Restless Minds

This week we talk about ADHD and exercise,  why exercise is good for the ADHD brain and ways you can build exercise into your life!

Hello from sunny Spain!On this week's episode Timi talks about how OCD & ADHD and mental health in general can make enjoying holidays difficult, but he also shares some times that can help you get the holiday you deserve. 

We are back!! Apologies for the radio silence and vanishing - we had some life events to deal with. However we are excited to come back and share this weeks episode with you. This week Timi tackles ADHD & Boredom!

In this week's episode we discuss our personal identities, how they have changed and the affect ADHD has had on them. Enjoy!

Ellie & Timi talk about routines, how hard it is to keep them up and toxic productivity. Looking at the circadian rhythm, planning and the pressure to always be achieving, this episode is here to make anyone (with or without ADHD) feel better about not being able to keep up a routine. Enjoy! 

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mention of suicide, paedophilia OCD (POCD) and violent intrusive thoughts. In this week we talk about shame, the way it latches onto OCD and how you can learn to fight back! 

This week we have a special guest - Dr. Efosa - a Doctor and model. We talk to him about his experience navigating the world of modelling and medicine as a black male.  

Happy Valentines Day to all the Restless Minds out there! This week we look at ADHD and how it can affect breakups, but we also try and add some positivity some of the pretty sad research out there. ADHD isn't always the reason for breakups, personality plays a big part as well.. Eitherway, breakups are hard and we hope this episode helps! 

Helloooo and welcome to Season 2!We are back after a well deserved break and excited to get back to the podcast. This week we are looking at how ADHD shows up in children, ways to support them as a parent and some facts vs myths!Be sure to follow us on instagram to get our latest updates - @restlessmindspod 

As we near the end of the year, Timi & Ellie get ready for Christmas and look back on some of their favourite moments fo 2021. This episode wraps up season 1 and we look forward to sharing with you guys next year!Merry Christmas!

This week Ellie & Timi sit down for a chat about accepting you new identity following on from a new diagnosis. They also share some VNs from times they were struggling, and reflect on how it felt. 

In this week's episode Timi takes us on a deep dive into the science of ADHD, explaining how the brain is wired differently to our neurotypical counterparts. Looking at the Default Mode Network, Task Networks and Dopamine - we use science to help us understand why living with ADHD is the way it is. Special shoutout to @hubermanlab (Andrew D. Humberman, Ph.D) for the inspiration and facts in this episode!

In this week's episode we focus on the horrible feeling that is anxiety, and how anxiety interacts with OCD. Ellie shares some great insight into the science behind anxiety and why our body feels the way it does when we are in an anxious state. We then turn to some of our personal anxieties and how they affect us. 

OUR BRAINS ARE BROKEN! (at the moment)....Timi & Ellie have both had trouble getting hold of their ADHD meds this week, so this episode has us chatting about the trials of managing ADHD without stimulants. In all our unmedicated glory, we cover a range of topics  including Adele, Taylor Swift, Oscar Wilde and Tyra Banks... we hope you enjoy!

In this weeks episode we turn the page on OCD & reading.Timi and Ellie both share their past and current experiences with OCD and reading, sharing anecdotes and studies.Timi also shares his recent success story this week - through exposure and some online research he manages to fight back against his OCD!

This week we talk ADHD and Disability!Is ADHD a Disability? Would our answer be different if we didn't live under capitalism? What about the social model of Disability? Buckle in for an in-depth discussion and chaotic chat - Ellie didn't take her meds so apologises for talking over Timi and going off on one.We hope you enjoy xxx

In this weeks episode Timi takes some time to reflect as Black History Month draws to and end - looking at the way that the black community is affected by racism, discrimination and socio-economic factors. In the second half of the episode Timi is joined by @theblackdyspraxic (Tumi Sotire) who shares his experience living with dyspraxia, his own mental health and the great work he is doing via his instagram page. 

This week we celebrate Halloween and Samhain!Restless Minds' resident Celtic Pagan Witch Ellie takes you on a neurodivergent Witchcraft tour, covering everything from Hippocrates and Witch trials to modern tips for ADHD Witches!Thank you so much to the incredible Ather Watson and Ana Rikki for their magical contributions. You can find Ana on Instagram @rikkimercury and @anarikkii xxxxx

Carrying on with the theme of relationships, this episode looks at how OCD can interact with Romantic Relationships aka Relationship OCD (ROCD)Yes, OCD is ranked as one of the most debilitating mental health conditions - but that doesn't mean it has to ruin your relationship!We discuss our personal experiences of dating and relationships, issues we faced and how we have learnt to over come themEnjoy, OCD friends! 

In this exciting new episode, Ellie & Timi cover the much requested topic of ADHD & Romantic Relationships. It isn't all doom and gloom - ADHD is not the kiss of death! We talk about the ways ADHD can impact romantic relationships and the different tools you can use to manage its effects.  Like any condition, dating someone with ADHD requires understanding, and both parties need to communicate clearly. This episode covers self-love, sex, impulsivity, self-doubt, shame & much more. Enjoy! p.s you may hear some chopping throughout this episode as we had some technical difficulties during recording, but we pushed through and got the episode out!

October is ADHD awareness month (in the UK), so in this weeks episode we spend some time discussing ADHD, share some facts and bust some myths! We also have a special feature from Timi's sister Rayo as she shares her experience of having a sibling with ADHD and OCD and how his diagnosis has helped her to understand him better!

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide, Harm OCD and Paedophilia OCD. In this week's episode we discuss all things OCD with India Haylor, the Head Therapist at OCD Excellence. India has over 17 years experience offering treatment for people with OCD, support for their carers & families and training for professionals.  As India has OCD herself, she understands the condition on a personal level. An expert in REBT and Exposure therapy, this episode is a must listen for anyone with OCD and those who love them! You can find India on her amazing Instagram page @OCDexcellence and through her website ocdexcellence.com

Trigger Warning: This episode includes one mention of Suicide and Harm OCD.This week we're discussing Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) - a lesser known, but key aspect, of ADHD. We talk teenage rows, how to cope with RSD triggers and why people with ADHD are not "dramatic and immature". Enjoy! Sources mentioned:René Brooks (Black Girl, Lost Keys) on RSD: https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/adhd-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria/

Trigger Warning: This episode includes one mention of suicide. This week we remember the late great artist Charlotte Johnson Wahl and her experience of living with - and painting - OCD. We also delve into the controversial use of aversion therapy during her treatment in the 70's, Van Gogh and Impostor Syndrome. Enjoy! 

This week we dive into Friendships and all the complexities that come with them. From setting boundaries to complete fall outs, we discuss how to navigate and maintain friendships with ADHD. Enjoy! 

Welcome to Episode 6! Today we take a brief trip down Pet memory lane, discuss our oddest Superstitions and their relationship to OCD, and reflect on Working from Home with ADHD. The TikTok featured in today's episode is by @ErikgudeEnjoy! 

This week we're interviewing journalist and writer James Bloodworth!!Diagnosed with ADHD in the past year, his brilliant article about his road to diagnosis in the Times caught our eye - and even made Ellie cry. He is the author of two books, most recently: “Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-wage Britain” and can be found on Twitter @J_BloodworthWe hope you enjoy! 

This week we're discussing Burnout, first jobs, fatigue and that time Timi got punched in the face. We hope you enjoy! Scottish ADHD Association, An employer's guide to ADHD in the workplace https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/An-Employers-Guide-to-ADHD-in-the-Workplace.pdf Mind, Dealing with burnout while working from home https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/coronavirus-and-work/dealing-with-burnout-when-working-from-home/

Trigger Warning: mentions of Suicide This week we talk University - the highs, lows and, most importantly, how you can best take care of yourself at Uni while grappling with a Restless Mind. Whether you're at Uni now or are starting in September, let our experiences inspire and help you - you are not alone!Check out these links for Support with Student Mental Health:

In this weeks episode we discuss common symptoms of ADHD and the typical process for diagnosis in the UK. We also share some tips and tricks that you can use to avoid the two year wait for diagnosis via the NHS. For more info on the NHS Right To Choose, check out @floshaye on InstagramWe hope you enjoy! 

In this weeks episode we discuss Understimulation (ADHD) and Compulsions (OCD). 

Welcome to the first episode of Restless Minds ~ the ADHD and OCD podcast with Timi & Ellie! In this introductory episode we explain who we are, how we know each other and why we started this podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes to come....