ADHD Beyond The Label

Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds
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Is ADHD a roadblock to success, or could it be a hidden superpower in business and life?
 ADHD is often misunderstood, reduced to stereotypes of inattention and distraction. Yet, some of the world’s most successful business leaders and creatives have been diagnosed with the condition. In this insightful series, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds challenge common misconceptions, speaking with high achievers from business and media about their real-life experiences with ADHD.

  1. 1D AGO

    TJ Powers | Neuroscientist | ADHD Brain: Dopamine, Focus & Thriving in a Digital World

    In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, hosts Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds sit down with neuroscientist and bestselling author TJ Power to explore the science behind attention, motivation, and mental wellbeing in a hyper-digital world. Together, they unpack how modern lifestyles are reshaping our brain chemistry, especially dopamine and what that means for people living with ADHD. TJ introduces his groundbreaking DOSE framework, offering practical, science-backed strategies to rebalance the brain, improve focus, and build sustainable habits. From “phone addiction” to attention burnout, this episode challenges the way we think about ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a system that can be understood, supported, and optimised. If you’ve ever struggled with focus, motivation, or feeling overwhelmed in a world designed to distract you, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and hope.

    40 min

  2. MAR 14

    High Energy, Deep Purpose: Pandora Christie on ADHD, Authenticity & Finding Your Path

    Radio presenter Pandora Christie joins Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds for a vibrant and deeply personal conversation about curiosity, creativity, and the possibility of ADHD.From thriving in the fast-paced world of live radio to reflecting on friendships, focus, and self-understanding, Pandora explores what it means to recognise neurodivergent traits later in life.The conversation goes far beyond broadcasting. Pandora opens up about her childhood experiences of homelessness, the resilience of her mother, and how those experiences fuel her mission to support vulnerable communities today.Together they explore ADHD in women, the importance of diagnosis and self-awareness, and how understanding your brain can transform chaos into purpose.This episode is an honest, high-energy journey about identity, compassion, and embracing who you truly are.

    34 min

  3. MAR 7

    Belonging on Her Own Terms: Marie Weidlich’s ADHD Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy | ADHD Beyond the Label

    In this powerful episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds are joined by Marie Weidlich, a fintech marketing professional, fashion creator, and ADHD advocate whose journey spans continents, challenges, and transformation. Born and raised in Brazil before moving to London, Marie spent years feeling like she didn’t belong. From severe bullying at school and the loss of her grandfather to suicide, to navigating life undiagnosed with ADHD while building a career in the City, Marie’s story is one of resilience, determination, and self-discovery. After receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis as an adult, everything began to make sense. With a new sense of self-empathy and clarity, Marie not only rebuilt her own narrative but also turned her experience into action, launching a petition that sparked discussion in the UK Parliament about improving access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Alongside her advocacy and career in fintech, Marie also built London Fashion Today, a global fashion and travel platform that has empowered thousands of women to travel, create, and express themselves. This is a deeply honest conversation about identity, resilience, and what happens when someone finally understands themselves and uses that understanding to create change for others.A story of survival, purpose, and empowerment you won’t want to miss.

    41 min

  4. FEB 28

    ADHD & The Addictive Brain: From Chaos to Conscious Pause | Emily Syphas | ADHD Beyond the Label

    “You kind of live in an oxymoron when you’ve got ADHD.” In this powerful and deeply honest episode of ADHD: Beyond The Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds sit down with Emily, hospitality leader and founder of the sober-curious community Sober & Social to explore the addictive patterns that can quietly shape an ADHD life. From drinking at 12 to thriving in nightlife culture, Emily shares how alcohol and drugs became a way to quiet a noisy brain. What started as curiosity evolved into self-medication, a common but rarely unpacked ADHD trajectory. But this isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s about awareness. It’s about hyperfocus turning into burnout. It’s about swapping substances for work obsession. It’s about dopamine, community, caffeine, kettle chips… and mushroom coffee. It’s about learning that the ADHD brain doesn’t stop being “addictive”, it just learns where to place its energy. In a candid conversation, the trio explore: - Why ADHD and addictive behaviours are so closely linked - The progression from alcohol to drugs — and the rarely discussed reversal - Hyperfocus, burnout and “productive addiction” - The power of community in recovery - Choosing healthier dopamine sources - And why taking a conscious pause might be the bravest move of all Emily’s journey isn’t about erasing her addictive side, it’s about understanding it, befriending it, and directing it with intention. This episode is honest, hopeful and incredibly relatable for anyone who’s ever swung between extremes. Because sometimes growth isn’t about doing more. Sometimes it’s about pressing pause.

    36 min
  5. DIVERSE TEAMS PRODUCE UNPARALLELED OUTCOMES | Marisa Poster | Episode 13 | ADHD Beyond the Label

    FEB 23

    DIVERSE TEAMS PRODUCE UNPARALLELED OUTCOMES | Marisa Poster | Episode 13 | ADHD Beyond the Label

    Marisa Poster is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, GBEA Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and co-founder of PerfectTed. Diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, she turned to matcha as a replacement for coffee. When she moved to the UK and couldn't find it anywhere, she built the solution herself. Today, PerfectTed is Europe's largest matcha brand and the second biggest importer of matcha globally after Starbucks. In this episode, she joins ADHD 360 CEO Dr Phil Anderton and co-host John Reynolds to talk about what ADHD really looks like in the workplace. From masking to momentum, systems to self-awareness, Marisa shares how her diagnosis became the framework for how she leads. This is not a story about overcoming a challenge. It is a reframing of what ADHD can offer when it is understood, supported and allowed to thrive.

    35 min
  6. Alex Partridge | Episode 14 | ADHD Beyond the Label

    FEB 23

    Alex Partridge | Episode 14 | ADHD Beyond the Label

    This episode of ADHD Beyond the Label features Alex Partridge, founder of UniLad and LADBible, and host of ADHD Chatter, where he speaks with experts, psychiatrists and public figures about the many sides of ADHD. Alex was diagnosed with ADHD at 34. By that point, he had built two of the UK's biggest media brands, but still didn't feel settled in himself. In this conversation, he speaks with ADHD 360 CEO, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds about the version of success people saw, and the quieter struggles they didn't. About years spent shape-shifting to fit in, chasing validation, and questioning why none of it ever felt quite right. It's not a story of overcoming. It's a story of understanding. And how the right diagnosis can completely reframe the way we see ourselves, both past and present.

    46 min
  7. THE REAL SUCCESS IS WHO I AM TODAY | Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen | ADHD Beyond the Label

    FEB 23

    THE REAL SUCCESS IS WHO I AM TODAY | Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen | ADHD Beyond the Label

    From an art-school project at 50 to one of the UK's fastest-growing beauty brands, meet Maxine Laceby, CEO and co-founder of Absolute Collagen. This week on ADHD Beyond the Label, Maxine Laceby joins hosts Phil Anderton and John Reynolds to share how a kitchen-table experiment became Absolute Collagen, the award-winning marine collagen brand founded by women, for women. Maxine shares how her ADHD has been both a challenge and a driving force: Impulsivity that pushed her to take bold, game-changing risksHyperfocus that fuelled her relentless drive for growthResilience built through a turbulent childhoodTogether, they unpack the lessons of entrepreneurship, the link between ADHD and creativity, and what it truly takes to embrace being different, in life, in business, and in yourself.

    32 min

  8. FEB 23

    Neurodivergence might be the engine behind progress | Dex Hunter-Torricke | ADHD Beyond the Label

    ‘Neurodivergence isn't a brake on progress - it might actually be the engine behind it.’ In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton & John Reynolds talk with Dex Hunter-Torricke. Dex has worked directly with some of the biggest names in tech, Eric Schmidt at Google, Elon Musk at SpaceX, Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook. He's seen up close how innovation accelerates when neurodivergent thinkers are not only welcomed, but empowered. Dex believes that all but one of his big-tech bosses were likely neurodivergent - and in Silicon Valley, that's not something people hide. It's often a headline strength. Neurodivergence is credited as a driver of creation, disruption, and problem-solving. (Of course, hyper-focus and intense work cultures can also lead to burnout - a conversation for another day). But outside that ecosystem, especially in the UK, neurodivergence is still too often masked, misunderstood, or surrounded by stigma & shame. And that has consequences: • ideas unspoken • innovation lost • potential untapped There's so much we could learn from the way Silicon Valley elevates difference rather than burying it under rigid protocols and one-size-fits-all HR performance reviews. Today, alongside recently joining the HM Treasury board, Dec is using his platform, experience and extensive networks to take n some of humanities most urgent challenges.

    33 min
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Is ADHD a roadblock to success, or could it be a hidden superpower in business and life?
 ADHD is often misunderstood, reduced to stereotypes of inattention and distraction. Yet, some of the world’s most successful business leaders and creatives have been diagnosed with the condition. In this insightful series, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds challenge common misconceptions, speaking with high achievers from business and media about their real-life experiences with ADHD.

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  • Creator
    Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds
  • Show Website
    ADHD Beyond The Label

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