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    ADHD Chatter

    ADHD 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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    Latest Episodes:
    No. 1 Autism Professor: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Adults! Aug 10, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Luke Beardon is a leading autism researcher, author and senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University who has spent more than 30 years working alongside autistic people and their families.


    In this episode, Luke reveals what autism can actually feel like from the inside, from masking and rehearsing conversations to sensory overwhelm, burnout and the exhaustion of constantly trying to fit in.


    He explores why so many people go decades without realising they’re autistic, what happens when you mask for so long that you lose sight of who you really are, and why the parts of yourself you spent a lifetime hiding may never have needed fixing in the first place.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:23 Why Luke dedicated his life to understanding autism

    02:46 How can someone be autistic for decades without knowing?

    05:38 What high-masking autism actually looks like

    08:06 How early does autistic masking begin?

    10:21 The biggest misconception about autism in adults

    16:10 The biggest signs you’re masking autism

    17:37 Why autistic people rehearse conversations

    23:50 Why small talk can be so exhausting

    29:59 What sensory overwhelm actually feels like

    36:40 Why autistic people stim

    40:04 Tiimo advert

    41:31 The autistic behaviours people are made to feel ashamed of

    43:33 The hidden cost of masking autism

    46:39 What autistic burnout actually feels like

    49:58 Can you mask for so long that you lose yourself?

    51:27 When the mask becomes your personality

    57:54 Are you really an introvert, or could you be autistic?

    01:00:05 The Washing Machine of Woes

    01:03:17 A Letter to My Younger Self


    Buy Dr Luke’s books πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Luke-Beardon/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ALuke%2BBeardon


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Order Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    6 Obscure Signs Of Autism That Psychiatrists Secretly Look For | Dr Amber Sadiq Aug 03, 2026
    Show notes

    What if the things you've criticised yourself for your entire life... weren't flaws at all?


    What if struggling to make simple decisions, feeling overwhelmed by change, or caring so deeply about fairness weren't personality quirks, but signs your brain has been working differently all along?


    Today I'm joined by Dr Fareeha Amber Sadiq (known as Dr Amber), Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director at Eleos Clinic. She has assessed hundreds of autistic individuals and has helped countless people finally understand why they've always felt different.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:54 Why Every Decision Feels So Overwhelming

    06:24 Why Autistic People Need Predictability

    09:04 Why Injustice Feels Physically Painful

    19:19 When You Can't Start... But Can't Stop Either

    23:17 The Secret to Switching Between Tasks

    25:43 The Autism Trait Everyone Calls Laziness

    27:33 The Shutdown Nobody Sees

    32:57 Tiimo Advert

    34:17 The Hidden Reason Some People Can Mask for Decades

    36:08 Why So Many People Don't Realise They're Autistic

    41:14 How Masking Slowly Erases Your Identity

    43:13 The Most Emotional Part of an Autism Assessment

    45:15 The Moment People Realise They've Been Masking Their Entire Life

    50:56 The One Sentence That Makes Psychiatrists Think "Autism"

    54:15 The Autism Assessment Reactions I'll Never Forget

    57:22 Washing Machine of Woes (Audience Questions)

    01:03:02 A Letter to My Younger Self


    Download Dr. Sadiq’s free guide, Could This Be Me?, which explains why so many autistic adults were missed for decades, and what clarity could look like for you πŸ‘‰ https://www.eleosclinic.com/wondering


    Find Dr Sadiq on Instagram πŸ‘‰ https://www.instagram.com/eleos_clinic/


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Order Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    The 4 Types Of Autistic Masking (97% of People Only Know The 1st Type) Jul 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Do you want to know what autistic masking actually feels like from the inside?


    Dr Carly Jones MBE is one of the world’s leading autistic advocates. Diagnosed as autistic in adulthood after both of her daughters were diagnosed, she has spent nearly two decades improving the lives of autistic people through policy, education and lived experience.


    In this episode, Carly explains what masking actually feels like from the inside, why so many autistic people learn to hide who they are from childhood, and the emotional cost of spending years pretending to be someone else.


    Together, we explore people pleasing, self-abandonment, loneliness, burnout, and the difficult journey of discovering who you really are after decades of masking.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:56 The Mask You Didn't Know You Were Wearing

    09:31 Is Your Brain Protecting You Without You Knowing?

    11:42 The Childhood Moment You Learn It's Safer Not To Be Yourself

    14:50 What Rejection Does To The Autistic Brain

    18:23 Mask #1

    22:25 The Day You Stopped Showing What You Loved

    27:01 Mask #2

    30:19 When People Pleasing Stops Being Kindness And Becomes Survival

    34:25 The Moment You Start Abandoning Yourself

    37:29 Tiimo advert

    38:48 Mask #3

    41:39 What If You're So Good At Reading People... You Forget Who You Are?43:34 Mask #4

    46:43 How People Can Think You're Fine While You're Falling Apart

    48:28 The Loneliness Nobody Talks About In Autism

    51:07 The Warning Signs Your Mask Is About To Break

    57:49 How To Start Taking The Mask Off (Without Losing Yourself)

    01:01:19 Why Letting Go Of The Mask Feels So Terrifying

    01:08:37 How To Know What's Really You... And What's Just Survival

    01:11:47 The Lie Neurodivergent People Blame Themselves For

    01:16:27 "I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore."

    01:18:50 A Letter To My Younger Self


    Visit Carly’s website πŸ‘‰ https://drcarlyjonesmbe.uk


    Find Carly on Instagram πŸ‘‰ https://www.instagram.com/drcarlyjonesmbe/


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's Sunday Times Best-selling book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Buy Alex's No.1 Sunday Times Best-selling book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e



    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber



    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    3 Signs You've Hit Clinical Burnout And Should Seek Help | Dr Jo Perkins Jul 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Burnout doesn't always look like a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like pushing through, feeling numb, forgetting who you are, or wondering why everything suddenly feels so much harder.


    I'm joined by Dr Jo Perkins, an eminent Chartered Psychologist who supports senior business professionals and organisations to develop effective strategies to optimise psychological performance. Dr Jo explains how burnout develops, why so many people miss the warning signs, and why it can hit people with ADHD especially hard.Together, we explore the difference between being tired and having a nervous system that can no longer recover, the hidden role of masking, and what real recovery actually looks like.


    If you've ever thought, "I'm just exhausted," but suspect it's something more, this conversation could change the way you understand burnout.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    02:10 The Biggest Lie About Burnout

    03:51 Burnout Before You Realise It’s Happening

    05:17 Does Burnout Hit Suddenly or Build Up?

    06:23 Why People Miss the Warning Signs

    09:33 How Bad Burnout Can Really Get

    16:16 Do We All Have a Breaking Point?

    17:20 When Your Body Stops Recovering

    19:00 Tired vs Burnt Out (Big Difference)

    21:24 When You Stop Feeling Like Yourself

    24:38 Why Burnout Makes ADHD Worse

    29:43 Tiimo Advert

    31:43 Can Masking Cause Burnout?

    36:46 When to Seek Professional Help

    38:44 The #1 Warning Sign of Burnout

    40:26 Can You Fully Recover from Burnout?

    41:47 The Biggest Recovery Mistake

    43:17 A Letter to My Younger Self


    Visit Jo’s website πŸ‘‰ https://drjoperkins.com


    Find Jo on LinkedIn πŸ‘‰ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-perkins-46b943


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Order Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    The ADHD Hack I Learnt From 8 Years In The Military - ADHD Is A Curse... Until You Learn It Jul 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Why do so many people with ADHD spend their lives trying to earn their worth? How do you know if you're masking? And why do even the most successful ADHD adults still feel like they're failing?


    In this episode, ADHD coach and former British Army soldier Rich Forbes explains the hidden emotional burden of ADHD, how to spot masking, practical strategies for managing rejection sensitivity, and why the right environment can change everything. Before becoming an ADHD coach, Rich served for eight years in the British Army, bringing a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and what it really takes to thrive with ADHD.



    Chapters:



    00:00 Trailer

    03:33 Why ADHD Makes You Feel You Have to Earn Your Worth

    05:00 The Hidden Cost of Constantly Proving Yourself

    07:53 The Moment Everything Finally Made Sense

    09:10 The Saddest Thing People With ADHD Tell Themselves

    10:16 The Grief Nobody Warns You About After ADHD Diagnosis

    11:01 Why ADHD Diagnosis Hurts Differently at Every Age

    17:00 How to Tell If You've Been Masking Your Entire Life

    18:54 Maybe You're Not the Problem, Maybe It's Your Environment

    21:04 Is Masking ADHD's Biggest Challenge?

    25:06 What Years of Masking Really Costs You

    28:22 The Emotional Weight ADHD Adults Carry Every Day

    31:37 Tiimo Advert

    32:56 How to Calm Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

    34:52 A New ADHD Hack That Changes Everything

    38:52 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough With ADHD

    40:16 The Advice Every ADHD Adult Needs to Hear

    42:33 The One Thing ADHD Adults Need to Stop Blaming Themselves For

    48:03 Why Successful Women With ADHD Still Feel Like Failures

    54:46 The Biggest Myth About ADHD in Women

    58:18 A Letter to My Younger Self



    Find Rich on Instagram πŸ‘‰ https://www.instagram.com/richforbes_adhdcoach



    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter



    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817



    Order Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e



    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    5 Signs You're A High-Masking Autistic With ADHD (AuDHD Expert Explains) Jul 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr Khurram is a world-renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and the author of Explaining AuDHD.


    In this episode, he explains what AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) really feels like beyond the diagnostic labels, why so many people spend years masking their traits, and the emotional cost of living without understanding themselves.


    We explore the hidden signs of AuDHD, why so many people feel broken, misunderstood, and lonely, how an AuDHD diagnosis can transform relationships and identity, and what it truly takes to stop masking and start thriving.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:43 The AuDHD contradiction nobody talks about

    04:14 What people with AuDHD are terrified of being judged for

    06:29 The AuDHD assessment Dr Khurram will never forget

    07:37 What almost every AuDHD adult blames themselves for

    08:32 Why so many people with AuDHD think they're a bad friend

    10:01 The hidden danger of never finding your AuDHD tribe

    10:34 Why masking AuDHD is so exhausting

    13:43 The most heartbreaking part of living with AuDHD

    16:22 Why loneliness feels different with AuDHD

    19:10 Why partners often misunderstand AuDHD

    22:07 Tiimo advert

    23:59 5 hidden signs you're masking AuDHD

    25:03 How an AuDHD diagnosis changes relationships

    30:13 The moment you realise your whole life was masking

    34:45 What AuDHD burnout really feels like

    36:45 The true cost of never unmasking AuDHD

    39:08 Stop fighting your AuDHD brain

    40:56 Why so many people with AuDHD believe they're broken

    45:07 If you were diagnosed late, you need to hear this

    45:42 The hardest part of living with AuDHD

    47:10 A letter to my younger self


    Dr Khurram on LinkedIn πŸ‘‰ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-khurram-sadiq


    Dr Khurram’s book πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explaining-AuDHD-Guide-Autism-ADHD/dp/1804369489


    Dr Khurram on Instagram πŸ‘‰ https://www.instagram.com/fomosapien666/?hl=en


    Book to see Dr Khurram in clinic for an ADHD assessment πŸ‘‰ https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/in-person-adhd-assessment/


    For an Autism assessment πŸ‘‰ https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-autism-assessment/


    For a combined ADHD and autism assessment πŸ‘‰ https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Trauma Expert: 3 Oddly Specific ADHD Trauma Issues Jun 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Ella McCrystal is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist who helps people understand how early life experiences shape the nervous system, self-worth, relationships, and the way we move through the world.


    Together we explore the hidden link between ADHD, trauma, masking, rejection sensitivity (RSD), and why so many people with ADHD feel like they have to become someone else just to be accepted. We also discuss how trauma can make ADHD symptoms feel even more overwhelming, why masking is often a survival response, and what healing can actually look like.


    If you've ever wondered who you really are beneath the mask, this episode is for you.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:16 How do you separate who you are from who you've had to become to survive?

    04:02 The childhood experiences that teach people to mask

    13:18 Why ADHD can make you more vulnerable to abuse

    17:10 How trauma can intensify rejection sensitivity (RSD)

    21:29 Why rejection hurts people with ADHD so deeply

    23:49 How to calm your nervous system when RSD is triggered

    30:07 Tiimo advert

    31:26 Is masking actually a survival response?

    36:01 What happens when you finally stop masking

    37:55 Why masking leaves so many people feeling lonely

    40:42 How to find your people and stop feeling alone

    44:32 The one thing people with ADHD need to stop apologising for

    47:53 The biggest lie people with ADHD have been taught about themselves

    52:11 The message every person with ADHD needs to hear

    54:05 A letter to my younger self


    Visit Ella’s website πŸ‘‰ https://ellamccrystal.com


    Find Ella on Instagram πŸ‘‰ https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal/


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Oxford Scientist: 3 Proven Ways To Supercharge ADHD Brains Jun 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr Sarah Warley is an Oxford-educated psychologist who discusses evidence-based ways to manage ADHD. By examining the scientific literature, she suggests 3 ways to supercharge your ADHD.



    Chapters:



    00:00 Trailer

    01:19 How zinc and copper affect ADHD

    04:11 Specific foods that help with zinc and copper deficiency

    05:45 What it really feels like to live with ADHD

    07:36 What actually helps a ADHD brain become regulated

    09:21 How The Moro Reflex Helps ADHD Brains

    14:32 What parts of ADHD cause the most shame

    17:28 How RSD can be improved with supplementation

    19:09 The unique ADHD experience of loneliness

    21:06 Tiimo advert

    23:52 Why masking feels safer than showing your true self

    26:21 What are the long term consequences of masking

    32:22 Audience question: diet tips for ADHD brain

    33:57 Any tips to manage the challenging traits of autism

    35:33 Any diet tips for someone with ADHD going through menopause

    37:10 A letter to my younger self



    Visit The Key Clinic πŸ‘‰ https://www.thekeyclinic.co.uk



    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter



    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817



    Order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e



    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber



    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Rich & Rox: "We've Never Spoken About This Before!" The Secret That Nearly Ended Us Jun 15, 2026
    Show notes

    ADHD Love are a neurodivergent married couple and global internet phenomenon with millions of followers online. But this is a side of Rich and Rox you’ve never seen before.


    In one of their most honest conversations yet, they open up about the reality of navigating ADHD, autism, masking, intimacy, alcohol, marriage, and the challenges that come with being a neurodivergent couple. We discuss whether ADHD and autism have ever put a strain on their relationship, how their traits clash behind closed doors, Rich’s autism diagnosis, whether either of them could actually be AuDHD, the ups and downs of planning a wedding, and the surprising theory that changed how they understand themselves.


    This is a raw and revealing conversation about love, diagnosis, identity, and what it really takes to make a neurodivergent relationship work.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:40 Has ADHD & Autism Ever Strained Their Marriage?

    07:27 When ADHD & Autism Clash

    15:21 Rich's Autism Diagnosis Story

    17:05 The Autism Traits Hidden in Plain Sight

    18:35 Did Rich Use Alcohol to Mask?

    19:01 Life After Dropping the Mask

    20:05 Has Rich Changed Since His Diagnosis?

    24:03 Is Rox Actually AuDHD?

    31:53 Is Rich Actually AuDHD?

    38:26 Tiimo Advert

    39:45 Planning a Wedding as a Neurodivergent Couple

    43:23 Breaking the Silence on Intimacy

    49:50 Rox's HRT Journey

    58:28 The Cherry Tree Theory Explained

    01:13:45 Biggest Secrets & Quickfire Questions

    01:22:19 Audience Questions

    01:28:42 A Letter to My Younger Self


    Buy The Cherry Tree Theory πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/ADHD_Love


    Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription πŸ‘‰ https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter


    Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817


    Buy Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e


    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


    DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Psychiatrist Who's Diagnosed 10,000 Women With ADHD & Autism: "THIS Still Shocks Me!" - Dr Shyamal Mashru Jun 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr Shyamal Mashru is an award-winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert who has treated thousands of people with ADHD.


    Drawing on years of clinical experience, he shares one of the most honest and comprehensive conversations we've had about the realities of living with ADHD. We explore the emotional impact of diagnosis, why so many people with ADHD grow up believing they're broken, the loneliness and rejection sensitivity that often go unnoticed, and the identity crisis that can follow unmasking.


    We also discuss shame, addiction, burnout, AuDHD, ADHD medication, depression, and the life-changing power of finally understanding yourself.


    Chapters:


    00:00 Trailer

    01:27 The Most Life-Changing ADHD Diagnosis Story

    03:52 The Emotions Nobody Warns You About After an ADHD Diagnosis

    05:18 Why People With ADHD Believe They're Broken

    06:48 The Damage of Spending Decades Thinking You're the Problem

    08:24 The ADHD Assessment That Saved a Life

    12:23 Why Self-Understanding Changes Everything

    14:12 The Pain of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

    18:34 The Loneliness of ADHD Nobody Talks About

    20:45 The ADHD Identity Crisis After Unmasking

    22:22 Tiimo Advert

    23:42 A Quick Test to See How Much You're Masking

    27:27 When Shame Leads to Addiction

    31:37 How Common Is AuDHD?

    36:48 Why ADHD Burnout Can Appear Out of Nowhere

    38:38 What Happens When You Stop Masking?

    40:16 Does ADHD Medication Change Your Personality?

    41:41 Can Untreated ADHD Cause Depression?

    42:50 A Letter to My Younger Self


    Dr Mashru runs the ADHD Health Clinic where you can be seen by him πŸ‘‰ www.adhdhealthclinic.co.uk


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    Producer: Timon Woodward

    Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

    Trailer editor: Ryan Faber


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