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LATE BLOOMERS

Rich & Rox Pink

Introducing “LATE BLOOMERS”, the podcast where Rich and Rox Pink—self-proclaimed experts in how to mess up your life—share their raw and unfiltered journey from barely surviving to thriving.

Between them, they’ve

• Drowned in debt
• Battled addictions
• Survived multiple divorces
• Quit countless jobs
• Faced severe mental health struggles

Now, with over 5 million followers and two Sunday Times bestselling books, they’re here to prove that no matter how messy life gets, it’s never too late to turn it around.

Tune in for candid conversations and hard-earned lessons. This is your no bullsh*t guide to personal growth.

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May 13 · 38 min
AUTISM IN DISGUISE: 10 “weird” things I didn’t realise were signs of autism
This week, Rich shares 10 “weird” things he always thought were just part of his personality… that actually turned out to be autism. From struggling with eye contact to leaving parties early, needing space, and even things like rubbing his feet together — we break down the small, everyday behaviours that didn’t seem like anything at the time, but make a lot more sense now. It’s a funny, honest, and really accessible conversation about what autism can actually look like in real life. Whether you’re diagnosed, questioning, or just trying to understand someone you love — this one might help you see things a little differently. 20% off Loop Earplugs: ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove⁠
May 6 · 40 min
ADHD vs AUTISM: The big cleaning episode!
It's neurotype warfare, mop in hand. Rox (ADHD) and Rich (autism) go ten rounds on how they actually clean — from anxiety-fuelled 20-minute panic tidies to methodical "do not make a mess" warnings issued two days in advance. Expect dog wipes used on kitchen counters, sitting on the floor reading old birthday cards instead of cleaning, and at least one threat of being attacked with your own laundry. Producer Max judges. Vibes decide. It ends, inevitably, in rock paper scissors. 20% off Loop Earplugs: ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove⁠
April 29 · 34 min
PERIMENOPAUSE DIARIES: My first symptoms, HRT journey, and what I wish I knew sooner
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox opens up about her perimenopause journey — from her very first symptoms at to recently starting HRT. She talks honestly about the brain fog that felt like being underwater, the exhaustion nothing could fix, and the moment she was convinced her life was over. They unpack why perimenopause hits ADHD women harder, why nobody warned us this was coming, and the year Rox left her HRT unopened in the cupboard out of fear. Plus the male doctor who tried to talk her out of taking it. Then comes the turnaround. Eight weeks into HRT, Rox describes getting her life back — her sleep, her energy, her confidence, her creativity. If you've been feeling weird in your body and wondering what's wrong with you, this one is for you. 20% off Loop Earplugs: ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove⁠
April 22 · 35 min
THE ADHD DIET: 10 simple ways to improve your symptoms
This week, we’re talking about THE ADHD DIET — 10 simple, evidence-backed ways that what you eat can actually impact your ADHD symptoms. From protein and blood sugar to hydration, vitamins and ultra-processed food, we break down the changes that can make the biggest difference (without overcomplicating it). But… in true LATE BLOOMERS fashion, we’re not exactly smashing it. From Monster-for-breakfast confessions to scoring ourselves a very questionable 3/10, this episode is as real as it gets. Because knowing what helps and actually doing it are two very different things. If you’ve ever struggled with energy crashes, sugar cravings, or just feeding yourself consistently — this one’s for you. Start small, pick one or two things, and see what happens. No perfection, no pressure… just progress.
April 15 · 37 min
AUTISM TRANSLATION GUIDE: 10 things partners need to understand
For years, I misunderstood the person I love. I thought silence meant disconnection. I thought bluntness was rudeness. I thought a lack of reaction meant a lack of care. I didn’t realise I was filtering everything through my own lens… and getting it completely wrong. In this episode, we break down 10 behaviours that are often misunderstood in autism — from shutdowns and needing plans, to missing hints and showing love differently. What I once saw as rejection, control, or distance… was actually overwhelm, honesty, and care. This changed our relationship. Less blame, more understanding. Less shame, more compassion. If you’ve ever felt confused, hurt, or unsure how to read someone you love — this one might change everything. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
April 8 · 34 min
AUTISM VS ADHD: Work edition
This week, it’s ADHD vs Autism: Work Edition… but make it a full-blown competition. Rich vs Rox go head to head through deadlines, meetings, burnout, vague instructions and more — with Max judging each round and deciding who wins. It’s chaotic. It’s competitive. It makes absolutely no sense at times. Will logic win? Will vibes win? And most importantly… will this format survive?
April 1 · 32 min
THE COMEBACK ERA: 10 reasons why starting late is your biggest advantage
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox are calling time on the idea that you’re “behind.” From failed careers to addiction, debt, and starting again in their late 30s and 40s, they break down why everything you’ve been through might actually be your biggest advantage. They share 10 powerful reasons why starting late hits different — from resilience and self-awareness to having nothing left to prove and everything left to gain. It’s honest, a bit chaotic, and full of moments that will make you rethink your entire timeline. If you feel like you’ve missed your chance, this is your reminder: you haven’t. You’re not late. You’re in your comeback era. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
March 25 · 36 min
BOUNDARIES, BABY: Why you feel burnt out, resentful, and overwhelmed (and how to change it)
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into one of the most important (and uncomfortable) skills you’ll ever learn — boundaries. If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no, felt responsible for everyone else’s emotions, or ended up burnt out from being “too nice,” this one is for you. They break down the signs of weak boundaries, why people pleasing feels like kindness, and why setting boundaries can feel so physically and emotionally difficult — especially for ADHD and highly empathetic brains. Expect honest stories, tough truths, and a few moments that might hit a little too close to home. Most importantly, they show you how to start building boundaries in a way that actually works. Simple, practical, and real. Because you’re not selfish for protecting your energy — you’re finally taking your life back. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
March 18 · 38 min
THE ADHD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MONEY: 10 rules to finally fix your finances
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox get brutally honest about money — from £40,000 of debt, unpaid bills, and having the electricity cut off, to finally building a life that feels stable and safe. This isn’t financial advice from experts who’ve always had it together — it’s from people who’ve lived the chaos and found a way out. Instead of trying to “fix” themselves, they share the 10 rules that actually work for ADHD brains — rules built on honesty, not discipline. From banning credit cards to automating everything, this episode flips traditional money advice on its head and shows how to protect yourself from your own patterns. It’s raw, funny, and genuinely life-changing. If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your finances, stuck in cycles of overspending, or convinced you’re “just bad with money” — this episode will show you a completely different way forward. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
March 11 · 32 min
THE INVISIBLE RULEBOOK: 10 social rules ADHD and autistic people were never taught
Why does small talk feel so awkward? Why is eye contact so confusing? And why does honesty sometimes get labelled as “rude”? In this episode, Rox and Rich unpack the invisible social rulebook that everyone seems to follow… except no one ever actually explains it. Together they break down 10 unwritten social rules – from small talk and eye contact to reading between the lines, texting expectations, and the pressure to “be polite.” They explore why these rules often feel confusing, exhausting, or even completely illogical for ADHD and autistic people. If you’ve ever felt like socialising is a game everyone else somehow learned the rules to, this episode will make you feel seen. Rox and Rich challenge the idea that neurodivergent people are “bad at social skills” and ask a bigger question: what if the rules themselves are the problem? 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp...
March 4 · 31 min
THE ROUTINE PARADOX: Why autistic brains feel safe with structure and ADHD brains feel trapped by it
Why does autism crave routine… while ADHD resists it? In this episode, we unpack the tension between structure and novelty — from airport plans and to-do lists to brushing your teeth and avoiding life via a “productive” bath. One brain feels safe with certainty. The other feels trapped by it. We talk about autistic anxiety, ADHD dopamine, executive dysfunction, and the shame of not sticking to routines — especially when you desperately want to. Most importantly, we share what’s actually helped us: anchors instead of strict schedules, flexibility inside structure, and how to build a life that works for both brains. 💛 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
February 25 · 26 min
TOO LOUD, TOO BRIGHT, TOO MUCH: A neurodivergent guide to sensory overload
Does the world ever feel too loud, too bright, or just… too much? In this episode, we’re diving into sensory overload from both the ADHD and autistic perspective. From squeaky pens and big lights to food textures, shouty music, and sweaty feet (yes, really), we share the everyday things that send our nervous systems into meltdown. We also talk about masking, diagnosis, and what happens when you finally give yourself permission to stop forcing your way through discomfort. Why do certain sounds or textures feel physically painful? Why does everything suddenly feel more intense after diagnosis? And how do these sensory struggles impact your work, relationships, and mental health? Most importantly, we explore how understanding your sensory needs can change your life — and your relationships. Because once you know what overwhelms you, you can start building a calmer, safer, more neurodivergent-friendly world around you. 💛
February 18 · 27 min
THE 5 NEURODIVERGENT LOVE LANGUAGES: ADHD, autism, and why a clean kitchen is romantic
In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 neurodivergent love languages — and no, they’re not about flowers or candlelit dinners. For ADHD and autistic brains, real romance often looks like doing the dishes, booking appointments, or taking the hard stuff off your partner’s plate. We talk about handling life admin, decoding confusing social situations, supporting each other’s special interests, and why creating calm (yes, including a clean kitchen) can be more powerful than chemistry. It’s practical, honest, and surprisingly life-changing. We also share our favourite: building a “weird world” together. A relationship where you don’t have to mask, pretend, or fit in — just feel safe, understood, and loved exactly as you are. 💛 20% OFF LOOP: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
February 11 · 36 min
PEOPLE PLEASER REHAB: 10 challenges to finally put yourself first
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox take on people pleasing head-on and introduce 10 real-life challenges designed to interrupt the habits that keep you putting everyone else first. They talk honestly about how people pleasing shows up day to day — over-explaining, apologising unnecessarily, saying yes when you mean no, and managing other people’s emotions at your own expense. They walk through the discomfort that comes with breaking these patterns, including the guilt, anxiety, and fear of being seen as rude, selfish, or difficult. Rich and Rox share personal examples of how deeply ingrained these behaviours are, where they came from, and why “being nice” often costs far more than we realise. This episode isn’t about becoming cold or uncaring — it’s about learning to tolerate discomfort, stop abandoning yourself, and practice choosing your needs without justification. If you’re exhausted from overgiving, overthinking, and constantly putting yourself last, this is your rehab. 20% OFF LOOP EARPLUGS: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
February 4 · 42 min
UNLEARNING NORMAL: 10 rules that punish ADHD & autistic brains
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk about what it really means to unlearn normal after growing up ADHD and autistic in a world built around rules that were never designed for their brains. They reflect on the expectations they were taught to follow — around discipline, behaviour, productivity, emotional control, and “trying harder” — and how those rules quietly shaped their sense of self.They break down the rules they internalised growing up: being told to sit still, cope quietly, make eye contact, push through discomfort, and behave “appropriately.” Rules that were framed as character-building, but instead led to masking, shame, burnout, and the belief that something was fundamentally wrong with them. This episode is about recognising those rules for what they were, questioning whether they ever deserved authority in the first place, and beginning the process of letting them go. Not to become someone new — but to finally stop forcing themselves to be someone they were never meant to be. 20% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove
January 28 · 29 min
THE BIG BURNOUT EPISODE: ADHD burnout and the cost of pushing through
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox talks openly about going into burnout for the second time — and how this one crept up after things were finally going well. After launching the podcast, releasing her debut album, touring, writing a children’s book, running ADHD Love, and stacking her diary with self-imposed deadlines, she explains how momentum turned into pressure and rest slowly disappeared. Rox and Rich unpack the warning signs she ignored along the way: telling herself she was “just tired,” flooding the bathroom twice by leaving the tap on, and pushing through weeks with no gaps at all. When they finally stopped and went on holiday, the burnout fully hit. Rox describes crying every day, feeling overwhelming shame, and experiencing burnout as a deadening of the spirit — where the world no longer looks blue, just grey. Things intensify when Rox has to go on tour alone, terrified she won’t be able to do her job. She shares how she survived by switching into performance mode, crashing afterwards, and slowly realising that burnout didn’t come from failure — it came from pushing too hard for too long. This episode is an honest look at ADHD burnout, self-imposed pressure, and the real cost of always pushing through.
January 21 · 29 min
DIAGNOSIS AFTERSHOCK: The 5 stages you go through after an autism or ADHD diagnosis
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk honestly about what actually happens after you’re diagnosed autistic or ADHD. The relief. The grief. The anger. The validation. The spiral. The moments where your entire past suddenly makes sense — and the moments where that realisation hurts like hell. They walk through the five emotional stages many people experience after a late diagnosis, from the initial shock of finding out, to replaying your childhood with new eyes, to questioning your identity, relationships, and every label you’ve ever been given. This is about the unmasking that follows, the confusion of not knowing who you are without survival mode, and the slow process of learning to meet yourself with compassion instead of shame. This episode is for anyone who thought a diagnosis would bring instant peace — and instead found themselves grieving, reprocessing, and rebuilding. If you’re somewhere in the aftershock, this conversation will help you feel less alone and a little more grounded in what comes next.
January 14 · 33 min
INFLUENCER ACADEMY: How to start creating content online
In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox open up about what it really takes to become a content creator when you’re starting from nothing. No shortcuts. No overnight success. Just the uncomfortable, unglamorous truth they learned by doing it the hard way. They talk about posting into the void, embracing cringe, being seen by friends and family, consistency when no one is watching, and why most people quit long before anything works. Rich and Rox share how they built momentum by showing up repeatedly, learning in public, and focusing on connection rather than perfection. This episode breaks down what actually matters when starting online, why your first content will probably be bad (and why that’s normal), how to think long-term instead of chasing quick wins, and how to keep going when growth feels painfully slow. If you want to become a content creator but feel stuck, embarrassed, or overwhelmed by where to begin, this episode gives you a realistic starting point and the confidence to press post anyway.
January 7 · 30 min
RUDE AWAKENING: How Rich’s adult autism diagnosis changed everything
This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox finally talk about the moment everything shifted. Rich has been diagnosed autistic as an adult. For the first time, they break down what the diagnosis unlocked. All the years Rich was called rude, blunt, quiet or detached. All the childhood rituals and intense interests that made perfect sense in hindsight. All the internal emotions he felt but never showed on his face. All the moments Rox misread him, thinking he was miserable, uninterested or distant. And the strange relief of finally having language for traits that were there the whole time, hiding in plain sight. From masking to overwhelm to years of being misunderstood, this is an honest, funny and emotional look at what adult autism really feels like when you finally get the answers you’ve been missing.
Dec 31, 2025 · 32 min
NEW YEAR, SAME BRAIN: The neurodivergent guide to New Year's Resolutions
New year energy hits different when you have a neurodivergent brain. In this first LATE BLOOMERS episode of 2026, Rich and Rox pull apart everything that makes traditional New Year’s resolutions confusing, overwhelming or downright impossible for ADHD and neurodivergent people. From sensory based habits to special interest powered routines to making goals that won’t burn you out by February, this is the alternative guide to building a life that actually works for your brain. Packed with honesty, humour and practical tools, this episode will help you understand why you have struggled in past years and give you realistic strategies to make this one feel different. If you want a gentler happier more sustainable approach to the new year, this one is for you.

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