Send us a text This week we were following on from our episodes on inattention and discussing the symptoms of Hyperactivity and impulsivity in adult ADHD. We'll give a couple of examples of the things we do that you may find relatable. Part 3/3 Please get in touch with your funny adhd memes and story’s, we’d love to hear from you. All our contact information is below 👇 Episode resources List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-c...
Nov 27, 2022•27 min
Send us a text In this episode we discuss more about ADHD medication. Shell discusses taking a higher dose of her Elvanse/ Vyvanse (ADHD medication) and what that feels like also we discuss all the side effects and what her plan is moving forward with medication. We’ll update you in further episodes as time goes on. Thanks for listening Episode resources This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www....
Nov 20, 2022•23 min
Send us a text This week we were following on from last week and continue to discuss the funny side of ADHD inattentive symptoms (as we go through the diagnostic criteria of ADHD for the next couple of episodes) to kick start our newly found focus on ADHD. Next we'll start our 2 episodes on hyperactivity. Please get in touch with your funny adhd memes and story’s, we’d love to hear from you. All our contact information is below 👇 Episode resources List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD ...
Nov 13, 2022•23 min
Send us a text This week we have a huge podcast update for you all and In this episode we discuss the funny side of ADHD inattentive symptoms (as we go through the diagnostic criteria of ADHD for the next couple of episodes) to kick start our newly found focus on ADHD. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on inattention and then we'll do 2 episodes on hyperactivity. So plenty of upcoming ADHD content. ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affe...
Nov 06, 2022•25 min
Send us a text In this episode we discuss starting on ADHD medication and what it feels like. It’s Shell’s first week so we explore how she’s been feeling, all positives, the negatives and what the overall experience has been like so far We’ll update you in further episodes as time goes on . Thanks for listening Episode resources This website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/ List of sym...
Oct 30, 2022•29 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about Sparky's story with trying to get an ADHD assessment on the NHS in the UK. There's been a few set backs and we felt is was important to discuss this for anyone who's in a similar situation who wants to know, and would like to go down the route of using the NHS for getting your ADHD assessment. Shell also updates on how she's getting on with the NHS currently and what's it's been like for her. All these are our own thoughts and are in now way directed ...
Oct 23, 2022•28 min
Send us a text A deep dive into the rollercoaster of emotions that is the first week post assessment. We sit down at 5am for a spontaneous episode, where we’ve been awake night to question Shell on how she feels post ADHD diagnosis. It’s a little bit of an emotional one this week! List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria and further information: https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteria See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! New episode every SUNDAY Our Socials www.adopaminekick.c...
Oct 16, 2022•30 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about Shell's ADHD assessment, which she had this week, so it's fresh in her mind! We'll be discussing what a typical assessment looks like as Sparky grills Shell on what sort of questions a psychiatrist asks during the assessment, what's involved in the process, how to prepare for it, and also what happens after the assessment. The long awaited question does Shell have ADHD will also be answered! This is a huge step in both of our journey's and one that Sp...
Oct 09, 2022•29 min
Send us a text Cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems. This week we're talking about CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) We discuss if it really works in our unbiased ramblings - Questions such as has it worked for us, what do we think about it and what we've taken away from it ...
Oct 02, 2022•16 min
Send us a text This week it’s all gone loco again, Shell puts Sparky to the test to talk about meditation and we can use it for distressing and relaxing but it’s not long before Sparky’s off topic talking about anything and shell’s getting distracted. Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/adopaminekick Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adopaminekick Email us: adopaminekick@gmail.com Support the show If you'd like to support the show please consider subscri...
Sep 25, 2022•18 min
Send us a text This week we're going to be talking more about ADHD (Sorry guys, but you knew we were going to hyper focus a bit on this for a while, so bare with us!) Shell struggles to get to grips with her impending ADHD assessment. Sparky's assessment unfortunately gets cancelled due to the recent death of the Queen. So there's absolute chaos as Sparky tries to calm Shell's ever increasing nerves by coming up with a profound way of dealing with the situation at hand as we discuss more antics ...
Sep 18, 2022•22 min
Send us a text Part 2 continues on from from last weeks episode (that we had to cut short due to waffling) where we discuss some of the funny symptoms we experience and debate if they are related to ADHD. Shell speaks of some revealing “side effects” to do with her IBS that makes Sparky almost fall off his chair in hysterics! (We had to cut down the laughter because it went on for too long) If you struggle with any of the symptoms mentioned please reach out to your local doctor. This is our jour...
Sep 11, 2022•12 min
Send us a text We've been lead to the realisation, that we BOTH possibly have ADHD. So in this episode we discuss the start of our journey to getting an official diagnosis, how we found out, how we feel, our frustrations, challenges and humour living with possible ADHD as an adult This is part 1 - part 2 is coming up next week because we waffled so much! You can tell we've began to hyper focus! opps! See you next week! New episode every week at 6pm!!! Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com Follow us ...
Sep 04, 2022•17 min
Send us a text In this episode we discuss how practicing gratitude can enrich your life and help you through tough times. Shell gets nervous about a big change and sparky waffles about third world problems, but behind it all, he says it all has a deeper meaning. Welcome to the unscripted world of Sparky and Shell. Start your free 30 day Gratitude Journal Challenge HERE: https://www.businesswithababy.com/30-day-gratitude-journal-prompts-challenge-free-printable/ Our Socials www.adopaminekick.com ...
Aug 28, 2022•21 min
Send us a text In our final episode of our 7 part self care series, we discuss our top tips on how to take care of yourself going forward. Self-care is a process. It requires practice and dedication if you want to make it stick. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time to make this new concept a part of your life. It’ll get easier, and you’ll probably find yourself craving your self-care activities so much you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. However, there will inevitably be times that ...
Aug 21, 2022•17 min
Send us a text Last week we touched on the fact that many people feel guilty for spending time and resources on self-care. There are a lot of complex reasons for this within our society. Despite what anyone else may say, you deserve to focus on your own needs. In fact, it’s good for those you love when you take care of yourself. You truly can’t fill another’s cup if your own is empty. So, we’d like to take this opportunity in this episode to emphasize why you shouldn’t feel guilty for practicing...
Aug 14, 2022•13 min
Send us a text Lots of people get the wrong idea about self-care. They feel like you have to splurge money to do something good for yourself. It can seem extravagant. We want to change that mindset today in this episode. Self-care is something you deserve. Everyone does. It benefits us all, along with those around us, when we put our own well-being at the forefront. You can’t take care of others when your own well-being is suffering. This week we take a look at some free and low-cost ways you ca...
Aug 07, 2022•15 min
Send us a text Ever thought about how you can practice or prep for self care in times of a crisis? In todays episode we talk about setting up an emergency self care package and why it’s beneficial. Little Kicker Challenge - Take action on todays 3 points. Make your list of activities, prepare an emergency kit and reach out to at least 1 confidant Don't forget to follow the podcast on whatever platform you’re listening to us on. We'd love it if you could leave us a review and let us know what you...
Jul 31, 2022•16 min
Send us a text We’ve previously talked about what self care is and why it’s important to practice it. In this episode we discuss a few potential ideas that you can to do to keep things interesting when it comes to caring for yourself. One way is to treat yourself to things you’ve always wanted to do. Adding new and novel experiences to your self-care routine is like giving yourself a little gift every day. It’s a great way to stay motivated and to feel better about yourself. We also discuss what...
Jul 24, 2022•19 min
Send us a text As we discussed last week self care is very important for your mental well being and so it's important self care becomes part of your daily routine. It's a great habit to build, but like any new habit, adding self-care into your life can seem kind of tricky. You probably wonder how you’ll manage to find time to do anything extra for yourself, let alone how you’ll actually remember to practice it. One of the best ways to get started is to build your activities into predictable part...
Jul 17, 2022•17 min
Send us a text Self-care is a practice. That means it’s something you have to do on a regular basis in order for it to stick. You also won’t get good at it unless you do it regularly. In this episode we’ll talk about ways to build self-care into your day by taking on simple practices each morning and evening. We’ll even give you some tips on making self-care a habit. You’ll soon be ready to make this process a part of your long-term routine. The Science Section Self care and wellbeing in Mental ...
Jul 09, 2022•17 min
Send us a text Good relationships with people don’t just happen overnight. They take time, commitment, compromise, forgiveness and the most important one, effort. In this episode we breakdown several tips on how to have better relationships with other people, whether that's a romantic partner, a friend, a family member etc. Use this tips and you'll be well on your way to having a good relationship with others as you'll be building deeper friendships and stronger bonds. The Science Sections https...
Jul 03, 2022•12 min
Send us a text In this weeks episode we're talking about the benefits of decluttering your home and sharing with you a great (and simple) method to be able to do that , so that you can have a stress free house, that's guest ready (as far as practically possible) Excess clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Cluttered homes and workspaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, overwhelmed and stressed. Decluttering is an essential part of f...
Jun 26, 2022•18 min
Send us a text Confidence seems to come easily to some and yet others struggle with it. Confidence is an aspect of life that can be developed. No one is born with confidence. The key is to learn how to tap into that attitude to create more of it. In this episode we discuss several ways that can help you to become more confident in your everyday life. The Science Bit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207594.2012.666553 Impact of self confidence on compromise effect. Little Kicker “You...
Jun 19, 2022•17 min
Send us a text Last week we discussed sleep hygiene and how your day habits can have a direct impact on the quality of your sleep. This week we’re going to build on that and discuss how your night time habits can also be affecting your sleep patterns. We also give you a few tips on what you can do at night to get better prepared for a great quality night sleep! The Science Bit https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1553725021000325 Little Kicker App recommendations which can be d...
Jun 12, 2022•17 min
Send us a text Welcome back! In todays episode we're discussing the sleep hygiene and the things we do during the day that can have a massive effect on our sleeping patterns and lead to poor quality sleep at night! Good sleep is essential for productivity and managing our emotions. We all know how we feel after a night of bad sleep, we can feel irritable, cranky and easily fly into a temper. Did you know that long time effects of sleep deprivation include increased risks of heart disease and dia...
Jun 05, 2022•20 min
Send us a text In todays episode we're talking about systems vs goals! It's Sparky vs Shell, the gloves are off as they both battle it out to convince you which method works best for long term success. Are you a goal setter and naturally find following goals easy? or do you find that when you have a goal in your mind, you end up sabotaging your success and you just can’t continue following your goals with consistency? Whichever you are this episode is perfect for you to understand the importance...
May 29, 2022•22 min
Send us a text This week we're talking about how to manage your money better so you can get yourself into a better financial situation! We've both been there in the past, living pay check to pay check, and it's a very stressful way of living! Not only can money worries take a toll on you're mental health, they can be the source of disagreements with family, partners and friends and can cause immense pressure and strain on relationships! So we're going to give you several tips, that you can start...
May 22, 2022•28 min
Send us a text This week is slightly different to our normal episodes, we thought we'd have a bit of light heated fun this week talking about Dopamine Fasting so we give our personal thoughts on it! Dopamine fasting is a silicon valley craze and it's rising in popularity. The idea is to reduce your exposure to dopamine creating stimulus in order to “reset” your body. It's born on the idea that we have so many dopamine hits daily that we’ve become numb. It varies in levels of intensity. Some peop...
May 15, 2022•21 min
Send us a text Breaking bad habits isn't easy! In this episode we discuss several easy solutions to help you break your bad habits and replace them with new ones that serve you better! These tips will help with changing your mindset and behaviour long term too!! We tend to have an all or nothing mindset where we like everything to be perfect, but this way of thinking can be one of the biggest reasons we end up quitting a new habit we'd like to change and going back to the old ones that cause us ...
May 08, 2022•24 min
