The ADHD Adults Podcast

In Episode 11 James and Alex are joined by Tom, who feels he has the symptoms of ADHD but isn't sure if he wants to get a diagnosis. The discussion centres around if a diagnosis is needed, what it feels like to be 'diagnosis hesitant' and the stigma around being labelled as 'ADHD'.  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets more emails from our 10 listeners. James forgets to have a poo and Alex (and Tom) speak German for some reason... 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 10,  James and Alex discuss an aspect of impulsiveness....impulsivity...impulse control? Anyway, they discuss impulse spending. As usual, some psychoeducation, personal reflections on the issue and our Top Tips (James hasn't got any).   'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets more emails from our 10 listeners. James buys too many guitars and Alex forgets he is James's ADHD Coach. 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 9 James and Alex discuss the commonly reported phenomenon of 'object invisibility', which is like 'out of sight out of mind' on steroids. As usual some psychoeducational (loosely speaking), personal reflections on how it has affected us and Top Tips.  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets some emails now we have 10 listeners. James has a fat neck and Alex misses a chance to point out James's improper use of 'literally'. 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 8,  James and Alex are joined to James's horror by James's wife (AKA Mrs ADHD), Sam, who has been referred for diagnosis but is waiting. In this episode, Alex discusses with Sam what it is like to wait for a diagnosis, and what the nightmare of living with James is like. A twist on  'What did James lose or forget this week?" takes place, and in general, an awful time is had by James to Alex's glee.  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 7, possibly the least professional episode yet, James and Alex discuss the commonly co-existing ADHD issue of anxiety. Content includes psychoeducation around why we get anxiety, how to deal with it (or not) when it comes plus the usual personal reflections.  'What did James lose or forget this week?" continues, so does Alex manage to get a point this week? James still refers to it as 'adHd' and Alex discusses how 'toteming' definitely isn't a sex act.  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 this special and not at all festive Special Episode,  Alex and James discuss how Christmas (or any large festival-type event) can be a trigger for many of the issues that ADHD adults have. Whether it's impulse spending, anxiety around parties or any of the many other issues that Christmas brings,  it can be a weird old time. As usual, personal reflections, top tips and 'What did James lose this week?" all appear. Alex can't work out how to turn his Christmas jumper on and James can't handle parties. 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 6 James and Alex discuss how ADHD is a protected disability in the workplace, how to go about engaging with your employer for 'reasonable adjustments, and personal reflections on when and how ADHD made their jobs difficult.  'What did James lose this week?" continues. James wears a ridiculous shirt and Alex talks about waking up disliking himself. 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 5 James and Alex discuss 'time blindness', a collection of issues associated with lacking proper perception of time, which is very common in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what time blindness is, James and Alex's experiences of having time blindness, the second instalment of  'What did James lose this week?" and some top tips.  James losing his trousers features heavily. 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 4 James and Alex discuss how working memory, a special type of short-term memory, is often lacking in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what working memory is, a new game called 'What did James lose this week?", James and Alex's experiences of having next to no working memory and some tips.  Alex's special gold pen and James's hair but being a bum transplant are also covered. 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 3 Alex and James discuss how almost all adults with ADHD have rejection sensitivity. Topics covered include; why we feel rejection so painfully, personal experiences of RSD and the usual top tips.  James's almost quits his job over a bad joke and we learn Alex thinks about being abused when walking his dog. 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