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Apr 2024
1h 4m

Renowned ADHD Activist: "I Felt Broken. ...

Alex Partridge
About this episode
Alex sits down with host of the ADHDAF podcast and ADHD activist, Laura Mears-Reynolds. Laura has recorded over 100 podcast episodes, and she's ready to share what she's learnt; as well as sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful personal ADHD journey. Expect to learn: Never before seen ADHD relationship tips, new techniques to manage RSD, how to spot a faili ... Show More
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