ADHD Chatter

Jo Perkins is a Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. In this bitesize clip, Dr. Jo explains why people with ADHD struggle with 'overcompensating', how we can manage it, and how we can all increase our self belief and beat imposter syndrome.

This week, Alex chats with Neuroscientist, Nicole Vignola. Have you ever lied down in bed, and suddenly got a racing mind? This episode will give you the solutions and the techniques to sleep peacefully without anxious thoughts consuming your mind. Topics:00:00 Trailer01:36 Let’s start with a really simple question that can apply to all of us, why do we need sleep? 02:46 Why do our ADHD minds just not shut up when we bed down for the night. I get my most creative thoughts at 3am! Is there a reason for this?04:34 Do our dreams serve a purpose? 05:22 Are there ways we can tell how much sleep we need and if we’re getting enough just from day to day function? Do food cravings mean we need more sleep, for example? 06:32 How much sleep do we need and what unravels if we don’t have enough sleep?08:04 If we are sleep deprived, what are the negative effects and how does it affect our stress hormones like cortisol? 08:47 What happens to our brain after a great night's sleep and why do we need that?10:35 Does catching a quick nap throughout the day, on the train or whether, help to re-level ourselves? Or should we withhold and wait till night time to sleep?17:12 Do people with ADHD need more sleep than Neurotypicals? 17:34 Sleep deprivation is used as torture, which says it all! What happens to us if we are severely deprived of sleep?19:17 ADHD Item20:42 Your book21:46 What helps us sleep; is there a good proven remedy to unwind?30:09 Is there a difference between stress and anxiety?32:15 Sleep and having an intimate partner. Evolutionary, do we sleep better if there is someone we love close by?35:08 Do you have 3 tips for us to really increase the chances of us improving our sleep?35:41 For the mothers listening, 37:13 What other beneficial effects does a good sleep routine have that we might not even realise? 37:31 Do you see a common cycle revolving around phones, lack of sleep and coffee the next morning and does this affect our mental/physical wellbeing? 38:30 Washing machine of woes (ADHD Agony aunt)47:38 Most impulsive thingBuy Nicole's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SXL5N4274FCX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AIxpDxpxEEdvvfsHFoxFMTg-3usU-6VA_XgG4zugBJfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.krlJ_TPHO7Uu-lMkURzDivdxYjkGNRrLW5nD8GcYnRU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rewire+nicole+vignola&qid=1722898806&sprefix=rewire+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1Follow Nicole's Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nicolesneuroscience/Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

Kate Spicer dissects her late ADHD diagnosis (only 2 months ago) and shares many lessons she's learnt. This episode is painfully relatable but also full of hope, humour and insights.Kate is a lifestyle journalist who has written for Vogue, the Sunday Times, The Times, the Daily Mail and the Evening Standard.Topics:00:00 Trailer01:21 You have a very amusing nickname for your Brain. What is it? And why do you call it that?05:14 Have your family accepted your diagnosis?14:10 Internal narratives leading to dark places20:49 Relationships24:59 What’s been your biggest realisation since your diagnosis28:35 Were you worried ADHD medication would numb your creative mind?30:14 Kate’s experience with hallucinagentics37:07 Are you sensitive to criticism?47:13 Your ADHD item51:06 Do you think there’s a link between ADHD, RSD and the pursuit to be beautiful52:55 Can you - for the benefit of our male listeners - just briefly describe what being undiagnosed ADHD is like at school from your perspective as an adolescent female trying to find her way?56:45 What do you think are the 3 most confusing attributes about yourself that someone who doesn't understand ADHD would have trouble understanding about you?01:01:35 Your most impulsive thingRead Kate's substack 👉 https://katespicer.substack.com/archiveFind Kate on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/spicerlife/?hl=en-gbSupport ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

Alex chats with Dr Mark Rackley, a leading psychologist who specialises in ADHD. Dr. Mark shares his proven techniques to manage overthinking, perfectionism and people pleasing.Follow Dr Mark 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/?hl=en-gbSupport ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

Alex chats to Sara Pascoe & husband, Steen Raskopoulos! Does Sara have ADHD? Stay tuned to find out!Topics:00:00 Trailer01:38 So let's clarify the dynamics first, which one of you has ADHD or do you both?02:49 Sara, what ADHD traits do you notice most in Steen?06:59 Do you have memories of extreme impulsivity from the dating phase of your relationship12:53 Now for the fun part, Steen, do you think Sara has ADHD?17:59 Steen, what did you benefit from by getting a diagnosis?19:40 Did you go through a grieving process?24:02 Do you tend to attract neurodivergent people in your life, Sara?26:51 Navigating ‘shame’ within the family dynamics 28:48 Sara’s unofficial, just for fun, ADHD test33:31 Dealing with rejection at work and in your marriage 42:18 Washing machine of woes45:10 The ADHD Item50:45 Your book is entitled "Weirdo" and even though it's a novel, are there auto-biographical references and did you feel "weird" growing up?54:14 How do you think both of you being comedians plays a part in your relationship and more specifically - arguments in relationships?56:50 Is there a huge overlap in comedy and being neurodivergent?58:20 In your experience on the comedy scene, do you think being a comedian goes hand in hand with trauma and/or depression?59:18 We had Paul Whitehouse on a few weeks ago and he said he sees a lot of comedians "waving the ADHD flag", do you tend to notice this in the comedy community?01:01:44 Impulsive thing Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

Alex chats with Matt Hancock, the former UK Health Secretary, on a range of important issues affecting the Neurodivergent community. Topics:00:00 Trailer 01:28 How much consideration was there for the neurodiverse community when considering putting the country into Lockdown04:56 In the past few years you've come up against a lot of pressure, did that give you a new sense of empathy with regards to people who have felt misunderstood their whole life, i.e in this case, the neurodivergent community?08:25 Washing machine of woes10:22 You've been outspoken about Dyslexia, but do you think you stray into the realm of any other neurodivergent behaviours? 13:47 How is it that a clearly very bright person such as yourself can miss being dyslexic until the age of 18 or 19?15:26 What measures can be taken within the schooling system to make sure these Neurodivergent behaviours are recognised from an earlier age?16:27 Advice to parents if the school doesn’t take neurodiversity seriously 20:41 How do you think not being diagnosed impacted your personal progression and development?26:45 How can teachers identify the unique learning requirements of individual children30:42 What plans would you enforce to reduce the NHS ADHD diagnosis waiting list?35:31 What would you say to a child that feels ‘different’38:25 How parents can help their child find their passion 39:35 When you were Health Secretary, did you think ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions were taken seriously by the powers that be and if not, why do you think that was?41:36 Much like ADHD, I think people can often have a reductive view on what Dyslexia is. What do you think is involved in Dyslexia that people don't know about? 46:00 I don't know what the exact statistics are, but around 0.5% of the population went to Oxbridge. You were at Oxford and openly say you have dyslexia. Even with that holding you back, what is it about the rest of your brain that got you into the most prestigious university in the world?48:14 You must have seen neurodivergent people at Oxford with some incredible minds, diagnosed and presumably undiagnosed. Do you think excelling to an unusual degree, in one particular area, is actually dependent on neurodivergence? 48:56 I remember reading an interview with an ex-CIA agent who said the CIA are predominantly made up of Neurodivergent people and I can only assume it's true of the MI5 because they have a propensity to connect ideas that a cognitively typical person wouldn't. If Neurodivergence is such a beneficial force if channelled correctly, why has screening taken so long to employ in schools?53:45 Should people put ADHD on their CV56:44 What can we all do to convince companies of the benefits of a neurodivergent workforce 60:25 Why have the neurodiverse community been missed for so long01:04:06 ADHD item01:05:06 What has the last 5 years taught you about humanity?01:06:09 Closing advice for the neurodivergent community Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

Alex chats to Dez Rock, a CEO of a major company, but also a woman who is coming to terms with her late diagnosis, and how so much FINALLY makes sense. Topics:00:00 Trailer 01:27 Being allergic to small talk06:16 Dinner with neuro-beige people 08:13 Dinner with neuro-spicy people 11:59 What does someone have to do in order to enter your inner circle 15:34 Masking18:23 Does status impact how your ADHD is perceived 21:46 Is it toxic to diagnose through Tiktok23:05 What made sense after your diagnosis24:47 Relationships 25:36 Neurodiversity in your family 26:16 How ADHD shows up in your marriage29:09 How has ADHD helped you being a mother30:31 Heart wrenching moments 33:53 How ADHD has served us as a species37:57 Washing machine of woesFind Dez on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dez-rock/Support ADHD Chatter:LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8QInstagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIrTikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGdThis episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.

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