The ADHD Adults Podcast

In Episode 42, James and Alex discuss the commonly reported sense of 'grieving for what might have been' if we had known earlier about our ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivered some almost useful psychoeducation on the theme; James and Alex share very different personal reflections on thinking about how things could have been different, 'Robert from Kidderminster' probably writes a letter, Alex continues to be utterly shit at  'What did James lose this week?".  International listeners are welcomed as usual and some vague, semi-useful 'Top Tips' are covered.  Alex is to blame for James's life and James introduces 'ADHD Len'. 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 41 of The ADHD Adults sees James and Alex discuss the commonly asked question of 'Does ADHD make me a bad driver?' (in James's case, yes). As usual, the podcast contains some relevant psychoeducation on ADHD and driving delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James's painful reflections on how bad a driver he is, ADHD or not, the usual game of 'What did James lose this week?" just to annoy Alex, and Alex continues to milk the 'Robert from Kidderminster' gag , as well as reading correspondence from some real listeners.  The growing and confusingly spread out international listeners are welcomed.  'Top Tips',  mainly "Don't get into a car with James" are covered. Alex thinks he is 'cool' and James knows about Uranus. 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 40, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss the almost inevitable shitshow of going on holiday if you have ADHD. As usual, the world's worst podcast™ contains pathetic psychoeducation on ADHD and holidays delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's painful reflections on ADHD holidays, another Ibizan-themed game of 'What did James lose this week?" annoys Alex, and Alex manages to milk the 'Robert from Kidderminster' gag for another week, as well as reading correspondence from some real listeners.  The growing and confusingly spread out international listeners are welcomed and some  'Top Tips' get a mention.  Alex is a poor Michael Caine and James used to go 'tackle out'. 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 39 sees the ADHD adults discuss ADHD coaching, and embarrassingly (as they are both ADHD coaches) the lack of evidence that it actually works.  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivers some evidence-based psychoeducation on coaching ADHD adults,  and James and Alex share their personal reflections on being coached and being a coach. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, and Alex receives more 'letters', possibly including one from Robert from Kidderminster, as well as mishandling welcoming our international listeners. 'Top Tips' returns and an argument ensues about Alex copying James's tips for once.  Alex bores himself and James thinks a coach is a type of bus. 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 38, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss exercise and ADHD. As usual, this simply awful podcast contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's reflections on exercise and  ADHD,  'What did James lose this week?" returns with an Ibizan theme and Alex continues to get absolutely real communication from Robert from Kidderminster, as well as from real listeners and welcomes our confusingly spread out international listeners as well. The usual awful attempts at some  'Top Tips', also known as Spunk Trumpeting' also pokes its face in.  Alex takes photos when he cycles and James did a massive poo in Ibiza. 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 37, the second part of a double-fister,  sees the ADHD adults discuss the internalised stigma adults with ADHD often experience.  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivers some evidence-based psychoeducation on internalised stigma,  and James and Alex share personal reflections on their internalised stigma. 'What did James lose this week?" returns and Alex receives some 'letters', including one from Robert from Kidderminster as well as welcoming our international listeners with his appalling language skills. 'Top Tips' returns to replace last episode's spunk trumpeting.  Alex explains what a therapist is to James, who is now Johnny Bravo.  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 36, by far the angriest and sweariest episode yet, the ADHD adults discuss the external stigma associated with ADHD. As you might expect, the fundamentally awful podcast contains some pathetic evidence-based psychoeducation on the external stigma delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, as well as James and Alex's personal reflections on the external stigma that many of us have faced (James loses his temper just a touch). The  'Top Tips' section is replaced by the word 'spunktrumpet',  'What did James lose this week?" returns largely just to annoy Alex,  and Alex continues to read out 'letters' (Robert from Kidderminster anybody?) as well as welcoming our international listener(s). James goes for the C-bomb record and Alex can't be trusted with a birthday card. 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 35 sees the ADHD adults discuss ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or oppositional defiance disorder as Alex keeps calling it. As usual, the least professional podcast in existence has three parts, evidence-based psychoeducation on ADHD and ODD delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD and ODD and the usual shit show that we ludicrously call 'Top Tips'. Alex continues to read out 'letters' (maybe even one from Robert in Kidderminster?), and welcomes our international listeners. Will Alex continue his winning streak in  'What did James lose this week?"  Alex continues to read out 'letters', maybe even one from Robert in Kidderminster.  Alex kisses Derek Bowie and James reignites the 'shed load' debate. 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 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