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I'm ADHD! No You're Not

Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE & Paul Whitehouse

Join ADH’D’er, Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE & husband, the BAFTA award winning comedy actor Paul Whitehouse (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, The Fast Show, Death Of Stalin) as they explore neurodiversity with an eclectic mix of ADHDers, Autists, Dyslexics and specialists.

Given the recent ‘explosion’ in diagnoses, particularly in the world of comedy, Paul Whitehouse represents the archetypal sceptic. He’s there to challenge the very concept of ADHD. Dr Mine provides theoretical and research insights, counter arguments and her own lived experience, creating a conversational and highly accessible space to explore this much misunderstood topic.

Each episode they chat to a guest who shares their experience of being neurodivergent, whether from the point of view of being diagnosed themselves, curious about the workings of their own brain, or as as specialist in the field.

This multi award winning podcast has featured fellow ADHDer guests such as Sir Stephen Fry, Robbie Williams, Helen George, Armando Iannucci, Lee Mack, Shaparak Khorsandi, Shaun Ryder, Hannah Botterman, Goldie and many more.

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Producer: Aidan Lyons

Executive Producers: Nicky Waltham & Alex Feldman

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S6 · E2
Thursday · 52 min
Simon Pegg: I Wouldn’t Be Me Without ADHD
Simon Pegg joins us to talk about his new ADHD diagnosis and what it has made him realise about himself. We get into creativity, hyperfocus, mental health and whether ADHD was hiding in the characters he wrote all along, from Shaun to Sergeant Nicholas Angel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S6 · E1
October 1 · 53 min
Bradley Riches: Finding My Voice
We’re back for Season 6! This week, as we kick off ADHD Awareness Month, we’re joined by Bradley Riches to talk about overcoming mutism, finding his voice and learning to communicate in his own way. We discuss Bradley’s experiences growing up autistic, his acting career, acceptance, and why there isn’t one “right” way to communicate. Bradley also shares his thoughts on normalising different neurospicy communication styles and making space for people to express themselves in ways that work for them. Find Bradley’s new book, Autistically Me, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808852/autistically-me-by-bradley-riches/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E12
June 4 · 1 hr 4 min
Roger & Sarina Taylor: Crazy Little Thing called ADHD
For our landmark 60th episode, we’re joined by the brilliantly candid Sarina and Roger Taylor. In this, Roger Taylor’s first-ever podcast appearance, they open up about late ADHD diagnosis, the realities of masking, and the practical strategies that help them navigate daily life, from medication and mindfulness to lists, routines, and even Sarina’s famous “beans” system. We explore the emotional side of late diagnosis, the importance of support and self-acceptance, and how neurodivergence can shape both struggle and strength. It’s an intimate, high-profile, and very special conversation with plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a few surprises along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E11
May 28 · 58 min
Dan Harris & Joshie: Cake Not Hate
In this episode of I’m ADHD! No You’re Not, Dan Harris joins us with his non-speaking autistic son Joshie for a heartfelt, funny, and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to navigate a world built for neurotypical communication. Dan shares the realities of parenting, advocacy, and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E10
May 21 · 58 min
Dr Nighat Arif: The complete guide to family health
This wek, we’re joined by the wonderfully insightful Dr Nighat Arif for a wide-ranging conversation about women’s health, ADHD, perimenopause, medical misinformation and the realities of navigating the NHS. We cover brain fog and hormone shifts to the dangers of TikTok health myths and the importance of being believed by your doctor. We also dig into the overlap between ADHD, dyslexia and hormonal change, why women’s symptoms are so often missed or misread, and how to advocate for yourself in a 10-minute GP appointment. Along the way, there are laughs, honest reflections and plenty of myth-busting from one of the UK’s most trusted medical voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E9
May 14 · 57 min
John Thomson: ADHD...Nice!
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant comedian and actor John Thomson, who opens up for the first time about his ADHD diagnosis, his experience of adoption, and the complex trauma that shaped so much of his life. From school struggles and hyperactivity to fame, addiction, sobriety, and the search for understanding, John speaks with honesty, warmth, and plenty of laughs about what it really means to live with ADHD. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E8
May 7 · 38 min
Dom Joly: The Secret Sauce and a Possible Diagnosis
Dom Joly has spent his career making the world laugh — but has he spent his whole life accidentally thriving on anxiety, chaos, and what he cheerfully calls his "secret sauce"? In this brilliantly funny and surprisingly moving episode, Dom opens up about growing up in war-torn Lebanon, his son's possible ADHD diagnosis, his complicated relationship with the word "normal," and why his wife has been telling him to see someone for years. He came on as a question mark, but which buzzer did he end up pressing? Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E7
April 30 · 1 hr 8 min
Shaun Keaveny: I Should Be Pulling Turnips
Award-winning broadcaster and podcaster Shaun Keaveny joins the show for a brilliantly funny, deeply relatable conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, radio, parenthood, and the art of appearing far more organised than you really are. Shaun reflects on discovering his own ADHD through his son's diagnosis, why life suddenly became "too many variables," and how years of masking accidentally turned him into an exceptionally charming broadcaster. As it turns out, talking for four minutes, playing a song, and receiving a tiny dopamine reward is basically the perfect ADHD job. Funny, thoughtful, and packed with radio gold, this is Shaun Keaveny at his very best. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E6
April 23 · 54 min
Suzy Eddie Izzard: No Labels, No Limits
In this episode, trailblazing comedian, actor, writer and endurance athlete Suzy Eddie Izzard joins the conversation. From choosing her own name as a child to embracing being gender fluid, Suzy speaks candidly about rejecting rigid labels and “dead names,” and why, for her, identity has never been fixed or simple. With humour and clarity, she explores the shifting language around gender and the importance of removing shame while acknowledging just how confusing that journey can be for others too. It’s a conversation about difference, resilience, and doing life your own way. From identity to endurance, Suzy shows what’s possible when you stop trying to fit the mould - and just keep going. Funny, honest, and full of energy, this is about building a life that actually fits you. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E5
April 22 · 1 hr 8 min
Kimberley Nixon on The Postnatal Condition No One Talks About
This week, Mine & Paul are joined by actor, author and AuDH’D’er Kimberley Nixon. In this deeply moving episode, Kimberley reveals how postnatal OCD took over her life after the birth of her son - turning everyday moments into overwhelming, fear-driven rituals. Kimberley reflects on the fear of judgement, stigma, and misunderstanding that can prevent women from seeking help, and discusses what needs to change within healthcare and wider society. Pre order Kimberley’s book here: https://linktr.ee/sheseemsfinetome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E4
April 9 · 1 hr 19 min
Joe Tracini: ADHD, BPD & Everything In Between
Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, addiction and child sexual abuse. If you would like support with anything discussed in this episode, please visit our help hub for resources: https://www.imadhdnoyourenot.com/help-hub/ Joe Tracini is an award-winning comedian, Sunday Times bestselling author, and one of the most honest voices in the conversation around mental health. But this isn't a tidy recovery story. Joe sits down with Mine and Paul to talk about growing up as a child performer while his mum had a breakdown and his dad was absent. The years that followed saw Joe’s relationship with drugs and alcohol take over. 14 years of sobriety and soul searching later led him to a BPD diagnosis that finally gave him something to address, and an ADHD diagnosis that only came in 2025. It's raw, it's funny, it's one of the most remarkable conversations the podcast has ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3
April 2 · 1 hr 18 min
Gary Numan: I Wasn't Good Enough When They Needed Me to Be
In a searingly honest conversation with Mine and Paul, Gary Numan reflects on a childhood of expulsions, canings and the creeping realisation that he wasn't unlikeable, he was just wired differently. He talks about fatherhood, emotional dysregulation and his neurodivergent household. Oh, and David Bowie had him thrown out of a room once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E2
March 26 · 48 min
Inside The School System with a 16 year old AuDHDer
In this episode of I'm ADHD! No You’re Not, Mine & Paul sit down with 16-year-old podcaster and schoolboy Daniel Evans. Daniel isn’t talking about ADHD from a distance, he’s right in the middle of it, navigating school, friendships, expectations, and his own mind in real time. The conversation gets into what it actually feels like growing up neurodivergent today - the pressure to fit into a system that doesn’t work for you, the frustration of being misunderstood, and the constant mental noise that never really switches off. Daniel opens up about diagnosis, medication, burnout, and those days where everything feels too much, alongside the moments where things click and you feel unstoppable. Listen to Daniel’s podcast by searching for ‘The Danifesto’ or by following this link: https://podfollow.com/1853271462 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E1
March 19 · 1 hr 2 min
Helen George: The Secret She’s Been Hiding
She's played one of TV's most beloved midwives for over a decade - but until now, nobody knew Helen George has ADHD. In this exclusive episode, the Call the Midwife star opens up for the very first time about her diagnosis, why she waited four years to start medication, the chaos of ADHD parenting, and what it's like masking while acting in one of the world's most watched dramas. Welcome back to I’m ADHD! No You’re Not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 12 · 53 sec
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Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Only You… Finally Understanding Me with Alison Moyet
In the final episode of series 4, Paul and Mine welcome the legendary Alison Moyet - the unmistakable voice behind Yazoo and one of the defining artists of the 80s alongside contemporaries like Depeche Mode - for a profoundly honest exploration of creativity, identity and neurodivergence. Alison reflects on growing up dyslexic in the 70s, feeling out of place, and discovering in later life that ADHD had been the invisible thread running through her childhood, her career, and even her early days emerging from the Essex electronic scene. She talks candidly about parenting neurodivergent children, navigating education systems that didn’t understand her, and how finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis helped her forgive decades of self-blame. Alison’s storytelling is warm, self-aware and richly human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2025 · 59 min
Anarchy in the Studio with John ‘Johnny Rotten’ Lydon
In this week’s episode, punk icon John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) joins the mayhem, bringing his razor-sharp wit, childhood stories of meningitis and memory loss, brutal nun-schooling, empathy, pain, humour, drugs, love, loss, and a lifetime of refusing to sit neatly in anyone’s box - especially not one labelled ADHD. Part interview, part therapy session, and part verbal battle, this episode shows a side of John Lydon most people have never seen: tender, reflective, philosophical, and fiercely funny - even when he’s derailing every question Mine tries to ask. Never Mind the B*******, here’s the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The ADHD Athlete with Hannah Botterman
This episode was released early on our Patreon England prop and World Cup champion Hannah Botterman joins Mine and Paul for an honest, hilarious dive into life as a neurodivergent athlete. From growing up in a rugby family to being kicked out of college, from “van-life” painting and decorating to unexpectedly earning her England caps, Hannah shares the chaotic, funny, and vulnerable moments that shaped her. She opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, emotional dysregulation, the impact on relationships, and how medication and understanding coaches changed everything. Hannah also talks about the post–World Cup crash, knee-slide injuries, LGBTQ+ visibility in sport, and what she hopes for the future of women’s rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
The Truth Behind the Headlines with Dr. Josh Stott
We're on Patreon! In this illuminating conversation, Mine and Paul sit down with clinical psychologist and UCL researcher Dr. Josh Stott, the lead author behind the recent study that sparked national headlines when it contended that adults diagnosed with ADHD have a reduced life expectancy. Dr. Stott clarifies what the data actually says - and what it absolutely does not say - unpacking the nuances behind diagnosis rates, contributing lifestyle factors, smoking and mental-health risks, gender differences, and why the media’s interpretation missed the mark. The discussion travels widely: from the underdiagnosis of ADHD and autism (especially in women and older adults), to how exclusion and stigma shape later-life health outcomes and the misconceptions around medication. Blending humour with depth, the hosts and Dr. Stott explore the societal, clinical, and personal forces that shape the neurodivergent experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
From The Muppets to Gorillaz with Kevin Bishop
Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Imadhd In this brilliantly chaotic and honest episode, Mine and Paul welcome actor, comedian and impressionist Kevin Bishop for a conversation that moves at the speed of his (almost) genius mind - fast, funny and unexpectedly vulnerable. Kevin talks about everything from his eerily accurate Steve Coogan impression and his early years tap-dancing in panto, to the confusion of being a working child actor thrown back into a rigid school system that never knew what to do with him. He reflects on the years he spent self-medicating with alcohol and the ongoing process of seeking an ADHD diagnosis after a lifetime of feeling out of step with the world around him. Along the way, Kevin treats us to a whirlwind of pitch-perfect impressions from Billy Connolly to Elton John, Michael Douglas and Harry Enfield… and even one of Paul himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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