The ADHD Adults Podcast

The ADHD Adults Podcast

James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown

The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Join us for balloon-headed Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's evidence-based information, James's annoyance and genuinely poor tips for coping, and the "Queen of Chaos", Mrs ADHD. Each episode also features regular games, "jokes", correspondence from absolutely real people and chaos... lots of chaos. If you would like to support our podcast, you can become a paid subscriber on Patreon. Visit our website below for more info 🧛‍♂️🎈🌪

Episode 180 How are you really James?

Episode 180 How are you really James?

In the first of a triptych (James Googled it) of episodes, we gently re-enter Season 3 by letting you know what we've been up to, struggles and wins, with James going first. James uses the correct past tense of ‘lied’, Alex takes credit for James’s guitar playing and Mrs AuDHD is back!Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown.Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd.Social media contacts: @theadhdadultsMusic by James Brown and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feb 17, • 58:17

Episode 179 The History of ADHD

Episode 179 The History of ADHD

After a fully planned and in no way forced on us break, the podcast is back for Season 3! In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 179 sees Alex and James cover the history of ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" restarts at 0-0, can Alex do as bad

Feb 10, • 1:00:37

Episode 178 ADHD and Cognitive Flexibility

Episode 178 ADHD and Cognitive Flexibility

In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 178 sees Alex and James cover ADHD and cognitive flexibility. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey gives us the evidence behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then part three is an utter car crash as... well, you'll see. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex finally on a winning streak. James buys an ass wand from Wish, and Alex talks for too long about drawi

Nov 25, 2024 • 49:57

Episode 177 ADHD and Processing Speed

Episode 177 ADHD and Processing Speed

The boys continue without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout and in Episode 177 cover ADHD and processing speed. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and James makes it so easy surely Alex must win this week? Alex gets confused by ISBN and James introduces popamine... Written

Nov 18, 2024 • 1:01:14

Episode 176 ADHD & Fatigue

Episode 176 ADHD & Fatigue

For the first time in ages, the boys are without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout with ironic timing as in Episode 176, the topic of ADHD and fatigue are covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips (ding?) then we questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and James makes it so easy surely Alex must win this week? Both the script

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:01:44

Episode 175 Supporting a Partner with ADHD

Episode 175 Supporting a Partner with ADHD

In Episode 175 we cover the often requested topic of how to support an ADHD partner (only took us about a year to get around to it...) As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the.... well, there's almost no research but still he tries to cover it, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and will Alex finally win a game? Alex steals James’s workshop, James forgets how to read (Alex’s bits anyway) and Mrs AuD

Nov 4, 2024 • 59:44

Episode 174 ADHD and Risky Behaviour

Episode 174 ADHD and Risky Behaviour

Episode 174 covers the well-documented 'risky behaviours' that many adults with ADHD can find themselves engaged with. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey mangles the research behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and will Alex finally win a game? James does Alex’s hello, Mrs AuDHD thinks fun things have no risk and Alex, for once, feels he’s not Ja

Oct 28, 2024 • 55:30

Episode 173 ADHD & Positive Illusory Bias

Episode 173 ADHD & Positive Illusory Bias

In Episode 173 we cover ADHD and a form of cognitive dissonance known as 'positive illusory bias', or the mismatch between how we view our abilities compared to what they sometimes are. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the evidence around the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns but is getting tediously one-sided now. James still thinks he can def

Oct 21, 2024 • 50:57

Episode 172 ADHD and Eyesight

Episode 172 ADHD and Eyesight

Episode 172 covers the little-known issues that link ADHD and eyesight issues. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections and tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing so bad it's getting a bit sad. Mrs AuDHD’s glasses are “too good”, Alex does James and James besmirches Morrissey... Written by Alex Conner, Samanth

Oct 14, 2024 • 1:09:20

Episode 171 ADHD Awareness Month 2024

Episode 171 ADHD Awareness Month 2024

Episode 171 coincides with the first Monday in ADHD Awareness Month so to change things up, Alex, James and Mrs AuDHD talk about the past year, and answer questions sent in. Mrs AuDHD shits herself, Alex gets told by a client about balloon heads and James misreads a question that he wrote himself... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by James Brown and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 7, 2024 • 1:03:41

Episode 170 ADHD and Immunity

Episode 170 ADHD and Immunity

Episode 170 covers ADHD and the immune system. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing so bad it's getting a bit sad. Mrs AuDHD rescues a dead bee, Alex’s script editing privileges are under threat and James has 15 little pricks on his arm... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha B

Sep 30, 2024 • 1:08:45

Episode 169 ADHD & Auditory Processing

Episode 169 ADHD & Auditory Processing

Spot if you can see/hear the seamless editing in an episode which definitely wasn’t recorded in two goes, ten days apart… But anyway, Episode 169 covers ADHD and auditory processing. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides some science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James miles ahead for the season. Alex finally produces a funny hel

Sep 24, 2024 • 1:00:38

Episode 168 The Superpower Debate

Episode 168 The Superpower Debate

After losing many, many listeners with the triple fister on causes of ADHD, the team now try to lose even more by discussing the 'hot' topic of ADHD being a 'superpower'. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides what evidence there is, all three hosts add personal reflections and give tips on how to approach this issue, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 18-7 up for the season, although A

Sep 9, 2024 • 55:49

Episode 167 The Causes of ADHD 3: Epigenetics

Episode 167 The Causes of ADHD 3: Epigenetics

Finally, the dull triple fister on causes of ADHD finishes with epigenetics. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the evidence behind the way in which non-genetic changes to our DNA might influence brain development, all three hosts again try to somehow add personal reflections and give tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 17-7 up for the season and Alex reads the u

Sep 2, 2024 • 57:12

Episode 166: The Causes of ADHD 2: Environment

Episode 166: The Causes of ADHD 2: Environment

In a continued effort to lose listeners, we bring you Episode 166, the second part of a triple fister on why ADHD develops. . As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers screamingly dull evidence behind the environmental 'correlates' of ADHD, all three hosts try to somehow add personal reflections with a bit of tip, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 15-7 up for the season and

Aug 26, 2024 • 51:29

Episode 165 The Causes of ADHD 1: Genetics

Episode 165 The Causes of ADHD 1: Genetics

As if we are deliberately picking topics we can;t give tips for, Episode 164 is the first of a triple-fister where we try to explain the causes of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about genetics a lot, all three hosts struggle to do anything of note in Part 2, and then we answer questions that have been sent in during Part 3. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 15-7 up for the season and Alex reads the usual 'de

Aug 19, 2024 • 50:42

Episode 164 ADHD & Social Phobia

Episode 164 ADHD & Social Phobia

The worst comeback since Guns N'Roses continues with Episode 164, where the topic of ADHD and social phobia (AKA social anxiety disorder, AKA James's life) is covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey bores us with the evidence behind ADHD and social phobia, James steals most of Part 2 moaning about his issues with social phobia, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 14-7 up for the season an

Aug 12, 2024 • 54:15

Episode 163 ADHD & Demand Avoidance

Episode 163 ADHD & Demand Avoidance

After months of messing about, we're back.... sorry!Episode 163 deals with ADHD and demand avoidance. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject; all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on demand avoidance and flail about trying to think of tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly ahead 13-7 for the season, whilst The Metrics I

Aug 5, 2024 • 50:11

Episode 162 ADHD and School

Episode 162 ADHD and School

Episode 162 completes our double-fister on education, this time focusing on ADHD and school. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on school and their tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrasingly ahead 12-7 for the season whilst The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the

Apr 8, 2024 • 1:03:11

Episode 161 ADHD and Motivation

Episode 161 ADHD and Motivation

Hot on the heels of Episode 160 on body doubling, comes the related topic of ADHD and motivation for Episode 161. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the ADHD and motivation, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 11-7 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we

Apr 1, 2024 • 52:33

Episode 160 ADHD and Body Doubling

Episode 160 ADHD and Body Doubling

Episode 160 covers the topic of body doubling, a tool many ADHDers use to get stuff done. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips on body doubling, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James surging ahead at 10-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we h

Mar 26, 2024 • 49:01

Episode 159 ADHD and Higher Education

Episode 159 ADHD and Higher Education

In Episode 159 we covers the topic of ADHD and Higher Education. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on HE and their tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James surging ahead at 9-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex disa

Mar 18, 2024 • 1:00:40

Episode 158 ADHD and Dental Health

Episode 158 ADHD and Dental Health

Episode 158 of The ADHD Adults Podcast covers the topic of ADHD and dental (and oral) health. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and dental health tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James finally winning at 8-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we

Mar 11, 2024 • 1:04:08

Episode 157 ADHD and the Gut

Episode 157 ADHD and the Gut

In Episode 157, we cover the topic of ADHD and the gut, including gut issues and gut bacteria. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores even at 7-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in,

Mar 4, 2024 • 50:34

Episode 156 ADHD and Neuroplasticity (Can your brain change?)

Episode 156 ADHD and Neuroplasticity (Can your brain change?)

CHANGE ALARM!!! The podcast now has a new 'Jingle' (it's not a jingle) and a slightly tweaked structure... Episode 156 covers the topic of ADHD and neuroplasticity, or how the brain can change well into adulthood. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?&qu

Feb 26, 2024 • 47:38

Episode 155 ADHD and Nutrition

Episode 155 ADHD and Nutrition

In Episode 155 we cover the subject of ADHD and nutrition. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and nutrition. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 7-5 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex reads the usual 'def

Feb 19, 2024 • 53:11

Episode 154 ADHD and Sexuality

Episode 154 ADHD and Sexuality

In Episode 154, we talk about sexuality, a much under-researched area of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey spouts the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and task switching. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 7-4 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex r

Feb 12, 2024 • 51:04

Episode 153 ADHD and Emotional Intelligence

Episode 153 ADHD and Emotional Intelligence

Episode 153 follows on from 145 when we accidentally committed (Alex...) to doing an episode on emotional intelligence. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and task switching. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 7-3 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about

Feb 5, 2024 • 41:24

Episode 152 ADHD and Task Switching

Episode 152 ADHD and Task Switching

In Episode 152 we cover the subject of ADHD and task switching. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and task switching. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 6-4 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex reads the usua

Jan 29, 2024 • 44:07

Episode 151 ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Episode 151 ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Episode 151 covers the subject of ADHD and racing and OCD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their vaguely relevant personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and OCD. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex still winning 6-3, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex reads the

Jan 22, 2024 • 36:19

Episode 150 The ADHD Adults Uncut

Episode 150 The ADHD Adults Uncut

To celebrate reaching 150 episodes, and as this may be the last Friday episode (for now), we decided to do a completely unedited* and uncut episode, which gives you just a tiny bit more insight into how utterly chaotic trying to record a podcast with the three of us in is... *not completely unedited as Mrs ADHD shows her arse so for the sake of our viewers, minor editing has to occur. Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Samantha Brown Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media cont

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:00:23

Episode 149 ADHD and Prioritisation

Episode 149 ADHD and Prioritisation

It only took 149 episodes for us to prioritise prioritisation (even though we repeatedly call it procrastination throughout the episode, podcasting isn't easy you know) but the latest episode deals with ADHD and prioritisation. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on their varying prioritisation skills, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about prioritising. 'What

Jan 15, 2024 • 50:07

Episode 148 ADHD and Workplace Discrimination

Episode 148 ADHD and Workplace Discrimination

2024 starts off in the same amateurish and shambolic fashion as 2023 finished, as Episode 148 covers the subject of ADHD and discrimination in the workplace. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then in the final section ('Just The Tip') your hosts cover some top tips about ADHD and discrimination in the workplace. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?&quot

Jan 8, 2024 • 49:04

Episode 147 The YEAR in ADHD (2023)

Episode 147 The YEAR in ADHD (2023)

In a disappointing end-of-year special, the last extra Friday episode of 2023 look back at the past year personally and in terms of how the year has gone for the ADHD community. Alex, James, and Mrs ADHD attempt to answer more questions from YOU, our listeners, and look forward (really?) to 2024. Mrs ADHD has an embarrassing hello, Alex birdwatches while on ‘the chase' and James is ‘Podcast Daddy’... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Soc

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:07:09

Episode 146 ADHD and Racing and Intrusive Thoughts

Episode 146 ADHD and Racing and Intrusive Thoughts

Episode 146 (we got the number right) covers the subject of ADHD and racing and intrusive thoughts. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about ADHD and Racing and Intrusive Thoughts. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex depressingly 5-1 up the year, The Metrics Intern continues telling us abo

Dec 18, 2023 • 41:45

Episode 145 ADHD and Intelligence

Episode 145 ADHD and Intelligence

Even stranger things happen in Episode 145 (or 146 as we probably call it, as Alex's face issues mean we are all out of sync..) which covers the subject of ADHD and Intelligence. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about IQ-type intelligence. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex incredib

Dec 11, 2023 • 38:55

Episode 144 ADHD and Addiction

Episode 144 ADHD and Addiction

Strange things happen in Episode 144 (0r 145, we don't seem sure...) which covers the subject of ADHD and Addiction. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then 'Just The Tip' covers some top tips about dealing with misuse of substances and behaviours. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex still winning, The Metrics Intern continues

Dec 4, 2023 • 48:46

Episode 143 ADHD and Stress

Episode 143 ADHD and Stress

Season 2 of The ADHD Adults Podcast continues with Episode 141 which covers the subject of ADHD and stress. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the topic with his usual gusto, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then Just The Tip covers some top tips about dealing with stress. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 3-1 up for the series, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cit

Nov 27, 2023 • 53:34

Episode 142 The week in ADHD (41)

Episode 142 The week in ADHD (41)

The extra Friday episodes of the podcast continue with Episode 142 where Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and anger (we think, we're a bit lost with the order of things), answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD reads bits out of the script when she wants, James makes licky licky and Alex always lies to Mrs ADHD... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social medi

Nov 24, 2023 • 52:10

Episode 141 ADHD and Anger

Episode 141 ADHD and Anger

Episode 141 of The ADHD Adults covers the subject of ADHD and anger, As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the evidence behind the topic, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then Just The Tip covers some top tippics about anger. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores 1-1 for the series, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in and Alex reads the usual 'definitely re

Nov 20, 2023 • 38:04

Episode 140 The week in ADHD (40)

Episode 140 The week in ADHD (40)

In the second (also late) extra Friday episode of the podcast, Episode 140, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and anhedonia, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. James’s burp is finally celebrated, Alex gets the date for the half-marathon wrong and Mrs ADHD turns into 'Mr Dobalina'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music

Nov 17, 2023 • 31:58

Episode 139 ADHD and Anhedonia

Episode 139 ADHD and Anhedonia

Season 2 of The ADHD Adults Podcast continues with Episode 136 which covers the subject of ADHD and Anhedonia, AKA 'James's life'. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the research behind the topic, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then Just The Tip covers some top tippics about living with anhedonia. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 1-0 up for the series, The Metrics Intern continues telli

Nov 13, 2023 • 34:21

Episode 138 The week in ADHD (39)

Episode 138 The week in ADHD (39)

In the first (late) extra Friday episode of the podcast, Episode 138, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and insomnia, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD doesn’t know who Gerard Butler is, Alex does interpretive dance and James is angry about Frankie Boyle... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠ Send a

Nov 10, 2023 • 37:37

Episode 137 - ADHD and Insomnia

Episode 137 - ADHD and Insomnia

We're back! Season 2 starts with Episode 137 of The ADHD Adults Podcast where we cover the subject of ADHD and insomnia. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on insomnia, and then 'Just the Tip' sees our hosts give out probably useless tips on sleeping with ADHD. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with a fresh scorecard, The Metrics Guy has l

Nov 6, 2023 • 32:21

Episode 136 ADHD and Careers

Episode 136 ADHD and Careers

Episode 136 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the subject of ADHD and careers, following a poll of over 1600 people. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the dull science behind the topic, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections , and then shamble into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James has a smoot

Sep 18, 2023 • 44:52

Episode 132 The week in ADHD (37)

Episode 132 The week in ADHD (37)

In Episode 132 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of hyperactivity and impulsivity answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. James kicks someone so hard they get a pilonidal sinus, Mrs ADHD carves turnips, Alex doesn’t take a break... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a mes

Sep 15, 2023 • 40:06

Episode 135 Brain networks and ADHD

Episode 135 Brain networks and ADHD

In Episode 135 of The ADHD Adults podcast we cover the subject of how networks in the brain cause the behaviours and traits of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (on brain networks???), and then shamble into what is now called 'Just the tip'. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores, well, who knows? and Alex reads the usual &#

Sep 11, 2023 • 40:18

Episode 134 The week in ADHD (38)

Episode 134 The week in ADHD (38)

In Episode 134 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on last week's theme of ADHD and caffeine, delayed due to James (as usual), answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD walks like Donald Duck, Alex shaves his chest hair and James.... well, his jelly turns to blancmange... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠

Sep 8, 2023 • 45:28

Episode 129 Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Detail - The 9 Symptoms

Episode 129 Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Detail - The 9 Symptoms

The numbering system has now gone to pot, so Episode 129 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the nine symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in detail, giving examples of what they are. Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Mrs ADHD enjoys ‘some parts’ of sexy times, James gets irritated by 'Barry from Suede' and Alex enjoys ruining the scoring system... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contac

Sep 4, 2023 • 1:04:18

The week we didn't do an episode: ADHD Towers

The week we didn't do an episode: ADHD Towers

Due to James's ongoing mental health issues, we were unable to record episodes for last Friday or today. Instead, in a complete copout, we are releasing a shortened (believe it or not) version of ADHD towers, which is usually only available to subscribers. ADHD towers is a behind-the-scenes video diary that looks at the chaotic lives we lead at ADHD Towers... If you like this and want to subscribe you can do that here

Sep 4, 2023 • 1:01:47

Episode 128 Attention in Detail - The 9 Symptoms of Inattentiveness

Episode 128 Attention in Detail - The 9 Symptoms of Inattentiveness

Episode 128 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the nine symptoms of inattentiveness in detail, giving examples of what they are. Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Alex get’s Welsh wrong, 'James has a diagnostic screening radiation' and Mrs ADHD thinks her glasses are too good for her eyes... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Sep 3, 2023 • 1:02:30

Episode 127 The week in ADHD (35)

Episode 127 The week in ADHD (35)

In Episode 127 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and decision making, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James get’s IKEA wrong, Mrs ADHD gets unrequested peas and Alex is addicted to online chess... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a messag

Sep 1, 2023 • 32:37

Episode 126 ADHD and Decision Making

Episode 126 ADHD and Decision Making

Episode 126 of The ADHD Adults podcast sees our gormless hosts discuss the subject of ADHD and decision making. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on with the evidence of the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then something vaguely similar to top tips occurs at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?", and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James causes the second-ever censorship of

Aug 28, 2023 • 41:18

Episode 133 ADHD and Caffeine

Episode 133 ADHD and Caffeine

Sadly, we're still going so in Episode 133 of The ADHD the subject of ADHD and caffeine is covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers 'evidence etc, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then the podcast deteriorates into the usual top tippics. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level (again), and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James gets interrimming wrong, B

Aug 28, 2023 • 32:51

Episode 131 ADHD and Metabolism and Obesity

Episode 131 ADHD and Metabolism and Obesity

Episode 131 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the subject of ADHD and metabolism. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the dull science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections , and then shamble into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Alex has merkin issues,Mrs ADHD, unbelievably, get

Aug 21, 2023 • 45:12

Episode 130 The Week in ADHD (36)

Episode 130 The Week in ADHD (36)

In Episode 130 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of hyperactivity and impulsivity answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD can’t pick which week to talk about, James forgets a little talk and Alex is jittery as shit... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a me

Aug 18, 2023 • 38:33

Episode 121 The week in ADHD (32)

Episode 121 The week in ADHD (32)

In Episode 121 Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and PMDD, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD doesn’t get Jeremy, James rants about mental health (no change there then) and Alex hates to admit he took James’s advice... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Aug 11, 2023 • 44:44

Episode 119 The week in ADHD (31)

Episode 119 The week in ADHD (31)

In Episode 119 almost certainly will appear on a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and bipolar disorder, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD makes holes, James has a weed puller in his car and Alex struggles with a phone case... ⁠ Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Aug 4, 2023 • 29:13

Episode 125 The week in ADHD 34

Episode 125 The week in ADHD 34

In Episode 125 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and borderline personality disorder, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD instantly regrets imagining introducing her dad to the Merlin Bird ID app, Alex wants James to “choose both” and James can 'manage about 6 minutes'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media con

Jul 28, 2023 • 40:48

Episode 124 ADHD & Borderline Personality Disorder

Episode 124 ADHD & Borderline Personality Disorder

Episode 124 of The ADHD Adults podcast sees our gormless hosts discuss the subject of ADHD and the 'other' BPD, borderline personality disorder. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey spouts ear bangingly dull evidence of the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then shuffle into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex back in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definite

Jul 24, 2023 • 45:31

Episode 123 The week in ADHD (33)

Episode 123 The week in ADHD (33)

In Episode 123 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and the 3 Ds (dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia), answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James can’t sleep, Mrs ADHD causes a cherry juice calamity and Alex plays unhealthy chess... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jul 21, 2023 • 29:52

Episode 122 ADHD and the 3 Ds

Episode 122 ADHD and the 3 Ds

The Tech Guy is back on his game, so (should you want to) you can see all three hosts simultaneously... In Episode 122 of The ADHD Adults podcast, the subject of ADHD and the three Ds (dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, AKA developmental coordination disorder) are covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers mournful science and stats on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (let's be honest, it's mostly James), and then shuffle into s

Jul 17, 2023 • 51:38

Episode 120 ADHD and PMDD

Episode 120 ADHD and PMDD

We have to hold our hands up for those watching the video version, The Tech Guy fucked up and used presenter view in Zoom so you can only see one face at a time... In Episode 120, The ADHD Adults discuss pre-menstrual issues including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, and their relationship with ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the boring 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (admittedly two of us are male.

Jul 10, 2023 • 46:36

Episode 118 ADHD and Bipolar Disorders

Episode 118 ADHD and Bipolar Disorders

Episode 118 sees The ADHD Adults discuss the family of mood disorders known as 'bipolar disorders', and their similarities and relationship with ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides soporific 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on bipolar disorders (let's be honest, it's mostly James), and finally provide some ludicrously named 'top tips' on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or m

Jul 3, 2023 • 41:38

Episode 117 The week in ADHD (30)

Episode 117 The week in ADHD (30)

In Episode 117 which probably comes out on a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of 'Does mild ADHD exist?', answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Sam has Nibbler’s poo, James is eternally struggling and Alex returns to England for non-murdery reasons... ⁠ Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sess

Jun 30, 2023 • 30:09

Episode 116 Does Mild ADHD Exist?

Episode 116 Does Mild ADHD Exist?

In Episode 116,  The ADHD Adults discuss 'sub-threshold' or 'mild' ADHD, a new(ish) area of research which suggests that not quite having the number of symptoms needed to meet the threshold for a diagnosis might be a mild form of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey monotonously vomits about the 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on 'mild ADHD' and provide some ludicrously named 'top tips' on

Jun 26, 2023 • 36:48

Episode 115 The week in ADHD (29)

Episode 115 The week in ADHD (29)

In Episode 115 which could come out on a Thursday but probably a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD and cognitive dissonance, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James 'does' Harry Potter, Alex has a Slytherin pen and Mrs ADHD doesn’t know what any of this is... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jun 23, 2023 • 42:14

Episode 114 ADHD and Cognitive Dissonance

Episode 114 ADHD and Cognitive Dissonance

In Episode 114,  The ADHD Adults discuss cognitive dissonance, or holding conflicting beliefs, thoughts and actions.  As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about the 'evidence' on the subject, all three  ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide 'top tips' on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex annoyingly still in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' c

Jun 19, 2023 • 47:43

Episode 113 The week in ADHD (28)

Episode 113 The week in ADHD (28)

Episode 113 (got the number right this week!) is the first definitely not a Thursday but probably a Friday episode of the podcast. In it, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD and body-focused repetitive behaviours, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD turns a fan off, Alex thinks ADHD "isn’t a disorder, it’s a difference" and James ‘Just adds 'a personal touch’... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner a

Jun 16, 2023 • 52:01

Episode 112 ADHD & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)

Episode 112 ADHD & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)

Episode 112 sees The ADHD Adults discuss nail-biting, hair pulling, skin picking (AKA body-focused repetitive behaviours) and ADHD.  As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the dull 'evidence' on the subject, all three  ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide 'top tips' on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex annoyingly in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real

Jun 12, 2023 • 48:08

Episode 111 The week in ADHD (27)

Episode 111 The week in ADHD (27)

Episode 111 of The ADHD Adults sees Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD in the media, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Unsurprisingly, no one remembered to write the script... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a message,

Jun 8, 2023 • 41:38

Episode 110 ADHD in the media

Episode 110 ADHD in the media

After a week off for 'sadness' reasons, we are back! In Episode 110 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, a broader discussion of how  ADHD is portrayed in the media and how this can affect us takes place. As usual,  Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the 'evidence' on the topic in his way, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on ADHD in the media and provide something vaguely like 'top tips' on the subject.   'What has James lost, forgotten or mis

Jun 5, 2023 • 43:34

Episode 109 The week in ADHD (26)

Episode 109 The week in ADHD (26)

Episode 109 of The ADHD Adults sees Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD and alexithymia, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Alex uses ‘one’ aggressively, Mrs ADHD like a manifold and James gets shushed (again)... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 25, 2023 • 35:22

Episode 108 ADHD and Alexithymia

Episode 108 ADHD and Alexithymia

In Episode 108 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, our idiots discuss how some people with ADHD can struggle to process or explain emotions and feelings, or alexithymia  As usual,  Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers soporific 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on alexithymia and provide something that if you squint might look like 'top tips' on the subject.  An odd version of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week

May 22, 2023 • 39:43

Episode 107: That Panorama Program

Episode 107: That Panorama Program

In Episode 107 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, rather than the usual Thursday episode were felt it timely to instead focus on the BBC Panorama: Private Clinics Exposed program. In this episode James, Alex and Mrs ADHD deconstruct the major issues with the approach of the episode and try to offer reassurance to our community...  Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sess

May 18, 2023 • 58:57

Episode 106 ADHD & Trauma

Episode 106 ADHD & Trauma

In Episode 106 The ADHD Adults discuss the links and crossover between  ADHD and childhood trauma.  As usual,  Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers catastrophically boring 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide something that vaguely smells like 'top tips' on the subject.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 10-8 up for the year so far, and Alex reads out the

May 15, 2023 • 40:36

Episode 105 The week in ADHD (25)

Episode 105 The week in ADHD (25)

In Episode 105 of The ADHD Adults Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD and psychedelics which Mrs ADGHD *definitely* took part in on Monday, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally waffle on for far too long for people to keep listening. James can’t get a haircut, Alex forgets to zip up a trampoline and Mrs ADHD squirts... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Mu

May 11, 2023 • 49:23

Episode 104 Psychedelics & ADHD

Episode 104 Psychedelics & ADHD

Episode 104 sees *definitely* all three of The ADHD Adults discuss psychedelics and ADHD.  As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides skull-crushingly boring 'evidence' on the subject, all three (definitely not just two) ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide 'top tips' on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence.  Alex can’t b

May 8, 2023 • 39:17

Episode 103 The week in ADHD (24)

Episode 103 The week in ADHD (24)

Episode 103 of The ADHD Adults sees Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of ADHD in males and females, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. James throws Alex,  Alex is a 19th-century man child and Mrs ADHD still can’t brainstorm... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Se

May 4, 2023 • 37:29

Episode 102 ADHD in males and females

Episode 102 ADHD in males and females

In Episode 102, The ADHD Adults discuss sex (not that type) and ADHD, as diagnosis, experience and even treatment can be different for males and females.  As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides dull 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide  'top tips' (I mean they're neither are they?) on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 9-7 up for the

May 1, 2023 • 41:59

Episode 101 Your questions answered (2)

Episode 101 Your questions answered (2)

Continuing our pathetic celebration of hitting 100 episodes of the podcast, we asked our listeners to send questions in so we could celebrate YOU, the people we do this for.  Alex, James and Mrs ADHD answer questions on ADHD, our thoughts on how the podcast and charity have grown and why Mrs ADHD is 'the best one'...  James does Minnie Mouse a disservice, Alex advises against drinking blood (ironically) and Mrs ADHD can’t work out if she needs the toilet or not... Written by James Brown

Apr 27, 2023 • 52:21

Episode 25: ADHD and mood disorders

Episode 25: ADHD and mood disorders

Episode 25 sees the ADHD Adults Alex and James being.... nice to each other? The episode covers the links between ADHD and various issues associated with mood or depression.  As usual, the three parts of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  Will Alex's run of winning  'What did James lose this week?" continue? Will we hear from  'Robert from Kidderminster'? James says hello to Moldova and Alex continues to have 'peaceful wildness' or something

Apr 25, 2023 • 33:11

Episode 100 Your questions answered (1)

Episode 100 Your questions answered (1)

To celebrate hitting 100 episodes of the podcast, we asked our listeners to send questions in so we could celebrate YOU, the people we do this for.  Alex, James and Mrs ADHD answer questions on ADHD, our thoughts on how the podcast and charity have grown and why Mrs ADHD is 'the best one'...  Alex loves a woodpecker's tongue, James bites two people a week and Mrs ADHD loves King Kong... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social m

Apr 24, 2023 • 1:05:52

Episode 99: The week in ADHD (23)

Episode 99: The week in ADHD (23)

Episode 99 of The ADHD Adults sees Alex, James and Mrs ADHD  expand on this week's theme of catastrophising, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex paints his massive cinema, Mrs ADHD makes a mistake which no one cares about and James likes a two-ball screwball... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 20, 2023 • 25:49

Episode 98 ADHD and catastrophising

Episode 98 ADHD and catastrophising

In Episode 98 The ADHD Adults discuss how some people with ADHD can catastrophise.  As usual,  Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers catastrophically boring 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide something that vaguely smells like 'top tips' on the subject.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 8-7 up for the year so far, and Alex reads out the usual 'defini

Apr 17, 2023 • 39:39

Episode 97: The week in ADHD (22)

Episode 97: The week in ADHD (22)

James manages to avert utterly awful audio in his now-established role as "the tech guy", so in Episode 97 of The ADHD Adults your shambolic hosts expand on this week's theme of perfectionism, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex recreates Schindler’s list (in photograph form), Mrs ADHD has a bad week (again?) and James gets phones wrong... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by Jam

Apr 13, 2023 • 35:05

Episode 96 Perfectionism

Episode 96 Perfectionism

Ironically, the audio for this episode is not perfect as James's Mac seems to be broken... In Episode 96 The ADHD Adults imperfectly discuss prefectionsim and ADHD.  As usual Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides perfectly boring 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme  and provide  'top tips' on the topic.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex tied 7-7 for the year so f

Apr 10, 2023 • 43:37

Episode 95: The week in ADHD (21)

Episode 95: The week in ADHD (21)

Episode 95 of The ADHD Adults sees James, Alex and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of metacognition, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex plays chess, Mrs ADHD trims her bush and James loses good pants (not working pants)... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz

Apr 6, 2023 • 45:37

Episode 94 Metacognition: Thinking about thinking and ADHD

Episode 94 Metacognition: Thinking about thinking and ADHD

In Episode 94 The ADHD Adults discuss the weird-sounding but actually really important issue of 'metacognition' or 'thinking about how we think' in ADHD.  As usual,  Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides phenomenally boring 'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme (although Mrs ADHD starts the episode not knowing what it is it soon becomes apparent) and provide  'top tips' on the topic.  'What has Ja

Apr 3, 2023 • 36:29

Episode 93: The week in ADHD (20)

Episode 93: The week in ADHD (20)

James is back (sorry) after being sad for Episode 93 of The ADHD Adults where they expand on this week's theme of medication titration, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex uses his forest for something other than murder, Mrs ADHD plays music to be cool and James wants to fight everyone... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults M

Mar 31, 2023 • 49:18

Episode 92 Medication Titration

Episode 92 Medication Titration

Trigger warning Klaxx-ON... due to a mental health issue james is only partly involved in this episode.In Episode 92, The ADHD Adults discuss the process of titrating medication (or effectively getting the dose right).  As usual, the episode includes Alex the Psycho.....education Monkey's vomit-inducing information on the topic, personal reflections from all three ADHD adults (James was up to this bit) about their titration experience and what Mrs ADHD now apparently calls 'wanking'

Mar 27, 2023 • 42:07

Episode 91: The week in ADHD (19)

Episode 91: The week in ADHD (19)

In Episode 91 The ADHD Adults expand on this week's theme of routes to a diagnosis, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex goes to Elevenerife, Mrs ADHD catches up with shit and everyone agrees never to ask James how he is again... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sess

Mar 23, 2023 • 46:08

Episode 90 Routes to diagnosis

Episode 90 Routes to diagnosis

In Episode 90, Alex and James are joined by the incredible Dr Nick Britchford, who James describes as 'rocking horse shit' as he is someone SO difficult to find: a qualified psychiatrist, GP AND someone with ADHD. Alongside information about the different routes to getting a diagnosis, personal reflections and top tippics  the usual bits of nonsense occur, including  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?"... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Pro

Mar 20, 2023 • 43:40

Episode 89 The week in ADHD (18)

Episode 89 The week in ADHD (18)

Again, apologies if the audio is, well, rubbish...In Episode 89 The ADHD Adults expand on this week's theme of talking about your ADHD, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex rants kills plants instead of people, Mrs ADHD would love to watch a lovely program with lovely people in which nothing bad happens and James gets RSD about 'two blue ticks'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced b

Mar 16, 2023 • 45:32

Episode 88 How to talk about your ADHD

Episode 88 How to talk about your ADHD

The audio for this episode may or may not be awful as James may or may not have overestimated how good the internet connection from his hotel room was...In Episode 88, The ADHD Adults discuss how you might approach telling people about your ADHD in the face of some pretty strong societal opinions about ADHD.  As usual,  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey provides  'evidence' on the topic, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide  'top tips' on h

Mar 13, 2023 • 42:18

Episode 87: The week in ADHD (17)

Episode 87: The week in ADHD (17)

In Episode 87 The ADHD Adults expand on this week's theme of mind wandering and ADHD, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally go on and on for ages about vaguely relevant stuff. Alex rants like a pathetic baby, Mrs ADHD has a third leg and James is ableist about Zebedee... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 9, 2023 • 37:47

Episode 86 ADHD and mind wandering

Episode 86 ADHD and mind wandering

In Episode 86, The ADHD Adults discuss the interesting (if you're dead bored) topic of ADHD and mind wandering.  As usual, the episode includes Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's monotonous and dull 'evidence' on the topic, personal reflections from all three ADHD adults about their how mind wandering impacts their daily lives and some ludicrously titled 'top tips' on dealing with mind wandering.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with

Mar 6, 2023 • 39:08

Episode 85: The week in ADHD (16)

Episode 85: The week in ADHD (16)

In Episode 85 The ADHD Adults expand on this week's theme of sensory processing andADHD, answer questions from YOU our listeners, and generally waffle on as always.  Alex goes ‘Birding in Franconia’, Mrs ADHD stubs her toe and James drinks 6.5 litres of holy water... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 2, 2023 • 43:21

Episode 84 ADHD and sensory processing

Episode 84 ADHD and sensory processing

Episode 84 sees The ADHD Adults discuss the much requested topic of ADHD and sensory processing.  As usual, the episode includes phenomenally dull psychoeducation delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults (but mostly Sam) about their sensory issues  and some 'top tips' on dealing with sensory processing issues.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex doing well at 4-4, and Alex reads out the u

Feb 27, 2023 • 39:30

Episode 83: The week in ADHD (15)

Episode 83: The week in ADHD (15)

In Episode 83 The ADHD Adults expand on this week's theme of the hunter-gatherer theory of ADHD, answer questions from YOU our listeners, and generally waffle on as always.  Mrs ADHD anticipates sex with someone else, James has all the bad thoughts and Alex REALLY likes cold drinks... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feb 23, 2023 • 43:19

Episode 82 The 'Hunter Gatherer' theory of ADHD

Episode 82 The 'Hunter Gatherer' theory of ADHD

In Episode 82, the ADHD Adults discuss the emerging theory (or hypothesis if Alex gets his way) that ADHD was beneficial when were a hunter-gatherer society.   As usual, Alex the Psycho-education Monkey delivers the "science" behind the subject,  personal reflections on this theory are delivered by all three ADHD adults and lets face it, even we can't pretend that the 'top tips' this week are in any way useful  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?"

Feb 20, 2023 • 32:54

Episode 81: The week in ADHD (14)

Episode 81: The week in ADHD (14)

Episode 81 is another apparently requested for Thursday episode, where Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of late diagnosis ADHD.  The Week in ADHD (14) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and creative thinking.  Mrs ADHD is out of sync, Alex hates Jar Jar Binks and James 'claims he has ADHD'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBH

Feb 16, 2023 • 37:45

Episode 80 Late-diagnosis ADHD (with Hana Walker-Brown)

Episode 80 Late-diagnosis ADHD (with Hana Walker-Brown)

In Episode 80, Alex and James are joined by the incredible Hana Walker-Brown to discuss being diagnosed as adults with ADHD. Alongside Hana's story,  the usual bits of nonsense occur, including  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?",   the usual correspondence, chaos and nonsense... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feb 13, 2023 • 1:02:21

Episode 79 The week in ADHD (13)

Episode 79 The week in ADHD (13)

Episode 79 is another unwanted Thursday episode, where The ADHD Adults again double-fist two episodes in a week, this time on ADHD and creative thinking.  The Week in ADHD (13) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and creative thinking.  Alex is obsessed with Epictetus and Epicurus, James disappears and Mrs ADHD still has no editorial input... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by J

Feb 9, 2023 • 36:03

Episode 78 ADHD and creative thinking

Episode 78 ADHD and creative thinking

The ADHD Adults Alex, James and Mrs ADHD risk the savage anger of many people by tackling the subject of ADHD and creativity. As usual, the episode includes bland and monotonous psychoeducation delivered by balloon-headed Alex the Psycho-education Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual utterly useless 'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns tightly balanced at 3-3, and Alex reads out what is probably fake corres

Feb 6, 2023 • 32:43

Episode 77 The week in ADHD (12)

Episode 77 The week in ADHD (12)

In Episode 77, another unwanted Thursday episode, The ADHD Adults again double-fist two episodes in a week, this time on ADHD and seasonal affective disorder.  The Week in ADHD (12) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and SAD.  Alex poos once a month, James shares his frustration at photos of Alex near a church and Mrs ADHD still has no editorial input... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown.

Feb 2, 2023 • 32:10

Episode 76 ADHD and seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.)

Episode 76 ADHD and seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.)

Episode 76 sees the ADHD Adults discuss something they are apparently utterly unqualified to cover, ADHD and seasonal affective disorder.  As usual, Alex the Psycho-education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the link between the two,  an utter lack of personal reflections from all three ADHD adults is starkly apparent and some 'top tips' on managing S.A.D. maybe retrieve a tiny bit of respectability.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" continues with a new

Jan 30, 2023 • 34:30

Episode 75 The week in ADHD (11)

Episode 75 The week in ADHD (11)

Episode 75 is another superfluous Thursday episode as The ADHD Adults again double-fist two episodes in a week, this time on ADHD and headaches.  The Week in ADHD (11) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and headaches.  Alex and James can't buy bread and Mrs ADHD thinks Hannibal wasn't real... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media cont

Jan 26, 2023 • 43:24

Episode 74 ADHD and headaches

Episode 74 ADHD and headaches

In Episode 74, the ADHD Adults discuss the link between headaches, especially migraines, and ADHD.   As usual, Alex the Psycho-education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject,  personal reflections are delivered  from all three ADHD adults about headaches and ADHD (let's face it, just James really) and  some 'top tips' on managing migraines.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" continues with a new annual score so Alex isn't embarrassingly fai

Jan 23, 2023 • 29:14

Episode 73 The week in ADHD (10)

Episode 73 The week in ADHD (10)

Thursday chaos resumes as The ADHD Adults again double-fist two episodes in a week, this time on ADHD and smartphone use.  The Week in ADHD (10) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and smartphone use.  Alex does some weird painting, James doesn't know his uninterested from his disinterested and Mrs ADHD carries on saying 'Bye'...  Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by J

Jan 19, 2023 • 38:06

Episode 72 ADHD and smartphone use

Episode 72 ADHD and smartphone use

Mrs ADHD returns to join Alex and James for an episode on use/overuse/addiction to smartphones in ADHD.   As usual, the episode includes brain-numbingly dull psycho-education delivered by Alex,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults about their smartphone use (or overuse) and some 'top tips' on trying to have a healthier relationship with our phones.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the new annual scoring system meaning Alex is 1-1,

Jan 16, 2023 • 48:41

Episode 71 The week in ADHD (9)

Episode 71 The week in ADHD (9)

The Week in ADHD (9), again without Mrs ADHD,  includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and CBT.  Alex goes to a soft play area and James offers to smash some back doors in... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jan 12, 2023 • 36:58

Episode 70 ADHD and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Episode 70 ADHD and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

A brief reprieve from Mrs ADHD as she had to be somewhere else, episode 70 sees The ADHD Adults  Alex and James discuss the use of CBT in ADHD . The episode includes the usual soporific psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex the Psycho-education Monkey,  personal reflections on the topic and  'top tips' that might actually be useful for once.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex being 1-0 up for the year,  and Alex butchers the usua

Jan 9, 2023 • 37:39

Episode 69: The week in ADHD (8)

Episode 69: The week in ADHD (8)

Chaos resumes in 2023 as Alex, James and Mrs ADHD again try to double-fist two episodes, this time on ADHD and making resolutions.  The Week in ADHD (8) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and resolutions.  Alex is afraid of doctors, James lives in fear and Mrs ADHD reads the script for the first time...  Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media

Jan 5, 2023 • 36:42

Episode 68: New Year, same ADHD

Episode 68: New Year, same ADHD

Mrs ADHD joins Alex and James for an episode which definitely isn't about New Year's resolutions (as James thinks it harms the metrics).   As usual, the episode includes bland psychoeducation delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual utterly useless 'top tips' on resolving to change things in your life.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and  Alex reads out the usual correspon

Jan 3, 2023 • 40:27

Episode 67: The week without Robert from Kidderminster (7)

Episode 67: The week without Robert from Kidderminster (7)

Our usual extra not-special Thursday episode continues to deal with grief after the passing of our noted letter writer, Janes's father Robert from Kidderminster.RIP Bobert x Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dec 22, 2022 • 56:14

Episode 66: ADHD and Grief (RIP Robert from Kidderminster)

Episode 66: ADHD and Grief (RIP Robert from Kidderminster)

In a special episode following the passing of our noted letter writer, James’s  father Robert from Kidderminster, the ADHD Adults discuss ADHD and grief. RIP, Robert from Kidderminster, and thanks for all the letters x Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dec 19, 2022 • 1:00:44

Episode 65: The week in ADHD (6)

Episode 65: The week in ADHD (6)

Chaos resumes as Alex, James and Mrs ADHD again double-fist two episodes on ADHD and the workplace.  The Week in ADHD (6) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and the workplace.  Alex buys posters, James tells Mrs ADHD what 8 inches is and Mrs ADHD ignores James...  Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠Sess

Dec 15, 2022 • 31:04

Episode 64: ADHD and the workplace (2)

Episode 64: ADHD and the workplace (2)

The Queen of Chaos™, Mrs ADHD, now fully ensconced as a member of The ADHD Adults joins Alex and James for an episode on ADHD and the workplace. As usual, the episode includes some 'run it at 2x speed' psychoeducation delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual utterly useless 'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and  Alex reads out the usual correspondence.  James has

Dec 12, 2022 • 45:27

Episode 63 The week in ADHD (5)

Episode 63 The week in ADHD (5)

In easily the most chaotic episode yet,  Alex, James and Mrs ADHD again try double-fisting two episodes on loneliness.  The Week in ADHD (5) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD and loneliness.  Alex smuggles crystal meth, James regrets saying the word 'Ticker' and Mrs ADHD solders at an inappropriate time... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. So

Dec 8, 2022 • 43:01

Episode 62: ADHD and loneliness/isolation

Episode 62: ADHD and loneliness/isolation

Due to public demand the Queen of Chaos™, Mrs ADHD, is now a fully-fledged member of The ADHD Adults and joins Alex and James for an episode on ADHD and loneliness. As usual, the episode includes some dull and monotonous psychoeducation delivered by golf ball head Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual utterly useless 'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns after Alex actually got one ri

Dec 5, 2022 • 40:48

Episode 61: The injustice! ADHD and justice sensitivity

Episode 61: The injustice! ADHD and justice sensitivity

In Episode 61, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss something they absolutely, definitely knew for ages had some research behind it and definitely didn't just find out about, justice sensitivity in ADHD. As usual, the worst podcast ever™ includes dull, monotonous psychoeducation on ADHD and sensitivity to justice, delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  the personal reflections on justice sensitivity and the usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?&quo

Nov 28, 2022 • 36:39

Episode 60 The week in ADHD (4)

Episode 60 The week in ADHD (4)

The shambolic and surely doomed-to-fail experiment of 2 episodes a week continues, and Alex, James and Mrs ADHD again try double-fisting two episodes on burnout.  The Week in ADHD (4) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, ADHD burnout.  Alex buys a bag, James is a monster and Mrs ADHD has uneven legs... Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdad

Nov 24, 2022 • 42:44

Episode 59 ADHD Burnout

Episode 59 ADHD Burnout

Delight as the Queen of Chaos™, Mrs ADHD, returns for an episode on ADHD burnout. As usual, the episode includes some heavily interrupted psychoeducation delivered by moon-faced Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual utterly useless 'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns to allow Alex to fail at something again, and Alex reads out the usual 'absolutely real' correspondence from

Nov 21, 2022 • 44:57

Episode 58: The week in ADHD (3)

Episode 58: The week in ADHD (3)

Continuing to dive blinfolded into a doomed-to-fail experiment, Alex and James again try double-fisting two episodes in a week.  The Week in ADHD (3) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, pain and ADHD.  Alex thinks Mrs ADHD is a leper and James is a double Bee Gee... Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Nov 17, 2022 • 37:32

Episode 57 ADHD and pain

Episode 57 ADHD and pain

In Episode 57, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss the issue of pain in ADHD. As usual, the world's worst podcast™ includes pathetically delivered psychoeducation on ADHD and pain, monotonously delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, personal reflections on the subject and the usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" which Alex undoubtedly will get wrong. Will Alex continue to receive  correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster'?  Our

Nov 14, 2022 • 38:13

Episode 56 The week in ADHD (2)

Episode 56 The week in ADHD (2)

Continuing to hurtle headlong into our doomed-to-fail experiment, Alex, James AND Mrs ADHD again try double-fisting two episodes in a week.  The Week in ADHD (2) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, masking in ADHD.  Alex laughs at an inappropriate time, Sam shits herself and James is in his own person al Hell... Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts:

Nov 10, 2022 • 42:59

Episode 55: ADHD and Masking

Episode 55: ADHD and Masking

Mrs ADHD returns, bringing with her all the chaos that is expected for an episode on ADHD and masking. Despite this, as usual, the episode includes very dull yet informative psychoeducation delivered by old balloon head,  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  the personal reflections from all three ADHD adults and the usual  'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns just to annoy Alex, but will he finally choose laptops? Alex reads out correspondenc

Nov 7, 2022 • 39:07

Episode 54 The week in ADHD (1)

Episode 54 The week in ADHD (1)

In a doomed-to-fail experiment, Alex and James try double-fisting two episodes in a week.  Thursday episodes (for as long as they last.... about 3 weeks)  include how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject.  James almost walked away from everything and Alex's wife Lisa tells everyone about her Brazilian... Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Mus

Nov 3, 2022 • 31:30

Episode 53 ADHD and alcohol

Episode 53 ADHD and alcohol

Ummmmmm... so we forgot October has 31 days. So now finishing off ADHD Awareness Month 2022, the latest misshape of an episode discusses alcohol and ADHD, including sober and unemotionally delivered psychoeducation from Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections and the usual Gaby Logan-laced 'top tips'.  'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns just to annoy Alex, whilst correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster'?  continues AND Al

Oct 31, 2022 • 37:02

Episode 52 ADHD Mythbusting (part 2)

Episode 52 ADHD Mythbusting (part 2)

Episode 52 completes the double-fister on 'ADHD Myths',  bringing ADHD Awareness Month 2022 to a close with what, continuing from part 1, is utterly awful and chaotic, again as  Mrs ADHD joins the boys.   Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podcast⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to extra content⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the charity that the pod

Oct 27, 2022 • 40:19

Episode 51: ADHD Mythbusting (part 1)

Episode 51: ADHD Mythbusting (part 1)

Episode 51, the first of a double-fister,  brings ADHD Awareness Month 2022 to a close with what is easily our most pathetic, shambolic and unprofessional episodes yet. Largely as Alex and James are joined by Mrs ADHD... The usual structure is thrown out for once as some of the most persistent and annoying myths about ADHD are discussed.  Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a mess

Oct 24, 2022 • 41:03

Episode 50: ADHD and emotional regulation

Episode 50: ADHD and emotional regulation

Episode 50, we've hit a half-century! Continuing ADHD Awareness Month 2022, this latest dog tod of an episode discusses emotional dysregulation in ADHD, including robotically and unemotionally delivered psychoeducation from Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections and the usual Gaby Logan-laced last section. The usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" continues to annoy Alex, whilst correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster'?

Oct 17, 2022 • 37:44

Episode 49: Fitting in with ADHD: Square pegs in round holes

Episode 49: Fitting in with ADHD: Square pegs in round holes

Episode 49 carries on with  ADHD Awareness Month 2022, and the ADHD Adults James and Alex talk about being square pegs in round holes; the way in which we have to fit into society's rules and processes.  Alongside the usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?", correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster'?  and some real, actual listeners, we provide the usual nonsense from the Psychoeducation Monkey,  personal reflections and ludicrous 'top

Oct 10, 2022 • 36:44

Episode 48: Sharing your ADHD Experience (with ADHD as Females)

Episode 48: Sharing your ADHD Experience (with ADHD as Females)

Episode 48 kicks off ADHD Awareness Month 2022, and ADHD Adults James and Alex are joined by some proper podcasters in the amazing Dawn and Laura from ADHD as Females.  discuss the almost incredibly unresearched issue of imposter syndrome in ADHD. Alongside the usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?", correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster'?  and ACTUAL listeners, we talk about how you could go about sharing your ADHD experience, whether it&#

Oct 3, 2022 • 45:19

Episode 47: Parenting with ADHD (Part 2)

Episode 47: Parenting with ADHD (Part 2)

In the delayed second of a double-fister, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss parenting with ADHD from a father's perspective. As James has zero children, another ringer, the brilliant Jules (Alex's better brother) is brought in to help.  As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, Alex and Jules's personal reflections on being a parent with ADHD and also some 'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?&qu

Sep 26, 2022 • 32:27

Episode 46: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome

Episode 46: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome

In Episode 46, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss the almost incredibly unresearched issue of imposter syndrome in ADHD. As usual, the world's worst podcast™ includes a sham of psychoeducation on ADHD and imposter syndrome delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James' reflections on imposter syndrome and Alex's reflections on being a sociopath and the usual game of 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" just to annoy Alex. Will Alex get more corres

Sep 19, 2022 • 35:51

Episode 45: ADHD and Sex

Episode 45: ADHD and Sex

Episode 45 of The ADHD Adults sees James and Alex discuss the incredibly awkward (for Alex) subject of sex, which can be a problem area for adults with ADHD for many reasons. As usual, the podcast contains Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's evidence-based information on ADHD and sex, vomit-inducing personal reflections on the subject, and some utterly useless 'top tips. Will Alex continue to fail miserably in playing 'What has James forgotten, mislaid or lost this week?", and wil

Sep 12, 2022 • 37:05

Episode 44: Parenting with ADHD (Part 1)

Episode 44: Parenting with ADHD (Part 1)

In the first of a double-fister, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss parenting with ADHD from a mother's perspective. As James and Alex are probably not mothers, another ringer, the brilliant Jessica, is brought in to help.  As usual, the 'podcast' (liberal use of the word there) contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by balloon head, Jessica's personal reflections on being a parent with ADHD Tax and also her 'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?&q

Sep 5, 2022 • 38:59

Episode 43: ADHD and Prison

Episode 43: ADHD and Prison

Episode 43 of The ADHD Adults sees James and Alex bring in a ringer, the lovely Maria, to discuss the very real and important issues of ADHD and the criminal justice system. As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation on ADHD and crime, including some shocking statistics delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, and Maria's personal story about prison and ADHD. Alex continues to the tired 'Robert from Kidderminster' gag, but also reads correspondence from a real listener. &#39

Aug 29, 2022 • 44:00

Episode 42: Grieving for what might have been...

Episode 42: Grieving for what might have been...

In Episode 42, James and Alex discuss the commonly reported sense of 'grieving for what might have been' if we had known earlier about our ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivered some almost useful psychoeducation on the theme; James and Alex share very different personal reflections on thinking about how things could have been different, 'Robert from Kidderminster' probably writes a letter, Alex continues to be utterly shit at  'What did James lose this wee

Aug 22, 2022 • 33:56

Episode 41: ADHD and driving

Episode 41: ADHD and driving

Episode 41 of The ADHD Adults sees James and Alex discuss the commonly asked question of 'Does ADHD make me a bad driver?' (in James's case, yes). As usual, the podcast contains some relevant psychoeducation on ADHD and driving delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James's painful reflections on how bad a driver he is, ADHD or not, the usual game of 'What did James lose this week?" just to annoy Alex, and Alex continues to milk the 'Robert from Kidderminster&

Aug 15, 2022 • 33:56

Episode 40: Going on holiday with ADHD

Episode 40: Going on holiday with ADHD

In Episode 40, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss the almost inevitable shitshow of going on holiday if you have ADHD. As usual, the world's worst podcast™ contains pathetic psychoeducation on ADHD and holidays delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's painful reflections on ADHD holidays, another Ibizan-themed game of 'What did James lose this week?" annoys Alex, and Alex manages to milk the 'Robert from Kidderminster' gag for another week, as w

Aug 8, 2022 • 37:25

Episode 39: ADHD Coaching

Episode 39: ADHD Coaching

Episode 39 sees the ADHD adults discuss ADHD coaching, and embarrassingly (as they are both ADHD coaches) the lack of evidence that it actually works.  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivers some evidence-based psychoeducation on coaching ADHD adults,  and James and Alex share their personal reflections on being coached and being a coach. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, and Alex receives more 'letters', possibly including one from Robert from Kidderminster, as well a

Aug 1, 2022 • 42:07

Episode 38: ADHD and Exercise

Episode 38: ADHD and Exercise

In Episode 38, the ADHD Adults James and Alex discuss exercise and ADHD. As usual, this simply awful podcast contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's reflections on exercise and  ADHD,  'What did James lose this week?" returns with an Ibizan theme and Alex continues to get absolutely real communication from Robert from Kidderminster, as well as from real listeners and welcomes our confusingly spread out international list

Jul 25, 2022 • 40:00

Episode 37: ADHD and Internalised Stigma

Episode 37: ADHD and Internalised Stigma

Episode 37, the second part of a double-fister,  sees the ADHD adults discuss the internalised stigma adults with ADHD often experience.  Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey delivers some evidence-based psychoeducation on internalised stigma,  and James and Alex share personal reflections on their internalised stigma. 'What did James lose this week?" returns and Alex receives some 'letters', including one from Robert from Kidderminster as well as welcoming our international listener

Jul 18, 2022 • 35:21

Episode 36: ADHD and External Stigma

Episode 36: ADHD and External Stigma

In Episode 36, by far the angriest and sweariest episode yet, the ADHD adults discuss the external stigma associated with ADHD. As you might expect, the fundamentally awful podcast contains some pathetic evidence-based psychoeducation on the external stigma delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, as well as James and Alex's personal reflections on the external stigma that many of us have faced (James loses his temper just a touch). The  'Top Tips' section is replaced by the wor

Jul 11, 2022 • 29:34

Episode 35: ADHD and ODD

Episode 35: ADHD and ODD

Episode 35 sees the ADHD adults discuss ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or oppositional defiance disorder as Alex keeps calling it. As usual, the least professional podcast in existence has three parts, evidence-based psychoeducation on ADHD and ODD delivered by Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD and ODD and the usual shit show that we ludicrously call 'Top Tips'. Alex continues to read out 'letters' (maybe even on

Jul 4, 2022 • 29:06

Episode 34: ADHD and ASD

Episode 34: ADHD and ASD

In Episode 34, the ADHD adults discuss ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As usual, the shambolic podcast contains some evidence-based psychoeducation on the subject delivered by Alex, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD and ASD traits and the usual semi -useless attempts at providing some 'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?" returns to Alex's dismay,  Alex continues to read out 'letters', maybe even one from Robert in Kidderminster. J

Jun 27, 2022 • 32:01

Episode 33: Special Guest Episode - Tom Watson

Episode 33: Special Guest Episode - Tom Watson

Episode 33 of The ADHD Adults sees Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party,  join Alex and James to talk publicly for the first time about his recent ADHD diagnosis.  In a frank and light-hearted conversation, Tom shares his diagnosis to increase awareness of the toll that untreated ADHD can cost the individual and society.  From a lifetime of messy lockers and lost textbooks to being told off by the General Secretary of the Labour Party for an untidy desk, Tom shares the emotional

Jun 17, 2022 • 53:07

Episode 32: The ADHD Tax

Episode 32: The ADHD Tax

In Episode 32, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss the ADHD Tax, the combination of financial and other costs associated with living with ADHD. As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation on the subject delivered by balloon head, James and Alex's personal reflections on the ADHD Tax and the usual awful attempts at some  'Top Tips'. 'What did James lose this week?" returns and Alex continues to get communication from Kidderminster as well as from real listeners and welc

Jun 13, 2022 • 31:06

Episode 31: One year on: James beats Alex to death (finally)

Episode 31: One year on: James beats Alex to death (finally)

Episode 31 of the ADHD adults is a review of what has changed since the podcast started, for James and Alex and ADHD in general. Alex reminds us what ADHD is, and James and Alex discuss how running the podcast has changed how they think about ADHD. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, and Alex gets an actual physical letter from Robert in  Kidderminster, as well as correspondence from real listeners.  Alex forgets he has ADHD and James does a killer burp. Written by James Brown an

Jun 6, 2022 • 34:49

Episode 30: Cannabis and ADHD

Episode 30: Cannabis and ADHD

In Episode 30, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss the really difficult to talk about without incriminating themselves subject of cannabis use and ADHD. As usual, the podcast contains Alex's psychoeducation on the subject (about all he could manage this episode),  personal reflections (DEFINITELY not from us) on cannabis use in ADHD and an awful attempt at some  'Top Tips' is half-heartedly made. 'What did James lose this week?" returns, will Alex finally become 'abov

May 30, 2022 • 30:30

Episode 29: Sit still and don’t interrupt! Symptoms of hyperactive ADHD

Episode 29: Sit still and don’t interrupt! Symptoms of hyperactive ADHD

Episode 29 is the second part of a two-parter, getting back to basics; focusing on the core diagnostic element of hyperactivity/impulsivity.  As usual, we have some correspondence, from real people as well as probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster', we say hello to more international listeners (still not sure why they listen to us and not something good, but thanks anyway!). Alex the psychoeducational monkey talks about the symptoms and biological basis of hyperacti

May 23, 2022 • 32:45

Episode 28: Pay Attention! Symptoms of inattentive ADHD

Episode 28: Pay Attention! Symptoms of inattentive ADHD

Episode 28 is the first of a two-parter, where we get back to basics; focusing on the two core diagnostic elements of ADHD, inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity (coming next week).  There is more correspondence, probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster, as well as saying hello to our international listeners (poor, poor people). Alex the psychoeducational monkey talks about the what and why of 'attention',  personal reflections of our own 'inattentiven

May 16, 2022 • 35:23

Episode 27: Adapting to an ADHD Diagnosis

Episode 27: Adapting to an ADHD Diagnosis

In Episode 27, Alex and James discuss the challenge of adapting to a diagnosis of ADHD, and how it challenges our identity, both positively and negatively.   As usual, the three poorly presented elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  As usual,  correspondence from listeners, probably including something from  'Robert from Kidderminster' and Alex is forced yet again to play 'What has James forgotten, lost or mislaid this week?"  James tinkers wit

May 9, 2022 • 33:44

Episode 26: ADHD and hyperkinetic movements

Episode 26: ADHD and hyperkinetic movements

In Episode 26, the ADHD Adults (Alex and James) discuss hyperkinetic movements, which include tics.   As usual, the three shambolic elements of psychoeducation, personal reflections and tips are covered.  Will Alex get back on track and score a point in  'What has James forgotten, lost or mislaid this week?"  As usual, we have some correspondence, probably including something from  'Robert from Kidderminster' as well as something that someone actually wrote and sent in. James we

May 2, 2022 • 31:15

Episode 24: Is ADHD real?

Episode 24: Is ADHD real?

Episode 24 deals with the ridiculous but persistent question of whether ADHD is 'real'.  Evidence for 'realness' is discussed, as well as personal reflections about how we have dealt with situations where the validity of ADHD has been questioned.  Will Alex continue to score points playing 'What did James lose this week?" and there is more correspondence, probably including something from 'Robert from Kidderminster'. James has an IQ of 80  and Alex does a shit vi

Apr 18, 2022 • 29:42

Episode 23: ADHD and Sleep

Episode 23: ADHD and Sleep

In Episode 23, the ADHD Adults cover the frustrating impact ADHD can have on sleep.  As usual, Alex the psychoeducation monkey tells us how and why this is,  there are some personal reflections about our sleep (or lack of), and some tips to improve sleep patterns.  Will Alex score a point playing 'What did James lose this week?" and will the usual correspondence from 'Robert from Kidderminster' get on James's tits. James thrusts sexually from the hips and Alex always gets ei

Apr 11, 2022 • 26:36

Episode 22: ADHD and Eating Behaviours

Episode 22: ADHD and Eating Behaviours

Trigger KlaxxON (as Alex pronounces it...)Episode 22 covers the very emotive subject of how ADHD can affect our eating behaviours.  Alex the psychoeducational monkey tells us how and why this is,  very personal reflections from James about his eating disorder are shared, as is some advice on how to manage preparing food and our eating behaviours.  Another game of 'What did James lose this week?" managed to annoy Alex and the world waits for a letter from 'Robert from Kidderminster&#

Apr 4, 2022 • 32:49

Episode 21: Procrastination and ADHD

Episode 21: Procrastination and ADHD

In Episode 21, the ADHD adults James and Alex discuss that thing we all seem to do - procrastination. As usual, the podcast contains psychoeducation around why we put things off,  personal reflections on how procrastination has affected our lives (especially at work)   and some  'Top Tips' are shared, mostly by Alex of course. 'What did James lose this week?" returns largely now because it annoys Alex. Will Alex continue to get communication from Kidderminster?   Alex tries to b

Mar 28, 2022 • 35:14

Episode 20: Special Guest Episode Mickey Beans (Part 2)

Episode 20: Special Guest Episode Mickey Beans (Part 2)

In part 2 of the first Special Guest Episode, James and Alex haven't managed to put musician and host of the 'BeansonBoogaloo' radio show on www.boogalooradio.com, Mickey 'Beans' O'Brien off talking to them yet.  Topics include what life is like now, upcoming projects and how bad Mickey at doing accents Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question o

Mar 24, 2022 • 21:06

Episode 19: Special Guest Episode Mickey Beans (Part 1)

Episode 19: Special Guest Episode Mickey Beans (Part 1)

In this first Special Guest Episode, James and Alex talk to the musician and host of the 'BeansonBoogaloo' radio show on www.boogalooradio.com, Mickey 'Beans' O'Brien. Topics include life before a diagnosis, how diagnosis helped Mickey and her well trained shitting cat. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podca

Mar 23, 2022 • 30:42

Episode 18: ADHD and the menopause

Episode 18: ADHD and the menopause

Episode 18 brings in a ringer, Mrs ADHD, to help  Alex and James cover how menopause and peri-menopause and ADHD are such a difficult combination to navigate. As usual, there is some psychoeducation about how hormonal changes might complicate ADHD,  our personal reflections (only joking, Mrs ADHD does this bit) on ADHD and hormonal changes and we share some  'Top Tips' (Largely from Mrs ADHD). 'What did James lose this week?" returns to Alex's indifference and Alex continues

Mar 21, 2022 • 45:21

Episode 17: What is 'executive function' and why don't we have it?

Episode 17: What is 'executive function' and why don't we have it?

In Episode 17, the ADHD adults Alex and James cover 'executive function', the set of higher-level thinking skills which are, well. As usual, the podcast contains some psychoeducation about what executive function is,  our personal reflections on how not having executive function skills like planning, working memory and inhibition impacts us and we'll share some  'Top Tips' (will James's be as useless as ever?). 'What did James lose this week?" returns to Alex&#39

Mar 14, 2022 • 32:23

Episode 16: Hyperfocus

Episode 16: Hyperfocus

In Episode 16, James and Alex tackle the thorny, misunderstood issue of hyperfocus. For once, there is some decent psychoeducation (because James wrote it),  our personal reflections on how hyperfocus impacts us and some  'Top Tips', which for once James meaningfully contributes to (this is debatable).  'What did James lose this week?" returns and Alex reads out 'totally real' emails. There is some corpsing in this episode. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produc

Mar 7, 2022 • 29:34

Episode 15: Comorbidities of ADHD

Episode 15: Comorbidities of ADHD

In Episode 15, Alex and James discuss the massively long list of shit that ADHD often comes with, or to be more technical the 'comorbidities' of ADHD. As usual, there is some psychoeducation around what the comorbidities are,   personal reflections on our comorbidities (James's list is so long you might want to play that bit at 2x speed) and some  'Top Tips'.  'What did James lose this week?" continues to Alex's annoyance and Alex gets to read more emails that ar

Feb 28, 2022 • 26:02

Episode 14: Domestic Anxiety

Episode 14: Domestic Anxiety

In Episode 14, James and Alex discuss a form of anxiety Alex has made up (but it is very real in ADHD), the temporal or domestic anxiety that comes with a lack of activities or structure in time off. As usual, there is some psychoeducation (sort of),  painful personal reflections on how this affects us and some  'Top Tips', which as usual mostly come from Alex as James's are just rubbish  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets to read more 'absolutely r

Feb 21, 2022 • 30:10

Episode 13: Relationships with ADHD (Valentines Shmalentines)

Episode 13: Relationships with ADHD (Valentines Shmalentines)

In Episode 13, which is painful to listen to, James and Alex discuss the issues that commonly occur in relationships where one or more partners may have ADHD. As usual some psychoeducation (loosely speaking), incredibly painful personal reflections on on our relationship issues which are so bad we couldn't even mock each other and some  'Top Tips'.  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets more 'real' emails.   James admits he was single for 10 years

Feb 14, 2022 • 28:32

Episode 12: Task Management (or 'Getting Shit Done')

Episode 12: Task Management (or 'Getting Shit Done')

In Episode 12 James and Alex discuss the issue of 'getting shit done' which often leads to procrastination. As usual the three parts are psychoeducation, personal reflections on how a lack of task management causes issues for us has affected us and Top Tips.  'What did James lose this week?" continues to Alex's annoyance and Alex gets more emails, some of them real.  James doesn't read the script (there is one) and Alex talks about sandwiching which apparently isn't

Feb 7, 2022 • 29:06

Episode 11: Deciding if a diagnosis is needed...

Episode 11: Deciding if a diagnosis is needed...

In Episode 11 James and Alex are joined by Tom, who feels he has the symptoms of ADHD but isn't sure if he wants to get a diagnosis. The discussion centres around if a diagnosis is needed, what it feels like to be 'diagnosis hesitant' and the stigma around being labelled as 'ADHD'.  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets more emails from our 10 listeners. James forgets to have a poo and Alex (and Tom) speak German for some reason... Written by Jame

Jan 31, 2022 • 41:37

Episode 10: Impulse Spending

Episode 10: Impulse Spending

In Episode 10,  James and Alex discuss an aspect of impulsiveness....impulsivity...impulse control? Anyway, they discuss impulse spending. As usual, some psychoeducation, personal reflections on the issue and our Top Tips (James hasn't got any).   'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets more emails from our 10 listeners. James buys too many guitars and Alex forgets he is James's ADHD Coach. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBH

Jan 24, 2022 • 30:26

Episode 9: Object Invisibility

Episode 9: Object Invisibility

In Episode 9 James and Alex discuss the commonly reported phenomenon of 'object invisibility', which is like 'out of sight out of mind' on steroids. As usual some psychoeducational (loosely speaking), personal reflections on how it has affected us and Top Tips.  'What did James lose this week?" continues and Alex gets some emails now we have 10 listeners. James has a fat neck and Alex misses a chance to point out James's improper use of 'literally'. Written

Jan 17, 2022 • 29:56

Episode 8: Pre-diagnosis Experience

Episode 8: Pre-diagnosis Experience

In Episode 8,  James and Alex are joined to James's horror by James's wife (AKA Mrs ADHD), Sam, who has been referred for diagnosis but is waiting. In this episode, Alex discusses with Sam what it is like to wait for a diagnosis, and what the nightmare of living with James is like. A twist on  'What did James lose or forget this week?" takes place, and in general, an awful time is had by James to Alex's glee.  Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown

Jan 10, 2022 • 36:14

Episode 7: ADHD and Anxiety

Episode 7: ADHD and Anxiety

In Episode 7, possibly the least professional episode yet, James and Alex discuss the commonly co-existing ADHD issue of anxiety. Content includes psychoeducation around why we get anxiety, how to deal with it (or not) when it comes plus the usual personal reflections.  'What did James lose or forget this week?" continues, so does Alex manage to get a point this week? James still refers to it as 'adHd' and Alex discusses how 'toteming' definitely isn't a sex act.  W

Dec 28, 2021 • 30:15

ADHDadultUK Christmas Special 2021

ADHDadultUK Christmas Special 2021

In this special and not at all festive Special Episode,  Alex and James discuss how Christmas (or any large festival-type event) can be a trigger for many of the issues that ADHD adults have. Whether it's impulse spending, anxiety around parties or any of the many other issues that Christmas brings,  it can be a weird old time. As usual, personal reflections, top tips and 'What did James lose this week?" all appear. Alex can't work out how to turn his Christmas jumper on and Jam

Dec 22, 2021 • 29:26

Episode 6: ADHD in the Workplace (1)

Episode 6: ADHD in the Workplace (1)

In Episode 6 James and Alex discuss how ADHD is a protected disability in the workplace, how to go about engaging with your employer for 'reasonable adjustments, and personal reflections on when and how ADHD made their jobs difficult.  'What did James lose this week?" continues. James wears a ridiculous shirt and Alex talks about waking up disliking himself. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by

Dec 15, 2021 • 29:07

Episode 5: Time Blindness

Episode 5: Time Blindness

In Episode 5 James and Alex discuss 'time blindness', a collection of issues associated with lacking proper perception of time, which is very common in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what time blindness is, James and Alex's experiences of having time blindness, the second instalment of  'What did James lose this week?" and some top tips.  James losing his trousers features heavily. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media co

Dec 6, 2021 • 29:49

Episode 4: Working Memory

Episode 4: Working Memory

In Episode 4 James and Alex discuss how working memory, a special type of short-term memory, is often lacking in adults with ADHD. Topics cover what working memory is, a new game called 'What did James lose this week?", James and Alex's experiences of having next to no working memory and some tips.  Alex's special gold pen and James's hair but being a bum transplant are also covered. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media

Nov 29, 2021 • 26:45

Episode 3: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

Episode 3: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

In Episode 3 Alex and James discuss how almost all adults with ADHD have rejection sensitivity. Topics covered include; why we feel rejection so painfully, personal experiences of RSD and the usual top tips.  James's almost quits his job over a bad joke and we learn Alex thinks about being abused when walking his dog. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or fut

Nov 4, 2021 • 28:29

Episode 2: ADHD Drugs

Episode 2: ADHD Drugs

In Episode 2 Alex and James discuss the drugs used to treat adult ADHD. Topics covered include; what the drugs do, drug hesitancy, their own experiences drug titration and treatment and the usual top tips.  James's also learns some big words and we learn Alex is on a toddler's dose. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future topic suggestion to the podc

Oct 25, 2021 • 28:19

Episode 1: Diagnosis

Episode 1: Diagnosis

In Episode 1, James and Alex discuss the diagnosis of adult ADHD (at the time of recording, October 2021) . Topics cover what diagnosis involves, the different routes to diagnosis, their own experiences of diagnosis and some tips.  James's hair is also covered alongside the fact that Alex clearly isn’t a real boy. Written by James Brown and Alex Conner. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Send a message, question or future

Oct 9, 2021 • 28:24

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