A Dopamine Kick (Another ADHD Podcast)

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can indeed have an impact on sleep patterns and quality. Many individuals with ADHD experience difficulties with sleep, including falling asleep, staying asleep, and having restful sleep. Good sleep is essential for productivity and mental health. We all know how we feel after a night of bad sleep, we can feel irritable, cranky and easily fly into a temper. In this episode we also discuss our own sleeping habits and some little tips how to get better sleep hygiene. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time on A Dopamine Kick! BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee https://bmc.link/adopaminekick NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show Support the show Support the show

This week we’re talking about having ADHD can affect work related performance and overall success. Sparky shares his stories of quitting past jobs impulsively and Shell discusses the pros and cons of disclosing to potential employers if you have ADHD. We also share our tips on how you can build success around work if you struggle with the symptoms of ADHD. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time on A Dopamine Kick! BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee https://bmc.link/adopaminekick NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show Support the show Support the show

Having both ADHD and anxiety is relatively common, and it can present unique challenges for individuals who experience both conditions. The combination of ADHD and anxiety can create a complex display of symptoms such as various overlapping symptoms, heightened stress and worry and Impact on your daily functioning. This week we talk about the complexity of anxiety if you have ADHD, we both give examples of what anxiety feels like for us, and try to offer some tips and advice on how to cope and manage if you have ADHD anxiety. Please remember it's important to reach out for help and support if you need it. Talk to friends, family members, co-workers and most importantly if you are really struggling a health care professional. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time on A Dopamine Kick! BUZZSPROUT Subscription If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing to us, it starts at $3 a month: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Buy Me A Coffee https://bmc.link/adopaminekick Episode Resources: Our episode we did on how to do breathing exercises and relax your mind https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/10181493-14-how-to-use-the-power-of-breathing-to-relax-and-improve-your-mood Our episode on 5 simple ways to relieve stress https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/10369233-18-simple-ways-to-relieve-stress-5-minute-tricks-you-can-use-daily NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show Support the show

This week we’re talking about the drug Mirtazpine, if it helps with depression and anxiety plus ADHD. We’ll be discussing what it feels like, what are the side effects and if it’s the right drug for you. Only a health care professional will be able to offer you the appropriate advice on this medication so please remember this is a personal reflection. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time on A Dopamine Kick! If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Stick around till the end to hear what we adhd'd this week! See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show

Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners. We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our fourth episode we sit down with Kirsty to discuss her ADHD Journey who like's raising awareness of ADHD via her social media, though using her honest and usually hilarious personal experiences. In this episode we discuss what lead to Kirsty starting her ADHD journey and being ultimately being diagnosed. If and when she's starting medication and the overall daily challenges Kirsty faces with living ADHD, including RSD and what that feels like. We also discuss the hilarious ways we all to try and combat RSD whilst reminding ourselves of the pain and despair we go through having RSD. We also hear Kirsty's experience of how exercise plays an important role in helping her to diminish her hyperactivity and keep her mind active. Kirsty also gives some awesome tips on the type of things she does to manage her ADHD and how she gets her dopamine kicks!! Kirsty also mentioned NLP and how she would love to coach ADHD people in the future. It was such a great episode, we we're so thrilled to have Kirsty on the podcast! Thank you, Kirsty! Episode Resources Follow Kirsty on Instagram @kirsty_keiller We release new episodes EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show

Today we're talking about a topic that's all too common with ADHD - imposter syndrome. That feeling that you don't belong, that you're not good enough, that you're a fraud. We'll start by discussing what imposter syndrome is and how it relates to ADHD. We'll explore how our ADHD brains can sometimes trick us into thinking we're not good enough, even when we are. So, if you're feeling like a fraud and struggling with imposter syndrome, don't worry, you're not alone, and there are ways to overcome it. Tune in to this episode of A Dopamine Kick, and let's kick imposter syndrome to the curb together! Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time on A Dopamine Kick! If you'd like to support the show please consider subscribing: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1898728/supporters/new Stick around till the end to hear what we adhd'd this week! See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners. We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our third episode we sit down with Luke to discuss his ADHD Journey all the way from Australia. We chat about the weather (of course) Shell wants a Christmas Bikini and how Luke is managing his ADHD symptoms with life on both Dexies & Vyvanse. We also discuss what the process of getting and ADHD assessment is like in Australia. We're so grateful to Luke for giving up his time, where he spoke to us at 6am due to different time zones! Such a fun conversation, we really enjoyed it. Thank you Luke. Episode Resources App: The Forest App Luke mentions The Pomodoro Method We release new episodes EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show

Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners. We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our second episode we sit down with Paul where we discuss Paul's amazing success after taking his ADHD medication, how sleep apnea lead to him eventually getting an ADHD diagnosis, anxiety, dopamine, binge eating and loads more. This was such a great conversation. Thank you Paul! Episode Resources App: Google Keep App: TickTick To Do list Book: The Checklist Manifesto We release new episodes EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we're talking about all or nothing thinking. People with ADHD may experience "all or nothing" thinking, also known as "black-and-white" thinking. This is a cognitive distortion where individuals tend to think in extreme terms, seeing situations as either entirely good or entirely bad, with no middle ground. For example, a person with ADHD may think that if they can't complete a task perfectly, then it's not worth doing at all. Or they may view a bad day as a complete failure, ignoring any positive aspects that occurred. This type of thinking can be harmful because it can lead to self-criticism, procrastination, and a lack of motivation. It can also make it difficult to see progress or make small improvements, which can be discouraging. We're going to discuss some examples of the times we've been stuck in the all or nothing thinking mindset and a few useful tips that may help you manage all or nothing thinking if you have ADHD! Stick around till the end to hear what we adhd'd this week! See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

ADHD can lead to procrastination as we may struggle with focus, organisation, can make it difficult to start and complete tasks. One reason ppl with ADHD may struggle with procrastination is problems with executive functioning skills, such as planning, prioritising and time management Another reason ppl with ADHD procrastinate is due to difficulty regulating emotions and motivation. We can struggle with boring or uninteresting tasks and become easily distracted by more stimulating tasks All this makes it challenging to maintain focus over time and leads to procrastination Procrastination can have so many negative consequences. In this episode we talk about the act of delaying or putting off tasks until the last minute and discuss strategies/tips that can help you manage ADHD procrastination. Stick around till the end to hear what we adhd'd this week! See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we're talking about ADHD and Impulsivity! First we discuss some of the more recent times we've acted out on our impulses. Such as Shell buying things she doesn't need and Sparky, getting a dog last minute! However, this time we do give you some advice and tips on how to manage your impulsivity, as we have manged to calm down and develop (some) impulse control. Stick around till the end to hear what we adhd'd this week! See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week were talking about ADHD and driving. What could possibly go wrong? Shell talks about her terrible driving experiences and Sparky thinks he’s the best driver ever but Shell quickly point out some of Sparky’s driving highlights that make him question if he can drive at all. And as ever, Shell’s back on the meds talk - answering the question can you drive on ADHD medication and what it personally felt driving like when she was on ADHD meds. See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we have a VERY SPECIAL guest on the show Kody Lukens! Kody is an online ADHD content creator @kodylukens, where he frequently posts informative videos on ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other mental health issues. He has his own podcast called “Consistently Inconsistent “ where he talks about ADHD and he is also creator of the neurodivergent magnetic stim toy called STIMAGZ! It was such a pleasure to have Kody on the podcast, he's such a down to earth guy, we had a good laugh and talked about all things ADHD including his own journey with ADHD Medication, Emotional Dsyregulation, How he started his business and Stim toys such as STIMAGZ! Interested in STIMAGZ? (Magnetic Stim Toys) Use our Code KICK for 15% off at www.stimagz.com STIMAGZ is a high-quality, satisfying magnetic stim / fidget toy for neurodivergent adults constructed with high-quality materials and strong magnets. Kody’s Links Kody's Podcast - Consistently Inconsistent. Kody's Instagram @kodylukens Kody’s TikTok @kodylukens STIMAGZ: https://www.stimagz.com/ Loop Ear plus; https://www.loopearplugs.com/ See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show

Everyday ADHD is a bonus episode featuring a collection of lived ADHD experiences from some of our listeners. We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences. In our first Everyday ADHD Episode we sit down and talk to Andrew (aka Mr. Vegan Cakes) We talk about starting the path to diagnosis, living with undiagnosed ADHD and plenty of off topic subjects in-between! If you would like to find out more about Andrews vegan cakes you can find him on instagram @mrvegancakes Book Recommendations: Sane New World: Taming the Mind Mindfulness Finding Peace in a Frantic World By Mark Williams App Recommendations: Insight timer -https://insighttimer.com/en-gb Herbal Recommendations: Ashwaganada - Read more HERE (Apologises the audio is a little ropey in places, we used a new recording account and didn't realise until afterwards that some of the settings were sub-optimal!) We release new episodes EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

In this episode we talk to Barbara Arrowsmith-Young about ADHD, learning difficulties and how to use neuroplasticity to rewire parts of your brain. We loved this episode as we think it gives inspiration and hope to people that they are not broken and hopefully the tips Barbara gives in this episode can help towards making a positive change in your life. Barbabra is an innovator and author in the field of neuroeducation, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s work utilizing the principles of neuroplasticity is used worldwide to enhance cognitive functioning. Her vision is to put the Brain in the Education Equation. Her work begun in 1978 is recognized as one of the first examples of the practical application of neuroplasticity to address learning difficulties and its application has expanded to address those dealing with traumatic brain injury, addiction, cognitive decline with aging and those who want to enhance performance. Her journey and work is documented in her bestselling book, The Woman Who Changed Her Brain and in her TEDx talk. As the Director of the Arrowsmith Program, Barbara continues to engage in research to understand how we can drive neuroplastic change in the brain to benefit learners of all ages. Resources from Barbara Read some great books on the power of the brain and cognitive transformation: Two Books that are free downloads: The Brain Pioneer Brain School Barbara's TEDx talk - The Woman Who Changed Her Brain https://youtu.be/o0td5aw1KXA A blog on ADHD and our work https://blog.arrowsmithprogram.com/is-adhd-a-learning-disability For those interested in Research: https://arrowsmithschool.org/research/ Social Media Channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrowsmithprogram LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrowsmith-program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearrowsmithprogram/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s61VxMQgdk7fO-3h7tRKw Website URL: www.arrowsmith.ca Take the Cognitive Questionnaire to receive a report on your unique learning profile: https://questionnaire.arrowsmithprogram.com/ Free Webinar Series: Shaping Our Brain https://learn.arrowsmithprogram.com/webinar-series-shaping-our-brains A Dopamine Kick Episode Resources We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week has not been the best week for us, so we thought we'd jump on the mic and talk about how ADHD can effect your emotions. We discuss some of the things that we have over reacted over in the past, how we've felt and what we try to do to help each other. Emotional dysregulation is something that can have a negative impact on your life. Research suggests that emotional dysregulation in individuals with ADHD may be related to impairments in the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like regulating behavior and emotions. Individuals with ADHD may have deficits in these areas, which can contribute to difficulty with emotional regulation. Episode Resources ADHD Adults Discord Forum Join us and others to chatall things ADHD! https://discord.com/invite/anP629QAyN This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about. We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

ADHD and Dyslexia are different disorders, but they often have overlapping symptoms and it can be quite difficult to distinguish between the two. This week were talking about ADHD and Dyslexia, what's the difference between them, how to tell them apart and what is the overlapping relationship between them. Hopefully after this you'll have a better understand of how to tell them both apart. Episode resources This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about. We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week were talking about Burnout. How it relates to ADHD, our personal experiences, plus how to help recognise and manage it. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that is often caused by prolonged stress or overwork. People with ADHD may be more susceptible to burnout because they may struggle with time management, organization, and prioritization, which can lead to chronic stress and overwork. Similarly, people who experience burnout may develop symptoms that are similar to those of ADHD, such as difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and irritability. Episode resources This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about. We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss starting on ADHD medication Dexamfetamine. If you are a regular listener, you’ll probably familiar with Shell’s ADHD medication journey so far, and although she has not had much success on the previous medications that she’s tried Shell is hoping dexamfetamine is the one that makes a difference. It’s Shell’s second week on dexamfetamine, so we explore how she’s been feeling, all positives, the negatives and what the overall experience on Dex has been like so far We’ll update you on Shell's journey in future episodes as time goes on . See you next week for another episode of shenanigan and ramblings! * If your wanting to know what it feels like on other ADHD medications, please check out our other episodes on Vyvanse and Concerta. This is a personal medication review, not everyone will react to medication the same, so if you have any concerns about the current medication you are taking please talk to you prescriber. Dexamfetamine is a medication that belongs to the class of central nervous system stimulants. It is similar in structure and effects to dextroamphetamine, and is also used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Dexamfetamine works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which help to regulate attention and other ADHD symptoms. Episode resources This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about. We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we have some unique guests for you… our long suffering partners have joined us to spill the beans on what it's like to be in a relationship with someone who has ADHD. We find out that Adam can’t speak into a mic properly, Jamie won’t shut up, Sparky can’t stop putting his foot in it and there’s a real concern Shell may soon be running off to start her second marriage. All fun and games when your in a neurodivergent relationship aye. We all love each other…. really 🤔 Check out Jamie's really cool podcast called 'Dice With Death' 👇 https://www.dicewithdeathpodcast.com/ If you’re interested in Dungeons and Dragons and hearing a bunch of mates have a laugh check it out. Check out the website below to find all the useful information on ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about. See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com