ADHD Chatter

Comedian Sara Pascoe takes an ADHD test live with husband Steen Raskopoulos. They discuss ADHD traits, benefits of diagnosis, attracting neurodivergent people, managing rejection, and navigating comedy relationships. Topics include grieving process, family dynamics, and ADHD in the comedy community.

Former UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, discusses the challenges and importance of early screening for neurodivergent conditions in schools. He shares personal experiences of late ADHD diagnosis, advocating for tailored education and reducing ADHD waiting lists. The episode also touches on embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and society, encouraging self-belief for career transitions.

ADHD Consultant Matt Gupwell shares his 4-step STOP method for managing Rejection Sensitivity, offering practical tips on handling emotional reactions and reflecting on triggers effectively.

Dez Rock, a CEO navigating her late ADHD diagnosis, discusses avoiding small talk, relationships, and the impact of status on ADHD perception. She reflects on how ADHD shows up in marriage and parenting, while embracing neurodiversity in her family. Rock shares heart-wrenching moments and the positives ADHD brings, likening it to a 'washing machine of woes.'

The podcast discusses the announcement of a new book addressing ADHD misunderstandings in women and girls, offering support and understanding for those with late diagnoses or struggles with their ADHD.

Dr. Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist specializing in ADHD, discusses managing overthinking, people-pleasing, RSD, emotional dysregulation, shame, anger, and sleep. Topics include hidden costs of repressing emotion, differences in how men and women cope with inadequacies, emotional dysregulation in undiagnosed individuals, struggles of undiagnosed ADHD girls and boys in different life stages, benefits of ADHD diagnosis, evolutionary reasons for overthinking, tips for falling asleep with ADHD, managing intrusive thoughts, and link between ADHD and various challenges.

Authors Rich & Rox share insights on ADHD in relationships, music industry struggles, trauma connections, and family dynamics. They discuss managing stress, sobriety in rock music, and embracing ADHD eccentricities. The conversation also touches on neurodivergent challenges, negative core beliefs, impulsivity in business ventures, and the creation of the Dubby app.

Neuroscientist TJ Power discusses dopamine hacks for ADHD, morning routines, natural dopamine hits, human connections, sex vs porn biochemistry, genetic vs behavioral ADHD, body doubling, and more. Learn about happiness chemicals, oxytocin, and the evolutionary impact of dopamine.

Dez Rock, a late diagnosed ADHD woman, shares her journey and lessons learned. Topics include exploring acceptance of ADHD diagnosis, navigating friendships as neurodiverse individuals, challenges of conforming to societal norms, and embracing neurodiversity.

Alex sits down with Dr Ayan Panja, an NHS doctor of 25 years, to reveal the secrets to manage ADHD Shame. Topics:00:00 Trailer01:36 How long have you been a doctor?02:58 Why have so many people been missed for so long?05:55 Does ADHD medication work?06:27 Is shame common with ADHD?09:47 Why does trauma affect longevity?14:08 How shame can present different before and after diagnosis 17:27 The hidden costs of shame 23:02 How to flood yourself with self compassion 35:11 Self medicating ADHD37:47 The Washing Machine of Woes42:59 ADHD item (sunglasses)44:06 Closing advice on ADHD Shame 47:58 Most impulsive thing Follow Dr Ayan on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/Visit Dr Ayan's website 👉 https://www.drayan.co.ukSupport ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices