You're Wrong About ADHD

Science is coming through for ADHDers, and we're here for it. In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie unpack what they've learnt from their conversation with neuroscientist Professor Ellie Dommett from The ADHD Research Lab. From Ellie's practical advice on managing ADHD without medication to why the future of non-drug treatment looks brighter than ever...

New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]

Looking for new ways to manage your ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by Professor Ellie Dommett, a neuroscientist leading The ADHD Research Lab at King's College London, to explore the science behind non-drug treatments for ADHD.

Ellie shares her team's latest findings, including how exercise, mindfulness and even eye movement training can help manage ADHD symptoms. She explains why they’re so effective and how they can complement—or even replace - medication. Plus, Sam asks Ellie a BIG question about neuroplasticity.

We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to [email protected].

Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist Dr Peter McCann. They discuss the tricky relationship between ADHD and addiction, looking at how impulsivity can sometimes lead to addictive behaviours and why awareness is key to managing addiction risks when you have ADHD.

This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP.

If you are struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]

This week Sam and Katie speak to Dr Peter McCann, a consultant psychiatrist specialising in addictions, to explore the link between ADHD and addictive behaviours. Dr McCann explains why ADHDers are more at risk, the difference between impulsivity and addiction and what treatments are available.

This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP.

If you are struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

You can find out more about the relationship between ADHD and addiction here.

If you're working with ADHD, here's a little-known secret that could change your work life: Access to Work. Designed to support people with physical and mental health conditions or disabilities, Access to Work is an untapped resource for many ADHD employees. In this bonus episode, business coach Amanda Perry is back to share everything you need to know about this UK government-funded scheme.

You can apply for Access to Work here.

New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]

29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD according to The ADHD Foundation. This may be because people with ADHD tend to be highly creative and often driven to work outside of traditional office settings. However, ADHD symptoms can also make it challenging to manage and grow a business.

So, if a traditional working environment doesn't suit you, how can you turn your ideas into a successful business without ADHD holding you back?

In this episode, Sam and Katie speak to business coach Amanda Perry about what it takes to start out on your own. Amanda shares valuable advice and explains why you don't need to conform to neurotypical goals to succeed.

We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to [email protected].

Sam isn't prepared to accept the ADHD Tax for himself, though he acknowledges it's a challenge for others. Katie, on the other hand, thinks it's impossible to avoid completely. In this bonus episode, they chat about why that is, share what they've learnt from their conversation with money expert Maddy Alexander-Grout and explore ways to manage the ADHD tax going forward.

New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]

In this episode, Sam and Katie explore the ADHD Tax - the hidden costs that come with having ADHD. It’s estimated that people with ADHD lose over £1,600 each year to the ADHD tax. But it’s not just about the money. ADHD cause also have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing, leaving many people feeling ashamed, angry and overwhelmed.

Sam and Katie speak to Maddy Alexander-Grout, personal finance expert and founder of the Mad About Money community, about what the ADHD Tax really looks like and, most importantly, how to manage it.

We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to [email protected].

The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK also have valuable resources, support and information on their websites. For more details, visit:

The ADHD Foundation

ADHD UK

We got a message from entrepreneur and author Sonya Barlow who wanted to share her ADHD journey with us. Sonya moved to the UK from Pakistan when she was four years old and growing up, she always felt a little different. But it wasn't until much later that a doctor suggested she might have ADHD.

In this episode, Sonya opens up about how her family have been an incredible support throughout her ADHD journey, why she decided not to get a formal diagnosis and how she's embraced ADHD with a refreshingly positive outlook.

New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]

There's lots of discussion around whether experiences like childhood trauma may be linked to ADHD. Some experts suggest that ADHD may be a coping mechanism developed in response to a trauma, or even that early trauma might trigger ADHD. Others, however, believe that while trauma can intensify ADHD symptoms, it can't cause it. Sam and Katie speak to Dr Max Davie, paediatrician and co-founder of ADHD UK to find out more.

Sam and Katie will be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to [email protected].

You can listen to Max's podcast, ADHD Science, here.

The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK have valuable resources, support and information on their websites for anyone who needs it. For more details, visit:

The ADHD Foundation

ADHD UK