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 ADHDpodcast@global.com.

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 ADHDpodcast@global.com

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

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 ADHDpodcast@global.com. 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 FoundationADHD UK

Sam and Katie reflect on Monday's conversation with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within. It was a real lightbulb moment for them both. They chat about what they've learnt about the overlap between ADHD and Autism and why understanding more about neurodivergent conditions is so important.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 ADHDpodcast@global.com

Sam and Katie want to find out more about the connection between ADHD and Autism. They speak to Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within about how these two conditions can overlap. They also look at the diagnosis process and discuss why it's important to focus on people's individual symptoms rather than just the causes.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 ADHDpodcast@global.com. 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 FoundationADHD UK

Coming to terms with ADHD is a real journey and managing it day in and day out can be exhausting. Sam has been struggling to come to terms with the realisation that he has ADHD for life. It's not going to go away, no matter how many strategies he puts in place. He opens up to Katie about how he's feeling. They reflect on the highs and lows of living with ADHD and why it's OK to have good days and bad days. This is an important reminder for anyone going through something similar - talking to a friend can really help. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything mentioned in this episode, help is available. Please contact your GP or the Samaritans on 116 123. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK also have valuable resources, support and information on their websites. For more details, visit:The ADHD FoundationADHD UKNew episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

Managing ADHD is an ongoing process and finding effective coping strategies is key. Sam and Katie have gathered lots of simple (but brilliant) ways to manage their ADHD since starting You're Wrong About ADHD. They share what's working, what's not and what they're planning to try next. You can listen to our previous episode on coping strategies here on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts from. 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 ADHDpodcast@global.com. 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 FoundationADHD UK

On Monday's episode, we heard from Leanne Maskell, founder of ADHD Works about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: the intense emotional reactions often experienced by people with ADHD. Sam and Katie were surprised to learn how the combination of ADHD and RSD can make you more vulnerable to toxic relationships. They chat about the key differences between experiencing RSD and being trapped in a toxic relationship.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 ADHDpodcast@global.com