Searching For Normal with Sami Timimi

This week Mine and Paul are joined by Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Sami Timimi.  Sami has over three decades of clinical experience and a prolific body of work, including books like Insane Medicine and Searching for Normal, Sami challenges conventional psychiatric thinking and offers fresh perspectives on neurodiversity, childhood, and the medicalisation of distress.  This conversation is a deep dive into the cultural, political, and philosophical forces shaping mental health today. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imadhdnoyourenot Read Sami’s Go-To’s on our website: https://www.imadhdnoyourenot.com/guestgotos/

This week, Mine and Paul sit down with beloved Brummie broadcaster and author Adrian Chiles. From secretive MI5 interviews to hosting Match of the Day 2, Adrian’s career has been anything but ordinary. He opens up about the surprising toll success took on his mental health - and how, at the height of his achievements, he was also at his lowest. Adrian tells us how medication helps him manage his ADHD and shares the quiet joy he finds in everyday tasks, revealing how he reaches what he calls the “Paradise of Complete Absorption.” (Spoiler: if you enjoy stacking logs, this one’s for you.) Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imadhdnoyourenot/?hl=en Or visit our website: https://www.imadhdnoyourenot.com/

This week, Mine and Paul are joined by multi-award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, and science communicator Robin Ince. Robin brings his trademark wit, empathy, and humour to a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation. He opens up about his past, including how a life-changing car accident affected his entire family, and how a late ADHD diagnosis has helped him better understand and manage his anxiety. Plus, there's a very special quiz hosted by Mine - don’t miss it!

This week, Mine and Paul are joined by fellow ADHD podcaster, author and entrepreneur, Alex Partridge. Alex opens up about his journey from founding Ladbible and UNILAD to his eventual split from the company and winning a high-profile court case. He shares candidly how the intense pressure led him to struggle with alcoholism, and how his ADHD-driven hyperfocus was a help and a hindrance along the way. Tune in for practical ADHD tips Alex uses to thrive as a successful entrepreneur - plus the honest, no-holds-barred questions you’ve come to expect from our hosts.

Mine and Paul are joined by award-winning author and physician Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation. Dr. O’Sullivan dives into her latest book, The Age of Diagnosis, sharing her insights on the rise of self-diagnosis for ADHD, the complexities of medication, and the potential downsides of labels. Expect an open, honest dialogue where differing viewpoints are welcomed, research is respected, and real-life experiences are discussed.

Mine and Paul ventured to the south of France for this week’s episode with the one and only Heston Blumenthal OBE.  The experimental chef kindly invited the team to his home ‘En Provence’ to speak about his ADHD and much, much more. Heston vividly retells how he was sectioned in 2023, with a Doctor and the emergency services pinning him down and sedating him in his own home.  This episode discusses issues such as physical abuse, drug use and other topics that listeners might find upsetting.

Mine and Paul are joined by two great guests on this week’s I’m ADHD, No You’re Not! One is the much-loved comedian, actor, and fellow Fast Show star, Simon Day. The other is former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, Dal Babu OBE. Simon takes us back to his days in borstal and shares how his parents’ relationship had a huge impact on the course of his life. He also opens up about his struggles with addiction over the years and the tools he uses to cope. Dal discusses his experiences working for the Met for over 30 years. He offers insight into the prison system and how training and perspectives on neurodiversity have evolved in recent years.

Mine and Paul are joined by Stand-up comedian, author and fellow podcast host, Suzi Ruffell.  Suzi talks about how she and her neurotypical wife navigate parenting together, raising their young daughter with love and teamwork. She discusses her journey to becoming more organized while living with ADHD, sharing practical tips and hard won insights. She also reflects on learning to treat herself with more compassion and kindness and how she deals with homophobic hecklers. We also hear about Paul’s Nan’s toe...

This week, Comedian and professional hoaxer Simon Brodkin joins Dr Mine and Paul Whitehouse. Simon shares his journey from nearly becoming a doctor to becoming the most viewed British comedian on TikTok, and opens up about his late ADHD diagnosis just a few years ago. They dive into the realities of time blindness, chronic lateness, and the unique ways ADHD shapes daily life and comedy.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and Dr. Mine MBE and Paul are back for Season 3. They're joined by scientifically proven funniest Comedian in Britain, Jimmy Carr! As well as his super sharp one liners and superb handling of hecklers, Jimmy also has a deep interest in human psychology. In this episode, he discusses his childhood struggles with reading and writing, on-stage panic attacks and his own theory on OCD…