The ADHD Adults Podcast

In Episode 34, the ADHD adults discuss ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As usual, the shambolic podcast contains some evidence-based psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD and ASD traits and the usual semi -useless attempts at providing some 'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?" returns to Alex's dismay,  Alex continues to read out 'letters', maybe even one from Robert in Kidderminster. James has a facial and Alex eats the same lunch every day. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

Episode 33 of The ADHD Adults sees Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party,  join Alex and James to talk publicly for the first time about his recent ADHD diagnosis.  In a frank and light-hearted conversation, Tom shares his diagnosis to increase awareness of the toll that untreated ADHD can cost the individual and society.  From a lifetime of messy lockers and lost textbooks to being told off by the General Secretary of the Labour Party for an untidy desk, Tom shares the emotional journey required to reframe a life-time of feeling like “The World’s Hardest Working Lazy Person” with a reason for many of his self-doubts and self-criticisms. Taking inspiration from many sources in the media, such as the Adrian Chiles Guardian article on his own ADHD life as well as getting information and support from the ADHD Adults themselves. Tom talks about the reasons for seeking a diagnosis, the response from his loved ones and the power of getting to grips with discovering he has a neurodevelopmental disorder later in life.We also manage a game of "What has james lost, forgotten or mislaid" where Tom and Alex go head to head. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

In Episode 32, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss the ADHD Tax, the combination of financial and other costs associated with living with ADHD. As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by balloon head, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD Tax and the usual awful attempts at some  'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?" returns and Alex continues to get communication from Kidderminster as well as from real listeners and welcomes some of our international listeners as well.  Alex does more Latin and James spunks up the wall. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

Episode 31 of the ADHD adults is a review of what has changed since the podcast started, for James and Alex and ADHD in general. Alex reminds us what ADHD is, and James and Alex discuss how running the podcast has changed how they think about ADHD. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, and Alex gets an actual physical letter from Robert in  Kidderminster, as well as correspondence from real listeners.  Alex forgets he has ADHD and James does a killer burp. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

In Episode 30, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss the really difficult to talk about without incriminating themselves subject of cannabis use and ADHD. As usual, the podcast contains Alex's psychoeducation on the subject (about all he could manage this episode),  personal reflections (DEFINITELY not from us) on cannabis use in ADHD and an awful attempt at some  'Top Tips' is half-heartedly made. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, will Alex finally become 'above average' at it? Alex continues to get communication from Kidderminster and from real listeners and welcomes some far-flung listeners as well.  Alex visits museums in Amsterdam and  James has a 'friend' who provides the personal reflection bits. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

Episode 29 is the second part of a two-parter, getting back to basics; focusing on the core diagnostic element of hyperactivity/impulsivity.  As usual, we have some correspondence, from real people as well as probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster', we say hello to more international listeners (still not sure why they listen to us and not something good, but thanks anyway!). Alex the psychoeducational monkey talks about the symptoms and biological basis of hyperactivity/impulsivity,  our ridiculous personal reflections of our own issues in this area are shared as well as some 'top tips'.  Will Alex score a point in  'What did James lose this week?" or continue to be rubbish at it?  James really doesn't like Coldplay and Alex is like Al Capone. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

Episode 28 is the first of a two-parter, where we get back to basics; focusing on the two core diagnostic elements of ADHD, inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity (coming next week).  There is more correspondence, probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster, as well as saying hello to our international listeners (poor, poor people). Alex the psychoeducational monkey talks about the what and why of 'attention',  personal reflections of our own 'inattentiveness' as well as some 'top tips' (don't do them, or maybe, do them?) are covered.  Will Alex fail to score a point again in  'What did James lose this week?"?  James manages to get 'head shape' into the diagnostic criteria and there is 'something wrong' with Alex. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

In Episode 27, Alex and James discuss the challenge of adapting to a diagnosis of ADHD, and how it challenges our identity, both positively and negatively.   As usual, the three poorly presented elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  As usual,  correspondence from listeners, probably including something from  'Robert from Kidderminster' and Alex is forced yet again to play 'What has James forgotten, lost or mislaid this week?"  James tinkers with Alex's script and Alex enjoys correcting James's grammar Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

In Episode 26, the ADHD Adults (Alex and James) discuss hyperkinetic movements, which include tics.   As usual, the three shambolic elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  Will Alex get back on track and score a point in  'What has James forgotten, lost or mislaid this week?"  As usual, we have some correspondence, probably including something from  'Robert from Kidderminster' as well as something that someone actually wrote and sent in. James welcomes our American listeners and Alex immediately annoyed them (he's good at that). Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠

Episode 24 deals with the ridiculous but persistent question of whether ADHD is 'real'.  Evidence for 'realness' is discussed, as well as personal reflections about how we have dealt with situations where the validity of ADHD has been questioned.  Will Alex continue to score points playing 'What did James lose this week?" and there is more correspondence, probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster'. James has an IQ of 80  and Alex does a shit victory dance. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the charity that the podcast raises money for⁠⁠