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

ADHD Love

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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, and adulting. Along the way, they reflect on the lessons learned from failure, the beauty of second (or third) chances, and the power of persistence.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt “behind” in life or worried they’ve missed their chance. Rich and Rox remind you that it’s never too late to go after your dreams, build the life you want, and rewrite your story—one step at a time. Whether you’re chasing love, success, or self-discovery, this is your sign to start now.

00:00 - Welcome to LATE BLOOMERS
02:00 - What is a Late Bloomer?
06:30 - Rich’s Late Blooming Journey: Career
08:30 - Rich’s Late Blooming Journey: Emotional Growth
15:20 - Rich’s Late Blooming Journey: Love
20:00 - Rox’s Late Blooming Journey: Music
26:30 - Rox’s Late Blooming Journey: Love
30:00 - Rox’s Late Blooming Journey: Adulting
33:45 - The Lessons of Failure
35:00 - Closing Thoughts: Rewrite Your Story

20 Comments

@MaynesWorld 1 year ago

Someone once told me "0 to 30s is the baby to young adult phase. Once you hit 40...congrats...you're officially an adult. You've got so much left to do/learn."

@sidhedances8582 1 year ago

Often I find that late bloomers are more well rounded in life and are happier in life.

@laurenhk19 1 year ago

As much as I find your shorts entertaining and enjoyable, I’m SO glad you are doing this sort of podcast where you are just sitting talking and being honest, it’s so refreshing x

@pixie-nova 1 year ago

This podcast makes me cry. The second Rox said "so many people that have got books inside them, tv shows, etsy businesses" I just broke. I've dreamed of writing a book since I was very small but fear always stopped me and the societal pressure of a "normal 9-5". I've recently started writing it again and words like this are what made me do so - reminding me that our gifts and dreams are special and meant to be shared. I love you two, the vulnerability and ownership of all your struggles and achievements. Thank you for inspiring me again and reminding me it's not too late. :)

@bvallerina 1 year ago

23:08 and this is why I will continue to say “It Takes A Village” does not end when we become adults. Having a support system is necessary all throughout our entire lives. They help you and you help them. The OTHER circle of life.

@bexbricker7520 1 year ago

By my 30s, I stopped caring what other people think and got the tattoos and piercings. Now in my 40s, I’m learning who I am as a neurodivergent (AuDHD), a mom with a teen and trying to make my dreams happen. Finding you guys gives me encouragement and feeling seen.

@Mxyscxn 1 year ago

"We're just four little feet together, doing the world" has got to be the sweetest thing I've ever heard

@macchiatonee 1 year ago (edited)

I'm autistic, turning 30 soon, finally found the courage to pursue a uni degree. Also! Started a promising new business with a fellow late bloomer that is MY MUM (reaching her 50, recently diagnosed with ADHD) 💛💪
You and all people in the comments are giving us both so much confidence and optimism.

@CreatingwithSemaj 1 year ago

The authenticity and vulnerability of the both of you just brings me so much JOY! I'm 60 and blooming. Finding who I am after masking all these years is the most releasing and relieving and weird thing. It's a journey certainly. Thanks for doing this podcast, it's brilliant and so happy that you took the RISK for all of us. We're going to grow together in this blooming garden!!🧡✨🧡

@lowsee 1 year ago

I'm 45, a month away from 46, and I'm close to finishing a novel. It's the first one I'll finish, after abandoning 3 others. Thanks for the inspiration.

@LazloArcadia 1 year ago

I absolutely love these guys. Thank you so much for helping our culture understand that ADHD and Autism do not have to immediately mean that person can't accomplish amazing things.

@TheBadromance16 1 year ago

I just discovered this podcast and I am in love. Thank you for making me feel so not alone. I’m 34, never been married, single, no kids, still renting. I rent the other part of my childhood home (2 family house) from my parents. I’m awful at adulting. I have unpaid bills and debt. I feel like I’m always getting left behind. Everyone else is married and having kids and buying houses and I’m like “wanna see a picture of my dog?” I just got fired for the second time in 3 years. I recently got diagnosed as ADHD 2 years ago and everything started to click and make sense. I’m in therapy and taking my meds. I just hate that things that come so easily to other people are so hard for me. Thank you for making me feel validated and like my story isn’t over.

@applepie9937 1 year ago

It is honestly so great to hear that there are parents out there who really struggeled to be good parents and then realised that and worked to change it. Thank you for sharing that <3

@hamishmcloon8184 1 year ago

A close friend told me "in ten years you're going to be 40 no matter what. Do you want to be 40 and still miserable or 40 and glad you took the steps to change things right now?"
Had a huge impact on me.

@jesssmith2064 1 year ago

46 & 2nd year at Architecture school and loving it, not easy, but no regrets. We get one shot at life

@ladybird1881 1 year ago

My friend called it, and now I do, the Fuck You Forties! And that’s just how I live my life now. I am a late bloomer, finally diagnosed ADHD at 41, and though it can be a struggle, I am living for me primarily. Obviously my kids are my #1 priority, but that means they deserve the best version of me!

@annasactivities1 1 year ago

"It shows you that you really, really, really, really want it if you're willing to fail again."

@paper2167 1 year ago

I'm turning 30 this year, and I desperately needed to hear all of this. Thank you for being so candid about such difficult and personal topics.

@everyonesalama4447 1 year ago

These comments 🥰 what gorgeous community have I stumbled on here! aw we all got this together late bloomies xx

@anikajain571 1 year ago

Thankyou so much for saying it's not too late to start or to get ahead in life, that part nearly made me cry.. I'm 44, undiagnosed adhd, my life is a train wreck and I often feel everything is pointless. It means so much to hear you both being so open & honest about this. ❤❤❤