This episode is real, raw, and deeply personal. Today, I sit down with Olivia (@mynewnnormal_), who is currently navigating the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway as she seeks an ADHD diagnosis.
She isn’t officially diagnosed yet—she’s on the waitlist—but in this conversation, Olivia opens up about exactly what that experience feels like. The doubts, the emotional highs and lows, and the relief of finally feeling like things are making sense.
What makes her journey even more layered? She’s also a mum to an autistic child, balancing her own struggles while advocating for him at the same time.
This isn’t a clinical, polished discussion. It’s real life. It’s messy, unfiltered, and deeply relatable. If you’re on your own path to an ADHD diagnosis—or raising a neurodivergent child while figuring out your own neurodivergence—you’ll feel right at home in this conversation.
What We Cover in This Episode:
✔ Olivia’s journey to self-discovery – When did she first start suspecting she had ADHD?
✔ The emotional rollercoaster of waiting for an assessment – The self-doubt, the validation, and everything in between.
✔ The Right to Choose (RTC) pathway – How she accessed it and what the process has been like so far.
✔ Parenting an autistic child while seeking your own diagnosis – The balancing act, the guilt, and the moments of clarity.
✔ How she’s finding life right now – The struggles, the wins, and what’s helping her get through it all.
✔ Advice for others in the same boat – What she wishes she knew before starting this process.
Key Takeaways:
✨ Getting diagnosed as an adult is a process—emotionally and practically.
✨ The waiting can feel like limbo, but knowing yourself better is powerful.
✨ Parenting a neurodivergent child while questioning your own neurodivergence is A LOT—but you’re not alone.
✨ There’s no ‘right way’ to navigate this—what matters is that you’re taking steps that feel right for you.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
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