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Great Company with Jamie LaingSAM THOMPSON: Our Biggest MIC Fallout & Why Jamie Finally Said SorrySam Thompson and I grew up together on Made in Chelsea. What started as a friendship on the show became something much deeper - he became like a brother to me. We spoke every day and he was there for me through some of the hardest moments in my life.Then everything changed. We had our biggest fallout and it all played out on TV.Since then, we’ve rebuilt our friendship. I’ve watched Sam turn one of the toughest years of his life into one of his best. This conversation looks back...
2026-01-281h 02
NeuroshamblesHow broken is the healthcare system? | Dr Lucy PocockEpisode 50 of this neurodivergent parenting podcast takes a clear, practical look at how families in the UK end up navigating the healthcare system when they suspect their child might be autistic and/or ADHD. Mark is joined by Lucy Pocock, a registered GP and parent of a neurodivergent child, as they pull back the curtain and take a deep dive into how the system works (and why it so often doesn’t).
They talk through the routes families are typically funnelled into when they’re seeking support: school evidence, GP involvement, referrals, and the confusing reali...
2026-01-211h 39
Mad With The Menopause#034– Hormones and Hyperfocus: Dr. Helen Wall on the Menopause ADHD LinkDr. Helen Wall is a Senior GP Partner, GP Trainer in Bolton, and runs an NHS menopause clinic with a particular interest in the crossover of ADHD and hormones, including why symptoms of ADHD often magnify during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Helen is dedicated to helping women who are being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and those who feel their hormonal symptoms are dismissed or misdiagnosed as anxiety or mood disorders.
Look out for Dr. Helen’s forthcoming book, (out in 2026) Menopause and ADHD, explores this intersection.
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2025-12-1936 min
Unmasking MumHow to get an ADHD diagnosisIn this episode, I discuss the three different pathways to getting a diagnosis and speak directly to anyone who has ever felt dismissed, unheard or made to doubt themselves when seeking support from healthcare professionals. I talk about the importance of trusting yourself, advocating for your needs, and remembering that you have every right to ask questions, seek answers and pursue a diagnosis.We explore the reality that the healthcare system doesn’t always get it right, especially for women and neurodivergent people and why it’s okay to push back, seek second opinions and choose providers who...
2025-12-1917 min
Can We Have Your Attention?Episode 4: ADHD and attentionEpisode 4 of the Attention Economy podcast, Can We Have Your Attention? hosted by Claire Coady, the founder of The Attention Practice, and journalist & broadcaster James Wickham.This episode is about ADHD. Claire and our guest, award-winning BBC Radio 5 live journalist Dan Maudsley, share their experiences of realising they have ADHD, seeking diagnosis in the UK, and how understanding their ADHD helped them better understand attention.Visit our website for more: www.canwehaveyourattention.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/@canwehaveyourattentionpodcast and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@canwehaveyourattention ...
2025-12-0227 min
ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!Is it ADHD or Just Solo Parenting Chaos?Send us a textIs it ADHD or Just Solo Parenting Chaos?New episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Donna has been off living her best life on her hen do, while Adam has been “solo parenting” their 2-year-old… with a little (okay, a lot of) help from the older kids. So was it really solo parenting, and how much parenting did he actually do?Episode Highlights:Hen do vs home chaos: Donna’s away, Adam’s in charge… sort of.We talk about what...
2025-11-1430 min
It's Not About The MoneyBreaking Money Cycles: Debt, Shame and ForgivenessIf money has been feeling rather heavy for you recently, or maybe you're waking up in the middle of the night worrying about money, I want you to first of all know that you are not alone and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you if you have debts. This episode is specifically about debt and shame, and I'm going to be sharing what happened for me when I was in £35,000 of debt - a story I've rarely told publicly because of the deep shame I carried around it for years. The truth is, debt isn't just a...
2025-11-0330 min
ADHD Late to Know01 ADHD in Women: Why Are We Late to Know?For years, I felt too much for the world — and like it was too much for me. In this first episode, I share my ADHD diagnosis journey at 30, explore how symptoms often look different in women, and unpack why so many of us are late to know.Join me as I unmask, learn, and lean into self-understanding — one step at a time.Stats and Insights MentionedBoys are diagnosed with ADHD 2–3x more often than girls (CDC/NICE data).The average age of diagnosis for women is around 23.5 years — many are...
2025-11-0132 min
ADHDifferenceS2E6: Advocating For Support - Neurodivergent Needs in UK Schools + guest Greer JonesJulie Legg chats with Greer Jones, a UK-based podcast host, neurodiversity advocate, and founder of the Unfinished Idea community - a space dedicated to supporting parents raising neurodivergent children.As a mum to a son with autism and ADHD, and part of a neurodivergent couple herself, Greer brings deeply lived insight to the realities of navigating education, diagnosis, and daily life as a neurodivergent family. In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, she shares how her son’s diagnosis led to her own late ADHD diagnosis, the challenges of advocacy in the UK system, and the co...
2025-10-1635 min
ADHD science podcastEpisode 32 with Blandine FrenchOur last episode for a while... Max talks to Dr Blandine French, who not only found a problem (lack of knowledge in UK doctors about ADHD), she got up and did something about it!She's remarkable, and you can find out all about her at https://ndlab.org.uk/Bye for now!
2025-09-171h 04
Therapy WorksGrace Spence Green on What Disability Taught Her About Living FullyIn this episode of Therapy Works, I have the privilege of speaking with Grace Spence Green - a junior doctor and wheelchair user whose life changed dramatically after a spinal cord injury caused by a traumatic accident.
Grace shares with such honesty the physical and psychological challenges she faced during her rehabilitation, and how she has learned to navigate the daily realities of life in an able-bodied world. What shines through is her remarkable courage, her ability to redefine her own story, and her deep commitment to disability justice movements.
W...
2025-09-1756 min
ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!Is it ADHD or Life? – Is the Diagnosis Process Set Up to Fail?Send us a textThis week, Adam and Donna get brutally honest about the ADHD diagnosis journey: why does it feel like the entire process is designed to trip up the very people it’s supposed to help? From the endless waiting lists and the sea of paperwork to the sheer unknowns (and let’s be real, the frustration), we’re sharing what it’s really like trying to get an ADHD diagnosis in the UK.Adam talks through his experience with the Right to Choose pathway (find out more here: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to...
2025-08-2911 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#68 Amanda Joynson-Burkert, RMN specialist in ADHD, chats about ADHD and PTSDAmanda Joynson-Burkert, RMN specialised in ADHD. ADHD assessor and personal experience of ADHD. Anything said in this podcast is for educational purposes only. If you feel you are struggling with ADHD, seek professional help.ADHD Foundation: Provides resources and support for those with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, dyslexia, and Tourette's. ADDISS: Offers information and support for parents and children with ADHD, including a helpline. ADHD UK: Offers support groups, information, and resources for adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD. YoungMinds: Mental health support for young people, including information on ADHD and mental health...
2025-07-2149 min
ADHD science podcastEpisode 31 Late Diagnosis of women with Eve Holden and Helena Kobayashi-WoodMax is joined by a brilliant double-act, Eve and Helena, who have explored the experience of late-diagnosed women, both from the inside and outside!The paper is here. The additional data is here. The episode that Eve liked was with Callie Ginapp, and is hereOn Bluesky...Eve can be found at @chimpanzeve.bsky.social Helena is @hkobayashiwood.bsky.socialMax is also on there somewhere...
2025-07-191h 16
Frolo: The Single Parent PodcastParenting, ADHD and letting go of shame with Nat HarrisonIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Zoë speaks with ADHD specialist and solo parent Nat Harrison about the emotional reality of parenting as a neurodivergent mum to a neurodivergent child.Nat shares her story of navigating solo parenting after escaping an abusive relationship, discovering her own ADHD in her 40s, and supporting her son through his diagnosis and school challenges.Together, Zoë and Nat explore:❤️ The personal journeys behind their own late ADHD diagnoses.❤️ What it’s like raising an ADHD child as a solo parent.❤️ Why understandin...
2025-07-1048 minADHD science podcastEpisode 30 with Catherine FavaMax and Tess are joined by Catherine Fava, Clinical Psychologist at Buckinghamshire CAMHS, to talk about her upcoming book about trauma and ADHD. How does trauma manifest?How can it look like ADHD?Should we be flipping the way we approach assessment and treatment in these children?Tess tries to open the can of worms which is the whole 'what is ADHD?' question- we have covered that before: https://zencastr.com/z/Mc2qvzd5Enjoy!
2025-06-2955 minADHD science podcastEpisode 29 with Robin InceDelighted to welcome Robin Ince, legendary comedian and lovely man, to the pod. Robin's new book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, is out today!!
2025-05-011h 27ADHD science podcastEpisode 28: Cognitive disengagement with Stephen BeckerMax is joined by Stephen Becker, Professor of Pediatrics at Cincinnati, about the fascinating Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome, a condition that is both in some ways the opposite of ADHD, but also commonly co-exists. If you want to know more, Stephen has made a lot of the work on this open access- here for example: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36007816/ Also, we discover what NFL team Tess supports....
2025-04-2136 min
Matcha and Mindfulness#10: "Everyone Processes Differently" Normalizing Neurodivergence with Emily Pye, Part 2This is part 2 of an episode about neurodivergence with Mei on her brilliant classmate, Emily Pye, an expert in the field of neurodivergence. They discuss the crossover of ADHD, Autism, and C-PTSD , diagnosis and why self diagnosis is valid, PDA subtype of neurodivergence, and Emily's recommended resources if you suspect you are neurodivergent. Enjoy :) Emily's practice for adults, Apiary Coaching:https://apiarycoaching.com/Emily's early intervention for children, Bees:https://www.bees.berlin/Their Meetup page for support groups and workshops: https://www...
2025-04-0757 min
AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?Shared care or right to choose...?Following on from last week's episode where I basically slated the entire NHS ADHD assessment/diagnosis process and how un-neurodivergent friendly the entire process is, I actually have a positive update! I have a new GP and a new pathway and hopefully this one won't be putting me into debt!There's also a fun tangent about my recent trip to France, my first experience of personal training and whether I'll be moving forwards with an autism assessment in the future. For more information on the nhs right to choose...
2025-04-0419 min
Medstars Podcast channelUnderstanding ADHD & Neurodiversity - Dr Erin Turner. Dr Erin Turner is a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in working with young people with mental health problems in Birmingham, particularly those with psychosis. Professionally, she is interested in the overlap between mental illness and neurodiversity, and how to navigate the healthcare system to get a timely diagnosis and specialist support. She has personal experience herself, as a parent of sons who have been diagnosed with ADHD. LINKS BBC Sounds – Dr Susan O’Sullivan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0028zxsADHD UK https://adhduk.co.ukADD...
2025-04-0155 min
ADHD science podcastEpisode 27 with Isabella BarclayMax is joined by Isabella Barclay to talk about what factors lead to children getting an earlier vs later diagnosis- or even a diagnosis at all.Isabella is a passionate advocate for ADHD, and needs to be listened to!
2025-03-2358 min
Becoming A Powerhouse BrandThriving with ADHD: Embracing Your Strengths & Building Confidence with Lauren SmyToday’s episode is such an empowering conversation, especially if you’ve ever felt like your ADHD was holding you back in your business, career, or daily life. I’m joined by the incredible Lauren Smy, an ADHD Performance Coach who specialises in helping high-achieving women break free from overwhelm, self-criticism, and perfectionism.We dive deep into the importance of self-acceptance—why truly embracing your ADHD, rather than fighting against it, is the key to unlocking your full potential. Lauren shares how understanding the unique ways ADHD impacts productivity, emotional regulation, and confidence can completely shift how you show...
2025-03-2030 minADHD science podcastEpisode 26: The trouble with positive emotions, with Julia McQuadeMax is joined by Julia McQuade from Amhurst College, USA. Julia has published this paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10802-024-01237-2She studied the regulation of positive emotion in adolescents with ADHD, and found that control of these emotions predicted social success.Max unpicks the implications of this and tries to to get too depressed about it!
2025-03-1537 minNeuroshamblesThe Bumpy Road to Diagnosis | TamDespite what some people believe, getting an autism or ADHD diagnosis for your child is far from straightforward. It's a frustrating, emotional and exhausting journey - no matter which diagnosis pathway you travel.
In this special episode, Mark speaks to Tam, who is his former partner, current co-parent and long time friend. They discuss the diagnosis process of their three neuro-exceptional kids, who each followed completely different routes in the UK - from NHS/CAMHS and private diagnosis, to the "Right to Choose" pathway.
This is a uniquely intimate and candid episode, where both parents r...
2025-03-121h 33ADHD science podcastEpisode 25: The positives of ADHD with Dr Tom NicholsonIs ADHD a superpower? Is that a helpful way of talking about it. Our guest, once again Dr Tom Nicholson, has done actual research on the positives of ADHD, as experienced by ADHD people ourselves!Catch up with Tom on social media or at https://www.drtomnicholson.com/
2025-02-2858 min
ADHD science podcastEpisode 24: The quest for diagnosis with Tom NicholsonWhat is it like to battle the adversities of the diagnostic system? How does getting, or not getting, a diagnosis change the way parents see their children and themselves?Tom Nicholson is an amazing force of nature in the ADHD world, and has done a whole PhD on this!He has summarised it in this paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-9566.13817 and joins Max to discuss it. There is also a Tess cameo!More Tom next week!
2025-02-021h 27
ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!🎙️ Bonus Episode: ADHD or Life? Right to Choose and Helpful ADHD Apps!Send us a textIn this special bonus episode of ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective, Adam and Donna explore the powerful Right to Choose program for ADHD diagnosis and share their top ADHD apps that are perfect for managing day-to-day life—yes, even for grown men! From navigating the complexities of diagnosis to finding tech tools that truly make a difference, we’re bringing you practical insights to help you thrive with ADHD. Tune in for expert tips, personal stories, and relatable advice on living with ADHD in a relationship.Is it ADHD or just l...
2025-01-3110 minADHD science podcastEpisode 23: Q&A part 3: MedicationsMax and Tess answer questions from our lovely facebook group about medication!We hope this is a helpful episode- please let us know!and join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/403562932757284
2025-01-1138 minADHD science podcastEpisode 22- Quality of life with Alessio BellatoWe are joined by the excellent Dr Alessio from Southampton Uni. We all give treatments because we think they will help people- but do ADHD meds fit the bill? Let's find out!Here is the paper: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Effects of Pharmacological Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Quality of Life - PubMedAlessio's details can be found here: Doctor Alessio Bellato | University of Southampton
2024-12-2156 min
You're Wrong About ADHDFrom the Vault: How to avoid feeling overwhelmed at ChristmasIt's come around again... Christmas! It can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to buy and so little time to get everything sorted. Add ADHD into the mix and it becomes even harder. By Christmas day, you can end up feeling totally exhausted. But there are ways to make things easier and more enjoyable. In this episode, originally released for Christmas 2023 (but as relevant as ever), Henry Shelford from ADHD UK joins Sam and Katie to answer your questions on Christmas. They share their top...
2024-12-1825 min
Let's Chat DerbyshireEp. 27. Let's Chat Mental Health and ADHD with IvyIn this episode, we spoke to Ivy about her pathway to being diagnosed in her 20s and her life without being diagnosed at school and in education.
Diagnosis info https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/
RSD - https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/
Self-Help Guides - dccmhsp.com/Selfhelp
2024-12-0322 minADHD science podcastEpisode 21- Is Rhythm a dancer, after all? with Anders RasmussenAnother of our episodes which comes from Max reading a paper and going 'whoa...' this one is with the very charming Anders Rasmussen from Lund. His paper is here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38066477/I am aware that the audio isn't great at the moment- I broke our old microphone and am trying to sort out a new one.
2024-12-0139 minADHD science podcastEpisode 20- Rhythmic attention with Andrew HaighHow can squiggly lines on a page reveal the secrets of attention, consciousness and ADHD?Follow Andrew Haigh, psychologist, and his willing sidekicks Max and Tess on a mindbending journey!Here's Andrew's paper: Rhythmic Attention and ADHD: A Narrative and Systematic Review - PubMedAnd one about information integration and consciousness: An information integration theory of consciousness | BMC Neuroscience | Full Text
2024-11-2046 min
The Rethink Leadership PodcastS08E01: Leadership, Alcoholism, and Me – Break the Silence, Save a LifeGuest: Serena PalmerOwner, Serena ConsultingCoach/Talent Strategist/Speaker Meet Serena Palmer, a powerhouse of transformation and inspiration. As the founder of Serena Consulting, she empowers individuals and organizations through coaching and talent strategies that champion equity, diversity, and inclusion. With a remarkable journey that spans from the glitz of London's stages to the boardrooms of global giants, Serena's insights are as dynamic as her experience. A former Global Director of Talent and EDI, an Operations Manager, and a keynote speaker, she fearlessly tackles topics like neurodiversity, leadership, and the often-unspoken challenge of...
2024-10-211h 15
ADHD science podcastEpisode 19 with Tamsin Crook and Jenny McLaughlinA very unique episode because we have two guests! Tamsin Crook is a career coach and researcher, who turned a coaching project into a piece of qualitative research. Tamsin can be found here: About Tamsin Crook | Making Careers Work
2024-10-1948 minADHD science podcastQ&A Part 3- Max debunks thingsAnother Q&A in which we cover food, laziness, reflexes, the gutbrain, food again, and medication breaks. It gets deep, it gets philosophical, and Max briefly sings. Check it out!
2024-10-0257 minADHD science podcastEpisode 17 with Professor Christian BesteA Fascinating exploration of the idea that event segmentation may be fundamental to the ADHD brain. Prepare to have your mind blown!Link to the Red Ballloon film- put it on in the background while you listen: The Red Balloon / Le Ballon Rouge (1956) (youtube.com)Christian's website: Startseite - Christian Beste (christian-beste.de)
2024-09-2254 min
Vet Voices On AirWhat's The Latest on Neurodiversity Within Our Profession?This podcast needs to be next up on your playlist! Listen in
to Robyn Lowe in conversation with Kirstie Pickles, as she shares both evidence-based and personal insight on the topic of neurodiversity within the veterinary profession.
In open and candid conversation, Kirstie Pickles BVMS MSc PgCert(CounsSkills) PhD CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM MRCVS describes her own later-in-life diagnosis of autism and her mental health journey before and after this.
As many as 1 in 6 of us are thought to be neurodivergent,
making it imperative for us as a profession to be educated and aware, to be b...
2024-09-2232 min
All Aboard ADHDSEN at SchoolWhat is a SENCO and how do they support children with ADHD? Do you need a diagnosis for your child in order for them to access special provisions in school? What is an ECHP and when is it needed?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, all your SEN questions will be answered - and more! Claire is joined by Lauren Lambert - a current serving school SENCO and mother to two neurodivergent children.
Lauren has worked across a range of schools on the south coast from infant to sixth form over her 20...
2024-09-2059 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyADHD (A Comprehensive Guide)In this episode we discuss ADHD in depth, including the common signs and symptoms, how ADHD is diagnosed, the common risk factors and how ADHD symptoms can be managed both with and without medication. We also discuss whether or not ADHD is over diagnosed, whether ADHD being induced by our lifestyles, and common signs of impairment due to ADHD. Useful links:https://www.additudemag.com/https://adhduk.co.uk/https://aadduk.org/Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the S...
2024-09-0650 min
ADHD AFKaty Weber: ADHD, Motherhood & Imposter SyndromeHaving been interviewed by the LEGENDARY Katy Weber on her INCREDIBLE Podcast: Women & ADHD I am honoured to swap roles and have her hop onboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with me! In this interview/chinwag Katy shares her experiences with school struggles and truency, which left her feeling like a failure. Like many, she discovered her neurodivergence during lockdown. She impulsively launched her podcast pre diagnosis(!) and credits its many conversations as her own form of therapy; which have led to her becoming an ADHD expert. I am so grateful to get to co...
2024-08-281h 03Let's Chat DerbyshireEp. 20. Let's Chat Mental Health and ADHD Part 2.In this episode, we speak with Lyndey about her diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood, her experience as a young person and the mental health effects.
Right to choose info: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/
https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/adhd-in-adults/add-women/
2024-08-0621 minADHD science podcastADHD science episode 16: Q&A part 2The long-awaited second instalment of our Q&A epic!Relationships, decision making, memory, perfectionism, self-harm, hormones and sleep. Max and Tess cover it all in 45 action-packed minutes. Also, we have all the weather.
2024-07-3145 minLet's Chat DerbyshireEp19 Let's Chat ADHD and Women. Part 1.In this episode, we speak with Lyndey about her diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood, her experience as a young person and the mental health effects. Right to choose info: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/adhd-in-adults/add-women/
2024-07-1622 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 E08 I What if understanding your brain's wiring unlocks the blueprint to your purpose?Highlight Angela had her own creative flair and way of doing things. She had patterns, coping strategies and ways seemingly unique to her. It was only in late 2023 that she became curious about how she was different, and she reached out for help and was diagnosed with ADHD. She took this on board as a superpower and embraced the challenges and wonder of being different.SummaryAngela Roth shares her journey of self-discovery and awakening, particularly in relation to her ADHD diagnosis. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as impulsivity...
2024-07-0651 min
Could it be ADHD?ADHD Journey with Peggy Cheyo - Late ADHD Diagnosis and Complete Career ChangePeggy Cheyo joins me this week to talk about her late diagnosis journey which for many of us AFAB women really came to light after having children. I loved this conversation with Peggy as there were so many similarities with my own ADHD journey and it’s always re-assuring to know that we’re actually amazing parents, we just had additional complexities to deal with!
Peggy is now a neurodivergent coach having spent a lot of her life as a teacher and transitioning to coaching with most of her clients now from the neurodivergent community.
In t...
2024-07-0355 min
The Pageant Podcast - Sparkle ChatsEpisode 2- Lauren- Miss Essex GB FinalistWe interview Lauren who will be competing for the Miss Essex GB title for the second time, after placing 1st runner up last year!
Since then, she has been on a journey with pageantry (as it was only her first one last year?!!) from growing her platform and becoming the ADHD Queen, as well as running all these races for CRUK and even landing the role of lead Ambassador for ADHDUK!
Lauren talks more about all this and more! You can follow her on her page @the_adhd_queen...
2024-05-3118 min
Runs in the Family: An ADHD PodcastRuns in the Family: An ADHD Podcast - Episode 6 | Golden MoleIn this episode, Hannah and Frazer talk about the medication shortage and the effects it has had on people with ADHD, each others differences in ADHD, and golden moles!
Learn more about ADHD medication shortage here:
https://adhduk.co.uk/2023/12/21/times-radio-adhd-medication-shortage-forcing-patients-to-buy-drugs-online/
https://adhduk.co.uk/2024/01/26/sw-londoner-autism-and-adhd-patients-struggle-as-nhs-diagnosis-waiting-lists-keep-getting-longer/
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2024-05-271h 08
ADHD science podcastEpisode 15- Screen time with Professor Pete EtchellsWe welcome Pete Etchells, one of the UK's foremost experts on the effects of screen time and screen-based activities, to talk about his new book, 'Unlocked'. We talk about attention, screens, and take a few detours along the way. Pete's book can be found here:
2024-05-131h 38
The NABS PodcastHow to support yourself and others with ADHD - with Iain PrestonGot a question for The NABS Podcast?Iain Preston is a neurodiverse creative industry leader and DEI advocate. Full of energy and wisdom, Ian shares his lived experience of ADHD with our host Louise Scodie, openly discussing the challenges as well as the benefits it brings to his brain. He also shares his thoughts on how ADHDers benefit adland and how team members and leaders can best support those who live with ADHD. Iain also loves his dog Rocky, who helpfully stayed quiet for us during this record.
2024-04-2440 minADHD science podcastADHD science episode 14: Giorgia MichelininToday we are joined by Giorgia Michelini, a researcher who has done so much great work on ADHD, but today talks to us about her study of EEG in the diagnosis of ADHD.The paper we discuss is here.email us as hello@adhduk.co.uk to let us know what we can do differently, or better.
2024-04-1452 minRuns in the Family: An ADHD PodcastRuns in the Family: An ADHD Podcast - Episode 2 | Feline Fine!❗ Extended episode available on Patreon!
In this episode, Hannah and Frazer talk about their recent trip to a ramen restaurant in Manchester, links between ADHD and hereditory dementia, and the many expressions of cats!
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Further reading:
Links with ADHD and Dementia:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/17/people-diagnosed-with-adhd-as-adults-could-be-at-greater-risk-of-dementia
https://adhduk.co.uk/2023/10/18/the-guardian-people-diagnosed-with-adhd-as-adults-could-be-at-greater-risk-of-dementia/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2810766
Cat Expressions:
https://catinaflat.co.uk/blog/what_cats_facial_expressions_mean
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2024-04-0146 minADHD science podcastADHD science episode 13: a Q&A with Max!We have something a little different for you!We have asked the lovely followers of ADHDUK on social media to ask us questions and they have responded enough to fill 3 episodes!This is part 1 in which we break down the biology and neurology of ADHD, talk a lot about the hungry brain and why epigenetics may or may not be a breakthrough.
2024-04-0159 minYou're Wrong About ADHDHow does ADHD medication work?This episode is not a substitute for professional guidance or advice on ADHD medication. Please contact your GP for personalised support and assistance. Katie is on ADHD medication, Sam isn't. This week, they look at how ADHD medication works. Katie describes how it feels to take the medication: the highs, the lows and the side effects. Plus Dr Max Davie, consultant paediatrician and co-founder of ADHD UK joins them to answer their questions and fears around taking stimulant medication. For more information about ADHD medication, go to the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd...
2024-02-2635 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionADHD - the myth and the reality (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)In this episode I look at ADHD which is increasing in prevalence due to increased diagnoses. There are many features to this condition which need unpacking. I look at the causes, what we can do to help manage ADHD and why it occurs in the first place. The increase in diagnosis: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/significant-rise-adhd-diagnoses-ukADHD and dopamine - seeking rewards:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499Time blindness: https://add.org/adhd-time-blindness/The...
2024-02-2317 min
ADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 12 with Emma Van AndelWe are joined by Emma Van Andel, researcher at PsyQ in the Netherlands, to discuss the fascinating connections between light, melatonin, ADHD and sleep.
A much-requested and very important topic.
The paper is here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emma-Van-Andel-2/publication/342535517_Combined_impact_of_ADHD_and_insomnia_symptoms_on_quality_of_life_productivity_and_health_care_use_in_the_general_population/links/6052293f92851cd8ce4b3b3e/Combined-impact-of-ADHD-and-insomnia-symptoms-on-quality-of-life-productivity-and-health-care-use-in-the-general-population.pdf
2024-02-1451 minADHD science podcastEpisode 11 with Dennis GolmWe join the very lovely Dennis Golm to discuss the weighty subject of childhood maltreatment, and the connection to ADHD. We also get distracted by ducks.
Dennis is @golmdennis on X/Twitter
The paper that we discuss is here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37138529/
2024-01-2755 minADHD science podcastADHD Science Episode 10 with Brenda LeungToday we welcome Brenda Leung of the University of Lethbridge to talk about micro-nutrients in ADHD- fascinating stuff!
Her paper is here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00787-023-02236-2
Let us know at all the ADHD UK social media what you want us to talk about next!
2024-01-0851 minYou're Wrong About ADHDWe're taking a break for Christmas...We're taking a short break over Christmas to rest and recharge! So, take a breather, enjoy Christmas and we’ll be back on 8th January 2024 with a brand-new episode on motivation. Dr Tony Lloyd from The ADHD Foundation is back to tell us why motivation is one of the biggest challenges for people with ADHD and we’ll share some of the strategies we use to help us get stuff done. If you are feeling the pressure over the Christmas period, please be kind to yourself and do take a break. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK have...
2023-12-2501 minYou're Wrong About ADHDHow to avoid feeling overwhelmed at ChristmasChristmas can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to buy and so little time to get everything sorted. Add ADHD into the mix and it becomes even harder. By Christmas day, you can end up feeling totally exhausted. But there are ways to make things easier and more enjoyable. Henry Shelford from ADHD UK joins Sam and Katie to answer your questions on Christmas. They share their top tips and strategies, so you can enjoy the festive period without feeling like it's all too much....
2023-12-1829 minADHD science podcastEpisode 9 with Abbey McClemontWe discuss the impact of race on teacher assessments of pupil behaviour with Abbey McClemont of Buffalo University.
Her paper is here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2372966X.2023.2236539
2023-12-1742 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 8 with Giacomo GrassiWe talked to Giacomo Grassi, Psychiatrist and ADHD researcher in Firenze, about the surprising relationship between hoarding and ADHD.
His paper is here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002239562300417X
2023-12-0750 minADHD science podcastEpisode 7 with Callie GinappWe are joined by the amazing Callie Ginapp, who is a resident in psychiatry at the Beth Israel Center, to talk about the things that are important to ADHD people, but don't make it into the criteria.
Callie is @callieginapp at Twitter and bsky
Paper is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0292721
2023-11-2652 min
The ADHD MUMS PodAccess to Work - A system set to help?Navigating the workplace can be a minefield, especially when you are living with a disability. But imagine if you had a tool in your arsenal that could provide up to £63,000 per year to help you stay in or return to work? Well, the UK government's Access to Work scheme apparently does just that. We talk through through the many ways this fund can potentially be a game-changer for you, from covering your travel expenses to securing a job coach. However, we also highlight some of the stumbling blocks along the way, such as the challenge of f...
2023-11-0730 minYou're Wrong About ADHDGetting an ADHD diagnosis...This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or https://www.samaritans.org/ Whatever you do, please don’t skip this episode. We know it’s longer than our other episodes and that can be really off-putting, especially if you have ADHD. But trust us, it’s well worth your time. Getting an ADHD diagnosis in the UK can be a long and confusing process that leaves you feeling lost, unsure of where to turn and...
2023-11-0645 min
The Menfulness PodcastADHD Unmasked: My Mental Health Journey (with Leo Ballantyne)Trigger Warning - Suicide/grief loss
Content Warning - Swearing
We've got the lovely Leo for you in today's conversation. We discuss what ADHD has meant for him, both now since his recent diagnosis but also how that's factored into understanding his life as a whole. We hear about how it's affected his relationships and education as well as his feelings of alienation in a world not always geared up for neurodiverse people.
As always we get honest insight into the mind of one of our members, as well as h...
2023-10-061h 32
ADHD ChatterWhat Causes ADHD - Dr. David McLaughlan | Ep.28Dr 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 ADHD06:41 ADHD in women08:09 Masking09:43 Ratio of...
2023-09-2652 min
Legacy Life PodcastS4: Adjusting for ADHDHave a listen for some inspiring ideas that can help you to understand how to make reasonable adjustments as a parent, educator, or employer of someone with ADHD.
It's a powerful and informative conversation with a funny, charming woman. Hannah was diagnosed with ADHD July 2023 as an adult in her 30s. She shares her experiences as a neurodiverse woman navigating everyday life and employment, the resources that helped to change her life, and what she wished her parents and teachers had known when she was a child so they could have supported her in the way she...
2023-09-1259 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 6 with Kate AnningWe welcome Kate Anning from the university of Cardiff to the pod!
Kate's work can be found here: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/research-staff/anningk
She is on twitter @anning_kate
Thanks, and see you in the autumn!
2023-07-1733 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 5 with Alex HendryA corker, this one. We talk to Dr Alex Hendry from Oxford University (see her lab site here: https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/people/alexandra-hendry.
We discover the link between toddlers trying to get hold of sweets and ADHD, and Tess has a wild opinion about pianos!
2023-07-0944 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 4 with Abby RussellWe talk to Abby Russell, Senior Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Exeter University, about Tools for Schools, a project finding practical strategies for schools to support pupils with ADHD.
She's great!! She's on Twitter @DrAbbyRussell! Go and say hi!
2023-07-0644 min
ADHD UntangledS2 E6 - SOLO EPISODE - What you need to know about ADHD my POVHey Guys, Here is a little bonus episode from me that I filmed a few months back and wanted to start sharing some personal insights around my ADHD & everything I am learning through coaching and studying ADHD. Here is a short episodes on some of the information I found really VALUABLE when going on my own ADHD journey. Hope you get something valuable from this episode. Let me know what you think....More solo episodes coming soon. Lets get Untangled and show the world what we are...
2023-07-0333 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 3 with Aja MurrayWe are joined by the brilliant Aja Murray of the University of Edinburgh to talk about anxiety and ADHD! This is such an important topic and Aja brings real passion and analysis to it.
She is @AjaLMurray on twitter, and her departmental profile is here.
2023-06-2547 minADHD science podcastADHD Science episode 2 with Ana-Maria Butura.A genuinely cutting-edge chat with Ana-Maria, one of the first people in the world to properly study masking in ADHD.
She's too busy to be on social media so here is her KCL profile: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/ana-maria-butura
2023-06-181h 09ADHD science podcastADHD science episode 1: Natalia ZdorovtsovaThe brilliant Natalia joins us for a chat about her research, looking at the links between brains, thoughts and behaviours in ADHD and other conditions.
Natalia can be contacted through the Cambridge Neuroscience website: https://www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/directory/profile.php?nz01
2023-06-1152 min
Parwaana (پَروانہ)ADHD with Dr.Mavi Capanna & Dr.Hassan Mallick [Melodic Distraction Radio, Liverpool]We kick off season 2 talking about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD): Together with guest Dr.Mavia Capanna we share stories of the
evolving picture of ADHD as individuals grow older, from masking symptoms to fit into society to its toll on romantic relationships. We discuss the evolving paradigms of ADHD: the negative impact of substance misuse as coping strategies and the new found relationships between hyper focus, success and intelligence.
This episode is dedicated to Sanjay.
Tracklist:
Maxence Cyrin – Where Is My mind [The Pixies Piano Cover]
Kendrick Lamar – ADHD
Macklemore – Ten Thousand hours
Unlike Pluto – Misdiagnosed
Blink 182 – What’s my age again...
2023-04-2359 min
Island MindsADHD AND ME FT ALEX - HARNESS HAPPINESSJoin Hannah in her first 'Tia-less' episode *sob*
In this episode guest Alex Watts shares his own authentic experience living with and managing ADHD.
Helpful resources:
MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/
NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/living-with/
ADHD UK https://adhduk.co.uk/
Parents - action for children https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/additional-needs-disabilities/understanding-additional-needs/does-child-have-adhd/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKuJeuVz1FsPimLpWf2a8RlsdmGTtbTxk8f-
2023-04-0848 min
Go Love YourselfADHD and Mental HealthDid you know that men are 3x more likely than women to be diagnosed with ADHD? ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a type of neurodivergence with symptoms that can include restlessness, trouble concentrating, and sensory issues. It can can have huge implications for your life, work, and mental health, but quite often it’s missed until people notice it themselves, and advocate for it with their GPS. It’s also something we’re seeing more of on TikTok, which is making some people worry that it’s being glamourised and turned into a bandwagon. But with diagnosis so hard to...
2023-03-2852 min
Sarah Vine's Femail Half-HourWhy don't we know more about ADHD in adults? Plus, why is it so hard to get a good pair of jeans?Sarah and Imogen are joined by Dr Clare Bailey and Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, who were both diagnosed with ADHD as adults. They talk about how severely it can affect people, explain why it's so poorly recognised and reveal how they live with the condition. Plus, why is it so difficult to find a good pair of Jeans? Over 50 Blogger Michelle Green gives her tips on how to pick the best. Find out more: ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk/ Dr Claire Bailey's site for parents: http://www.parentingmatters.co.uk...
2023-02-0337 min
Hurt to HealingHEALING 101: What are the signs of ADHD and how can you treat it? with Kristen CarderOn today's Healing 101 I'll be talking all things Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, with Kristen Carder, an ADHD expert, a top podcast host, and an internationally recognised life coach for adults with ADHD. Kristen has been studying ADHD and its effects on students and adults for over a decade and has had the privilege of running directly from leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the industry. I'm so pleased to get the opportunity to talk to her today and to learn so much more about this disorder. Find more information on Kristin: Website: https...
2022-12-2230 min
The Sex Gap | Der Podcast zu geschlechtergerechter MedizinWarum ADHS bei Frauen oft zu spät erkannt wirdWeshalb wir wissen müssen, wie Vorstellungen von Geschlecht uns beeinflussen
Bei ADHS denken viele an Jungs, die nicht stillsitzen können. Aber Mädchen und Frauen können ADHS genauso haben - doch das fällt bei ihnen häufig nicht auf. ADHS ist eine angeborene Stoffwechselstörung und Frauen mit ADHS haben häufig Aufmerksamkeitsschwierigkeiten und können sich zum Beispiel schlecht konzentrieren. Warum ADHS bei Frauen oft erst im Erwachsenenalter festgestellt wird und wie sehr die Diagnose erleichtern kann, hört ihr in dieser Folge.
Herzinfarkt übersehen? Medikamente zu hoch dosiert? Bei “The Sex Gap” geht’s d...
2022-11-1737 min
The C Word (M4A Feed)S12E05: Disability in ConservationJoin us on a tranquil houseboat as we talk about being conservators with disabilities with special guest host Pierrette Squires. We share our various experiences and set the world to rights (with ducks in the background). Also tune in for a Dear Jane about accreditation, a tour of the new ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ exhibition with Kloe, and a review of ‘The Routledge Companion to Art and Disability’ from Jenny.
00:01:35 Jenny’s experiences
00:03:53 Pierrette’s hearing loss
00:07:09 Kloe’s struggles
00:12:46 Relating to others and appreciating yourself
00:17:55 Shout out to placement students with disabilities
2022-11-091h 44
Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Women & Helping Professionals099 - Self Care and Community with Henry Shelford of ADHD UKConnecting to your community, finding your people and sharing around topics that matter most in your life is an excellent form of Self Care.
Today on the talk show, I am joined by the Founder and Chairperson of ADHD UK, Henry Shelford. Henry is a late identified ADHDer, recipient of the Point of Light by UK’s Prime Minister for his work with Sarcoidosis UK helping those affected during the pandemic, a fellow of the Royal Geography Society, has a background in finance, venture capital and so much more.
Henry and I are talking all abo...
2022-09-2929 min
Life - An Inside JobInside ADHD: girls, parenting and me with Victoria GazzardThis is another exploration into the way ADHD affects us, my guest is Victoria Gazzard, who shares more deeply and widely about the challenges of parenting girls with ADHD, rites of passage and managing adult life. Together we ponder how female gender stereotypes can be particularly restrictive and damaging for girls and women with ADHD and how these restrictions play out over adult life.Victoria specialises in fertility and provides emotional support and therapies as well as practical advice and coaching to help her clients through challenging times.If this episode is helpful for you...
2022-09-141h 01
The Power Within You: Getting UnstuckThe New "You" after Adult Diagnosis with Tessa KadayIn this episode, Tessa Kaday leads us through the twisting journey of adult ADHD diagnosis. We uncover the steps towards balancing your diagnosis with “who you are” and how you can not not only rediscover yourself but find authentic confidence in your perspective and understanding of life. #PowerWithinYou is a raw, honest podcast fronted by Mamta Gera, a dedicated coach on a mission to share stories, and resources and support your mental health journey to find the power within you.Guest - Tessa Kaday LinkedInTwitterHost - Mamta Gera Link...
2022-09-1446 min
Life - An Inside JobADHD + perimenopauseThis episode is part of a series of podcasts that focus on neurodiversity in perimenopause. I felt it was best to let people speak about their own experiences and let these voices be heard, in their diversity and brilliance. In this episode, we hear a range of people with ADHD talking about their experiences of their perimenopause and postmenopause life, what helped them, and what made things worse. Abi Denyer Bewick, who has ADHD herself and is an integrated health practitioner who specialises in cyclical living, offers us an overview of the situation. I am hugely grateful...
2022-08-241h 22
Izzy & Gina in stitchesWhy we're different (43)Despite sharing many similarities - in our art, skills, interests, hangups and frustrations, politics, and more besides - four little letters mean we differ in a big way. A couple of months ago Izzy was diagnosed with ADHD, so in this episode we talk about what it means and what happens next.
Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles.
Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine e...
2022-07-141h 04ADHD science podcastExtraordinary Brains 25 with Joshua MuggletonA gentle and intriguing chat with Josh Muggleton, author, psychologist and autistic person, in which we finally get round to discussing his book, Developing Differently, which you can find here: https://uk.jkp.com/products/developing-differently?_pos=2&_sid=6afba3c13&_ss=r
2022-07-031h 23
The Indigo DiariesS3, Episode 12: "The ADHD Life Coaching Process…”By Natasha HicklingDear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Pick My Brain Session" session where she will take you through her own personal ADHD Life coaching process; she will also answer some of the burning questions she always seems to get: What is coaching, how is different from therapy the benefits and how to find one?
Finding a coach can be challenging, and the process looks and is very different for everyone...
2022-06-2315 minADHD science podcastExtraordinary Brains 24 with Lucy SanctuaryWe are joined by therapist, ADHD queen and the naughtiest girl in her school EVER, Lucy Sanctuary.
Lucy has a website at https://lucysanctuary.com/, and is on Twitter @lucysanctuary
2022-05-301h 02ADHD science podcastExtraordinary Brains 23 with Professor Amanda KirbyWe are joined by a legend of neurodiversity advocacy and practice, Prof Amanda Kirby. We talk about her passion for neurodiversity, her response to feeling left out, and much more.
Follow her on Twitter: @profamandakirby
She also runs https://doitprofiler.com/ which you should check out.
2022-05-151h 06ADHD science podcastExtraordinary Brains 22 with Natasha. Ben and Natasha's Mum!Natasha Hickling returns for our final partner's special, with a bonus parent contribution! I think the episode speaks for itself, but do tell Natasha at indigohubADHD if you liked it!
2022-04-1849 minADHD science podcastExtraordinary Brains 21 with Nick FrancisNick, husband of Liz Francis from episode 11, talks to Max about being the only neurotypical in the village, and what neurodiversity has taught him. He's a lovely man, so why don't you tell him so @NickF_1 on the twitter.
2022-03-2734 min