ADHD Wise Podcast

Jannine Perryman

ADHD Wise Podcast is a welcoming, non-judgemental space for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and professionals who support them. Rooted in real conversation, this podcast brings together lived experience and professional insight to explore ADHD, broader neurodivergence, and the intersections that shape people’s lives. Each episode is designed to be useful, thoughtful, and accessible, without pretending to offer a magic wand or a one-size-fits all answer. This is not a space that tells you what to think. It is a space that offers information, reflection, and honest conversation, so you can think about what feels right for you. With guests who are experts in themselves and/or their field, ADHD Wise Podcast invites you to listen in as though you are right there at the table, part of something real. Come as you are. Listen as you are. Take what helps. Leave what doesn’t. Above all, this is a place to think, feel, reflect, and explore how to live well and wisely with ADHD.

  1. Episode 14: School Attendance Difficulties: School Says They’re “Fine”, But You Know They’re Not

    3 days ago

    Episode 14: School Attendance Difficulties: School Says They’re “Fine”, But You Know They’re Not

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine is joined by Louise Parker Engels from Define Fine for a powerful conversation about school attendance difficulties, neurodivergent children, parent blame, and what we really mean when schools say a child is “fine”. Together, they challenge the assumptions behind terms like EBSA and school refusal, exploring why many children are not avoiding school irrationally, but responding logically to environments where their needs are unmet. They discuss masking, burnout, trauma, attendance pressure, fixed penalty notices, reasonable adjustments, Section 19 provision, and the importance of listening to parents and children before things reach crisis point.. This episode is for parents who have been told their child is fine when they know they are not. It is also for professionals who want to think more deeply about school attendance, SEND, neurodivergence and what meaningful support should look like. Most of all, this is a hopeful episode. Our children are not broken. They are struggling. And with the right understanding, evidence, advocacy and support, there are many ways forward. Louise Parker Engels, Founder of Define Fine. Former teacher, parent carer advocate, trainer and consultant specialising in school attendance difficulties and barriers to education. https://www.definefine.org.uk Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    53 min
  2. Episode 13: ADHD, Divorce and Separation: What Every Neurodivergent Family Needs to Know

    25 Jun

    Episode 13: ADHD, Divorce and Separation: What Every Neurodivergent Family Needs to Know

    Send us Fan Mail Separation and divorce are hard for anyone. But when ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, executive functioning difficulties, financial overwhelm, parenting pressure and neurodivergent children are all in the mix, it can become even more complex. In this episode, Jannine is joined by Katy Harris, Founder of Mediation Matters Midlands, Family & Civil Mediator, Child-Inclusive Specialist, International Speaker, Trainer and Conference Host. Together, they talk honestly about what they wish more neurodivergent people knew before, during and after separation. They explore why court is not always the route to justice, why mediation can offer a more constructive starting point, and why children’s voices matter - without burdening them with adult choices. This is a conversation about vulnerability, trauma, power imbalance, family systems, and the particular risks neurodivergent adults can face in relationships and separation. But it is also a conversation about survival, recovery and becoming the person you once needed. Jannine and Katy speak from scars and bruises, not open wounds, with compassion, honesty and hope for anyone currently navigating a difficult separation or supporting someone who is. Please note: this episode includes discussion of divorce, abuse, court trauma, family breakdown and children’s distress. It is not legal advice, but it may help you feel less alone and more informed about your options. Katy's company profile. https://mediationmattersmidlands.co.uk/team/katy-harris/ Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    35 min

  3. 17 Jun

    Episode 12: Ryan Swain on misinformation, education, Tourette’s and the reality of living with ADHD

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine is joined by Ryan Swain for a raw, energetic and honest conversation about ADHD, misinformation, lived experience and what happens when neurodivergent people are misunderstood. Ryan has been speaking publicly about ADHD for many years, long before it became widely discussed on social media. Together, Jannine and Ryan explore the difference between sharing lived experience responsibly and turning ADHD into a trend, as well as the risks of glamorising ADHD or reducing it to a simple “superpower” story. The conversation moves through social media misinformation, diagnosis, medication, self-identification, co-occurring Tourette’s, school exclusion, PRUs, EOTAS, vulnerability, adolescence, and the need for more consistent and inclusive support across education and society. Ryan also shares the work he is doing through You, Me and ADHD, including his talks in schools and his commitment to helping young people understand ADHD from the inside out. The episode ends with Ryan’s powerful tornado analogy: ADHD, like a tornado, is a natural occurrence - but the environment around it can make all the difference. This is a conversation about ADHD beyond the slogans: real lives, real consequences, real strengths, and the responsibility to tell the truth well. Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    53 min

  4. 10 Jun

    Episode 11: Newly Diagnosed with ADHD: Relief, Grief, Self-Understanding, and What Comes Next

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine explores what it can feel like to be newly diagnosed ADHD or another neurodivergent profile might explain parts of your life. Diagnosis can bring relief, but it can also bring grief: grief for what might have been different if you had known sooner, anger about what was missed, and doubt about whether the diagnosis is really “true”. Jannine gently explains why this emotional process is normal, and why you are not newly neurodivergent. You are newly understanding yourself. She also shares her own journey of recognising ADHD through her daughter, whose ADHD diagnosis was added to an existing autism diagnosis at 19. At first, Jannine struggled to accept it, but later realised she had been wrong. This episode explores why shame is not a support strategy, why acceptance and commitment matter, how masking can be protective, and why unmasking needs safety. Jannine also talks about time blindness, the ebb and wave of ADHD energy, reasonable adjustments at work, rejection sensitivity, and the importance of finding people who understand. If you are newly diagnosed, waiting for assessment, recognising yourself through your child, or supporting someone you love, this episode is designed to be a steady place to start. Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    43 min

  5. 3 Jun

    Episode 10: You Are Not Alone: Neurodivergent Parenting, SEND Battles & Finding Your People

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 10 of the ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine is joined by Michaela from Spilling the Tea on Autism and ADHD for an honest, warm and powerful conversation about neurodivergent parenting, SEND, school struggles, advocacy, and what happens when parents are expected to become experts in systems they never asked to fight. Together, they reflect on the reality of raising neurodivergent children while also recognising their own neurodivergence, the loneliness many parents feel in school meetings, and the painful moment when you realise your child is not being understood, supported or kept emotionally safe. This episode explores why so many parents become advocates by necessity, how children can be harmed by compliance led systems, and why finding your people can be life changing. Jannine and Michaela also talk about children playing outside, online friendships, phones, safety, trust, and the importance of making sure our children know they can come to us with anything. This is an episode for parents, carers, professionals and anyone who has ever felt alone in the SEND system. The message is clear: you are not alone, even when the system makes you feel like you are. Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    49 min

  6. 27 May

    Episode 9: Why Time Gets Away From Us: Time Blindness in ADHD, Dyscalculia and Dyslexia

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Jannine explores time blindness across ADHD, dyscalculia and dyslexia,  and why difficulty with time is not laziness, carelessness or a moral failing. She reflects on the idea of “now” and “not now”, the difficulty many neurodivergent people experience with estimating time, reading clocks, sequencing tasks, managing transitions, and staying anchored in the day. From students struggling to return from breaks on time, to adults underestimating how long it takes to get from the front door to the desk, this episode unpacks the hidden layers behind time management challenges. Jannine also explores how dyscalculia and dyslexia can affect the way people read, interpret and mentally manipulate time, including analogue clocks, 24-hour clocks, “quarter to” language, and dates that feel too abstract to hold in mind. With a focus on acceptance, practical workarounds and reasonable adjustments, this episode asks what might change if schools, workplaces and society stopped assuming that everyone experiences time in the same way. It is a validating and practical listen for neurodivergent adults, parents, educators, employers and anyone who has ever wondered why time seems to get away from them. Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    37 min

  7. 20 May

    Episode 8: ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia: Riding the Wave Without Burning Out

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8, Jannine is joined by Vicky Flood for an honest, warm and deeply relatable conversation about living with “the big three”: ADHD, autism and dyslexia. Vicky shares her experience of late diagnosis, the relief of finally understanding herself, and the grief that can come with realising how much has been misunderstood for so long. Together, Jannine and Vicky explore how ADHD, autism and dyslexia can overlap, clash and create internal conflict, as well as how they show up differently from person to person. The conversation moves through burnout, sensory overwhelm, time blindness, emotional regulation, workplace expectations, supportive relationships, functional language, reasonable adjustments and the importance of not mistaking neurodivergent needs for excuses. At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder: we do not need to work harder to be more neurotypical. We need to understand ourselves more deeply, work differently, and learn to resource ourselves. Vicky’s North Star question is simple but important: What do I need right now? This episode is for anyone navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, late diagnosis, burnout, workplace challenges, or the ongoing process of self-understanding and self-acceptance. Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    41 min

  8. 13 May

    Episode 7: Man on Pause: ADHD, Masking and Men’s Mental Health

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7, Jannine is joined by Daran, the voice behind Man on Pause, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about ADHD, masking, men’s mental health, vulnerability, and breaking generational patterns. Daran shares why he created Man on Pause, how his ADHD and autism diagnoses have shaped his understanding of himself, and why men need safer spaces to talk about emotion, pain, addiction, friendship, fatherhood and identity. Together, Jannine and Daran explore what it means to become the adult you needed when you were younger, why resilience is not always the gift people think it is, and how neurodivergent people often learn to mask in order to stay safe. This episode is about pausing long enough to ask better questions: Who am I underneath the masks? What have I inherited? What do I want to pass on? And how can we make things better for the next generation? Support the show https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast https://www.adhdwise.uk

    44 min
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ADHD Wise Podcast is a welcoming, non-judgemental space for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and professionals who support them. Rooted in real conversation, this podcast brings together lived experience and professional insight to explore ADHD, broader neurodivergence, and the intersections that shape people’s lives. Each episode is designed to be useful, thoughtful, and accessible, without pretending to offer a magic wand or a one-size-fits all answer. This is not a space that tells you what to think. It is a space that offers information, reflection, and honest conversation, so you can think about what feels right for you. With guests who are experts in themselves and/or their field, ADHD Wise Podcast invites you to listen in as though you are right there at the table, part of something real. Come as you are. Listen as you are. Take what helps. Leave what doesn’t. Above all, this is a place to think, feel, reflect, and explore how to live well and wisely with ADHD.

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    Jannine Perryman
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  • Episodes
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