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"I was addicted to anxiety" - Susannah Constantine & daughter shed tears over ADHD realisations
Susannah Constantine is best known for being one half of Trinny and Susannah, but today she emotionally opens up with her daughter, Esme, about how ADHD has impacted their family. Susannah & Esme bravely share the many lessons they've learnt along the way.
Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:56 Dedication
01:05 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo
03:40 Which one of you has ADHD?
04:05 ADHD item reveal
04:26 Susannah, when was your first memory of feeling different
06:28 Esme, when was your first memory of feeling different?
08:56 Susannah’s alcoholism rock bottom moment
10:38 What keeps you sober?
12:16 Esme, when was your ADHD diagnosis
14:45 Susannah, what did ADHD mean to you before Esme was diagnosed
17:24 Esme, what's your experience of ADHD been as you've grown with it
21:03 Susannah, how do you feel when you see Esme in distress
22:38 Do you both ever clash with regards to the meaning of ADHD?
29:01 How anxiety manifests in you both
34:43 Susannah, did being famous make you anxious
38:46 Rejection sensitivity
48:54 A message from our sponsor: Stasis
50:45 ADHD item explanation
52:32 ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes)
56:55 Esme, how do you OWN your ADHD
57:30 Do you think Susannah has ADHD
01:00:04 Susannah, what helped you navigate through life
01:00:37 Self esteem issues amongst women
01:02:38 Suicide ideation
01:11:55 What have you taught each other about ADHD
01:15:28 What could each other improve on
01:24:09 What would you NEVER change about each other
01:27:46 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)
01:28:58 Behind the scenes & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas
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Producer: Timon Woodward
Studio: Hamlin Studios
Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber
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