{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657b32c48f98e20016664592/67bdde84c09a232bcc2515fc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ADHD Arctic Explorer: \"The Biggest Risk Was The Impact On My Family\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1740501044935-12f4d2b2-24f8-4ce0-a828-7c6cce105f19.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Record-breaking Arctic explorer and ocean conservationist Pen Hadow</strong> achieved the impossible—trekking solo to the <strong>North Pole</strong>. Now, on his <strong>63rd birthday</strong>, he bravely opens up for the first time about his <strong>ADHD diagnosis</strong>, reflecting on how it shaped his <strong>risk-taking, resilience, and focus—for better and worse</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this chat with Ben, Pen unpacks the <strong>puzzling contradictions of ADHD</strong>—being able to laser-focus on extreme expeditions yet struggling with simple tasks like <strong>taking out the bins</strong>. They explore how ADHD made him <strong>one person at work and another at home</strong>, its impact on <strong>his family and self-esteem</strong>, and why embracing different ways of thinking is crucial for the future of our planet.</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p><br></p><p>On \"The Hidden 20%,\" host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburne</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>_____________________________________</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe…</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Pen Hadow @penhadow</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a \"green dot\" badge at <a href=\"https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge</a>. All proceeds go to the charity.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Hidden 20%"}