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SMALL TALK

SMALL TALK

10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them

Summary

‘A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different’ Riyadh Khalaf | ‘Books like this are so important’ Rach Idowu

When ‘ADHD wife’ Rox and neurotypical husband Rich asked their community of 2.5 million what the biggest ADHD struggle is, the thousands of replies changed everything. As they learned, the real enemy isn’t productivity or focus, but the toxic ADHD core beliefs we’ve internalised.


With candour and kindness, they share personal stories to highlight and reframe the 10 big lies that ADHD people believe about themselves. From ‘I am lazy’ to ‘Everybody hates me’ and ‘I quit everything I start’, Small Talk will empower ADHDers and those who love them to navigate life with compassion, humour and hope. Whether you were diagnosed early or are new to the neurospicy community, Small Talk will change your relationship with yourself and others. It will help you to stop being your worst fear-leader, start bigging yourself up, and live your best neurodivergent life.

Learn how to:
  • Identify your limiting ADHD beliefs
  • Break free from neurotypical standards
  • Support and understand your ADHDers
  • Adopt a self-kindness mindset
  • Communicate your needs & boundaries
  • Celebrate the joys of ADHD
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Soul-soothing for anyone in an ADHD relationship' 5* reader review

Reviews

  • A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different. Speaking from lived experience, Rox and Rich manage to shift the paradigm associated with ADHD, which up until now has been riddled with lies and misinformation. This book reminds readers that rather than having a disorder, they are simply differently ordered and when managed with kindness, it can become their superpower!
    Riyadh Khalaf , broadcaster, Youtuber and winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2020

About the authors

Richard Pink

Richard Pink is a content creator behind viral social media phenomenon @ADHD_Love, where he has over 200 million global views raising awareness about ADHD. He co-authored two books, DIRTY LAUNDRY and SMALL TALK with his partner, Roxanne Pink.
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Roxanne Pink

Roxanne Pink is a platinum selling songwriter, having written 3 UK top 10 hits in the last 3 years. She is also an artist, releasing her own music and touring under the name RØRY. Rox was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, which has been a life changing discovery!

Creating content as the neuro-diverse half of ADHD Love, she is passionate about helping others reach the same acceptance she has found. She is 4.5 years sober, and lives in Sevenoaks.
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