Stories
Get to know our team of experts as they share valuable insights and tips to help you you stay informed and empowered about your health and wellbeing.
Alone, together: the magic of neurospicy friendship
Clarity is a form of care. Especially when the world entangles us in a web of invisible social rules, demanding the relentless work of reading between the lines. But there is a different kind of conversation in the way one unique brain befriends another.
It’s okay if you say: "I don’t have the words to talk right now."
"I’m overstimulated by the music, can we leave?"
"I need you to go home now so I can rest."
Is my ADHD medication actually working?
ADHD medication shouldn’t make you feel like you are on drugs. There is a difference between feeling a stimulant kick in and functioning with it in your system.
Do I have ADHD? Your ADHD journey is personal and unique
We’re looking for the magic moment where our lives finally make sense. But the internet is a noisy place and a search engine can only get you so far. Sometimes, the algorithm just leaves you exhausted.
Meet me at the crossroads of Autism and ADHD: AuDHD
After the assessments, after exhaustion, after shame, confusion, and many conversations, there is a question: now what?
Procrastination and professional men with ADHD
You’ve always known your mind works differently. But men are expected to just get on with it. You are expected to show up and be consistent. So, you get good at wearing masks. You learn how to perform in a world that wasn't built for your brain. Until you find yourself exhausted…
A good day at work can end in an angry night at home for a man with ADHD
You know the feeling of walking through your front door at the end of the day. You want to be the relaxed partner or the fun father, but instead, something sends you straight to a breaking point.
Meet Michael: GP
Dr Michael Wang has spent the last decade working as a GP, with a growing focus on mental health and ADHD care. After working in a community mental health clinic for five years, under the guidance of psychiatrist Dr David Codyre, he developed a deep, nuanced approach to ADHD assessment and treatment — one built on empathy, education, and destigmatisation. We sat down with him to talk about diagnosis, medication, and what he wishes every person questioning their mental health already knew.
Meet Torrance: GP
In this Q&A, we speak with Beehyve GP Torrance about how he came to focus on ADHD in his medical practice, and why he takes a balanced “pills and skills” approach to supporting clients. Torrance shares insights from his years in general practice, including how medication, lifestyle foundations, and practical supports work together to help people better understand and manage their ADHD.
Meet Donelle: Occupational Therapist
In this Q&A, we speak with Beehyve Occupational Therapist and coach, Donelle, about what led her to specialise in ADHD and neurodiversity, how her lived experience informs her work, and the practical, neuro-affirming strategies she shares to help clients thrive.
Many women aren't diagnosed with ADHD until their 40s
There is a specific, bone-deep NO that arrives for many women in their 40s. It feels like a sudden inability to tolerate things you used to accept without question. The small talk, the endless performing, constant people-pleasing.
The seasons and cycles of Woman and ADHD
You aren’t meant to be the same person every single day. Your body follows a cycle, not a clock, regular or not, and even through perimenopause. On some days, the world might feel louder or harder. Or your ADHD medication might feel less effective.
Your capacity and ADHD traits naturally shift with hormonal rhythms throughout your cycle.
GPs and NPs will soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD. What does this mean for me?
General practitioners and nurse practitioners will soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD. There’s a lot of speculation about what this means, so we thought we should clarify some points.
ADHD in the summer holidays
We know the holiday season can be challenging.
What if, instead of pushing through, we get strategic, set clear limits, and give ourselves some much needed grace.
Support starts now: no diagnosis required
At Beehyve, you don’t need an official diagnosis for us to start supporting you.
Your struggles are real and valid, regardless of a formal label. Whether it’s time blindness, task paralysis, intense emotions or anything really, you deserve help.
How to become an ADHD Coach in New Zealand
Aotearoa needs more qualified and experienced allied health professionals like ADHD and neurodiversity coaches.
This is an overview of what training and education pathways are available in New Zealand.
AuDHD: No two brains are the same
The journey towards understanding is deeply personal. What works for one person may be different for you.
You’re not lazy, you’re depleted: ADHD and burnout
Too often, the solution to burnout is to force ourselves to hustle harder just to keep up. But the path to recovery is often the opposite, find a way to do less and prioritise self-care.
Meet Morgan: Therapist & Clinical Social Worker
In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Therapist, Morgan, about her journey to understanding ADHD, how her own experiences shape the way she supports neurodivergent clients, and her insights on navigating overwhelm, trauma, and the unique strengths of ADHD brains.
Meet Rory: Coach
In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Coach, Rory, about what inspired them to become a coach, how their own ADHD and autism diagnoses shape the way they support others, and why understanding the difference between coaching and counselling is so important for neurodivergent people.
Meet Tracey: Coach
In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Coach, Tracey, about her personal journey, experiences, and practical advice for navigating life with ADHD. From diagnosis to coaching strategies, she shares insights, tips, and resources to support adults with ADHD.