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LATE BLOOMERS

Rich & Rox Pink

97 episodes

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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  1. IMPOSTER SYNDROME: 10 ways we convince ourselves we’re not enough (and how to stop!)

    · 32 min

    What happens when life starts going right… and your brain still whispers, “You don’t deserve this”? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk honestly about imposter syndrome — especially when you’re a late…

  2. BIRTHDAY BLUES: Why some of us cry on our birthday (and what to do about it)

    · 28 min

    Birthdays are meant to be joyful… right? So why do they so often come with pressure, comparison, anxiety, and that quiet feeling of I should be happier than this? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk…

  3. THE NON SEX SEX GUIDE: 10 small things that make a big difference in the bedroom

    · 29 min

    Let’s talk about the spark. The one that doesn’t come from lingerie, role-play, or awkward “date nights with expectations.” In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox get real about the non sex sex stuff — the…

  4. TIME MACHINE: What would you say if you had five minutes with your younger self?

    · 28 min

    If you could travel back in time, what would you tell your 18, 25, and 35-year-old self? In this episode, Rich and Rox climb into the metaphorical time machine to revisit the versions of themselves who were lost,…

  5. THE GREAT DEBATE: 10 ridiculous fights every neurodivergent couple has had

    · 37 min

    From the thermostat wars to the dishwasher showdown, Rich and Rox are going head to head in THE GREAT DEBATE. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, they settle (or at least try to) the 10 ridiculous fights every…

  6. THE ADHD FIX: The shockingly simple shift that changes everything

    · 30 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox tells Rich she’s finally found “the cure” for ADHD, and together they explore what actually helps reduce symptoms in real life. From routines, environment, and rest, to the power…

  7. THE BIG ADULTHOOD PANICS: 10 terrifying truths no one told us about growing up

    · 33 min

    Growing up was supposed to be freedom, fun, and finally having it all figured out. Instead, adulthood turned out to be overdrafts, dodgy landlords, endless to-do lists, and the creeping horror of back pain that won’t…

  8. OVERTHINKING OLYMPICS: Why your brain won't shut up (and what to do about it!)

    · 34 min

    In this week’s episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox host the first-ever OVERTHINKING OLYMPICS: complete with events like the 3 a.m. Marathon, Catastrophe Sprint, Analysis Paralysis Relay, Hindsight High Jump, and the…

  9. DIRTY LAUNDRY: Shame-free hygiene, ADHD hacks, and our grossest confessions

    · 27 min

    In this week’s episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox air out the DIRTY LAUNDRY — literally. From BO and bed sheets to flannel roulette and maggot towels (yes, really), we talk about the messy realities of hygiene and…

  10. THE ADHD PARTNER SURVIVAL GUIDE: 10 hacks for a happier relationship

    · 31 min

    Being in love with an ADHDer is equal parts chaos, comedy, and connection. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into The ADHD Partner Survival Guide: 10 strategies for a happier relationship. From time…

  11. MENTAL HEALTH 101: What “well” actually looks like (and how we measure up)

    · 33 min

    Ever wonder if your brain’s thriving or just surviving? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox and Rich dive into Nancy McWilliams’ 10 qualities of mental health and grade their own messy minds. From secure attachment…

  12. THE LAZY LIE: Is it laziness or ADHD? How to spot the difference

    · 27 min

    Is laziness real, or is it one of the biggest lies told about ADHD? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox tackle the “lazy lie” head-on. They explore why being called lazy never motivates anyone, and why shame…

  13. ANTI-SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: The neurodivergent urge to never leave the house

    · 30 min

    Welcome to LATE BLOOMERS, where Rox and Rich get real about being anti-social butterflies and navigating social life with neurodivergent brains. Rox shares ADHD chaos like double-booking disasters, missing weddings,…

  14. HEALING HURTS: The hidden heartbreak of leaving your old self behind

    · 28 min

    In this honest and unfiltered episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox share the side of healing no one talks about—the part where it feels lonely, awkward, and nothing in your old life fits anymore. Sobriety meant…

  15. NEUROTYPICAL NONSENSE: Unmasking the madness of normal

    · 29 min

    Here’s our website for 20% Loop EarPlugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove What even is normal? In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Rox and Rich dive into the absurd, confusing, and often unspoken…

  16. ADDICTED TO EVERYTHING: How addiction starts, why it sticks, and how to let go

    · 30 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive into the messy reality of addiction—far beyond the stereotypes of vodka bottles and rock bottoms. From alcohol and gambling to phone scrolling, comfort eating, and…

  17. ADHD HACKS: Strategies that work with your brain, not against it

    · 30 min

    20% OFF LOOP EARPLUGS HERE: https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove We’ve tried every productivity system out there — and most of them made us feel worse. So in this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox share…

  18. ROCKET LAUNCH: The beautiful, brutal truth about getting a puppy

    · 29 min

    When we brought Rocket home, we expected healing, routine, and emotional support. What we got was… that, plus pee on the floor, chewed furniture, and a full identity crisis. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and…

  19. THE ADHD GIRL’S GUIDE TO SEX: 10 ways your brain is ruining your sex life

    · 29 min

    Welcome back to LATE BLOOMERS. In this episode, Rich and Rox dive into the messy, hilarious, and often misunderstood world of sex and neurodivergence. From sensory overload to shame spirals, we’re unpacking 10 ways…

  20. RELATIONSHIP REHAB: The 5 rules that transformed our relationship

    · 27 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox and Rich dive into the real work of building healthy, long-lasting love — the kind nobody taught us how to do. Whether you're anxiously attached, avoidant, or just exhausted from…

  21. ADHD VS ADULTING: Why so many of us feel like bad adults and what to do about it

    · 30 min

    Why does everything feel so hard? In this painfully honest episode, Rox and Rich unpack the everyday struggles of “being a grown-up” with ADHD—from brushing your teeth to answering emails to keeping your house from…

  22. FIGHT CLUB: The unspoken rules of conflict that could save your relationship

    · 29 min

    Arguments don’t have to mean the end. In this raw and relatable episode, Rox and Rich unpack the hidden rules of conflict—especially in neurodivergent relationships where communication styles, emotional regulation, and…

  23. SORRY I’M LATE: The painful truth about feeling behind in life, love, and work

    · 38 min

    Ever felt like you’re running behind in life—while everyone else is ticking boxes, buying homes, and smashing careers? In this brutally honest episode, Rox and Rich unpack what it really means to be a “late bloomer.”…

  24. NOT ANOTHER MATCHA LATTE: Why self-care trends are making us feel worse and how to actually feel better

    · 27 min

    Self-care is everywhere. From matcha lattes and five-step skincare routines to cold plunges and pastel journals, the internet is overflowing with advice on how to look after yourself. But here’s the problem…most of it…

  25. THE SHAME FILES: Why the things you never talk about are keeping you stuck

    · 32 min

    What if the things you’re most ashamed of — the things you swore you’d never tell anyone — are the very things holding you back? In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox open up the “shame files” and share the…

  26. LATE DIAGNOSED ADHD: The hidden cost of going undiagnosed for most of your life

    · 31 min

    “For most of my life, I thought I was just a bad person — lazy, dramatic, messy, and too much”. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox shares the raw truth about being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, and how it…

  27. SMALL VICTORIES: Why tiny wins matter more than overnight transformations

    · 31 min

    Ever planned a total life overhaul, only to burn out in three days and feel even worse? Yeah, us too. In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox get brutally honest about why we chase fantasy fixes—like crash…

  28. STOP HATING YOURSELF: Why your worst enemy might live in your own head

    · 35 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive deep into the quiet epidemic of self-hatred. We explore where it really comes from: childhood trauma, rejection, bullying, addiction, neurodivergence, and the…

  29. GOING TO THERAPY: Finding the right ones and surviving the wrong ones

    · 33 min

    We finally talk about therapy — the good, the bad, and the absolutely brutal. From Rich’s years of avoiding it to Rox’s emotional unravelling in front of multiple therapists, this episode is a brutally honest look at…

  30. SURVIVING BURNOUT: What happens when your body finally says no

    · 32 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox dive deep into the reality of burnout — not the buzzword version, but the terrifying experience of your body, mind, and soul completely shutting down. Rox shares her…

  31. WHO LEFT US IN CHARGE?!: A teenage dad, an ADHD stepmum, and how we survived becoming parents

    · 40 min

    This week on LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox talk about becoming parents... without ever planning to. Rich became a dad at 18. Rox became a stepmum with ADHD, trauma, and zero idea what she was doing. Neither of us signed…

  32. ARE YOU MAD AT ME? What rejection sensitivity really feels like (and how to deal with it)

    · 32 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, we’re diving into rejection sensitivity — what it actually is, where it comes from, and how it shows up in real life. From spiraling over a single text message to assuming the worst…

  33. ROCK BOTTOM: Why your lowest moments can save your life

    · 32 min

    In this raw and honest episode, Rich and Rox take you to the nights they almost didn’t make it through — and how those exact moments became the catalyst for everything good that followed. Rich opens up about his secret…

  34. WHY BEING “NICE” IS MAKING YOU MISERABLE: How to stop people pleasing and finally put yourself first

    · 32 min

    Are you constantly saying yes when you mean no? Feeling anxious about being liked? Putting everyone else’s needs before your own... then burning out in silence? You might be stuck in a people pleasing loop... and it’s…

  35. ONE IN SIX: Rich’s story of childhood sexual abuse

    · 35 min

    This week on LATE BLOOMERS, we’re having one of the most important—and difficult—conversations we’ve ever shared. In this deeply personal episode, Rich opens up about his experience of childhood sexual abuse at the…

  36. THE ART OF STARTING AGAIN: 4 game-changing steps for success

    · 33 min

    This week on LATE BLOOMERS, we're talking about starting again—whether it’s your career, your side hustle, or your entire life. We’re breaking down the four steps to starting over: Identity, Change, Delusion, and…

  37. THE CHERRY TREE THEORY: Why changing your environment is the key to personal growth

    · 25 min

    What if the reason you’re struggling isn’t you—but the environment you’re in? In this episode, Rox and Rich dive into The Cherry Tree Theory, a powerful way to reframe personal growth, self-sabotage, and why some…

  38. THE SHAME SPIRAL: How to stop feeling like a failure and embrace who you are

    · 30 min

    Why do so many people with ADHD struggle with shame? In this episode, Rox and Rich break down the cycle of self-criticism, exploring how productivity culture, masking, and forgetfulness fuel feelings of failure. Rox…

  39. ADHD & RELATIONSHIPS: Learning to love through sensitivity, forgetfulness, and miscommunication

    · 29 min

    Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—especially when ADHD is in the mix—is where the real work begins. In this episode, Rox opens up about her relationship history: falling fast, struggling with communication, and…

  40. SEXPECTATIONS: The pressure, the shame, and the reality of sex in long-term relationships

    · 29 min

    Sex is everywhere—movies, TV, social media—but it’s always the honeymoon version. No one talks about what happens when the obsession fades, when life gets in the way, or when desire feels more like a pressure than a…

  41. ROCK STAR MENTALITY: Why failure is your best friend and audacity is your greatest asset

    · 34 min

    In this episode, Rich interviews Rox about her journey to becoming RØRY, the rock star she always dreamed of being. Rox opens up about the 20-year battle with trauma, addiction, and imposter syndrome that kept her…

  42. MONEY PROBLEMS: Debt, shame, and what money does to mental health

    · 31 min

    In this episode, Rox and Rich get brutally honest about their financial journeys, sharing how debt, addiction, and shame shaped their lives. Rox opens up about hitting rock bottom with debt, the overwhelming shame of a…

  43. FALLING IN LOVE: Farting, freaking out, and finding your person

    · 29 min

    Falling in love isn’t all butterflies and romance—it’s awkward, messy, and sometimes downright hilarious. In this episode, Rox and Rich get real about the unspoken struggles of new relationships, from the anxiety of…

  44. SIDE EFFECTS: The ups and downs of mental health medication

    · 28 min

    In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rich and Rox share their personal stories about mental health medication—the good, the bad, and the unexpectedly funny. Rich talks about his journey with antidepressants, including…

  45. LATE BLOOMERS: Why it's never too late to re-write your story

    · 37 min

    In this episode, we’re unpacking what it truly means to be a late bloomer. Rich and Rox share the areas in their lives where they’ve bloomed later than expected—Rich in work, emotions, and love, and Rox in music, love,…

  46. THE ORIGIN STORY: How one video changed our entire lives!

    · 28 min

    In our very first episode, we’re diving into how it all began. Rich had survived abuse, two divorces, and a gambling addiction. Rox was battling alcoholism, relationship chaos, debt, and mental health struggles.…

  47. LATE BLOOMERS - trailer

    · 0:46 · Trailer

    Introducing “LATE BLOOMERS”, the podcast where Rich and Rox Pink—self-proclaimed experts in messing up life—share their raw and unfiltered journey from barely surviving to thriving. Between them, they’ve • Drowned in…

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