ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD

Paul and Martin are riddled with Adult ADHD and they wanna share.
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Welcome to ADHDville - an Adult ADHD Podcast—a place where two old friends (who’ve known each other for way too long) talk about the beautiful glittery chaos of ADHD. We’re here for the laughs, the stories, and yes, sometimes even advice… but don’t take us too seriously. Think of us as an ADHD park bench: plenty of space, no judgment, and maybe a squirrel or two. We chat about the wild ride that is adult ADHD, bring in the occasional guest for fresh perspectives, and somehow always end up on a completely unrelated tangent. We’re not professionals (unless you count professional over-sharers), we're all about real talk, big laughs, and a lot of “same!” moments. Grab a seat and join Paul and Martin (the co-mayors of ADHDville) on this hilariously messy journey!

  1. Episode 126 - ADHD & Being Weird: Are We Eccentric or Just Ahead of the Curve?

    6D AGO

    Episode 126 - ADHD & Being Weird: Are We Eccentric or Just Ahead of the Curve?

    Welcome back to ADHDville, the town where the detours are the main roads! 🛤️ This week, your co-ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, are taking a delightful detour into the basement to chat about something near and dear to our hearts: Eccentricity. 🕺 Are we "weird," or are we just neurologically gifted with a unique perspective that the world is slowly catching up on? From Martin's panic over "white mold" (spoiler: it was crystallized dog pee related 💀) to Paul's art school trauma involving the human tongue, we're unpacking why our brains are naturally drawn to the offbeat, the absurd, and the wonderfully strange. In this episode, we get into: 🐌 The glorious British eccentrics of our youth (Prince Scotland, anyone?). 🤯 That moment you realize you’ve lost the entire room on a mental tangent. 🇮🇹 Why moving abroad lets you unleash your inner weirdo (kilts in Italy, wut?). 🎨 Is AI killing creativity? And why the AuDHD community is the secret weapon to save us from a "vanilla" world. 🔧 Plus, Martin waves a spanner around for no reason. It's very on-brand.So, if you've ever been called "too much," "a bit odd," or been told "you're brave" for your fashion choices, this one's for you. Because in ADHDville, being off-centre is exactly where the interesting stuff happens. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever done?-------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals. #ADHD #ADHDville #Eccentric #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Podcast #Comedy #MentalHealth #BeingWeird #ADHDProblems #Creativity #FunnyAuDHD #YouTubePodcast #AuDHD #AudhdPodcast #Funny ADHD

    1h 7m
  2. Episode 125 - ADHD & Public Transport - The Dopamine, The Burnout, and The Random Buses

    MAR 3

    Episode 125 - ADHD & Public Transport - The Dopamine, The Burnout, and The Random Buses

    Ever zoned out so hard on a train that you forgot where you were going? Or stood at a bus stop, squinting at a tiny timetable, wondering if you’ve entered a parallel universe? Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, your co-ex mayors, Martin and Paul, are ditching the tractor and jumping on the bus (and the train, and maybe a ferry) to talk about the chaotic relationship between the AuDHD brain and public transport. 🚦 In this episode, we navigate: The Sensory Rollercoaster: From the rhythmic "wafting" scenery that sends us into a trance to the overwhelming fonts on the NYC subway that just feel wrong. The Planning Paradox: Why we hate rigid timetables but love the adventure of getting lost in a foreign city. The People-Watching Olympics: How a packed train becomes a dopamine feast for our hyper-observant eyes. Cuban Bus Hacks: Jump-starting a bus with strangers and paying for rent with a 2-kilo can of luncheon meat? Only in ADHDville. The Great Commute Ratings: Martin’s infamous 5-leg commute vs. Paul’s top-deck nostalgia. Is it a Dopamine Hit or a total Burnout?Plus, we’ve got another unhinged edition of The Quiz —featuring stimming sounds, air banjos, and a questionable lo-fi Swiss yodel. Hop on, grab a lemon ginger tea, and try not to miss your stop. -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

    1h 10m
  3. Episode 124 - ADHD & Aging - Masking to Not Giving a Damn

    FEB 24

    Episode 124 - ADHD & Aging - Masking to Not Giving a Damn

    Back in the room! This week on ADHDville, your favorite ex-mayors, Martin and Paul, are getting philosophical about ADHD and aging. Why does the algorithm suddenly think we need Tai Chi for the over-50s? Why does driving at night feel like a sensory nightmare? And why do we have less energy to mask, but also less of a damn to give? Martin and Paul dig into the science (and the comedy) of getting older with a neurodivergent brain. We explore why "object permanence" starts affecting your friendships, why recovering from a single glass of wine takes three days, and how all those years of overthinking finally pay off. In this episode: The physiological changes that make ADHD feel louder. Shrinking your world to control the noise. The ultimate burnout: Death (and parachutes). Quiz Time: Paul's "Guilty Pleasures" vinyl collection is exposed!Hit play and join the conversation. We promise you're not alone in feeling like you've lived three lifetimes. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode: ADHD and Public Transport! -------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

    59 min
  4. Episode 123 - ADHD And Love - Dopamine Hits, Hyperfixation, and Why We Love Differently

    FEB 17

    Episode 123 - ADHD And Love - Dopamine Hits, Hyperfixation, and Why We Love Differently

    In this episode of ADHDville, Martin and Paul are back in the (sexy) room to talk about everyone's favorite dopamine hit: love. Fresh off the back of Valentine's Day, the boys get real about what it's like to navigate romance, friendship, and intense connections when your brain is wired for hyperfocus and rejection sensitivity. Paul shares the legendary story of running a lamppost poster campaign just to find a girl he met on a bus—was it romantic or just "creepy"? We let you decide. Martin breaks down why our love is less like a paddle in the shallow end and more like swimming in a mountainous ocean of emotion. We also discuss: The difference between neurodivergent "love bombing" and the manipulative kind. Why the "shiny new toy" phase eventually wears off (and what comes next). Shakespeare's invented words and why we need a new dictionary for love. The quiz: Which historical figure proposed with a literal pros-and-cons list? (Hint: It involved dogs and in-laws).Plus, we rate love on the official ADHDville Dopamine vs. Burnout scale. Spoiler: It's a full 10/10 on both. 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: Would you find Paul's poster campaign romantic or creepy?-------------------------------------- ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

    1h 5m
  5. Episode 122 - ADHD and Mushrooms - Brains, Networks, and Zombie Ants 🍄🧠

    FEB 12

    Episode 122 - ADHD and Mushrooms - Brains, Networks, and Zombie Ants 🍄🧠

    Welcome back to ADHDville. Population: Us, and the 1,600 football pitches of fungus we apparently live on top of. This week, Ex-Mayors Martin and Paul finally answer the question you’ve all been asking: What do mushrooms have to do with ADHD? Spoiler: It’s not just about pizza toppings. We dive deep (and by deep, we mean we read some articles and then immediately got distracted) into the weird and wonderful world of fungi. Martin drops some knowledge on the gut-brain connection and how inflammation in your biome might be messing with your dopamine. Meanwhile, Paul reveals that he spent his time in Italy stalking mushroom hunters and laughing at them. In this episode, we discuss:- ADHD and the Gut: Is your second brain sabotaging your first one?- The Humongous Fungus: The 2,400-year-old network in Oregon that thinks like an ADHD brain. - Zombie Ants: The fungus that takes over ant brains (and why it’s strangely fascinating).- Neurospicy Connections: Why we click with strangers so fast (and why it’s not always romantic).- Microdosing Research: The Ivy League is studying this—but does it actually help us focus? (Spoiler: It’s complicated). PLUS: Was Paul’s on the back page of The Sun with Telly Savalas? We need to talk about it. If you’ve ever been told you think like a mycelium network, or you just really like mushrooms on your steak, this is the episode for you. 🔗 Subscribe so you don’t miss next week—we’re tackling ADHD and Love for Valentine’s Day.

    1h 5m
  6. Episode 121 - ADHD And Board Games - The "Magic Circle" Of Calm & Connection

    FEB 3

    Episode 121 - ADHD And Board Games - The "Magic Circle" Of Calm & Connection

    Ready to level up your understanding of ADHD? This week, your favourite ex-mayors of ADHDville, Martin and Paul, are rolling the dice on a brilliant topic: ADHD and Board Games! We’re cracking open the box on why games are a secret weapon for the neurospicy brain. Ever feel the magical focus of being "in the zone" during a game? Struggled with the infamous "two-move wall" in chess? Or used a card game to finally shut off the day's noise? From ancient Egyptian luck rituals to modern strategy epics, we’re exploring the stats, the science, and the sheer fun of how board games help with regulation, connection, and giving our busy brains a perfectly defined world to play in. All served with our usual casual chaos, personal stories, and a very questionable quiz. Subscribe to ADHDville for your weekly dose of insight and laughs. Drop a comment below – what’s your ADHD board game story? --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

    1h 9m
  7. Episode 120 - ADHD and Snacks.

    JAN 27

    Episode 120 - ADHD and Snacks.

    ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter! --------------------------------------- Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West. Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

    1h 2m
  8. Episode 119 - ADHD and Having a Cold / Man Flu / Bubonic Plague

    JAN 27

    Episode 119 - ADHD and Having a Cold / Man Flu / Bubonic Plague

    This week I have no laptop and no co-host so with one hand tied behind my back, here is a quick episode on what’s going on and I yabber on about ADHD and having Bronchitis.

    23 min
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Welcome to ADHDville - an Adult ADHD Podcast—a place where two old friends (who’ve known each other for way too long) talk about the beautiful glittery chaos of ADHD. We’re here for the laughs, the stories, and yes, sometimes even advice… but don’t take us too seriously. Think of us as an ADHD park bench: plenty of space, no judgment, and maybe a squirrel or two. We chat about the wild ride that is adult ADHD, bring in the occasional guest for fresh perspectives, and somehow always end up on a completely unrelated tangent. We’re not professionals (unless you count professional over-sharers), we're all about real talk, big laughs, and a lot of “same!” moments. Grab a seat and join Paul and Martin (the co-mayors of ADHDville) on this hilariously messy journey!

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  • Creator
    Paul and Martin are riddled with Adult ADHD and they wanna share.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Martin West & Paul Thompson 2023
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    ADHDville Podcast - Let's chat ADHD