# Adult ADHD, Finally Explained (with Cate Osborn + Erik Gude)

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Podcast: [The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audhd-boss-neurodiversity-at-work-with-brett-whitmarsh-7118611)
Published: 2026-02-25T17:03:09+00:00
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## Resource

What was that moment you thought, “Oh… I think I have ADHD” ? In this episode, I’m joined by Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (Hey Gude) —the authors of The ADHD Field Guide for Adults —for a practical, honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live with ADHD as an adult . We talk about why so much “helpful” advice doesn’t work for ADHD brains, how to build systems you can restart without shame, and what support can look like when you’re late-diagnosed (including when ADHD overlaps with autism/AuDHD). And yes—we also go into the adult stuff: relationships, intimacy, sex, communication, and the parts of ADHD life people don’t always say out loud. In this episode, we cover: How Cate and Erik approached writing a book as two people with ADHD Executive dysfunction, motivation, and why “simple” solutions often fail ADHD-friendly systems, accommodations, and sustainable routines ADHD and relationships: intimacy, communication, and repair Self-compassion and personal responsibility—holding both at once The ADHD Field Guide for Adults If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe and leave a review—it helps more neurodivergent adults find the show.

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