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The ADHD Adults Podcast

James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Browntheadhdadults.uk
The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Join us for balloon-headed Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's evidence-based information, James's annoyance and genuinely poor tips for coping, and the "Queen of Chaos", Mrs ADHD. Each episode also features regular games, "jokes", correspondence from absolutely real people and chaos... lots of chaos. If you would like to support our podcast, you can become a paid subscriber on Patreon. Visit our website below for more info 🧛‍♂️🎈🌪

Episodes

Episode 188 ADHD and Self-Care

Season 3 continues, again with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD rests... Episode 188 covers ADHD and self-care, which is very clearly one of James's strengths. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits up the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on self-care , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level at 2-2 (we think). James is a bit out of his dept...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 188

Episode 187 ADHD and Accidents

Episode 187 of The ADHD Adults delves into accidents and ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey pontificates on the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on accidents and probably in the process will end up losing at least one driving license, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" doesn't really work this week as James forgot to prepare and then....

Apr 07, 202554 minSeason 3Ep. 187

Episode 186 ADHD and Mindfulness

Season 3 continues, this time with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD is still recovering from something or other... Episode 186 covers ADHD and mindfulness. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splurges the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on mindfulness , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns withe scores level at 2-2 (we think). Alex is on the ‘shit apple’ side of things and James ...

Mar 31, 202556 minSeason 3Ep. 186

Episode 185 ADHD and Money

Season 3 continues with an episode on ADHD and money. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and we've already forgotten the score at. Alex introduces yoga wanking, James reminisces about his first Egg loan and Mrs AuDHD ...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 185

Episode 184 ADHD and Ageing

The boys are back, sadly without Mrs AuDHD who is still recovering from tiredness (or something). Episode 184 looks at ADHD and ageing, and ADHD in older adults. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the science behind the subject all over us; Alex and James offer personal reflections on ageing , and in part three they answer listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and no one seems to know the score. James is killing clams ...

Mar 17, 202559 minSeason 3Ep. 184

Episode 183 ADHD and Music

Something like normality resumes as The ADHD Adults Podcast continues Season 3 with an episode on ADHD and music. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splatters the research behind the subject all over us; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and we've already forgotten the score at. Alex is loo...

Mar 10, 202554 minSeason 3Ep. 183

Episode 182 How are you really Sam?

Finishing off our 'almost start of season 3' check-in is Episode 182, where Mrs AuDHD gets the chance to talk about what's been going on... Alex points out that Mrs AuDHD is known for her solid boundaries, James is irked (that’s not news) and Mrs AuDHD thought having a GP appointment booked for when we were recording was a good idea... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by James Bro...

Mar 03, 202546 minSeason 3Ep. 182

Episode 181 How are you really Alex?

In this second part of a triple fister that no one will actually listen to, we continue to talk about how the end of last year was a car crash for all three hosts. Alex is Ronnie Corbett (again), James has an emergency poo and Mrs AuDHD considers cat strangling... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by James Brown and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feb 24, 202548 minSeason 3Ep. 181

Episode 180 How are you really James?

In the first of a triptych (James Googled it) of episodes, we gently re-enter Season 3 by letting you know what we've been up to, struggles and wins, with James going first. James uses the correct past tense of ‘lied’, Alex takes credit for James’s guitar playing and Mrs AuDHD is back! Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by James Brown and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feb 17, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 180

Episode 179 The History of ADHD

After a fully planned and in no way forced on us break, the podcast is back for Season 3! In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 179 sees Alex and James cover the history of ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" restarts at 0-0, can A...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 179

Episode 178 ADHD and Cognitive Flexibility

In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 178 sees Alex and James cover ADHD and cognitive flexibility. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey gives us the evidence behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then part three is an utter car crash as... well, you'll see. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex finally on a winning streak. James buys an ass wand from Wish, and Alex talks for too long about drawi...

Nov 25, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 178

Episode 177 ADHD and Processing Speed

The boys continue without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout and in Episode 177 cover ADHD and processing speed. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and James makes it so easy surely Alex must win this week? Alex gets confused by ISBN and James introduces popamine... Written...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 177

Episode 176 ADHD & Fatigue

For the first time in ages, the boys are without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout with ironic timing as in Episode 176, the topic of ADHD and fatigue are covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips (ding?) then we questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and James makes it so easy surely Alex must win this week? Both the script ...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 176

Episode 175 Supporting a Partner with ADHD

In Episode 175 we cover the often requested topic of how to support an ADHD partner (only took us about a year to get around to it...) As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the.... well, there's almost no research but still he tries to cover it, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and will Alex finally win a game? Alex steals James’s workshop, James forgets how to read (Alex’s bits anyway) and Mrs AuD...

Nov 04, 20241 hrSeason 2Ep. 175

Episode 174 ADHD and Risky Behaviour

Episode 174 covers the well-documented 'risky behaviours' that many adults with ADHD can find themselves engaged with. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey mangles the research behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and will Alex finally win a game? James does Alex’s hello, Mrs AuDHD thinks fun things have no risk and Alex, for once, feels he’s not Ja...

Oct 28, 202456 minSeason 2Ep. 174

Episode 173 ADHD & Positive Illusory Bias

In Episode 173 we cover ADHD and a form of cognitive dissonance known as 'positive illusory bias', or the mismatch between how we view our abilities compared to what they sometimes are. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the evidence around the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns but is getting tediously one-sided now. James still thinks he can def...

Oct 21, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 173

Episode 172 ADHD and Eyesight

Episode 172 covers the little-known issues that link ADHD and eyesight issues. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections and tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing so bad it's getting a bit sad. Mrs AuDHD’s glasses are “too good”, Alex does James and James besmirches Morrissey... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 172

Episode 171 ADHD Awareness Month 2024

Episode 171 coincides with the first Monday in ADHD Awareness Month so to change things up, Alex, James and Mrs AuDHD talk about the past year, and answer questions sent in. Mrs AuDHD shits herself, Alex gets told by a client about balloon heads and James misreads a question that he wrote himself... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by James Brown and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 171

Episode 170 ADHD and Immunity

Episode 170 covers ADHD and the immune system. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing so bad it's getting a bit sad. Mrs AuDHD rescues a dead bee, Alex’s script editing privileges are under threat and James has 15 little pricks on his arm... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Br...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 170

Episode 169 ADHD & Auditory Processing

Spot if you can see/hear the seamless editing in an episode which definitely wasn’t recorded in two goes, ten days apart… But anyway, Episode 169 covers ADHD and auditory processing. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides some science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James miles ahead for the season. Alex finally produces a ...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 169

Episode 168 The Superpower Debate

After losing many, many listeners with the triple fister on causes of ADHD, the team now try to lose even more by discussing the 'hot' topic of ADHD being a 'superpower'. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides what evidence there is, all three hosts add personal reflections and give tips on how to approach this issue, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 18-7 up f...

Sep 09, 202456 minSeason 2Ep. 142

Episode 167 The Causes of ADHD 3: Epigenetics

Finally, the dull triple fister on causes of ADHD finishes with epigenetics. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the evidence behind the way in which non-genetic changes to our DNA might influence brain development, all three hosts again try to somehow add personal reflections and give tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 17-7 up for the season and Alex re...

Sep 02, 202457 min

Episode 166: The Causes of ADHD 2: Environment

In a continued effort to lose listeners, we bring you Episode 166, the second part of a triple fister on why ADHD develops. . As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers screamingly dull evidence behind the environmental 'correlates' of ADHD, all three hosts try to somehow add personal reflections with a bit of tip, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 15-7 up f...

Aug 26, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 166

Episode 165 The Causes of ADHD 1: Genetics

As if we are deliberately picking topics we can;t give tips for, Episode 164 is the first of a triple-fister where we try to explain the causes of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about genetics a lot, all three hosts struggle to do anything of note in Part 2, and then we answer questions that have been sent in during Part 3. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly 15-7 up for the season and Alex reads the ...

Aug 19, 202451 min

Episode 164 ADHD & Social Phobia

The worst comeback since Guns N'Roses continues with Episode 164, where the topic of ADHD and social phobia (AKA social anxiety disorder, AKA James's life) is covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey bores us with the evidence behind ADHD and social phobia, James steals most of Part 2 moaning about his issues with social phobia, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 14-7 up ...

Aug 12, 202454 min

Episode 163 ADHD & Demand Avoidance

After months of messing about, we're back.... sorry!Episode 163 deals with ADHD and demand avoidance. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject; all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on demand avoidance and flail about trying to think of tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrassingly ahead 13-7 for the season, whilst ...

Aug 05, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 163

Episode 162 ADHD and School

Episode 162 completes our double-fister on education, this time focusing on ADHD and school. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on school and their tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James embarrasingly ahead 12-7 for the season whilst The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the ...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 162

Episode 161 ADHD and Motivation

Hot on the heels of Episode 160 on body doubling, comes the related topic of ADHD and motivation for Episode 161. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the ADHD and motivation, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James 11-7 up for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we ...

Apr 01, 202453 minSeason 2Ep. 161

Episode 160 ADHD and Body Doubling

Episode 160 covers the topic of body doubling, a tool many ADHDers use to get stuff done. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and tips on body doubling, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James surging ahead at 10-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we h...

Mar 26, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 160

Episode 159 ADHD and Higher Education

In Episode 159 we covers the topic of ADHD and Higher Education. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on HE and their tips, and then we answer your questions in the final section. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with James surging ahead at 9-7 for the season, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the cities we have listeners in, and Alex disa...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 159