ADHD Untangled

Hey Untanglers! This week I’m looking back to my revealing chat with the amazing Sarah Templeton! Sarah is one of the most passionate ADHD advocates I have ever met and she's on a serious mission to shake up what we know about ADHD, especially in prisons.Sarah shares some jaw-dropping stats, including up to 90% of people in prison might have ADHD! Let that sink in… But here’s the epic part: Sarah’s working tirelessly to turn so many lives around in huge ways, with some of her clients going from prison to becoming lawyers, footballers, and chefs. Oh, and did I mention she’s authored super helpful books for parents and teachers as well as launched the ADHD Liberty charity too. Sarah is true inspiration for the community and is here to empower us all to show up and fight for ourselves and others. So take a listen, get Untangled and show the world what you’re made of!You can catch the full interview here.Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtempletonadhdLet’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

Is ADHD medication right for me?Do I have to take it every single day?Am I a failure if I decide to stop?These are the questions so many of us quietly carry around — and in this episode, I sit down with Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, to bring them out into the open.Together, we untangle:🧡 The hidden risks of long-term medication — from sleep disruption to chronic illness.🧡 The shame stories around starting, stopping, or changing meds (and why none of it means failure).🧡 Heart rate variability (HRV) as a simple way to see how your body is really coping.🧡 Why “one-size-fits-all” ADHD care is dangerous — and what a personalised approach can look like.🧡 The power of lived experience over textbook answers — and why sometimes, you’ve just got to “make it exist first.”This isn’t about being pro- or anti-medication. It’s about real talk, no judgement, and giving you the knowledge and permission to make informed choices that actually work for your life.Follow Joseph here:✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephpackcom✨ Website: https://www.drugfreeadhd.com/Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

ADHD and yoga my two favourite subjects. And this week, I get to speak to one of my yoga heroes: Dianne Bondy social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher and founder of the Yoga For All movement.Dianne is revolutionising yoga by making it genuinely inclusive and welcoming everyone, regardless of size, shape, background, or ability.As a yoga teacher with ADHD, she shares how her practice helps manage ADHD symptoms, regulate her nervous system, and create moments of stillness in a fast-moving brain. In this episode, we explore: 🧡 Yoga as a powerful tool for ADHD focus and emotional regulation 🧡 Leading and teaching with a neurodivergent brain 🧡 Designing inclusive wellness spaces where every body and mind belongsThis conversation couldn’t be more aligned with my own mission. It’s exactly why I created the ADHD Yoga Foundation Training to support teachers in breaking barriers and building spaces where ADHD and neurodivergent students feel seen, safe, and included.Dianne’s story is a reminder that ADHD brains deserve tools that honour how we experience the world and yoga can be one of the most transformative of those tools.Follow Dianne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diannebondyyogaofficialLet's get untangled and show the world what we're made of! 🧡ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

From soldier to adventurer, TV personality to Army Cadet ambassador, Jordan Wylie MBE has spent his life turning pain into purpose. In this episode, we dive into the ADHD traits that have fuelled his relentless drive – and the moments they’ve almost broken him.What we untangle:How ADHD shows up in relationships and the patterns Jordan had to faceWork addiction, ambition, and the “can’t stop, won’t stop” brainUnmasking, finding empathy, and learning to value peace over constant chasingWhy failure isn’t something to fear but the fuel for growthThe education system, the dangers of social media validation, and the reality for ADHD teensWhy the outdoors has become his therapy and his take on “green” and “blue” therapyThe fire round: the mask he’s ditched, when he feels most like himself, and whether he’d choose life with or without ADHDIf you’ve ever felt like you had to keep proving yourself, or you’re still figuring out how to slow down without losing who you are, this one is for you.Donate to Jordan's amazing work here https://armycadets.enthuse.com/cf/antarctic-odysseyhttps://www.jordanwylie.org/https://www.instagram.com/mrjordanwylie/?hl=enLet's get untangled and show the world what we're made of 🧡🧡ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

Left school with one GCSE.Felt stupid for most of his life.Nearly ended up in jail.Now he’s a Royal Marine Commando, psychologist, author and doing a PhD on decision-making and belief systems.This episode with Gareth Timmins isn’t about ticking boxes or fitting in.It’s about what happens when you stop proving your worth to the world — and start building a life that actually fits you.We Untangle...ADHD without a diagnosis and what it felt like.School, shame, and feeling like you were already failing before you even beganMasculinity, masking, and the pressure to be “the strong one”The dark side of discipline — and what real self-trust looks like.Rejection, RSD, and why feeling undervalued can flip your whole life.Life after sport — chasing highs, losing identity, and starting again.Why breaking down doesn’t mean you’re broken.If you’ve ever walked away from something and called it failure  this one’s for you. “I’m not fragile. I’m not a failure. I just needed the right conditions to grow.”Follow Gareth!Website: https://www.gareth-timmins.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethtimminsauthor/Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of.ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

What if the very thing you thought would end you became the reason you’re still here?This episode reminded me of the original why behind this podcast.ADHD Untangled was created to give hope. To empower. To prove that the very struggle that once made us feel broken can become our greatest strength. To reach the ones who are still in the middle of it — in the thick of addiction, shame, self-destruction — and remind them that it’s not too late. You are not too far gone.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with writer, activist and adventurer Kit Birks just days before she sets off to walk the entire length of Europe solo. Her mission? To raise awareness around suicide, ADHD and the stories we’re told to keep silent about.Kit shares her raw and honest story — from battling depression, eating disorders and addiction, to getting diagnosed with ADHD in recovery and finally realising she wasn’t broken, just misunderstood.We explore the link between dopamine and destruction, how masking and emotional pain lead us into addiction, and how movement, nature and meaning can help us come back home to ourselves.This one is deep, real and needed.🧠 In this episode we cover:ADHD, addiction and the missing dopamine pieceHow emotional dysregulation, masking and shame fuel destructive behavioursThe life-changing power of diagnosis and self-compassionThe recovery process: messy, honest and ongoingUsing movement and nature to reconnect with yourselfKit’s year-long solo walk across Europe for suicide preventionThe stories we carry and why we need to tell them🎧 Listen if:You’ve ever felt broken or like you didn’t belongYou’re navigating addiction, recovery or mental health strugglesYou want to understand the real link between ADHD and self-destructionYou’re ready to hear a story of hope that doesn’t skip the hard parts🧡 Support Kit:Follow @kitbirks on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitbirksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitbirksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kitbirksShare your story or donate at www.kitbirks.comPre-order her poetry book Burnt ToastADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

🎧 ADHD in sport | performance anxiety | RED-S | perfectionism | coaching ADHD athletesWhat happens when you’re great at something… but still don’t believe you are?This week on ADHD Untangled, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Josephine Perry — sports psychologist, author of ADHD and Sport: Strategies for Success, and someone who knows how to bring the science to life without making it dry or clinical.In this real, down-to-earth chat, we untangle:Why ADHD is so common in elite sport (and how many coaches still miss it)The link between ADHD, perfectionism, and performance anxietyWhat happens when our strengths (like hyperfocus and risk-taking) start to work against usRED-S, eating disorders, and how ADHD brains can get trapped in overtraining and under-fuellingWhy punishment in sport (like taking away playtime or shouting at latecomers) doesn’t work for ADHDersAnd how movement should never be the thing we’re punished withholding — it’s the very thing that helps us regulate and thrive.We also get personal about our own experiences — from overexercising and obsessive routines to the relief that came from understanding our brains and finally choosing meaningful work.Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent or just someone trying to figure out how ADHD fits into your world — this one’s full of real talk, relatable stories, and practical ways to start doing things differently.🎯 Coaches — if you want to support your ADHD athletes without burning them out... listen to this. 💥 Athletes — if you’re tired of being told to just “try harder” or “stop fidgeting”... this is for you. 🧠 ADHDers — if you’ve ever felt like you’re playing life in hard mode... welcome home.Come as you are. And let’s get untangled.Follow Josephine! https://www.instagram.com/josephineperry76🎧 Let’s get untangledADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

Ever felt like you’ve spent your whole life pretending to be someone you’re not… without even realising it?This one’s for you.In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the masks we wear – the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the chameleon, the ‘good girl’ or ‘good boy’ – all those roles we slip into without meaning to, just to feel safe, accepted, or "normal."But unmasking? That’s a whole other story.Together with Dr. Miguel (our go-to neuroscience and nervous system expert), we get real about the cost of masking, why unmasking isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing, and why it can feel so bloody exhausting trying to “just be yourself” when your nervous system doesn’t feel safe.We explore:The science behind masking, stress, and burnoutWhy unmasking is less about big reveals and more about small, honest stepsThe messiness of identity (and why it's OK to be in-between)ADHD, intuition, and how your body always knows when you're faking itAnd the wild parallels between coming out as neurodivergent and coming out as queerPLUS: a hilarious (and painfully relatable) game of ‘Guess That Mask’ involving marathon medals, thank-you cards, and a very mysterious peach 🍑Whether you're just starting to unmask or you're deep in it, this episode is your reminder: there’s no perfect way to be real. You don’t owe anyone a performance – just your presence.Take an imperfect breath, let the dog off the leash, and come as you are.And untangle ADHD with usADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

How many times have you been told to “calm down and take a breath” in the middle of an RSD meltdown?If only it were that simple… or could it be?This episode isn’t about some shiny new trend — it’s about breath. The one thing you carry with you every second of the day — and might just be the most powerful tool you’re not using.I’m joined by Jamie Clements, breathwork coach, founder of The Breath Space, and quite honestly, one of the most authentic voices in the wellness world right now. What I love most about Jamie is that he’s not here to sell you perfection. He’s lived the struggle — from panic attacks and burnout to building a life (and business) rooted in purpose, self-connection and real, grounded service.Together, we untangle: 🌀 Breathwork & ADHD — how simple practices can help with focus, burnout, anxiety, RSD, and that scattered, can’t-stop-won’t-stop feeling 📱 Phone addiction, dopamine, and why society is wired against our nervous systems 🧠 What it really means to live authentically — and how breath helps us come back to who we are ⚠️ Why wellness sometimes misses the mark — and how to do it your way, not the filtered versionIf you’re struggling to show up as yourself, if your nervous system is in overdrive, or if meditation just isn’t your thing… then this one’s for you.Just take an imperfect breath.The kind that’s real, human, and enough.🎧 Tune in. Breathe with us. And let’s get untangled 🧡ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com

Game over. Done. Can’t feel awake even after a full night’s sleep?If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Miguel Mateas (yes, even on holiday) to untangle what ADHD burnout really looks like. Not the kind of burnout that goes away after a weekend lie-in -  the deep kind that hits after weeks, months, maybe even years of pushing through when your brain’s been screaming for a break.We talk masking, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion and why so many of us keep missing the signs until it’s too late.Here’s what we cover: 🧠 What ADHD Burnout Feels Like – That mental shutdown, task paralysis, and emotional numbness that hits when your system says enough. 🔬 What’s Actually Happening in the Brain – Miguel breaks down the science behind it. Low dopamine, nervous system stuck on high alert, and the cost of acting ‘normal’. ❤️ Real Recovery – Why “just rest” doesn’t cut it and how unmasking is part of the healing process. 🌱 Bouncing Forward – Not back to the person who pushed too hard, but into something more sustainable and true to you. 🧘‍♀️ Simple Tools That Help – No pressure, no perfection. Just small ways to regulate your system and find your way back to calm.This one’s for anyone who’s burned out from trying to keep up — and blamed themselves for slowing down.🎧 Listen now Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO! Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did. But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching. Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!1-1 Coaching with RosieADHD Certified Trainingshttps://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching @adhd_untangleduntangledco.com