ADHDifference

Created by Julie and Jel Legg, both diagnosed with ADHD in their fifties, ADHDifference challenges the misconception that ADHD only affects young people. Drawing from full lives, careers, and relationships prior to their diagnoses, they share a unique perspective as older adults with ADHD.

Their mission is to foster understanding by sharing personal, relatable experiences in informal, unscripted, and honest conversations. Choosing "ADHDifference" over "disorder" reflects their belief that ADHD is a difference in brain wiring, not just a clinical label.

Julie is an ADHD author (The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD - HarperCollins NZ, 2024) and ADHD advocate.

Guest

Ashley Cairns

Ashley Cairns (New Zealand) is a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor originally from just outside Syracuse, New York. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors from SUNY Potsdam in 2008 and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counselling with Honors from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2010, Ashley relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, in 2012. Her career has spanned various roles in community mental health, including gambling counseling, residential care, and helpline support.

In 2019, Ashley pivoted from community health to establish her own therapy practice, leading to the creation of A Change for Better (ACFB)—a comprehensive platform that connects the public with therapists and provides resources for professionals growing their practices.

https://ashleycairns.com/

Guest appearance on:

ADHDifference - A CHANGE FOR BETTER + guest Ashley Cairns