The ADHD and Me Podcast
FaktaVitenskapA monthly podcast which aims to raise awareness of what it’s like to live daily with ADHD through the people most affected by it. The host, ADHD Girl, has lived with and researched ADHD for 25 years. She welcomes guests who have all been affected by ADHD in some way, from parents to teachers to spouses and experts.This podcast is associated with the ADHD educational website ’ADHD and Me’
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- The Biology of ADHD (00:30:04)
In this episode, ADHD girl delves into the biology of ADHD with a scientist. Looking at things such as how DNA can have an impact, why the food we eat can play a factor and why ADHD impacts everyone differently.
- Emotional Regulation (00:27:52)
In this episode ADHD Girl talks to an ADHD coach who has had their own journey of understanding emotional regulation from both a personal and professional perspective. It's something that's massive for anyone who is neurodiverse, but something that isn't talked about all that often, join us as we have the discussion.
- Tapping into the Unconscious (00:24:10)
Join ADHD Girl as she talks to Keira, an expert on hypnotherapy, about what a great treatment it is for ADHD. Keira offers both a professional and personal perspective.
- Sense of Self (00:29:12)
ADHD girl chats to Julia, a business entrepreneur who has developed a clothing line for those with sensory needs. Not many people talk about sensory processing disorder but it's very much linked to many with ADHD and autism.
- That ADHD Music Flow (00:27:54)
We chat to Patrick Boylan, an LA pianist who has collaboratively designed new software to help ADHDers learn to play piano via https://museflow.ai use the discount code ADHD50 to get 50% off for life when signing up. If you're an ADHDer who loves music you won't want to miss this!!
- Talk of the Teens (00:26:44)
In this episode, ADHD girl talks to Australlian pyschologist Leanne Tran about the difficulties of navigating being a teenager with ADHD and how their parents can help them.
- The Mental Health Side (00:28:44)
Join ADHD Girl and coach Caitlin as we talk about the expectations of the holiday season when it comes to managing ADHD, as well as managing mental health when it comes to having ADHD in general.
- The Warrior Parent (00:28:34)
In this podcast episode, ADHD girl talks to the very definition of someone who many would class as 'A Warrior Parent' Someone who had to go to seemingly extreme lengths just to ensure their child had access to equal opportunities in education.
- Food Glorious Food (00:18:54)
In this episode we talk to an ADHD coach about their relationship with food and try to establish why it is ADHDers have such a complex relationship with eating habits.
- Relationships: We are Family (Part 3 of 3) (00:26:57)
In the final part of the managing relationships discussion with ADHD coach and entrepreneur Shane Thrapp, we talk about how to navigate romantic relationships and how to parent when you have ADHD.
- Relationships: Ride or Die Friends (Part 2 of 3) (00:18:03)
We continue the discussion with ADHD coach and entrapreneur Shane Thrapp about they key to managing ADHD relationships. In this episode we look at being able to mantain boundaries and have effective friendships.
- Relationships: It's Complicated (Part 1 of 3) (00:23:53)
We talked to ADHD coach and entrepreneur Shane Thrapp about the difficulty of navigating relationships when you are neurodivergent. In this first of three parts, we discuss why it's such a struggle in general for those of us with ADHD.
- Working with ADHD (00:29:03)
ADHD Girl talks to the ADHD Career expert Shell Mendelson to gain an insight into how someone with ADHD can thrive in their career and workplace.
- Guilty of ADHD? (00:28:20)
In this podcast episode, ADHD Girl seeks the answer to an all important question; why do so many people in prison have ADHD? In an interesting discussion with an ADHD expert court witness, the link between prision reform and the way in which ADHD is understood and managed by society becomes shockingly clear.
- Decluttering ADHD (00:24:42)
Join ADHD Girl and an ADHD coach, who specialises in managing mess, as they unpick the messy parts of what it is to have ADHD; physically, emotionally and mentally.
- Behind the Mask (00:24:58)
In this episode, we look at the very common but relatively unknown coping strategy of 'masking' which is used by ADHDers and many others with additional needs. We talk to a parent and child about how masking has affected them as individuals and also as a family.
- Three Women & a Baby! (00:26:41)
In this month's podcast episode ADHD girl is joined by two parents who discuss what it's like raising a child with ADHD and all the things that come with it. We're also joined by a special little guest star who just couldn't help but joining in with his comments (noise).
- To Medicate or Not to Medicate (00:20:13)
In this month's podcast episode ADHD girl talks to a guest who made the decision not to medicate her daughter for the focus part of her ADD because the doctor couldn't justify why it was needed. Join us as we look at the pro and cons of medication as a form of treatment without passing judgement on what is a very indivdualised decison.
- The ADHD Label (00:24:33)
ADHD Girl and a person who suspects they have ADHD but don't necessarily feel they need the diagnosis or the label discuss some of the important points around having ADHD. They also discuss whether the label can help or hinder progress.
- The 2023 Christmas Special (00:24:09)
Join ADHD girl and her friend Ricky, as they discuss all things Christmas and how it's impacted by their ADHD.
- The ADHD Medication Crisis (One off special) (00:24:40)
All the latest information on the current shortage of ADHD medication, containing interviews with parents whose children are being affected, a pharmacist who is seeing the frustration on the front line and we also hear the government's response to the situation.
- A Failing System (00:23:09)
In this episode, ADHD girl explores the Special Educational Needs (SEN) system in place in the UK and how this affects children with ADHD. To do this she attended a local SEN reform protest, spoke to a parent who feels like the system has let three of her children and also with a special educational needs coordinator about the difficulties of navigating the system as part of her role in three different schools.
- Journey to Diagnosis (00:19:56)
In this episode, three guests talk about the difficult processes they had to undertake to get themselves or their child diagnosed. They also talk about what the ADHD label means to them. ADHD girl also reveals why having ADHD now means more to her then it did when she was first diagnosed 25 years ago.