ADHD Chatter
5 Signs You Have Autism AND ADHD + how to spot it EARLY in children | Dr Becky Quicke
What are the common signs of AuDHD? How to spot AuDHD in kids and babies? Why AuDHD women have been missed for so long? Dr Becky Quicke is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been assessing children and adults' mental health since she qualified in 2005. She worked in the NHS for 10 years until she set up her own private assessment and therapy practice for children, adults and families in 2015. Dr Becky set up Autistic Girls, a private autism and ADHD assessment service for girls aged 8-18yrs so they can understand their differences and feel good about who they are. 00:00 Trailer 01:41 What is it about AuDHD that even you still can't get your head around 03:35 Signs of AuDHD to look out for 04:52 How has the diagnosis for AuDHD changed since you've been practicing medicine 06:51 How to spot AuDHD in kids 11:22 Can the two conditions (both ADHD and Autism) mask each other? 14:49 Why is it important for a person to receive a diagnosis as quickly as possible? 17:14 Tiimo advert 25:00 How women react after you diagnose them with AuDHD 30:27 Why have women been missed for so long 34:02 How does trauma interlink with AuDHD 41:01 Why a healthy family dynamic is vital for an AuDHD child 47:47 ADHD item segment Visit the Autistic Girls website 👉 https://autisticgirls.co.uk Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Mar 2025 - 49 min 42 sec
The AuDHD Expert: 3 Alarming Risks of Undiagnosed Adult AuDHD | Dr Samantha Hiew, PhD
AuDHD (The dual diagnosis of ADHD + Autism) is on the rise, but how can we spot AuDHD in ourselves, or in those close to us. How can we spot it early in children and what are the risks of staying undiagnosed. To answers these questions, and so much more, I chat to leading AuDHD expert, Dr. Samantha Hiew, Phd, who herself has been diagnosed with AuDHD, and has dedicated her career to advancing the scientific understanding around Autism and ADHD in women and girls. 00:00 Trailer 02:00 The latest stats on the percentage overlap of Autism and ADHD 04:53 Why is there such a common overlap in Autism and ADHD 11:47 How can the two co-existing conditions make life a struggle 12:55 For someone with AuDHD, which one is more likely to be diagnosed first 15:28 If you are AuDHD, do you think it's common to go missed for both diagnoses 17:39 Tiimo advert 19:40 Minimal age to show AuDHD traits 20:04 How does AuDHD develop with age 25:05 Can the two conditions mask each other 28:05 How can the pursuit of dopamine cause problems in an AuDHD mind 31:43 Is there any known tie between an AuDHD diagnosis and being Bi-Polar 32:49 How could someone with AuDHD look from the perspective of a new partner 34:52 Link between AuDHD and being an introverted extrovert 37:55 Message of hope for all undiagnosed AuDHD adults 42:30 What’s the latest information on AuDHD that you've been taught by a fellow specialist that's shocked even you 44:56 The AuDHD agony aunt 47:41 Debunking Autism myths 49:03 A letter from the previous guest 49:39 ADHD Item section Visit Dr. Samantha's website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com Find Dr Samantha on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/ Join Sam’s community event for AuDHD women (and their allies!) 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-autism-in-women-missed-dismissed-reclaiming-your-voice-tickets-1203582159639?utm-campaign=social =attendeeshare =discovery =listing =cp =ebdsshcopyurl Sam’s scientific and intersectional training for professionals who diagnose and support AuDHD women: https://adhdgirls.co.uk/product/autism-and-adhd-in-women-dsm-5-criteria-through-a-scientific-and-intersectional-lens/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Mar 2025 - 51 min 09 sec
3 Dark Ways Trauma Can Manifest In ADHD Women | Ella McCrystal
How can you tell the difference between ADHD and trauma? Ella McCrystal reveals the subtle differences between the two, and how you can spot them at a young age. Ella McCrystal is a fully trained and accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach. 00:00 Trailer 01:57 Dedication 02:28 What will people learn from this episode 03:45 In developmental psychology, what is trauma? 05:17 What makes an experience "traumatic" as opposed to just “bad". 10:23 Perfectionism, RSD and their links to trauma 13:56 The link between being bullied and perfectionism 19:58 How sexual abuse affected your life 23:47 How to find and feel hidden trauma in your body 25:54 Tiimo advert 28:14 Is masking a trauma response 39:22 What is a ‘trigger’ and why are people ‘triggered’ 47:43 Is the effect of trauma lagged, i.e does it tend to affect us later? 58:29 How to heal your inner child 01:04:23 What is "trauma bonding" and is this a good thing or a bad thing in a relationship? 01:16:10 The ADHD item (a butterfly) 01:18:58 The ADHD agony aunt 01:21:30 Generational trauma passing through a family 01:27:07 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by) Visit Ella's website 👉 https://ellamccrystal.com Find Ella on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal/?hl=en-gb Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Mar 2025 - 01 hr 29 min 09 sec
The Breakthrough Science That Proves Link Between ADHD and Hypermobility | Dr. Jessica Eccles PhD
80% of ADHD women are hyper-mobile and here’s how it’s damaging their health. Dr Jessica Eccles PhD trained in medicine at University of Cambridge and University of Oxford and undertook combined clinical academic training in Psychiatry. Her latest findings shed light on the intricate links between neurodivergence, inflammation, hypermobility, and Long COVID Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:13 Dedication 01:34 What will the audience learn in this episode 03:06 What exactly is hyper-mobility and how does it compare to just plain mobility? 04:30 Positives and negatives of being hyper mobile 09:27 How can a person test to see if they are hyper-mobile? 12:49 How hormones and the menstrual cycle affects hyper-mobility 14:03 Does everyone with ADHD have Hypermobility? 17:56 The scientific link between Neurodiversity and hyper-mobility 27:59 Who’s the most "hypermobile" person you've ever met? 29:25 Does hyper-mobility change with age? 30:51 Tiimo advert 32:58 What did we know about the hyper-mobility/neurodiversity link 10 years ago? 39:52 75% of women with ADHD suffer from chronic pain, is this connected to hypermobility? 45:08 How can someone with ADHD and hypermobility help themselves to relieve the negative symptoms? 47:27 The ADHD item segment 52:50 The ADHD agony aunt segment 01:02:21 A letter from the previous guest Find Dr. Jessica Eccles on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drbendybrain/?hl=en Click here to see Dr. Jessica’s LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/bendybrain?utm_source=linktree_profile_share =d051ee00-661d-4128-a6de-3f101d5b5694 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Mar 2025 - 01 hr 05 min 07 sec
Bitesize | How overcompensating can be harmful for female ADHDers | Dr. Jo Perkins
Dr. Jo Perkins is a Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. Listen to full episode: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xrl60OcYgHzNw4Ubwbn4q?si=L924AL4CQ72xUs3fuimNIQ Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000653994183 Watch full episode on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCQXAY5sQw4 =1157s Visit Jo's website 👉 https://drjoperkins.com Find Jo on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-perkins-46b943/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Mar 2025 - 07 min 33 sec
The Scary Consequences Of Undiagnosed Female ADHD | Dr Martin Brunet
Dr Martin Brunet is a GP with over 23 years of medical experience. In this conversation, we dive into the devastating affects of undiagnosed female ADHD, how to prevent them happening and the pro's and con's of ADHD medication. He's the author of 'Your Worry Makes Sense'. Chapters 00:00 Trailer 01:26 How many anxious patients turn out to be undiagnosed ADHD? 04:02 When you started as a doctor, what did ADHD mean to you 08:49 The emotional affect of having ADHD misdiagnosed 13:37 Is there a "loud and disruptive" version of ADHD and a "quiet reserved" version of ADHD? 18:31 Are you good at spotting undiagnosed ADHD? 20:50 ADHD Prejudice 23:49 Tiimo advert 25:50 The consequences of unmanaged stress 27:33 How does anxiety tie in with the terms overwhelm and burnout 41:03 How to combat RSD 44:34 Medication 48:59 Where would you like the medical community to be with regards to ADHD in 5 years time? 51:44 The ADHD item segment 55:30 The ADHD agony aunt segment 58:03 A letter from the previous guest Buy Dr Martin's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Worry-Makes-Sense-Overcome/dp/1805012975 Find Dr Martin on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/doc_martin_gp/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Mar 2025 - 59 min 57 sec
Bitesize | 3 Surprising Truths about Female Hormones and ADHD
Did you know about the women's hormone MOT, and how you can use it to greatly improve your ADHD traits? Adele Wimsett is a leading expert on the link between women's hormones, menopause and ADHD. Today, she shares some simple steps you can take to see an increase in your mood, productivity and happiness. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/424RBzswWyyAGaWFIqxy8g?si=lwLf4aG_SbCwBanp5xhc1A Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558?i=1000665946928 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNRfYtQu__s =1835s Visit Adele's website 👉 https://harmoniseyou.co.uk DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Mar 2025 - 12 min 48 sec
How To Hack Your Anxiety. Stop Doing These 3 Things, They Are Making It Worse! | Owen O'Kane
Owen O'Kane is a leading psychotherapist and Sunday Times best selling author. Formerly the NHS lead in mental health, he continues to use his advanced knowledge to help YOU tackle your anxiety. In this conversation, Owen and Alex discuss topics such as, what shifts us from an anxious state into an anxiety attack, how to stabilise our stress and anxiety, what 3 things in our everyday life can make our anxiety worse, how to truly understand what happiness means to you... ...and SO much more. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:07 Dedication 01:14 What is the worst side of anxiety that people experience? 02:40 ADHD anxiety VS neurotypical anxiety 05:41 The symptoms of anxiety from mild to severe 12:15 Is anxiety an evolutionary hangover 14:03 What shifts us from an anxious state into an anxiety attack? 22:36 Tiimo advert 24:42 The difference between rationale anxiety and irrational anxiety 28:17 Common ways to manage anxiety that are actually unhelpful 36:02 How to stabilise our stress and anxiety 37:49 Surefire techniques to calm anxiety 45:39 What does the term "catastrophizing" mean 53:45 Can we get addicted to anxiety and why would that be 01:03:09 How does anxiety link to depression 01:05:41 What 3 things in our everyday life can make our anxiety worse? 01:07:09 Things we do on a day-to-day basis that might be making us anxious and we don't even realise 01:09:09 How to create internal peace 01:13:05 How to truly understand what happiness means to you 01:18:14 Washing machine of woes 01:22:16 Owen’s ADHD Item Buy Owen’s new book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Addicted-Anxiety-hooked-anxiety-happier/dp/0241728320/ Find Owen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/owenokaneten/?hl=en Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Feb 2025 - 01 hr 27 min 39 sec
Bitesize | How to manage RSD in your relationship
Karen Doherty is a fully qualified Therapist and Relationship Coach, with over 20 years experience and specialises in neurodiversity. Watch the full episode 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Opd8B4ipk =691s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Feb 2025 - 14 min 36 sec
'AuDHD puts you at extreme risk!' Christine McGuinness Breaks Down Over Late AuDHD Diagnosis
Christine McGuinness is a British model, television personality and Autism advocate who has publicly spoken about her late AuDHD diagnosis and raising 3 autistic children. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:02 Dedication 01:22 Early memories of feeling different 06:15 Did these behaviours make sense to people closest to you 07:09 How do you differentiate between the traits of your ADHD and autism? 09:15 The diagnosis story 11:37 Talk me through the emotions you felt after your diagnosis 14:05 Rejection 15:48 Do you struggle making friends? 28:36 What do you believe to be the common (everyday person) perspective on Autism? 30:02 Parenting 34:17 Tiimo advert 36:26 What are some truths about Autism that you experience on a day-to-day basis? 41:13 People making inaccurate assumptions about you because of your Autism 42:35 Sexual abuse amongst autistic women 50:13 Are autistic women vulnerable to other forms of abuse 52:38 Advice for younger self 55:37 ADHD item 01:03:32 The ADHD agony aunt (washing machine of woes) 01:07:29 A letter from the previous guest Visit Christine's Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mrscmcguinness/?hl=en-gb Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Producer: Timon Woodward DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Feb 2025 - 01 hr 10 min 09 sec