I'm ADHD! No You're Not
Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE & Paul Whitehouse
Join ADHDer, Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE and husband, the BAFTA award-winning comedy actor, Paul Whitehouse (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, The Fast Show) as they explore ADHD with diverse celebrity ADHDer guests, professors and specialists in this brand new Podcast series.Given the recent 'explosion’ in diagnoses, particularly within the world of comedy, Paul Whitehouse represents the archetypal sceptic. He’s there to challenge the very concept of ADHD. Dr. Mine provides theoretical and research insights, counter arguments and her own lived experience, creating a conversational and highly accessible space to explore this much misunderstood topic.Each episode they’ll chat to a guest who’ll share their experience of ADHD, whether from the point of view of being diagnosed themselves, as a parent or a specialist in the field. Fellow ADHDer guests include Rory Bremner, Denise Welch, Gemma Styles, Dr Alex George, Shaparak Khorshandi, Shaun Ryder and many more.Purchase tickets for our first live show on September 9th here: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/im-adhd-no-youre-not-an-evening-with-dr-mine-conkbayir-mbe-and-paul-whitehouse/#book-nowA Pixiu ProductionInstagram: @imadhdnoyourenotTikTok: @imadhdnoyourenotEmail: hello@imadhdnoyourenot.comProducer: Aidan LyonsExecutive Producers: Nicky Waltham & Alex Feldman
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 15min
Hyped Ability with Goldie
This week and for the final episode of this series, Mine and Paul are joined by the legendary artist and creative force, Goldie, MBE.
Though never formally diagnosed, Goldie has long been told he "definitely has ADHD" - and in this episode, he shares how traits like synaesthesia shape his extraordinary mind and artistry.
Brace yourself for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Goldie opens up about his traumatic childhood, including experiences of domestic and sexual abuse, and speaks candidly about the complexity of having a son currently in prison.
Raw, intense, and undeniably magnetic, Goldie’s energy fills every moment of this episode. It's an unforgettable journey through creativity, chaos, and resilience.
Trigger warning: This episode deals with subjects that some listeners may find upsetting such as domestic and sexual abuse, suicide ideation, drug use and violence.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Letting Yourself Go with Lucy Porter
This week, Mine and Paul are joined by the brilliant writer, comedian and fellow ADH'D'er Lucy Porter.
Lucy takes us back to 1990s Manchester, where she was carving out her place in the comedy scene alongside legends like Caroline Aherne and Steve Coogan.
She opens up about her journey to diagnosis - first suspected from afar, then officially confirmed - and how it's helped her make sense of lifelong challenges, including procrastination, object permanence, and more.
Expect a warm, funny, and insightful conversation.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
Searching For Normal with Sami Timimi
This week Mine and Paul are joined by Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Sami Timimi.
Sami has over three decades of clinical experience and a prolific body of work, including books like Insane Medicine and Searching for Normal, Sami challenges conventional psychiatric thinking and offers fresh perspectives on neurodiversity, childhood, and the medicalisation of distress.
This conversation is a deep dive into the cultural, political, and philosophical forces shaping mental health today.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
The BBC, ITV & ADHD with Adrian Chiles
This week, Mine and Paul sit down with beloved Brummie broadcaster and author Adrian Chiles.
From secretive MI5 interviews to hosting Match of the Day 2, Adrian’s career has been anything but ordinary. He opens up about the surprising toll success took on his mental health - and how, at the height of his achievements, he was also at his lowest.
Adrian tells us how medication helps him manage his ADHD and shares the quiet joy he finds in everyday tasks, revealing how he reaches what he calls the “Paradise of Complete Absorption.” (Spoiler: if you enjoy stacking logs, this one’s for you.)
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Jul 3, 2025 • 58min
Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal with Robin Ince
This week, Mine and Paul are joined by multi-award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, and science communicator Robin Ince.
Robin brings his trademark wit, empathy, and humour to a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation. He opens up about his past, including how a life-changing car accident affected his entire family, and how a late ADHD diagnosis has helped him better understand and manage his anxiety.
Plus, there's a very special quiz hosted by Mine - don’t miss it!
Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Hyper-focused Founder with Alex Partridge
This week, Mine and Paul are joined by fellow ADHD podcaster, author and entrepreneur, Alex Partridge.
Alex opens up about his journey from founding Ladbible and UNILAD to his eventual split from the company and winning a high-profile court case. He shares candidly how the intense pressure led him to struggle with alcoholism, and how his ADHD-driven hyperfocus was a help and a hindrance along the way.
Tune in for practical ADHD tips Alex uses to thrive as a successful entrepreneur - plus the honest, no-holds-barred questions you’ve come to expect from our hosts.
Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 16min
Over-diagnosed? With Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan
Mine and Paul are joined by award-winning author and physician Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation.
Dr. O’Sullivan dives into her latest book, The Age of Diagnosis, sharing her insights on the rise of self-diagnosis for ADHD, the complexities of medication, and the potential downsides of labels.
Expect an open, honest dialogue where differing viewpoints are welcomed, research is respected, and real-life experiences are discussed.
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Sectioned Chef with Heston Blumenthal
Mine and Paul ventured to the south of France for this week’s episode with the one and only Heston Blumenthal OBE.
The experimental chef kindly invited the team to his home ‘En Provence’ to speak about his ADHD and much, much more. Heston vividly retells how he was sectioned in 2023, with a Doctor and the emergency services pinning him down and sedating him in his own home.
This episode discusses issues such as physical abuse, drug use and other topics that listeners might find upsetting.
Jun 5, 2025 • 58min
Someone’s Sitting There, Officer with Simon Day and Dal Babu OBE
Mine and Paul are joined by two great guests on this week’s I’m ADHD, No You’re Not!
One is the much-loved comedian, actor, and fellow Fast Show star, Simon Day. The other is former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, Dal Babu OBE.
Simon takes us back to his days in borstal and shares how his parents’ relationship had a huge impact on the course of his life. He also opens up about his struggles with addiction over the years and the tools he uses to cope.
Dal discusses his experiences working for the Met for over 30 years. He offers insight into the prison system and how training and perspectives on neurodiversity have evolved in recent years.
May 29, 2025 • 1h 4min
Are We Having Fun Now? With Suzi Ruffell
Mine and Paul are joined by Stand-up comedian, author and fellow podcast host, Suzi Ruffell.
Suzi talks about how she and her neurotypical wife navigate parenting together, raising their young daughter with love and teamwork. She discusses her journey to becoming more organized while living with ADHD, sharing practical tips and hard won insights. She also reflects on learning to treat herself with more compassion and kindness and how she deals with homophobic hecklers.
We also hear about Paul’s Nan’s toe...
