Stay ConnectedADHD Chatter is the podcast for curious minds who want to understand why we think, feel and behave the way we do. Hosted by Alex Partridge, each episode brings together leading experts and powerful personal stories to explore ADHD, autism, mental health, psychology and the fascinating science of being human.
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Alex chats with Dr Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist who specialises in ADHD. Dr. Mark shares his techniques to manage overthinking, people pleasing, RSD, emotional dysregulation, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, shame, anger and sleep.
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:26 If a new patient were to come into your surgery, where would you start?
04:14 ADHD shame can lead to not wanting to share inadequacies, what is the hidden cost of repressing emotion?
07:19 What is happening in our brains when we experience RSD?
09:11 Is there a difference between how men and women deal with feeling inadequate through the school years?
10:44 How can emotional dysregulation manifest itself in a person who is undiagnosed?
16:34 A girl with undiagnosed ADHD, what might her struggles be in pre-pubescence, vs adolescence and then young adulthood?
19:46 And a boy with undiagnosed ADHD, what might his struggles be in pre-pubescence, vs adolescence and then young adulthood?
21:06 Do you think it's beneficial to have an ADHD diagnosis if someone is exhibiting characteristics of ADHD?
23:18 What reaction would you commonly see for someone who has had a diagnosis later in life?
25:47 Do you think there's an evolutionary reason that we as ADHDers overthink?
27:22 Is there a benefit to overthinking which no longer exists and otherthinking is a hangover of human nature?
30:47 3 tips to help a busy ADHD mind fall asleep
35:48 How to manage your intrusive thoughts
39:57 Washing machine of woes
43:09 The link between ADHD and perfectionism
46:32 How to assert boundaries and stop people pleasing
51:17 What are 3 major traits someone with ADHD has trouble controlling that negatively affect their lives?
52:01 How do you think feeling inadequate at school can affect people in their later life?
52:53 We spoke previously and you mentioned how some schools are really well versed in ADHD and others aren't. Where are the schools who are not so good at dealing with ADHD going wrong?
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Alex welcomes back Rich & Rox, two-time Sunday Times best selling authors, creators of the body doubling app called Dubbi and founders of the globally recognised brand, ADHD Love!
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
02:16 What have you been up to and what have you learned about yourselves in the past 7 months!
06:48 Have you had any huge ADHD realisations since we last had you on? Either Rox about your own ADHD, or Rich as a close observer of ADHD?
09:45 So, no ADHD diagnosis for you yet Rich?
13:44 Rich, are there still things you just have trouble understanding about ADHD no matter how often they're explained?
15:34 Rox, be honest, when was the last time you used ADHD to get out of an argument?
28:02 Rich, which one of Rox’s ADHD traits is most likely to cause an argument in your relationship?
31:51 What does a good day look like in your household?
34:36 What does a bad day look like?
35:39 Sobriety and how that’s impacted Rox’s music career
39:48 How do you manage RSD when navigating the music industry?
44:11 I've always wanted to ask a musician, what do you think the association between ADHD and music is?
46:58 Has taking to the stage again dug up anything within you, either insecurities or passion for performing?
50:08 So Rich, when was the last time you had a moment of "Thank god Rox is NOT neurotypical" and you found yourself really cherishing Rox's eccentricities?
52:09 Do you consider that ADHD could be trauma related?
56:30 Rox, has your father now accepted your diagnosis?
60:13 Rox, my producer has a personal question for you…
01:03:46 The ‘ADHD item’ segment
01:05:47 Why your new book is called ‘Small Talk’
01:20:38 Do any heartwarming stories from your audience spring to mind?
01:24:08 Washing machine of woes
01:31:18 Your most impulsive thing
Buy their latest book, Small Talk 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMALL-TALK-negative-beliefs-neurodivergent/dp/1529915422/
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TJ Power is an esteemed neuroscientist, international speaker, and co-founder of Neurify, an organisation at the forefront of the mental health sector providing accessible and scientifically-backed teachings to enhance the management of mental health.
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:49 Let's start with the very basics. What are the 4 happiness chemicals we have as human beings?
03:03 Let's talk about Dopamine. When it comes to dopamine, what are the differences in someone with ADHD vs someone without ADHD?
03:38 As an example, back when we were cavemen and cavewomen, where would our dopamine highs be coming from?
05:54 What does the perfect morning routine look like for someone with ADHD
07:11 Dopamine sources to avoid
09:24 What is Effort dopamine vs Non-effort dopamine?
10:25 How to get natural dopamine hits
11:22 The perfect pre-bed routine for better sleep
14:27 Ice bath demonstration
17:23 What part do real human in-person connections with family and friends play on the ADHD brain with regards to our biochemistry?
19:49 The biochemistry behind maintaining friendships
21:38 Oxytocin and intimacy
23:39 Optimal time to have sex for better sleep
25:30 What is the difference in our biochemistry when a person has sex vs when they watch pornography?
28:40 Can you explain the difference between genetic vs behavioural ADHD in the current day and why there might be some overlap there?
30:12 Washing machine of woes
34:57 The biochemistry behind body doubling
36:22 Certain people with ADHD who might be high-functioning and successful, what do you think they are doing right?
38:07 How does our pursuit for dopamine in ADHDers increase the risk of addiction
43:36 Are coffee and dopamine related?
46:56 The biochemistry of Rejection Sensitivity
52:23 What does your knowledge of dopamine teach us about our eternal pursuit of happiness?
55:38 Most impulsive thing
Visit TJ's website 👉 https://tjpower.co.uk
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In this weeks Diary of late diagnosed ADHD woman, Alex chats to Dez Rock, who shares her late ADHD diagnosis story, and the lessons she's learnt along the way.
Watch the full episode 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nT2hBaZHY&t=463s
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Alex sits down with Dr Ayan Panja, an NHS doctor of 25 years, to reveal the secrets to manage ADHD Shame.
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:36 How long have you been a doctor?
02:58 Why have so many people been missed for so long?
05:55 Does ADHD medication work?
06:27 Is shame common with ADHD?
09:47 Why does trauma affect longevity?
14:08 How shame can present different before and after diagnosis
17:27 The hidden costs of shame
23:02 How to flood yourself with self compassion
35:11 Self medicating ADHD
37:47 The Washing Machine of Woes
42:59 ADHD item (sunglasses)
44:06 Closing advice on ADHD Shame
47:58 Most impulsive thing
Follow Dr Ayan on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/
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Alex sits down with Neurodiversity Consultant, Matt Gupwell, to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:34 RSD Explained
03:32 The difference between RSD and Emotional Dysregulation
10:38 What are your biggest triggers?
11:59 Has RSD interfered with your working relationships?
15:35 RSD in relationships
26:46 Long term strategies
32:04 Is it hard for Neurotypicals to understand RSD?
33:40 Washing machine of woes
37:46 What is Alexithymia?
43:25 Theories as to the genesis of RSD
45:43 The HALT Theory
51:09 Your ADHD item (juggling balls)
56:33 How RSD is depicted on social media
59:18 The positive side of RSD
01:02:24 Closing advice
01:08:46 Your most impulsive thing
Visit Matt's website 👉 https://www.thinkneurodiversity.co.uk
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In this week's bitesize clip, Holly Morris shares her experience of living as a late diagnosed ADHD woman.
Relatable, emotional and inspirational in equal measure.
Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AaYW3nNTTiMzQe8mHr22V?si=gfIMXJRnTDSv0TZtjRjjwg
Watch the full episode here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKmBCQ0IqCU&t=1399s
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This week, Alex sits down with ADHD Nutrition Coach, Amber Macintosh.
Amber explains what the perfect ADHD breakfast looks like, what foods may be detrimental to the ADHD brain, the 3 ADHD superfoods and SO MUCH MORE!
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:20 Joe Wick's latest ADHD comments
04:29 Types of ultra-processed foods that are bad for ADHD
06:12 The fundamental dietary building blocks for ADHD
11:30 Protein sources for vegans
14:34 The worst breakfast for ADHDers
16:52 Coffee, good or bad for ADHD?
18:52 Isn't a healthy diet expensive?
23:40 3 ADHD superfoods
31:52 Foods to avoid
36:29 Blood sugar levels and why they're important for us to understand
39:17 Why people with ADHD struggle with diet
42:07 What is the ADHD community misunderstanding about the connection between brain health and gut health
44:40 Do ADHDers need more calories to feed their faster rate of thinking
46:21 ADHD item
53:34 Busting diet myths
58:22 Washing machine of woes
01:02:46 What is the perfect '3 meals a day' plan for an ADHDer
01:06:06 Foods that help us sleep
01:10:25 Alcohol, good or bad for ADHD?
01:14:34 Your most impulsive thing
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In this week's bitesize clip, I speak with Karen Doherty, a relationship therapist who specialises in neurodivergent couples, to discuss strategies for RSD, and how to manage RSD in relationships.
Watch the full episode 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Opd8B4ipk&t=1421s
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This week, Alex sits down with Dr Mine Conkbayir and legendary comedian Paul Whitehouse.
Dr Mine has been diagnosed with ADHD, she thinks her husband has ADHD, but is Paul convinced? Tune in to find out!
** Correction to episode: Dr. Mine is NOT a neuroscientist. This was an error made by the ADHD Chatter team **
Dr Mine and Paul have something very exciting coming soon. Watch this space!
Topics:
00:00 Trailer
01:50 Is ADHD a product of nature or nurture?
11:13 Is Paul 'The Devil's Advocate'?
12:22 ADHD in comedy
15:10 Do you think Paul has ADHD?
23:25 RSD in your marriage
30:13 Is ADHD the wrong name?
33:55 How do you (Dr. Mine) deal with emotional dysregulation
34:29 The positives of ADHD
40:59 Friendships
42:47 Paul, where does your creativity come from?
51:24 ADHD item
52:17 Is a strong sense of justice an ADHD trait?
54:08 Washing machine of woes
59:59 How to cater to ADHD in schools
01:03:22 Your most impulsive thing
Find Dr. Mine on Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mine-conkbayir/
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