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Burnout doesn't always look like a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like pushing through, feeling numb, forgetting who you are, or wondering why everything suddenly feels so much harder. I'm joined by Dr Jo Perkins, an eminent Chartered Psychologist who supports senior business professionals and organisations to develop effective strategies to optimise psychological performance. Dr Jo explains how burnout develops, why so many people miss the warning signs, and why it can hit people with ADHD especially hard.Together, we explore the difference between being tired and having a nervous system that can no longer recover, the hidden role of masking, and what real recovery actually looks like. If you've ever thought, "I'm just exhausted," but suspect it's something more, this conversation could change the way you understand burnout. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:10 The Biggest Lie About Burnout 03:51 Burnout Before You Realise It's Happening 05:17 Does Burnout Hit Suddenly or Build Up? 06:23 Why People Miss the Warning Signs 09:33 How Bad Burnout Can Really Get 16:16 Do We All Have a Breaking Point? 17:20 When Your Body Stops Recovering 19:00 Tired vs Burnt Out (Big Difference) 21:24 When You Stop Feeling Like Yourself 24:38 Why Burnout Makes ADHD Worse 29:43 Tiimo Advert 31:43 Can Masking Cause Burnout? 36:46 When to Seek Professional Help 38:44 The #1 Warning Sign of Burnout 40:26 Can You Fully Recover from Burnout? 41:47 The Biggest Recovery Mistake 43:17 A Letter to My Younger Self Visit Jo's website

Why do so many people with ADHD spend their lives trying to earn their worth? How do you know if you're masking? And why do even the most successful ADHD adults still feel like they're failing? In this episode, ADHD coach and former British Army soldier Rich Forbes explains the hidden emotional burden of ADHD, how to spot masking, practical strategies for managing rejection sensitivity, and why the right environment can change everything. Before becoming an ADHD coach, Rich served for eight years in the British Army, bringing a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and what it really takes to thrive with ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  03:33 Why ADHD Makes You Feel You Have to Earn Your Worth  05:00 The Hidden Cost of Constantly Proving Yourself  07:53 The Moment Everything Finally Made Sense  09:10 The Saddest Thing People With ADHD Tell Themselves  10:16 The Grief Nobody Warns You About After ADHD Diagnosis  11:01 Why ADHD Diagnosis Hurts Differently at Every Age  17:00 How to Tell If You've Been Masking Your Entire Life  18:54 Maybe You're Not the Problem, Maybe It's Your Environment 21:04 Is Masking ADHD's Biggest Challenge?  25:06 What Years of Masking Really Costs You  28:22 The Emotional Weight ADHD Adults Carry Every Day  31:37 Tiimo Advert  32:56 How to Calm Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 34:52 A New ADHD Hack That Changes Everything  38:52 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough With ADHD  40:16 The Advice Every ADHD Adult Needs to Hear  42:33 The One Thing ADHD Adults Need to Stop Blaming Themselves For  48:03 Why Successful Women With ADHD Still Feel Like Failures  54:46 The Biggest Myth About ADHD in Women  58:18 A Letter to My Younger Self Find Rich on Instagram

Dr Khurram is a world-renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and the author of Explaining AuDHD. In this episode, he explains what AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) really feels like beyond the diagnostic labels, why so many people spend years masking their traits, and the emotional cost of living without understanding themselves. We explore the hidden signs of AuDHD, why so many people feel broken, misunderstood, and lonely, how an AuDHD diagnosis can transform relationships and identity, and what it truly takes to stop masking and start thriving. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:43 The AuDHD contradiction nobody talks about 04:14 What people with AuDHD are terrified of being judged for 06:29 The AuDHD assessment Dr Khurram will never forget 07:37 What almost every AuDHD adult blames themselves for 08:32 Why so many people with AuDHD think they're a bad friend 10:01 The hidden danger of never finding your AuDHD tribe 10:34 Why masking AuDHD is so exhausting 13:43 The most heartbreaking part of living with AuDHD 16:22 Why loneliness feels different with AuDHD 19:10 Why partners often misunderstand AuDHD 22:07 Tiimo advert 23:59 5 hidden signs you're masking AuDHD 25:03 How an AuDHD diagnosis changes relationships 30:13 The moment you realise your whole life was masking 34:45 What AuDHD burnout really feels like 36:45 The true cost of never unmasking AuDHD 39:08 Stop fighting your AuDHD brain 40:56 Why so many people with AuDHD believe they're broken 45:07 If you were diagnosed late, you need to hear this 45:42 The hardest part of living with AuDHD 47:10 A letter to my younger self Dr Khurram on LinkedIn

Ella McCrystal is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist who helps people understand how early life experiences shape the nervous system, self-worth, relationships, and the way we move through the world. Together we explore the hidden link between ADHD, trauma, masking, rejection sensitivity (RSD), and why so many people with ADHD feel like they have to become someone else just to be accepted. We also discuss how trauma can make ADHD symptoms feel even more overwhelming, why masking is often a survival response, and what healing can actually look like. If you've ever wondered who you really are beneath the mask, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:16 How do you separate who you are from who you've had to become to survive? 04:02 The childhood experiences that teach people to mask 13:18 Why ADHD can make you more vulnerable to abuse 17:10 How trauma can intensify rejection sensitivity (RSD) 21:29 Why rejection hurts people with ADHD so deeply 23:49 How to calm your nervous system when RSD is triggered 30:07 Tiimo advert 31:26 Is masking actually a survival response? 36:01 What happens when you finally stop masking 37:55 Why masking leaves so many people feeling lonely 40:42 How to find your people and stop feeling alone 44:32 The one thing people with ADHD need to stop apologising for 47:53 The biggest lie people with ADHD have been taught about themselves 52:11 The message every person with ADHD needs to hear 54:05 A letter to my younger self Visit Ella's website

Dr Sarah Warley is an Oxford-educated psychologist who discusses evidence-based ways to manage ADHD. By examining the scientific literature, she suggests 3 ways to supercharge your ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:19 How zinc and copper affect ADHD 04:11 Specific foods that help with zinc and copper deficiency 05:45 What it really feels like to live with ADHD 07:36 What actually helps a ADHD brain become regulated 09:21 How The Moro Reflex Helps ADHD Brains 14:32 What parts of ADHD cause the most shame 17:28 How RSD can be improved with supplementation 19:09 The unique ADHD experience of loneliness 21:06 Tiimo advert 23:52 Why masking feels safer than showing your true self 26:21 What are the long term consequences of masking 32:22 Audience question: diet tips for ADHD brain 33:57 Any tips to manage the challenging traits of autism 35:33 Any diet tips for someone with ADHD going through menopause 37:10 A letter to my younger self Visit The Key Clinic

ADHD Love are a neurodivergent married couple and global internet phenomenon with millions of followers online. But this is a side of Rich and Rox you've never seen before. In one of their most honest conversations yet, they open up about the reality of navigating ADHD, autism, masking, intimacy, alcohol, marriage, and the challenges that come with being a neurodivergent couple. We discuss whether ADHD and autism have ever put a strain on their relationship, how their traits clash behind closed doors, Rich's autism diagnosis, whether either of them could actually be AuDHD, the ups and downs of planning a wedding, and the surprising theory that changed how they understand themselves. This is a raw and revealing conversation about love, diagnosis, identity, and what it really takes to make a neurodivergent relationship work. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:40 Has ADHD & Autism Ever Strained Their Marriage? 07:27 When ADHD & Autism Clash 15:21 Rich's Autism Diagnosis Story 17:05 The Autism Traits Hidden in Plain Sight 18:35 Did Rich Use Alcohol to Mask? 19:01 Life After Dropping the Mask 20:05 Has Rich Changed Since His Diagnosis? 24:03 Is Rox Actually AuDHD? 31:53 Is Rich Actually AuDHD? 38:26 Tiimo Advert 39:45 Planning a Wedding as a Neurodivergent Couple 43:23 Breaking the Silence on Intimacy 49:50 Rox's HRT Journey 58:28 The Cherry Tree Theory Explained 01:13:45 Biggest Secrets & Quickfire Questions 01:22:19 Audience Questions 01:28:42 A Letter to My Younger Self Buy The Cherry Tree Theory

Dr Shyamal Mashru is an award-winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert who has treated thousands of people with ADHD. Drawing on years of clinical experience, he shares one of the most honest and comprehensive conversations we've had about the realities of living with ADHD. We explore the emotional impact of diagnosis, why so many people with ADHD grow up believing they're broken, the loneliness and rejection sensitivity that often go unnoticed, and the identity crisis that can follow unmasking. We also discuss shame, addiction, burnout, AuDHD, ADHD medication, depression, and the life-changing power of finally understanding yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:27 The Most Life-Changing ADHD Diagnosis Story 03:52 The Emotions Nobody Warns You About After an ADHD Diagnosis 05:18 Why People With ADHD Believe They're Broken 06:48 The Damage of Spending Decades Thinking You're the Problem 08:24 The ADHD Assessment That Saved a Life 12:23 Why Self-Understanding Changes Everything 14:12 The Pain of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) 18:34 The Loneliness of ADHD Nobody Talks About 20:45 The ADHD Identity Crisis After Unmasking 22:22 Tiimo Advert 23:42 A Quick Test to See How Much You're Masking 27:27 When Shame Leads to Addiction 31:37 How Common Is AuDHD? 36:48 Why ADHD Burnout Can Appear Out of Nowhere 38:38 What Happens When You Stop Masking? 40:16 Does ADHD Medication Change Your Personality? 41:41 Can Untreated ADHD Cause Depression? 42:50 A Letter to My Younger Self Dr Mashru runs the ADHD Health Clinic where you can be seen by him

Dr. Samantha Hiew is an ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in Medical Sciences and lived experience of being AuDHD. In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of masking Autism, the identity crisis that can follow a late diagnosis, why making friends can feel so difficult, and how to find your true self after years of pretending to be someone you're not. If you've ever felt different, misunderstood, or like you don't know who you really are, this conversation is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Why Autism Often Goes Unnoticed
 03:22 My Emotional Reaction To An Autism Diagnosis
 04:59 The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About
 07:18 Processing A Late Autism Diagnosis 
11:39 Why Traits Can Feel Stronger After Diagnosis
 12:59 The Hidden Cost Of Masking AuDHD
 16:40 How To Find Yourself Again
 20:32 Tiimo Advert
 23:12 Why Making Friends Is So Difficult
 25:39 Finding Love As An AuDHDer
 30:57 The Stages Of AuDHD Acceptance 35:50 Audience questions Visit Sam's website

Dr Alex George is an ADHD and OCD specialist (he's been diagnosed with both!) and one of the most renowned voices in the ADHD space. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:33 The overlap between ADHD & OCD 10:45 How OCD kills people 12:42 How ADHD masks OCD 14:51 ADHD Explained 14:40 Tiimo advert 16:07 Traits of ADHD and OCD 24:48 Audience questions FInd Dr Alex on Instragam

Professor Gina Rippon is a revolutionary Autism specialist . Having written multiple books on the topic, Gina Rippon PHD shares the ultimate guide to live as a woman with autism. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:20 Why Gina wrote ‘The Lost Girls Of Autism' 04:57 What female autism looks like 07:06 The link between autism and depression  08:54 What age to girls start masking 11:22 Why autistic girls are bullied  14:44 The emotional toll of masking  17:33 Autism and abusive relationships  18:38 How women react to a diagnosis  23:13 Is female autism harder than male autism  24:44 Tiimo advert  26:05 Why plans changing causes panic 33:12 AuDHD (when you have ADHD and autism) 43:36 The key to thriving with autism  45:46 How hormones impact autism  54:29 Groundbreaking new autism research  57:58 Audience questions  01:03:22 A letter to my younger self  Find Gina on LinkedIn

Dr Helen Wall has over 25 years experience in improving the lives of women. As a menopause specialist with a keen interest in ADHD, she's dedicated to helping women cope with menopause.Correction: The video states that Helen is an ADHD specialist with 25 years experience in the ADHD space. This is incorrect. Helen is a menopause specialist with 25 years experience as a doctor in the NHS. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:38 The struggles of female ADHD 03:17 The toll of undiagnosed ADHD 14:13 Do ADHD women deserve an apology 16:38 Most memorable diagnosis reactions 19:45 Tiimo advert 21:06 The truth about hormones and ADHD 25:11 The truth about ADHD and the menopause 34:05 A message of hope for ADHD women 37:10 Audience questions 44:04 A letter to my younger self Visit Helen's website

Dr Khurram is a world renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and author of Explaining AuDHD. He's here to explain the emotional toll of undiagnosed AuDHD. In tribute to Adam

Dr Jessica Eccles PHD is an ADHD expert specialising in RSD. Oxford and Cambridge graduate in medicine, she's here to share groundbreaking research shedding light on RSD Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:13 New RSD research 15:53 The link between RSD and masking 27:46 Beth's RSD story 33:07 How RSD makes you vulnerable 34:50 RSD coping strategies 36:18 Tiimo advert 37:53 What causes an RSD trigger 48:15 How to measure RSD 54:00 Common medication for RSD related pain 58:47 Audience questions 01:07:54 A letter to my younger self Find Dr Jessica on Instagram

Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas is a clinical neuroscientist and ADHD specialised nutritionist. He has over 25 years of experience treating people with ADHD helping their mood with nutrition alone. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 04:11 Dr Miguels ADHD mission 06:04 Dr Miguels latest ADHD discovery 10:14 ADHD nutritional advice 13:25 How to navigate food sensory challenges 19:04 The ADHD brain gut connection 23:22 ADHD friendly food 27:54 Dr Miguels personal story 29:15 Tiimo advert 46:34 New ADHD nutritional research 51:20 Audience questions 58:50 A letter to my younger self Visit Dr Miguel's website

Dr Carly Jones MBE is a trail blazing influence in the ADHD & Autism space. With over 20 years of experience she has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for people with AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:11 Signs of AuDHD 04:17 Subtle signs of autism 09:38 What AuDHD masking looks like 15:55 Consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD 22:05 The risk of being love bombed 39:14 Tiimo advert 40:17 Forgiving yourself 42:49 Grieving a late AuDHD diagnosis 44:41 RSD in AuDHD 48:38 The AuDHD ‘push and pull' 51:11 Why women were missed 56:40 Advice for newly diagnosed AuDHD 01:09:44 1st audience question 01:12:27 2nd audience question 01:13:33 3rd audience question 01:16:23 A letter to my younger self Find Carly on Instagram

Hester Grainger is the ultimate ADHD coach and viral sensation spreading her ADHD message to millions online. As an ADHD advocate and renowned public speaker, she is an expert in all things ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 06:38 Do a little everyday 14:23 Body doubling 18:35 Out of sight storage 22:54 Tiimo advert 39:51 Deep cleaning marathons 49:20 Rigid daily cleaning schedules 52:37 Closing advice 53:28 A letter to my younger self Find Hester on Instagram

Kristen Pressner is an ADHD expert. Her viral TED talk showed how people with ADHD can create thriving environments. Drawing on decades of experience, she's distilled her knowledge into a simple & practical guide. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 05:35 Just use a planner 09:54 Break big tasks into small ones 16:00 Just be more disciplined 20:49 Focus on your long term goals 23:55 Wake up earlier 28:14 Tiimo advert 29:22 Build consistent habits 31:59 Just push through 40:19 Why can't you manage your time 42:46 Just prioritise 45:30 Just try harder 52:00 A letter to my younger self Find Kristen on Instagram

Dr Yath Ramesh is an ADHD specialist psychiatrist with a unique twist. He's treated people with ADHD from ages 18 all the way to 100, so with regards to ADHD, he's seen it all. Chapters: 01:39 What still shocks Dr Yath 03:02 The life stages of ADHD 11:01 Unpacking RSD 18:58 The link between ADHD and crime 27:40 The post diagnosis grieving process 33:42 Tiimo advert 42:37 Yath's ADHD mission 46:21 Why women were missed 01:00:54 How ADHD causes distress 01:02:31 The ADHD assessment explained 01:05:05 ADHD vs BPD 01:08:34 A letter to my younger self Book to see Dr Yath for an assessment: https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-adhd-assessment/ Learn more about Dr Ramesh: https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/clinicians/dr-yath-ramesh/ Visit Dr Yath's clinic's Instagram

AuDHD can feel like a massive contradiction with lot of confusing twists and turns. Here's 23 AuDHD accommodations that you definitely need in your life. Chapters: 01:56 Too many showers 04:11 Give a non answer 06:16 A mental health day 09:19 Outfit repeat 10:55 Life's better when you're flexible 12:20 Grace period please 15:19 Fish and chips again please 18:05 Animals are better than humans 19:26 Tiimo advert 20:28 Cancel out the noise 22:03 Don't be vague 23.35 Context is king 26:00 It all makes sense now 28:14 Pay the convenience fee 29:18 Walk and talk 30:12 Have a socks and pants rack 31:06 Don't sit opposite someone 34:26 Let's go there again 36:03 Use music for transitions 37:47 Jewellery… yuk 40:35 Be my body double 41:42 When no ones watching Join the ADHD Chatter Patreon community

Karen Doherty is a Leading ADHD Couples Therapist who's helped thousands of people with ADHD. She's here to discuss ADHD and how it effects sex and intimacy in your relationship. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:56 How ADHD impacts sexual relationships 04:38 Difference between love & limerence 10:26 How to manage transition difficulty 14:21 Sensory issues during intimacy 17:00 The trouble with orgasms 22:12 Tiimo advert 23:14 RSD in the bedroom 28:45 How ADHD impacts sex drive 29:35 Vaginismus 32:07 When sex becomes a mask to save the relationship 37:09 Sexual OCD 39:39 AuDHD intimacy 42:07 Audience intimacy questions Visit Karen's website

Dana Dzamic is a world leading ADHD consultant, specialising in female masking and loneliness. Dana has helped thousands of ADHD women understand their diagnosis and themselves. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:45 What is masking 05:11 Why ADHD people are expert maskers 07:24 What ADHD kids hide their true self 11:43 The positive side of masking 16:08 Women's societal expectations 18:42 How to stop shaming your true self 20:23 The root cause of shame 21:48 How masking delays an ADHD diagnosis 23:12 Tiimo advert 26:07 The risks of masking 29:18 The link between RSD and masking 34:30 The link between masking and loneliness 37:22 Patreon advert 38:12 The link between masking and alcohol 41:48 The truth about unmasking and grief 43:32 How to unmask 44:55 Top 3 audience questions about un-masking Visit Dana's website

Dr. Samantha Hiew is a highly specialised female ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in medical sciences. She's here to give you a detailed crash course in AuDHD and help you spot it. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:57 What AuDHD feels like 04:29 Sam's story 26:29 Tiimo advert 28:09 Fearing your self diagnosis is wrong 30:14 How to spot AuDHD in women  35:48 When your partner doesn't understand  37:48 How to advocate for yourself  40:02 How Autism can mask ADHD 40:52 The AuDHD RSD experience  47:16 Difference between RSD and narcissistic rage  48:24 How autism can parent ADHD 49:57 AuDHD Hacks 51:50 Most requested audience questions  Visit Sam's website

RSD is the hardest part of ADHD. It stands for Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and it causes extreme emotional pain when you perceive someone has criticised you. It's truly debilitating but there are many coping strategies. Pre-order Alex's book about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

Dr Mark Rackley is an AuDHD specialist with more than two decades of experience helping people with ADHD and Autism. He's back by popular demand to help you process your late AuDHD diagnosis and discuss the risks of undiagnosed AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 03:09 How common is AuDHD 04:53 What AuDHD actually feels like 07:18 The shame of being AuDHD 10:44 How to manage AuDHD 18:27 How people react after AuDHD diagnosis 20:45 How to process a late AuDHD diagnosis 29:35 Tiimo advert 30:36 Risks of undiagnosed AuDHD 32:42 The risks of AuDHD monotropism 35:45 How to live successfully with ADHD and Autism 39:49 Is AuDHD hard to communicate 41:54 New groundbreaking AuDHD research 44:39 Audience questions 51:10 How to help an AuDHD friend/family member 56:15 A letter to my younger self Find Mark on Instagram

Dr Judith Mohring is a Cambridge educated psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD. She's here to guide you through the 5 stages of processing a late ADHD diagnosis. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  03:33 The hardest part of a late ADHD diagnosis  04:34 Grief 06:44 Resentment  13:38 Relief  15:08 Unmasking realisations  18:49 Complex diagnosis emotions  20:27 Tiimo advert  21:29 Late diagnosis regression  23:53 How to unlearn ‘normal' 37:21 Personal growth after a diagnosis  39:19 Most popular audience questions  42:49 Judith's ADHD item Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website

Dr. William (Bill) Dodson, M.D., LF-APA, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and has spent his career helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes from ADHD treatment. Dr. Dodson has been instrumental in advancing the field's understanding of the emotional component of ADHD, most notably through his recognition of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (“RSD”) as a core feature. His work with patients with highly complex psychiatric needs has earned him international acclaim. He has written more than 120 articles and produced 17 webinars for ADDitude and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. He serves on ADDitude's Medical Advisory Panel. Chapters: 00:54 What is RSD and how people experience it 07:11 Why did you coin the phrase ‘RSD' 12:55 Is RSD a lonely experience 19:05 Is RSD your inner child throwing a tantrum 22:26 The link between emotional dysregulation and RSD 28:22 The darkest side of RSD 34:59 Dealing with regrets after an ADHD diagnosis 37:01 Tiimo advert 42:59 RSD is women VS men 45:16 How long an RSD trigger lasts 47:18 Can RSD be comparable to PTSD 49:16 RSD in romantic relationships 01:04:50 Can RSD cause agoraphobia or OCD 01:07:25 Tools to stop RSD 01:11:40 Other names for RSD 01:14:01 Audience questions Visit Dr William's website

Does your brain feel like 7 highly caffeinated squirrels are barrelling around up there? Does this cause overwhelm, anxiety and procrastination? Do you feel like you can't start basic chores? Here are 12 unhinged ADHD hacks that ACTUALLY work! Chapters: 02:10 Pinch your thoughts 04:17 Start with ‘No' 07:26 The dopamine menu 10:34 Leave laptop charger at home 13:06 The task finisher hack 14:23 ‘To do list' VS backlog 16:40 Slower mornings, not earlier mornings 20:07 Tiimo advert 21:24 Just one dish 23:54 Scary hour 25:32 RSD bracelet 30:43 Blink for one minute 31:39 Check your tribe Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription

Dr Alex George is an ADHD and autism specialised doctor and one of the most renowned voices in the ADHD space. With personal experience involving ADHD & mental wellbeing, this is a conversation you can't miss if you want to understand your ADHD on a deeper level. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:47 How to manage ADHD overstimulation 07:03 Dr Alex's ADHD mission 10:34 The emotional consequence of masking 13:24 The connection between masking and loneliness 15:11 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 27:39 Signs of AuDHD 32:43 Masking 35:14 Tiimo advert 53:09 Dr Alex's ADHD item 58:09 Washing machine of woes 01:02:31 A letter to my younger self Buy Dr Alex's book

Dr Asad Rafi is a leading psychiatrist who's assessed thousands of women for ADHD and autism. He's here to explain how to process a late diagnosis and how to reach your untapped potential. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:09 Is it OK for men to talk about female ADHD 03:52 Dr Asad's most heartbreaking patient  06:50 Dr Asad's mission  10:14 Alexithymia in ADHD adults  12:10 How to manage ADHD stress and sleep  13:57 ADHD women are the most stressed group on the planet  14:07 Why ADHD women were missed 17:26 ADHD women deserve an apology 20:38 A lifetime of missed opportunities  23:41 Tiimo advert  24:52 The most debilitating ADHD traits (Dysautonomia) 25:38 question  32:11 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria  37:46 What ADHD overwhelm can look like  40:48 Alexithymia and RSD 43:16 Advice for late diagnosed ADHD women  45:28 Audience questions  49:20 A letter to my younger self  Visit Dr Asad Raffi's clinic

Dr Khurram is a world renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and author of Explaining AuDHD. He's here to explain what AuDHD really feels like, how to spot the signs of AuDHD and how to thrive with AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:31 Is Autism a friend to ADHD? 03:14 The confusing nature of AuDHD 05:02 What makes sense after AuDHD diagnosis 07:15 Dr Khurram's AuDHD mission 09:39 What AuDHD actually is 15:40 The signs of AuDHD 20:24 What AuDHD looks like from the outside 22:49 What AuDHD perfectionism looks like 25:11 The risks of undiagnosed AuDHD 27:36 Tiimo advert 28:47 Is AuDHD a lonely experience 30:28 How ADHD masks the autism 33:41 Post AuDHD diagnosis emotions 45:27 The link between AuDHD and mental health 47:13 When is an AuDHD person happiest 49:08 The importance of early understanding in kids 50:39 Khurram's AuDHD item 52:56 Audience questions 55:53 A letter to my younger self Dr Khurram on LinkedIn

Dr. Lalitaa Suglani is an award-winning psychologist with a focus on ADHD. This conversation with Dr Lalitaa is sure to change your life and alter everything you know about ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:14 What is ADHD 03:12 The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD 07:26 Dr Lalitaa's mission 13:00 How to overcome Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 17:25 How to reverse the affect of masking 19:32 The connection between ‘high functioning ADHD' and loneliness 23:37 How to stop feeling ‘broken' 25:46 Tiimo advert 27:28 The emotional cost of feeling misunderstood 29:44 The ADHD ‘love/hate' theory 32:13 How to overcome ADHD overwhelm 34:37 The link between ADHD and eye movement 37:39 How to spot ADHD in someone 38:34 How to get over the resentment after a late diagnosis 41:19 How therapy can help ADHD 43:31 The ADHD item reveal 45:31 Audience questions 49:16 A letter to my younger self 49:58 Focused survey results FInd Dr. Lalitaa on Instagram

Jessica Summers is a world leading ADHD expert specialising in Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.  As a qualified psychotherapist she can help you understand why you overthink, struggle with shame and why you're triggered by that one small comment. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:22 What is RSD (and why does it hurt) 04:18 Jessica's RSD mission  07:38 ‘RSD isn't real' 08:54 The tinniest comment  11:09 20,000 extra criticisms  13:20 RSD in women vs in men 14:08 RSD in romantic relationships  15:16 The RSD blockades  17:36 The costs of perfectionism  19:37 The importance of ‘Dysphoria'  20:32 Tiimo advert  21:54 How to manage RSD 24:57 RSD and aggression  27:18 How RSD affects masking  28:20 How to stop people pleasing  29:54 How to reframe RSD 30:40 Can RSD be useful 31:41 Closing RSD tips  32:16 Jessica's ADHD item 34:04 Audience questions  38:10 A letter to my younger self  Jessica Summers is a hypno-psychotherapist, nervous system regulation specialist, and creator of RSD Free—the only program that targets Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at its neurological root. She discovered her breakthrough approach while retraining her own nervous system to recover from post-viral syndrome, which unexpectedly resolved her lifelong RSD. Jessica now helps neurodivergent adults rewire their brains for emotional resilience and calm. SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-order RSD Free for £240 (save £60 off the regular £300 price) Offer ends January 4th - course launches January 5th Course link:https://jessicasummershypnogenics.com/rsd-free-course Is it RSD? Answer this short quiz to find out: https://links.usegoldstar.com/widget/survey/m9rdp4WXejV2CmW9SamT Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription

Hannah Bookbinder has 25 years of experience as an ADHD and executive functioning coach. Bookbinder is the founder of AcademicAlly, an academic coaching and college preparation service that also provides support to individuals who are struggling with executive dysfunction. Chapters: 00:00 Hannah's mission 02:35 The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD 04:20 Why people think ADHD people are lazy 05:37 The ‘out of sight out of mind' effect 08:00 Feeling guilty for thinking differently 10:39 Do ADHD people suffer in silence 11:23 Tiimo advert 12:43 The ‘bullseye' hack 15:27 The link between ADHD and anxiety 16:01 How overwhelm shows up silently 17:42 How to hack dopamine 19:42 Hannah's ADHD item 22:18 Audience questions 25:29 A letter to my younger self Visit Hannah's website

Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and editor of 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Chapters: 00:31 Early memories of feeling different  04:34 Kat's masking journey  06:32 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  18:45 Kat's ADHD mission  23:42 ADHD diagnosis realisations  31:43 Tiimo advert  35:21 ADHD masking  45:09 Why women have been let down  49:22 Consequence of life without identity  51:34 Our eternal pursuit of love  53:45 What would you say to the bullies  56:09 Kat's ADHD item  58:51 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 01:03:58 A letter to my younger self  Visit Kat on Instagram

Michaela Thomas is a clinical psychologist, therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection. Michaela helps high-striving busy people find balance over burnout, so they can live, love and work in a more meaningful way. Michaela specialises in overcoming perfectionism with a passion towards helping ADHD adults let go of procrastination. Chapters: 00:26 Why people with ADHD procrastinate 03.54 Michaela's ADHD mission 06:01 The link between perfectionism and procrastination 13:47 The emotional toll of perfectionism 18:19 Can perfectionism cause depression 20:56 Tiimo advert 22:07 The 3 circles of emotion 26:22 ADHD procrastination VS Autistic procrastination 29:33 The hidden cost of perfectionism 31:21 The reality of ADHD burnout 33:06 Michaela's ADHD item 38:23 Audience questions 42:27 A letter to my younger self Visit Michaela's website

Ms. Danielle Mulligan is a leading ADHD clinician and a UK-based Nurse Practitioner specialising in ADHD. Danielle oversees the clinical processes at Focused, a UK-based online clinic specialising in ADHD. Get a discount on your ADHD assessment at Focused -- use the code 'CHATTER' at checkout.  Chapters: 00:25 Why ADHD adults feel unlovable 03:01 Danielle's ADHD mission 06:14 Post diagnosis emotions 10:50 Does a diagnosis make you happy 12:25 What life events can trigger an ADHD assessment 14:13 Common ADHD criticisms 19:37 What RSD feels like 22:16 Tiimo advert 23:24 People pleasing 25:32 Is female ADHD harder than male ADHD 32:43 The importance of early diagnosis 37:28 Danielle's ADHD item 40:36 Audience questions 46:55 A letter to my younger self Take the Focused survey = £100 prize draw

Peter Wharmby is an international bestselling Author and AuDHD specialist. An award winning expert in the ADHD field, he's here to raise awareness for the struggles experienced by those with ADHD & Autism. Chapters: 00:00 Is AuDHD a blessing or a curse 26:06 Tiimo advert 28:57 How AuDHD makes you unlikeable 32:36 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in AuDHD 42:08 Why AuDHD makes you feel broken 50:18 AuDHD in relationships 01:04:24 Does a diagnosis help? 01:07:51 Pete's AuDHD item 01:15:31 Audience questions 01:20:31 A letter to my younger self Find Pete on Instagram

Loud chewers, slow walkers and people turning on the big light without warning. Do these things fill you with rage? You're not crazy nor are you alone. Tune in to feel validated. Co-hosted by Timon Woodward. Chapters: 01:03 Loud chewers 05:29 Slow walkers 08:19 Slow talkers 10:15 Interrupt a hyper focus 12:48 The big light 15:52 Tech going wrong 17:44 Can't find stuff 19:50 Waiting in a queue 21:20 Slurping 23:42 Tangled wires 26:01 Catching clothes on door handles 28:10 Clothes feeling weird 32:27 Being told what to do Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense'

Dr Shyamal Mashru is an award winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert having assessed and treated thousands of people with ADHD. Working in both the public and private sector, he has a deep understanding of ADHD and the consequences it can have on your mental health. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 The most common ADHD trait 05:34 Dr Shy's mission 11:12 ADHD and sleep 15:20 How ADHD affects self esteem 22:44 Tiimo advert 23:51 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 30:44 Why ADHD people feel shame 35:14 Top female ADHD challenges (how to overcome them) 36:47 Common co-morbid conditions 46:42 The link between ADHD and dementia 54:25 Dr Shy's ADHD item 57:54 Audience questions (the washing machine of woes) 01:01:13 A letter to my younger self The ADHD Health Clinic is an official CQC registered clinic. Our staff are all highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrists with years of medical leadership experience in the NHS and private sector.  They have also published books in this field. For Adults (over 18s)Book an online Combined Adult ADHD and Autism Assessment

Dr Mark Rackley is a psychologist specialised in ADHD with more than two decades of experience helping Neurodiverse people with their mental health. He's back by popular demand to deep dive into the struggles of ADHD and to help you understand yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  02:36 What is high functioning ADHD  07:32 The mask of overcompensation  11:52 What high functioning RSD looks like  14:31 Is high functioning ADHD a coping strategy for RSD 17:36 Can being high functioning delay a diagnosis  20:54 High functioning loneliness  23:23 Tiimo advert  30:43 What is low functioning ADHD 35:24 Link between high functioning ADHD and addiction 41:01 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 45:09 A letter to my younger self  Find Dr Mark on Instagram

Dr Jacob Ambrose is an ADHD expert and clinical psychologist with a vast knowledge of ADHD.  With years of experience specialising in ADHD, Dr Jay understands the complex struggles of ADHD and he's here to help you understand yourself. 00:00 Trailer  02:27 How ADHD affects self esteem  04:40 Jacob's mission  08:19 The emotional consequences of overwhelm  12:17 The shame of ADHD 15:04 How women internalise shame  17:10 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  25:08 Tiimo advert  26:43 Does an ADHD diagnosis help 28:48 How ADHD people attach to others  30:35 Unmasking in romantic relationships  32:38 RSD in relationships 36:14 Obsessing over someone (Limerence) 41:47 Differences between female and male ADHD 43:13 Signs of an anxious attachment style  49:09 Common ADHD stereotypes  51:22 Jacob's ADHD item 53:56 Audience questions  59:29 A letter to my younger self  Find Dr Jay on Instagram

Do you want to truly master your ADHD? Does your brain feel like 10 highly caffeinated squirrels are barrelling around up there? Does this cause overwhelm, anxiety and procrastination? Do you feel like you can't start basic chores? Here are 17 life changing ADHD hacks that will change your life. Timestamps: 02:26 Memory bracelets 04:06 Body doubling 06:25 Frozen chopped vegetables 07:49 Toothbrushes 09:59 Clothes bins 10:59 Chargers 11:25 Icebergs 13:03 The 2 minute rule 14:13 The ideas shelf 18:02 Reusable shopping bags 19:19 Can I let you know tomorrow 20:29 Tiimo advert 21:49 Don't put it down, put it away 22:36 Free subscriptions 24:09 Always look back 26:31 2 things at once 27:04 Under one minute 27:51 Self awareness 36:26 Audience submitted hacks Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription

Kristen Pressner is an astounding ADHD expert and 2 time TedX talker, having spread her message to millions across the globe. Surrounded by ADHD her entire life and working closely with thousands, Kristen makes her complex understanding of neurodivergence simple and accessible to others. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Kristen's ADHD mission 11:27 How to hack ADHD 16:44 Busting toxic ADHD myths 19:50 Why ADHD women feel broken 21:57 Why ADHD people feel shame 26:26 Tiimo advert 33:07 How to manage rejection (RSD tools) 43:31 Masking 46:20 Positives of being neurodivergent 50:42 Why neurotypicals find it hard to accommodate neurodiversity 56:45 Kristen's ADHD item 58:23 Audience questions 59:42 A note to my younger self Find Kristen on Instagram

Dr. Samantha Hiew is a highly specialised female ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in medical sciences. With a glowing background in the science of Neurodiversity, she's using her vast knowledge to help you feel seen and understood. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:59 Common AuDHD struggles 04:53 AuDHD meltdown explained 07:13 Is masking more common in AuDHD 09:19 AuDHD and social burnout 11:08 Why many AuDHD women are missed 13:03 4 sub-types of autism (new research) 17:22 Common signs of AuDHD 19:56 Tiimo advert 21:02 Life events that trigger AuDHD traits 23:12 How ADHD clashes with Autism 25:33 Do AuDHD people feel more shame 27:31 Do AuDHD people feel RSD more intensely 29:25 Are AuDHD people hard to live with 30:54 How to support AuDHD in relationships 36:14 How to begin unmasking 41:40 The link between AuDHD and depression 44:44 Is AuDHD a lonely experience 48:48 Closing advice 51:11 The washing machine of woes (ADHD agony aunt) 53:54 3 rules to live by (a letter from the previous guest) Find Sam on Instagram

Brooke Schnittman is a world leading, award winning, ADHD coach and expert, having coached thousands of women with ADHD. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, paralysed by thought, confused or just broken, then Brooke will help explain why you're often misunderstood. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:28 Brooke's ADHD advice 03:17 Brooke's mission 05:15 The main ADHD struggles (and how to solve them) 06:52 Positives and negatives of a diagnosis 12:44 The differences between female ADHD and male ADHD 14:39 Specific challenges for ADHD women 16:41 The anger of a late diagnosis 19:48 Tiimo advert 20:59 Later life stumbling blocks for ADHD adults 21:51 How masking affects ADHD adults 25:09 3 environmental changes to help ADHD 30:07 How to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 31:38 ADHD medication 33:30 ADHD and sleep tips 36:48 How to be successful with ADHD 37:32 Brooke's ADHD item 38:58 The ADHD agony aunt 40:54 3 rules to live by Find Brooke on Instagram

Dana Dzamic is an ADHD coach and consultant specialising in masking in women. Dana has helped thousands of ADHD women understand themselves and feel less isolated in their ADHD experience. The ADHD Chatter team have mistakenly referred to Dana as a doctor. This is incorrect and we wish to make that clear that Dana is not a doctor. Further, Dana has made us aware that she does not view herself as a 'world leading' ADHD expert, but rather an ADHD expert. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  02:07 Dana's mission  03:32 Why so many women get diagnosed late  07:01 The hidden costs of masking  13:08 ADHD burnout explained  15:25 The solution to emotional burnout  19:32 RSD 23:06 Tiimo advert  24:17 Is people pleasing a learnt behaviour 25:46 Hidden costs of people pleasing  27:47 Social overwhelm explained  33:48 Overwhelm vs laziness  38:14 The solution to overwhelm 39:51 Is ADHD a lonely experience  43:38 The fear of unmasking  45:19 How our environment impacts our ADHD 48:51 A new ADHD coping strategy  51:23 The ADHD item section  52:45 The ADHD agony aunt  56:35 3 rules to live by  Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription

Nelly Furtado is a world renowned musical superstar who needs no introduction. Nelly gives ADHD Chatter a detailed insight into her late ADHD diagnosis that she recieved at 43 years old, showing you a side of her you've never seen before. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:32 Early memories of feeling different  08:23 The diagnosis story  12:51 Where ADHD has caused problems  15:16 How would your best friends describe you  20:19 Motherhood  21:03 Tiimo advert  22:15 Family reactions to diagnosis  23:27 How ADHD helps with song writing 26:16 Are you impulsive? 27:23 Imposter syndrome  35:01 Is ADHD a superpower  40:52 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  43:40 Words of wisdom  48:12 Advice for young Nelly 49:29 Nelly's ADHD item 51:56 A letter from the previous guest Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription

Dr Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained psychiatrist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. She is the author of the book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A powerful plan to improve mood, overcome anxiety and protect memory for a lifetime of optimal mental health'. Chapters 00:00 Trailer 02:05 Georgia's mission 03:17 How nutrition impacts ADHD 17:46 Small dietary changes that benefit ADHD 20:23 How important is consistency when dieting for ADHD 27:46 Tiimo advert 28:47 The truth about ADHD and superfoods 35:09 Common fad diets that are actually harmful 42:19 The best diet for ADHD 46:14 The link between ADHD and diabetes 46:46 The best and worst supplements for ADHD 55:12 ADHD and creatine 59:23 Georgia's ADHD item 01:12:15 The ADHD agony aunt 01:20:11 3 rules to live by You can purchase Dr Georgia's book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind', here: https://amzn.to/4j49uXE Find Dr Georgia on Instagram

Dr Judith Mohring has over 25 years' experience of clinical and organisational practice having studied medicine at Cambridge. Today, she explains the difference between ADHD and BPD. 00:00 Trailer 03:17 The defining traits of ADHD 04:17 The defining traits of Borderline Personality Disorder 09:19 Is Borderline Personality Disorder genetic 10:57 The differences between BPD and ADHD 16:28 What does extreme BPD look like 17:58 The link between paranoia and BPD 22:03 Tiimo advert 29:56 How BPD affects romantic relationships 37:09 The link between ADHD, BPD and schitphophenia 37:57 The treatment for BPD 39:07 The difference between BPD and narcissism 42:09 Judith's ADHD item 44:35 The ADHD agony aunt Visit Dr Judith Mohring's website

Shanna Pearson has over 26 years of experience providing one-on-one action-based coaching for easily distracted adults seeking personal, professional, and financial success. She has designed and led focus and goal-achievement programs for executives and directors at Fortune 500 companies and world-class institutions, including Google, X, Tesla, PayPal, Pfizer, Intel, Ford Motor Company, Yale School of Medicine, Disney, Meta, Johnson & Johnson, Apple, and SpaceX—and has helped tens of thousands of adults transform their lives through her results-driven, brain-based approach. Chapters: 01:57 Shanna's mission 09:04 How to define ADHD 11:42 Nature vs Nurture 15:53 How to connect with your inner child 18:35 What is ‘normal'? 20:28 How to embrace your differences 21:49 The hack that's helping thousands of ADHD adults 28:41 Tiimo advert 29:42 How to turn ADHD into a superpower 36:38 Why ADHD women were missed 41:45 Why some ADHD women feel unlovable 48:07 How to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 53:00 Why ADHD women get misdiagnosed with anxiety 59:06 Shanna's ADHD item 01:02:17 The ADHD agony aunt 01:04:32 A letter from the previous guest Visit Shanna's website

Serena Palmer is an ADHD activist and author focusing on ADHD's alarming connection to addiction.  Equipped with her own late ADHD diagnosis and incredible recovery story, she's on a mission to help you change your habits and optimise your ADHD. 00:00 Trailer  02:35 Serena's Mission in the ADHD space  08:01 Serena's definition of ADHD 10:17 How ADHD looks in women and girls  15:05 Early signs of addition in kids 16:47 Good addictions VS bad addictions  23:20 New ADHD management technique  29:29 Tiimo advert  30:30 The link between ADHD and mobile phone addiction  33:59 Common addictions in ADHD adults  42:41 Are ADHD adults at risk of toxic relationships  45:28 How ADHD adults experience love  53:41 How many ADHD women are addicted to something  56:19 3 challenges when trying to go ‘cold turkey' 58:03 The complex link between AuDHD and addiction  59:28 Serena's ADHD item 01:01:59 The ADHD agony aunt  01:07:33 A letter from the previous guest  Buy Serena's book