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ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 124 - ADHD & Aging - Masking to Not Giving a DamnBack in the room! This week on ADHDville, your favorite ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, are getting philosophical about ADHD and aging.Why does the algorithm suddenly think we need Tai Chi for the over-50s? Why does driving at night feel like a sensory nightmare? And why do we have less energy to mask, but also less of a damn to give?Martin and Paul dig into the science (and the comedy) of getting older with a neurodivergent brain. We explore why "object permanence" starts affecting your friendships, why recovering from a single glass of...
2026-02-2459 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 123 - ADHD And Love - Dopamine Hits, Hyperfixation, and Why We Love DifferentlyIn this episode of ADHDville, Martin and Paul are back in the (sexy) room to talk about everyone's favorite dopamine hit: love. Fresh off the back of Valentine's Day, the boys get real about what it's like to navigate romance, friendship, and intense connections when your brain is wired for hyperfocus and rejection sensitivity.Paul shares the legendary story of running a lamppost poster campaign just to find a girl he met on a bus—was it romantic or just "creepy"? We let you decide. Martin breaks down why our love is less like a paddle in th...
2026-02-171h 04
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 116 - ADHD And Driving - Confessions from the Driver's SeatGet ready for a ride through the ADHD mind behind the wheel! In this episode of ADHDville, hosts Martin West and Paul Thompson—your ex-co mayors—shift gears into the complex relationship between ADHD and driving.Strap in as they get real about the stats, the struggles, and the strange comforts of the driver's seat. Martin kicks things off with the hard facts: a 102% increased crash risk and a greater likelihood of moving violations for adults with ADHD, all rooted in those classic executive function challenges—inattention, impulsivity, and distraction.But it’s not all doom and...
2025-12-3049 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 114 - ADHD & How to Ruin Christmas: An Anti-Holiday Survival GuideHad enough of forced festive cheer, sensory overload, and masking through family gatherings? You’re not alone. In this defiantly anti-Christmas episode of ADHDville, your ex-co-mayors Martin and Paul ditch the eggnog and get real about why the holidays can be a neurodivergent nightmare.From the predictable trauma of bad gravy and baffling bread sauce to the perils of unpredictable dinners and awkward presents (red underpants, anyone?), they share their own chaotic Christmas tales. They explore how ADHD brains clash with the season's demands—shattered routines, overwhelming social stimuli, and the immense pressure to perform joy.So...
2025-12-161h 03
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 113 - ADHD and Hobbies: How They Help and HinderEver started a new hobby with hyper-focus enthusiasm, only to find it abandoned in a cupboard a week later? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of ADHDville, your ex-co-mayors Martin and Paul dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of ADHD and hobbies.Join us as we explore why our brains are magnetically drawn to new passions, the secret (and sometimes absurd) hobbies we keep, and the fine line between a fulfilling pastime and a pricey, forgotten hyper-fixation. From bizarre hobby quizzes to the mental health benefits of finding your flow, we cover it all with...
2025-12-091h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 112 - ADHD & Swearing: Why Our Brains Love to Say "F***"Hey friends! Welcome back to ADHDville, the podcast where we chat about life, laughs, and the wonderfully wiggly world of ADHD brains.THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL, SPOT-ON WARNING: This episode is a properly sweary one. We’re talking oodles of f-bombs, bastards, bollocks, and creative cursing galore. If you'd rather not hear that, this might not be the episode for you. But if you’ve ever wondered why swearing just hits different with ADHD… you’re in the right (and rowdy) place.Join hosts Paolo and Martin as we pull up a chair in our local pu...
2025-12-0256 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 109 - ADHD & Dinosaurs. (Maybe Our Autism Is Showing)Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, hosts Paul and Martin (the ex-co mayors of ADHDville) are tackling a topic that's big, toothy, and full of dopamine: Dinosaurs! Why do these ancient creatures captivate the AuDHD mind so completely? Was it the 165 million years they ruled the Earth, or the thrill of discovering something massive and mysterious? The boys share their own dino-obsessed childhoods, from bedtime books and trips to the Natural History Museum to dreams of becoming paleontologists. They discuss everything from the Flintstones' smoking habits and fossilized footprints to a special "spooky dinosaur quiz." Strap in for a fu...
2025-11-1156 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 104 - ADHD: Books and BookstoresPaul and Martin (co ex-mayors of ADHDville) open the chapter on books and bookstores. They get into it, why are bookstores popular with ADHDers? Lots of stories and stuff. boom. Pull up a virtual pint at the King's Agitated Head pub, and join the conversation in ADHDville. Don't forget to subscribe for fresh episodes every Tuesday. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and play...
2025-10-0755 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 103 - ADHD & Phones: The Love-Hate RelationshipWelcome to ADHDville, the podcast where the distractions, the landmarks, and the detours are the main roads! Join your hosts, Martin West and Paul Thompson, two friends with combined-type ADHD and over 30 years of camaraderie, as they explore life through a wonderfully ADHD lens.In this episode, they take a hilarious and relatable deep dive into the world of phones. From the shared phobia of making phone calls and the exhausting social dance of ending them, to a nostalgic trip through rotary phones, brick phones, and the modern smartphone dilemma, no stone is left unturned. They ask...
2025-09-301h 01
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 102 - Can Hats help your ADHD?ADHDville is the podcast for anyone whose mind takes the scenic route. Hosted by Paul and Martin, two friends with combined-type ADHD, we explore the fascinating, funny, and often overlooked corners of life with a neurodivergent lens.Think of us as your co-ex-mayors, guiding you through a town where a conversation about hats can lead to historical riots, Frank Sinatra mysteries, and practical ADHD life hacks. We tackle everything from focus tricks and sensory quirks to how hats can help with your ADHD brain.So, pull up a stool at the King's Agitated Head, subscribe...
2025-09-2336 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 101 - ADHD & 5 Things We Want to Put in Room 101Welcome back to ADHDville, the podcast where your brain finally feels at home.In this episode, ex-mayors Paul and Martin (co ex mayors of ADHDville) are back in the pub and taking a trip to the most dreaded place imaginable: Room 101 to banish their most annoying, frustrating, and downright hateful pet peeves forever.But there's a twist! They've enlisted a very special, AI judge to decide the fate of their submissions. Will their biggest irritations be accepted for eternal exile, or will the digital arbitrator shock them by granting a stay of execution?...
2025-09-1649 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 99 - ADHD - Cookies & CakeWelcome to ADHDville, where Paul and Martin (your co-mayors) explore the delightful chaos of the ADHD brain.In this podcast, the distractions are landmarks and the detours are the main roads. We get sidetracked discussing everything from the sensory nightmare of glacé cherries to the 13th-century history of carrot cake, all while trying to remember to start our metaphorical tractor.Join us for heartfelt, hilarious, and authentically meandering conversations from the back of the King's Agitated Head pub. Subscribe for your weekly dose of ADHD shenanigans!----------See our beautiful faces o...
2025-09-0151 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 98 - Fun Chat With Guest Katey From ADHD-Able LifeWelcome to ADHDville! In this episode, your hosts Martin and Paul (ex mayors of ADHDville) are joined by the fantastic Katey from ADHD-able Life. We're diving deep into the surprisingly complex world of showering with an ADHD brain. Why is it so hard to get in? Why is it even harder to get out? Katey breaks down her viral "shower avoidance" theory and shares her genius "Full Fluff & Buff" vs. "Pits & Bits" shower strategy. We also explore how to "gamify" boring tasks, the five keys to motivating an ADHD brain (urgency, novelty, challenge, interest, passion), and the li...
2025-08-261h 03
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 97. - Another Chat with Guest Tina - UR ADHD BestieWelcome back to ADHDville! In this episode, hosts Paul and Martin are joined by the incredible Tina: UR ADHD Bestie for another lively, unfiltered conversation. From navigating late diagnoses to parenting neurodivergent kids, emotional regulation, and the power of self-acceptance, we dive deep into ADHD life with humor, honesty, and a few detours (because, well… ADHD).Tina shares her journey from anger to advocacy, how her family embraces their ‘fast brains,’ and why she’s on a mission to support women in corporate America. Plus: meltdowns, masking, and the magic of grace and space. Oh, and Martin forgets...
2025-08-1950 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 93 - ADHD Chat With Guest: Tina - UR ADHD BestieWelcome back to ADHDville! In this special guest episode, Paul and Martin are joined by the incredible Tina - UR ADHD Bestie. Buckle up as they dive into late diagnoses, unmasking, and the power of community in overcoming shame. From messy houses to hyper-empathy in marketing, Tina shares her journey of self-discovery and why she’s on a mission to create safe spaces for neurodivergent women. Plus, find out why American clams are documented as the happiest in the world (trust Martin on this one). Whether you’re here for the laughs, the real talk, or the rollercoaster of ADHD...
2025-07-2238 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 92 - ADHD and WeddingsPaul and Martin (ex-co mayors of ADHDville) get into weddings! I would write more but its late enough already! But hey - ADHD and being a weddings guest are stressful. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for in...
2025-07-1651 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 91 - ADHD and The Cosmos - How Neurodivergents created order in The StarsIn this mind-bending episode of ADHDville, Paul and Martin take a wild ride through the universe-exploring black holes, infinite infinities (yes, some are bigger than others!), and why neurodivergent brains might just be perfectly wired to ponder the biggest mysteries of existence.This conversation is equal parts hilarious and mind-blowing.Whether you’re here for the ADHD tangents, the cosmic deep dives, or just the banjo transitions, buckle up... this episode is a dopamine hit wrapped in a supernova.🚀 Hit play and join the chaos!Got thoughts? Drop us a comment or ye...
2025-07-0835 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 90 - ADHD and Summer Vacations - Heaven or Hell?Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, Paul and Martin (ex co-mayors of ADHDville) dive into the wild world of ADHD and vacations. From forgetting passports to overbooking excursions (and then skipping them), they unpack why holidays are equal parts thrilling and exhausting for ADHD brains.- The struggle to relax on a beach (sand = sensory nightmare).- Why planning trips feels like climbing Everest.- The dopamine rush of new places vs. the burnout of group travel.- Plus: A dubious rating system—Dopamine Hits vs. Soul-Sucking Burnout!Tune in for laughs, rel...
2025-07-0140 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 89 - ADHD and SupermarketsPaul and Martin (ex-co mayers of ADHDville). talk about supermarkets. What's to explain really? nothing, because we all go to supermarkets... ok, not everyone but enough of an episode to make a podcast about it!.New episodes every Tuesday! Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the madness. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other mu...
2025-06-2752 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 88 - ADHD - Looking Into The FutureCorrection: Paul is not correct about the diagnosis of ADHD or ASD through Neuro-imaging. It can detect structural differences that are more common for ADHD or ASD, but it cannot be used as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.-------------------------Introduction to the Episode:Join Paul and Martin, the ex-co-mayors of ADHDville, as they dive into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes wobbly world of ADHD! This week, they’re exploring the future of diagnosis and therapy—from high-tech hats 🎩 to AI-powered quizzes 🤖—and asking: Why is ADHD science still stuck in the past?Expect chaos, tangents (of...
2025-06-1759 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 87 - The ADHD Conflict Crisis: How We Handle Ourselves (And Others)In this episode of ADHDville, co-hosts Martin West and Paul Thompson dive into the often tricky world of ADHD and conflict. They explore how navigating conflict can sometimes be easier with others than with ourselves, and how ADHD amplifies certain situations in unexpected ways.Paul and Martin reflect on the emotional toll of people-pleasing, overthinking, and the challenges that come with managing personal and external drama. They also discuss how their ADHD brains lead them to focus more on other people's problems than their own—and why establishing boundaries is crucial for preserving their energy and emotional we...
2025-06-101h 00
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 86 - ADHD and CreativityWelcome to ADHDville – the podcast where two gloriously unfiltered ADHD brains, Paul and Martin (aka your ‘co-ex mayors’), turn chaos into conversation!This week, we’re diving into ADHD and creativity: Why our brains are idea factories (with very irregular operating hours), how rejection sensitivity can hijack a brainstorm, and why faxing yourself art counts as a hyperfocus win.Spoiler: Creativity isn’t just ‘painting pretty pictures’ – it’s survival mode for neurospicy minds. Also featuring: Why Roald Dahl was secretly an ADHD icon The trauma of client-led brainstorms Our brilliant (and very unfinished) novelsHit subsc...
2025-05-2744 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 85 - The Good, Bad and the Ugly #9Welcome back to ADHDville, where the detours are landmarks and distractions are the main roads! Join hosts Paul and Martin (co-ex mayors of ADHDville) as they catch up on the chaos, triumphs, and hilarious mishaps of their ADHD lives in this episode of ‘The Good, Bad, and Ugly. Don’t forget to subscribe and ring the bell—because in ADHDville, you never know what’s around the next corner!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking...
2025-05-201h 02
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDSniffing Out The Link Between ADHD And SmellJoin your hosts, Paul & Martin (the ex co-mayors of ADHDville), as they take a deep dive into the surprisingly fascinating (and sometimes bizarre) connection between ADHD and SMELL.Why do some ADHDers crave the scent of petrol, old books, or cinnamon like it’s a dopamine buffet? Why do certain perfumes make us want to gag? And—wait—did Martin just drop the horrifying truth that we start smelling like old people in our 50s?!In this episode, we’re sniffing out the science, swapping weird smell-related childhood stories (magnesium ribbon cigarettes, anyone?), and debating whether...
2025-05-1453 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 82 - We Take An Online Autism Test!Welcome back to ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin (ex-co Mayors of ADHDville) explore the wild, wonderful, and sometimes confusing world of ADHD—and beyond! This week, we’re diving into a big question: Could we also be autistic? 🤔 In this episode: - We take online autism tests (AQ-10, CAT-Q, RAADS-R) and share our scores. - The overlap between ADHD & autism—why so many of us wonder if we’re masking traits. - Hilarious (and revealing) Autism quiz questions like: "Do you have compulsive thoughts about getting injured in extremely specific ways?" (Wait, is that not norm...
2025-04-291h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 81 - The World Looks Different After ADHD. Right?Ever felt like your brain runs on a different operating system? You’re not alone. Join us Martin (diagnosed in 2013) and Paul (late-diagnosed ADHD) as we explore the weird, wonderful, and wildly relatable realities of life after an ADHD diagnosis (official or self-diagnosed) - where suddenly, everything makes sense (and also… doesn’t).In this episode, we unpack: - ADHD sensory quirks (why your favorite spoon matters) - Hypervigilance & emotional intelligence (reading rooms like a pro) - The loneliness of unmasking and why diagnosis can feel like "ADHD on steroids" - Neurodivergent burnout vs. "l...
2025-04-2259 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 80 - Good Bad and the Ugly #8 - Update on our ADHD livesWelcome back to ADHDville, where the detours are landmarks and distractions are the main roads! Join hosts Paul and Martin (co-ex mayors of ADHDville) as they catch up on the chaos, triumphs, and hilarious mishaps of their ADHD lives in this episode of ‘The Good, Bad, and Ugly.’ From teaching escapades and meds mishaps to Scottish pub quizzes and unnamed donkeys, it’s another unfiltered adventure in neurodivergence. Buckle up for laughs, relatable struggles, and maybe even a bagpipe victory fanfare. Don’t forget to subscribe and ring the bell—because in ADHDville, you never know what’s around the next cor...
2025-04-1559 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 79 - Can We Stop Talking About ADHD?Ever hit that "What the actual fck?"* phase with ADHD? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of ADHDville, hosts Paul and Martin (co-ex mayors of ADHDville) dive into the rollercoaster of hyperfixating on ADHD—then burning out on it. From identity crises to feeling "done" with the entire conversation, they explore why so many of us reach the "stop the ride, I want to get off" moment—and how to navigate it.- The denial of an ADHD diagnosis phase - Rejection, shame, and the "who even am I?" phase - Why ADHD can...
2025-04-0853 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 78 - Stretchy Joints, Wandering Minds: How ADHD and Hypermobility CollideJoin Paul and Martin (co-ex mayors of ADHDville) in this eye-opening episode of ADHDville as they explore the fascinating link between ADHD and hypermobility (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Did you know people with ADHD are twice as likely to have hypermobile joints? From chronic pain to sensory sensitivities, the duo dives into the science, personal experiences, and why this overlap matters.Some Topics Covered: What is hypermobility, and how is it connected to ADHD? Shared symptoms: clumsiness, chronic pain, and posture struggles Why ADHDers might ignore pain—until it’s too late Celebrities like David Bowie and Simone Bile...
2025-04-0138 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 75 - Jenny Lucas on ADHD and the Power of SonderJoin hosts Martin and Paul in ADHDville as they welcome Jenny Lucas, a late-diagnosed ADHDer and autism advocate, for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. This episode dives into the concept of Sonder—the profound realization that every stranger has a life as vivid and complex as your own—and how it connects to ADHD and neurodivergence.Jenny shares her journey of discovering her ADHD and autism diagnoses in 2022, the challenges of navigating life undiagnosed, and how she’s now helping others through coaching, her podcast (Autism, ADHD, and Us Three), and her upcoming book. Together, they explore how em...
2025-03-111h 00
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 74 - From Chaos to Clarity: Vanessa's ADHD Journey of Self-Diagnosis, Sobriety, and SuccessJoin hosts Martin and Paul in ADHDville as they sit down with the incredible Vanessa for a raw and inspiring conversation about her lifelong journey with ADHD. From being labeled a "gifted child" to battling misdiagnoses, self-medication, and societal stigma, Vanessa shares how she finally took control of her life—diagnosing herself, sourcing medication, and building a thriving business.We get into the challenges of late ADHD diagnosis and the impact on mental health. How Vanessa turned her life around, achieving sobriety and success. And why ADHD is more than just "losing your keys" or "look, a sq...
2025-03-0459 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 73 - ADHD Regrets: The Pain of a Late Diagnosis and What Could Have BeenPaul and Martin (ex-mayors of ADHDville) now look back over their lives. If you've ever looked back at your life after an ADHD diagnosis and thought, 'What could have been?' - this episode is for you. We're diving into the regrets of a late diagnosis, the what-ifs, and the moments that make you wonder how things might have been different. Let's get into it.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)
2025-02-251h 03
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 72 - A Rambling ADHD MessPaul and MArtin (ex-mayors of ADHDville) are caught off guard when they have technical difficulties. They forge on in true ADHD fashion, flying by the seats of their pants for this unscripted mess of an episode.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about...
2025-02-1853 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 71 - The Future of ADHDPaul and Martin (ex-mayors of ADHDville) ask: what does the future hold for ADHD? In this episode, we explore how our understanding of ADHD might evolve, from better diagnosis and support to shifting societal attitudes. Will workplaces adapt? Will technology help or hurt? And what about the possibility of a new name—or even a world designed with ADHD brains in mind? Join us as we dive into the possibilities, the challenges, and the hope for a future that finally gets it.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an...
2025-02-1157 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 70 - ADHD And Modern Life: Why The World Feels Harder For Us. Part 2PART 2. Paul and Martin (ex-Mayors of ADHDville) ask the question, Why does modern life feel so overwhelming for people with ADHD? in this episode, we explore the struggles of navigating a world that wasn't built for ADHD brains. From constant distractions to rigid routines, societal norms clash with the way our minds work - and we're here to break it all down. In this two part series, we'll uncover why things like 9-to-5 schedules. sensory overload, and information overload hit differently for people with ADHD. Plus, we'll share relatable stories and a few laughs along the way.Se...
2025-02-0455 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 69 - ADHD And Modern Life: Why The World Feels Harder For UsPART ONE.Paul and Martin (ex-Mayors of ADHDville) ask the question, Why does modern life feel so overwhelming for people with ADHD? in this episode, we explore the struggles of navigating a world that wasn't built for ADHD brains. From constant distractions to rigid routines, societal norms clash with the way our minds work - and we're here to break it all down. In this two part series, we'll uncover why things like 9-to-5 schedules. sensory overload, and information overload hit differently for people with ADHD. Plus, we'll share relatable stories and a few laughs along the way!...
2025-01-281h 07
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 67 - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly #7Paul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) catch up on their ADHD lives!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2025-01-141h 07
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 66 - ADHD And New Year ResolutionsPaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) chat about New Year Resolutions and why they suck. Let's get into it shall we?See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2025-01-0756 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 65 - Disassociation in ADHD: Survival tool or Daily Struggle?Paul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) get into an aspect of ADHD, disassociation. It's that mental state where you feel disconnected from your thoughts, emotions, surroundings, or sense of self. often as a response to stress, overwhelm or boredom.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an...
2024-12-3157 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDADHDville Christmas Special - A Very ADHD ChristmasPaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) get into the minefield that is a Neurodivergent christmas. Deck the halls with hilarious stories of christmases long, long ago as well as some sage (and onion) advice on how to survive the holidays!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is...
2024-12-171h 04
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 62 - ADHD and Oppositional Defiant DisorderPaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) get into an interesting ADHD co-morbidity, Oppositional Defiance Disorder. Let's just say its complicated but we tell you what it is and some helpful advice! Enjoy!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not...
2024-12-1055 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 61 - What Can You Expect A Year After ADHD Diagnosis?Paul and Martin (joint Mayors of ADHDville) discuss what you can expect after you find out you have ADHD. You could be self-diagnoses or have an official diagnosis, but once you wrap you start to accept that your brain might work differently your life will never be the same again. As we always say, ADHD is a journey of discovery with all its ups and downs. Find out what that journey could look like and what milestones you might hit along the way. Everyone is different so their is really no 'one path' but can we find some common...
2024-12-0354 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 59 - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly #6Recorded mid october, Paul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) catch up on their ADHD lives. They both seem to be struggling, but is that light up ahead or a pigeon with a flash light?See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and...
2024-11-1951 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 58 - Neurodivergent Life with Guest, AlicePaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) are joined by Italian musician and teacher, Alice. We have a lovely chat and she shares her life with autism, how it has impacted her creative life and her professional life. Ciao!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment...
2024-11-1244 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 57 - 20 Weird Things About ADHD - Listener EpisodePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about common experiences of ADHD, particularly weird and often overlooked aspects, like sensory sensitivities and intrusive thoughts. Share your own experiences in the comments and we will discuss them in the next '20 Weird Things' episode. Join us! This podcast episode aims to create a sense of community for people with ADHD and to normalize the often quirky nature of neurodivergence.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA T...
2024-11-0553 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 56 - ADHD Shame Spirals, Guilt, and Self-Blame!Paul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) head down the path they both know very well, shame spirals! ADHD shame spirals are a painful cycle of self-criticism and guilt that can follow challenges with focus, organization, or meeting expectations. When someone with ADHD misses a deadline, forgets a task, or struggles to keep up, they often internalize these moments as personal failures, leading to intense feelings of inadequacy and shame. This shame can trigger avoidance or procrastination, which then leads to further setbacks and reinforces the cycle. Understanding that these struggles are symptoms of ADHD, not personal failings, is key...
2024-10-2956 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 55 - ADHD Awareness MonthPaul and Martin (co Mayors of ADHDville) chat about ADHD awareness, well, October is ADHD Month, so it seemed appropriate. You can trust us to make this most worthy of subjects as entertaining as we can. Enjoy.Find out more at adhdawarenessmonth.org See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.
2024-10-2248 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 54 - Twenty Weird Things About Our ADHDPaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) reveal the top 20 weird things about their ADHD. You will not see any of them coming! Adult ADHD comes with all kids of weird and wonderful side-effects. These aren't symptoms of ADHD as such, you're not gonna get diagnosed based on any of these fun foibles, but enough! Let's dive headfirst into the co-mayors weird skulls bags.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music...
2024-10-151h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 52 - One Year Celebration Quiz OffPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about how doing a podcast about ADHD for a year has changed them. We also have the One Year Celebration Quiz Off... Who will be the first Quiz King?See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about...
2024-10-021h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 51 - ADHD Burnout Explained: Signs, Symptoms, and Recovery TipsPaul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) chat about ADHD burnout. ADHD burnout is more than just feeling tired—it's a state of complete mental and physical exhaustion that comes from constantly pushing yourself to keep up. It’s the result of battling distractions, hyperfocus, and the rollercoaster of energy levels. In this video, we’ll dive into what ADHD burnout really feels like and how to start healing from it.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin...
2024-09-2458 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 50 - ADHD Life With Guest, Lucy (AKA OceanRainbowNoir)Martin (co-mayor of ADHDville) is without his co-mayor, but all is not lost. He is joined by Lucy from the Tik Toks! We talk about her life with Adult ADHD, being a mum of a neurodivergent family, and the challenges she faced moving and living in the UK. Lucy was an absolutely lovely guest and we hope you enjoy the episode.Follow Lucy on TikTok: @oceanrainbownoirSee our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA T...
2024-09-1751 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 49 - Will ADHD Meds Change My Personality?Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about ADHD medication and whether it affects your personality. We answer a bunch of comments on our social feeds so maybe your comment is read out! That's something to tell the grandchildren eh?See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is a...
2024-09-101h 04
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 48 - ADHD And NarcissismPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) talk about Narcissism. Martin opens up about his difficult relationship with his mother. We talk about the similarities between ADHD and Narcissism and how to spot a narc. This is for all those who have a narcissist parent but also those that have a narcissist partner.See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West...
2024-09-031h 21
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 46 - ADHD and Emotional DysregulationThis week, Paul and Martin (co-mayors of ADHDville) chat about emotional dysregulation. You know, that thing where you seem to go from zero to one hundred. Its all to do with our brains. It can effect work and your homelife and can lead to self-doubt, isolation, depression and self-esteem issues. But the boys have some strategies that might help. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by F...
2024-08-2044 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 44 - Olympics And StuffPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) ramble on about the Olympics and ADHD with a large slice of British TV thrown in for good measure because... you know, ADHD. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for i...
2024-08-0657 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 43 - School Psychologist Seth Davidson Talks ADHD In The ClassroomPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat to Seth Davidson, School Psychologist on ADHD at school. We get into accommodations and Paul picks up some tips for his classrooms, and Martin's phone goes off embarassingly in the middle of the pod. Fifty lines for him! A+ all round!See our beautiful faces on YouTubeSETH'S LINKS:Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Know Your rights: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActUnderstanding IEPsPut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.com...
2024-07-3056 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 42 - ADHD And People PleasingPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about people pleasing, you know, that thing where we exhaust ourselves making sure everyone else is happy and exhaust ourselves in the process. Along the way we learn about Martin's grandad and his staggering food choices and Paul goes off menu in the staff canteen. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West...
2024-07-2357 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 41 - What is ADHD Tax And Should You Pay It?Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about ADHD Tax. And along the way Martin talks about the time he got arrested and Paul gets all medieval on us. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized...
2024-07-1655 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 40 - ADHD and Interruption RagePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about when you're really focused on something, or in a flow and someone interrupts us! Oh, the anger comes up really quick, right? Along the way the boys get into why and give us some great examples of how that comes up in everyday life. BTW - Due to some recording issues, part of the quiz is missing... you're not going insane. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music...
2024-07-0944 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 39 - ADHD In The WorkplacePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) answer a listener question: How does ADHD fit in the modern workforce? Adult ADHD and work doesn't always go together so well, and that's not suprising as the modern workplace is just not set up for Neurodivergent people. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West....
2024-07-021h 11
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 38 - Living With ADHD. Featuring Guest Star DavidPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat to David about his ADHD life. We discover his fishy past and how his ADHD diagnosis has turned his life around. Enjoy!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD/Focus music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized...
2024-06-2553 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 37 - What Makes ADHD Symptoms Worse?Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about what makes ADHD worse! Does coffee make it ADHD worse, lack of sleep? We have our lovely neurodivergent audience pitch in with their thoughts too. PLUS, arguably the craziest quiz we've ever done. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember: This is a...
2024-06-181h 02
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 36 - ADHD & DepressionPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) talk about ADHD and it's common co-partner, depression. But as always the lads keep the tone helpfully light! Also, we get into listener questions about the pre-saint that lived in the room next to Paul. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:...
2024-06-111h 05
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 35 - ADHD And Other Co-MorbiditiesPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) talk about all the other 'little friends' that ADHD comes with, like rejection sensitivity and autism and what not. Paul gets light bulbs moments researching this episode and Martin tells us what he mostly argues with his wife about. Strap in!See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comADHD music from Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.
2024-06-0456 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 34 - ADHD And MusicPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) head to a Downtown bar to talk about music! ADHD and music seem to have a fascinating relationship so without skipping a beat, let's get right into it shall we?------------ADHD music from the Mayor Martin (AKA Thinking Fish)See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This...
2024-05-2855 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 33 - An Ode To WeirdnessPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) head to the bunker and chat about how ADHD makes us seem weird. We feel weird, do weird, say weird and coming off as well... odd. Are we? or is it a badge of honor? Paul confesses what his dad calls him and Martin confesses what he told his art teacher! ------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music b...
2024-05-2139 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 32 - ADHD and Food Glorious FoodPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about their favourite subject, Food... that explains why they went on for too long (again!). Anyhoo... Paul gets all Italian and talks pasta, and Martin talks about his fridge organizational prowess. Dig in!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD...
2024-05-141h 12
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 32 - ADHD And Food Glorious FoodPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about their favourite subject, Food... that explains why they went on for too long (again!). Anyhoo... Paul gets all Italian and talks pasta, and Martin talks about his fridge organizational prowess. Dig in!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD...
2024-05-141h 12
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 31 - ADHD StimmingPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about Stimming! It's that thing us people with Adult ADHD do when we're anxious. We fiddle, play with pens, tap our feet and even do noises from cartoons. What a fun bunch we are!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about...
2024-05-0753 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 30 - BONUS! Visiting The Art And Craft Store With ADHD.Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) give a blow by blow account of walking thru one of their favorite stores, the art supply store. It's Niche sure, but still fun (ish). Clean up in aisle 3!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for...
2024-05-0226 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 29 - Masking To Seem 'Normal'Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat (for ages) about masking, you know, that thing we do to pass off as regular people... but we still seem to fail from time to time because it's so exhausting! Paul talks about mimicking his girlfriend's laugh and Martin tries Marmite Cashew nuts for the first time.------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin...
2024-04-301h 24ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 28 - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly #1Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about their lives in a new feature where the boys chew the breeze, shoot the cud, and discuss Marmite. Strap in.------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-04-2355 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 27 - Catastrophizing and ADHDPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about Catastrophizing, that feeling that disaster is right around the corner.... and for these two, it usually is. ------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-04-1655 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 26 - Dogs and ADHDPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about Sensory Overload - you know, when things like lights and sound and even the tags on your clothing drive you insane. But let's look on the bright side... there's another quiz!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and...
2024-04-0945 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 25 - Uh Oh, Sensory Overload !Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about Sensory Overload - you know, when things like lights and sound and even the tags on your clothing drive you insane. But let's look on the bright side... there's another quiz!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and...
2024-04-021h 08
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 24 - Cheeky April Fool Bonus Quiz EpisodePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about some fun April Fools quiz! Enjoy!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-04-0127 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 23 - Procrastination (We've Been Putting This One Off)Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about their struggles with procrastination. Paul talks about a management training course he could have won but didn't and Martin spoils Indiana Jones for everyone. By the way, weirdly we lost the ending of this podcast in a freak accident but hey, we got the important stuff. ------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin We...
2024-03-2636 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 22 - Habit Stacking with ADHDPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about how Habit Stacking can help us Adult ADHDers get some shit done! Simples... or is it?------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-03-191h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 21 - Guest Chloe Talks ADHD, Dyspraxia And LifePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat with Tik Tok's Neurodivergent Mama AKA Chloe about ADHD and Dyspraxia. Along the way we get into hairdressing, Naan Bread and Saints in-training.------------Go visit Chloe's Tik Tok page at: https://www.tiktok.com/@chloebrown802------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:
2024-03-1256 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 20 - Are ADHD People Good In A Crisis?Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about why why people with Adult ADHD are good when the shit hits the fan. Paul talks about who wore out first, his nan or her carpet, and Martin gets into cheesy Hallmark movies. Sound the alarm!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an e...
2024-03-0551 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 19 - ADHD and Object PermanencePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about why we forget people all the time. Out of sight out of mind right? Crazy! Along the way we learn some stuff about Moldova and whatnot. Also crazy!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute f...
2024-02-2952 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 18 - Guest AuDHD Comedian Willy DubsPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) spend some time with indoor pant wearing comedian, Willy Dubs. We get into it, he talks about comedy, his AuDHD and there's even a surprise message from Loretta Swit, the actress who plays Hot Lips from Mash! ------------Follow Willy Dubs NOW on Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@willydubscomedyWilly Dubs on YouTube, head on over to:https://www.youtube.com/@opencircuittv------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and send us...
2024-02-2759 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 17 - Guest Maddy From 'Mad About Money' On How She turned Her ADHD Into a Financial BenefitPaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) spend some time with the unstoppable Neuro-Inclusive Money/TikTok/Biz Coach - Maddy Alexander-Grout. She tells an amazing story of her life and how she used her ADHD to turn her life around and build a community to help those who struggle. Along the way we she points us all in the right direction.------------For all things 'Mad About Money' head on over to:https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout------------See our beautiful faces on YouTube. Put quill to paper and s...
2024-02-201h 08
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 16 - Be F***king Kind to YourselfBONUS EPISODE! Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about how important self kindness is on the Adult ADHD journey. Paul gets his car dirty driving to Turin and Martin has pant problems. See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified h...
2024-02-151h 01
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 15 - Men Suck At Sharing Emotions, Right?Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat about things guys aren't supposed to chat about... their emotions. Big boys don't cry, right? We get into it. Just like Paul, his camera can't focus, and Martin talks about how his weekly forgotten candy haul.------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment...
2024-02-1350 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 14 - Guest Michael AKA Autisticlyme Talks Community and MorePaul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) chat with Tik Tok's most excellent Michael (@autisticlyme) about how many spoons does a podcast use, his meeting with the ADHDvilles librarian, and why he champions Tik Tok's Neurodivergent community. ------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for i...
2024-02-061h 04
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 13 - The ADHD Need For Novelty vs StructureIn the room, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) are trying to reconcile two opposing forces, the need for novelty and the need for structure in their adult ADHD lives. Martin gets blinky eye hurt and Paul confesses his mug pile. Crack on!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast...
2024-01-3045 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 12 - The 800 Trophy AdventureIn this Special Episode Martin decides to fly to the UK and surprise an ADHDer while Paul regrets rushing an Amazon order. Strap yourself in, we'll be flying from NYC to London, hiring a car and decorating a trophy. ------------ Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.com Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-01-2342 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 11 - Halp! I Keep Losing Stuff!In this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) are trying not to constantly lose keys, wallets, and their 'hanging by a thread' sanity. Martin loses track of what episode is what, and Paul performs Sting's greatest hits! Crack on!------------See our beautiful faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and d...
2024-01-161h 10
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 10 - ADHD hyperactivity in AdultsIn this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) take a look at hyperactivity in adults. They also swap notes on accountants, why the world needs another podcast and rant about Microsoft powerpoint. Enjoy.See our faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2024-01-0950 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 9 - Curiosity with Guest Jonathan AstorIn this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) are joined by Jonathan Astor, Founder of Messy Mondays to talk about the gifts that being curious brings us. Paul is shocked to learn about Kitchen Hob preferences, and Martin has his head blown clean off by Jonathan's revelations (despite protective headgear).------------Messy Monday Links:Email: jonathan@messy-mondays.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-astor-0972645/------------Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music was written by Freddie Philips an...
2024-01-021h 03
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 8 - A Timely Look At Time BlindnessIn this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) take a look at the reality of Time Blindness. Paul forgets which episode he's supposed to be recording, and Martin's Accountant might be good at figures but he knows nothing about ADHD.See our faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for...
2023-12-2659 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 7 - What's The Deal With Impulsiveness And Risk-Taking?In this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) get stuck into the ups and downs of impulsivity and risk-taking. Martin struggles with trash and Paul springs a quiz on Martin.See our faces on YouTubePut quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.comTheme music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please remember:This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.
2023-12-1947 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 5 - ADHD Myths. Busted!In this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) try to make some sense out of the nonsense that’s out there on the subject of adult ADHD. Paul goes on about cranberry juice hoping that he can hopefully shoehorn that into an ADHD themed conversation. All this interwoven with Martin talking to walls, doodling and being in happy places whilst Paul listens to himself not listening about his endlessly-pocketed backpack.See our faces on YouTubeTheme music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Pl...
2023-12-0536 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 4 - Let's Talk About The BasicsIn this episode, Paul and Martin (co-Mayors of ADHDville) take us through their tick lists of ADHD basics. Finding feet-on-the-ground information either online or offline can be frustratingly difficult so Paul and Martin take us through what resonates most for them and what doesn’t resonate for them at all. All this poetically laced with stories of Pug-themed birthday cards, brown noise homework and buckets of lost non-essentials. Their podcast budgeting gets easier as Alexander Graham Bell throws a wobbly about the lack of gourmet burgers on offer and refuses to turn up as this week's guest.Th...
2023-11-2848 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 3 - What Did Martin's Diagnosis Look Like?Paul makes a beef bourguignon and his mind is blown by his medication swap out. Martin goes back 10 years to chat about his doctor's choices in consulting room décor.Spotify Playlist LinkMartin's music mentioned in the show is here:Apple Music LinkSpotify LinkDownload free ADHD / Focus music here:Bandcamp LinkSee us on YouTubeTheme Music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.Please r...
2023-11-211h 09
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 1 - What Did Paul's Diagnosis Look Like?In this episode Paul and Martin (and co-Mayors of ADHDville) talked about ADHD with a particular focus on how Paul's recent diagnosis went. Having been undiagnosed for over 56 years of his life he expects 'dancing girls' and a 'trumpet chorus' but was instead given the somewhat underwhelming rubber-stamp treatment. Meanwhile, Martin quips on how he offloaded his shame-spiraling tax return burden whilst occasionally sipping on his oatmeal tea. Leonardo da Vinci drops in for a chat and then mysteriously drops out again.Email us at : ADHDville@gmail.comSee us on YouTubePlease...
2023-11-0739 min
ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHDEpisode 0 - Welcome to ADHDville!Paul talks about things that don't (and do) resonate, and Martin tries to explain ADHDville (badly).ADHDville is a Podcast about, well... let Paul and Martin tell you all about it!Email us at : ADHDville@gmail.comSee us on YouTubeTheme Music written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West
2023-11-0704 min
The Agility NarrativesWhy evolve with adaptive conscious teams?About this event - LinkedIn Audio Event - (link)As a leader, what are some of the complex challenges you face? Is there a mindset or practice change that would make a fundamental shift in the value your team delivers? Do you want to evolve the quality of the holding space with your team? Would you benefit together from more meaningful and challenging conversations?In an era marked by rapid change and growing complexity, the role of teams is more pivotal than ever. But what does it mean for a team to be adaptive and c...
2023-08-2716 min
The Agility NarrativesLiz West's Agility Narrative on the enneagramThanks Liz. In this podcast, you helped us embrace a world that is changing. You've introduced us to a tool, the Enneagram, a very ancient tool that helps us develop personal insight to our defenses and our essential selves. It is a slow burn which takes time, as people doing personal work create deeper connections and relationships with themselves as well as others.You led us into a secret, which is yes, we can also learn about and empathize with others' natural patterns. While it is discouraged to type others, people learning the enneagram...
2022-08-1255 min