Simon Pegg: I Wouldn’t Be Me Without ADHD

What’s it like having a head full of bees? Nish Kumar opens up about his late ADHD diagnosis, anxiety, therapy and the chaotic mind of a comedian, as he finally starts making sense of what’s been going on inside his head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Pegg joins us to talk about his new ADHD diagnosis and what it has made him realise about himself. We get into creativity, hyperfocus, mental health and whether ADHD was hiding in the characters he wrote all along, from Shaun to Sergeant Nicholas Angel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back for Season 6!This week, as we kick off ADHD Awareness Month, we’re joined by Bradley Riches to talk about overcoming mutism, finding his voice and learning to communicate in his own way.We discuss Bradley’s experiences growing up autistic, his acting career, acceptance, and why there isn’t one “right” way to communicate.Bradley also shares his thoughts on normalising different neurospicy communication styles and making space for people to express themselves in ways that work for them.Find Bradley’s new book, Autistically Me, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808852/autistically-me-by-bradley-riches/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our landmark 60th episode, we’re joined by the brilliantly candid Sarina and Roger Taylor. In this, Roger Taylor’s first-ever podcast appearance, they open up about late ADHD diagnosis, the realities of masking, and the practical strategies that help them navigate daily life, from medication and mindfulness to lists, routines, and even Sarina’s famous “beans” system.We explore the emotional side of late diagnosis, the importance of support and self-acceptance, and how neurodivergence can shape both struggle and strength. It’s an intimate, high-profile, and very special conversation with plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a few surprises along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of I’m ADHD! No You’re Not, Dan Harris joins us with his non-speaking autistic son Joshie for a heartfelt, funny, and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to navigate a world built for neurotypical communication. Dan shares the realities of parenting, advocacy, and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This wek, we’re joined by the wonderfully insightful Dr Nighat Arif for a wide-ranging conversation about women’s health, ADHD, perimenopause, medical misinformation and the realities of navigating the NHS. We cover brain fog and hormone shifts to the dangers of TikTok health myths and the importance of being believed by your doctor.We also dig into the overlap between ADHD, dyslexia and hormonal change, why women’s symptoms are so often missed or misread, and how to advocate for yourself in a 10-minute GP appointment. Along the way, there are laughs, honest reflections and plenty of myth-busting from one of the UK’s most trusted medical voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant comedian and actor John Thomson, who opens up for the first time about his ADHD diagnosis, his experience of adoption, and the complex trauma that shaped so much of his life. From school struggles and hyperactivity to fame, addiction, sobriety, and the search for understanding, John speaks with honesty, warmth, and plenty of laughs about what it really means to live with ADHD.Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Joly has spent his career making the world laugh — but has he spent his whole life accidentally thriving on anxiety, chaos, and what he cheerfully calls his "secret sauce"?In this brilliantly funny and surprisingly moving episode, Dom opens up about growing up in war-torn Lebanon, his son's possible ADHD diagnosis, his complicated relationship with the word "normal," and why his wife has been telling him to see someone for years.He came on as a question mark, but which buzzer did he end up pressing? Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning broadcaster and podcaster Shaun Keaveny joins the show for a brilliantly funny, deeply relatable conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, radio, parenthood, and the art of appearing far more organised than you really are. Shaun reflects on discovering his own ADHD through his son's diagnosis, why life suddenly became "too many variables," and how years of masking accidentally turned him into an exceptionally charming broadcaster. As it turns out, talking for four minutes, playing a song, and receiving a tiny dopamine reward is basically the perfect ADHD job.Funny, thoughtful, and packed with radio gold, this is Shaun Keaveny at his very best.Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, trailblazing comedian, actor, writer and endurance athlete Suzy Eddie Izzard joins the conversation. From choosing her own name as a child to embracing being gender fluid, Suzy speaks candidly about rejecting rigid labels and “dead names,” and why, for her, identity has never been fixed or simple. With humour and clarity, she explores the shifting language around gender and the importance of removing shame while acknowledging just how confusing that journey can be for others too.It’s a conversation about difference, resilience, and doing life your own way. From identity to endurance, Suzy shows what’s possible when you stop trying to fit the mould - and just keep going. Funny, honest, and full of energy, this is about building a life that actually fits you.Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.