Welcome back to ADHDville, the only place where distractions are landmarks and details are the main roads! It’s our Summer Special, and we’re kicking things off by cracking open the ADHDville Gazette for some seriously relatable chaos.  

This week, your hosts Martin and Amy are diving into the archives to find the very first description of ADHD... from ancient Greece. We break down why this ancient (and hilariously inaccurate) theory might still resonate today.  Speaking of hyperfocus, we get real about the struggle: the kind of focus that means you’ll literally forget to eat lunch, pee, or answer a text until you’re about to pass out. It’s a superpower that comes with a side of protein bars eaten one-handed while hanging wallpaper.  

We also tackle a big one: Why is it so damn hard to wake up in the morning? We dive into the new science of "sleep inertia" and discover that our brains just don’t have a reliable alarm clock. Spoiler: It’s not your fault you’re groggy—your brain's "master alarm" (the Locus Coeruleus, if you want to get fancy) just isn't cooperating.  

Plus, a detour into Ted Lasso (because of course), a chat about the dangers of Googling your symptoms, and a surprising connection between temperature regulation and that groggy feeling.  

So grab a coffee (or a gallon of water to cool that Hippocratic fire), and settle in. And as always, be kind to yourself.

Welcome back to ADHDville! We’re deep into the Summer Specials, and Paul is still away on his vacation, don’t worry, we’re pretty sure he’ll be back in September, and we’re just hoping his Speedos stay at the beach.

In this episode, Martin and the wonderful guest host Amy are back to read the headlines from the ADHDville Gazette. We’re diving into all the "fun" ways our brains work, starting with the classic ADHD tax on car ownership. Martin kicks things off by revealing his history of playing a dangerous game of "Chicken with the Gas Station" and his failed attempts at car maintenance, proving that if you can’t see the oil, does it even exist? Amy then shares her sensory nightmare at a water aerobics class that didn’t have any water, and how her body temperature regulation is a bit, well, broken.

Of course, we have the official ADHDville Horoscopes to see what the stars have in store for our chaotic lives, and Amy brings up the inevitable doom of "Waiting Mode" when you have evening plans. We’ve also got some listener comments and a story from Amy's past that involves an HR department and a bathroom lock that will make you cringe.

So, if you’ve ever run out of gas on purpose for the adrenaline rush, or if your entire day is ruined because you have a 7 PM dinner reservation, this is your episode. Let’s get into it!


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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Paul is off enjoying his summer holidays (probably rocking a tiny speedo, but we don't judge), so Martin has done the most ADHD thing possible: he's invited Amy, someone he's only met twice, to guest co-host the show. What could possibly go wrong?

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of ADHDville. Amy opens up about her journey of discovering she might be neurodivergent after years of therapy, and she and Martin bond over the absolute nightmare that is... taking a shower.

From the overwhelming steps of transitioning from the front door to the couch, to the sensory horror of a cold sports bra, and the existential dread of a building-wide happy hour, this episode is a masterclass in relatable struggles.

Listen in as we cover:

• The sensory overload of everyday transitions (and why "just take a shower" is never that simple)
• The overwhelming steps of coming home from work
• Our shared hatred for corporate icebreakers and forced fun
• How a late-in-life discovery of neurodivergence can bring a sense of relief

This is a raw, funny, and deeply relatable chat for anyone who's ever felt like their brain is operating on a completely different operating system.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! And if you're new here, welcome to ADHDville, where the distractions are landmarks and the details are on the main roads.

Find us on:
🎧 All fine podcast providers
📺 YouTube
📱 TikTok

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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

In this special summer episode of ADHDville, Martin is joined by the brilliant and brutally honest Willy Dubs to talk about his new book, The Mis-fits. This isn't your typical "five hacks to fix your focus" kind of chat. Willy is here to flip the script entirely.  We dive deep into what it really means to be neurodivergent. 

Willy explains why he ditched terms like "neurotypical" and "neurodivergent" in favour of "sequential thinkers" and "recursive thinkers" — and why the world is built for one but desperately needs the other .   

It’s a conversation about why our "deficits" are often just a different kind of pattern recognition, why school feels like a factory, and how we can stop trying to fix ourselves and start building a world that actually fits. Martin and Willy get raw, real, and surprisingly philosophical, talking about the trauma that builds our "code," the battle for autonomy (hello, PDA!), and why being a "misfit" might just be what the world needs right now.   

This is for anyone who has ever felt like the problem isn't them—it's the system.

Links:
🔗 Grab your copy of Willy's book 'The Mis-fits' on Amazon! Here
📱 Find all things Willy Dubs Here

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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Welcome to the Summer Special Edition of A New Cougar! 🐆 Paul is off for a couple of months, so it’s just me (Martin) holding down the fort in ADHDville.

In this week’s solo episode, we’re getting real about the chaos of the ADHD brain. I’m reading from the ADHDville Gazette, which means we’re covering everything from the existential dread of a dentist appointment (and the weird pride that comes with actually going) to the classic ADHD move of showing up for an appointment that doesn’t exist... because I made a reminder for a date I never booked. 😅

We also dive into the science of why sleep deprivation makes us terrible at reading facial expressions—and why that explains so much about our morning interactions. Plus, I open up about the recent loss of my dog Eddie, looking at grief through the lens of ADHD and "object permanence." It’s a mix of messy, emotional, and (hopefully) relatable.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into a box, had a brain that just whirs at 2 AM, or wondered why you're exhausted after a simple trip to the store, this one is for you.

Listen now and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

💬 Drop a comment: Do you struggle with sleep or grief as an AuDHD/ADHDer? I want to hear your stories.

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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Ever feel like you're standing outside the group, looking in—even when you're right in the middle of it?

This week, Martin and Paul (your favorite ex-mayors of ADHDville) dive headfirst into the fascinating concept of Otrovertism—and let's just say, Paul's been walking around with a bucket labeled "Otrovert" full of himself for months now.

What happens when your ADHD brain craves connection but rejects the whole "groupthink" thing? Turns out, there's a name for that. Dr. Rami Kaminsky coined it in 2024, and honestly? It might just change how you see yourself.

Martin and Paul break down:

• Why being an "outsider" can actually be your secret superpower (unbiased perspective, anyone?)
• The five hidden strengths of ultraverts (spoiler: creative innovation + emotional resilience = 🔥)
• That awkward moment when you realize you could have won the team-building exercise just by going to the pub
• Why neurodivergent brains are basically built for this personality type

Plus, Martin shares a deeply personal dream about being part of a World War II tank crew (yes, really), and Paul gets honest about rejection sensitive dysphoria, shame, and why it took him 40 years to realize he was an ultravert all along.

Oh, and important news: ADHDville is taking a summer break until September! But don't worry—Martin will be dropping by with some summer specials to keep you company while Paul's off doing... Italian things in his speedos.

Is it just us, or does a vacation sometimes feel like you need another vacation just to recover from it?

In this week’s episode of ADHDville, your Ex-Mayors, Martin and Paul, pull up a chair at the King’s Agitated Head pub to tackle the ultimate neurodivergent dilemma: the Summer Vacation Paradox.

For the ADHD brain, a break from routine sounds like a thrilling dopamine hit—new places, new foods, and all the novelty we crave. But for the Autistic side of our brain? It’s a sensory nightmare of disrupted routines, strange pillows, and noisy buffet lines. It’s the classic battle between wanting to explore the world and wanting to hide in the hotel room.

We dive deep into why vacations can leave us feeling burned out instead of recharged. From the chaos of packing and airport anxiety to the pressure of "having fun," we unpack:

• The hidden stress of planning trips with an AuDHD brain.
• Why the novelty of a new place can sometimes be more exhausting than exciting.
• The simple pleasures of a "cookie-cutter" vacation (and the comfort of knowing the food at the local Indian restaurant is good).
• How to be honest with yourself (and your partner) about the kind of holiday you actually need.

We also share our infamous "Two Truths and a Lie" quiz and read your incredible feedback from our last episode.

Whether you're an ADHDer, AuDHD, or just someone who comes back from a beach holiday feeling like you've been through a war, this one's for you.

Be fucking kind to yourself and join us for a chat.

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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Welcome back to ADHDville, you beautiful bunch of distracted souls! We’re your ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, and this week we are diving headfirst into a topic that is equal parts heavy and... well, still heavy, but we’re making it funny anyway.

We’re talking about Trauma Responses. Buckle up, because the science dropped and it turns out we’re not just dramatic—we’re statistically screwed. New research says that folks with ADHD are 400% more likely to develop severe trauma responses than our neurotypical peers.

Four. Hundred. Percent.

That’s not a typo, that’s just our brains being overachievers.

In this episode, we break down why our ADHD brains are basically trauma magnets. We’re talking about the "Bi-Directional Loop of Doom" where our executive dysfunction makes trauma worse, and the trauma makes our ADHD worse. Fun, right?

We get into the nitty-gritty of those specific trauma responses we all know too well:

• Hypervigilance: You know, the superpower where you can tell how pissed off your partner is just by the way they close the fridge door.
• Disassociation: Ah yes, the classic "zoning out" that makes you forget you have a body for an hour.
• Fawning & People-Pleasing: Becoming a chameleon just to keep the peace, even if it means losing yourself in the process. (Spoiler: Martin has a lot to say about this one).
• Maladaptive Hyperfocus: Using a deep-dive research rabbit hole to avoid eating, sleeping, or dealing with your actual life.
  

Plus: a quiz about Eddies in history, a run-in with a Michelin sommelier, and the real reason Paul buys rosé based on font design.

If you’ve ever stood in a supermarket aisle for 20 minutes trying to pick a pasta sauce… this one’s for you.

🔔 Subscribe for fresh ADHD chaos every Tuesday.

The Mayors of ADHDville are back with their third round of everyone's favourite neurodivergent hate-fest!

Martin and Paul are once again perched at the King's Agitated Head, ready to banish the world's most irritating things into the fiery depths of Room 101. And this time? They've got ChatGPT playing judge (because Paul Merton was simply too expensive).

Will Martin achieve a clean sweep? Will Paul's culinary grievances stand up to ChatGPT's ruthless judgement? And what exactly IS the proper punishment for tailgaters in Italy?

Pull up a pew, grab your favourite beverage, and join the mayors for another chaotic, laugh-filled trip through the wonderfully disorganised world of ADHDville.

New episodes drop every Tuesday! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and most importantly - be fucking kind to yourself.


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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Ever feel like “keeping your composure” is just not in the ADHD manual? Yeah, same.

Welcome back to Radio ADHDville, where your ex-mayors Martin (diagnosed combined ADHD + self-diagnosed autistic) and Paul (late-diagnosed combined ADHD) are once again trying to figure out what “calm” even means.

This week, it’s Paul’s turn to pick the topic, and he’s got one problem: he has no idea what composure actually feels like. 😅

We get into:
- Why looking calm on the outside often means pure chaos on the inside
- The weird way road trips, ferries, and trains actually help our brains chill out (hello, sensory blanket)
- Martin’s very uncomposed awards show moments (including a hypnotist who saw right through him)
- What happens when burnout catches up and the chaos monkey takes over

Plus: deep-sea creature quiz chaos, your feedback on hormonal cycles, and a very honest rating of composure as a dopamine hit vs. burnout trap.

If you’ve ever been told you look “so calm” while your brain sounds like a washing machine full of rocks… this one’s for you.

👉 Subscribe for fresh ADHD chaos every Tuesday.

Drop a comment: When do YOU actually feel composed?

Watch us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your pods.

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ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.