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You're Wrong About ADHD

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Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around three years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside.

Join them every week as they explore what it's really like to live with ADHD, the highs and the lows and they’ll share tips and strategies on how they manage it. Across the series, they’ll also be speaking to expert guests to help bust some of the myths and misconceptions.

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S6 · E16
Today · 17 min
BONUS: It's never too late to get diagnosed with ADHD
How often do you hear people say: 'I've probably got ADHD but it's too late to do anything about it now.' Parents and grandparents who are finding out members of their family have ADHD aren't always keen to turn the lens on themselves. It can be frightening and unsettling to think you've lived with ADHD your whole life but a diagnosis can also be life changing. In this episode, Sam and Katie speak to Gill, who was a midwife and got in touch to say she'd been diagnosed with ADHD after retirement and it's given her a new outlook on life. They discuss, what it's like coming to terms with an ADHD diagnosis later in life and how it can change how you communicate in your relationships. 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E15
Monday · 29 min
How the Natural World can help to regulate your ADHD
Some of the biggest challenges for managing ADHD are regulating our attention, emotions and impulses. In this episode, James Farrell, who runs The Natural Coaching Company, speaks to Katie and Sam about the benefits of getting outside for our mental health and wellbeing. James coaches people with ADHD through a process informed by our relationships with the natural world. Being calm and still can be a challenge when you have ADHD but the natural world can offer help in ways perhaps we don't even realise. Whether it's going for a walk, enjoying the beauty of nature or just being still, this episode looks at how these things can benefit an ADHD brain. James' ADHD Toolkit: https://naturalcoachingcompany.com/adhdtoolkit/ 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E14
October 14 · 16 min
BONUS: ADHD and making rash decisions
In this episode Katie and Sam look at your ADHD stories and questions. As an ADHDer do you find yourself immediately saying no to any request only to then change your mind when you've calmed down? It can be hard getting a balance to life - not putting too much pressure on ourselves but also not making rash decisions that confuse our friends and family! Also: the fatigue that comes with ADHD (why we're always exhausted) and is doing half a task and then moving on to the next one multi tasking or forgetfulness? ADHDers often rely on stress to get things done but imagine life with triplets and a toddler like one listener who has got in touch. And: Katie and Sam look at the absurdity of ADHD - can we have a sense of humour about ourselves? Do send us your comments, ideas and questions: 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E13
October 12 · 25 min
ADHD on The Traitors
Celebrity Traitors is back but what's it like being in the castle with ADHD? In this episode Sam and Katie speak to James Baker, whose sense of fun and enthusiasm shone through in series 4 of The Traitors. James talks about his own ADHD diagnosis and what it was like being under pressure on a TV show that's all about keeping secrets. James talks about how he managed his ADHD while playing the game, getting to know the other contestants and dealing with the isolation. James' positive attitude to life and to his ADHD make for a really fun episode, which lifts the curtain on life in the castle. 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E12
October 7 · 19 min
BONUS: Can an ADHD diagnosis change the course of your life?
Ever wondered whether an ADHD diagnosis could actually change your life? Or maybe you’ve only recently been diagnosed - and you’re still trying to work out what ADHD means for you. This week, to mark ADHD Awareness month, Katie and Sam are joined on “You’re Wrong About ADHD” by ADHD campaigner and speaker Ryan Swain After being excluded from school, he ended up in alternative provision - but understanding his ADHD became a turning point. He went on to found 'You, Me and ADHD,' which provides free talks in schools for students and teachers, helping people understand questions like: What does ADHD actually look like? Why can it look completely different from one person to another? How can ADHD affect school, work and everyday life? And what happens when people with ADHD don’t get the understanding or support they need? Ryan talks to Katie and Sam about his own experience, his campaigning work - and why the conversation around ADHD is becoming increasingly political. If you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re waiting for an assessment, you’re wondering whether you might have ADHD, or someone you love does, You’re Wrong About ADHD is for you. Each week, Katie and Sam explore what life with ADHD is really like, unpack the latest issues affecting ADHDers, and speak to experts who might have some of the answers. For more about ADHD Awareness Month: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org Find out more about Ryan and his free school talks: www.youmeandadhd.org.uk Come and say hello and tell us what you think: 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities: dax@global.com Music composed by bellasaer.com and yoadnevo.com
S6 · E11
October 5 · 32 min
Parenting a child with ADHD and managing your emotions
October is ADHD Awareness Month and whether you've got children or not this episode is a fascinating conversation about how to get regulated when the pressure is on. Trying to manage your own ADHD is hard enough but what about trying to teach someone else to understand themselves and to regulate their emotions? That's what parents with ADHD children do every day. Psychologist and ADHD specialist Janelle Booker works with famillies trying to manage ADHD at the centre of their relationships. An episode full of tips and reassurance, Janelle explains why parents managing their own emotions is key to children getting regulated. She also talks to Sam and Katie about the guilt that goes along with getting things wrong and how parents need to forgive themselves. More information about Janelle's book here: https://www.adelightfulhumandifference.com/ For more about ADHD Awareness Month: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org 📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd 🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod ▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHD For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E8
September 30 · 18 min
BONUS: I've got ADHD but I hate wasting time!
Sam and Katie respond to your comments and questions about ADHD. In this episode: is it ok to do nothing? Giving ourselves a break is part of regulating our ADHD but it can be frustrating when we just want to get things done. There is so often a tension between what we want to be able to achieve and what we can actually manage. Sam and Katie explore how they feel about the push and pull between rest and productivity. Why do we feel guilty about taking a break? Also: do we have to accept that our creative brains need direction and that for good ideas to work we need practice and patience...or someone to help us!? Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E9
September 28 · 28 min
ADHD Stimming and Fidgeting
Stimming, repeated movement that helps us regulate, is associated with autism but many people (autistic and non-autistic) stim. What do we mean when we talk about ADHD stimming? Fidgeting, feeling restless and like you've got too much energy is a massive part of ADHD. Your mind can race and you may find it hard to sit still but why do we do it? What are these behaviours telling us about our body and our nervous system? Vicki George, The ADHD Nurse, spent years working in mental health services and specialises in diagnosing and treating people with ADHD. In this insightful chat, Vicki helps Katie and Sam identify what stimming and fidgeting really mean. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E10
September 23 · 27 min
BONUS: ADHD in Parliament
The Labour MP Josh Dean has been vocal about his own ADHD. He speaks to Katie and Sam about his experience and why he feels it's so important to speak up for ADHDers in Westminster. They look at what the government response has been to Josh's campaigning and ahead of a report into ADHD services, they discuss what needs to be done to tackle waiting lists, offer better support for ADHDers and how to combat misinformation. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E7
September 21 · 33 min
What Does ADHD Feel Like?
The frustration, guilt and anxiety that can come with ADHD also come with a physical toll. In this episode Sam and Katie describe how exhausting it is to have your body and brain running at a hundred miles an hour. The racing thoughts and hyperactivity but also the boredom, can lead to burnout. From clenching fists to grinding teeth, Sam and Katie look at what happens to their bodies when they get overwhelmed. They also explain what they do to use their energy, try to stay calm and to regulate their bodies and emotions. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E6
September 16 · 17 min
BONUS: A psychiatrist explains the link between ADHD and Bipolar
In the second of two episodes looking at Bipolar, Consultant Psychiatrist from Imperial College London Dr Sameer Jauhar, tells us about the crossovers between Bipolar and ADHD. Dr Jauhar explains exactly what Bipolar is, we look at the similarities with ADHD but Dr Jauhar also details how they are very different conditions. About 1 in 5 people with ADHD have Bipolar. Dr Jauhar works alongside Bipolar UK, for more information visit BipolarUK.org Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E5
September 14 · 26 min
ADHD and Bipolar
About 1 in 5 people with ADHD have Bipolar and there are many overlapping symptoms between the two, including: impulsiveness, sensitivity, attention and memory problems, irritability and hyperfocus. In the first of two episodes exploring the links between Bipolar and ADHD, we speak to journalist David Harper, who works for LBC, the BBC and ITV, and lives with both Bipolar and ADHD. David's an ambassador for Bipolar UK and wants to encourage more open conversations about mental health and to help others feel less alone. David tells us candidly about how ADHD and Bipolar affect his life, how he understands the crossover between the two and how difficult they can be to manage. For more information visit BipolarUK.org Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E4
September 9 · 18 min
BONUS: An ADHD hack for keeping tidy
Katie and Sam read your comments and questions. They look at a listener's tip using Mary Poppins to keep motivated when you're tidying up! Getting organised, getting tidy and staying on top of the mess can be really hard when you've got ADHD. In this episode we look at tips for getting started when it all seems overwhelming. Katie also shares how she's getting on with the advice she's had in the past. Can she keep tidy? Can Katie avoid feeling guilty when it doesn't quite work? Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E3
September 7 · 35 min
Iain Lee: An ADHD diagnosis means my life now makes sense
The one of a kind broadcaster and comedian Iain Lee, talks to us about his ADHD and Bipolar. Iain shares a really honest account of his life as an award winning broadcaster. From years of addiction and self destruction, to accepting who he is and how his brain works. Iain's now a counsellor too, which gives him a fascinating insight into how to manage his ADHD. We talk creativity, the ups and downs of ADHD and how to come to terms with being told there really was something else going on in your head for all those years. Find out more about Iain at www.iainlee.com Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E2
September 2 · 19 min
BONUS: What to do if ADHD makes it hard to make friends
Relationships can be hard when your ADHD has you constantly second guessing yourself and the motivation of everyone you meet. In this bonus episode Sam and Katie answer your questions. They look at where they've got things wrong with friends in the past and discuss how to build relationships, when sometimes they just want people to leave them alone. How to explain to people your ADHD needs, how to make an effort for others even when you don't feel like it and why you shouldn't second guess what other people are thinking. Do send Sam and Katie your questions, comments or ideas on Instagram, Tiktok or on Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S6 · E1
August 31 · 26 min
Adult ADHD: Yes, we are still hyperactive!
ADHD is for life and not just for childhood but as adults we're still expected to be sensible and calm. People with hyperactive or combined type ADHD spend a lifetime 'keeping a lid on it.' In this first episode of Series 6 of You're Wrong About ADHD, Sam and Katie discuss what it's like to be hyper when you're expected to conform. From covering for their ADHD in meetings to feeling like they're flying on a night out, Sam and Katie look at the damage that can be done from trying to hide their ADHD. They also discuss ways they've found to manage their hyperactivity and channel their energy so they can thrive. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
August 24 · 1 min
Coming Soon... Series 6!
It’s time for Series 6 of You’re Wrong About ADHD! Join hosts Katie Breathwick and Sam Pittis as they explore what it means to have ADHD. They examine how far they've come in managing their own ADHD and get tips and expert advice on how to cope when ADHD makes life really hard. Whether you have a diagnosis, are still searching for answers, or simply want to know more, these weekly episodes will keep you informed. Series 6 begins on the 31st of August- subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S5 · E43
August 17 · 8 min
Bitesize: ADHD and Masking
In this bitesize episode, Katie and Sam revisit their conversation with counsellor and neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood all about the exhausting reality of masking. They explore how ADHD masking often leads to exhaustion and burnout. Mark explains how creating a life that works with your ADHD rather than against it can transform your wellbeing. Listen to the full episode with Mark Redwood here: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7Drqvjs/ A full brand new series starts on the 31st of August with new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S5 · E42
August 10 · 8 min
Bitesize: ADHD and Food
Forgetting to eat, missing the signs of hunger and finding cooking really boring can make it difficult to eat healthily when you have ADHD. In this Bitesize episode Sam and Katie revisit their chat with GP, nutritionist and AuDHDer Dr Helen Lawal to unpack why food and ADHD can be such a complicated mix. Dr Helen shares what’s going on in the ADHD brain and offers tips to make meals simpler. A full brand new series starts on the 31st of August with new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Listen to the full episode with Dr Helen Lawal here: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DrsS6e/ Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com
S5 · E41
August 3 · 19 min
How to change the world for ADHDers - Ben Branson from The Hidden 20% (Part 2)
In the second part of our chat with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip Drinks and the Hidden 20% charity, we discuss what needs to change to make life easier for people with ADHD. Why does it seem like there's 'ADHD fatigue' and what can we do to educate others about what it actually means to have ADHD? It's a fascinating and inspiring view from someone who is campaigning for more support and recognition for ADHDers. There's lots more great stuff coming up over the summer before a full, brand new series starts at the end of August. The Hidden 20%: https://hidden20.org/ Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube. For advertising opportunities on this show email dax@global.com Music composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevo bellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

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