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Exploring ADHD and women’s health and hormones: Key insights In recent years, there has been growing awareness of how ADHD uniquely affects women across their lifespan, particularly due to hormonal fluctuations and related health conditions – but much more research is needed. Our latest podcast was hosted by our  expert clinical advisors  Jess Brunet (UK), Penny Lazell (UK), and Corina W...

Girls and women with ADHD are more likely to be misunderstood and even missed completely because so many have inattentive symptoms that are difficult to spot. Jo Steer is a consultant clinical psychologist in the UK with over 19 years’ experience across children, young people, and their families as well as co-author of Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School. In this episode, Jo discusses the d...

Heather Hayes is an addiction specialist in the US. She shares her lived experiences of ADHD and substance addiction. A spectrum of addiction is discussed, from substances to internet use.   There is a major misconception that stimulant medication can lead to drug addiction. Heather delves into the truth behind this and what medication can look like for those with a history of substance...

“Pay attention to what you’re paying attention to,” says British writer and television and radio presenter Adrian Chiles.   In this episode, he discusses his personal ADHD journey, including how he dealt with anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and dysphoria. Adrian also addresses the challenges within the NHS regarding ADHD care whilst highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and gett...

In this episode, registered nutritional therapist Rebecca King discusses the relationship between ADHD and nutrition. Having ADHD herself, Rebecca shares her previous struggles with food and the link between the condition and disordered eating. Speaking to Simon Mundie, Rebecca shares some useful and practical tips for people to plan and make sure they’re eating a healthy, balanced diet with macro...

This episode of the second series features Simon in conversation with Maddy Alexander-Grout about various aspects of managing finances, particularly in the context of ADHD. Maddy shares personal experiences with debt and spending addiction, highlighting the need for support and education around financial management for neurodivergent individuals.  Maddy Alexander-Grout is a money and business...

KC Davis is an author, social media sensation, and the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care. She has also recently been diagnosed with ADHD.       In this episode, KC joins our host Simon Mundie to discuss her ADHD experience, from dealing with inattention, and hyperfixation, to self-care tips, and what it’s like to receive an adult diagnosis.  &nb...

Katherine Ellison won a Pulitzer Prize in journalism just four years after being sued for $11 million for a careless reporting mistake. In her conversation with Simon, Katherine opens up about her inattentive symptoms and life before her ADHD diagnosis at 48. Despite her long-undiagnosed symptoms, she fulfilled her dream of being a foreign correspondent, spending 15 years reporting from Asia and L...

The New York Times described Peter Shankman as a “rockstar who knows everything about social media and then some”. Peter is a serial entrepreneur, multiple best-selling author and in-demand speaker - but his success didn't come easy. As a child Peter was told he was "broken" and "didn't fit in", a not unfamiliar experience for people growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. But Peter learned to...

Former England International rugby player James Haskell was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. In this episode, James shares how he has managed his ADHD through a career as an international rugby player for England and the British & Irish lions, as well as while performing as a top podcaster and DJ since retiring.    Speaking to Simon Mundie, James shares how an early diagnosis cam...

Rethinking ADHD is brought to you by Qbtech, a leader in objective ADHD testing, and renowned broadcaster Simon Mundie. Simon was the lead sports presenter for BBC Radio 1 for eight years before starting his podcast in 2018 - called The Life Lessons Podcast, in which he has interviewed many of the best known athletes on the planet, as well as psychologists, philosophers and world renowned thinkers...

Whether you're a parent seeking to better understand your child's challenges, an adult navigating the complexities of ADHD, or simply curious about the latest in ADHD research and treatment, Rethinking ADHD is your go-to source for valuable insights and expert discussions. Rethinking ADHD is brought to you by Qbtech, a leader in objective ADHD testing, and renowned broadcaster Simon Mundie. Simon...