ADHD Beyond The Label

Do you dream of flying? Of becoming an aviator? If you’re diagnosed with ADHD, that dream could be effectively over. The door is probably firmly closed. And if you’re a young person with that ambition and later receive a diagnosis, it’s closed before you even get a chance to try.  It’s far too difficult to overcome the stigma.  ADHD is classed as a disability in this context, and the system still...

In this powerful and insightful episode of  ADHD Beyond the Label , hosts  Dr Phil Anderton  and  John Reynolds  sit down with the remarkable  Dr Carly Jones MBE FRSA —an internationally respected autistic advocate, policy leader, author, and advisor who has spent nearly two decades driving meaningful change for autistic people across education, healthcare, government, justice, aviation, business,...

In this episode of ADHD Beyond The Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk to Lou Woods. In this insightful interview the trio discuss personal experiences with ADHD, exploring professional challenges, career journeys from DJing to high-profile events, and the importance of understanding neurodiversity in workplace settings. We challenge stereotypical gender perceptions of ADHD symptoms and...

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk to AuDHDer, scientist, storyteller, and founder of ADHD Girls, Dr. Samantha Hiew. After achieving a doctorate in cancer research, Samantha was diagnosed with ADHD at 40, after years of feeling lost in a world that didn’t quite fit. In this episode we discuss a personal journey through scientific research, exploring h...

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk with radio presenter, DJ and BBC Make a Difference Award recipient Ryan Swain. "ADHD is a tornado - and you can get lost in the middle of it" is how Ryan explains ADHD when he speaks to kids in schools today. What makes this so powerful is that no one was talking like this when Ryan was a pupil. Instead of...

"I've always known I have ADHD" Steven Thai aka 'The prawn King' is this week's guest on ADHD Beyond the Label. Having met hosts John Reynolds & Dr Phil Anderton at Ideas Fest and sharing his back story, Steven was invited to be part of this filming series. We discuss the personal journey of understanding ADHD, exploring how unique traits like crisis management and so...

"To relax, I need to go to the gym, then my mind can be still."In this episode Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds speak with Ryan HopkinsRyan has ADHD. It's a fundamental part of how he thinks, moves, leads, and creates impact. Getting diagnosed with ADHD wasn't about having a label; it was about understanding himself better, so he could show up as the best version of himself. Th...

Zoe knew three simple things: she wanted to work for herself, she wanted to help people, and she wanted to be known for what she did. From masking and self-doubt to becoming a highly respected hypnotherapist, this powerful conversation explores resilience, the impact of having someone believe in you, and why you do not need confidence to begin, you just need to take the first step. Zoe Clews joins...

From the very first day of ADHD Beyond the Label, one name kept coming up, Kate Moryoussef. Kate often describes herself as the well behaved one. Quiet, shy, and always keeping her head down, but inside, the noise never stopped. ADHD is as hereditary as height. Understanding that helps us make sense of experiences like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Instead of assuming someone is too emotional or...

What happens when the world measures you by exams, but your brain shines through creativity, passion and real life work? How do you go from feeling like the "odd one out" to realising you have a superpower? This week, Bela Fernandez joins Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds have a conversation about hyperfocus, self belief and finding your strengths. Together they discuss:- Hyperfocus and...

"So you survived school, but you did not just survive, did you? You thrived." In this week's episode of ADHD Beyond The Label, join Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds as they sit down with Dodge Woodall, entrepreneur, festival creator and risk taker, to explore the highs and lows of chasing dopamine, risk and success. From earning thousands a week at university to selling 30,000 tickets for a fest...

"So you survived school, but you did not just survive, did you? You thrived." In this week's episode of ADHD Beyond The Label, join Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds as they sit down with Dodge Woodall, entrepreneur, festival creator and risk taker, to explore the highs and lows of chasing dopamine, risk and success. From earning thousands a week at university to selling 30,000 tick...

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds are joined by Vertity Bowditch. From scientist to Made In Chelsea reality TV star, pilates instructor to actress, Verity has never been afraid to take on something new. This episode is a great exploration into the fearless side of ADHD, the power of self-belief and how understanding her mind changed everything.

This week, Ore Oduba, TV/radio presenter, actor and Strictly Come Dancing winner, joins Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds to share his powerful story of life before and after being diagnosed with ADHD. "I spent years trying to fit in, shapeshifting like a chameleon into whatever I thought people wanted me to be. But that is exhausting." Known for his work on the BBC, This Morning and in...

"I was like, well, I'm going to show you. Prove them wrong." In this inspiring episode, entrepreneur Hannah Lanel joins Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds to share her story of self-esteem, determination, and overcoming doubt. From being told her dreams were impossible, to building a successful business against all odds - Hannah's journey is a powerful reminder that: "Everything's impossible until...

"How the hell can you be a doctor and have ADHD?" That's the question Sonia Ponzo, PhD - CEO & Founder at Outset Wellness - has faced time and time again. People assume ADHD means a poor academic career, a lack of focus, or limited success. But in reality? ADHD can look like hyperactivity, hyperstimulation, and the drive to keep your brain occupied with 50 things at once. In this...

This week on Beyond the Label we’re joined by Paul Hughes - former UK military special operator, forensic consultant, and TV personality who’s turned challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, and a speech impediment into his greatest strengths. Paul mastered Russian, Arabic, and Pashto, served across the Middle East, North Africa, and Afghanistan, and even worked with the United Nations in Iraq during Sadda...

Are we talking ADHD down - or bigging it up? Our guest this week says: big it up. Before her own diagnosis, Claire - host of All Aboard ADHD - felt alone and "failing". Now she's built a 40k+ parent community and a message that's hard to ignore; support + challenge = resilience, and interest-led learning beats punishment.- Turning loneliness & shame into community- Interest a...

In this week's episode content creator, presenter and professional driver Emma Walsh opens up on her recent ADHD diagnosis. Explaining how finally having the confirmation has allowed her to piece together parts of her life that have previously left her feeling as though she was broken, or that there was something wrong with her. Born in Cape Town to famous parents, Emma was always active, whet...

This week on Beyond the Label we're joined by Holly Matthews - actress, author, founder of The Happy Me Project, and someone who has turned unimaginable grief into a mission of hope, resilience, and authenticity. From navigating rejection in acting to processing the loss of her husband, Holly shares how creativity, self-development, and a late ADHD diagnosis have shaped her journey. Together w...

Founder of Killing Kittens. Mother of three. Diagnosed with ADHD 16 years ago. This week on ADHD Beyond the Label, Emma Sayle joins hosts Phil Anderton and John Reynolds for a fearless conversation about what happens when you stop asking for permission and start building the world you want to live in. Emma shares the real story behind her global sex-positive movement. Not built on controversy, but...

In this week's episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, co-host John Reynolds steps into the guest seat to reflect on his own ADHD diagnosis. ADHD360 CEO, Phil Anderton leads the discussion, exploring the disconnect between how ADHD presents externally and how it's experienced day to day. John shares how someone can appear focused, capable, and in control, while privately relying on strategies just to ke...

In this week's episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Ella Fielding shares what it meant to go undiagnosed for most of her life and how understanding her brain reshaped her identity, her creativity, and her story. Known for her appearance on The Woodland Workshop (Discovery+ / Quest), Ella is one of the UK's few professional female chainsaw carvers. Her conversation with Dr Phil Anderton and John Reyno...

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton & John Reynolds talk with the founder of well known British fashion brand, AllSaints.

What if you spent your whole life feeling completely alone? That was Kit Birks' reality, until she discovered the truth behind years of struggle, exhaustion, and feeling out of place. After decades of battling internal chaos, feeling isolated, and suppressing her creativity just to "function," Kit received a life-changing ADHD diagnosis. Suddenly, it all made sense. Now she's using her voice and h...