after all? 👀

Listen to the full episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 here:

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/LRRS7V
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/L0xDUT

24/05/2026

Whatever you get told about yourself is what you start to believe – which is why 𝐉𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 wishes we'd all stop looking at neurodiversity through a deficit-only lens.

Listen to the whole episode, including how she’s flipped the script through creating online content, here:

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/LRRS7V
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/L0xDUT

“We’re the entrepreneurs, the inventors, the creatives, the musicians, the artists and all those things.”In this episode...
20/05/2026

“We’re the entrepreneurs, the inventors, the creatives, the musicians, the artists and all those things.”

In this episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, Anthony and Meagan chat with 𝐉𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 (MyFavouriteJo) – neurodivergent creator, comedian and community builder – about masking, finding your people, and what happens when we stop viewing neurodivergence through a deficit-only lens.

Jo has built a community of hundreds of thousands online by using humour to flip the script on everyday neurotypical behaviour – helping people feel seen, understood, and a little less alone in the process.

It’s a funny, insightful and validating listen – we hope you enjoy it.

Listen to the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, out now wherever you get your podcasts.

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/LRRS7V
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/L0xDUT

18/05/2026

Tips and tricks not working?

Money educator and author Tina Mathams explains why understanding your money story – past and present – is the real key to improving your finances.

Listen to the full episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝:
🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/cWR28
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/SR0G

14/05/2026

It’s not that the financial advice is wrong – it just hasn’t been designed with your brain in mind.

Money educator and author Tina Mathams talks about bridging the gap between traditional money advice and what actually works for people with ADHD.

Listen to the full episode of Beyond Distracted:
🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/cWR28
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/SR0G

10/05/2026

There can be a lot of shame around money – especially when everyone else seems like they’ve got it all figured out.

Money educator and author 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐬 shares why asking for help can feel so hard, and why being open about things like missed bills or impulsive spending is the first step towards changing your habits.

Listen to the full episode of Beyond Distracted:
🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/cWR28
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/SR0G

“Financial tips and strategies are great, but once you have an awareness of why you behave the way you do, you can start...
06/05/2026

“Financial tips and strategies are great, but once you have an awareness of why you behave the way you do, you can start to make changes.”

Money is one of those things we’re expected to just figure out – but for a lot of people with ADHD, it’s not that simple.

In this episode of 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, Anthony and Meagan chat to 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐬 – money educator and author of ADHD Money – about strategies that work with neurodiverse brains, not against them.

We talk impulsive spending, avoidance, and why awareness is more powerful than any budgeting tool.

If you’ve ever wondered why money feels harder for you, this one's worth a listen.

Listen to the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, out now wherever you get your podcasts.

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/cWR28
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/SR0G

04/05/2026

“Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.”

For Ani Møller, one of the biggest shifts was realising that leadership isn’t about doing everything perfectly or pushing yourself to capacity.

It’s about the culture you create, the trust you build, and the relationships you invest in.

For neurodiverse people, leadership sometimes looks like setting boundaries, working within your capacity, and giving yourself permission to rest.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Beyond Distracted out now.

🎧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://linke.to/Mawwu
🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞: https://linke.to/ZORub

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