This week, I’m talking to Mark Gregson, co-founder of Juntos Offices, about the everyday realities of ADHD. From losing keys and avoiding forms (even when there are £1000s at stake) to rejection sensitivity, dopamine chasing and the strain it can put on relationships, we talk honestly about the things other people don’t always see.

Mark shares how getting a diagnosis and starting medication helped him make sense of his experiences, alongside the relief of using therapy to finally understand patterns he’d struggled with for years. We also talk about creativity, hyperfocus and emotional awareness, and how self-compassion and practical strategies can make daily life more manageable.

But one thing is clear from this chat: learning to understand yourself, take responsibility without shame, and build strategies that work with your brain rather than against it can change your life.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast is a love letter to a younger you. Honest conversations about the lives we thought we’d have, the shit we didn’t see coming, and what we wish someone had told us sooner. Sharing wisdom about mental health & spirituality that empowers you to live a wildly happy and healthy life. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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ABOUT MARK:

Mark Gregson is the co-founder of Juntos Offices, a London workspace business built around community, connection and making work feel better. With 20 years’ experience in the flexible office sector, he’s helping create places where people can build their businesses, meet others and look after their wellbeing along the way.

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This week, I'm talking to Michelle, who spent over 18 years in the corporate world, excelled in her career, and believed she had secured her place at her dream company. As a woman who took pride in her capability and success, she tied her identity closely to her professional achievements. However, her world was turned upside down when, during maternity leave, she was suddenly made redundant, forcing her to rethink her future and rebuild her sense of self. This is a must listen for anyone who's ever faced redundancy or had to rebuild from scratch.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast is a love letter to a younger you. Honest conversations about the lives we thought we’d have, the shit we didn’t see coming, and what we wish someone had told us sooner. Sharing wisdom about mental health & spirituality that empowers you to live a wildly happy and healthy life. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com.

ABOUT MICHELLE:

Michelle is the founder of Focus by Happen, a coaching and consultancy business helping leaders and organisations find clarity, have better conversations and turn plans into action. She also co-founded MI Happen CIC, a not-for-profit making personal and professional development more accessible to people and communities with less access to support.

With over 18 years in consulting and 12 years of coaching experience, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge about people, leadership and making change happen. Her work is grounded in her Christian values and a belief that how we lead shapes how people experience work. She has also served within the Church of England, locally and nationally.

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In this episode, Maddy shares how she manages a spending addiction, budgets for the things that bring her joy, and has learned to see accessibility as an investment rather than a limitation. She talks about the hidden costs of disability, the resilience built through debt, trauma, grief, burnout, and bad experiences, and why staying visible doesn’t always mean being on camera. She also reflects on discovering she was neurodivergent later in life, writing Mad About Money, and the relief of realising she wasn’t broken after all.

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode has a brief mention of rape; please listen with care if this topic affects you.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, a love letter to a younger you. Host Rachael shares knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health, build self-trust and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com.

ABOUT MADDY:

Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, speaker, bestselling author, and neurodiversity advocate. She helps people with hidden struggles become more visible, grow their audience, and build businesses that work with their brains, not against them. Maddy is the author of the book Mad About Money, a regular media contributor, podcast host, and founder of The Maddyverse, where she supports entrepreneurs to be seen, heard, understood, and paid.

You can connect with her here