ADHD Chatter

Are you curious about the subtle differences between ADHD & narcissism? Do you want to know if your partner has narcissism? Alex chats with leading psychologist, Dr Mark Rackley, about all things ADHD & Narcissism. Listen to full episode on Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KDXHLpWo9Cq7h54QghKl1?si=tMEoU_SSRP6VypK7FBKFDwListen to full episode on Apple podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000668096502Watch full episode on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4E6x-1ikrU&t=1705s

Denise Welch is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. Today, she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and shares the many lessons she's learnt along the way.Chapters:00:00 Trailer 00:58 Dedication 01:07 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo03:34 Denise’s ADHD item reveal 03:59 Early memories of feeling different06:17 When was your ADHD diagnosis10:55 Denise’s ADHD medication experience 16:03 How did your perspective on ADHD change post diagnosis?18:40 Is there a link between acting and ADHD20:17 How would ADHD have been viewed by your parents 26:47 How did you feel in your 40s?37:25 Why is the invisible disease of "mental health" difficult for others to understand41:46 The link between being neurodivergent and loneliness 01:00:03 What has appearing on Loose Women taught you about men01:07:06 What has Loose Women taught you about women 01:13:08 A stalker 01:15:01 Matty 01:21:23 Being a mother, the good and the bad01:23:33 The ‘worst’ side of Denise that the public don’t see01:28:02 RSD + justice sensitivity 01:47:39 Never having a daughter 01:52:22 Denise’s ADHD item explanation 02:02:32 The ADHD Agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes)02:07:27 Advice for someone who doesn’t ‘feel enough’02:15:31 Where would you be without ADHD02:22:20 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)02:26:07 Behind the scenes clips & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas Buy Denise's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulling-Myself-Together-Denise-Welch-ebook/dp/B003N2QUYCGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon Woodward

Adele Wimsett has a specialist interest in supporting girls & women with how their hormones affect their (un)diagnosed ADHD traits, and how to balance then naturally.Visit Adele's website 👉 https://harmoniseyou.co.uk

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 Luisa’s 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 Luisa’s 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 ‘out of the box’ canvasGet started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeProducer: Timon Woodward

Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'. Buy Kat's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Not-Bloody-Trend-Understanding/dp/1472148703

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 Ned’s 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 ‘Everyone has ADHD these days’01:00:13 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 what’s 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 ‘out of the box’ canvasDr. Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com/ Buy Ned's books 👉 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 Woodward

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.

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 ‘out of the box’ canvasBuy James's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Thrive-Adult-ADHD-Productivity/dp/1785044524Visit The Grove Practice 👉 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 Woodward

Dr Alex George, the UK's mental health ambassador, shares his 3 tips to thrive with ADHD