What if your ADHD had been recognised years ago… how different could things have been? In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their powerful conversation with author Grace Timothy, and dive deeper into how undiagnosed ADHD shapes our lives, relationships and sense of self. Katie shares candidly about her own experience of burnout, people pleasing, and the emotional weight of a complex relationship with her late mother- a journey made all the more poignant by her belief that ADHD played ...
Jun 27, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 20
What happens when you realise the struggles you’ve carried for decades weren’t personal failures, but missed signs of ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by journalist and author Grace Timothy, who was diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties after years of anxiety, burnout and never quite feeling “on top of things”. Together, they unpack the five things Grace wishes she’d known earlier- from why she kept quitting jobs, to how rejection sensitivity shaped her relationships. Grace shares her emo...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Gilly Kahn about ADHD, screen time, and social media- and how it hit home. They open up about their own love-hate relationships with their phones from endless scrolling and accidental time-loss, to the guilt of modelling digital overload for their kids. Together they explore what makes tech so addictive for ADHD brains, how to build healthier digital habits and why it’s not about ditching devices alt...
Jun 20, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Is your phone a lifeline, a trap - or maybe both - if you have ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by clinical psychologist, ADHD advocate and writer Dr Gilly Kahn to explore the complex relationship between ADHD, screen time and social media. From dopamine dips and impulsive scrolling to the guilt that comes after a binge-watch spiral, they dig into why tech can feel both essential and overwhelming for neurodivergent minds. Together, they unpack how screens affect focus, sleep and self-es...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam get real about ADHD and memory- from forgotten birthdays to misplaced cars- and the practical, emotional, and occasionally hilarious fallout that follows. They’re joined by ADHD coach Aoife Hughes , who shares compassionate, science-backed strategies for building memory scaffolding, reducing shame, and understanding what our brains actually need. Together, they unpack radical acceptance, emotional overwhelm, and why writing things down is more powerful than y...
Jun 13, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 16
What happens when ADHD doesn’t look the way people expect it to, and what’s the cost when it gets missed? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by psychotherapist, activist and founder of ADHD Babes, Vivienne Isebor, to explore how ADHD shows up differently in Black women and non-binary people, and why that matters. Vivienne shares her own late diagnosis story, the cultural barriers that still exist around recognising ADHD, and how building a community for people like her became life-saving. Toget...
Jun 11, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with coach and podcast host Kate Moryoussef, exploring what it really means to love- and be loved- when you have ADHD. They open up about guilt, burnout, and the invisible load that often comes with neurodivergence. From parenting to partnership, they discuss how ADHD affects emotional labour, the fear of being “too much”, and the importance of empathy and communication on both sides. It’s an honest look at the complexities of su...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Do you have someone in your life who has ADHD - or suspect they might - and are you wondering how to support them without losing yourself? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by coach, author, and host of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussef, to explore how ADHD impacts romantic relationships and family life, especially when it goes undiagnosed for years. From emotional overwhelm and miscommunication to managing burnout and guilt, they unpack the real-life challenges couples face ...
Jun 04, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 13
If you've ever felt like you were just about managing, this conversation will make you feel seen. In this special bonus episode recorded live at The Podcast Show in London, actor and writer Zoë Lister joins Katie and Sam to share her personal journey with ADHD. From undiagnosed school struggles to the overwhelming chaos of parenthood, Zoë opens up about what finally led her to seek a diagnosis and how everything clicked into place once she did. Together, they explore the challenges of masking, t...
May 30, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 12
What if we told you that a huge number of people in the UK’s prisons are neurodivergent- many undiagnosed, unsupported, and misunderstood? This week on You’re Wrong About ADHD, Katie and Sam are joined by Met Police Detective Daley Jones, who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and has become one of the UK’s leading voices on neurodiversity in policing. Together, they explore the powerful link between ADHD and the criminal justice system, and why it often starts with missed diagnoses at school. ...
May 28, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie are joined once again by psychologist, ADHD coach and author Dr Janina Maschke to answer your questions on ADHD in women. From masking and perfectionism to the emotional fallout of a late diagnosis, this is an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it means to finally understand your brain, and what to do with that knowledge. Together, they unpack why so many women spend years hiding their struggles, how ADHD interacts with hormones across the menstrual cy...
May 23, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 10
If you’ve ever thought “I’m just bad at coping” or “maybe it’s just me” this episode might be the lightbulb moment you’ve been waiting for. This week, Katie and Sam are joined by psychologist, ADHD coach and author Dr. Janina Maschke to unpack why ADHD is so often missed in women, and what happens when the systems meant to support us are still built on male-centric research. From misunderstood symptoms and relentless masking, to the emotional toll of late diagnosis, Janina shares why so many wom...
May 21, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with therapist Clare Patterson, and open up about their own feelings around therapy, vulnerability and ADHD. They talk candidly about the emotional toll of ADHD, why seeking help can be so hard, and how the right therapist can make all the difference. From fears about “falling apart” to the challenge of building trust, this is an honest look at the barriers so many ADHD-ers face when it comes to therapy, and why it’s still worth ...
May 16, 2025•9 min•Season 4Ep. 8
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the “right” therapist or wondered whether therapy can actually help with ADHD, this episode is for you. This week, Katie and Sam are joined by psychotherapist Clare Patterson to unpack what therapy can offer people with ADHD- from tackling emotional overwhelm and low self-esteem to finding the right therapeutic fit. Together, they explore how therapy can unpick years of internalised shame, why finding the right approach (and therapist) matters, and ...
May 14, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah Bickers . From the emotional weight of mess to the power of asking for help, they share what really stuck with them – including how deeply clutter ties into shame, judgement and childhood conditioning. They talk honestly about learning to let go of unrealistic expectations, involving family (with mixed results), and how kindness towards your future self might just be the key to get...
May 09, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Why is clutter so overwhelming when you have ADHD? In this episode, Katie and Sam dig into the chaos with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah Bickers. They explore the emotional weight of mess, the shame tied to societal expectations around tidiness, and why ADHD brains can struggle so much with organisation. Sarah shares brilliant, practical strategies for decluttering in a neurodivergent-friendly way, from quick-sorting, to visibility hacks and how to get the whole household on board. ...
May 07, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this bonus episode of You’re Wrong About ADHD , Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood about masking. They open up about their own experiences of hiding their true selves, the lifelong habits formed by shame, and how exhausting masking can be. They discuss the small but transformative ways they are learning to unmask in safe spaces, build an ADHD-friendly life, and embrace who they truly are- imperfections, hyperactivity, and all. New episodes ...
May 02, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Katie and Sam explore the exhausting reality of masking ADHD traits and how it can lead to burnout. They share their own experiences of masking from a young age, the pressure to conform, and the emotional cost of hiding their true selves. They are joined by counsellor and neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood, who explains the deep impact of masking, why it’s different for neurodivergent people and how creating a life that works with your ADHD rather than against it can transform your wellbeing...
Apr 30, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with Dr Nancy Doyle and why it left them feeling more hopeful than ever. From the myth of “fixing” ADHD to how workplaces are finally catching up with neurodiversity, they unpack what real cultural change looks like and why the shift isn’t coming… it’s already here. Plus, the pitfalls of working from home, the power of self-awareness, and why ADHD is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD drop ev...
Apr 25, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this powerful opening to Series 4, Katie and Sam sit down with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within , to explore a radically different way of thinking about ADHD. What if we’re not broken? What if the problem isn’t us, but the rigid systems we’re expected to fit into? From the myth of the "deficit" to the strengths that flourish in the right environment, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew. Nancy shares her personal journey and her...
Apr 23, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Get ready for a brand-new series of You’re Wrong About ADHD ! Join hosts Katie Breathwick and Sam Pittis as they continue their journey to unravel what ADHD truly is. In Series 4, they’ll dive into the challenges, the surprising strengths, and everything in between, exploring personal stories and expert insights. Whether you’re diagnosed, waiting for answers, or just curious, this podcast offers real conversations, myth-busting, and practical strategies for navigating ADHD. New episodes drop eve...
Apr 16, 2025•1 min
Katie and Sam return to the mic to unpack the recent and controversial changes to benefits, including PIP and Access to Work, and what they mean for people with ADHD. They're joined by Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, for a passionate and eye-opening conversation about the realities behind media headlines, the growing culture war around ADHD, and the statistics that rarely make it into the press. Henry breaks down the data, shares the devastating impact of policy changes, and offer...
Apr 09, 2025•27 min
It's come around again... Christmas! It can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to buy and so little time to get everything sorted. Add ADHD into the mix and it becomes even harder. By Christmas day, you can end up feeling totally exhausted. But there are ways to make things easier and more enjoyable. In this episode, originally released for Christmas 2023 (but as relevant as ever), Henry Shelford from ADHD UK joins Sam and Kati...
Dec 17, 2024•25 min
Sometimes the noises, lights and chaos of everyday life can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling drained and on edge. For Sam and Katie, awareness is a reoccurring theme - one that's especially important when it comes to understand and managing sensory overwhelm. Off the back of their conversation with Dr Khurram Sadiq , Sam and Katie chat about everything they've learnt about recognising sensory overload. They share practical advice, like how body checking can help and explore why it's import...
Dec 04, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Busy restaurants, crowded shops, noisy offices - everyday places that, for some of us, can feel totally overwhelming. A single loud noise, a bright light, or the scratchy tag on your sweater can spiral into anxiety or exhaustion. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Sensory overwhelm happens when your brain struggles to filter out all the sights, sounds, and feelings coming at it at once, leaving you feeling overstimulated and on edge. It’s not just “being sensitive”—it’s how your nervous system re...
Dec 02, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Off the back of their conversation with Professor Peter Hill, Sam and Katie chat about what they've learnt about the current ADHD diagnostic process. They discuss what they think is working well, the challenges that still need tackling and the exciting new technologies that could make diagnosis faster and more effective. New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]
Nov 27, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed experience, some people find it straightforward, while others face challenges. In this episode, Sam and Katie find out more about how the diagnostic process works and where it might be improved. They speak to Professor Peter Hill, consultant child and adolescent physiatrist who sees the need for a more standardised approach to ADHD testing. We’ll be back on Wednesday for the bonus episode of You're Wrong About ADHD. You can get in touch with the team by s...
Nov 25, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Science is coming through for ADHDers, and we're here for it. In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie unpack what they've learnt from their conversation with neuroscientist Professor Ellie Dommett from The ADHD Research Lab . From Ellie's practical advice on managing ADHD without medication to why the future of non-drug treatment looks brighter than ever... New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Monday and Wednesday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to ADHDpodcast@...
Nov 20, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Looking for new ways to manage your ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by Professor Ellie Dommett, a neuroscientist leading The ADHD Research Lab at King's College London, to explore the science behind non-drug treatments for ADHD. Ellie shares her team's latest findings, including how exercise, mindfulness and even eye movement training can help manage ADHD symptoms. She explains why they’re so effective and how they can complement—or even replace - medication. Plus, Sam asks Ellie a BIG...
Nov 18, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist Dr Peter McCann . They discuss the tricky relationship between ADHD and addiction, looking at how impulsivity can sometimes lead to addictive behaviours and why awareness is key to managing addiction risks when you have ADHD. This episode contains discussion around addiction. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP. If you are struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the f...
Nov 13, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 61
