Restless Minds

This week Ellie & Timi sit down for a chat about accepting you new identity following on from a new diagnosis. 

They also share some VNs from times they were struggling, and reflect on how it felt. 

In this week's episode Timi takes us on a deep dive into the science of ADHD, explaining how the brain is wired differently to our neurotypical counterparts. 

Looking at the Default Mode Network, Task Networks and Dopamine - we use science to help us understand why living with ADHD is the way it is. 

Special shoutout to @hubermanlab (Andrew D. Humberman, Ph.D) for the inspiration and facts in this episode!

In this week's episode we focus on the horrible feeling that is anxiety, and how anxiety interacts with OCD. 

Ellie shares some great insight into the science behind anxiety and why our body feels the way it does when we are in an anxious state. 

We then turn to some of our personal anxieties and how they affect us. 

OUR BRAINS ARE BROKEN! (at the moment)....

Timi & Ellie have both had trouble getting hold of their ADHD meds this week, so this episode has us chatting about the trials of managing ADHD without stimulants. In all our unmedicated glory, we cover a range of topics  including Adele, Taylor Swift, Oscar Wilde and Tyra Banks... we hope you enjoy! <3

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Exploring the Powerful Link Between ADHD and Addiction
• Adult ADHD: What Happens When You Stop Meds?
• "Delivered from Distraction: Getting the most out of life with Attention Deficit Disorder" by Edward M Hallowell and John J Ratey
• ADHDHaven on Instagram

In this weeks episode we turn the page on OCD & reading.

Timi and Ellie both share their past and current experiences with OCD and reading, sharing anecdotes and studies.

Timi also shares his recent success story this week - through exposure and some online research he manages to fight back against his OCD!

This week we talk ADHD and Disability!

Is ADHD a Disability? Would our answer be different if we didn’t live under capitalism? What about the social model of Disability? 

Buckle in for an in-depth discussion and chaotic chat - Ellie didn’t take her meds so apologises for talking over Timi and going off on one.

We hope you enjoy xxx

In this weeks episode Timi takes some time to reflect as Black History Month draws to and end - looking at the way that the black community is affected by racism, discrimination and socio-economic factors. 

In the second half of the episode Timi is joined by @theblackdyspraxic (Tumi Sotire) who shares his experience living with dyspraxia, his own mental health and the great work he is doing via his instagram page. 

This week we celebrate Halloween and Samhain!

Restless Minds' resident Celtic Pagan Witch Ellie takes you on a neurodivergent Witchcraft tour, covering everything from Hippocrates and Witch trials to modern tips for ADHD Witches!

Thank you so much to the incredible Ather Watson and Ana Rikki for their magical contributions. You can find Ana on Instagram @rikkimercury and @anarikkii xxxxx

Carrying on with the theme of relationships, this episode looks at how OCD can interact with Romantic Relationships aka Relationship OCD (ROCD)

Yes, OCD is ranked as one of the most debilitating mental health conditions - but that doesn't mean it has to ruin your relationship!

We discuss our personal experiences of dating and relationships, issues we faced and how we have learnt to over come them

Enjoy, OCD friends! 

In this exciting new episode, Ellie & Timi cover the much requested topic of ADHD & Romantic Relationships. 

It isn't all doom and gloom - ADHD is not the kiss of death! 

We talk about the ways ADHD can impact romantic relationships and the different tools you can use to manage its effects.  

Like any condition, dating someone with ADHD requires understanding, and both parties need to communicate clearly. 

This episode covers self-love, sex, impulsivity, self-doubt, shame & much more. 

Enjoy! 

p.s you may hear some chopping throughout this episode as we had some technical difficulties during recording, but we pushed through and got the episode out!