What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'Doherty S3 EP25: Hal Cruttenden
Dec 7, 2025
Hal Cruttenden, a talented comedian, actor, and writer, shares his day filled with creative insights. He opens up about his morning routine, including breakfast and ADHD medication, which positively impacts his productivity. Hal dives into his sitcom ambitions and the challenges of self-producing while sharing a humorous story about corporate gigs. He reflects on a moving interview with James O'Brien that revisited his childhood. Finally, he discusses the balance of social media engagement and his creative process.
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Morning Creative Window Matters
- Hal finds a morning creative window valuable and used ADHD medication to help him focus on sitcom work.
- He treats that hour as a momentum builder to tackle bigger tasks later in the day.
Medication Boosted Mood And Productivity
- Hal describes improved mood after starting ADHD medication, saying it reduced depression tied to constant concentration battles.
- He noticed he became happier and more productive once the medication helped regulate attention.
Use Medication To Aid, Not Replace, Focus
- Try ADHD medication if concentration barriers are persistent, but expect dose adjustments and behavioural effort.
- Use it to focus on chosen tasks rather than as a passive fix for attention wandering.