When I was late diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, YouTube channels such as Hayley Honeyman, Rach Does YouTube, I’m Autistic Now What?, and AuDHD Hub helped me make sense of both my diagnosis and many of the struggles I had experienced throughout life. Hearing people openly talk about their experiences made me feel seen, understood, and far less alone. A lot of things that had once felt confusing or shameful suddenly started to make sense.
Over time, I realised I wanted to give something back and add my own voice to the growing chorus of support for ADHD, Autism and AuDHD that exists online.

After years of masking, I made the decision to approach YouTube intentionally unmasked and unapologetic. 

Rather than presenting myself as another man in a suit, I chose to show up as I actually am in everyday life, which is something I have intentionally carried over into this website and my coaching approach too. 

One of my longest-standing special interests is the Goth subculture, so I decided to build the channel around a “Goth-Brained” aesthetic that reflects who I am and helps my work stand out in a way that feels authentically me. Having worked as a lecturer for many years, I also knew I wanted the channel to be educational, practical, and uplifting. 
 

Each of my AuDHD Bites videos are structured around:

•    understanding a specific AuDHD experience 
•    exploring why that experience happens 
•    reframing the shame or self-criticism often attached to the AuDHD experience 
•    and offering practical strategies that may help 
 

At its core, AuDHD Bites exists for the same reason this coaching website exists: to share what has helped me, develop understanding and self-compassion, and build a shared language that helps people better advocate for themselves and their needs.