CW: mental health, suicide & addiction.

With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry.

In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why community plays a pivotal role in his life.

0:00 Introduction

1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance

7:11 Identity & School

17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood

19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus

27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent

33:33 ADHD & Intimacy

36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship

39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia

45:02 Adam's Neurodivergent Item

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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.

Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

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