You're Wrong About ADHD

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November 02 An ADHD pioneer, diagnosed in 1992, shares her story
In this episode Katie and Sam speak to ADHD advocate and pioneer Cynthia Hammer.
Cynthia was diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. She thought she was the only adult in the United States who had ADHD but quickly learned she wasn't alone.
Cynthia tells Katie and Sam how she managed the shame and loneliness after her diagnosis, set up her own support group and then became an advocate for people with ADHD.
Cynthia also talks about Find the ADHD Girls, a project to raise awareness about the early signs of ADHD in girls.
For anyone coming to terms with a diagnosis, wondering about a loved one or managing a web of ADHD in their family, this episode is full of insight from someone with years of experience.
www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org/checklist
www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org/advocates
https://FindtheADHDgirls.org/repository/
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31 min
October 28 BONUS: Going Viral with ADHD
What's it like when 85 billion people have heard your voice?
Actor, writer and voiceover artist, Zöe Lister, is everywhere as the voice of Jet 2 Holidays. Her life changed forever just days after she last appeared on 'You're Wrong About ADHD.'
Zöe joins Sam and Katie for a really fun chat about life with ADHD in the full glare of the public eye. From her days on Hollyoaks to hearing her voice playing off of everyone's phones in a train carriage, Zöe tells us how she manages fame, family life and the constant demands of 'creating content.'
How has ADHD played a part in her success and has she learned new ways to manage her ADHD when the pressure is on?
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22 min
October 26 Why are ADHDers so resistant to rest?
Getting a balance to life is key to managing our ADHD but so often we just want to keep going until we're worn out.
In this episode Katie and Sam try to work out why they're so bad at having a rest. They discuss the dangers of getting bored and ask why they're so active at night.
From Sam's mindfulness to Katie's new found power of saying 'no' to friends, they look at how they can change their habits so they can give themselves a break.
Listen to our episode on ADHD and Sleep with sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock here
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32 min
October 21 BONUS: It's never too late to get diagnosed with ADHD
How often do you hear people say: 'I've probably got ADHD but it's too late to do anything about it now.' Parents and grandparents who are finding out members of their family have ADHD aren't always keen to turn the lens on themselves. It can be frightening and unsettling to think you've lived with ADHD your whole life but a diagnosis can also be life changing.
In this episode, Sam and Katie speak to Gill, who was a midwife and got in touch to say she'd been diagnosed with ADHD after retirement and it's given her a new outlook on life.
They discuss, what it's like coming to terms with an ADHD diagnosis later in life and how it can change how you communicate in your relationships.
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18 min
October 19 How the Natural World can help to regulate your ADHD
Some of the biggest challenges for managing ADHD are regulating our attention, emotions and impulses.
In this episode, James Farrell, who runs The Natural Coaching Company, speaks to Katie and Sam about the benefits of getting outside for our mental health and wellbeing. James coaches people with ADHD through a process informed by our relationships with the natural world.
Being calm and still can be a challenge when you have ADHD but the natural world can offer help in ways perhaps we don't even realise.
Whether it's going for a walk, enjoying the beauty of nature or just being still, this episode looks at how these things can benefit an ADHD brain.
James' ADHD Toolkit: https://naturalcoachingcompany.com/adhdtoolkit/
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30 min
October 14 BONUS: ADHD and making rash decisions
In this episode Katie and Sam look at your ADHD stories and questions.
As an ADHDer do you find yourself immediately saying no to any request only to then change your mind when you've calmed down?
It can be hard getting a balance to life - not putting too much pressure on ourselves but also not making rash decisions that confuse our friends and family!
Also: the fatigue that comes with ADHD (why we're always exhausted) and is doing half a task and then moving on to the next one multi tasking or forgetfulness?
ADHDers often rely on stress to get things done but imagine life with triplets and a toddler like one listener who has got in touch.
And: Katie and Sam look at the absurdity of ADHD - can we have a sense of humour about ourselves?
Do send us your comments, ideas and questions:
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17 min
October 12 ADHD on The Traitors
Celebrity Traitors is back but what's it like being in the castle with ADHD?
In this episode Sam and Katie speak to James Baker, whose sense of fun and enthusiasm shone through in series 4 of The Traitors.
James talks about his own ADHD diagnosis and what it was like being under pressure on a TV show that's all about keeping secrets. James talks about how he managed his ADHD while playing the game, getting to know the other contestants and dealing with the isolation.
James' positive attitude to life and to his ADHD make for a really fun episode, which lifts the curtain on life in the castle.
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26 min
October 07 BONUS: Can an ADHD diagnosis change the course of your life?
Ever wondered whether an ADHD diagnosis could actually change your life?
Or maybe you’ve only recently been diagnosed - and you’re still trying to work out what ADHD means for you.
This week, to mark ADHD Awareness month, Katie and Sam are joined on “You’re Wrong About ADHD” by ADHD campaigner and speaker Ryan Swain
After being excluded from school, he ended up in alternative provision - but understanding his ADHD became a turning point.
He went on to found 'You, Me and ADHD,' which provides free talks in schools for students and teachers, helping people understand questions like:
What does ADHD actually look like?
Why can it look completely different from one person to another?
How can ADHD affect school, work and everyday life?
And what happens when people with ADHD don’t get the understanding or support they need?
Ryan talks to Katie and Sam about his own experience, his campaigning work - and why the conversation around ADHD is becoming increasingly political.
If you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re waiting for an assessment, you’re wondering whether you might have ADHD, or someone you love does, You’re Wrong About ADHD is for you.
Each week, Katie and Sam explore what life with ADHD is really like, unpack the latest issues affecting ADHDers, and speak to experts who might have some of the answers.
For more about ADHD Awareness Month: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
Find out more about Ryan and his free school talks: www.youmeandadhd.org.uk
Come and say hello and tell us what you think:
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20 min
October 05 Parenting a child with ADHD and managing your emotions
October is ADHD Awareness Month and whether you've got children or not this episode is a fascinating conversation about how to get regulated when the pressure is on.
Trying to manage your own ADHD is hard enough but what about trying to teach someone else to understand themselves and to regulate their emotions? That's what parents with ADHD children do every day.
Psychologist and ADHD specialist Janelle Booker works with famillies trying to manage ADHD at the centre of their relationships.
An episode full of tips and reassurance, Janelle explains why parents managing their own emotions is key to children getting regulated. She also talks to Sam and Katie about the guilt that goes along with getting things wrong and how parents need to forgive themselves.
More information about Janelle's book here: https://www.adelightfulhumandifference.com/
For more about ADHD Awareness Month: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd
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Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo
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33 min
September 30 BONUS: I've got ADHD but I hate wasting time!
Sam and Katie respond to your comments and questions about ADHD.
In this episode: is it ok to do nothing? Giving ourselves a break is part of regulating our ADHD but it can be frustrating when we just want to get things done. There is so often a tension between what we want to be able to achieve and what we can actually manage.
Sam and Katie explore how they feel about the push and pull between rest and productivity. Why do we feel guilty about taking a break?
Also: do we have to accept that our creative brains need direction and that for good ideas to work we need practice and patience...or someone to help us!?
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Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo
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19 min

About You're Wrong About ADHD

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Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around three years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside.