You're Wrong About ADHD

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You're Wrong About ADHD

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    BONUS: Can you avoid the ADHD Tax?

    Sam isn't prepared to accept the ADHD Tax for himself, though he acknowledges it's a challenge for others. Katie, on the other hand, thinks it's impossible to avoid completely. In this bonus episode, they chat about why that is, share what they've learnt from their conversation with money expert Maddy Alexander-Grout and explore ways to manage the ADHD tax going forward. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

    14 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    S3 EP11: ADHD Tax: The real cost of having ADHD

    In this episode, Sam and Katie explore the ADHD Tax - the hidden costs that come with having ADHD. It’s estimated that people with ADHD lose over £1,600 each year to the ADHD tax. But it’s not just about the money. ADHD cause also have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing, leaving many people feeling ashamed, angry and overwhelmed. Sam and Katie speak to Maddy Alexander-Grout, personal finance expert and founder of the Mad About Money community, about what the ADHD Tax really looks like and, most importantly, how to manage it. We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK also have valuable resources, support and information on their websites. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK

    26 min

  3. 23 OCT

    BONUS: A Listener Special: Sonya Barlow on being your best self

    We got a message from entrepreneur and author Sonya Barlow who wanted to share her ADHD journey with us. Sonya moved to the UK from Pakistan when she was four years old and growing up, she always felt a little different. But it wasn't until much later that a doctor suggested she might have ADHD. In this episode, Sonya opens up about how her family have been an incredible support throughout her ADHD journey, why she decided not to get a formal diagnosis and how she's embraced ADHD with a refreshingly positive outlook. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

    23 min

  4. 21 OCT

    S3 EP10: The connection between ADHD and trauma

    There's lots of discussion around whether experiences like childhood trauma may be linked to ADHD. Some experts suggest that ADHD may be a coping mechanism developed in response to a trauma, or even that early trauma might trigger ADHD. Others, however, believe that while trauma can intensify ADHD symptoms, it can't cause it. Sam and Katie speak to Dr Max Davie, paediatrician and co-founder of ADHD UK to find out more. Sam and Katie will be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com. You can listen to Max's podcast, ADHD Science, here. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK have valuable resources, support and information on their websites for anyone who needs it. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK

    33 min

  5. 16 OCT

    BONUS: Knowledge is power

    Sam and Katie reflect on Monday's conversation with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within. It was a real lightbulb moment for them both. They chat about what they've learnt about the overlap between ADHD and Autism and why understanding more about neurodivergent conditions is so important. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

    11 min

  6. 14 OCT

    S3 EP9: How common is it for ADHD and Autism to overlap?

    Sam and Katie want to find out more about the connection between ADHD and Autism. They speak to Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within about how these two conditions can overlap. They also look at the diagnosis process and discuss why it's important to focus on people's individual symptoms rather than just the causes. Sam and Katie will be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK have valuable resources, support and information on their websites for anyone who needs it. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK

    28 min

  7. 9 OCT

    BONUS: I'm fed up of trying to manage my ADHD

    Coming to terms with ADHD is a real journey and managing it day in and day out can be exhausting. Sam has been struggling to come to terms with the realisation that he has ADHD for life. It's not going to go away, no matter how many strategies he puts in place. He opens up to Katie about how he's feeling. They reflect on the highs and lows of living with ADHD and why it's OK to have good days and bad days. This is an important reminder for anyone going through something similar - talking to a friend can really help. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything mentioned in this episode, help is available. Please contact your GP or the Samaritans on 116 123. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK also have valuable resources, support and information on their websites. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com

    16 min

  8. 7 OCT

    S3 EP8: Coping strategies we swear by (and what we're still figuring out)

    Managing ADHD is an ongoing process and finding effective coping strategies is key. Sam and Katie have gathered lots of simple (but brilliant) ways to manage their ADHD since starting You're Wrong About ADHD. They share what's working, what's not and what they're planning to try next. You can listen to our previous episode on coping strategies here on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts from. Sam and Katie will be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com. The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK have valuable resources, support and information on their websites for anyone who needs it. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK

    26 min
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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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