CW: mental health, suicide & addiction.
With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry.
In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why community plays a pivotal role in his life.
0:00 Introduction
1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance
7:11 Identity & School
17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood
19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus
27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent
33:33 ADHD & Intimacy
36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship
39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia
45:02 Adam's Neurodivergent Item
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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: James Scriven
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Music: Jackson Greenberg
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