ADHD Stimming and Fidgeting

How often do you hear people say: 'I've probably got ADHD but it's too late to do anything about it now.' Parents and grandparents who are finding out members of their family have ADHD aren't always keen to turn the lens on themselves. It can be frightening and unsettling to think you've lived with ADHD your whole life but a diagnosis can also be life changing.In this episode, Sam and Katie speak to Gill, who was a midwife and got in touch to say she'd been diagnosed with ADHD after retirement and it's given her a new outlook on life.They discuss, what it's like coming to terms with an ADHD diagnosis later in life and how it can change how you communicate in your relationships.📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

Some of the biggest challenges for managing ADHD are regulating our attention, emotions and impulses.In this episode, James Farrell, who runs The Natural Coaching Company, speaks to Katie and Sam about the benefits of getting outside for our mental health and wellbeing. James coaches people with ADHD through a process informed by our relationships with the natural world. Being calm and still can be a challenge when you have ADHD but the natural world can offer help in ways perhaps we don't even realise. Whether it's going for a walk, enjoying the beauty of nature or just being still, this episode looks at how these things can benefit an ADHD brain.James' ADHD Toolkit: https://naturalcoachingcompany.com/adhdtoolkit/📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

In this episode Katie and Sam look at your ADHD stories and questions.As an ADHDer do you find yourself immediately saying no to any request only to then change your mind when you've calmed down?It can be hard getting a balance to life - not putting too much pressure on ourselves but also not making rash decisions that confuse our friends and family!Also: the fatigue that comes with ADHD (why we're always exhausted) and is doing half a task and then moving on to the next one multi tasking or forgetfulness?ADHDers often rely on stress to get things done but imagine life with triplets and a toddler like one listener who has got in touch.And: Katie and Sam look at the absurdity of ADHD - can we have a sense of humour about ourselves?Do send us your comments, ideas and questions:📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

Celebrity Traitors is back but what's it like being in the castle with ADHD?In this episode Sam and Katie speak to James Baker, whose sense of fun and enthusiasm shone through in series 4 of The Traitors.James talks about his own ADHD diagnosis and what it was like being under pressure on a TV show that's all about keeping secrets. James talks about how he managed his ADHD while playing the game, getting to know the other contestants and dealing with the isolation.James' positive attitude to life and to his ADHD make for a really fun episode, which lifts the curtain on life in the castle.📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

Ever wondered whether an ADHD diagnosis could actually change your life?Or maybe you’ve only recently been diagnosed - and you’re still trying to work out what ADHD means for you.This week, to mark ADHD Awareness month, Katie and Sam are joined on “You’re Wrong About ADHD” by ADHD campaigner and speaker Ryan SwainAfter being excluded from school, he ended up in alternative provision - but understanding his ADHD became a turning point.He went on to found 'You, Me and ADHD,' which provides free talks in schools for students and teachers, helping people understand questions like:What does ADHD actually look like?Why can it look completely different from one person to another?How can ADHD affect school, work and everyday life?And what happens when people with ADHD don’t get the understanding or support they need?Ryan talks to Katie and Sam about his own experience, his campaigning work - and why the conversation around ADHD is becoming increasingly political.If you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re waiting for an assessment, you’re wondering whether you might have ADHD, or someone you love does, You’re Wrong About ADHD is for you.Each week, Katie and Sam explore what life with ADHD is really like, unpack the latest issues affecting ADHDers, and speak to experts who might have some of the answers.For more about ADHD Awareness Month: www.adhdawarenessmonth.orgFind out more about Ryan and his free school talks: www.youmeandadhd.org.ukCome and say hello and tell us what you think:📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities: [email protected] composed by bellasaer.com and yoadnevo.com

October is ADHD Awareness Month and whether you've got children or not this episode is a fascinating conversation about how to get regulated when the pressure is on.Trying to manage your own ADHD is hard enough but what about trying to teach someone else to understand themselves and to regulate their emotions? That's what parents with ADHD children do every day.Psychologist and ADHD specialist Janelle Booker works with famillies trying to manage ADHD at the centre of their relationships.An episode full of tips and reassurance, Janelle explains why parents managing their own emotions is key to children getting regulated. She also talks to Sam and Katie about the guilt that goes along with getting things wrong and how parents need to forgive themselves.More information about Janelle's book here: https://www.adelightfulhumandifference.com/For more about ADHD Awareness Month: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org📸 Instagram: @yourewrongaboutadhd🎵 TikTok: @ywaadhd.pod▶️ YouTube: @yourewrongaboutADHDFor advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

Sam and Katie respond to your comments and questions about ADHD.In this episode: is it ok to do nothing? Giving ourselves a break is part of regulating our ADHD but it can be frustrating when we just want to get things done. There is so often a tension between what we want to be able to achieve and what we can actually manage.Sam and Katie explore how they feel about the push and pull between rest and productivity. Why do we feel guilty about taking a break?Also: do we have to accept that our creative brains need direction and that for good ideas to work we need practice and patience...or someone to help us!?Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube.For advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

Stimming, repeated movement that helps us regulate, is associated with autism but many people (autistic and non-autistic) stim. What do we mean when we talk about ADHD stimming?Fidgeting, feeling restless and like you've got too much energy is a massive part of ADHD. Your mind can race and you may find it hard to sit still but why do we do it?What are these behaviours telling us about our body and our nervous system? Vicki George, The ADHD Nurse, spent years working in mental health services and specialises in diagnosing and treating people with ADHD. In this insightful chat, Vicki helps Katie and Sam identify what stimming and fidgeting really mean.Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube.For advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

The Labour MP Josh Dean has been vocal about his own ADHD. He speaks to Katie and Sam about his experience and why he feels it's so important to speak up for ADHDers in Westminster.They look at what the government response has been to Josh's campaigning and ahead of a report into ADHD services, they discuss what needs to be done to tackle waiting lists, offer better support for ADHDers and how to combat misinformation.Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube.For advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com

The frustration, guilt and anxiety that can come with ADHD also come with a physical toll.In this episode Sam and Katie describe how exhausting it is to have your body and brain running at a hundred miles an hour. The racing thoughts and hyperactivity but also the boredom, can lead to burnout.From clenching fists to grinding teeth, Sam and Katie look at what happens to their bodies when they get overwhelmed. They also explain what they do to use their energy, try to stay calm and to regulate their bodies and emotions. Questions, comments or ideas - find us on Instagram, Tiktok or Youtube.For advertising opportunities on this show email [email protected] composed by Bella Saer and Yoad Nevobellasaer.com | yoadnevo.com