ADHD Chatter

Do you want to learn how to harness your ADHD and become a successful entrepreneur? This bonus episode is a sneak preview of my new book where I break down some simple strategies I used when I created LADBible, which is now a business worth over £250 million pounds. Click here to order the book 👉 https://bit.ly/NowItAllMakesSense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is the founder of LADBible and host of the world’s No.1 ADHD podcast entitled ADHD Chatter. Today, for the first time, he opens up about why he started the podcast and shares the biggest life-changing ADHD lessons he’s learnt. Order Alex’s debut book entitled Now It All Makes Sense 👉 bit.ly/3PxOX0c Episode chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:07 Tiimo advert 04:01 Alex’s ADHD item reveal 05:36 Early memories of feeling different 15:33 What does anxiety mean to Alex 27:50 How to build self awareness 36:01 Alex’s diagnosis story 43:30 Why Alex started the podcast 55:39 ADHD item explanation 59:12 ADHD agony aunt (washing machine of woes) 01:03:35 The court case that nearly killed Alex 01:24:35 The podcast that failed 01:29:34 Why Alex wrote his new book entitled Now It All Makes Sense 01:34:05 How to spot ADHD in women 01:35:51 ADHD in the workplace 01:39:18 An ADHD dinner party 01:43:35 How to manage imposter syndrome 01:47:46 ADHD in women 01:54:06 Quick fire questions 01:58:03 Letter from the previous guest Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rox Pink, one half of ADHD Love, is back! …but this time, she’s joined by renowned psychologist Jo Perkins to dissect her ADHD and help understand the root of her complex behaviours. 00:00 Trailer 01:08 Dedication 01:18 Tiimo advert 03:51 Is our (Alex + Rox’s) ADHD THAT obvious? 05:09 Joe, what do you think the tell tale signs are if someone has ADHD and Rox, do you relate to any of these things? 11:02 ADHD and accepting compliments 20:53 Rox, what part did trauma play in your upbringing? 29:22 Rox’s relationship with her parents 45:47 The surprising link between ADHD and creativity 51:13 The neuroscience of Hyperfocus 01:05:11 The confusions between ADHD and BPD 01:09:30 Masking 01:27:19 The ADHD Agony aunt segment (Washing machine of woes) 01:30:18 Rox, can you explain the visceral feeling of RSD? 01:38:46 The link between ADHD and narcissism 01:52:27 Advice for parents with an ADHD child 01:59:27 A letter from the previous guest Visit Dr Jo Perkins’s website 👉 https://drjoperkins.com Find Dr Jo Perkins on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drjoperkins/ Find Rox on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_love_/?hl=en Order Alex’s life changing ADHD book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=afbc8e54-557e-4c22-9114-ac7b2b961a75 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we hack our Rejection Sensitivity and take control of our reactions? In this episode, Alex chats to two renowned psychologists, Dr Mark Rackley and Dr Jo Perkins. In this powerful conversation, Mark and Jo explain the science behind RSD, how we can become masters of our emotional reactions, why people pleasing is the avoidance of criticism, how we can conquer our internal critic and how we can stop ruminating over past mistakes. We also explored the fascinating topic of how RSD can dip into the realm of paranoia. 00:00 Trailer 01:01 Dedication 01:10 Tiimo advert 03:47 The item that trigger RSD in my relationship 04:33 Jo, what is RSD? 12:31 Why does the ADHD brain cause RSD? 14:54 Is RSD an official medical diagnosis? 15:10 Is there a range of emotions that come up when someone's RSD is triggered? 18:29 How to deal with RSD shame 24:40 An RSD trigger in my relationship 31:22 What common social interactions might cause RSD 35:57 How to manage RSD in relationships 39:05 Is there a noticeable difference with RSD throughout a person's lifespan 41:34 Do different sexes get triggered by different things 46:10 The physiological reason why we feel Rejection in our Gut 48:14 Is there a link between RSD and rumination of thoughts? 49:09 Can RSD cause suicidal ideation 52:28 Is there an evolutionary reason why focussing on the negatives is of benefit? 54:40 The ADHD agony aunt segment (Washing machine of woes) 01:03:42 People who don't get affected at all by rejection, are they Sociopaths? 01:04:59 Can RSD be so sensitive, that it can almost dip into the realm of paranoia? 01:06:48 How can we manage our RSD? 01:13:15 Tips for a person who wants to stop obsessively reflecting on past mistakes 01:19:15 Is there anything you would like to ask each other? 01:20:05 A letter from the previous guest Visit Dr Jo Perkin's website 👉 https://drjoperkins.com Visit Dr Mark Rackley's website 👉 https://drmarkrackley.com Find Dr Jo Perkins on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drjoperkins/ FInd Dr Mark Rackley on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ Power is an esteemed neuroscientist and international speaker. Today, he explains the perfect morning routine for an ADHDer, and how we can easily achieve natural dopamine. Access my EXCLUSIVE ADHD MasterClass 👉 https://adhdchatter.myflodesk.com/masterclass Pre-order my book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 late diagnosed ADHD women sit together in conversation and share their ADHD lessons and hacks. At the table: Shappi Khorsandi, Ellie Middleton, Kat Brown and Stacey Duguid Pre-order my brand new book, Now It All Makes Sense 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Mark Rackley is a leading psychologist who specialises in ADHD. Dr. Mark shares his techniques to manage emotional regulation & stop repressing emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Freed is the founder of Stasis, a supplement brand that helps minimise the unwanted side effects of stimulant medication. After Dan graduated from Yale university, he devoted his career to helping those with ADHD live a clearer and more balanced life. 00:00 Trailer 00:53 Dedication 01:02 Tiimo advert 03:38 ADHD item reveal 08:51 Dan’s journey to an ADHD diagnosis 12:42 The water bottle analogy 14:18 Dan’s ADHD medication experience 18:04 What are Nootropics 19:41 The connection between stimulants and anxiety 25:19 Why are YOU the right person to solve this problem 28:31 Do ADHD medications have a lack of research behind them? 32:59 Long term effects of stimulant medication 34:50 What part did Trial and Error play in your formation of Stasis 42:16 Stasis advert 44:16 Top 5 adverse reactions to stimulant medication 47:21 What timeframe can a consumer expect to experience between taking Stasis and feeling the benefits 49:24 How does ADHD show up in your relationship 55:16 Common ADHD scenarios that Stasis can help with 57:25 ADHD item extra story 59:05 The ADHD agony aunt segment (Washing machine of woes) 01:04:03 Do you think ADHD is a force for good in the world and a determining factor in our progression as a species? 01:06:54 What ADHD myths would you like to debunk while you're here? 01:11:49 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:13:31 Behind the scenes clips Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis or Thesis? Use code STASISCHATTER’ for 20% off your first order for either brand. Discount automatically applied at checkout: STASIS: https://takestasis.com/discount/STASISCHATTER THESIS: https://takethesis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER Valid for US customers only Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr James Kustow is a leading London-based Consultant Psychiatrist and a trained integrative psychotherapist. Today he shares how to manage Emotional Dysregulation + Executive Dysfunction (and be more productive). Pre-order Alex's book entitled Now It All Makes Sense 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie Mei Li is an English actress best known for her starring role as the main character in the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Today, she opens up about her late ADHD & Autism diagnosis, and reveals the lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 00:49 Dedication 00:59 Tiimo Advert 03:32 ADHD Item reveal 04:06 What was your first memory of feeling different? 17:57 The journey to an ADHD diagnosis 25:00 Post diagnosis emotions 31:05 Masking 35:33 What was the "hurricane" and "trauma" you experienced as a youth 45:13 Misunderstood Neurodiverse traits 49:03 Being neurodivegent an a film set 57:16 Stasis advert 59:06 The mental health cost of being misunderstood 01:01:27 Opening up about toxic romantic relationships 01:02:50 Advice for your younger self 01:04:36 ADHD item explanation 01:13:00 The ADHD agony aunt (The washing machine of woes) 01:16:38 How does ADHD and Autism conflict within you 01:17:47 How would you convince an ADHD/Autistic sceptic 01:19:48 What would you say to a (theoretical) casting director who says they wouldn't hire you because you have AuDHD? 01:20:37 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:21:55 Behind the scenes clips Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Ned Hallowell is a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and the world's No.1 authority on ADHD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millie Mackintosh, famous for her appearances on Made In Chelsea, opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis. Chapters 00:00 Trailer 00:53 Dedication 01:03 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:30 ADHD item reveal 04:08 Early memories of feeling different 06:18 How ADHD showed up during your teenage years 08:23 Your relationship with parents Pre vs Post diagnosis 11:33 Do you feel like you have masked throughout your life? 16:37 Is there a good feeling that comes with masking? 17:32 Early signs of burnout 24:21 How your ADHD diagnosis made you feel 25:37 Has impulsivity ever got you into trouble 31:15 Through the prism of ADHD, what's a list of your strengths vs your weaknesses? 32:40 What does it feel like if someone picks you up on your weaknesses? 37:51 Made In Chelsea 39:31 The decision to go ‘alcohol free’ 41:52 The rock bottom moment 46:00 ADHD item explanation 47:45 ADHD agony aunt segment (Washing machine of woes) 50:44 I’m guessing a lot of clips resurface and you could even feel haunted by them, how does this intercept with your RSD 51:55 What is it like navigating the trials and tribulations of not only yourself growing up, but the complexities of a relationship in the public eye? 01:03:44 Advice for younger self Buy Millie's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Drunk-found-freedom-alcohol/dp/0349443815 Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martine McCutcheon is an actress, best known for her roles in Eastenders & Love Actually. In this week's bitesize clip, Martine shares her late ADHD diagnosis realisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susannah Constantine is best known for being one half of Trinny and Susannah, but today she emotionally opens up with her daughter, Esme, about how ADHD has impacted their family. Susannah & Esme bravely share the many lessons they've learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 00:56 Dedication 01:05 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:40 Which one of you has ADHD? 04:05 ADHD item reveal 04:26 Susannah, when was your first memory of feeling different 06:28 Esme, when was your first memory of feeling different? 08:56 Susannah’s alcoholism rock bottom moment 10:38 What keeps you sober? 12:16 Esme, when was your ADHD diagnosis 14:45 Susannah, what did ADHD mean to you before Esme was diagnosed 17:24 Esme, what's your experience of ADHD been as you've grown with it 21:03 Susannah, how do you feel when you see Esme in distress 22:38 Do you both ever clash with regards to the meaning of ADHD? 29:01 How anxiety manifests in you both 34:43 Susannah, did being famous make you anxious 38:46 Rejection sensitivity 48:54 A message from our sponsor: Stasis 50:45 ADHD item explanation 52:32 ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes) 56:55 Esme, how do you OWN your ADHD 57:30 Do you think Susannah has ADHD 01:00:04 Susannah, what helped you navigate through life 01:00:37 Self esteem issues amongst women 01:02:38 Suicide ideation 01:11:55 What have you taught each other about ADHD 01:15:28 What could each other improve on 01:24:09 What would you NEVER change about each other 01:27:46 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:28:58 Behind the scenes & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Follow Susannah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/susannahconstantine/?hl=en Follow Esme on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/esmebertelsen/ Buy Susannah's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ready-Absolutely-Nothing-Susannah-Constantine/dp/0241555205 Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Studio: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you curious about the subtle differences between ADHD & narcissism? Do you want to know if your partner has narcissism? Alex chats with leading psychologist, Dr Mark Rackley, about all things ADHD & Narcissism. Listen to full episode on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KDXHLpWo9Cq7h54QghKl1?si=tMEoU_SSRP6VypK7FBKFDw Listen to full episode on Apple podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000668096502 Watch full episode on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4E6x-1ikrU&t=1705s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Welch is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. Today, she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and shares the many lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 00:58 Dedication 01:07 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:34 Denise’s ADHD item reveal 03:59 Early memories of feeling different 06:17 When was your ADHD diagnosis 10:55 Denise’s ADHD medication experience 16:03 How did your perspective on ADHD change post diagnosis? 18:40 Is there a link between acting and ADHD 20:17 How would ADHD have been viewed by your parents 26:47 How did you feel in your 40s? 37:25 Why is the invisible disease of "mental health" difficult for others to understand 41:46 The link between being neurodivergent and loneliness 01:00:03 What has appearing on Loose Women taught you about men 01:07:06 What has Loose Women taught you about women 01:13:08 A stalker 01:15:01 Matty 01:21:23 Being a mother, the good and the bad 01:23:33 The ‘worst’ side of Denise that the public don’t see 01:28:02 RSD + justice sensitivity 01:47:39 Never having a daughter 01:52:22 Denise’s ADHD item explanation 02:02:32 The ADHD Agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes) 02:07:27 Advice for someone who doesn’t ‘feel enough’ 02:15:31 Where would you be without ADHD 02:22:20 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 02:26:07 Behind the scenes clips & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Buy Denise's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulling-Myself-Together-Denise-Welch-ebook/dp/B003N2QUYC Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele Wimsett has a specialist interest in supporting girls & women with how their hormones affect their (un)diagnosed ADHD traits, and how to balance then naturally. Visit Adele's website 👉 https://harmoniseyou.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to remove the internal monologue that's holding you back? Do you want to overshare without caring what anyone thinks? Do you want to have zero anxiety and fearlessly conquer the world? Luisa Collins is all of that, and more! Luisa also co-hosts the LuAnna podcast. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 00:49 Dedication 01:00 A message from out sponsor: Tiimo app 03:35 Why was it important for you to come on ADHD Chatter? 07:03 Luisa’s ADHD item reveal 09:23 When was your first memory of feeling different? 15:10 What were your thoughts on ADHD before you were diagnosed? 20:31 Do you feel empathy? 22:30 How did you feel when you got your ADHD diagnosis? 24:46 What positive feedback have you had from your peers, colleagues and. family revolving around your character 28:15 And what negative feedback have you had? 29:18 Do you overshare? 30:29 What is it about you that made you pursue Entrepreneurship and what is it about you that made you a successful one? 40:17 What is it about you that made you venture into reality TV 43:48 Do you think there is a lot of Narcissism in Reality TV? 45:53 Have your opinions ever landed you in trouble? 42:22 What are the negative and positive effects of whirlwind fame taking its toll on the dopamine seeking ADHD brain? 47:08 Luisa’s ADHD item explanation 53:17 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The Washing Machine of Woes) 57:22 Have you had any struggles with addiction in your past? 58:21 The neurodivergent VS neurotypical dinner party scenario 01:01:35 The Alien scenario 01:03:59 What film characters have ADHD 01:18:50 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:20:56 Behind the scenes clips, posting the letter & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'. Buy Kat's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Not-Bloody-Trend-Understanding/dp/1472148703 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Ned Hallowell is a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and the world's No.1 authority on ADHD. Today he shares how you can master your ADHD without medication, beat RSD, manage addiction, improve sleep, make better connections, stop intrusive thoughts, and so much more! Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:01 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:52 Ned’s ADHD item reveal 04:22 Do you have ADHD, and if so, when was your first memory of feeling different? 26:36 How to unmask after a late ADHD diagnosis 29:37 In the most basic terms, what could the right medication do to the ADHD brain from taking it from where it is, to where it could be? 32:26 You studied at Harvard and have a fantastic education with regards to psychiatry and impressive experience as a psychiatrist. How much do we NOT know about ADHD and the human brain in general? 36:55 From one of your talks I remember you saying people with ADHD aren't good self-observers, why do you think that is and what leads you to say that? 40:25 What is the cost on others if a person isn't able to self-reflect? 44:03 Do you believe the opposite of addiction is connection? 45:59 On the spectrum of ADHD, what is an example of moderate to severe symptoms on this scale? 52:47 Is there a difference, in how people feel despair, between the sexes, male and female? 57:18 How to combat the phrase ‘Everyone has ADHD these days’ 01:00:13 Have you managed to come to any theories as to why - evolutionary speaking - ADHD brains might have evolved? 01:03:02 Why is getting distracted easily a good thing? 01:03:47 ADHD Item explanation (how to manage overstimulation) 01:14:59 How to stop intrusive thoughts affecting your sleep 01:18:09 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The Washing Machine of Woes) 01:20:59 Does R.S.D serve an evolutionary purpose? 01:22:54 What does ADHD look like if managed wrongly 01:24:46 What does ADHD look like if managed correctly? 01:30:39 What are the costs in relationships of undiagnosed ADHD? 01:37:39 How can one harness their ADHD to progress in their life? 01:39:07 How can someone find out what’s important to them 01:41:41 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:43:02 Behind the scenes clips & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Dr. Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com/ Buy Ned's books 👉 https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/ Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) plagues many people with RSD. Dr Samantha Hiew PhD, founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert, explains where RSD comes from and how you can manage it effectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr James Kustow is a leading London-based Consultant Psychiatrist and a trained integrative psychotherapist, working in one of the few specialist NHS Adult ADHD services in the capital. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:09 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:53 ADHD item reveal 04:21 Is there a displacement of energy in someone with ADHD in which they use energy in places that Neurotypical people might not and is there a knock on effect onto their physical health because of this? 07:02 How have you seen undiagnosed ADHD impact a person's mental health and then their physical health? 08:36 How to unmask after an ADHD diagnosis 13:06 What is the solution for RSD 18:54 How to stop being a people pleaser 20:52 Is there a theme you've noticed with regards to the time in a person's life when they might come to you for an ADHD diagnosis and why would that be? 29:03 Why is ADHD so objectively hard to prove to a cynic who might not think it's a legitimate diagnosis? 32:00 What would you say to someone who says ADHD doesn't exist and isn't a legitimate diagnosis? 33:44 What are the 3 biggest ADHD myths that you'd like to debunk if you could? 34:58 Do you notice with patients that you diagnose a change in their state of mental health after they've been given a reason for their behaviour? 38:37 ADHD item explanation (night owl) 43:29 The ADHD agony aunt (Washing machine of woes) 49:46 How do I know if I've got Executive Dysfunction, or if I'm just lazy AND how can I explain this to my partner who might just think I'm making excuses? 52:50 How to THRIVE with ADHD 56:36 Can you explain exactly what emotional dysregulation is and if it might vary from sex to sex? 01:03:15 Can a person hack their ADHD to become more productive? 01:08:38 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) 01:10:03 Behind the scenes clips + signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Buy James's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Thrive-Adult-ADHD-Productivity/dp/1785044524 Visit The Grove Practice 👉 https://www.thegrovepractice.com/profle/dr-james-kustow/ Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Alex George, the UK's mental health ambassador, shares his 3 tips to thrive with ADHD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy is best known as the breakout star from BBC’s groundbreaking queer reality show I Kissed a Girl. Today, she brutally opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and shares the many realisations she's had along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:01 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:29 ADHD item reveal 03:53 So, a question that might have some layered answers, but, when was your first memory of feeling different? 06:22 Did your ADHD diagnosis mean a lot to you? 09:15 Is there a high proportion of neurodivergence in the gay community from your experience? 10:05 And did I read somewhere that both of your sisters are gay? Are they both also neurodivergent too? 10:18 What was your parent's response to firstly the collective Neurodivergence? 11:58 How do you think you would have coped through your various iterations of learning that you're "different" without the support of your siblings? 13:56 What is the importance to you of surrounding yourself with your “tribe" 14:57 Have you ever been told you're "too much" for someone, either as a friend, or as a partner, or in the dating world? 16:14 ADHD struggles 17:34 How do you personally deal with heartbreak? 18:45 And how would you describe real love from your own personal emotionally complex ADHD mind's experience? 20:48 ADHD item explanation 21:39 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes) 24:48 What led you to become part of the Reality TV show "I Kissed A Girl" and why did you choose to do it? 26:57 I don't know how the edit the show, but I imagine things are changed and fabrciated a bit to fulfill a certain narrative. For someone with ADHD and maybe RSD, that's a huge risk to take. 28:12 How has the social media response been and has it impacted you or your family either negatively or positively? 32:09 How does RSD manifest in your and is it something you've had to struggle through your whole life? 33:03 Having spoken to you now, I'd say you're the image of confidence. What insecurities might you have that you think you've done such a great job in masking that nobody would ever guess you think them about yourself? 34:40 The feeling of not fitting in a box must be something quite familiar to you now! What advice would you give to someone who doesn't feel like they are fitting in when they are desperate to? 35:36 What is it about you and your character that has been able to navigate through so many "against the grain" moments in your life and come out the other side so confident and happy? 36:19 What is your life after the show going to be like in terms of the parts you can control (i.e what are you going to do with your new found stardom) and the parts you can't control (i.e being known for a Reality TV show)? 37:45 What is it about being ADHD that you'd miss hugely if you were to suddenly become Neurotypical overnight? 38:36 A letter from the previous guest 39:40 Behind the scenes footage, posting the letter & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Find Amy on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/amy_spalding/?hl=en Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian, Sara Pascoe & comedian husband, Steen Raskopoulos, share how ADHD shows up in their marriage and how they cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martine McCutcheon is an actress, best known for her roles in Eastenders & Love Actually, but today she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:20 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 04:39 The ADHD item reveal 05:13 A simple question to start, but an important one, when was your first memory of feeling different? 08:26 Your upbringing in Hackney was tumultuous to say the least. Do you think, from memory, your childhood is linked to your ADHD in any way? 09:27 Why do you think you were diagnosed so late in your life? 21:07 You started performing very early in your life. How was it as a child to be a performer and how did that detract from your academia? 28:15 Many viewers of the podcast will of course recognise you from Eastenders as the iconic character Tiffany. 30:34 What is the pressure like being in the UKs most watched Soap Opera for such a long run? 34:00 It’s quite rare for an actor to be broadcast so consistently to a whole nation and be known so well for that role and it must be very surreal, how did your RSD deal with this particular strain of fame and interactions with the public & press? 37:31 Do you find yourself having been drawn to other neurodivergent minds either personally or professionally? 43:16 Does ADHD affect your ability to learn acting lines 44:46 A huge thing we speak about often on the podcast is imposter syndrome. Have you ever experienced this and did you experience this leaping from a Soap Opera into a Hollywood movie? 49:53 Now you've been diagnosed with ADHD, if you could sit down and have a word with a younger version of Martine just at the moment she's been told she'll be on the country's most beloved Soap Opera, what would you say to her? 56:41 A message from our sponsor: Stasis 58:09 Have you grown to love yourself, feel comfortable in your own skin and everything that entails and did that journey start pre-diagnosis? Or with the diagnosis? 01:05:44 How does your anxiety manifest itself and has this been a struggle in your past? 01:14:27 Reflecting on My Fair Lady 01:20:31 ADHD item explanation 01:22:02 The Washing Machine of Woes 01:24:16 You’ve been away from the public eye for a while, has that been good for you? 01:27:56 In hindsight, do a lot of your behaviours make sense to you now that you have an ADHD diagnosis and if so, which ones? 01:29:50 How would your children describe your ADHD and various neurodivergent eccentricities? 01:31:37 Why was it important to come on here and discuss it today? 01:33:49 If you could sit down and have one conversation with one person from your past, with the fresh perspective of being diagnosed with ADHD, who would it be with and why? 01:38:34 Letter from previous guest (rules to live by) 01:40:00 Behind the scenes clip & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Harris and his non-speaking son, The Joshie Man, share their inspiring journey, full of heart warming insight. Dan is the founder of the charity, Neurodiversity in Business, advocating for the rights of neurodivergent folk to access neuroinclusive workplaces. You can find out more details at www.neurodiversity.org. Chapters: 00:42 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 02:46 Start of interview 03:27 I quite often ask this question at the end but I think it would be a good one to start with: 04:02 Could you explain in detail the general spectrum of ASD, where you place on it and then where Joshy would be placed on it? 05:44 You hear quite regularly things like "oh my friend, he/she is a bit on the spectrum", it seems in some way, we are all on the spectrum. That's why it's a spectrum and not binary. Is this true? Do we all have a bit of an -ism? 07:12 You’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, when was your first memory of feeling different? 10:08 Do you think you could describe as accurately as best you can what Joshy's experience of the world is? 12:12 How does Joshy show and process his emotions and feelings? 13:11 What is the general communication like between yourself and Joshy and how has that evolved over time 14:00 Did it take time to come to terms with Joshy's diagnosis and if so, what were the stages of processing like for you? 17:22 How have you coped as a father? 19:24 ADHD Item 21:31 Were there any tell-tale signs of Joshy's condition very early in his life and if so, how early? 22:49 A message from our sponsor: Stasis 24:16 How has the world changed with regards to how it views autism since your personal diagnosis? 27:46 Is there a chasm that needs to be addressed with regards to Joshy's experience of the world and how people with his condition are viewed by authorities? 32:21 How would you like the world to change over the next 10 years with regards to ADHD and Autism? 34:14 What Autism associated stigma would you most like to debunk? 36:13 What nonverbal autistic stigma would you most like to debunk? 40:06 Washing machine of woes Dan is fighting for Communication Boards to be installed globally to help non-speaking people access their communities: https://neurodiversityinbusiness.org/communicationboards/ Find Dan on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjharris/ Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Stephens is best known for being one half of Rizzle Kicks. Today he dissects his ADHD diagnosis and shares the many life-changing lessons he’s learnt. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:20 A message from our sponsor: Timoo 04:36 ADHD item reveal 05:11 What was your first memory of feeling different? 07:14 You were diagnosed twice with ADHD, is that right? 10:36 What was your first memory of being made to feel different by somebody else? Do you have any visual analogies that best demonstrate how ADHD manifests in you? 14:32 You’re a bit of a polymath. A musician, author, actor, mental health activist, do you think your ADHD stood you in good stead with your varied career paths? 19:34 What do you think divided you - who has clearly been able to use his brain and creative capacity to further your career - to those who only experience the negatives of ADHD? 24:11 Drugs and alcohol 25:53 So with great success always comes great criticism. Managing so many different careers, do you suffer RSD across those pursuits? 30:11 What do you think other people's experience of working with you is? 36:56 A message from our sponsor: Stasis 38:24 ADHD item segment 43:19 The Washing Machine of Woes (ADHD Agony Aunt segment) 48:18 You’ve written a book about heartbreak which makes me wonder, how do you experience Love and is it an intense experience perpetuated by your ADHD? 57:29 You've spoken before about body dysmorphia, is that something you feel comfortable talking about? 01:05:56 Why was it important for you to come on this podcast and talk about ADHD? 01:07:43 A letter from the previous guest 01:09:21 BTS footage + posting the letter + Signing the canvas Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link: https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridge Do you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatter Valid for US customers only Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacey Duguid has worked for brands including Giorgio Armani, Prada and ELLE, but today she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and the vital lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:56 ADHD Item reveal 02:49 An opening tradition on this podcast: What is your earliest memory of feeling different? 06:41 What’s your earliest memory of being told that you're different by someone else? 08:48 How did feeling different manifest itself in your earlier years as a child and then as a teenager? 13:42 Why do you think it took so long for you to be diagnosed with ADHD? 21:25 What was your family's response to your diagnosis? 22:45 Is it hard to explain ADHD to other people, do you find people take it seriously as a diagnosis? 25:47 After you were diagnosed did you feel like you presented yourself in a different way socially, professional or in your relationships? Did you approach people with a renewed sense of confidence? 30:56 Do you think you have any autistic traits? 35:29 have you struggled with addiction and if so, just how bad did it get and how have you overcome this? 40:34 What was (and is) dating like for you as someone with ADHD? 47:16 Do you find what you're looking for in a partner has changed pre and post ADHD diagnosis? 51:07 Your ADHD item (red wine) 54:07 How did you meet your ex-husband? 55:13 You were married for 10 years? And this was pre-diagnosis...what was managing a committed relationship like with ADHD and no diagnosis? 58:26 Is ADHD your friend or your enemy? 01:00:57 How did ADHD play its part in your marriage failing? 01:03:56 What does divorce do to one's self-esteem taking into consideration an ADHDer's RSD? 01:10:23 How have your ADHD traits played a part in your incredible success within your respective careers? 01:17:27 Why was it important for you to come on this podcast? 01:22:14 The Washing Machine of Woes 01:24:38 Letter from previous guest Follow Stacey on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/staceyduguid/?hl=en Buy Stacey's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Happiness-Mating-Marriage-Motherhood/dp/0349435197/ Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Spicer shares her important post ADHD diagnosis realisations. Kate is a lifestyle journalist who has written for Vogue, the Sunday Times, The Times, the Daily Mail and the Evening Standard. Read Kate's Substack 👉 https://katespicer.substack.com/archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Middleton is an activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering neurodivergent people to thrive in and out of the workplace. Ellie's story is tragically relatable, but also full of hope, insight and wisdom. 00:00 Trailer 03:04 Shall we start by explaining in brief your diagnoses and where they came throughout your life? 07:52 What were the various iterations of masking throughout your childhood? 10:51 What are the hidden costs of masking 16:06 When was the last time you felt truly 100% unmasked and this made you feel uncomfortable to feel like you're being yourself? 23:59 When was the last time you felt truly 100% unmasked and this made you feel incredibly liberated and accepted? 27:12 From your experience, what toll does the feeling of being misunderstood take on a person at the time it's happening, and in hindsight what toll do you think it can play on a person when they reach adulthood? 31:14 We’ve had a few guests on with AuDHD and one of the most illustrative of analogies is "it's like 2 siblings dragging each other across the room by their hair". How would you describe these two sectors of the brain colliding on a day-to-day basis? 35:46 Last time you were on you described a sort of 6 month pendulum swing of depression that would then swing to optimism and ambition. You haven't been on here for around a year, so I was just wondering if this has cropped up again in your life and how? 39:48 ADHD item 42:24 The washing machine of woes 48:19 Does having ADHD and Autism make you more tolerant of other people who exhibit what might be frustrating symptoms of ADHD and Autism in your personal or professional life? 51:04 You’ve built a fantastic community online lending support to neurodivergents, from those who have reached out, do you see any common themes in the turmoils of those who are feeling lost? 53:23 Have you made any steps over the last year to manage your R.S.D and has it cropped up in your life since you were last on? 58:23 For someone who has said they take things literally and can maybe be more blunt than people are used to, this must cause confusions in conversations and friendships, how does your RSD deal with these confusions? 01:04:07 Why are boundaries important to a person? 01:11:16 At the beginning of your Ted Talk, you listed contradictions of social dynamics that you had trouble balancing. Could you mention a couple of them now? 01:13:18 You then go on to say other neurotypical people just seemed to have a metaphorical rulebook which helped them understand these things that you couldn't get to grips with, did this lead to resentment of being different? Having to work so hard to understand something others know intrinsically? 01:17:01 A letter from the previous guest Buy Ellie's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-You-Goodbye-Should-Would/dp/0241710375 Follow Ellie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/elliemidds/?hl=en This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ Power is an esteemed neuroscientist & international speaker. Today, he shares 3 proven ways to hack your dopamine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parul Singh opens up about her late ADHD & autism diagnosis. It’s insightful, hilarious and very relatable. Thank you Parul for sharing your incredible story with us. 00:00 Trailer 02:48 When was your first memory of feeling like you might have ADHD? 11:45 And since you were last on, you were diagnosed with Autism too, so the second part of the question. When was your first memory of feeling like you have autistic traits? 20:36 How do you find Autism manifests itself in your social and professional life? 24:16 We had Jay Beech on the show who also has AuDHD and he said that the ADHD brain and the Autism brain are like 2 siblings pulling each other by the hair and dragging each other across the room, is this true for you? 25:53 Has this more recent diagnosis made a lot of sense of previous struggles you've had in the past? 30:55 Since your diagnosis, have you found your tribe? 33:25 Has your diagnosis made sense to those closest to you? 36:26 How do you communicate the everyday struggles of being AuDHD to those around you, those people by which your relationship relies heavily on your strength to communicate things to them. i.e friends, family and partner? 44:47 ‘Pebbling’ explained 46:08 In general, do you find it hard to draw out empathy from a person who has a brain that just thinks in a totally different way? 50:16 What part does "Stockholm Syndrome" play in this? And can you briefly explain what Stockholm syndrome is? 53:00 How much of your AuDHD do you think might be caused by complex PTSD? 56:46 The ADHD Item segment 01:00:19 The ADHD Agony Aunt segment (Washing Machine of Woes) 01:02:31 What is the difference between a shutdown and a meltdown? And why might one occur over the other? 01:11:35 How have you learnt to harness both your ADHD and Autism to become a successful individual? 01:13:32 Does your ADHD ever mask your Autism or vice versa? 01:14:28 What is your relationship with alcohol like at the moment and how has that journey been over the years? 01:16:10 The Alien scenario 01:18:41 Most impulsive thing 01:21:01 Signing the ‘thinks outside the box’ canvas Find Parul on Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-parallel-minds/ This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats to Rich & Rox (ADHD Love) about Rich's autism suspicions, arguments and RSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with leading psychologist, Dr Mark Rackley. Expect to learn the signs you're dating a narcissist, the similarities between ADHD and narcissism, and so much more. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 02:28 A broad question and not yet ADHD specific, but, what is a narcissist and is there a difference between a narcissist and someone with NPD? 06:48 Why do you think narcissism is such a big topic in the world at the moment? 08:27 Is genuine Narcissism or NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder for audience members) common and if so, why do you think that is? 10:10 What does a narcissist need to "survive" and what is it they’re looking for in life (and what are they looking for from people around them)? 14:20 How does a narcissist prey on someone and what sort of people are they looking to exploit? 16:30 Is covert narcissism different to the more mainstream narcissism we hear about and why is it particularly dangerous? 18:21 Are narcissists afraid of being alone and what - in general terms - do you think a narcissist thinks of when they are left alone? 20:00 What might the general timeline be for someone dating a narcissist and that dating turning into a serious relationship i.e how might narcissism show itself gradually in a romantic relationship? 22:04 What tricks does a narcissist use to keep you on their hook if they see you as part of their "narcissistic supply”? 24:05 ADHD Item 27:06 Washing machine of woes 33:09 Do narcissists know they’re narcissists? 34:24 At what point would a narcissist begin to become self-aware that they might indeed have a problem? 36:39 I need to voice some worries of my own! I’m on camera, I think I share some of the traits we've been talking about. I don't like being alone. I need praise to rid me of my RSD….do you think I’m a narcissist? How can I tell?! 39:48 How can I be sure that my traits are just ADHD and not narcissism? 43:09 Are there any other similarities someone with ADHD might have that are typical of a Narcissist, but might not be narcissism? 45:07 If someone has an ADHD partner and they are trying to figure out if it's ADHD, or if there is something more sinister at play, what steps can they take to help try to figure it out? 47:51 Is there a known cause for narcissism and if not, what do you think might be a factor that perpetuates it? 49:18 How to spot a narcissist 53:21 Can you ever change a narcissist and is it worth trying? 54:05 Can narcissists be successful professionally? 57:33 Successful narcissists aside, with the lower rungs of narcissism and perhaps the majority of the narcissistic population that aren't particularly high-functioning CEOs, what can that look like? Or to put it another way, what does the "everyday narcissist" look like? 59:40 Is social media causing narcissism, or is it just the perfect tool for someone who already is a narcissist? Follow Dr Mark on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/ Listen to Dr Mark's podcast 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/2pQcITHSlR5qNUagV0jEgX This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shappi Khorsandi explores late ADHD diagnosis and shares many lessons she’s learnt. This episode is painfully relatable, but also full of hope, humour and insight. Shappi is a comedian, author, speaker and advocate for human rights. 00:00 Trailer 02:48 When was your earliest memory of feeling different? 10:30 You were diagnosed at 47? Why did it take so long for you to receive a diagnosis? 14:28 What clicked into place when you heard the words "You have ADHD"? 26:44 You have a great analogy about Tarzan and ADHD, can you explain this for our audience? 33:05 Being diagnosed with ADHD and being a comedian - the creative comedy mind of which is constantly flipping from thought to thought (and I'm sure the two go hand in hand) - but how did this fluid nature of the way the brain works serve in holding down jobs & relationships? 47:52 Moving around a lot when you were younger, changing country, feeling "foreign", facing racism, having ADHD, being shy, that's a lot to deal with for someone who is likely to be emotionally sensitive? What do you think the most testing part of your life has been as far as RSD is concerned? 53:21 What did/do your parents think about ADHD and everything that it entails? 57:30 The ‘ADHD item’ segment 01:03:26 Washing machine of woes 01:09:01 A very personal question and one you don't have to answer of course, but what is the process of a relationship coming to an end and then the subsequent divorce like for the chaotic mind of someone with ADHD? 01:14:33 Do you think that everything you've been through - including your late diagnosis - has helped you build your career? 01:17:41 Where would you be in life without your sense of humour and what purpose does your sense of humour serve in softening the blow of everything we've spoken about already! 01:19:35 A wedding day story 01:23:14 Being very much an outsider through Neurodivergent means and, back when you came to the UK, feeling like an outsider through race too, do you have an explanation in a nutshell that might best describe how ostracised a person would feel, and did feel, in that scenario? 01:27:04 Most impulsive thing 01:31:37 Closing questions & signing the ‘thinks outside the box’ canvas Buy Shappi's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scatter-Brain-finally-rollercoaster-became/dp/1785044206/ Visit Shappi's website for tour tickets 👉 https://shappi.co.uk This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with Neurodiversity Consultant, Matt Gupwell, to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adele specialises in supporting women to balance their hormones naturally. As a woman diagnosed at 41 with ADHD, Adele has a specialist interest in supporting girls & women with how their hormones affect their (un)diagnosed ADHD traits. 00:00 Trailer 01:41 Can you explain to us men what the hormones and chemicals at play are in a woman, with a focus on the ones that most prominently affect their mood? 02:50 What is the "hormone hierarchy"? 04:08 In our pre-chat, you said you had nicknames for the hormones, like "The Beyonce of the hormone world", what does this mean and what other nicknames do you have? 05:30 Are there fundamental differences in the Sexes, their mood and what might these be? 07:24 Firstly, for the uninitiated, what exactly is menopause? And is menopause particularly challenging for someone with ADHD? 08:58 Do you think there are fundamental differences then in the way each sex exhibits symptoms of ADHD? 10:15 What do you think can be done about this gender bias? 11:06 The female hormone cycle and the impact it must have on their mood must be confusing at the best of times, what do you think are the most common confusions that a chemical explanation might help in their understanding of oneself? 13:32 What does an ‘ADHD friendly’ lifestyle look like? 15:16 What is the "Hormone MOT"? 16:05 How does progesterone impact a person's nervous system and what effects can this have on a person's mental and physical wellbeing? 17:53 Can people go on living their day-to-day not even realising they may be in a hormone deficiency? 19:08 ADHD Item 20:09 Washing Machine of Woes 23:21 How can women naturally balance their hormones as opposed to taking medication to do so? 25:13 Why do you think we love supplements so much and what are your thoughts on medication or supplements? 26:08 For a man who is struggling to understand their partner's hormone cycle, what's the best bit of advice you can give them? 29:43 Could you briefly explain the changing hormones of a young woman and onwards into post-menopause and how this might have an impact on an ADHD person psychologically? 31:27 What is your own personal ADHD diagnosis story and how did a diagnosis help you understand yourself? 34:58 Do you think being self aware of all of this science behind our moods is ultimately a good thing or is ignorance, to some extent, bliss? 38:54 How to explain menstruation to a child in an age appropriate way? Visit Adele's website 👉 https://harmoniseyou.co.uk FInd ADHD Chatter on social media Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_chatter_podcast/?hl=en TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_chatter_podcast?lang=en Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-partridge-9b589480/ This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with ADHD Nutrition Coach, Amber Macintosh. Amber reveals the 3 foods that ACTUALLY help with focus, brain fog and motivation. You probably already have some of these in your fridge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Johnston is the founder of Mattr, the first neurodivergent-friendly dating app. Jamie is also AuDHD. This makes him the most knowledgable person in the world to speak to about neurodivergent dating. Expect to learn solutions to the common themes that crop up around ADHD and dating, what men look for in an ADHD partner, if people with ADHD have a 'type', how to manage pre-date overwhelm, how dating apps are manipulating your brain, and so much more! 00:00 Trailer 01:40 When was your first memory of feeling different? 05:44 Do you see a common theme crop up when it comes to difficulties revolving around ADHD, Dating and friendship? 07:01 What do you think ADHD or AuDHD people look for in a partner? Is there a "type" they go for? 09:09 where does your dating app differ from the more commonly known ones? 13:48 Talk us through what happens to the ADHD brain when using dating apps. 16:14 Talk us through what happens to the ADHD brain just before a first date with someone and why that can be addictive. 17:40 Do modern dating apps cause a lot of self-esteem issues within an ADHD brain? 20:37 How are dating apps designed to keep us engaged and why is that particularly bad for someone with ADHD? 22:53 How do you think dating changed pre and post technology and why do so many relationships seem to fizzle out fast? 24:46 Your ADHD Item 27:19 Washing machine of woes 31:50 Do you think, from your experience, that Neurodivergents are more compatible, or at the very least, drawn to one another? 35:24 What do you think dating would be like for a Neurodivergent person who doesn’t know they are neurodivergent, is there a blind spot there? (I.e, does it help to know in the dating world if you have ADHD) 38:13 What has market research told you about the common struggles of a neurodivergent looking for love? 44:20 What is an ideal first date location for a neurodivergent person 49:02 What do you think guys are looking for in a partner? ADHD or otherwise? 52:57 Do you have a message of hope for those single neurodivergents looking for love? 53:43 What do men tend to look for in a woman online from their dating profiles? 56:06 Top mistakes women make on their dating profiles 57:38 First date red flags that could suggest narcissism 58:43 RSD and dating, how are they interlinked? 01:00:34 Celibacy, dating apps and the dopamine of an ADHDer. Is someone with ADHD more inclined to get distracted? 01:03:48 Is alcohol on a first date a good idea for someone with ADHD? 01:06:48 Do you think Ghosting and ADHD have a relationship? Visit the Mattr website 👉 https://www.mattr.social Download Mattr 👉 https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mattr-date-different/id6444309024?mt=8&shortlink=xr3hk6i8&c=mattr_website&pid=QR_code&af_xp=qr&source_caller=ui Visit Jamie's LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiejohnston9033/ FInd ADHD Chatter on social media Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_chatter_podcast/?hl=en TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_chatter_podcast?lang=en Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-partridge-9b589480/ This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jo Perkins is a Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. In this bitesize clip, Dr. Jo explains why people with ADHD struggle with 'overcompensating', how we can manage it, and how we can all increase our self belief and beat imposter syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alex chats with Neuroscientist, Nicole Vignola. Have you ever lied down in bed, and suddenly got a racing mind? This episode will give you the solutions and the techniques to sleep peacefully without anxious thoughts consuming your mind. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:36 Let’s start with a really simple question that can apply to all of us, why do we need sleep? 02:46 Why do our ADHD minds just not shut up when we bed down for the night. I get my most creative thoughts at 3am! Is there a reason for this? 04:34 Do our dreams serve a purpose? 05:22 Are there ways we can tell how much sleep we need and if we’re getting enough just from day to day function? Do food cravings mean we need more sleep, for example? 06:32 How much sleep do we need and what unravels if we don’t have enough sleep? 08:04 If we are sleep deprived, what are the negative effects and how does it affect our stress hormones like cortisol? 08:47 What happens to our brain after a great night's sleep and why do we need that? 10:35 Does catching a quick nap throughout the day, on the train or whether, help to re-level ourselves? Or should we withhold and wait till night time to sleep? 17:12 Do people with ADHD need more sleep than Neurotypicals? 17:34 Sleep deprivation is used as torture, which says it all! What happens to us if we are severely deprived of sleep? 19:17 ADHD Item 20:42 Your book 21:46 What helps us sleep; is there a good proven remedy to unwind? 30:09 Is there a difference between stress and anxiety? 32:15 Sleep and having an intimate partner. Evolutionary, do we sleep better if there is someone we love close by? 35:08 Do you have 3 tips for us to really increase the chances of us improving our sleep? 35:41 For the mothers listening, 37:13 What other beneficial effects does a good sleep routine have that we might not even realise? 37:31 Do you see a common cycle revolving around phones, lack of sleep and coffee the next morning and does this affect our mental/physical wellbeing? 38:30 Washing machine of woes (ADHD Agony aunt) 47:38 Most impulsive thing Buy Nicole's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SXL5N4274FCX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AIxpDxpxEEdvvfsHFoxFMTg-3usU-6VA_XgG4zugBJfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.krlJ_TPHO7Uu-lMkURzDivdxYjkGNRrLW5nD8GcYnRU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rewire+nicole+vignola&qid=1722898806&sprefix=rewire+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 Follow Nicole's Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nicolesneuroscience/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Spicer dissects her late ADHD diagnosis (only 2 months ago) and shares many lessons she's learnt. This episode is painfully relatable but also full of hope, humour and insights. Kate is a lifestyle journalist who has written for Vogue, the Sunday Times, The Times, the Daily Mail and the Evening Standard. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:21 You have a very amusing nickname for your Brain. What is it? And why do you call it that? 05:14 Have your family accepted your diagnosis? 14:10 Internal narratives leading to dark places 20:49 Relationships 24:59 What’s been your biggest realisation since your diagnosis 28:35 Were you worried ADHD medication would numb your creative mind? 30:14 Kate’s experience with hallucinagentics 37:07 Are you sensitive to criticism? 47:13 Your ADHD item 51:06 Do you think there’s a link between ADHD, RSD and the pursuit to be beautiful 52:55 Can you - for the benefit of our male listeners - just briefly describe what being undiagnosed ADHD is like at school from your perspective as an adolescent female trying to find her way? 56:45 What do you think are the 3 most confusing attributes about yourself that someone who doesn't understand ADHD would have trouble understanding about you? 01:01:35 Your most impulsive thing Read Kate's substack 👉 https://katespicer.substack.com/archive Find Kate on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/spicerlife/?hl=en-gb Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with Dr Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist who specialises in ADHD. Dr. Mark shares his proven techniques to manage overthinking, perfectionism and people pleasing. Follow Dr Mark 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/?hl=en-gb Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats to Sara Pascoe & husband, Steen Raskopoulos! Does Sara have ADHD? Stay tuned to find out! Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:38 So let's clarify the dynamics first, which one of you has ADHD or do you both? 02:49 Sara, what ADHD traits do you notice most in Steen? 06:59 Do you have memories of extreme impulsivity from the dating phase of your relationship 12:53 Now for the fun part, Steen, do you think Sara has ADHD? 17:59 Steen, what did you benefit from by getting a diagnosis? 19:40 Did you go through a grieving process? 24:02 Do you tend to attract neurodivergent people in your life, Sara? 26:51 Navigating ‘shame’ within the family dynamics 28:48 Sara’s unofficial, just for fun, ADHD test 33:31 Dealing with rejection at work and in your marriage 42:18 Washing machine of woes 45:10 The ADHD Item 50:45 Your book is entitled "Weirdo" and even though it's a novel, are there auto-biographical references and did you feel "weird" growing up? 54:14 How do you think both of you being comedians plays a part in your relationship and more specifically - arguments in relationships? 56:50 Is there a huge overlap in comedy and being neurodivergent? 58:20 In your experience on the comedy scene, do you think being a comedian goes hand in hand with trauma and/or depression? 59:18 We had Paul Whitehouse on a few weeks ago and he said he sees a lot of comedians "waving the ADHD flag", do you tend to notice this in the comedy community? 01:01:44 Impulsive thing Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with Matt Hancock, the former UK Health Secretary, on a range of important issues affecting the Neurodivergent community. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 How much consideration was there for the neurodiverse community when considering putting the country into Lockdown 04:56 In the past few years you've come up against a lot of pressure, did that give you a new sense of empathy with regards to people who have felt misunderstood their whole life, i.e in this case, the neurodivergent community? 08:25 Washing machine of woes 10:22 You've been outspoken about Dyslexia, but do you think you stray into the realm of any other neurodivergent behaviours? 13:47 How is it that a clearly very bright person such as yourself can miss being dyslexic until the age of 18 or 19? 15:26 What measures can be taken within the schooling system to make sure these Neurodivergent behaviours are recognised from an earlier age? 16:27 Advice to parents if the school doesn’t take neurodiversity seriously 20:41 How do you think not being diagnosed impacted your personal progression and development? 26:45 How can teachers identify the unique learning requirements of individual children 30:42 What plans would you enforce to reduce the NHS ADHD diagnosis waiting list? 35:31 What would you say to a child that feels ‘different’ 38:25 How parents can help their child find their passion 39:35 When you were Health Secretary, did you think ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions were taken seriously by the powers that be and if not, why do you think that was? 41:36 Much like ADHD, I think people can often have a reductive view on what Dyslexia is. What do you think is involved in Dyslexia that people don't know about? 46:00 I don't know what the exact statistics are, but around 0.5% of the population went to Oxbridge. You were at Oxford and openly say you have dyslexia. Even with that holding you back, what is it about the rest of your brain that got you into the most prestigious university in the world? 48:14 You must have seen neurodivergent people at Oxford with some incredible minds, diagnosed and presumably undiagnosed. Do you think excelling to an unusual degree, in one particular area, is actually dependent on neurodivergence? 48:56 I remember reading an interview with an ex-CIA agent who said the CIA are predominantly made up of Neurodivergent people and I can only assume it's true of the MI5 because they have a propensity to connect ideas that a cognitively typical person wouldn't. If Neurodivergence is such a beneficial force if channelled correctly, why has screening taken so long to employ in schools? 53:45 Should people put ADHD on their CV 56:44 What can we all do to convince companies of the benefits of a neurodivergent workforce 60:25 Why have the neurodiverse community been missed for so long 01:04:06 ADHD item 01:05:06 What has the last 5 years taught you about humanity? 01:06:09 Closing advice for the neurodivergent community Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's bitesize clip, Matt Gupwell shares his tried and tested solution to RSD: 'STOP' Visit Matt's website 👉 https://www.thinkneurodiversity.co.uk Visit Matt's instagram 👉 / thinkneurodiversity Visit Matt's Linkedin 👉 / mattgupwell Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats to Dez Rock, a CEO of a major company, but also a woman who is coming to terms with her late diagnosis, and how so much FINALLY makes sense. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:27 Being allergic to small talk 06:16 Dinner with neuro-beige people 08:13 Dinner with neuro-spicy people 11:59 What does someone have to do in order to enter your inner circle 15:34 Masking 18:23 Does status impact how your ADHD is perceived 21:46 Is it toxic to diagnose through Tiktok 23:05 What made sense after your diagnosis 24:47 Relationships 25:36 Neurodiversity in your family 26:16 How ADHD shows up in your marriage 29:09 How has ADHD helped you being a mother 30:31 Heart wrenching moments 33:53 How ADHD has served us as a species 37:57 Washing machine of woes Find Dez on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dez-rock/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex chats with Dr Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist who specialises in ADHD. Dr. Mark shares his techniques to manage overthinking, people pleasing, RSD, emotional dysregulation, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, shame, anger and sleep. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:26 If a new patient were to come into your surgery, where would you start? 04:14 ADHD shame can lead to not wanting to share inadequacies, what is the hidden cost of repressing emotion? 07:19 What is happening in our brains when we experience RSD? 09:11 Is there a difference between how men and women deal with feeling inadequate through the school years? 10:44 How can emotional dysregulation manifest itself in a person who is undiagnosed? 16:34 A girl with undiagnosed ADHD, what might her struggles be in pre-pubescence, vs adolescence and then young adulthood? 19:46 And a boy with undiagnosed ADHD, what might his struggles be in pre-pubescence, vs adolescence and then young adulthood? 21:06 Do you think it's beneficial to have an ADHD diagnosis if someone is exhibiting characteristics of ADHD? 23:18 What reaction would you commonly see for someone who has had a diagnosis later in life? 25:47 Do you think there's an evolutionary reason that we as ADHDers overthink? 27:22 Is there a benefit to overthinking which no longer exists and otherthinking is a hangover of human nature? 30:47 3 tips to help a busy ADHD mind fall asleep 35:48 How to manage your intrusive thoughts 39:57 Washing machine of woes 43:09 The link between ADHD and perfectionism 46:32 How to assert boundaries and stop people pleasing 51:17 What are 3 major traits someone with ADHD has trouble controlling that negatively affect their lives? 52:01 How do you think feeling inadequate at school can affect people in their later life? 52:53 We spoke previously and you mentioned how some schools are really well versed in ADHD and others aren't. Where are the schools who are not so good at dealing with ADHD going wrong? Follow Dr. Mark on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/ Listen to Dr. Mark's podcast 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/2pQcITHSlR5qNUagV0jEgX Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices