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ADHD ChatterThe AuDHD Expert: 3 Alarming Risks of Undiagnosed Adult AuDHD | Dr Samantha Hiew, PhDAuDHD (The dual diagnosis of ADHD + Autism) is on the rise, but how can we spot AuDHD in ourselves, or in those close to us. How can we spot it early in children and what are the risks of staying undiagnosed. To answers these questions, and so much more, I chat to leading AuDHD expert, Dr. Samantha Hiew, Phd, who herself has been diagnosed with AuDHD, and has dedicated her career to advancing the scientific understanding around Autism and ADHD in women and girls. 00:00 Trailer 02:00 The latest...2025-03-2551 min
All Aboard ADHDADHD Burnout in Children and TeenagersWhat does burnout look like in ADHD children and teenagers?
In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew to discuss the signs, causes, and prevention of ADHD burnout in children and teenagers. Sam - a highly sought-after neurodiversity keynote speaker and trainer - founded ADHD girls at the age of 40, after a decade of existential anxiety living with undiagnosed ADHD. Sam seeks to humanise neurodiversity, bridging the empathy gap between those who are neurodivergent and neurotypical to foster a sense of connection, understanding, and belonging
Claire and Sam begin...2024-12-1338 min
ADHD Aha!AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance of community when you have ADHD. Sam is a social entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate. She’s also the founder and director of ADHD Girls, an award-winning social impact organization that helps neurodivergent girls succeed.Related resourcesWhat is AuDHD?A guide to hormones and ADHDadhdgirls.co.ukSa...2024-11-2629 min
ADHD ChatterBitesize: The origins of RSD & how to conquer itRejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) plagues many people with RSD. Dr Samantha Hiew PhD, founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert, explains where RSD comes from and how you can manage it effectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-0212 min
NIGHTTIME TALK WITH NIALL BOYLANNiall Boylan chats to Dr. Samantha Hiew about ADHD and nuerodiversity2024-06-2625 min
The Motherkind PodcastMOMENT | Why are so many mothers being diagnosed with ADHD?Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, award-winning social entrepreneur and neurodiversity specialist Samantha Hiew talks about how ADHD is in different in women and the effects of sensory overload with age. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get...2024-04-1512 min
Drug Free ADHD#11 — Awareness for Neurodiversity | Samantha Hiew PhDIn this episode I speak with Samantha Hiew PhD, an Award-Winning Intersectionality & Neurodiversity Speaker, Scientist, Social Entrepreneur.
We discuss:
The problem with the term “neurotypical”
Meditation for dealing with the voice in our head
Risk taking vs security
This episode was recorded back in 2022.
In typical ADHD fashion it’s been sitting on my hard drive for way too long. There is so much gold in this episode.
This was the first time Sam and I met. Since then we’ve become close friends. So I hope w...2024-04-0451 min
ADHD ChatterHow unprocessed childhood TRAUMA is effecting your relationships - Dr Samantha Hiew, PhDIn this bitesize clip, Dr Samantha Hiew, PhD, explains how unprocessed childhood TRAUMA is effecting your relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-2805 min
ADHD ChatterHow To Manage Rejection Sensitivity - Dr. Samantha Hiew, PhD | Ep.45Dr Samantha Hiew is the Founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert. In this episode, Samantha explains how you can manage RSD in your personal and romantic life. Topics: 00:00 A description of RSD / What is RSD?01:30 Where does RSD come from?04:45 Is RSD more common in ADHDers06:55 Can RSD cause physical pain11:20 Tips to manage RSD17:56 RSD in relationships 27:22 How Menstruation/Testosterone cycle affects RSD31:52 How alcohol affects RSD34:14 How to differentiate between rational...2024-01-2343 min
From the Tiger's MouthFrom the Tiger's Mouth: Empowering Neurodiversity at WorkHR Consultant, Jamie Power, interviews Dr Samantha Hiew, award-winning professional speaker and Founder of ADHD Girls, which she founded after receiving an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 40.With neurodivergent individuals making up 15-20% of the global population, this episode addresses steps for businesses to empower neurodivergent workers and reap the rewards of a diverse workforce.2024-01-0831 min
The ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastThe Intersection Between ADHD and Autism with Dr Samantha Hiew - Re-release"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."This week’s guest, Samantha Hiew, is the Director of ADHD Girls, a company founded with a social mission to empower girls and women with ADHD through effective advocacy, education and specialist insights.With a background in healthcare communications and a PhD in Cancer Research, Samantha is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD access employment and training organisations to provide the support they need to thrive in their circumstances, thereby increasing happiness and wellbeing and improving productivity.During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussefand Sa...2024-01-0743 min
ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastThe Intersection Between ADHD and Autism with Dr Samantha Hiew - Re-release"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."This week’s guest, Samantha Hiew, is the Director of ADHD Girls, a company founded with a social mission to empower girls and women with ADHD through effective advocacy, education and specialist insights.With a background in healthcare communications and a PhD in Cancer Research, Samantha is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD access employment and training organisations to provide the support they need to thrive in their circumstances, thereby increasing happiness and wellbeing and improving productivity.During this episode of Th...2024-01-0744 min
The Culture BuildersThe Culture Builders - Harnessing the Power of ADHDAs part of our support for ADHD awareness month, Jane Sparrow interviewed Samantha Hiew, PhD – an acknowledged expert on the subject, and someone who has a wealth of experience and advice for people with ADHD and those working and living alongside them.
The podcast is full of practical examples of how a person with ADHD navigates the world, how they best operate and the ideal ways that leaders can engage with them and harness what is, in many ways, a super power.
Compulsive listening if you are working in a team that...2023-10-1643 min
The Motherkind PodcastMOMENT | Is it ADHD or is it overwhelm? Here's how you tell with Dr. Sam HiewWelcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead.In this episode, I talk to Dr Samantha Hiew, who is a leading voice and expert on ADHD for women, and who was diagnosed herself aged 40 right after the birth of her second child. So many of our Motherkind community are being diagnosed with ADHD, wondering if they have ADHD or may be curious about it. I asked Dr Samantha Hiew how does ADHD intersect with m...2023-09-0409 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsEvelyn Polk Green: ADHD in minority, poor and other underserved populations | Utopia QbtechEvelyn Polk Green, MSEd, is a past president of both ADDA, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association and CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
Evelyn is an adult with ADHD and the mother of two adult sons, Perry and Robert, both of whom also have ADHD.
Active in ADHD and mental health advocacy for more than 25 years, Evelyn has served as a leader representing the family and educator voice in the ADHD and mental health communities in many capacities, including as a member of the Network on Children’s Mental Health Services funded by the...2023-08-0343 min
The Connected Leadership Podcast'Embracing Neurodiversity' with Samantha HiewIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata engages in a riveting dialogue with Samantha Hiew, an award-winning social entrepreneur, founder of ADHD Girls, and a reputed scientist. As a person diagnosed with ADHD, Tourette's, dyspraxia, and autism, Samantha shares her thought-provoking insights on the subject of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity covers a spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia. Participants' perception, learning, and information processing are all affected by these variances in brain function, which manifest uniquely in different individuals. However, Samantha emphasises that prevalent misconceptions and stereotypes, largely amplified by media and cultural portrayals...2023-07-3147 min
The Motherkind PodcastIs it ADHD or is it the mental load? With Dr Samantha HiewSo many of our Motherkind community are being diagnosed with ADHD, wondering if they have ADHD or may be curious about it. I asked Dr Samantha Hiew, a leading voice and expert on ADHD for women, who was diagnosed herself aged 40 right after the birth of her second child. We talk about:
Why there is a huge rise in ADHD diagnoses in women
What are the characteristics of ADHD for women
How does ADHD intersect with Motherhood
But most importantly… I ask her whether it’s neurodivergence or the stress o...2023-06-0148 min
Squiggly Careers#329 Neurodiversity at workThis week, Helen is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew, Founder of ADHD Girls and David Pugh-Jones, Trustee and Founding Member of one of the fastest-growing UK charities, Neurodiversity in Business to discuss neurodiversity at work. Together they talk about language and labels, the everyday reality of being neurodiverse in a workplace designed by and for neurotypical people and what we can do differently to create more inclusive ways of working that help everyone to be at their best. More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0...2023-05-0238 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsGwendolyn Janssen: A healthcare leader diagnosed with ADHD at age 33 | Utopia QbtechGwen has over 15 years experience in healthcare to include time as a bedside nurse, nursing leader, clinical value analysis director, and adjunct professor. She has 2 masters degrees in healthcare leadership. She was diagnosed with ADHD at age 33 and has dedicated her time since diagnosis to educating herself about her neurodiversity, advocating and sharing information about ADHD to reduce the stigma and improve support, and is currently writing a book and putting together a collaborative for ADHD professionals.
For more information about the Utopia campaign, please visit https://adhdgirls.co.uk/utopia/
2023-04-0645 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsDr James Wiley: Educating healthcare professionals on ADHD & co-occurring learning disabilityDr Wiley attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Alabama. He is board certified in Paediatrics. Dr Wiley practiced general paediatrics at Dothan Paediatric Clinic in Dothan AL for almost 20 years before moving to Mobile in 2008 and founding Focus - http://www.focus-md.comHe served as President of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Paediatrics and is currently the District X Vice Chairperson for the AAP. He has been listed in America’s Best Doctors and Ameri...2023-02-0951 min
The Invisible GiftADHD Girls & embracing difference with Samantha HiewEpisode Description:In today’s show, Andrew meets communications consultant, writer, and founder of neurodiversity awareness group - ADHD Girls, Samantha Hiew. In the podcast, Samantha explains the origins of ADHD Girls, and why we need to redefine our male centric definitions of neurodiversity. Andrew & Samantha also discuss ‘masking’ and why embracing difference is the most effective pathway to change.Top Quotes:“The fact is - everyone is different. Different races, cultures, agendas. But recently it feels like everyone is trying to say that we’re all the same and that doesn’t seem helpful...2023-01-1154 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsDr Samantha Hiew: Diversity within neurodiversity & creating your own place in the world of workThis episode with Samantha Hiew, PhD, Founder and Director of ADHD Girls was featured on the #creatingfutures podcast episode Salt, a global, award-winning digital recruitment agency, connecting people and businesses within Consulting, Creative, HR, Marketing, Sales, and Technology.
Sam is an accomplished speaker, consultant and soon-to-be author on the subject of neurodivergence, advocating for herself and others in workplaces and using her platform to empower women to embrace their neurodivergence. Salt chatted to Sam about her own experience of neurodivergence across different cultures, and why understanding intersectionality in addition to #neurodivergence is so important for workplaces and...2023-01-0734 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsRachel Grant-Waters: How growing up with ADHD enabled Rachel to empathise with SEN children Utopia | QbtechRachel Grant-Waters is an openly neurodivergent Teaching Assistant who has worked in SEN education for over 5 years. Diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia as a child, she was diagnosed with ADHD in her 30s. Rachel actively uses her first hand experience as a neurodivergent learner to support the students she works with while advocating for awareness, understanding and better support of neurodevelopmental disorders in mainstream education and the workplace.
About Utopia
This interview is part of the Utopia campaign, a collaboration between ADHD Girls and Qbtech. By shedding light on the unique lived experiences of neu...2022-12-2047 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsKK Harris: My upbringing & flying under the radar with ADHD made me resilient & an ally to other NDsKarime “KK” Harris is a Business Psychologist and Executive Coach Director at Talking Talent. She is inspirational, motivational, energetic and leads with empathy. KK’s coaching experience has been in both the public and private sector, combined with her knowledge of psychology, has enabled her to have a deeper understanding of the complexity of people, which enables her to help her clients perform better at work. One General Manager, of a multinational corporation, recently said, “KK is the unlock expert.” Her passion for DEI, and her thoughts around the necessity to be more inclusive in all areas of diversity, including N...2022-12-1336 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsJhillika Kumar: Behind the life of a neurodivergent social entrepreneur - Utopia | QbtechFor many young people with #ADHD, it's hard to feel understood by parents or guardians. As Jhillika Kumar shares in this interview, thinking outside the box can go a long way in supporting those with ADHD. Jhillika Kumar is a 23-year-old social impact entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion community builder, and Grace Hopper Celebration keynote speaker, as a person with ADHD herself, and advocate for disability empowerment. She is the sister of a non-speaking autistic individual named Vikram, who is the source of inspiration behind founding Mentra - an employment platform that matches neurodivergents with meaningful careers. Jhillika grew up in...2022-11-2834 min
"Fabulously Candice": The Sexiest Podcast About NeurodivergenceSeason 2 | Episode #17: Dr. Samantha HiewCandice welcomes to the podcast Dr. Samantha Hiew! Following her ADHD diagnosis at age 40, as well as identifying as autistic, Sam founded ADHD Girls to empower girls and women with ADHD to thrive in society. Listen as they dispel stereotypes about neurodiverse women, share their experiences with cooccurring diagnoses, and prove that there truly is ‘diversity within neurodiversity’. 2022-11-0138 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsSydney Dodini: Being a high achiever with ADHD & recovering perfectionist - Utopia | QbtechWhen Sydney Dodini started noticing her ADHD symptoms as a young adult, she attributed them to lifestyle changes and a difficult course-load rather than a potential neurodevelopmental condition. As Sydney explains in this interview, the path toward diagnosis can be tricky. Avoiding the "stigma of self-diagnosis" while adapting to life changes like a new university can change the way we see our struggles. Some people may see themselves in Sydney's story. In this interview, Sydney discusses experiences with procrastination and the "nearsightedness of the brain" that other people with ADHD have felt, as well as her journey to a d...2022-10-2134 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsDr Aaron Dodini & Sydney Dodini: Being diagnosed as young adult and living with ADHD - Utopia | QbtechWhen Sydney Dodini was diagnosed with ADHD at age 19, she didn’t just gain new ways of improving her focus at university. With the help of her father, Dr. Aaron Dodini, and objective ADHD testing with QbTest, Sydney was also able to better understand her perfectionist tendencies, her struggles with anxiety, and the way neurodivergence can affect our daily lived experience. The ADHD diagnosis changed Sydney’s life, but it was only the beginning of a path that led to a new level of self-reflection. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Sydney and Dr. Aaron Dodini give a refreshing and f...2022-10-1436 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsDr Bernadette Dancy: High Achieving Neurodivergents: The Impact of Stress on Your Life - Utopia | QbtechDo you know what Stress does to a Neurodivergent's brain and body? Why are we so susceptible to #burnout? What can we do about it? This is an absolute GIFT from the Utopia campaign to all the high achieving NDs who are on a perpetual hamster wheel. Bernadette Dancy PhD (Health coach) and me discussed why stress shows up so much in a neurodivergent's life and the ensuing burnout, gender differences and what it looks like in terms of biology and behaviour, sharing examples of impact of the stress culture on our work lives, and why some struggle to "co...2022-10-0452 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsRuth-Ellen Danquah: Raising a child on the autism spectrum as a neurodivergent woman - Utopia | QbtechRuth-Ellen spoke about raising her child on the autism spectrum as a neurodivergent herself, being dyslexic, dyspraxic, autistic, and having ADHD. We discussed a broad range of topics from the perspective of Ruth-Ellen on being a divorcee & single parent raising a neurodivergent child, as well as her journey to becoming a meditation teacher, hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner which has helped her manage her hormones & emotional regulation.2022-09-1635 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsCecilia Fang: Education, Humility, & Why We Can't Fit into the Mould - Utopia | QbtechCecilia Fang talks about her upbringing and cross cultural perspective of neurodivergence, having moved from China to New Zealand at the age of 8. She touched on the Asian culture’s expectation on humility, a strong emphasis on education, and getting a good job, and how this led her to do her best to live up to that expectation. She was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 26 during the pandemic. Her diagnosis made her interested to learn about other conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and autism, and how these impact people’s professional lives.2022-09-0643 min
Utopia with ADHD GirlsWelcome to Utopia by Samantha HiewA quick intro from Samantha Hiew, Director of ADHD Girls, about what you can expect from our podcast!2022-08-3000 min
The ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastAdvocating for your neurodiversity in the workplace"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."Speaking about an autism or ADHD diagnosis within the workplace can feel daunting, exposing and scary. However, when we advocate for ourselves within our work setting, we are enabling the support, care and accommodations we deserve. Working with - and no longer - against our brains means we can excel more in our careers without the burnout and exhaustion that typically comes with neurodiversity. Often the way we work can look different to others, but that doesn't mean it's less effective. The more we talk about this and...2022-07-2143 min
ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastAdvocating for your neurodiversity in the workplace"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."Speaking about an autism or ADHD diagnosis within the workplace can feel daunting, exposing and scary. However, when we advocate for ourselves within our work setting, we are enabling the support, care and accommodations we deserve. Working with - and no longer - against our brains means we can excel more in our careers without the burnout and exhaustion that typically comes with neurodiversity. Often the way we work can look different to others, but that doesn't mean it's less effective. The more...2022-07-2144 min
Neurodiversity with Theo SmithEp 37: Samantha Hiew - Empowering girls & women with ADHDToday I am blessed to have Samantha Hiew on the show.
Samantha is a neurodivergent storyteller and social impact entrepreneur with a dual mission to:
🌟 empower girls and women with ADHD to thrive in society and
🌟 improve societal understanding of adult ADHD.
Utilising her background in communications and a medical science PhD, she produces thought-provoking digital campaigns, talks, workshops and events to destigmatise ADHD and inspire positive action within the workforce and educational settings to champion the strengths of ADHD-ers and provide critical tools to support their challenges.
Today...2022-03-2232 min
ADHD Love Parent TalkEp. 61 ADHD Diagnosis - Why Are Girls Missed? with Dr. Sam.Dr. Samantha Hiew is a Communication Consultant with a background of in Cancer Research, PhD. Sam was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40 with the combined type. Her daughter was diagnosed at 6 years old. She actually had to fight to get her daughter diagnosed because like many girls she was masking the traits because she learned at an early age that some of the things she was doing wasn’t acceptable.
Sam talks about why girls typically get missed in their diagnosis and what can we do to help advocate for our girls if we believe th...2022-01-0839 min
Up Late PodcastEp4: Accepting my ADHD qualitiesWelcome to the month of May! Our theme of the month is “Acceptance”. For the first episode in this series, fellow neurodivergent, Samantha Hiew takes you through her journey from childhood through to adulthood, expressing how she navigated undiagnosed ADHD.
Head over to YouTube for an accessible captioned version of this UP LATE Podcast episode. For a transcript get in touch at hello@UpLatePod.com.
Follow us at @UpLatePodcastUK for updates.
Hosted by Tshelane Reid (@teh_lah_nee) and co-produced by Malachi Anthony (@mkhinc).
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