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autism / adhd / running & figuring life out
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Women are tired.
They're sad.
They're scared.
They're angry.

Men need to step up and do better.
Be better.

#Patriarchy #masculinity
#mensmentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealthsupport #mensmentalhealthisssues

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WC Trip with an AMAZING crew 🥹🫶🏽🇸🇪♥️
Miss you guys!
Ready for the next one! ✨

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Mike, that was beautiful 🥺

📸@tom_gilding

#HYROX #hyroxtraining #fitness

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To every autistic learner who’s finding the walk back through the school gates hard: you're not being dramatic. You're doing something harder than it looks.

A message today for autistic children starting back at school, from someone who's been exactly where you are.

#IncludedNotExcluded #Autism #AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #BackToSchool

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Medal Monday – Sydney 2026 Edition 🏅
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This was a brutal marathon and one I wasn’t initially even going to run.

Long story short, I hadn’t trained properly for this block due to life getting in the way. Having just come off London, I thought three months would be enough time to prepare for another World Major.

Then, two weeks before the marathon, I made the mistake of jumping from 30km a week to 60km… and surprise, surprise: injury. Runner’s knee. 🙃

At that point, the game plan completely changed. Despite knowing I was injured, I still travelled across the world to take on Sydney. My goal was no longer to chase a PB it was simply to make it to the finish line and complete the marathon without worrying about the time.

A few honourable mentions:
@kirstyhamilton8 – I was actually considering calling off this marathon even before the injury because I just wasn’t feeling it. Thank you for being a true friend and encouraging me to still go. ❤️

@dansabphysio – For helping nurse my knees back in the space of a week. I genuinely couldn’t have completed this marathon without your expertise. The stories are true, your knowledge and skills as a physio are top-notch!

And finally, to my friends and family for all the support throughout this journey, you know who you are ❤️
Sydney, you were brutal… but we got it done. 🏅🇦🇺

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Season 1 of Spicy Brain with 12 episodes covering all things neurodivergence, unfiltered.

We’re deep into Season 2 planning so revisit any of our amazing episodes already out on all platforms 🌶️🧠

Link in Bio 🎙️

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What is more “socially accepted” autism or ADHD? 🌶️🧠

Full episode on Spicy Brain. Link in Bio 🎙️

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AuDHD beautifully explained! The constant battle of autism and ADHD competing for space in the same brain is the reality so many people face daily 🌶️🧠

Comment your AuDHD experience with us 👇🏼

Full episode now live on Spicy Brain, link in Bio 🎙️

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Comment the autism or ADHD signs you showed as a child if you were diagnosed later in life. 🌶️🧠

After a late autism and ADHD (AuDHD) diagnosis, hindsight can change everything.

In this clip, @tom_gilding looks back at the childhood signs that only made sense after discovering he was autistic and had ADHD as an adult. From sensory sensitivities and routines to social differences and anxiety, many traits were there long before the diagnosis.

Greater awareness of how autism and ADHD present in children can help more people get the understanding and support they need earlier in life. ❤️

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on Spicy Brain Podcast. Link in bio.

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The AuDHD experience as a late diagnosed man, episode 6 with @tom_gilding now live!!!! 🌶️🧠

This week on Spicy Brain, Tom Gilding shares what life looked like before and after his late autism and ADHD diagnosis, from years of anxiety and masking to dating, masculinity, therapy, and finally understanding himself.

🌶️ Late autism diagnosis in men
🌶️ Living with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
🌶️ Masking, anxiety and burnout
🌶️ Dating and relationships as an autistic man
🌶️ Learning to unmask and embrace who you are

🎙️ Episode 6 is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Whether you’re late diagnosed, exploring whether you’re autistic or ADHD, or want to better understand the AuDHD experience, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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EPISODE 6 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT 🌶️🧠

Joining me on Spicy Brain this week is Tom Gilding.

Tom is a content creator and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD advocate who speaks openly about navigating life, relationships, work and identity after diagnosis.

In this episode, we talk about:

🌶️ What late autism diagnosis looks like in men
🌶️ Autism, ADHD and the challenges of having both
🌶️ Masking, anxiety and learning to unmask
🌶️ Dating, relationships and vulnerability after diagnosis
🌶️ Mental health, masculinity and breaking stereotypes
🌶️ Finding confidence by finally understanding yourself

An honest conversation about the invisible side of being neurodivergent, what it means to be diagnosed later in life, and why vulnerability might be one of the strongest things we can choose.

🎙️ Episode 6 drops tomorrow at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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Hey 👋 this is my team 🥹😍 @hyroxworld

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