
Distracted
Still more distracted than ever. Every Wednesday, Jack Suddaby sits down with experts to figure out how to live the best life, one distraction at a time. From ADHD and mental health to productivity hacks, weird obsessions and unexpected life lessons, nothing’s off-limits.
Join Jack every Wednesday as he chats with psychologists, scientists, coaches, creatives and the occasional friend (awwww) all in search of small insights that might just make a big difference. Expect laughs, chaos and the kind of questions you didn’t know you needed answered.
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Latest episodes

Jun 11, 2025 • 28min
MENOPAUSE: “Coming off the pill could end your marriage!” - Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson is a leading physician, menopause specialist, and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. Dubbed the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution,” she is dedicated to transforming awareness and treatment of perimenopause and menopause. She’s the founder of the award-winning balance app and the Newson Health clinic and is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Dr Louise champions evidence-based, holistic hormone health care while funding critical research, all without pharmaceutical ties. Check out more of Dr Louise’s work here: https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/We hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

Jun 10, 2025 • 28min
MENOPAUSE: “I only had 30 minutes of menopause training!” - Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson is a leading physician, menopause specialist, and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. Dubbed the “medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution,” she is dedicated to transforming awareness and treatment of perimenopause and menopause. She’s the founder of the award-winning balance app and the Newson Health clinic and is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Dr Louise champions evidence-based, holistic hormone health care while funding critical research, all without pharmaceutical ties. Check out more of Dr Louise’s work here: https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/We hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

Jun 3, 2025 • 42min
NUTRITION: “Carbs are the BIGGEST myth in nutrition!” - Jennifer Medhurst
Jennifer Medhurst is a registered nutritionist and founder of Jennifer Medhurst Nutrition, a virtual clinic with offices in London and LA. Known as The Imperfect Nutritionist, Jennifer specialises in gut health and takes a super realistic realistic approach to wellness, helping her clients boost energy, sleep, skin, immunity, and overall vitality without the pressure of perfection! Her evidence-based philosophy recognises that everybody is unique, empowering people to make informed, flexible food choices that support lasting health. Check out Jennifer’s book ‘The Imperfect Nutritionist: 7 Principles of Healthy Eating’Here: https://www.jennifermedhurst.com/We hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

May 28, 2025 • 36min
MONEY: “You must earn £100,000 as fast as humanly possible!” - Sammie Ellard-King
Sammie Ellard-King is a seasoned investor and respected voice in the financial world, with over eight years of experience across business, stocks, and property. He’s the founder & CEO of Up The Gains and host of the award-winning Money Gains Podcast. After overcoming £24,000 in debt post-university, Sammie built a thriving portfolio and now helps others do the same. He’s the creator of the 1-2-3 Financially Fit program, coaches entrepreneurs through Couch to 5 Grand, and was named Money Creator of the Year 2024. Sammie is on a mission to make financial success accessible to all. Check out Up The Gains, here: https://upthegains.co.uk/We hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

May 27, 2025 • 25min
MONEY: “70% of us live paycheck to paycheck!” – Sammie Ellard-King
Sammie Ellard-King is a seasoned investor and respected voice in the financial world, with over eight years of experience across business, stocks, and property. He’s the founder & CEO of Up The Gains and host of the award-winning Money Gains Podcast. After overcoming £24,000 in debt post-university, Sammie built a thriving portfolio and now helps others do the same. He’s the creator of the 1-2-3 Financially Fit program, coaches entrepreneurs through Couch to 5 Grand, and was named Money Creator of the Year 2024. Sammie is on a mission to make financial success accessible to all. Check out Up The Gains, here: https://upthegains.co.uk/We hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

May 20, 2025 • 29min
SEX: “Switch off to turn on!” – Kate Moyle
Kate Moyle is a UKCP-registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and author of The Science of Sex. With over a decade of experience, she works to make conversations about sex and relationships more open, informed, and shame-free. She’s the host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions podcast and a media expert regularly featured across TV, radio, and events. Check out Kate’s book, ‘The Science of Sex’, here: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/bookWe hope you enjoy! x- Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby

Mar 26, 2025 • 5min
ANNOUNCEMENT: Things are changing around here!
Big announcement!! We've spoken very openly on the pod about how we both thrive on and struggle with change, but either way, we can't deny it's inevitable. The time has come to switch things up and we want to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your support and messages since we first started releasing episodes. We are so incredibly grateful for you all and what this podcast has done for us and our listeners. Stay tuned for updates...SO MUCH LOVE, Jack and Kat xxxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2025 • 54min
64. Falling in love with your authentic self Ft. Amie Barlow
We've got a beautiful episode for you this week, featuring the incredibly lovely ADHD coach, dancer, influencer and general fitness fanatic, Amie Barlow (@_amiebarlow). It was such a joy to discuss Amie's journey of self-acceptance, talking through her childhood struggles and how she's got to where she is now. We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening! x-Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcastFollow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 50min
63. Fitness, Motherhood & Running a Business with ADHD Ft. Steph Claire Smith
Steph Claire Smith, an Australian fitness entrepreneur and co-founder of the KIC app, opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis while navigating motherhood and running a business. She shares honest insights into the emotional challenges of parenting, especially with young children. The discussion also highlights time management and the balancing act of family life. Steph’s journey emphasizes the importance of support and self-awareness, along with the intersections of wellness and community in the context of ADHD.

Mar 5, 2025 • 58min
62. Alcohol, Sobriety & ADHD Ft. Millie Gooch (Sober Girl Society)
This one's been a long time coming! We've spoken quite a lot about sober curiosity and touched on the link between ADHD and alcohol use, but we're so excited to have Millie Gooch joining us to talk about it all in way more detail this week. Millie went sober 7 years ago and founded Sober Girl Society early on in her sobriety journey. She gives so much amazing advice, whether you want to go totally sober or simply cut down on your alcohol consumption, this episode will be an absolute gem. We chat sober dating, dealing with social anxiety and pressure when you're not drinking, alternatives to alcohol and the link between ADHD and alcohol abuse. For more of Millie's amazing content, follow @milliegooch and @sobergirlsocietyShout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-This episode is sponsored by Get Dopa, a focus supplement made by & for neurodivergents! You can get 10% off your order with the following code or link:Discount Code: distractedLink: https://bit.ly/distracted_getdopa-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.