ADHD Adventures with Suzi Payton

Welcome to a slightly different episode where Suzi and Nikki have an open conversation where you are warmly invited to listen in. Nikki reflects on how it has been nearly a year since her ADHD & Autism diagnosis and on the journey since; “has been quite incredible” and how she found that her “whole life started to make sense & fall into place”. Themes discussed include: Masking and the tol...

Meet Kassy Harris, an AuDHD photographer based in South Shields, Northeast England, who specialises in portraiture - working with ND and LGBTQ+ people - as well as Land/Seascapes. In this episode, Kassy talks openly and honestly about: - how her determination is one of her super strengths! - After being diagnosed with Autism 5 years ago & ADHD more recently , Kassy reflects on how she had this...

OK, hands up! We should have uploaded this last year and have only just been made aware of its absence. Soz! " I was scrolling through Tik Tok and I thought mmm that sounds like me, maybe there is something here, maybe I'm not just quirky, maybe there is something I have struggled with my whole life"? This week features the fabulous Ems Rae Searle, an Ethical Marketing Strategist (also read: Wizar...

In this episode I interview the wonderful Kate Laine- Toner; trainer, writer, speaker, artist, and author. She is autistic and has ADHD, as does her daughter Emily.   When asked ‘what do you do?’ Kate’s reply was “I’m all autism all of the time”.   In this interview Kate talks about her book that help parents navigate raising an autistic child and how it can be scary to navigate whe...

In this episode I get to interview the fabulous Michelle Minnikin for the second time.    In this fascinating episode we discuss how Michelle has utilised her ADHD hyper focus to do deep research is now writing a book.   Her book, 'Good Girl Deprogramming' is in the works. It is a look at how ‘society’ conditions us to ‘behave’ through the use of coercive control and what we can do...

Welcome to this comedy improv special where the ultra brave Nikki Butler let's me teach her the skills of improv and before long we are creating short, silly scenes 'in the moment' with no pre-planning whatsoever!   Nikki, a recently diagnosed autistic ADHDer felt liberated by not having to plan and prepare what to say - she trusted herself and guess what happened? She nailed it!   ...

ADHD can get us into all sorts of situations can't it?   Find out how my memory failed me and caused me huge embarrassment while travelling solo in The Philippines!!!!   Want to chat about your stories? Book a call with me at www.suzipayton.com

Nikki Butler from season 1 is back to talk about how having a recent diagnosis of being autistic & ADHD helped her cope in hospital where she had a major operation.     Having a diagnosis has helped Nikki to be more empathetic to herself, and realise when she is creating strict rules & obsessive patterns, she is now able to observe & stop these patterns if she feels they...

Meet wonderful ADHDer Janna Willoughby-Lohr, an artist, poet, musician and entrepreneur based in Buffalo, NY, USA.   Janna's energy and enthusiasm is infectious and her passion for her job and family shines through in this interview.   Janna discusses how ADHD affects her as a mum, how she uses a 5 minute practice that helps her plan her week and how "You have to be your own biggest fan...

My good friend Polly Parton took time out from her busy music schedule in Nashville to interview me for this episode of Adventures with ADHD.   Find out how my impulsivity led me to take part in an embarrassing world record attempt on live TV!  We discuss practical tips for coping with working memory issues as well as mindset tips for accepting who you are and playing to your strengths....

Welcome to episode 8 where Carol May - The Disruptive Health Coach shares her experience and wisdom of ways to think about and manage ADHD.     Carol discusses:   ● natural alternatives to medication, using high dose EPS fish Oil from Krill. ● how ADHD is not her Identity., but does give strengths super powers ● how saying NO to difficult tasks helps her manage overwhelm ● her...

Shelley is an ex-teacher as well as the mum of a neurodivergent teenager, and has recently discovered she is an ADHDer herself.    Her training did not give her any real understanding of neurodivergence, so it has been a steep learning curve, but one which has been life changing in so many positive ways.    Shelley now helps other parents to create more connection with their ND...

Listen to self taught software engineer Stuart talk about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis after his son was diagnosed.    Stuart has some great insights and tips for managing ADHD as well as a hilarious story that involves ADHD hyper focus and sour dough bread baking!   For more info, tips and inspiration do sign up to my newsletter and receive a pdf 'Ten tips for coping with rejec...

Meet Nikki, late diagnosed autistic & ADHD who talks of her time in the corporate world and says 'I didn't understand boundaries and led my merry dance around the hierarchy'.  Find out how life is now starting to make sense now that Nikki knows she is autistic and ADHD.     Nikki shares openly and honestly and is determined to make the world a better place for neurodivergen...

Welcome to episode 4 where the fabulous James Eaves, a strengths coach and Work Pirate talks openly about his recent ADHD diagnosis.    On his recent diagnosis, James says "I'm no different but now I can manage who I am and be more authentic".   Listen to James's unique insights into ADHD and how to make the most of the strengths that are part it.   For more info, tips and...

Meet Mani, who after years of being diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, tics and depression has recently found out he also has had ADHD!   A talented DJ and barber, Mani is hopeful and positive about his future and now feels he has the answers he has been searching for.   For more info, tips and inspiration do sign up to my newsletter and receive a pdf 'Ten tips for coping with rejection s...

Listen to Helen Davies, a fabulous ADHDer from Brighton who talks about her adventures with ADHD.  Helen is a multitalented force who uses her ADHD super powers to her advantage whether at work or play.     Watch the interview to find out tips and tricks to make your ADHD brain work for you and how Helen was minutes away from missing a recent flight!  For more info, tips a...

Welcome to my brand new interview series highlighting fabulous ADHDers and their (condensed) stories.    Michelle tells me how a chance encounter led to her discovery that her 'weirdness' was actually ADHD! She also shares tips and advice on coping with ADHD in order to live a full, happy and rich life!   For more info, tips and inspiration do sign up to my newsletter and receive a...