ADHD Beyond The Label

Episode 15 of ADHD Beyond the Label features Nicole Grunewald Brydie who many will recognise from Love Is Blind UK.

Hosted by ADHD 360 CEO Dr Phil Anderton, alongside co-host John Reynolds, the series continues to share real stories that challenge how ADHD is seen and understood.

In this episode, Nicole talks openly about growing up without answers, facing stigma within her own family, and the clarity that came with being diagnosed as an adult. It's a conversation about identity, courage, and what it means to finally feel understood.

"I went from company superstar. Nice house, the car, the girlfriend. My life went from hero to absolute zero."

In this episode, Adam Smith - mindset coach and co-founder of A-Game - joins Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds for a conversation about ADHD, identity, and what happens when you lose everything you've built.

This isn't a story about fixing everything overnight. It's about learning to take responsibility, rebuilding with honesty, and understanding the impact of ADHD when it goes unseen for too long.

In Episode 10, Nick Hollis shares how ADHD drove him to push harder, perform better, and suffer quietly - all without knowing why. From scaling the Seven Summits to rowing the Atlantic, he masked the chaos in his mind with physical challenge and control.

Archie Read opens up about being diagnosed at 16, avoiding A-levels out of fear, and hiding behind high performance while battling low confidence. He talks about workplace pressure, masking, and learning to rebuild self-esteem post-diagnosis.

How do you build a global creative career without ever slowing down - and only later discover you've been living with ADHD all along?

In this weeks episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk to Simon Morris, the founder of LoveFilm, a company he sold to Amazon in 2011 before subsequently being appointed as the first Chief Creative Office of Amazon globally.

In this programme Simon opens up about his journey from advertising to Amazon, the addictive patterns that nearly derailed him, and the diagnosis that finally brought it all into focus.

For years, what others saw as ambition was actually something ADHD had been driving all along. This week's conversation explores the pressure to perform, the danger of being misunderstood, and the hidden power of a restless mind.

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk with Ella McCrystal - Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma Educator, and founder of The Neuroletrics Method - who reflects on how years of undiagnosed ADHD shaped her early life and how it was often misinterpreted as trauma, emotional instability or defiance.The episode explores why ADHD in girls is so frequently overlooked, how trauma and neurodivergence can become entangled, and the difference timely recognition can make. With insight from both lived experience and professional practice, Ella brings a perspective that will resonate with many.

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton & John Reynolds talk with MasterChef semi-finalist Vanessa D'Souza (The Autistic Chef) & Kim Raine, ADHD coach and author.They reflect on life before diagnosis - capable and accomplished, yet constantly overwhelmed beneath the surface.Vanessa opens up about what was really happening during MasterChef and the moment she realised something had to change.It's a candid conversation about masking, mislabelling and what ADHD can really look like in women.

In episode 4 of ADHD Beyond The Label, model and TV personalityChristine McGuinness shares how her own diagnosis followed her children's, and reflects on the loneliness of going through life feeling misunderstood.

Hosted by Dr Phil Anderson and John Reynolds, the series continues to explore the realities of living with ADHD from the voices that know it best.

Amy brings warmth, honesty and a refreshingly real take on life with ADHD.

In this episod Amy shares what it's meant to finally understand her ADHD - and the freedom, clarity and self-acceptance that came with it. From unlearning old narratives to embracing mindfulness as a tool.

Amy's story is a powerful reminder of what can change when you truly see yourself.

In this insightful series, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds challenge common misconceptions, speaking with high achievers from business and media about their real-life experiences with ADHD.

Together, they uncover the truth behind the diagnosis - dispelling stigma and revealing how ADHD does not have to be a limitation but rather an asset.

Is ADHD a roadblock to success, or could it be a hidden superpower in business and life?


ADHD is often misunderstood, reduced to stereotypes of inattention and distraction. Yet, some of the world’s most successful business leaders and creatives have been diagnosed with the condition.

In this insightful series, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds challenge common misconceptions, speaking with high achievers from business and media about their real-life experiences with ADHD.

Together, they uncover the truth behind the diagnosis - dispelling stigma and revealing how ADHD does not have to be a limitation but rather an asset.

In this, the first episode of the series, Phil & John discuss the inspiration and aspirations for the series.