ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD

Hey there, welcome to ADHDville – the podcast where we embrace the beautiful chaos of the neurodivergent brain! Your hosts Paul and Martin (ex co mayors of ADHDville) are both riding the combined-type ADHD train, and we’re here to chat about all the weird, wonderful, and downright WTF parts of the journey. This episode? We’re diving into DREAMS. And not the boring ones. Ever wake up feeling like y...

Martin and Paul are back in the (brand new year) room! After a wild ride through 2025, your ex-mayors of ADHDville are throwing themselves headfirst into 2026. With no script, no plan, and absolutely zero chill, they’re here to: ✨ Review the ADHD year that was – from rejection-sensitive dysphoria and career chaos to navigating the messy, beautiful overlap of autism and ADHD. ✨ Predict the unpred...

Get 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 g...

-------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------...

Had 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 aw...

Ever 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...

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 s...

It's Tuesday, welcome back to ADHDville! Ever find yourself reaching for the same simple, comforting meal when your energy is low or your brain feels overwhelmed? You're not alone, and there's a surprising reason why. In this week's episode, we're diving into the wonderfully warm and often overlooked world of ADHD and Soup . Join ex-mayors Paul and Martin as they explore why soup is more than just...

Ready for a dose of real talk and late-diagnosis wisdom? Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, we are thrilled to be re-joined by the fantastic Jenny Lucas! When Jenny was last with us, she was just starting to write a book. Now, she’s back holding the finished product in her hands: 'Autism, ADHD And Me - Your no-bullshit guide to life after late diagnosis.' In this candid conversation, Jenny pull...

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-obsesse...

Welcome to ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! This week it's game time! In Room 101 the...

With spooky seasonality the ex co-mayors of ADHDville have managed to get themselves together to do a Halloween special!  Paul does not like Halloween, can Martin persuade his co host that it's an awesome holiday? Let's find out !!! 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 abou...

Welcome to ADHDville! Your Weekly Dose of ADHD Chat & Chaos... and cooking tips? Tired of podcasts that take ADHD too seriously? Grab a cuppa and get comfortable. Hosts Paul and Martin welcome you to ADHDville, the podcast where the distractions, detours, and hyper-fixations are all part of the main road. We're here for real, relatable, and often hilarious conversations about living with an AD...

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, do you find your ADHD brain responding in unexpected ways? Welcome back to ADHDville! In this episode, your ex-co-mayors, Martin and Paul, are diving into the vibrant, complex world of autumn. We're sharing our personal likes, dislikes, and sensory experiences of the season, offering relatable insights and tips for embracing this beautiful, yet challengin...

Paul 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 YouTube Put qu...

Welcome 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 maki...

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 ADH...

Welcome 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 fa...

Back in the room for a very special milestone—our 100th episode! 🎉 Can you believe it? What started as a couple of brains bouncing around ideas, tangents, and a whole lot of laughter has turned into a hundred full episodes of stories, insights, and the occasional chaos you’ve come to expect from us. Today, we’re not just talking ADHD—we’re celebrating the wild ride this podcast has been, and the...

Welcome 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 h...

Welcome 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...

Welcome 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...

Welcome back to ADHDville... the show where we talk about the real, messy, and often overlooked struggles of living with ADHD. Today? We’re tackling one of the ultimate ADHD kryptonites: paperwork . You know the drill. That stack of forms on your desk that’s been there for… mos . The bill you swore you paid but now has a late fee. The permission slip for your kid that somehow vanished into the voi...

Welcome back to ADHDville, where distractions are landmarks and the details are the main roads! This week, we’re diving into a wild and unexpected topic: ADHD and cults. Why? Because when you’ve got a brain that craves novelty, structure, and belonging, cults—or at least cult-like dynamics—can sometimes feel weirdly tempting. From authoritarian leaders to dopamine-fueled devotion, we’ll explore wh...

See our beautiful faces on YouTube Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.com ADHD/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.