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For decades, women with ADHD have been told they're "just anxious," "just depressed," or "just stressed." Meanwhile, their physical symptoms - heavy periods, migraines, gut issues, dizziness when standing - have been dismissed as separate problems.

They're not. They're all connected.

Dr. Asad Raffi has assessed thousands of ADHD women and discovered something revolutionary: ADHD is a brain-body condition. The female presentation doesn't even resemble what's in the diagnostic manuals. So how is a clinician using a checklist going to diagnose any woman? They can't. And they haven't.

In this raw and honest conversation, Dr. Asad explains why 50%+ of women sitting in GP waiting rooms could actually have undiagnosed ADHD, why the medical system has failed women for so long, and what actually needs to change.

We explore the micro-fractures of accumulated trauma, why ADHD can look like complex PTSD, the "whole heap of shit" happening beneath the surface that single-lens diagnosis misses, and the critical importance of understanding hormones, inflammation, and the brain-body connection.

And in the most moving moment of the interview, when asked what he said to his teenage daughter when she got diagnosed with ADHD, his answer was simple:

"Welcome to the club."

This conversation will change how you see ADHD, your body, and yourself.

IN THIS EPISODE:

✨ Why physical symptoms are the primary indicator of ADHD in women

✨ The connection between hormones, inflammation, and brain health

✨ Why women have been chronically misdiagnosed for decades

✨ ADHD vs complex PTSD - understanding micro-fractures and accumulated trauma

✨ Why looking at ADHD from a singular lens will always get it wrong

✨ The importance of community, connection, and reaching out

✨ What he told his daughter when she was diagnosed

Dr. Asad Raffi is a leading consultant psychiatrist, founder of Sanctum Healthcare, and father of three girls. His mission was born from his daughter's ADHD diagnosis - and he's determined that no woman is left misunderstood.

You know those thoughts that pop into your head? "What if I just opened this car door on the motorway?" Or "If I don't touch that lamppost in 10 seconds, someone I love will die."

Adam Lind lived with intrusive thoughts so severe, he'd wake up every morning thinking "what's the point?" — until he discovered he wasn't his mind. And he proved it by hitchhiking across 26 countries with £5,000 and a backpack.

This conversation goes deep: from OCD and health anxiety, to why external freedom (living on a narrowboat, travelling the world) means nothing if you're still trapped inside your head. Adam shares how he went from existential spiraling to creating a life of genuine human connection — and why your intrusive thoughts might actually be trying to protect you.

If you've ever felt like your mind is holding you hostage, or you're chasing freedom in all the wrong places, this episode will completely shift your perspective.

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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: The Man Who Proved You're Not Your Mind

"What if I opened this car door right now?" "If I don't touch that lamppost, my mom will die."

Adam Lind's intrusive thoughts were so severe, he couldn't function. Until he hitchhiked across 26 countries and discovered something therapy couldn't teach him: You are not your mind.

This is the conversation about what happens when you chase external freedom (narrowboat life, traveling the world) but you're still trapped inside your head — and how to finally break free.

Hello Untanglers, in today's ADHD Rewind I'm excited to re-introduce the one and only Mrs ADHD!  

Sam is a kind hearted, inspiring, hilarious and amazing soul.

Sam and her husband James Brown are doing some AMAZING and impactful work in the ADHD space with their charity ADHD Adults UK 

In todays conversation we cover ADHD diagnosis, medication,  getting up side down, dopamine showing up in our relationships including how this can show up in our sex lives. Sam also speaks about her experience with pei menopause.

Really authentic, informative and proves that once we start to treat our adhd that we can really start to live a life with less struggle and more purpose. 

https://www.adhdadult.uk/

Let's get Untangled and show the world what we are made of! 🧡

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

A big massive welcome to the ADHD Untangled podcast.
https://www.instagram.com/adhd_untangled/
So todays my first ever episode of Untangled I really tried to  get out of doing a solo episode I was asking friends if they could maybe interview but i was advise by few people that it would be good for me to do this alone. 

This episode why i created untangled is all about my own personal ADHD story.

The main goal this episode is to really show up as authentically as I can - sharing my ADHD experience as I think sharing our experiences with each other is truly one of the most valuable gifts we can offer each other in our community. 

We've spent a lot time being undiagnosed and feeling totally alone so i hope by sharing this episode and the others we can start to feel less alone and more connected on our ADHD journeys. 

LIFE CHANGING for me. 

Hearing other peoples stories. Enabled me to have acceptance in who i am,  more compassion towards myself and ultimately start embracing & own my true authentic self for the first time ever. 

So here goes......

LETS GET UNTANGLED

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ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

In today's ADHD Rewind I'm re-Introducing our extraordinary guest, a figure I've eagerly awaited on this podcast since it began—a true hero in my eyes.

Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in welcoming the remarkable Professor James Brown!

Not only is Professor James Brown one of the esteemed hosts of the ADHD Adults podcast, but he also wears the hat of a charity owner and is the proud spouse of a previous ADHD Untangled guest, the incredible Mrs. ADHD.

With over two decades of dedicated research into the intricate world of hormones, James is a true authority on the subject. Given some recent personal challenges I've faced and the shared struggles of our friends and clients, it was imperative that we tapped into his wealth of knowledge. Engaging in a conversation about hormones was genuinely enlightening, and James's passion for the topic was evident throughout our discussion.

A profound revelation for me was discovering that hormones play a pivotal role in virtually every aspect of our lives. This episode offered me reassurance in understanding that the ebb and flow of emotions and experiences, whether throughout the month or our life journey, is perfectly normal. It's not merely us feeling like we're on an emotional rollercoaster; hormones are at the heart of this intricate process.

Get the tissues out as this  episode is a tear jerker as James shares honestly and openly  about his own struggles and strengths with ADHD,  sharing his passion and determination for helping others through his podcast.
 
It was an absolute honour and pleasure to interview James and was extremely comforting to know that YES hormones affect every aspect of your life and solidifies the notion that it is OK not to feel OK sometimes!

I really hope that you enjoy this one and fall in love with the absolutely amazing Professor James Brown!

 Podcast Website: Visit us at theadhdadults.uk Social Media: Follow us @theadhdadults Charity Website: Explore more about our charity at adhdadult.uk Charity's Social Media: Connect with us @adhdadultuk

 Let's get Untangled and show the world what we are made of! 🧡

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

Hey Untanglers! 

This week I’m looking back to my revealing chat with the amazing Sarah Templeton! Sarah is one of the most passionate ADHD advocates I have ever met and she's on a serious mission to shake up what we know about ADHD, especially in prisons.

Sarah shares some jaw-dropping stats, including up to 90% of people in prison might have ADHD! Let that sink in… 

But here’s the epic part: Sarah’s working tirelessly to turn so many lives around in huge ways, with some of her clients going from prison to becoming lawyers, footballers, and chefs. Oh, and did I mention she’s authored super helpful books for parents and teachers as well as launched the ADHD Liberty charity too. 

Sarah is true inspiration for the community and is here to empower us all to show up and fight for ourselves and others. So take a listen, get Untangled and show the world what you’re made of!

You can catch the full interview here.

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtempletonadhd

Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

Is ADHD medication right for me?
Do I have to take it every single day?
Am I a failure if I decide to stop?

These are the questions so many of us quietly carry around — and in this episode, I sit down with Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, to bring them out into the open.

Together, we untangle:

🧡 The hidden risks of long-term medication — from sleep disruption to chronic illness.
🧡 The shame stories around starting, stopping, or changing meds (and why none of it means failure).
🧡 Heart rate variability (HRV) as a simple way to see how your body is really coping.
🧡 Why “one-size-fits-all” ADHD care is dangerous — and what a personalised approach can look like.
🧡 The power of lived experience over textbook answers — and why sometimes, you’ve just got to “make it exist first.”

This isn’t about being pro- or anti-medication. It’s about real talk, no judgement, and giving you the knowledge and permission to make informed choices that actually work for your life.

Follow Joseph here:
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephpackcom

✨ Website: https://www.drugfreeadhd.com/

Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

ADHD and yoga my two favourite subjects. And this week, I get to speak to one of my yoga heroes: Dianne Bondy social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher and founder of the Yoga For All movement.

Dianne is revolutionising yoga by making it genuinely inclusive and welcoming everyone, regardless of size, shape, background, or ability.

As a yoga teacher with ADHD, she shares how her practice helps manage ADHD symptoms, regulate her nervous system, and create moments of stillness in a fast-moving brain.

 In this episode, we explore: 

🧡 Yoga as a powerful tool for ADHD focus and emotional regulation 

🧡 Leading and teaching with a neurodivergent brain 

🧡 Designing inclusive wellness spaces where every body and mind belongs

This conversation couldn’t be more aligned with my own mission. It’s exactly why I created the ADHD Yoga Foundation Training to support teachers in breaking barriers and building spaces where ADHD and neurodivergent students feel seen, safe, and included.

Dianne’s story is a reminder that ADHD brains deserve tools that honour how we experience the world and yoga can be one of the most transformative of those tools.

Follow Dianne:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diannebondyyogaofficial

Let's get untangled and show the world what we're made of! 🧡

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

From soldier to adventurer, TV personality to Army Cadet ambassador, Jordan Wylie MBE has spent his life turning pain into purpose. In this episode, we dive into the ADHD traits that have fuelled his relentless drive – and the moments they’ve almost broken him.

What we untangle:

• How ADHD shows up in relationships and the patterns Jordan had to face
  
  
• Work addiction, ambition, and the “can’t stop, won’t stop” brain
  
  
• Unmasking, finding empathy, and learning to value peace over constant chasing
  
  
• Why failure isn’t something to fear but the fuel for growth
  
  
• The education system, the dangers of social media validation, and the reality for ADHD teens
  
  
• Why the outdoors has become his therapy and his take on “green” and “blue” therapy
  
  
• The fire round: the mask he’s ditched, when he feels most like himself, and whether he’d choose life with or without ADHD

If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep proving yourself, or you’re still figuring out how to slow down without losing who you are, this one is for you.

Donate to Jordan's amazing work here https://armycadets.enthuse.com/cf/antarctic-odyssey

https://www.jordanwylie.org/

https://www.instagram.com/mrjordanwylie/?hl=en

Let's get untangled and show the world what we're made of 🧡🧡

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com

Left school with one GCSE.
Felt stupid for most of his life.
Nearly ended up in jail.
Now he’s a Royal Marine Commando, psychologist, author and doing a PhD on decision-making and belief systems.

This episode with Gareth Timmins isn’t about ticking boxes or fitting in.
It’s about what happens when you stop proving your worth to the world — and start building a life that actually fits you.

We Untangle...

• ADHD without a diagnosis and what it felt like.
• School, shame, and feeling like you were already failing before you even began
• Masculinity, masking, and the pressure to be “the strong one”
• The dark side of discipline — and what real self-trust looks like.
• Rejection, RSD, and why feeling undervalued can flip your whole life.
• Life after sport — chasing highs, losing identity, and starting again.

Why breaking down doesn’t mean you’re broken.

If you’ve ever walked away from something and called it failure  this one’s for you. 

“I’m not fragile. I’m not a failure. I just needed the right conditions to grow.”

Follow Gareth!
Website: https://www.gareth-timmins.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethtimminsauthor/

Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of.

ADHD COACHING

Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?

me too!

And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself

Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few

Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…

None of it ever did.

But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.

Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!

1-1 Coaching with Rosie

ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page

The ADHD Movement Group Coaching

@adhd_untangled
untangledco.com