Published in 2025
7 hours and 3 minutes
Matilda Boseley is an award-winning social media reporter and presenter for Guardian Australia. She has spearheaded the publication’s popular TikTok channel where she writes and hosts their short-form news explainers. Her work on the platform has won her a Quill Award for Innovation in Journalism and was nominated for a Walkley Award for the same category.
She regularly reports on issues affecting young people, women and mental health and her first book, The Year I Met My Brain, documents her experiences and discoveries after being diagnosed with ADHD at 23 and investigates the hidden prevalence and costs of ADHD among adults.
What is this book about?
As an ADHDer, sometimes you feel stuck – and the unrelenting demands of adult life in a neurotypical world certainly don’t help.
In her first book, The Year I Met My Brain, journalist Matilda took a deep dive into adult ADHD to understand how it all works. Now, she’s written The ADHD Brain Buddy: a treasure trove of practical tips, activities and scientific insights to help you make it through the hard days, utilise the great ones and reflect on the impact ADHD has had throughout your life. All in the pursuit of making your world easier to navigate – and way more fun.
Engaging and interactive, this illustrated workbook offers:
- Practical strategies: Learn tricks and skills to help you sail through common scenarios across work, health and self-care, finances, life admin, relationships and more. Even boring to-do lists become a gamified adventure.
- Expert insights: Benefit from the wisdom of ADHD specialists, including psychologist Janelle Booker and ADHD coach Dr Michele Toner, to navigate challenges with confidence.
- Self-compassion: Cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself by recognising your emotions, understanding your limits and celebrating your unique strengths.
- Fun and wit: Enjoy a good-humoured approach that makes ADHD life both manageable and enjoyable.
Free from guilt, shame or pressure, The ADHD Brain Buddy meets you where you are – whether you’re surviving, thriving or reflecting. It’s the perfect helpful companion for your neurodivergent journey.
“Offers guidance without judgement, encouragement without the pressure, and a whole lot of humour and heart. I wish I’d had it sooner.” – Steph Claire Smith
