36 episodes
You're Wrong About ADHD Global Originals
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 80 Ratings
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Classic FM presenters Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around two years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside.
Join them every week as they explore what it's really like to live with ADHD, the highs and the lows and they’ll share tips and strategies on how they manage it. Across the series, they’ll also be speaking to expert guests to help bust some of the myths and misconceptions.
Get in touch, send your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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S2 EP18 BONUS: The small changes that can make a BIG difference to your life
Since starting the podcast, Sam and Katie have talked an array of experts who've shared some amazing advice. One thing that keeps coming up is how small changes can make a big difference to our lives. In this bonus episode Sam and Katie take a look back on their ADHD journey so far, sharing the lessons they've learned and the tips that have REALLY helped them.
To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK
Get in touch by sending your stories, questions and CONFESSIONS to ADHDpodcast@global.com
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S2 EP17: Jessica McCabe: How I overcame ADHD blame and shame
She's been dubbed the Queen of the ADHD Kingdom. Jessica McCabe is the genius behind the hugely successful YouTube channel, How to ADHD, which has over 1.7 million subscribers. Now, she's written a book packed with practical advice and tools, How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It, available now.
Jessica joins Sam and Katie for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of living with ADHD, from getting a diagnosis to tackling bad brain days and ultimately being kinder to yourself. This is a must listen for anyone looking for understanding, support and practical tips.
To learn more and access valuable resources, check out Jessica's YouTube Channel: How to ADHD
For more information about the ADHD diagnostic process, head to ADHD UK
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S2 EP16: Tired of feeling tired? THIS will help you sleep better
Struggling to get a good night's sleep? You're not alone, but getting it right can be life-changing. Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock joins Sam and Katie to debunk some of the myths around sleep. She explains how ADHD can impact your sleep, why you don't need to ditch caffeine completely and how screen time before bed might actually help you doze off.
Head to The Sleep Scientist to find out more about Dr Sophie.
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S2 EP15: How to use hyperfocus to your advantage
You're in for a treat this week! Dr Tony Lloyd is back in the studio, joining Sam and Katie for the final of our special episodes focusing on specific elements of ADHD. This time they look into hyperfocus.
Ever find yourself so absorbed in a task that you completely lose track of time? Or become so obsessed that you shut out the world around you? Dr Tony breaks down what hyperfocus is and the impact it can have on your work and home life. Plus he shares tips on how to channel it effectively and use it to your advantage.
To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation
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S2 EP14: Finding the best strategies to improve your concentration and memory
Dr Tony Lloyd from The ADHD Foundation is back in the studio! He joins Sam and Katie for the second of three special episodes focusing on specific elements of ADHD. This week they look at what is probably the most debilitating part of ADHD, inattentiveness. Dr Tony shares the signs to look out for and how to find the right strategies to help improve your working memory, concentration and focus.
To learn more and access valuable resources, head to: The ADHD Foundation
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S2 EP13: The link between ADHD, anxiety and depression
Please don't skip over this episode. We know it's longer than usual and that can be really off-putting but it's well worth your time. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we're tackling a very important topic: ADHD and mental health. Whilst ADHD isn’t a mental health condition, evidence suggests that if you have ADHD, you're more likely to experience difficulties with your mental health. It can be difficult to untangle what's going on inside your head, and it's not always easy to ask for help.
Vicki George is a clinical nurse specialist and founder of The ADHD Nurse. She joins Sam and Katie to share strategies for managing your mental health alongside your ADHD and offers advice on where to turn if you need extra help and support.
To learn more and access valuable resources, help and support, go to:
ADHD UK
The ADHD Foundation
Mind
Mental Health Foundation
This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or go to samaritan.org
Customer Reviews
So glad I found this!
There are so many ahah moments in these podcasts. Even things I didn’t see as connected but have been a problem for me, just thinking well that’s just how im made.. but in reality its a know struggle for many others.
I don’t have a diagnosis but have had my own suspicions of ADHD.
By chance I was given medication for daytime sleepiness which has off label uses to treat ADHD..
It was like a thick fog cleared from my head, I could think about details and plan things through in my head.. I felt engaged with my own thoughts. I will be seeking a diagnosis as other medication will possibly be better to help me. Recognising there are systems I can use to help my life is a positive direction I am now going in!
Thank you both!!
Wish I had discovered sooner
Somebody recommended this to me on 16Feb24. I was constantly in overwhelm and struggling to “accept” my ADHD diagnosis (nov23) and perimenopause exacerbating it The podcast makes me feel “normal” when I was being made to feel broken in a NT world Thank you, Thank You, Thank you
Apologies if this is a duplicate review (I am aperimenopausal adher)
Super podcast, essential listening for adults with ADD
Having just been diagnosed with ADD in my 40’s I have urgently needed more info to better understand the topic. The supportive nature of the podcast is great and info is provided in an easily digestible relatable way. This has really been essential in making me feel that I’m not alone and that there’s more ADD fish in the sea like me. Thank you to the hosts for candidly sharing their experiences, it has been invaluable to me.
May I also recommend to anyone else being diagnosed as an adult. Sharing your experiences with those you trust and love is essential to healing. Therapy and medication is very helpful. But don’t be afraid to learn about the topic, broader understanding of it will make life much easier. Reading, podcasts, ebooks are just some of the materials out there. Learning is power and you are as unique and special as anyone else!