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

When Brandon Scott was a boy, he was relentlessly bullied for being different. Now, as a man, he's turned his adversity into his biggest strength. This is truly inspiring, and is a MUST WATCH for anyone who has ever felt different. Topics: 00:00 Intro + early memories of feeling different 06:49 Your relationship with your parents 09:14 The funny 'tic' story 10:42 When did you know you had ADHD? 12:53 Why eye contact feels weird 17:39 Your ADHD item (adults magazine) 22:53 How ADHD benefits your boxing + catching Eddie Hearn's attention 30:38 Do you feel imposter syndrome? 32:47 How's your mental health today? 35:32 Washing Machine of Woes (Rejection) 41:54 Advice for anyone with neurodiversity? 44:02 What scares you? 45:53 Advice for your younger self 47:29 Your most impulsive thing Find Brandon on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/brandonscott.0/ Visit Brandon's Matchroom Boxing profile 👉 https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/brandon-scott/ 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

Have you been struggling with poor sleep, relentless stress, crippling or increasing anxiety, panic attacks? You may be breathing incorrectly. Jane Tarrant is a certified breathing coach. Listen as Jane explains the common breathing mistakes people make, and be amazed at how simple the solution is. Topics: 00:00 If someone wants to breathe correctly, where should their tongue be? 02:15 How many people breathe incorrectly 05:00 What are the most common breathing mistakes? 07:32 How does someone retrain their breathing habits? 11:13 What are the red flags to watch for that suggest someone is breathing incorrectly 14:43 What is the benefit of nose breathing? 17:58 Why can humans mouth breath? 20:39 Why did you want to be a 'breathing re-trainer' 27:31 How correct breathing can help anxiety 29:28 How correct breathing can help sleep 30:44 How correct breathing can help focus 33:33 How correct breathing can reduce burnout 37:48 Washing Machine of Woes 40:59 How important is breathing correctly for children? 46:38 What is 'screen apnea' 48:38 Mouth taping explained 53:12 What causes snoring 57:09 Closing tips Want to find out if you're breathing correctly? Join Jane's FREE online masterclass here 👉 https://www.linkbreathing.co.uk/how-to-recognise-your-current-breathing-habits Buy Jane's book 👉 https://www.linkbreathing.co.uk/rose-loses-her-nose Check out Jane on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetarrant/ 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

MARVIN HERBERT is an autistic and ADHD ex-gangster who once worked with some of Europe's most dangerous figures. Warning: This episode contains content you may find distressing. But after being shot and losing an eye, Herbert decided to leave the criminal life behind him. Marvin regularly presents in schools and prisons where he aims to inspire the youth and adults alike to be the best they can be. Topics: 00:00 Violence in your childhood 5:00 The tragic loss of your son 08:17 Getting shot in the eye 09:37 When did the crime start? 12:30 What triggers you? 14:05 Are you sensitive to rejection? 14:57 When did the crime escalate? 15:56 What made you turn your life around? 18:49 Do you feel lucky to be alive? 22:57 Do you have any regrets? 24:40 How's your mental health today? 25:30 Washing machine of woes 30:13 Being invited to 10 Downing Street 34:54 What scares you? 38:55 Your most impulsive thing? FInd Marvin on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mrmarvinherbert/ Visit Marvin's website 👉 https://mrmarvinherbert.com 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

What does is feel like to live with both ADHD and autism? What are the most common signs of AuDHD? What is an AuDHD person looking for from the world? Dr Khurram Sadiq is the world’s leading AuDHD expert (his TED talks have been viewed millions of times!), and the author of Explaining AuDHD. In this episode, you’ll learn: The subtle differences between ADHD, autism and AuDHD The consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD How to spot a child with AuDHD The AuDHD differences between male and female And so much more! 00:00 Trailer 00:51 Dedication  00:59 You’ve decided to dedicate yourself to a life of psychiatry. Why? 05:03 Describe the conflicting characteristics of ADHD and Autism? 14:53 The consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD 17:18 Tiimo advert 19:27 Why a child might be misunderstood as ‘naughty’ 22:09 Does the education system accommodates neurodiversity? 27:49 What effect can feeling ostracised have on a developing brain 32:59 How to spot a person who’s unable to communicate their wants and needs 39:16 Is there a beauty in being different? 43:39 What does "spectrum" mean? 48:18 Should ‘being obsessed’ make us feel shame 52:30 The people you treat, is there a common thread of insecurity and the root of it 59:53 The battle against stigma 01:01:39 ADHD item segment (Dobby) 01:05:44 The ADHD agony aunt (Washing machine of woes) 01:10:31 Defined differences between the diagnosis of ADHD between male and female? 01:14:46 Can someone be too young to be diagnosed with a Neurodiergent condition? 01:16:28 Common misdiagnoses of ADHD and Autism 01:17:58 What is a neurodivergent person looking for from the world 01:21:58 Is there a connection between ADHD, Autism and addiction? 01:27:36 The science of hyper focus interruption rage 01:30:24 How to stop your addictions 01:37:53 A letter from the previous guest  01:39:12 Behind the scenes  Pre-order Dr Khurram’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explaining-AuDHD-Guide-Autism-ADHD/dp/1804369489 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

Jannine Perryman, MA PGCE, is the Founder of ADHD WISE and CEO of Neurodiversity Networks CIC. Jannine considers that it is everyone's right to thrive and that whilst being neurologically diverse can be a barrier to achieving your potential, most things remain possible with the right support. Topics: 00:00 Intro and Jannine's personal diagnosis story 05:05 How did you find the assessment process? 06:46 After your diagnosis: how did you feel? 09:31 What would you tell your 'past self' 10:02 How ADHD presents differently at different stages of life 15:03 Myths about ADHD 18:19 Emotional dysregulation in kids 22:09 How to build a deeper connection with your child 30:18 Can parents rely on school to spot neurodiversity 34:00 Washing Machine of Woes 43:48 How can parents identify ADHD in their kids? 47:20 Should parents speak to their children about ADHD? 49:27 When people say ADHD is 'just a trend' 53:53 Jannine's most impulsive thing FInd Jannine on Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannine-perryman-ma-pgce-2985b7125/ Visit Jannine's website 👉 https://www.adhdwise.uk 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

If you've got ADHD and a social media account, you'll definitely recognise my guests this week: husband and wife duo, ADHD Love! Roxanne Emery & Richard Pink create videos showcasing various aspects of ADHD. Their content empowers people to remove shame as well as being a resource for the neurodivergent community to educate their loved ones on the nuanced reality of living with ADHD. For Rich and Rox, life before social media stardom was painful. Listen as they take us on their journey through struggles, self-understanding and acceptance. Topics: 00:00 Intro + graphic story behind 1st social media video 03:18 Roxanne's diagnosis story 06:57 Post diagnosis emotions 08:17 Richard's ADHD learning curve 11:00 Roxanne running late for a romantic date 13:21 Roxanne's family accepting her diagnosis 18:14 What ADHD'ers think of themselves 21:11 Addiction: life then VS life now 26:24 How's your mental health now? 29:35 Washing Machine of Woes (Masking) 36:46 Your books 46:04 When people say 'ADHD is a trend' 48:39 When people say ADHD'ers are 'too much' 50:12 Your most impulsive thing Buy their best-selling book Dirty Laundry 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dirty-Laundry-adults-ashamed-BESTSELLER/dp/1529915406/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8 Pre-order their new book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMALL-TALK-negative-beliefs-neurodivergent/dp/1529915422/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2H1FFUW71W6BL&keywords=small+talk+adhd&qid=1699307272&s=books&sprefix=small+talk+adhd%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-4 Follow ADHD Love on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_love_/?hl=en Follow ADHD Love on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_love?lang=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

Sarah Templeton is a passionate advocate for adolescents and adults with either unrecognised, and therefore undiagnosed, or late diagnosed ADHD. She has seen the catastrophic effects of the condition not being diagnosed early enough. Her decades volunteering and working with the homeless, serving & ex-offenders and with addicts had flagged up the disproportionately high amounts of ADHD in these groups; who have such an easily treatable condition which had been allowed to destroy their lives. Purely because nobody including teachers, CAMHS, GPs, probation, the police and prison services and charities working in the sectors haven’t spotted it. Topics: 00:00 Intro and Sarah's diagnosis story 03:56 What's Dyscalculia? 06:37 The myth of 'only boys can have ADHD' 10:44 Can parents rely on schools to spot ADHD? 13:35 How to spot ADHD in kids 15:15 Should you speak to your child about ADHD? 18:02 What NOT to say to an ADHD child 27:48 Benefits of an early diagnosis (crime prevention) 30:24 ADHD traits + criminality 35:48 Should prisoners be screened for ADHD? 51:35 When people say 'ADHD is just a trend' 54:04 Is ADHD a 'disorder' 56:06 Your most impulsive thing? 58:44 Tips for managing an ADHD kid at Christmas Visit Sarah's website 👉 https://www.sarahtempleton.org.uk Sarah's books 👉 https://www.sarahtempleton.org.uk/book-author/ Find Sarah on Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-templeton-headstuff-adhd/ 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

Jodie Hill is a neurodivergent solicitor, ED&I consultant, coach and trainer, author, and campaigner. She's passionate about people, creating psychologically safe workplaces, and enabling everyone to be their best and truest selves. Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Jodie's diagnosis story 03:00 Did medication help? 05:18 ADHD in your early years 06:03 Experiencing a mental breakdown 09:12 How do you deal with overwhelm? 11:00 How To Ask For ADHD Accommodations At Work 13:15 ADHD accommodations for the recruitment phase 14:03 Example of what's unreasonable to ask for 15:03 What to do if your employer says 'no' 19:31 The ADHD medication shortage 21:04 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at Work + stigma 22:44 What to do if you're bullied at work 23:55 What can companies do to be neuro-inclusive. 25:48 How to create boundaries at work 32:51 Neuro-inclusion in the courts 34:45 Is ADHD a trend 36:38 Recognising anxiety in the workplace 40:17 When people say you're 'too much' 42:10 What would you tell younger version of you 42:43 What's the most impulsive thing you've ever done? 44:59 Advice for people who forget to empty the washing machine 45:45 Is ADHD a superpower? Find Jodie on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-hill-lawyer/ Jodie's website 👉 https://www.jodiehill.co.uk Jodie's law firm 👉 https://www.thrivelaw.co.uk 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

*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. ADHD medication works for many* Given the shortage of ADHD medication currently, it felt apt to bring on someone who could walk you through some non-pharmaceutical ways to help manage the traits of ADHD. In this episode, I'm talking to Joseph Pack who manages his ADHD drug free. The founder of many companies and now the editor of the drug free ADHD newsletter. Joseph didn't realise he had ADHD until a major life event happened in his 20s, and he realised that he been self-medicating his symptoms of ADHD. This was the catalyst that lead him to going on a journey researching the latest thinking behind how to manage ADHD without the use of drugs. He shares many of these techniques during this podcast. From ice baths to caffeine consumption, Meditation to alcohol there is something for everyone. Topics: 00:00 Intro + scary diagnosis story 08:39 The story of throwing a rock (impulse control) 10:19 How to increase impulse control 14:07 Breathing techniques (meditation) 19:30 Other types of meditation 22:34 The benefits of cold showers 28:38 More breathing techniques 30:52 Panic station response 34:43 Diet 39:30 Benefits of an active lifesytle 45:21 Advice for parents 47:05 Should ADHD be called a disorder? 53:22 Closing advice Find Joseph on LinkedI 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpack/ Join Joseph's newsletter 👉 https://drugfreeadhd.substack.com Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd 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 outside of the workplace. She is the founder of (Un)masked, a community for those with neurodivergent conditions and regularly runs workshops at global corporations including Google, Budweiser and Tinder. Topics: 00:00 Intro + early memories of feeling different 07:13 The catalyst for seeking an assessment 13:10 Your diagnosis and masking 20:23 Dating as an unmasked autistic ADHDer 25:20 How you handle rejection 30:30 Your book 35:56 How you handle imposter syndrome 40:44 The autism paradox 43:21 Advice for younger Ellie 45:10 Your most impulsive moment 45:40 When people say, "ADHD is a trend" 47:38 What is body doubling? Ellie is also the very proud author of Unmasked: Everything They Never Told You about ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence. You can pre-order the book here 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241651980/ref=nosim?tag=elliemiddleto-21 Find Ellie on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliemidds/ Find Ellie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/elliemidds/?hl=en Find Ellie on Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/elliemidds?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 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

Daniel O'Reilly, otherwise known as Dapper Laughs, is a social media content creator and mental health advocate. Daniel manages the Facebook group Men And Their Emotions, and hosts the chart topping podcast called Menace To Sobriety. Topics: 00:00 Intro + your early ADHD memories 05:32 Seeing ADHD in your children 06:58 ADHD parenting 12:40 How ADHD impacts your marriage 14:53 Creativity and Hyper-focus 17:32 How to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 19:57 When was ADHD first mentioned to you? 22:14 Your assessment experience 24:12 After you diagnosis, how did you feel? 24:34 When did alcohol become a problem? 32:56 Sobriety and being a great dad 35:04 Your father 39:43 The sober mind 43:09 Advice for anyone considering sobriety 44:24 Are you happy? 46:00 What scares you? Watch Dan's podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTVvyeNq6XlzKLUCHZKg3aw Join Dan's Mental health Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/menandtheiremotions/ 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

Dr David McLaughlan is a consultant psychiatrist with almost a decade of experience working in mental health. Dr McLaughlan graduated from The University of Dundee Medical School in 2009 and was the winner of The John Blair Trust Prize and American Graduates Prize in Pathology. During his undergraduate, he also awarded an additional intercalated degree in Neuroscience. Topics: 00:00 Intro + What Is ADHD? 01:57 What causes ADHD? 03:23 Does ADHD present differently in woman? 05:01 The different types of ADHD 06:41 ADHD in women 08:09 Masking 09:43 Ratio of male/female seeking assessment 12:18 What happens in an ADHD assessment? 13:47 Similar conditions that can be mistaken for ADHD 15:41 Specific signs you look for when assessing ADHD 18:24 Is ADHD a disorder? 20:43 Is ADHD a superpower? 23:00 Different treatments for ADHD 25:45 ADHD and addiction 32:10 Rejection sensitive dysphoria 41:28 ADHD social media content 44:15 Community questions Mentioned resources: Information on Right To Choose 👉 https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/ Royal College of Psychiatrists 👉 https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk David's profile 👉 https://shorturl.at/pCEY9 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

*Trigger warning. This episode contains references to suicide* Leanne’s an expert in all things ADHD. After being diagnosed at 25, she wrote ADHD: an A to Z, trained companies such as Microsoft & became an ADHD Coach. She’s the founder of ADHD Works, offering a range of tailored packages to make ADHD work at work for you. Topics: 00:00 Intro and early ADHD memories 08:04 Tips to manage imposter syndrome 13:43 Diagnosis story 28:00 ADHD Coaching + your book 'ADHD An A to Z' 31:00 Neurodiversity at work 42:25 How to navigate burnout 47:42 Community questions Find Leanne on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannemaskell/ Buy Leanne's book entitled 'ADHD an A to Z' 👉 https://shorturl.at/etvC8 Visit Leanne's ADHD Works website 👉 https://www.adhdworks.info 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

London born singer, Kara Marni, has been a name consistently tipped for superstardom by fans, critics and fellow artists alike. In the summer of 2023, Kara released her single entitled 'ADHD' which instantly catapulted her into a household name within the ADHD community. Topics: 00:00 Intro and Earliest ADHD memories 11:37 How ADHD enabled your music career 17:30 What is the cost of success?21:32 RSD and why you wrote the song.31:40 How you manage burnout39:15 Audience questionsListen to 'ADHD' 👉    • ADHD  Follow Kara on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/karamarni/?...Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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

Ellie Middleton is an activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering neurodivergent people to thrive. Ellie's story is tragically relatable, but also full of hope, insight and wisdom. Follow Ellie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/elliemidds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are people with ADHD more prone to addiction? This week, I chat to Matt Gupwell, who is a Neurodivergent professional, as well as having lots of personal experience with ADHD and addiction. Follow Matt On LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgupwell/Follow Matt on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thinkneurodiversity/Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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 week, I chat to Matt Gupwell, who is a Neurodivergent professional, as well as having lots of personal experience with ADHD and addiction. Follow Matt On LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgupwell/Follow Matt on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thinkneurodiversity/Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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

Dr. Janina Maschke, a highly trained ADHD and Executive Functioning coach with a Ph.D. in Psychology. With a passion for helping individuals with ADHD embrace their unique brains, she is dedicated to empowering ADHD'ers to reach their full potential. Topics: 00:00 What is ADHD? 07:38 ADHD in women and girls 10:25 What made you think, "Do I have ADHD?" 13:47 Your most common client questions. 21:10 How To Beat Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 27:58 ADHD + Relationships 30:58 ADHD treatments + comorbidities 36:25 How does ADHD medication work/different types? 41:49 Imposter Syndrome tips 45:22 Do you mask? Find Dr. Janina on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_empowerment_coaching/?hl=en Visit Dr. Janina's website 👉 https://www.adhdempowermentcoaching.com 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

Dez is the CEO of SIEMonster, and a neurodivergent leader. Dez knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career – her ability to see the world as a puzzle (and manage all of the pieces) has made her an exceptional leader. Topics: 00:00 When (and how) did you realise you have ADHD? 04:25 Maintaining friendships 07:26 Masking 16:24 Creating boundaries and finding your tribe 23:00 ADHD and Entrepreneurship 34:20 ADHD in the workplace 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

Rebecca King is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is passionate about helping adults who struggle with ADHD and binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues to find food freedom and improve their self-esteem.  Topics: 00:00 Why did you become an ADHD Nutritionist? 04:18 How ADHD affects eating habits 12:28 What is 'Intuitive Eating'? 16:26 The 'Restrict/Binge Cycle' explained 22:09 Are food supplements a good idea for ADHD? 29:38 Food that help ADHD symptoms 38:39 Tips to stay hydrated 42:06 All-or-nothing habits Find Rebecca on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/?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

Sober Dave began drinking when he was fourteen years old and by the time he was forty, he was drinking a litre of vodka every night. Dave quit drinking in January 2019 and since then has gained a large audience, written a best selling book and coaches hundreds of people on how to remain sober. Topics: 00:00 Your early years 12:16 Drinking on your own 16:01 Why did you drink? 23:13 When did you experience 'rock bottom'? 29:49 What made you stop drinking? 51:30 Are you happy? 55:30 ADHD Find Sober Dave on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 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

This week I sit down with social media star, and ADHD mum, Geraldine Kostrewa. Geraldine has amassed 600,000 followers by creating content which helps other parents navigate parenthood as an adult with ADHD. We're very lucky to have her share some of that wisdom with us today. Topics: 00:00 Your early ADHD memories08:41 Hormones, menstrual cycle and masking22:49 Parenting burnout26:05 Motherhood anxiety and therapy31:00 RSD in parenting37:29 How to spot undiagnosed ADHD in parents41:35 ADHD doesn't make you a bad parent Find Geraldine on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cherry.adhd/ Find Geraldine on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@cherry.adhd?lang=enSupport ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 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

This week I sit down with AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) social media sensation Adelaide Saywell. Adelaide has amassed a following of over 600k people by sharing videos showing how she lives her life as an autistic person with ADHD. Topics: 00:00 Early ADHD memories and Hobbies07:04 Impulse Spending12:00 Your Autism and ADHD Diagnosis journey 22:02 Masking31:00 Setting Boundaries and Maintaining Friendships34:30 Intuition39:59 Dating and RSD Find Adelaide on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@adelaide_saywell?_t=8eGZaX9w2OY&_r=1 Find Adelaide on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/adelaide_saywell?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Watch Adelaide's YouTube Talk 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2wNb1PCshY 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

Sonya Barlow is an Award-Winning Founder, Best-Selling author of Unprepared to Entrepreneur, and BBC Presenter of The Everyday Hustle. Topics: 00:00 Your early ADHD memories 08:07 How ADHD shows up in your life 17:35 Masking made me lose myself 22:58 ADHD in the workplace 32:36 Burnout 40:35 Friendships Sonya's website 👉 https://www.sonyabarlow.co.uk Sonya's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unprepared-Entrepreneur-Madness-Starting-Business/dp/1398601489 Find Sonya on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/?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

This week, I sit down with Kate Moryoussef. Kate is the host of the chart topping podcast: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. Topics: 00:00 Your early years 06:33 When did you suspect you have ADHD 10:25 How did you feel after your diagnosis 20:24 Managing burnout 27:32 Hyper vigilance 31:49 Health anxiety 35:24 Imposter syndrome 40:17 The best version of you 43:29 ADHD in your marriage Listen to The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-podcast/id1605386171 Find Kate on Instagram 👉 https://instagram.com/kate_moryoussef?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== 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

Tina is an ADHD Accountant and an ADHD Money Coach. We chat about budgeting, saving and debt management.Topics:00:00 Why you decided to become an ADHD Money Coach03:54 How to stop impulse spending15:11 How to budget23:49 How to manage debt27:20 How to save money33:03 Further budgeting tipsFind Tina on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/theadhdaccountant/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA%3D%3DSupport ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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

Are you sensitive to rejection? Does a tiny criticism cause an internalised sadness or externalised rage? Is it causing havoc in your life and relationships? Don’t worry, you're not alone, and there is a solution. Dr James Kustow is a leading Harley Street psychiatrist and an adult ADHD expert. James also wrote the best selling book entitled How To Thrive With Adult ADHD. 00:00 Trailer  01:04 Dedication  01:12 How RSD feels in our body  04:18 RSD visual analogies 07:05 How RSD shows in your patients  18:52 Tiimo advert  21:44 How to manage RSD when your family triggers you 26:50 How alcohol affects emotional regulation  29:54 Some common family events that trigger RSD, and how to manage them  35:01 Can loneliness be a trigger for RSD 37:21 Will RSD ever be a medical diagnosis  40:59 What common social interactions might cause RSD that a Neurotypical person might be able to ignore? 44:39 Are RSD and "people pleasing" connected?  45:44 Can RSD manifest in subtle ways that we don’t notice  51:14 The RSD item (an orb) 52:52 The ADHD agony aunt (How to manage family disagreements) 56:29 How to find your passion  58:09 How RSD shows up at work (and how to manage it) 01:00:11 Managing RSD in romantic relationships 01:03:47 Does RSD present differently in different sexes? 01:05:07 Can RSD get that bad that someone might want to end their life? 01:06:26 Can RSD dip into the realm of paranoia? 01:07:43 Why some people are never affected by rejection 01:08:49 Should we believe everything our super sharp ADHD intuition tells us? 01:11:43 3 tips on how we can we manage our RSD 01:15:17 Is there a reframing of RSD to be a positive thing?  01:18:04 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) Introductory 60% off Dr James's Solo-Soma movement meditation 👉 https://www.thegrovepractice.com/self-study-courses/ Visit The Grove Practice 👉 https://www.thegrovepractice.com/profle/dr-james-kustow/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Note: Before the interview begun, Dr James Kustow made it clear that the concept of RSD in ADHD is only anecdotal and that there are currently no studies to support what is discussed in this conversation. 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

In this bitesize bit, Matt and I share our routines that help us maximise our ADHD 'good days'. Listen to the full episode 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000605087744 Watch on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbnX5tlWbzc&t=549s Follow Matt 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgupwell/ Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7Follow ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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

This week, I chat with a police constable and a police detective, Carl Mumford and Daley Jones, who explain why they're working tirelessly to improve support for Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice Stystem. Both Carl and Daley have ADHD, and they run the police ADHD support group: ADHD Alliance. Warning: suicide reference. Topics: 00:00 Carl shares his personal ADHD journey 02:14 Daley shares his personal ADHD journey 06:24 What are the benefits of ADHD in policing? 18:48 How can the Criminal Justice System better accommodate Neurodiversity? 30:48 Should prisoners be screened for ADHD? 47:43 Screening children for Neurodiversity 55:38 Are you hopeful for the future? Find Carl on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-mumford/ Find Daley on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/daley-jones-adhdalliance/ Check out the ADHD Alliance website 👉 https://adhdalliance.co.uk 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

Amanda Perry has been in business for 15 years. In that time she has started, scaled and sold 4 businesses, and has worked with over 1000 founders to scale theirs. Following an ADHD diagnosis in 2020, she set about redesigning her business and her life to work with her brain… not against it. Topics: 00:00 What are your early ADHD memories? 11:14 Why Did You Get Assessed For ADHD 17:44 Succeeding In Business 32:46 Tips For Founders With ADHD 56:31 Masking 01:10:00 Social Media ADHD Content Find Amanda on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/amandaperry/ Visit Amanda's Website 👉 https://www.amandaperry.co.uk ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis 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

Known for his high energy GRWM content, Jay promotes self expression through his fashion, dance and neurodiversity content. Keeping a feel good energy at the core of his content, he has grown a loyal following across TikTok and Instagram. Topics: 00:00 What are your early ADHD memories 03:03 Creating content for social media 08:22 ADHD Burnout 09:49 Unhealthy dopamine sources 13:52 What was ADHD first mentioned? 18:20 Maintaining friendships with ADHD 21:00 Romantic relationships 30:12 Your journey with ADHD medication 36:08 Your daily routine 37:45 Imposter syndrome Find Jay on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Find Jay On TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@jayybeech?_t=8d6kZa6nVV5&_r=1 Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Follow 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

This week, Parul Singh shares the story of how she won a legal case over an ex-employer for ADHD discrimination. Parul is a Recruitment Marketing Partner and Neurodiversity Advocate at xDesign, and an ex-tech recruiter. She was diagnosed with ADHD at aged 25 and uses her platform to awareness about neurodiversity in the workplace and in the recruitment process to build a more equitable future for neurodivergent people.  In order to make a bigger impact, she created a new role at xDesign, "Neurodiversity Advocate” in which she works closely with the People Team to lead the internal neurodiversity community. We all know how important it is to feel less alone. She also feeds into internal policies, processes and supports other neurodivergent employees at xDesign. As a woman of colour, she also puts a spotlight on intersectionality within Neurodiversity and the compounding impact that being from multiple minority groups has on barriers we face”  Topics: 00:00 What are your earliest ADHD memories 04:29 Unhealthy sources of dopamine 11:00 Misdiagnosed with depression + finally getting an ADHD diagnosis 18:47 Normalising ADHD in life + at work 22:38 How did you feel after your diagnosis? 28:52 Imposter syndrome 32:00 Winning a discrimination tribunal + Neurodiversity in business 38:13 What is disability discrimination? Find Parul on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadhdtechrecruiter/ Here's the link to the ADHD/ND resources : https://theadhdtechrecruiter.notion.site/ADHD-Neurodiversity-Resources-1-0983dc5d52aa400d9225973d940b2287  Specific ones relating to this discussion:  👉 https://www.gmb.org.uk/sites/default/files/neurodiversity-law-guide.pdf  👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/138118/Equality_Act_2010_-_Duty_on_employers_to_make_reasonable_adjustments_for....pdf  Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HZMBt0Fr8 Follow 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

Liam Harrison is an 8xWorld Champion Muay Thai fighter. He's appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast. He's ready to talk about his ADHD. Famed for having one of the most aggressive styles in UK Muay Thai, Liam Harrison is notorious for his powerful left hook and devastating low kick. With 8 world titles and a record of 115 fights 87 win 48 KO, Liam has been number 1 in the UK rankings since the age of 17 and widely regarded as the best Muay Thai fighter to ever come out of the UK. He has fought all over the world – Japan x5, America, Jamaica, Italy, Cambodia, France and notably Thailand, where he lived for 2 years, fighting there around 30 times and in both of the major stadiums. Liam has fought all of the top Thai and European fighters, including 3 close, hard fights with Saenchai. Topics: 00:20 What are your early ADHD memories? 03:12 When was ADHD first mentioned? 07:20 How ADHD impacts your romantic relationships. 13:09 How rejection sensitivity can impact fighting 22:05 How intuition helps you fight 24:08 Imposter syndrome 26:38 Do you 'mask'? 28:15 Your diagnosis 31:16 How ADHD is portrayed on social media Find Liam on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/liambadco/?hl=en Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HZMBt0Fr8 Follow 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

I sit down with Matt Gupwell to discuss the recent BBC Panorama episode. If you would like to make a complaint 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints/make-a-complaint/#/Complaint Matts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgupwell/ 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

Eric Whittington (aka LifeActuator) has 600,000 followers on social media. His helpful (and hilarious) ADHD videos have been watched hundreds of millions of times. Topics: 00:00 What's your earliest ADHD memory05:13 How to maintain friendships when you have ADHD 16:50 How does ADHD affect romantic relationships26:33 How masking is connected to social anxiety37:12 Is ADHD misrepresented on TikTok54:41 Your tool to live a more productive ADHD life (Life Actuator) Find Eric on TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ownVMGFind Eric on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lifeactuator/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Visit Eric's website 👉 https://lifeactuator.com Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnVP6IKYpF0&t=1803s Follow 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

Georgia is the Founder of Sancti Retreats, as well as an avid connector, blog writer, speaker, podcaster, video creator, island explorer, and a huge personal development geek! Topics: 00:14 Early ADHD memories 05:37 When was ADHD first mentioned in your life? 15:43 Relationships and Zoning Out 27:15 Impulsivity 32:12 Entrepreneurialism and Burnout avoidance 39:13 Closing question Find Georgia on LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3nV5Fg1 Check out Georgia's website 👉 https://bit.ly/3MqPss6 Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/3BzyGkd Follow ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alia Coster is an entrepreneur, content writer, published author, and written communications coach based in Manchester. Her own recent ADHD diagnosis has put many of the challenges she’s come across in a new perspective. Now, she’s passionate about helping others overcome the unique communication hurdles the neurodivergent community faces. Topics: 00:19 What is your earliest ADHD memory? 08:00 When was ADHD first mentioned? 16:43 Processing your diagnosis 24:10 Does ADHD make it difficult to maintain friendships? 28:05 Intuition 28:19 ADHD and Romantic relationships 41:10 Tip to manage Imposter Syndrome 45:57 Burnout + tips to manage it Follow Alia on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliacoster/ Check out Alia's website 👉 https://thefourpillars.co.uk Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/42yc7Ig Follow ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd 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 a new technique that has been proven to increase happiness in people with ADHD. Visit Ned's website 👉 https://drhallowell.com Order's Alex's new book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ac2bea62-6c18-4891-bbef-84b85d158aca 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

In this episode, I sit down with Pascalle Bergmans. Pascalle is the founder of PresenTales: A company which helps clients communicate their stories with confidence and passion. Topics: 00:45 What is your earliest ADHD memory? 04:48 He asked you to marry him. ADHD and love. 13:56 How does ADHD impact romantic relationships. 19:38 How ADHD affects intuition and self-esteem. 28:19 How to deal with ADHD 'bad days'. 32:27 How you find your dopamine. 36:25 When was ADHD first mentioned in your life? 42:57 What is your daily routine which maximises your mind? 46:05 How ADHD impacts your career. Corporate VS entrepreneurship. Find Pascalle on LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/42g9MkX Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/44vavku Follow ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: Suicide. J Grange is a British Musician and an International Public Speaker and Neurodiversity advocate. He's an ambassador for the ADHD Foundation, The Prince's Trust and has given talks for the United Nations. Topics: 02:50 What are your earliest memories of displaying ADHD traits? 07:01 Lack of support in school + feeling misunderstood 11:40 The ADHD diagnosis experience 23:13 Moments that led you to seek an ADHD assessment 28:40 ADHD Stigma 38:40 Finding your passion 44:20 Masking 51:28 Imposter syndrome 55:43 Your current work Find J on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-grange-373a2b1a7/ The ADHD Foundation: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk Help if you're struggling: https://www.samaritans.org Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/3N9jt0o Follow ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: Strong Language Sally Wynter. The 27-year-old Founder of CBD-infused gin brand MUHU. Queen of bootstrapping, she launched the brand from her bedroom with just £1000 saved up. Within 5 months, she received two acquisition offers, exiting at the age of 25 for a 7-figure-sum. Topics: 01:16 What are your earliest ADHD memories? What were you like as a child? 07:33 When did you know you had ADHD 09:48 Benefits of ADHD in business 14:02 Low self-esteem 22:10 CBD Gin Business and Imposter Syndrome 28:55 Being REALLY honest about the 'behind-the-scenes' 34:15 Being kind to yourself during ADHD bad days 38:50 Would an ADHD diagnosis change anything? 43:14 Tips to improve focus 47:23 Selling business, imposter syndrome and 'what next?' Find Sally: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-wynter/ Website: www.sallywynter.com Subscribe and be the first to know about Live events 👉 https://bit.ly/3KawML7 Watch on YouTube 👉https://bit.ly/41BcFg1 Follow ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices