Recommendations
A curated collection of recommended apps, books, podcasts, articles, and tools to support your wellbeing, relationships, and everyday life.
Apps
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Focus Mate
NEURODIVERGENCE
Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.
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Dubbi
NEURODIVERGENCE
A body-doubling app (created by ADHD creators) that helps you complete everyday tasks alongside guided videos.
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Goblin Tools
NEURODIVERGENCE
A suite of simple, neurodivergent-friendly tools that break tasks down, estimate effort, and make overwhelming jobs more manageable.
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Insight Timer
NEURODIVERGENCE
A free meditation app offering guided sessions, music, and talks to support mindfulness, sleep, and stress reduction.
Books / Audiobooks
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![Book cover of 'The Year I Met My Brain' by Matilda Boseley, with colorful stars and dots around the title. Subtitle indicates it's a travel companion for adults who have just found out they have ADHD.]()
The year I met my brain
NEURODIVERGENCE
A relatable and science-backed exploration of ADHD that helps readers better understand how their brain works.
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![Book cover titled 'A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD' with colorful overlapping petal shapes at the top and a beige background. Subtitle includes embracing neurodiversity and breaking barriers.]()
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
NEURODIVERGENCE
A practical and empowering guide designed specifically to help women manage ADHD with self-compassion and structure.
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![Book cover titled "Dirty Laundry" by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery, featuring a laundry basket with mixed clothes.]()
Dirty Laundry
NEURODIVERGENCE
An honest, humorous look at living and loving with ADHD, offering insights for both individuals and their partners.
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![Book cover titled 'The ADHD Effect on Marriage' with a broken red heart and subtitle 'Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps' by Melissa Orlov.]()
The ADHD effect on marriage
NEURODIVERGENCE
A practical guide to understanding how ADHD impacts relationships and how couples can rebuild connection and trust.
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![Book cover titled "Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders" with a subtitle "How to start, survive and thrive in leadership" by Dr. Nancy Doyle, featuring a small illustrated owl perched on a branch.]()
Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders
NEURODIVERGENCE
Shares powerful stories and lessons from neurodivergent leaders, highlighting strengths-based approaches to work, leadership, and life.
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Fierce Intimacy
RELATIONSHIPS
Explores honest, vulnerable conversations about relationships, helping listeners build deeper emotional connection and communication.
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![Book cover with large pink and blue letters 'U' and 'S', and title text 'Reconnect with Your Partner and Build a Loving and Lasting Relationship' by Terrence Real, with Penguin logo at the bottom right corner.]()
Us
RELATIONSHIPS
A relationship-focused podcast unpacking the realities of modern love, conflict, and partnership in a relatable, down-to-earth way.
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![Book cover titled 'Dopamine Nation' by Anna Lembke, MD, with a colorful watercolor splash design.]()
Dopamine Nation
MENTAL HEALTH
A compelling look at pleasure, addiction, and balance in the modern world, explaining how dopamine drives our behaviours and how to regain control.
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![Cover of a book titled 'The Co-Parenting Method' by Marcie Shaoul, featuring colorful circles and the subtitle 'Six steps to raise happy kids after separation and divorce.']()
The Co-Parenting Method
PARENTING
A practical guide to navigating separation while prioritising children, with clear frameworks for respectful and effective co-parenting.
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![Book cover titled "The Art of Spending Money" by Morgan Housel, featuring a origami crane made of dollar bills.]()
The Art of Spending Money
MENTAL HEALTH
Reframes our relationship with money, helping you spend in a way that aligns with your values and brings genuine satisfaction.
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This is ADHD
**NEURODIVERGENCE**
An empowering and accessible guide to understanding ADHD, blending science with lived experience to support self-awareness and growth.
Podcasts
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Where should we begin
RELATIONSHIPS
Real couples share real therapy sessions, offering deep insight into love, conflict, and human connection.
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![Podcast cover art with yellow sunburst background and purple text that reads 'conflict stories' with smaller text 'with Sam + Scott!']()
Conflict Stories
RELATIONSHIPS
Breaks down real-life conflict scenarios, helping listeners understand dynamics and navigate difficult conversations more effectively.
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Hidden Brain
RELATIONSHIPS
Explores the psychology behind human behaviour, decision-making, and relationships through research and storytelling.
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![A cartoon-style illustration with the title 'Wires Autism?' and the subtitle 'Diagnosed late, here to educate,' against a teal background with a grid pattern. There is a drawing of a pink and green microphone or medical device at the bottom right, and notes 'Autism + ADHD = Au-DHD' and 'Neurodivergent sisters'.]()
WTF is AuDHD
NEURODIVERGENCE
A relatable and insightful podcast unpacking the intersection of autism and ADHD through lived experience and education.
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![Podcast cover art for 'Grey Areas' with Petra Bagust, featuring a smiling woman in a pink outfit sitting with her hand under her chin, on a pink background.]()
Grey Areas
RELATIONSHIPS
Dives into the messy, nuanced parts of life and relationships that don’t have clear right or wrong answers.
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![A promotional poster featuring Dr. Chatterjee with the message 'Feel Better, Live More' in bold text, and a portrait of Dr. Chatterjee against a teal background.]()
Feel Better Live More
MENTAL HEALTH
Focuses on simple, practical ways to improve mental and physical wellbeing in everyday life.
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![Podcast cover art for 'Divergent Conversations,' featuring images of Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale on a blue background with microphone graphic, announcing new episodes every Friday.]()
Divergent Conversations
RELATIONSHIPS
Centres neurodivergent voices and experiences, offering insight, validation, and practical strategies.
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The Separation Guide
DIVORCE
Supports individuals navigating separation with guidance, reassurance, and practical next steps.
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The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
WOMENS HEALTH
Provides expert-led conversations around hormones, menopause, and women’s health.
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Divorce Coaches Academy
DIVORCE
Offers guidance and support for navigating divorce with clarity, structure, and emotional resilience.
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ADHD For Smart Ass Women
NEURODIVERGENCE
A bold, empowering podcast helping women understand and embrace their ADHD in a practical, no-nonsense way.
Articles / Research
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ADHD & Sleep Problems
NEURODIVERGENCE
Explains the connection between ADHD and sleep challenges, with practical tips for improving rest and daily functioning.
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RSD Hurts My Marriage
NEURODIVERGENCE
Explores how rejection sensitivity can impact relationships and offers strategies to navigate emotional triggers with more awareness.
Links to Helpful Organisations
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Fair Way Resolutions
MEDIATION
Provides professional mediation and dispute resolution services to help people navigate conflict constructively.
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ADHD NZ
NEURODIVERGENCE
Offers support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families living with ADHD.
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Autism NZ
NEURODIVERGENCE
Provides resources, support, and community for autistic individuals and those who support them.
