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Bitesize: 3 Vital Lessons on RSD, Medication & ADHD management (From A Late Diagnosed ADHD Woman)
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Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'.
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"I don't feel empathy. People think I'm rude!" - Luisa Collins Dissects Late ADHD Diagnosis
01:26:06|Do you want to remove the internal monologue that's holding you back? Do you want to overshare without caring what anyone thinks? Do you want to have zero anxiety and fearlessly conquer the world? Luisa Collins is all of that, and more!Luisa also co-hosts the LuAnna podcast.Chapters:00:00 Trailer 00:49 Dedication01:00 A message from out sponsor: Tiimo app03:35 Why was it important for you to come on ADHD Chatter?07:03 Luisaâs ADHD item reveal09:23 When was your first memory of feeling different?15:10 What were your thoughts on ADHD before you were diagnosed? 20:31 Do you feel empathy?22:30 How did you feel when you got your ADHD diagnosis?24:46 What positive feedback have you had from your peers, colleagues and. family revolving around your character28:15 And what negative feedback have you had?29:18 Do you overshare?30:29 What is it about you that made you pursue Entrepreneurship and what is it about you that made you a successful one?40:17 What is it about you that made you venture into reality TV43:48 Do you think there is a lot of Narcissism in Reality TV?45:53 Have your opinions ever landed you in trouble?42:22 What are the negative and positive effects of whirlwind fame taking its toll on the dopamine seeking ADHD brain?47:08 Luisaâs ADHD item explanation 53:17 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The Washing Machine of Woes)57:22 Have you had any struggles with addiction in your past?58:21 The neurodivergent VS neurotypical dinner party scenario01:01:35 The Alien scenario 01:03:59 What film characters have ADHD01:18:50 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)01:20:56 Behind the scenes clips, posting the letter & signing the âout of the boxâ canvasGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon WoodwardThe No.1 ADHD Expert: How To Master Your ADHD - Dr Ned Hallowell
01:50:56|Dr Ned Hallowell is a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and the world's No.1 authority on ADHD. Today he shares how you can master your ADHD without medication, beat RSD, manage addiction, improve sleep, make better connections, stop intrusive thoughts, and so much more!Chapters:00:00 Trailer01:01 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 03:52 Nedâs ADHD item reveal 04:22 Do you have ADHD, and if so, when was your first memory of feeling different?26:36 How to unmask after a late ADHD diagnosis 29:37 In the most basic terms, what could the right medication do to the ADHD brain from taking it from where it is, to where it could be?32:26 You studied at Harvard and have a fantastic education with regards to psychiatry and impressive experience as a psychiatrist. How much do we NOT know about ADHD and the human brain in general?36:55 From one of your talks I remember you saying people with ADHD aren't good self-observers, why do you think that is and what leads you to say that?40:25 What is the cost on others if a person isn't able to self-reflect?44:03 Do you believe the opposite of addiction is connection?45:59 On the spectrum of ADHD, what is an example of moderate to severe symptoms on this scale?52:47 Is there a difference, in how people feel despair, between the sexes, male and female?57:18 How to combat the phrase âEveryone has ADHD these daysâ01:00:13 Have you managed to come to any theories as to why - evolutionary speaking - ADHD brains might have evolved?01:03:02 Why is getting distracted easily a good thing?01:03:47 ADHD Item explanation (how to manage overstimulation)01:14:59 How to stop intrusive thoughts affecting your sleep01:18:09 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The Washing Machine of Woes)01:20:59 Does R.S.D serve an evolutionary purpose?01:22:54 What does ADHD look like if managed wrongly01:24:46 What does ADHD look like if managed correctly?01:30:39 What are the costs in relationships of undiagnosed ADHD? 01:37:39 How can one harness their ADHD to progress in their life?01:39:07 How can someone find out whatâs important to them 01:41:41 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)01:43:02 Behind the scenes clips & signing the âout of the boxâ canvasDr. Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com/ Buy Ned's books đ https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon WoodwardBitesize: The origins of RSD & how to conquer it
12:08|Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) plagues many people with RSD. Dr Samantha Hiew PhD, founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert, explains where RSD comes from and how you can manage it effectively.5 Simple Tricks to HACK Your ADHD - Dr James Kustow
01:17:29|Dr James Kustow is a leading London-based Consultant Psychiatrist and a trained integrative psychotherapist, working in one of the few specialist NHS Adult ADHD services in the capital. Chapters:00:00 Trailer01:09 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo03:53 ADHD item reveal04:21 Is there a displacement of energy in someone with ADHD in which they use energy in places that Neurotypical people might not and is there a knock on effect onto their physical health because of this?07:02 How have you seen undiagnosed ADHD impact a person's mental health and then their physical health?08:36 How to unmask after an ADHD diagnosis 13:06 What is the solution for RSD18:54 How to stop being a people pleaser 20:52 Is there a theme you've noticed with regards to the time in a person's life when they might come to you for an ADHD diagnosis and why would that be?29:03 Why is ADHD so objectively hard to prove to a cynic who might not think it's a legitimate diagnosis?32:00 What would you say to someone who says ADHD doesn't exist and isn't a legitimate diagnosis?33:44 What are the 3 biggest ADHD myths that you'd like to debunk if you could?34:58 Do you notice with patients that you diagnose a change in their state of mental health after they've been given a reason for their behaviour?38:37 ADHD item explanation (night owl)43:29 The ADHD agony aunt (Washing machine of woes)49:46 How do I know if I've got Executive Dysfunction, or if I'm just lazy AND how can I explain this to my partner who might just think I'm making excuses?52:50 How to THRIVE with ADHD56:36 Can you explain exactly what emotional dysregulation is and if it might vary from sex to sex?01:03:15 Can a person hack their ADHD to become more productive?01:08:38 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)01:10:03 Behind the scenes clips + signing the âout of the boxâ canvasBuy James's book đ https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Thrive-Adult-ADHD-Productivity/dp/1785044524Visit The Grove Practice đ https://www.thegrovepractice.com/profle/dr-james-kustow/Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon WoodwardBitesize: 3 ADHD Strategies To Unlock âGod Mode Productivityâ - Dr Alex George
08:07|Dr Alex George, the UK's mental health ambassador, shares his 3 tips to thrive with ADHD"Fitting in is BORING!" - Amy Spalding Dissects Late ADHD Diagnosis
41:37|Amy is best known as the breakout star from BBCâs groundbreaking queer reality show I Kissed a Girl. Today, she brutally opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and shares the many realisations she's had along the way.Chapters:00:00 Trailer01:01 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo03:29 ADHD item reveal03:53 So, a question that might have some layered answers, but, when was your first memory of feeling different?06:22 Did your ADHD diagnosis mean a lot to you?09:15 Is there a high proportion of neurodivergence in the gay community from your experience?10:05 And did I read somewhere that both of your sisters are gay? Are they both also neurodivergent too?10:18 What was your parent's response to firstly the collective Neurodivergence?11:58 How do you think you would have coped through your various iterations of learning that you're "different" without the support of your siblings?13:56 What is the importance to you of surrounding yourself with your âtribe"14:57 Have you ever been told you're "too much" for someone, either as a friend, or as a partner, or in the dating world?16:14 ADHD struggles17:34 How do you personally deal with heartbreak?18:45 And how would you describe real love from your own personal emotionally complex ADHD mind's experience?20:48 ADHD item explanation21:39 The ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes)24:48 What led you to become part of the Reality TV show "I Kissed A Girl" and why did you choose to do it?26:57 I don't know how the edit the show, but I imagine things are changed and fabrciated a bit to fulfill a certain narrative. For someone with ADHD and maybe RSD, that's a huge risk to take.28:12 How has the social media response been and has it impacted you or your family either negatively or positively? 32:09 How does RSD manifest in your and is it something you've had to struggle through your whole life?33:03 Having spoken to you now, I'd say you're the image of confidence. What insecurities might you have that you think you've done such a great job in masking that nobody would ever guess you think them about yourself?34:40 The feeling of not fitting in a box must be something quite familiar to you now! What advice would you give to someone who doesn't feel like they are fitting in when they are desperate to?35:36 What is it about you and your character that has been able to navigate through so many "against the grain" moments in your life and come out the other side so confident and happy?36:19 What is your life after the show going to be like in terms of the parts you can control (i.e what are you going to do with your new found stardom) and the parts you can't control (i.e being known for a Reality TV show)? 37:45 What is it about being ADHD that you'd miss hugely if you were to suddenly become Neurotypical overnight?38:36 A letter from the previous guest39:40 Behind the scenes footage, posting the letter & signing the âout of the boxâ canvasFind Amy on Instagram đ https://www.instagram.com/amy_spalding/?hl=enGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon WoodwardBitesize: Sara Pascoe & husband share ADHD marriage survival tips
20:20|Legendary comedian, Sara Pascoe & comedian husband, Steen Raskopoulos, share how ADHD shows up in their marriage and how they cope.EXCLUSIVE: Martine McCutcheon dissects ADHD diagnosis for the first time
01:45:53|Martine McCutcheon is an actress, best known for her roles in Eastenders & Love Actually, but today she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis.Chapters:00:00 Trailer 01:20 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo04:39 The ADHD item reveal05:13 A simple question to start, but an important one, when was your first memory of feeling different?08:26 Your upbringing in Hackney was tumultuous to say the least. Do you think, from memory, your childhood is linked to your ADHD in any way?09:27 Why do you think you were diagnosed so late in your life?21:07 You started performing very early in your life. How was it as a child to be a performer and how did that detract from your academia?28:15 Many viewers of the podcast will of course recognise you from Eastenders as the iconic character Tiffany. 30:34 What is the pressure like being in the UKs most watched Soap Opera for such a long run?34:00 Itâs quite rare for an actor to be broadcast so consistently to a whole nation and be known so well for that role and it must be very surreal, how did your RSD deal with this particular strain of fame and interactions with the public & press?37:31 Do you find yourself having been drawn to other neurodivergent minds either personally or professionally? 43:16 Does ADHD affect your ability to learn acting lines44:46 A huge thing we speak about often on the podcast is imposter syndrome. Have you ever experienced this and did you experience this leaping from a Soap Opera into a Hollywood movie?49:53 Now you've been diagnosed with ADHD, if you could sit down and have a word with a younger version of Martine just at the moment she's been told she'll be on the country's most beloved Soap Opera, what would you say to her?  56:41 A message from our sponsor: Stasis 58:09 Have you grown to love yourself, feel comfortable in your own skin and everything that entails and did that journey start pre-diagnosis? Or with the diagnosis?01:05:44 How does your anxiety manifest itself and has this been a struggle in your past?01:14:27 Reflecting on My Fair Lady01:20:31 ADHD item explanation 01:22:02 The Washing Machine of Woes01:24:16 Youâve been away from the public eye for a while, has that been good for you?01:27:56 In hindsight, do a lot of your behaviours make sense to you now that you have an ADHD diagnosis and if so, which ones? 01:29:50 How would your children describe your ADHD and various neurodivergent eccentricities?01:31:37 Why was it important to come on here and discuss it today?01:33:49 If you could sit down and have one conversation with one person from your past, with the fresh perspective of being diagnosed with ADHD, who would it be with and why?01:38:34 Letter from previous guest (rules to live by)01:40:00 Behind the scenes clip & signing the âout of the boxâ canvasGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeDo you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatterValid for US customers onlyProducer: Timon Woodward