ADHD Care Podcast

We are joined by Dan who is a Neurodivergent Fitness Coach on this episode of the ADHD Care Podcast. Sophie Johnson, an accredited ADHD Coach is also guesting. Dan is a Surrey based personal trainer who is passionate about bringing the fitness world and neurodivergent community together through exercise. To find out more about Dan please visit his website: https://www.danjenneyfitness.co.ukEmail: contact@danjenneyfitness.co.ukTelephone: +44 (0) 7825 300 157

On this livecast edition we are joined two education experts to discuss all things education and examination preparation for ADHD students sitting their GCSE's and A' Levels over the coming weeks.Karen Keane has a wealth of experiencing working in a number of schools, both state and private, as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). Catrina Hassell is an Educational Psychologist who also has years of experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse and learning needs.The exam season can be a stressful, overwhelming and anxious period for students especially neurodivergent students so our experts are primarily focusing on revision tips and examination preparation for students with ADHD to help them overcome those feelings.

On this exam season podcast special, we are delighted to be joined by Mollie Keane, a young person who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in her early teens. Mollie shares some helpful survival tips and strategies aimed at students who are preparing for their examination finals. Mollie sat her GCSE examinations last year. Her year group were the first cohort to sit public examinations post the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also watch the video broadcast of this podcast on our YouTube channel (link below):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyheSNE74X8&t=1565s

Sophie Johnson is this week's special guest on the ADHD Care Podcast and shares her personal journey of living with ADHD & Autism, and subsequently diagnosed at the age of 49.Sophie has since trained as an accredited ADHD Transformation Coach and works with neurodivergent adults in the private sector.You can connect with Sophie through social media @mindmyadhd on Instagram and also via her website www.sophie-johnson.com

Archie is joined by Dr Russell on this episode which focuses on coaching students with ADHD. Dr. Russell is the founder and owner of Russell Coaching for Students, an international student coaching practice that provides support for typical and atypical students in the areas of executive functioning, social and emotional skills, academic and study skills, and other life skills.With twenty years of experience supporting healthy youth development and conducting parenting education, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Russell Coaching currently serves students in the US, Canada, and the UK.To find out more about Dr. Russell and the services she offers please visit her website:https://russellcoaching.com/

St Patrick's Day Special: On this episode Archie is joined by Claire Twomey who is a certified and accredited Professional Advanced Coach, Facilitator and Advocate. Using a combination of therapeutic approaches, spiritual practices and coaching skills, Claire works with young people and adults, empowering individuals with ADHD.Claire also has extensive experience advocating on behalf of those who don't have a voice within the realms of radio, television and print media. She is a champion for people who are miss-understood and not being heard.To find out more about Claire and the services she offers please visit her website: https://www.internalconnections.ie/

Archie is joined by Holly Duhig on this week's episode. Holly is a children's book author, illustrator and digital marketer who has written a number of books for children on the topics of mental health and neurodiversity. Her books on ADHD include author A Book About ADHD and Marley and the Monkey (A picture book about ADHD).Holly graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in English Literature and worked in bookselling before moving into writing. Holly specialises in PSHE and mental health for children, having written extensively in these subjects, most notably in partnership with children’s charity Place2Be.Holly was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and on this podcast she speaks about her work as an author and illustrator and also personally about living with ADHD. You can find out more about Holly's publications here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Holly-Duhig/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AHolly+Duhig

On this week's episode Archie is joined by Stephanie Antoine, a Self Care and ADHD Coach who supports clients to reframe highly stressful situations into manageable and attainable Tasks and Goals. Stephanie supports people so they have the confidence to Rest in the Chaos of their lives. Stephanie was diagnosed with ADHD at age 40 and understand the challenges of being neuro- divergent. As a professional Violinist and mother, far from family in the UK, the primary caregiver for two children with special needs, and a busy, travelling husband, Stephanie has learned that Self Care and Stress Management become exponentially more important and necessary as the stress and chaos of life increases.To find out more about Stephanie including the services and support she offers please visit her website:https://www.stephanieantoine.com/Email: StephanieAntoineCoach@gmail.com

On this week's episode Archie is joined by Dr Joy Mueller who is a Psychologist and ADHD Coach. Dr Mueller has featured as a guest on one of our earlier episodes of this podcast. To celebrate Black History Month which is being marked in USA, Archie and Dr Mueller discuss about the impact of ADHD in marginalised communities with a particular focus on black and minoritiy ethnic groups.Dr Mueller is orginally from USA and moved to Europe in the mid 90s. She speaks candidly about some of the challenges she has faced as a black woman working in the mental health field as a Psychologist and Counsellor and her journey to being diagnosed with Adult ADHD. Dr Mueller also shares her personal story of raising a young son of colour with ADHD in USA and some of the challenges she encountered at the time.

Archie's special guest this week is Emma Ketley, an internationally registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health practice. Emma is also a trained ADHD Coach. Emma did feature on episode 2 of this podcast series and this time has another opportunity to share her expertise focusing specifically on Sensory Processing differences.Emma is presently accepting clients for 50 minute weekly or biweekly 1:1 ADHD coaching sessions through Zoom or Google Meet. If you're interested, please contact Emma via email: EBETrainingandtherapy@gmail.com.To find out more about Emma's work and the services she offers please visit her website:https://www.enrichedbyexperience.com/