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Dr. Jo is a Chartered Coaching and Counselling Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 00:57 Where do you begin with your clients? 12:12 Why do people seek an ADHD diagnosis later in life? 17:43 How overcompensating can be harmful 25:43 How to remember your successes 31:57 Is the modern way of living harmful for the ADHD community? 37:23 Is there a correlation between Neurodiversity + highly successful people? 50:26 Who do people with ADHD mask? 54:58 How important is sleep and tips to get better sleep 58:21 ADHD item 60:30 Washing machine of woes 01:05:05 Your most impulsive thing Visit Jo's website 👉 https://drjoperkins.com Find Jo on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-perkins-46b943/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hester Grainger is a TV presented and founder of 'Perfectly Autistic', a company that offers Neurodiversity coaching and training. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:00 The secret to keeping a neurodiverse family functional 03:23 Where did your neurodiverse journey begin? 07:13 How has ADHD influenced your parenting style? 10:35 Are you an organised person? 14:30 The difference between 'mum brain' and actual ADHD? 18:54 The affect of undiagnosed ADHD on friendships and relationships 20:45 How the neurodiversity within your family affects your marriage? 25:49 What's the secret to a successful neurodiverse relationship? 27:20 RSD 33:02 Do you ever wish your children were neurotypical? 34:35 Your ADHD item 36:37 What are the best bits of ADHD? 38:21 Would you sacrifice the good bits of ADHD to get rid of the bad bits? 39:13 Washing machine of woes (ADHD in the workplace) 42:58 Parenting and Neurodiversity 45:46 Neurodiverse divorce rates 49:36 Your most impulsive thing Find Hester on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/hesteradhd/ Find Hester on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hestergrainger/ Visit the Perfectly Autistic website 👉 https://www.perfectlyautistic.co.uk Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and editor of 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:15 Memories of feeling different 10:10 School reports 12:44 Friendships 14:57 Why have women and girls been missed for so long 19:59 Your catalyst for assessment 26:01 A summary of your TED talk of ADHD evidence 30:21 Your mum didn't believe in mental health? 41:16 ADHD Item 47:45 Your journey to sobriety 52:33 Rejection 01:06:30 Positives and negatives of ADHD 01:18:07 Advice for younger self Visit Kat on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/katbrownwrites/?hl=en-gb It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Not-Bloody-Trend-Understanding/dp/1472148703 No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Talks-About-This-Stuff/dp/1800182872 Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex sits down with host of the ADHDAF podcast and ADHD activist, Laura Mears-Reynolds. Laura has recorded over 100 podcast episodes, and she's ready to share what she's learnt; as well as sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful personal ADHD journey. Expect to learn: Never before seen ADHD relationship tips, new techniques to manage RSD, how to spot a failing relationship before it's too late and SO MUCH MORE! Topics: 01:18 Dyscalculia explained 02:10 The surprising most common ADHD struggle (and how to manage it) 06:16 Why you SHOULDN'T mask in your relationship 09:30 The unpredictable ways ADHD shows up in your marriage 10:07 Can ADHD & Neurotypical relationships work? 16:52 The truth about emotional dysregulation 19:23 Heartbreaking early experiences of RSD 20:33 Is RSD hard for neurotypicals to understand? 27:06 New learnings about RSD 30:48 Silent signs of a failing ADHD relationship 35:03 What are key components of a successful ADHD marriage? 41:14 Your ADHD item (kitchen ladle) 45:45 Laura's journey back from a very dark place 55:21 Washing machine of woes 58:54 3 tips for a successful ADHD marriage 01:03:04 Your most impulsive thing Visit Laura's instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lauraisadhdaf/ Visit the ADHDAF's instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhdafpodcast/ Tickets for the last tour: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/adhdaf Website: https://www.adhdasfemales.com/ ADHDAF Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QBjoeJCZ1voP0CIHY7OV1?si=JK-BRwVlSEKIGcA7ZZivDg Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex sits down with clinical neuroscientist, Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas! Expect to learn: 👉 The secret to a happy ADHD life 👉 RSD coping strategies 👉 3 foods that are TERRIBLE for ADHD ... and SO MUCH MORE! Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:19 Why did you want to be a Neuroscientist? 01:56 What is the secret to a happy ADHD life? 04:49 Do ADHDers have trouble asserting boundaries? 06:16 RSD explained and strategies to overcome it 13:20 Are ADHD people more emotional than neurotypicals 15:53 How to pamper the ADHD brain 24:09 What is Alexithymia? 27:08 A food that new research shows is GREAT for ADHD 31:34 What foods are good for ADHD 34:14 3 foods that are BAD for ADHD 37:49 Coffee: good or bad for ADHD? 39:55 Dr. Miguel's personal ADHD story 47:19 How does ADHD show up in your marriage? 51:10 Top tips for a successful ADHD relationship 54:58 ADHD item (headphones) 56:40 Washing machine of woes 58:56: Your most impulsive thing Do you want £100 off when you join Dr. Miguel's course? He's kindly given the ADHD Chatter listeners this discount code: ADHDCHATTER Dr. Miguel's course 👉 https://drmiguelmateas.com/thrive-with-adhd-course Find Dr. Miguel on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmiguelmateas/?hl=en Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex sits down with 'One Year No Beer' co-founder Ruari Fairbairns to talk about the surprising relationship between ADHD and alcohol. Expect to learn: Why quitting alcohol in this day and age is so hard, how to speak to a friend who is drinking too much alcohol and how alcohol is holding you back without you knowing. Topics: 01:06 The surprising negative relationship between alcohol and ADHD 07:38 When does alcohol become a problem? 11:19 How would you approach a friend who drinks too much alcohol? 12:48 How to NOT give in to peer pressure 15:36 Why quitting alcohol is so hard 27:02 Ruari's ADHD diagnosis 27:33 How ADHD shows up in your marriage 29:03 The most important thing for a neurotypical partner to understand about ADHD 30:19 How your wife felt about being married to a heavy drinker 34:31 How to change behaviour and break habits 37:44 Your drinking habits in your marriage 41:03 How alcohol is holding people back 42:36 Your ADHD item 43:54 Why are people scared to quit alcohol? 46:29 Other ways alcohol affects people 47:46 Washing machine of woes 52:43 The connection between compulsive behaviour and trauma 55:35 Your most impulsive thing Visit Ruari's website 👉 https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expect to learn: 👉 How a neurotypical can effectively communicate with a neurodivergent partner 👉 How to manage RSD in relationships 👉 Tips on how to make an ADHD marriage work and SO MUCH MORE! Karen Doherty is a fully qualified Psychosexual Therapist and Relationship Coach, with over 20 years experience and specialises in neurodiversity. Topics: 01:07 What's the difference between a hyper obsession and real love? 04:18 How can a neurotypical partner effectively communicate with a neurodivergent partner 07:31 Is it hard for a neurotypical partner to understand emotional dysregulation? 08:17 How to manage RSD in relationships 16:01 How to take responsibility for your triggers 16:28 What makes a successful ADHD relationship 16:58 Does ADHD make divorce more likely? 18:10 Are ADHD people more likely to cheat? 19:11 What are the biggest cracks in ADHD relationships? 20:36 What does a toxic relationship look like? 22:51 The parent/child dynamic 26:03 3 warning signs of a failing relationship 27:49 Should you 'mask' in your relationship? 30:34 Are ADHD people hard to live with? 35:19 The importance of communication 36:16 Washing machine of woes 39:39 3 tips how to make a marriage work 40:29 3 positives about dating a neurodivergent person Visit Karen's website 👉 https://karendohertycoaching.co.uk/about/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, expect to learn 5 proven hacks for ADHD, what foods are terrible for ADHD, what foods are amazing for ADHD, a simple structure to improve productivity, where people with ADHD are going WRONG in their efforts to be more consistent, how to beat perfectionism, what supplements are amazing for ADHD, how to establish boundaries, how to remove shame and SO MUCH MORE! Amie Barlow is a leading ADHD advocate empowering women to break free from shame and achieve their full potential. Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:22 Simple structure to improve productivity 04:58 Why ADHD entrepreneurs suffer from burnout, and how to manage it 08:25 Do ADHD people struggle with consistency, and how to improve. 10:25 Where are people with ADHD going wrong with their consistency 11:43 Is perfectionism getting in the way of ADHDers achieving their goals 13:33 What's your relationship like with masking? 15:25 How undiagnosed ADHD affects romantic relationships 16:31 What does RSD feel like? 17:53 Why ADHD awareness creates good romantic relationships 18:29 What a neurotypical needs to understand about an ADHD partner 19:32 The importance of compatible love languages 21:49 What supplements are good for ADHD 22:20 What foods are terrible for ADHD 23:29 What foods are amazing for ADHD 24:52 Your ADHD item (oat biscuits!) 26:36 Washing machine of woes 30:01 How entrepreneurs can manage RSD 34:52 How to easily establish boundaries 36:36 What makes ADHD great entrepreneurs 38:22 Why shame is huge emotion in the ADHD community 40:00 How to take care of yourself 40:57 Do you wish you didn't have ADHD 43:47 Who's misunderstood your ADHD in the past? 44:44 Early memories of feeling different 45:24 Your most impulsive thing 46:54 Closing advice Follow Amie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/amiebfit_/?hl=en Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's bitesize clip I chat to Dez Rock. She explains why small talk is a waste of time and how we can unmask and find our tribe. Dez is the CEO of SIEMonster, and a neurodivergent leader. Dez knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career – her ability to see the world as a puzzle (and manage all of the pieces) has made her an exceptional leader. Listen to full episode on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I3KtBy2GOkP2La0ctvplx?si=HKuVH8hBQwGAXBMAfwmrqg Listen to full episode on Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000625192406 Watch full episode on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nT2hBaZHY&t=463s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internet sensation, Jay Beech, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD after a lifetime of feeling different. Today, he shares what he's learnt about his brain. You will learn: 👉 3 tips to master ADHD in your relationships 👉 The importance of compatible love languages 👉 Why 'Misaphonia' explains your hatred for loud chewing Topics: 01:14 What does it fell like living with ADHD & Autism 03:26 Why an understanding of ADHD/autism is vital for a successful relationship 05:02 Why keeping friends is hard when you have ADHD 08:33 What triggered your assessment for ADHD/Autism? 12:47 Your relationship with masking 16:34 How would your partner describe you? 17:05 The importance of compatible love languages 21:26 ADHD relationship advice 23:52 Your ADHD item (headphones) 26:27 Misaphonia explained 30:38 Your experience with ADHD medication 37:48 Washing machine of woes 45:20 Your most impulsive thing Follow Jay on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lottie Drynan was diagnosed with ADHD when she was trying for a baby. Today, she shares her remarkable and insightful journey through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. You will learn: 👉 How she managed ADHD during pregnancy 👉 How she managed her mental health though the postpartum period 👉 How she manages overwhelm 👉 What sets off her misophonia 👉 Lots and lots of ADHD parenting tips and so much more! Lottie is a powerhouse when it comes to advocating for women's mental health. Lottie is best known for her 'Bloat Friendly Wardrobe' and first began her online journey sharing her struggles with IBS, anxiety and a eating disorder. Her passion is to provide support and uplifting messages to show others they are not alone. Topics: 00:00 Intro 03:54 Hyper focus when trying for a baby 03:35 What was the catalyst for an ADHD assessment? 10:20 Does your husband have an awareness of ADHD? 12:25 RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) 17:17 Your love languages (are you and your husband compatible?) 20:54 Finding out you were pregnant 24:06 Mental health during postpartum 30:26 Positives of ADHD 35:18 Dealing with overwhelm 36:55 Misophonia (what triggers you) 43:23 Anxiety 45:00 Balancing parenting with romance 48:19 ADHD parenting tips 53:10 Your self care routine 56:33 Your ADHD item (slinky!) 58:09 Washing machine of woes 01:00:36 Speaking to your child about ADHD 01:04:06 Closing advice 01:05:34 Your most impulsive thing Follow Lottie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lottiedrynan/ Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's bitesize clip, I chat to world renowned ADHD money coach, Tina Mathams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017 Holly’s husband Ross (who was also neurodivergent) died of brain cancer. Since becoming a widowed single Mum at just 32 Holly has worked tirelessly to help people to feel ‘more happy and less crappy’ using her brand The Happy Me project. She works hard to breakdown any stigma around autism and ADHD (her oldest daughter is autistic and she has ADHD) & tries to create an inclusive and accessible space in all that she does. 00:00 Intro 01:27 Your early memories of feeling different 09:45 Your two daughters 19:18 Ross 24:37 When did you find out Ross was unwell? 31:37 Ross and autism 38:49 Did the girls understand why dad was unwell? 46:06 Grief 56:19 Your ADHD assessment 01:04:13 Your ADHD item (tea spoon) 01:12:44 Washing machine of woes 01:22:11 Your most impulsive thing Follow Holly on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamhollymatthews/?hl=en Visit Holly's website 👉 https://www.iamhollymatthews.com Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks bitesize clip, Ellie Middleton explains her experience of dating as an unmasked autistic ADHDer. She also bravely shares her experience with rejection. Listen to full episode on Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000630751123 Listen to full episode on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Zdc4XkAiBeDiVgsuSrCoZ?si=1c86951d37994ab8 Watch full episode on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1zMGz9Xq18&t=1556s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Lovegood is a sex educator and OnlyFans sensation with over 500k followers. She earns over $60,000 per/month teaching others how to have more focussed sex. In this episode, we discuss tips for the ADHD community. Topics: 01:58 Why did you become a sex educator? 06:47 Tips to stay focussed 08:04 Tantric, BDSM and Kink explained 18:52 Tips on how to reach orgasm 22:04 ADHD and sex drive 24:37 Polyamory explained 43:42 How RSD affects ADHD sex 46:41 Toys 55:40 ADHD in the sex industry 01:02:57 Your ADHD item Follow Alice on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bettersx.blog/?hl=en Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bitesize clip, Sarah Templeton explains what you SHOULDN'T say to an ADHD kid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I spoke to the founder of the productivity app, Tiimo, Helene Lassen Nørlem. In this episode you will learn: 👉 How the Reverse Pomodoro Technique will increase your focus 👉 What is 'time blocking' and how it can help people with ADHD 👉 The power of Asynchronous working 👉 How people with ADHD can finish tasks Check our the Tiimo app here 👉 https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/ADHDChatterTiimo #ad Topics: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Why did you create the Tiimo app 07:09 The story of how your co-founder got an ADHD diagnosis 09:17 The Reverse Pomodoro Technique 12:56 What is 'Time Blocking'? 20:29 Asynchronous Working explained 25:05 How to finish tasks when you have ADHD 30:16 Did you see ADHD traits within yourself? 34:40 How Tiimo caters for people with sensory processing issues 38:02 How to create a productive day for an ADHD brain 42:42 Spoon theory explained Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bitesize clip, Joseph Pack explains why ADHD shouldn't be labelled as a disorder. He also explains how you can find your ADHD strenghs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re speaking to Dr Alex George, some might know him from the popular Reality TV show Love Island, but today he’s got his Doctor’s hat on to speak about his ADHD diagnosis and how best to harness it. So here’s how to own your differences, some clever life hacks to help self-motivate and the reason you’d NEVER guess as to why he chose a hairdryer as his ADHD item. Topics: 00:00 Intro 03:39 What have you learnt about ADHD since diagnosis 06:24 Feeling different 14:27 Tips to manage anxiety 25:24 How to form habits 27:16 Why quitting alcohol is great for ADHD 34:06 Dealing with rejection 37:21 Rejection in romantic relationships 38:47 The burnout busting 24 hours rule 43:14 Rejection Sensitivity 48:45 Your ADHD item (A hairdryer) 52:46 Your journey with ADHD medication 58:10 Neurodiversity in the workplace 59:31 How to sleep better 01:01:35 Your relationship with masking 01:04:40 Washing machine of woes 01:14:58 Your most impulsive thing 01:19:37 Advice to younger self Find Dr. Alex George on Instagram 👉 / dralexgeorge This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bitesize clip, Dr Samantha Hiew, PhD, explains how unprocessed childhood TRAUMA is effecting your relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.