You're Wrong About ADHD

Since starting the podcast, Sam and Katie have talked an array of experts who've shared some amazing advice. One thing that keeps coming up is how small changes can make a big difference to our lives. In this bonus episode Sam and Katie take a look back on their ADHD journey so far, sharing the lessons they've learned and the tips that have REALLY helped them.

To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK

Get in touch by sending your stories, questions and CONFESSIONS to [email protected]

And don't forget, you can listen back to every episode of You're Wrong About ADHD here

She's been dubbed the Queen of the ADHD Kingdom. Jessica McCabe is the genius behind the hugely successful YouTube channel, How to ADHD, which has over 1.7 million subscribers. Now, she's written a book packed with practical advice and tools, How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It, available now.

Jessica joins Sam and Katie for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of living with ADHD, from getting a diagnosis to tackling bad brain days and ultimately being kinder to yourself. This is a must listen for anyone looking for understanding, support and practical tips.

To learn more and access valuable resources, check out Jessica's YouTube Channel: How to ADHD

For more information about the ADHD diagnostic process, head to ADHD UK

Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to [email protected]

Struggling to get a good night's sleep? You're not alone, but getting it right can be life-changing. Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock joins Sam and Katie to debunk some of the myths around sleep. She explains how ADHD can impact your sleep, why you don't need to ditch caffeine completely and how screen time before bed might actually help you doze off.

Head to The Sleep Scientist to find out more about Dr Sophie.

Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to [email protected]

You're in for a treat this week! Dr Tony Lloyd is back in the studio, joining Sam and Katie for the final of our special episodes focusing on specific elements of ADHD. This time they look into hyperfocus.

Ever find yourself so absorbed in a task that you completely lose track of time? Or become so obsessed that you shut out the world around you? Dr Tony breaks down what hyperfocus is and the impact it can have on your work and home life. Plus he shares tips on how to channel it effectively and use it to your advantage.

To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation

Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to [email protected]

Dr Tony Lloyd from The ADHD Foundation is back in the studio! He joins Sam and Katie for the second of three special episodes focusing on specific elements of ADHD. This week they look at what is probably the most debilitating part of ADHD, inattentiveness. Dr Tony shares the signs to look out for and how to find the right strategies to help improve your working memory, concentration and focus.

To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation

Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to [email protected]

Please don't skip over this episode. We know it's longer than usual and that can be really off-putting but it's well worth your time. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we're tackling a very important topic: ADHD and mental health. Whilst ADHD isn’t a mental health condition, evidence suggests that if you have ADHD, you're more likely to experience difficulties with your mental health. It can be difficult to untangle what's going on inside your head, and it's not always easy to ask for help.

Vicki George is a clinical nurse specialist and founder of The ADHD Nurse. She joins Sam and Katie to share strategies for managing your mental health alongside your ADHD and offers advice on where to turn if you need extra help and support.

To learn more and access valuable resources, help and support, go to:

ADHD UK

The ADHD Foundation

Mind

Mental Health Foundation

This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or go to samaritan.org

Dr Tony Lloyd from The ADHD Foundation joins Sam and Katie for the first of three special episodes focusing on specific elements of ADHD. This week they look at hyperactivity - a core characteristic affecting around 7 in 10 people with ADHD. Dr Tony tells them the signs to look out for and explains why hyperactivity can be particularly challenging for children who have ADHD. Plus they share the coping strategies they use, from breathing techniques to getting outside and going on a walk.

Find out more on The ADHD Foundation's website: www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources

Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to [email protected]

Did you know having ADHD puts you at higher risk from experiencing burnout? The pressure to live up to other people's expectations, hyperfocused 'hangovers' and the struggle to set boundaries can cause extreme stress and lead to an intense version of burnout - known as ADHD burnout.

Sam and Katie speak to ADHD specialist and the founder of Nutritious Minds Trust charity, Dr Rachel Gow about how to spot ADHD burnout and what you can do to manage and avoid it.

Tickets for Rachel's upcoming event Burnout & Brain Health are available now.

To find out more about Rachel and the Nutritious Minds Trust, head to: www.nutritiousminds.org

Get in touch, send your questions and stories to [email protected]

Tanya Bardsley is a reality TV star and businesswoman, best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Aged 39, Tanya was diagnosed with ADHD after years of struggling with anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Since then, she's been on a mission to understand more about the condition. She tells Sam and Katie how she struggled pre-diagnosis, her decision to quit alcohol and why we need to talk about the link between perimenopause and ADHD.

This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or  https://www.samaritans.org/ 

To learn more and access valuable resources, go to: www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/

www.adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/

Get in touch, send your stories and questions to [email protected]

Receiving a diagnosis as an adult can often bring up mixed emotions, whether that's grief, relief or even anger. Almost three years on from discovering they have ADHD, Sam and Katie look back on how they felt at the time and they take stock of where they are now.

To learn more and access valuable resources, go to:

www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/

www.adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/

Get in touch, send you stories and questions to [email protected].