ADHD Chatter – Details, episodes & analysis

How can you tell the difference between ADHD and trauma? Ella McCrystal reveals the subtle differences between the two, and how you can spot them at a young age. Ella McCrystal is a fully trained and accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach. 00:00 Trailer 01:57 Dedication 02:28 What will people learn from this episode 03:45 In developmental psychology, what is trauma? 05:17 What makes an experience "traumatic" as opposed to just “bad". 10:23 Perfectionism, RSD and their links to trauma 13:56 The link between being bullied and perfectionism 19:58 How sexual abuse affected your life 23:47 How to find and feel hidden trauma in your body 25:54 Tiimo advert 28:14 Is masking a trauma response 39:22 What is a ‘trigger’ and why are people ‘triggered’ 47:43 Is the effect of trauma lagged, i.e does it tend to affect us later? 58:29 How to heal your inner child 01:04:23 What is "trauma bonding" and is this a good thing or a bad thing in a relationship? 01:16:10 The ADHD item (a butterfly) 01:18:58 The ADHD agony aunt 01:21:30 Generational trauma passing through a family 01:27:07 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) Visit Ella's website 👉 https://ellamccrystal.com Find Ella on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal/?hl=en-gb Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber 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

80% of ADHD women are hyper-mobile and here’s how it’s damaging their health.  Dr Jessica Eccles PhD trained in medicine at University of Cambridge and University of Oxford and undertook combined clinical academic training in Psychiatry. Her latest findings shed light on the intricate links between neurodivergence, inflammation, hypermobility, and Long COVID Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:13 Dedication 01:34 What will the audience learn in this episode  03:06 What exactly is hyper-mobility and how does it compare to just plain mobility? 04:30 Positives and negatives of being hyper mobile  09:27 How can a person test to see if they are hyper-mobile? 12:49 How hormones and the menstrual cycle affects hyper-mobility  14:03 Does everyone with ADHD have Hypermobility? 17:56 The scientific link between Neurodiversity and hyper-mobility  27:59 Who’s the most "hypermobile" person you've ever met? 29:25 Does hyper-mobility change with age? 30:51 Tiimo advert  32:58 What did we know about the hyper-mobility/neurodiversity link 10 years ago? 39:52 75% of women with ADHD suffer from chronic pain, is this connected to hypermobility? 45:08 How can someone with ADHD and hypermobility help themselves to relieve the negative symptoms? 47:27 The ADHD item segment  52:50 The ADHD agony aunt segment  01:02:21 A letter from the previous guest  Find Dr. Jessica Eccles on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drbendybrain/?hl=en Click here to see Dr. Jessica’s LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/bendybrain?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d051ee00-661d-4128-a6de-3f101d5b5694 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber 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

Kate Spicer is a lifestyle journalist who has written for Vogue & The Sunday Times. Today she reflects on her life through her new found ADHD lens, and opens up about the vital lessons she's learnt. Read Kate's substack 👉 https://katespicer.substack.com/archive Find Kate on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/spicerlife/?hl=en-gb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Samantha Hiew is the Founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert. In this episode, Samantha explains how you can manage RSD in your personal and romantic life. Topics: 00:00 A description of RSD / What is RSD? 01:30 Where does RSD come from? 04:45 Is RSD more common in ADHDers 06:55 Can RSD cause physical pain 11:20 Tips to manage RSD 17:56 RSD in relationships 27:22 How Menstruation/Testosterone cycle affects RSD 31:52 How alcohol affects RSD 34:14 How to differentiate between rational sensitivity and RSD 36:50 ADHDers in the wild 39:10 Washing machine of woes Find Dr Samantha Hiew on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahiew/ Visit Samantha's ADHD Girls website 👉 https://adhdgirls.co.uk/about-us/ Find Dr Samantha Hiew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_girls/?hl=en 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

Gizzi Erskine is an internationally celebrated chef, broadcaster, podcast presenter and award-winning food writer. We discussed: 00:00 Your relationship better ADHD and Youtube 04:38 Feeling different 11:55 Your relationship with rejection 14:29 Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) + relationships 19:03 Therapy and other strategies 37:43 Masking 59:24 Washing machine of woes Find Gizzi on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/gizzierskine/?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

Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC is an esteemed expert in the field of ADHD management and support, renowned for her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with ADHD to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. ​Brooke's personal journey, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and marrying into a family of ADHDers, has provided her with profound insight and empathy for her clients. In 2002, she embarked on her mission to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Topics: 00:41 Your earliest ADHD of displaying ADHD traits 10:51 Being attracted to men with ADHD 21:01 ADHD Love Languages 24:16 Becoming an ADHD parent 30:10 Parenting burnout 32:12 Coping with RSD as a parent 38:20 Your book 42:31 Burnout Tips 47:43 Dodging criticism and masking Buy Brooke's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Activate-Your-ADHD-Potential-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0CG7NFZGQ/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=UiFhC&content-id=amzn1.sym.444ba109-cdf8-4a96-9f01-f73a5ebc80ca%3Aamzn1.symc.adba8a53-36db-43df-a081-77d28e1b71e6&pf_rd_p=444ba109-cdf8-4a96-9f01-f73a5ebc80ca&pf_rd_r=V6RZK0D6J1QRMV6ESAS3&pd_rd_wg=zElgf&pd_rd_r=8ee6bd6a-5554-4404-8091-d67f9dd41760&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m Follow Brooke on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/ 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

George King climbed Europe's tallest building, The Shard, without ropes or suction pads. He attributes a lot of his success to his ADHD. He's finally ready to talk about it. Topics: 00:00 Intro + Why do you like risky behaviour? 06:57 Your ADHD diagnosis story 10:39 Your purpose 3,000 years ago 13:30 Your stint in prison 15:05 Was your ADHD accepted within your family 17:43 Unhealthy dopamine + 'all or nothing' thinking 19:03 ADHD positives 22:35 The night before a big climb 23:58 Do you fear death? 30:16 What would you do if you were unable to climb? 32:59 Do you have many friends? 37:29 Which climb gave you the most 'peace'? 43:54 Your love life 50:12 How's your mental health today? 55:03 Washing Machine Of Woes Find George on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/shardclimber/?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

Kirsti Hadley is the founder of Generation Alphabet – a space for people who want to learn about and celebrate neurodiversity. She’s also the mother of 12-year-old Sonny, who was diagnosed with autism with ADHD and OCD in 2021. Around the same time, Kirsti was also diagnosed with ADHD/autism and dyscalculia. Here, we sat down with her to talk more about her and Sonny’s journey to diagnosis, what it’s meant for their family and how it’s changed her perspective on neurodiversity for the better. Topics: 01:12 How ADHD traits clash with parenting responsibilties 04:59 Becoming a mother 10:23 Activities to bond with your child 15:57 Feeling guilty after losing your temper 19:43 Washing Machine Of Woes 23:36 How RSD shows up as a parent 30:00 How's your mental health today? 30:52 Advice for your younger self 35:32 Your Book Buy Kirsti's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1915626110/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8 Learn more about the Tiimo app 👉 https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/ADHDChatter 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

Holly Morris is a social media superstar with over 7 trillion followers on TikTok! Today, she's ready to talk about her ADHD journey. She explains how she always felt different, how she used to mask and how ADHD shows up in her relationship. Topics: 00:00 Intro and early memories of feeling different 02:25 Your school reports 04:00 Friendships and masking 07:40 When did you receive you ADHD diagnosis? 14:39 Did your parents understand ADHD? 15:38 How would you describe living with ADHD? 25:04 Washing machine of Woes 29:48 How ADHD shows up in your relationship 34:00 When ADHD looks like laziness 38:03 Your ADHD item 41:43 Positive of ADHD 50:01 How's your mental health today? 53:54 Advice to your younger self? 57:08 When people say 'ADHD is just a trend" 1:00:02 Your most impulsive thing Find Holly's TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@holymorridge?lang=en Find Holly's Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/hollymorrisss/?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

Shareefa J tells her fascinating story explaining how receiving an ADHD diagnosis changed her life. She grieved the life that could have been, but is grateful for finally getting an explanation for her struggles. She shares what she's learnt, and the coping strategies she's since put in place. This episode is dedicated to anyone who received a late life diagnosis ❤️ Topics: 00:00 Intro and the Shareefa's chaotic life before diagnosis 05:39 Shareefa's relationship with 'masking' 10:27 When she knew she had ADHD 17:01 The medication experience 19:12 Grieving the life that could have been 21:11 Strategies to make life easier after ADHD diagnosis 28:51 Shareefa's ADHD Item 34:49 Washing machine of woes 43:28 Are men and women equally represented? 46:33 Is ADHD taken seriously on social media 51:02 Your most impulsive thing 52:29 How's your mental health today? Find Shareefa on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/shareefa_j/?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