Podcast

The ADHD and Me Podcast

Education, Science, Social Sciences

A monthly podcast which aims to raise awareness of what it’s like to live daily with ADHD through the people most affected by it. The host, ADHD Girl, has lived with and researched ADHD for 27 years. She welcomes guests who have all been affected by ADHD in some way, from parents to teachers to spouses and experts.This podcast is associated with the not-for-profit educational platform 'ADHD and Me' where the aim is to put the person(al) back into ADHD.

Social Sciences chart
#173
Episodes
32
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
27 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

32 episodes, newest first

  1. How to Succeed in ADHD Bussiness

    Episode 32

    Show notes

    ADHD girl talks to Sharlene, a successful bussiness woman who is neurospicy and shares her inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges by shifting her mindset.

    26 min
  2. Acceptance and Creativity

    Episode 31

    Show notes

    ADHD girl talks to a successful songwriter about how the highs and lows of a career in the music industry can be better suited to ADHD, and why acceptance is directly linked to creativity.

    30 min
  3. ADHD and Trauma

    Episode 30

    Show notes

    ADHD Girl talks to a woman recently diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to discover if there is a link between ADHD and trauma, more importantly how they influence each other.

    30 min
  4. Bridging the Gap

    Episode 29

    Show notes

    Here ADHD Girl talks to a parent who's raised five neurodivergent children and has first experience of the transistion between primary school and high school. The gap between these two settings is challenging for even neurotypical children to manage, but in this episode the parent and ADHD girl talk about how in most cases, for neurodivergent children, it's left to parents to bridge that massive gap.

    26 min
  5. The Auntie ADHD Complex

    Episode 28

    Show notes

    Join ADHD Girl in a more personal conversation with her auntie who suspects she also has ADHD. Together they talk childhoods, attitudes towards ADHD and hormones.

    17 min
  6. Therapy That Get's It!

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    ADHD Girl talks to a NHS therapist to see if therapy is well suited to ADHD and how it's changed over the years to become more inclusive.

    Below is a leaflet with further information, kindly provided by the NHS (full version available at:- https://adhdandme.org/nhs-talking-therapies/

    There is also a website link:- https://www.talkingtherapies.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/neurodivergent-people/

    23 min
  7. Understanding AuDHD!

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    ADHD Girl discusses what AuDHD looks like on a day to day with a parent who has had to fight for her son since he started primary school to get the support he needs.

    30 min
  8. ADHD Services: Private vs The NHS!

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    In this episode ADHD girl chats to Claire about her experience of getting a private diagnosis of ADHD, while looking at the dynamics of getting an assessment via the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.

    24 min
  9. The Equality Loophole

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    The ADHD CAREER COACH IS BACK! We welcome back the expertise and knowledge of Shell Mendelson, who works with neurodivergent people to help themselves in the workplace. This time we're talking about the DEI retraction, how employers can work with you; not against you and also what equality means in real practical terms.

    25 min
  10. The Biology of ADHD

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    In this episode, ADHD girl delves into the biology of ADHD with a scientist. Looking at things such as how DNA can have an impact, why the food we eat can play a factor and why ADHD impacts everyone differently.

    30 min
  11. Emotional Regulation

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    In this episode ADHD Girl talks to an ADHD coach who has had their own journey of understanding emotional regulation from both a personal and professional perspective. It's something that's massive for anyone who is neurodiverse, but something that isn't talked about all that often, join us as we have the discussion.

    28 min
  12. Tapping into the Unconscious

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    Join ADHD Girl as she talks to Keira, an expert on hypnotherapy, about what a great treatment it is for ADHD. Keira offers both a professional and personal perspective.

    24 min
  13. Sense of Self

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    ADHD girl chats to Julia, a business entrepreneur who has developed a clothing line for those with sensory needs. Not many people talk about sensory processing disorder but it's very much linked to many with ADHD and autism.

    29 min
  14. That ADHD Music Flow

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    We chat to Patrick Boylan, an LA pianist who has collaboratively designed new software to help ADHDers learn to play piano via https://museflow.ai use the discount code ADHD50 to get 50% off for life when signing up. If you're an ADHDer who loves music you won't want to miss this!!

    28 min
  15. Talk of the Teens

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    In this episode, ADHD girl talks to Australlian pyschologist Leanne Tran about the difficulties of navigating being a teenager with ADHD and how their parents can help them.

    27 min
  16. The Mental Health Side

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    Join ADHD Girl and coach Caitlin as we talk about the expectations of the holiday season when it comes to managing ADHD, as well as managing mental health when it comes to having ADHD in general.

    29 min
  17. The Warrior Parent

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    In this podcast episode, ADHD girl talks to the very definition of someone who many would class as 'A Warrior Parent' Someone who had to go to seemingly extreme lengths just to ensure their child had access to equal opportunities in education.

    29 min
  18. Food Glorious Food

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    In this episode we talk to an ADHD coach about their relationship with food and try to establish why it is ADHDers have such a complex relationship with eating habits.

    19 min
  19. Relationships: We are Family (Part 3 of 3)

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    In the final part of the managing relationships discussion with ADHD coach and entrepreneur Shane Thrapp, we talk about how to navigate romantic relationships and how to parent when you have ADHD.

    27 min
  20. Relationships: Ride or Die Friends (Part 2 of 3)

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    We continue the discussion with ADHD coach and entrapreneur Shane Thrapp about they key to managing ADHD relationships. In this episode we look at being able to mantain boundaries and have effective friendships.

    18 min

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