Me and ADHD Podcast

In this episode and the finale of season 4, I have the privilege of having a conversation with ADHD Coach and Neurodiversity Trainer Caitlin Whitmore, about what it has been like being diagnosed later in life with ADHD. Our conversation covers what life was like prior to the diagnosis and if she had prior knowledge about ADHD whilst navigating the struggles that were presented. We talk about the v...

In this episode we have returning guest and dietitian Jade Morrison. In an extension to our last conversation, we have a well needed discussion about the eating disorder 'ARFID' and the links with ADHD. We talk about the types of ARFID, what it all means, how we can approach this as a parent, and how we need to change our outlook on food & nutrition in order to support our children who are going t...

In this episode we concentrates on the hormone fluctuations postpartum and how having a baby can affect your ADHD presentations. For this subject I have returning guest Psychotherapist and new mother Kate Hough joining me for this deep and meaningful conversation. Kate speaks openly about the hormones that fluctuates during and after pregnancy and how they can affect your ADHD and mental health as...

In this brand new episode, I will be having a conversation with Youth Ambassador Ella Bannister. Ella talks openly about the devastating effects of the NHS waiting lists and lack of any real support for ADHD and ASD assessments in our home county of Oxfordshire. This crisis goes far beyond trying to balance the financial books. This is something that affects thousands of individuals, families, rel...

In this episode we are having a conversation about the nutritional aspect of ADHD. For this episode, I have been joined by AuDHD HCPC Registered UK Dietitian Jade Morrison from JLM AuDHD Dietitian. We cover topical information about popular social media claims regarding various supplements and the effects they have....or don't have on our ADHD presentations. * Trigger warning. In this episode we b...

In this episode, we have a conversation about the idea of how life with ADHD can shape and reshape your choices, and in particular our career choices. And joining me for this conversation is Founder & CEO of the UK-based neurodiversity coaching and support platform "Messy Minds" Joanne Hill. Joanne is a senior leader who built a successful career in executive roles, but everything changed after he...

In this episode we are having a conversation about if CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) has a role to play in managing our ADHD presentations. And for this conversation, CAMHS CBT therapist Eliza Brabbins has joined us to share her knowledge of this modality of therapy. We talk about how CBT can be extremely helpful for managing various aspects of ADHD, but not all CBT is the same. We also talk...

In this season's opening episode, we talk about the realities of ADHD. This episode covers the negative impact that ADHD can have on a person's life and their self belief, but also how changing your mindset can open up the door to a more positive future. For this conversation, I am joined by UK presenter, DJ and motivational speaker Ryan Swain, who also runs 'You, Me & ADHD', which is a voluntary...

Previous guest and ADHD Life coach joins me today to have a conversation about unmasking and more importantly how to unmask. In this episode we talk about masking, what it is, why we do it and how we can look at starting the journey of removing this mask. We talk about the differences in the type of masking that many of the general public do and how it compares to the masking of someone with ADHD....

A conversation with Jenefer Livings about her quest to help and support parents of ADHD children and of course the children themselves. Jenefer is the founder of Your ADHD Home, where she helps parents of ADHD children find practical ways to bring more calm, confidence and connection into family life. As a neurodivergent parent with a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity, Jenefer combines li...

In this episode we are having a conversation about ADHD and Pregnancy. A topic which I find baffling that it is not talked about more often. Not having experienced pregancy myself for obvious reasons I thought I'd get some to join me who has a little more experience on this topic. So, I am joined by returning guest....Pyschotherapist Kate Hough, who just happens to be ADHD.....and pregnant. We...

In this episode I have a conversation with Lorena Zehnder who has had a first hand experience of the societal and professional approach to ADHD in her home country of Switzerland as well as in the UK. We talk about her life prior to diagnosis and how her presentations were viewed in Switzerland compared to the UK. We also talk about her diagnosis in the UK and the difficulty regarding medication w...

A conversation is with Tik Tok content creator 'Mental Health Matters More' otherwise known as Catherine Harvey. We talk about Catherine's education whilst being undiagnosed ADHD. We explore how the lack of support, understanding and the failure of the educators to 'try' led to school refusal which lasted years. We explore why her mental health suffered and also how it shaped h...

A conversation with a truly inspiring artist, videographer, podcaster, undiagnosed ADHD tribe member and mental health activist....Graham Cullis. Graham has made the decision to take his art to the masses in a very novel way indeed, but for a very very good reason. Travelling around the coast of the UK, people gather on the beaches to join in with a unique way to combat loneliness and depression....

A conversation with the incredible Gemma Thomas about the overlapping traits that blur the lines between ADHD and ASD and to be fair many other ND conditions as well. A conversation that highlights just how in depth the assessments have to be in order to distinguish the difference. https://linktr.ee/meandadhdpodcast #adhd   #meandadhdpodcast   #podcast   #neurodivergent   #neurodiverse   #jointhec...

Today's episode is based around my thoughts of peer-to-peer support groups. Having recently created a new support group in my local area, I was surprised with just how much this type of support was needed. Peer-to-peer support groups not only bridge the gap between being diagnosed and undergoing therapy or coaching, but it gives people real world support by people who have real world experience wi...

Originally recorded for Season 2, this bonus episode explores the life and times of Jack Ellis. Entrepreneur, songwriter, public speaker and founder of Neurocandy Jack finds the time to have an open and frank discussion about his life before and after being diagnosed with ADHD. Trigger warning* We speak about drug use, sex, suicidal thoughts and there is plenty of adult language used. If you wish...

Returning guest Lianne Grist has a conversation with me about her experiences with ADHD burnout and how this can leave her completely debilitated. We discussed that prior to knowing of her ADHD, there was much confusion about why these episodes were happening, but her diagnosis explained it all. If you wish to follow Lianne on her ADHD journey, you can do so on the following link. https://www.inst...

In this episode we will be having a conversation with Tik Toks Jayson Boocker about Self-Awareness. This is a fascinating topic and for someone with ADHD it goes so much further than Self-Awareness in the Neurotypical general population. ....And it is more than just knowing you have ADHD. If you wish to follow Jayson's ADHD journey on his social media, please see the links below. https://www.insta...

A conversation with the founder of Calm Nest Collective...Nika Brunet about her creations that are transforming the events industry by making them more neuro inclusive. A sensory sanctuary not only for the events industry, but can be utilised in the work place and the home environment. If you wish to contact Nika regarding her journey or about Calm Nest Collective, please do so on the links below....

Integrated Adult and Children's Counsellor, Therapist and ADHD Coach Jodie Sturges, joins me for a conversation about her available E-Book. A therapy book with a difference and born out of a need to read a book designed for her own way of reading and remembering information. It turns out that this way of reading was by accident ADHD friendly and only realising that it was designed that way after h...

In this episode, I have a conversation with ADHD careers coach, Thrive Neurodiversity coaching partner and Public speaker........Adam Broomfield-Strawn. The conversation looks into Adam's own experience in the workplace and how areas of life such as your job can massively impact your ADHD presentations. We talk about the added struggles that this environment can bring, but also about coping mechan...

A conversation with Psychological Practitioner Matthew Paknik-Riley about his own ADHD story and its impact on his life and career. We talk about Matthews very own journey and how his symptoms as well as his own knowledge of ADHD were dismissed by medical professionals. If you wish to follow Matthews ADHD journey, you can use the link below. https://linktr.ee/rileymelvinpaknik?utm_source=linktree_...

A conversation with Gemma-Louise Tranter about the signs, symptoms and struggles of life with ADHD that are often invisible to other people. We talk about understanding the reality of trying to understand areas of ADHD that are not a major focus of the assessment process. We also talk about how others can perceive some of these invisible traits as being controllable and/or exaggerated and even to...

A conversation with music teacher and singer/songwriter Kat Button about how ADHD as well as other areas of her life, have impacted the content of the songs and albums she is in the process of releasing. If you wish to follow Kat Button's musical and ADHD journey, please use the links below. https://linktr.ee/katbutton_songwriter https://www.instagram.com/katbutton_songwriter Tenderloin Music,...