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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 🧛‍♂️🎈🌪
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Episodes

Episode 140 The week in ADHD (40)

In the second (also late) extra Friday episode of the podcast, Episode 140, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and anhedonia, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. James’s burp is finally celebrated, Alex gets the date for the half-marathon wrong and Mrs ADHD turns into 'Mr Dobalina'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠⁠Sessio...

Nov 17, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 140

Episode 139 ADHD and Anhedonia

Season 2 of The ADHD Adults Podcast continues with Episode 136 which covers the subject of ADHD and Anhedonia, AKA 'James's life'. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the research behind the topic, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then Just The Tip covers some top tippics about living with anhedonia. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex 1-0 up for the series, The Metrics Intern continues telling us about the citie...

Nov 13, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 139

Episode 138 The week in ADHD (39)

In the first (late) extra Friday episode of the podcast, Episode 138, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and insomnia, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD doesn’t know who Gerard Butler is, Alex does interpretive dance and James is angry about Frankie Boyle... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠ Send a messa...

Nov 10, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 138

Episode 137 - ADHD and Insomnia

We're back! Season 2 starts with Episode 137 of The ADHD Adults Podcast where we cover the subject of ADHD and insomnia. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on insomnia, and then 'Just the Tip' sees our hosts give out probably useless tips on sleeping with ADHD. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with a fresh scorecard, The Metrics Guy has left so The Metrics In...

Nov 06, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 137

Episode 136 ADHD and Careers

Episode 136 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the subject of ADHD and careers, following a poll of over 1600 people. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the dull science behind the topic, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections , and then shamble into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James has a smooth brain like a pe...

Sep 25, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Episode 135 Brain networks and ADHD

In Episode 135 of The ADHD Adults podcast we cover the subject of how networks in the brain cause the behaviours and traits of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (on brain networks???), and then shamble into what is now called 'Just the tip'. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores, well, who knows? and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' c...

Sep 22, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Episode 134 The week in ADHD (38)

In Episode 134 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on last week's theme of ADHD and caffeine, delayed due to James (as usual), answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD walks like Donald Duck, Alex shaves his chest hair and James.... well, his jelly turns to blancmange... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sep 17, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Episode 133 ADHD and Caffeine

Sadly, we're still going so in Episode 133 of The ADHD the subject of ADHD and caffeine is covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers 'evidence etc, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then the podcast deteriorates into the usual top tippics. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level (again), and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James gets interrimming wrong, Barry from Suede does the ...

Sep 16, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Episode 132 The week in ADHD (37)

In Episode 132 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of hyperactivity and impulsivity answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. James kicks someone so hard they get a pilonidal sinus, Mrs ADHD carves turnips, Alex doesn’t take a break... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a messag...

Sep 15, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Episode 131 ADHD and Metabolism and Obesity

Episode 131 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the subject of ADHD and metabolism. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers the dull science behind the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections , and then shamble into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Alex has merkin issues,Mrs ADHD, unbelievably, get’s distracted and...

Sep 11, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Episode 130 The Week in ADHD (36)

In Episode 130 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of hyperactivity and impulsivity answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk rubbish for ages. Mrs ADHD can’t pick which week to talk about, James forgets a little talk and Alex is jittery as shit... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a messa...

Sep 08, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Episode 129 Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Detail - The 9 Symptoms

The numbering system has now gone to pot, so Episode 129 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the nine symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in detail, giving examples of what they are. Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Mrs ADHD enjoys ‘some parts’ of sexy times, James gets irritated by 'Barry from Suede' and Alex enjoys ruining the scoring system... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadult...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 129

The week we didn't do an episode: ADHD Towers

Due to James's ongoing mental health issues, we were unable to record episodes for last Friday or today. Instead, in a complete copout, we are releasing a shortened (believe it or not) version of ADHD towers, which is usually only available to subscribers. ADHD towers is a behind-the-scenes video diary that looks at the chaotic lives we lead at ADHD Towers... If you like this and want to subscribe you can do that here...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 128 Attention in Detail - The 9 Symptoms of Inattentiveness

Episode 128 of The ADHD Adults podcast covers the nine symptoms of inattentiveness in detail, giving examples of what they are. Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Alex get’s Welsh wrong, 'James has a diagnostic screening radiation' and Mrs ADHD thinks her glasses are too good for her eyes... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Episode 127 The week in ADHD (35)

In Episode 127 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and decision making, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James get’s IKEA wrong, Mrs ADHD gets unrequested peas and Alex is addicted to online chess... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send a message, ...

Sep 01, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Episode 126 ADHD and Decision Making

Episode 126 of The ADHD Adults podcast sees our gormless hosts discuss the subject of ADHD and decision making. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on with the evidence of the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then something vaguely similar to top tips occurs at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?", and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James causes the second-ever censorship of the podcast, Alex...

Aug 28, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Episode 125 The week in ADHD 34

In Episode 125 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and borderline personality disorder, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD instantly regrets imagining introducing her dad to the Merlin Bird ID app, Alex wants James to “choose both” and James can 'manage about 6 minutes'... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadh...

Aug 25, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Episode 124 ADHD & Borderline Personality Disorder

Episode 124 of The ADHD Adults podcast sees our gormless hosts discuss the subject of ADHD and the 'other' BPD, borderline personality disorder. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey spouts ear bangingly dull evidence of the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections and then shuffle into some top tipping etc at the end. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex back in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' corresponden...

Aug 21, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 123 The week in ADHD (33)

In Episode 123 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and the 3 Ds (dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia), answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James can’t sleep, Mrs ADHD causes a cherry juice calamity and Alex plays unhealthy chess... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 18, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Episode 122 ADHD and the 3 Ds

The Tech Guy is back on his game, so (should you want to) you can see all three hosts simultaneously... In Episode 122 of The ADHD Adults podcast, the subject of ADHD and the three Ds (dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, AKA developmental coordination disorder) are covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers mournful science and stats on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (let's be honest, it's mostly James), and then shuffle into some top ...

Aug 14, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Episode 121 The week in ADHD (32)

In Episode 121 Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and PMDD, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD doesn’t get Jeremy, James rants about mental health (no change there then) and Alex hates to admit he took James’s advice... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 11, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Episode 120 ADHD and PMDD

We have to hold our hands up for those watching the video version, The Tech Guy fucked up and used presenter view in Zoom so you can only see one face at a time... In Episode 120, The ADHD Adults discuss pre-menstrual issues including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, and their relationship with ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the boring 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections (admittedly two of us are male...), and...

Aug 07, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 1230

Episode 119 The week in ADHD (31)

In Episode 119 almost certainly will appear on a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and bipolar disorder, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD makes holes, James has a weed puller in his car and Alex struggles with a phone case... ⁠ Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 04, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Episode 118 ADHD and Bipolar Disorders

Episode 118 sees The ADHD Adults discuss the family of mood disorders known as 'bipolar disorders', and their similarities and relationship with ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides soporific 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on bipolar disorders (let's be honest, it's mostly James), and finally provide some ludicrously named 'top tips' on the topic. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex ...

Jul 31, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Episode 117 The week in ADHD (30)

In Episode 117 which probably comes out on a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of 'Does mild ADHD exist?', answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Sam has Nibbler’s poo, James is eternally struggling and Alex returns to England for non-murdery reasons... ⁠ Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sessionz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 30, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Episode 116 Does Mild ADHD Exist?

In Episode 116, The ADHD Adults discuss 'sub-threshold' or 'mild' ADHD, a new(ish) area of research which suggests that not quite having the number of symptoms needed to meet the threshold for a diagnosis might be a mild form of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey monotonously vomits about the 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections on 'mild ADHD' and provide some ludicrously named 'top tips' on the topic. 'What has James lost, forgotte...

Jun 26, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Episode 115 The week in ADHD (29)

In Episode 115 which could come out on a Thursday but probably a Friday, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and cognitive dissonance, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. James 'does' Harry Potter, Alex has a Slytherin pen and Mrs ADHD doesn’t know what any of this is... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produced by James Brown and JBHD Ltd. Social media contacts: @theadhdadults Music by ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 23, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Episode 114 ADHD and Cognitive Dissonance

In Episode 114, The ADHD Adults discuss cognitive dissonance, or holding conflicting beliefs, thoughts and actions. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about the 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide 'top tips' on the topic. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex annoyingly still in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. Mrs ADHD has no idea w...

Jun 19, 202344 min

Episode 113 The week in ADHD (28)

Episode 113 (got the number right this week!) is the first definitely not a Thursday but probably a Friday episode of the podcast. In it, Alex, James and Mrs ADHD expand on this week's theme of ADHD and body-focused repetitive behaviours, answer questions from YOU, our listeners, and generally talk nonsense for ages. Mrs ADHD turns a fan off, Alex thinks ADHD "isn’t a disorder, it’s a difference" and James ‘Just adds 'a personal touch’... Written by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. Produc...

Jun 16, 202352 min

Episode 112 ADHD & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)

Episode 112 sees The ADHD Adults discuss nail-biting, hair pulling, skin picking (AKA body-focused repetitive behaviours) and ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the dull 'evidence' on the subject, all three ADHD adults give their personal reflections on the theme and provide 'top tips' on the topic. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with Alex annoyingly in the lead, and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James gets con...

Jun 12, 202348 min
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