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ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood Explained Everything For Adam Reed
Season 1 · Episode 20

ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood Explained Everything For Adam Reed

Hairstyling Legend, Adam Reed, on ADHD, anxiety & paranoia

The Hidden 20% · Ben Branson

July 3, 202449m 3sExplicit

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Show Notes

CW: mental health, suicide & addiction.


With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry.


In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why community plays a pivotal role in his life.


0:00 Introduction

1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance

7:11 Identity & School

17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood

19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus

27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent

33:33 ADHD & Intimacy

36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship

39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia

45:02 Adam's Neurodivergent Item

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Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg


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