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Top-Down, Bottom-Up… and Everything In Between From therapy and cognitive understanding through to nervous systems, biology, sensory experiences and environment, this month we’re exploring the many different ways humans access regulation, support and change. Why do some approaches work brilliantly for one person but not another? Why can insight help sometimes, while other times the body seems to respond before the brain can make sense of it? Come curious. Leave clearer. A Not

What does emotional regulation actually look like in everyday life? From high energy and overwhelm to quiet shutdown, this session explores how regulation shows up differently across people — and how behaviours are often attempts to cope, not problems to fix. Come curious. Leave clearer. A Note from Amanda Welcome to our May event. Tonight, we’re talking about regulation - how it shows up in real life. In our bodies, in our reactions, and in the moments we don’t always have c

Why Knowing Doesn’t Equal Doing Daily Functioning, Executive Function & the Regulation Puzzle Ever understood exactly what you needed to do… and still couldn’t do it? Not because you didn’t care. Not because you weren’t trying. Not because you were lazy. Just because executive function works differently under stress. This DISTRACTD Foundations Night is about daily functioning. Why insight doesn’t always lead to action. Why overwhelm, avoidance and stalling show up even when y

The ADHD & Neurodivergent Brain Manual What it actually is, what it isn’t and what gets confused Ever wished someone had just explained your brain properly? Not the stereotypes. Not the “try harder.” Not the “everyone struggles sometimes.” Just the actual science, in plain English.Including how assessment works, what medication actually does, and why so many things get confused along the way. This DISTRACTD Foundations Night is all about finally understanding what ADHD and ne

ADHD Coaching, real-life systems, and getting back on track A Note from Amanda Hello, I’ve really missed you all. There’s something about walking into a DISTRACTD night and seeing your faces that just fills my cup straight away. Thank you for coming and being part of this community. Every person who shows up genuinely makes a difference. DISTRACTD only exists because you’re here. I hope you had a lovely Christmas break and got to spend some time with people you love (or at le

Tuning In: ADHD, Stress & the Hidden Story Your Body is Telling A Note from Amanda This is our last DISTRACTD live event for this year, and honestly… my heart is full. I’m so grateful for the community we’ve built together — the conversations, the honesty, the curiosity, and the way you all show up with humour, compassion, and how we all 'GET" each other. We’ve had incredible speakers this year, and I’ve learned so much — not just about ADHD, but about myself. ADHD isn’t goi

How to Stay on Track (Even When Your Brain Won’t) A Note from Amanda I’m so grateful to be back at HOTA Basement this month — it’s such a joy to have our beloved Basement space open again. It really does feel like home for our DISTRACTD community. It’s been a full month since we last caught up, and what a month it’s been. On a personal note, my husband and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary with a beautiful trip to Hayman Island. It was the perfect mix of nature and

Wel come eve ryone , and thank you for be ing here. Toni ght’s theme is The Overlap & The Everyday: ADHD, Autism & the Grey Areas...

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Welcome to DISTRACTD July Edition “Driver’s License, Deadlines & ADHD: The Ultimate Survival Guide” Hi! I’m Amanda Gorman, founder of...

Welcome to DISTRACTD – June Edition Hey friends, Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult is a strange kind of relief—suddenly things make...

Welcome to DISTRACTD – May Edition Hey friends , It feels so good to be back . After the rocky start to the year (shoutout to Alfred ...

Welcome to DISTRACTD Welcome to DISTRACTD – March Edition Hey fri ends! Wel come (or wel come back!) to DIS TRACTD – our mon thly gath...

Welcome to a Brand New Year with DISTRACTD! Happy New Year to all of you! I heard such good things about our December event. And thanks...

Welcome to DISTRACTD for December at our beautiful home, HOTA – Home of the Arts! It’s been an incredible year, and as we wrap it up, I...

Welcome to DISTRACTD for November at our wonderful new home, HOTA – Home of the Arts! It’s a different vibe from our previous spot at...

Welcome to DISTRACTD for October at our wonderful new home HOTA ( the home of the arts). Its very exciting to be able to do these events...

Welcome to DISTRACTD for September at our wonderful new home HOTA ( the home of the arts). Its very exciting to be able to do these...

Welcome to DISTRACTD for June. Thankyou so much for coming on this State of Origin night . GO QUEENSLAND! We have a free DISTRACTD...