You're Wrong About ADHD

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Gilly Kahn about ADHD, screen time, and social media- and how it hit home. They open up about their own love-hate relationships with their phones from endless scrolling and accidental time-loss, to the guilt of modelling digital overload for their kids. Together they explore what makes tech so addictiv...

Is your phone a lifeline, a trap - or maybe both - if you have ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by clinical psychologist, ADHD advocate and writer Dr Gilly Kahn to explore the complex relationship between ADHD, screen time and social media. From dopamine dips and impulsive scrolling to the guilt that comes after a binge-watch spiral, they dig into why tech can feel both essential and over...

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam get real about ADHD and memory- from forgotten birthdays to misplaced cars- and the practical, emotional, and occasionally hilarious fallout that follows. They’re joined by ADHD coach Aoife Hughes , who shares compassionate, science-backed strategies for building memory scaffolding, reducing shame, and understanding what our brains actually need. Together, they...

What happens when ADHD doesn’t look the way people expect it to, and what’s the cost when it gets missed? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by psychotherapist, activist and founder of ADHD Babes, Vivienne Isebor, to explore how ADHD shows up differently in Black women and non-binary people, and why that matters. Vivienne shares her own late diagnosis story, the cultural barriers that still exist...

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with coach and podcast host Kate Moryoussef, exploring what it really means to love- and be loved- when you have ADHD. They open up about guilt, burnout, and the invisible load that often comes with neurodivergence. From parenting to partnership, they discuss how ADHD affects emotional labour, the fear of being “too much”, and the...

Do you have someone in your life who has ADHD - or suspect they might - and are you wondering how to support them without losing yourself? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by coach, author, and host of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussef, to explore how ADHD impacts romantic relationships and family life, especially when it goes undiagnosed for years. From emotional overwhelm an...

If you've ever felt like you were just about managing, this conversation will make you feel seen. In this special bonus episode recorded live at The Podcast Show in London, actor and writer Zoë Lister joins Katie and Sam to share her personal journey with ADHD. From undiagnosed school struggles to the overwhelming chaos of parenthood, Zoë opens up about what finally led her to seek a diagnosis and...

What if we told you that a huge number of people in the UK’s prisons are neurodivergent- many undiagnosed, unsupported, and misunderstood? This week on You’re Wrong About ADHD, Katie and Sam are joined by Met Police Detective Daley Jones, who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and has become one of the UK’s leading voices on neurodiversity in policing. Together, they explore the powerful link bet...

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie are joined once again by psychologist, ADHD coach and author Dr Janina Maschke to answer your questions on ADHD in women. From masking and perfectionism to the emotional fallout of a late diagnosis, this is an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it means to finally understand your brain, and what to do with that knowledge. Together, they unpack why so man...

If you’ve ever thought “I’m just bad at coping” or “maybe it’s just me” this episode might be the lightbulb moment you’ve been waiting for. This week, Katie and Sam are joined by psychologist, ADHD coach and author Dr. Janina Maschke to unpack why ADHD is so often missed in women, and what happens when the systems meant to support us are still built on male-centric research. From misunderstood sym...

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with therapist Clare Patterson, and open up about their own feelings around therapy, vulnerability and ADHD. They talk candidly about the emotional toll of ADHD, why seeking help can be so hard, and how the right therapist can make all the difference. From fears about “falling apart” to the challenge of building trust, this is an h...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the “right” therapist or wondered whether therapy can actually help with ADHD, this episode is for you. This week, Katie and Sam are joined by psychotherapist Clare Patterson to unpack what therapy can offer people with ADHD- from tackling emotional overwhelm and low self-esteem to finding the right therapeutic fit. Together, they explore how therapy...

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah Bickers . From the emotional weight of mess to the power of asking for help, they share what really stuck with them – including how deeply clutter ties into shame, judgement and childhood conditioning. They talk honestly about learning to let go of unrealistic expectations, involving...

Why is clutter so overwhelming when you have ADHD? In this episode, Katie and Sam dig into the chaos with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah Bickers. They explore the emotional weight of mess, the shame tied to societal expectations around tidiness, and why ADHD brains can struggle so much with organisation. Sarah shares brilliant, practical strategies for decluttering in a neurodivergent...

In this bonus episode of You’re Wrong About ADHD , Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood about masking. They open up about their own experiences of hiding their true selves, the lifelong habits formed by shame, and how exhausting masking can be. They discuss the small but transformative ways they are learning to unmask in safe spaces, build an ADHD...

Katie and Sam explore the exhausting reality of masking ADHD traits and how it can lead to burnout. They share their own experiences of masking from a young age, the pressure to conform, and the emotional cost of hiding their true selves. They are joined by counsellor and neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood, who explains the deep impact of masking, why it’s different for neurodivergent people a...

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with Dr Nancy Doyle and why it left them feeling more hopeful than ever. From the myth of “fixing” ADHD to how workplaces are finally catching up with neurodiversity, they unpack what real cultural change looks like and why the shift isn’t coming… it’s already here. Plus, the pitfalls of working from home, the power of self-awarene...

In this powerful opening to Series 4, Katie and Sam sit down with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within , to explore a radically different way of thinking about ADHD. What if we’re not broken? What if the problem isn’t us, but the rigid systems we’re expected to fit into? From the myth of the "deficit" to the strengths that flourish in the right environment...

Get ready for a brand-new series of You’re Wrong About ADHD ! Join hosts Katie Breathwick and Sam Pittis as they continue their journey to unravel what ADHD truly is. In Series 4, they’ll dive into the challenges, the surprising strengths, and everything in between, exploring personal stories and expert insights. Whether you’re diagnosed, waiting for answers, or just curious, this podcast offers r...

Katie and Sam return to the mic to unpack the recent and controversial changes to benefits, including PIP and Access to Work, and what they mean for people with ADHD. They're joined by Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, for a passionate and eye-opening conversation about the realities behind media headlines, the growing culture war around ADHD, and the statistics that rarely make it in...

It's come around again... Christmas! It can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to buy and so little time to get everything sorted. Add ADHD into the mix and it becomes even harder. By Christmas day, you can end up feeling totally exhausted. But there are ways to make things easier and more enjoyable. In this episode, originally r...

Sometimes the noises, lights and chaos of everyday life can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling drained and on edge. For Sam and Katie, awareness is a reoccurring theme - one that's especially important when it comes to understand and managing sensory overwhelm. Off the back of their conversation with Dr Khurram Sadiq , Sam and Katie chat about everything they've learnt about recognising sensor...

Busy restaurants, crowded shops, noisy offices - everyday places that, for some of us, can feel totally overwhelming. A single loud noise, a bright light, or the scratchy tag on your sweater can spiral into anxiety or exhaustion. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Sensory overwhelm happens when your brain struggles to filter out all the sights, sounds, and feelings coming at it at once, leaving you...

Off the back of their conversation with Professor Peter Hill, Sam and Katie chat about what they've learnt about the current ADHD diagnostic process. They discuss what they think is working well, the challenges that still need tackling and the exciting new technologies that could make diagnosis faster and more effective. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednes...

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed experience, some people find it straightforward, while others face challenges. In this episode, Sam and Katie find out more about how the diagnostic process works and where it might be improved. They speak to Professor Peter Hill, consultant child and adolescent physiatrist who sees the need for a more standardised approach to ADHD testing. We’ll be back on...