Bonus | The No.1 ADHD Expert: How To Level Up Your ADHD- Dr Ned Hallowell

Dr Judith Mohring has over 25 years' experience of clinical and organisational practice having studied medicine at Cambridge and graduating as a gold medal finalist. She enjoyed a distinguished career as a private psychiatrist in the City and Harley Street before founding The Natural Psychiatrist to focus on education and coaching, enhancing business productivity and performance. She is an expert trainer for the UK Adult ADHD Network, on the advisory board for The Centre for Neurodiversity at work and a visiting lecturer in organisational psychiatry at King's College London. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:52 What is your mission within the ADHD community? 02:45 Trends with regards to what women with undiagnosed ADHD tend to struggle with 08:09 How to respond when someone says ‘ADHD isn’t real’ 09:40 How can ’feeling different’ be detrimental to a person's mental health? 12:43 Is ADHD is a deficit of self awareness 17:05 Tiimo advert 18:20 What is "positive psychology" and why can this be particularly beneficial for a woman with ADHD? 27:07 What does the term "Natural Psychiatrist" mean compared to simply "Psychiatrist"? 29:13 3 tips to increase mood and focus 30:21 How to improve ADHD traits in 4 weeks 32:14 How ADHD people deal with stress 37:54 ADHD in the workplace 45:21 What is "vicarious trauma" and how can that affect a person?  49:32 Ned Hallowell Brain Health Advert 51:59 The ADHD item segment 54:09 The ADHD agony aunt segment Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website 👉 https://www.adhded.co.uk/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Get 10% off the Hallowell Brain Health App 👉 https://zingperformance.com/adhd-chatter/ 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

Karen Doherty is a leading Neurodiversity couples therapist and coach. Over the past 22 years Karen has designed a unique coaching method which she’s used to help thousands of couples improve their relationships. Chapter 00:00 Trailer 01:29 What’s your mission 03:56 Common ADHD romantic challenges (and how to overcome them) 08:14 Overcoming Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 15:48 Tiimo advert 17:02 Navigating shame 19:13 How to keep the excitement alive 25:37 Can a child cure the boredom 28:51 Why some people are not destined to be together 30:27 Lessons from success stories 34:27 When your partner thinks ‘ADHD isn’t real’ 37:28 ADHD positives 41:00 Ned Hallowell Brain Health advert 42:24 What does ‘Unity’ mean in couple therapy 43:49 ADHD item 46:41 The ADHD agony aunt section 51:03 A letter from the previous guest Visit Karen’s website 👉 https://karendohertycoaching.co.uk Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Get 10% off the Hallowell Brain Health App 👉 https://zingperformance.com/adhd-chatter/ 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

Dr. Louise Newson is a physician, menopause specialist and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is also an award-winning doctor, educator, and Sunday Times best-selling author, committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause. 00:00 Trailer 02:39 What will the audience learn in this episode 06:21 How hormones influence ADHD traits 13:30 How "in the dark" are women still about their own hormones 20:41 Tiimo advert 21:50 At what stage of the monthly hormone cycle is ADHD most manageable 27:03 How female contraception is affecting ADHD traits 28:41 The correlation between menopause and ADHD diagnoses’s in women 30:48 Advice for ADHD women approaching menopause 40:55 The link between Emotional Dysregulation and Menopause 44:14 Hallowell Brain Health Advert 45:34 The link between AuDHD and hormones 50:26 The ADHD item 56:43 The ADHD agony aunt 01:01:30 A letter from the previous guest Find Dr. Louise Newson on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/ Visit Dr. Louise Newson’s website 👉 https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/staff/dr-louise-newson/ Read Dr Louise Newson’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Guide-Perimenopause-Menopause-bestseller/dp/1399705172 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Get 10% off the Hallowell Brain Health App 👉 https://zingperformance.com/adhd-chatter/ 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

Dr Ned Hallowell is a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and the world's No.1 authority on ADHD. Today, in this special bonus virtual episode, he shares how you can level up your ADHD! Chapters: 00:19 Common ADHD tough patches 01:28 Common ADHD blind spots 03:50 What can feeling lost, or different, do to the human brain and its development? 10:22 Why is it important to fit "into the pack" and what effect does it have on a person's self-esteem 13:02 In a person's upbringing, how important is it to have the understanding and support of their parents 16:15 Evolutionary, what effect does our parent's opinion have on us that is specific to that parental relationship? 22:41 Do we seek our parent's approval even if we believe them to be wrong? 28:40 What are some common comments ADHDers might receive from Neurotypicals 32:18 With childhood trauma, I've heard that you stay at the age you are when this trauma is inflicted, is this true and why does it keep you stuck in this time? 34:22 How can having people constantly doubting you or seeing your eccentricities as faults impact your self-esteem and then inflict on that person's capacity for shame? 37:47 What is shame and does shame have a purpose? 52:25 How to conquer the ‘boom and bust’ cycle 01:01:03 Is it a curse to suffer from RSD, or can it be a blessing to feel emotions so deeply? 01:03:55 Other than just "fitting in", does masking serve other purposes? 01:05:32 Do you think people mask because it’s is a good way to not have the "true them" rejected? 01:06:04 What would you say to the female community who have had a diagnosis later in their life 01:09:16 What would you say to the ADHD community who have been told that they are "too much" in past relationships 01:12:10 Can being misunderstood manifest itself in anger or even hatred? 01:15:01 Have you experienced people with ADHD in your practice that are so overwhelmed that they just can't function 01:19:42 Do you have a mental list of eccentric behaviours that, if there are some undiagnosed people watching, might help them put 2 and 2 together and seek a diagnosis 01:24:11 ADHD positives 01:30:30 Reframing ADHD to VAST 01:33:45 For those listening at home now who are thinking "I really wish I didn't have this ADHD thing" in two minutes, explain to them why they should want it. Dr. Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com/ Buy Ned's books 👉 https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/ Buy Alex's book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cb124ab3-861b-48e7-85c0-0d8ada9c777e Producer: Timon Woodward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Visit the Autistic Women website 👉 https://autisticwomen.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

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&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=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

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

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&ltsid=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

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&t=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

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