You're Wrong About ADHD
From the Vault: How to avoid feeling overwhelmed at Christmas
It's come around again... Christmas! It can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to buy and so little time to get everything sorted. Add ADHD into the mix and it becomes even harder. By Christmas day, you can end up feeling totally exhausted. But there are ways to make things easier and more enjoyable. In this episode, originally released for Christmas 2023 (but as relevant as ever), Henry Shelford from ADHD UK joins Sam and Katie to answer your questions on Christmas. They share their top tips and strategies, so you can enjoy the festive period without feeling like it's all too much. For more information and resources, go to ADHD UK's website: www.adhduk.co.uk Get in touch by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com
18 12月 2024 - 25 min 14 s
BONUS: How to manage sensory overload
Sometimes the noises, lights and chaos of everyday life can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling drained and on edge. For Sam and Katie, awareness is a reoccurring theme - one that's especially important when it comes to understand and managing sensory overwhelm. Off the back of their conversation with Dr Khurram Sadiq , Sam and Katie chat about everything they've learnt about recognising sensory overload. They share practical advice, like how body checking can help and explore why it's important to give yourself permission to okay to step away from a situation when it's getting too much. That's a wrap on Series 3 of You're Wrong About ADHD. We'll be back in the new year with Series 4 with more brilliant guests and lots more fascinating topics to explore. Make sure you're following You're Wrong About ADHD so you'll be the first to know when the new series comes out! You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com The ADHD Foundation and ADHD UK also have valuable resources, support and information on their websites. For more details, visit: The ADHD Foundation ADHD UK
4 12月 2024 - 09 min 26 s
Why am I so sensitive to sounds, lights and textures?
Busy restaurants, crowded shops, noisy offices - everyday places that, for some of us, can feel totally overwhelming. A single loud noise, a bright light, or the scratchy tag on your sweater can spiral into anxiety or exhaustion. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Sensory overwhelm happens when your brain struggles to filter out all the sights, sounds, and feelings coming at it at once, leaving you feeling overstimulated and on edge. It’s not just “being sensitive”—it’s how your nervous system reacts to the world around you. This week on the season finale of You're Wrong About ADHD, Sam and Katie look at sensory overload with Dr Khurram Sadiq , a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD and Autism. Together, they explore what sensory overload actually is, why your brain sometimes just can't handle everything and share advice for managing it. Dr Sadiq is currently writing Explaining AuDHD , an accessible guide for understanding autism and ADHD as a combined diagnosis. The book is set to be released in April 2025. We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com.
2 12月 2024 - 22 min 02 s
BONUS: The diagnostic process: The good, the bad and the latest technology
Off the back of their conversation with Professor Peter Hill, Sam and Katie chat about what they've learnt about the current ADHD diagnostic process. They discuss what they think is working well, the challenges that still need tackling and the exciting new technologies that could make diagnosis faster and more effective. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com
27 11月 2024 - 08 min 35 s
Is there a 'gold standard' for diagnosing ADHD?
Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed experience, some people find it straightforward, while others face challenges. In this episode, Sam and Katie find out more about how the diagnostic process works and where it might be improved. They speak to Professor Peter Hill, consultant child and adolescent physiatrist who sees the need for a more standardised approach to ADHD testing. We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com.
25 11月 2024 - 17 min 16 s
BONUS: Reasons to be hopeful: How science is helping ADHDers
Science is coming through for ADHDers, and we're here for it. In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie unpack what they've learnt from their conversation with neuroscientist Professor Ellie Dommett from The ADHD Research Lab . From Ellie's practical advice on managing ADHD without medication to why the future of non-drug treatment looks brighter than ever... New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com
20 11月 2024 - 09 min 33 s
We speak to a neuroscientist about non-drug treatments
Looking for new ways to manage your ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by Professor Ellie Dommett, a neuroscientist leading The ADHD Research Lab at King's College London, to explore the science behind non-drug treatments for ADHD. Ellie shares her team's latest findings, including how exercise, mindfulness and even eye movement training can help manage ADHD symptoms. She explains why they’re so effective and how they can complement—or even replace - medication. Plus, Sam asks Ellie a BIG question about neuroplasticity. We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by sending your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com.
18 11月 2024 - 31 min 11 s
BONUS: What we've learnt about ADHD and the risk of addiction
Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist Dr Peter McCann . They discuss the tricky relationship between ADHD and addiction, looking at how impulsivity can sometimes lead to addictive behaviours and why awareness is key to managing addiction risks when you have ADHD. This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP. If you are struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm). New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com
13 11月 2024 - 09 min 54 s
Why are ADHDers more likely to struggle with addiction?
This week Sam and Katie speak to Dr Peter McCann , a consultant psychiatrist specialising in addictions, to explore the link between ADHD and addictive behaviours. Dr McCann explains why ADHDers are more at risk, the difference between impulsivity and addiction and what treatments are available. This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP. If you are struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm). You can find out more about the relationship between ADHD and addiction here .
11 11月 2024 - 21 min 30 s
BONUS: Access to Work: What it is and how it can help you
If you're working with ADHD, here's a little-known secret that could change your work life: Access to Work. Designed to support people with physical and mental health conditions or disabilities, Access to Work is an untapped resource for many ADHD employees. In this bonus episode, business coach Amanda Perry is back to share everything you need to know about this UK government-funded scheme. You can apply for Access to Work here . New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@global.com
6 11月 2024 - 07 min 03 s