"Different is not bad"
“There are three things extremely hard—steel, a diamond, and to know one's self.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Before we can truly connect with others, we must first connect with ourselves. In this thought-provoking episode, I speak with Caroline Beresford, ADHD Coach, Consultant and Founder of The Advocacy Project (TAP), about understanding the ADHD brain—not as a deficit, but as a different ability.
With honesty, warmth, and a wealth of knowledge, Caroline shares her journey from a fast-paced corporate career to discovering her life’s calling through personal experience. What began as a mission to support her son led to her own late ADHD diagnosis—and a new path to helping others uncover their strengths, reframe their challenges, and work with their unique brain wiring rather than against it.
💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
🧠 ADHD Is Not a Label—It’s a Lens.
Caroline reframes ADHD as an interest-driven brain style. When supported and understood, it becomes a foundation for innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
🌱 Awareness Leads to Empowerment.
Understanding how the ADHD brain functions unlocks not just self-acceptance, but also tools to build confidence, connection, and productivity on your own terms.
👨👩👦 Family Conversations Matter.
Rituals like sharing “three good things” over dinner foster connection, resilience, and a strengths-based family culture—something we both believe in deeply at Your Time Matters.
🤝 Connection is the Key to Growth.
Caroline’s coaching practice is built on trust, collaboration, and practical strategies—helping clients feel heard, seen, and empowered to live in alignment with who they truly are.
📚 Support Starts with Seeking Understanding.
From accessing the right professionals, to building self-awareness and finding the right coach, Caroline shares five essential steps for anyone exploring a diagnosis for themselves or a loved one.
👥 About Caroline Beresford
Caroline is an ADHD Coach and Founder of The Addvocacy Project (TAP), where she supports individuals, families, students and professionals to understand and thrive with ADHD. She brings a unique blend of science, lived experience, and heart to every conversation.
📬 Want to Connect with Caroline?
📧 Email: caroline@theaddvocacyproject.com
🌐 Website: www.theaddvocacyproject.com
Coaching is available via Zoom or face-to-face, weekly or fortnightly.
Want to connect or start having better conversations?
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🎧 Tune in to hear Caroline’s insights, personal reflections, and practical steps that can help you or someone you love step into their strengths.
Because as we both believe — “Different isn’t bad. It’s powerful.”
