Episode description

Alex chats to Sara Pascoe & husband, Steen Raskopoulos! Does Sara have ADHD? Stay tuned to find out!

Topics:

00:00 Trailer

01:38 So let's clarify the dynamics first, which one of you has ADHD or do you both?

02:49 Sara, what ADHD traits do you notice most in Steen?

06:59 Do you have memories of extreme impulsivity from the dating phase of your relationship

12:53 Now for the fun part, Steen, do you think Sara has ADHD?

17:59 Steen, what did you benefit from by getting a diagnosis?

19:40 Did you go through a grieving process?

24:02 Do you tend to attract neurodivergent people in your life, Sara?

26:51 Navigating ‘shame’ within the family dynamics

28:48 Sara’s unofficial, just for fun, ADHD test

33:31 Dealing with rejection at work and in your marriage

42:18 Washing machine of woes

45:10 The ADHD Item

50:45 Your book is entitled "Weirdo" and even though it's a novel, are there auto-biographical references and did you feel "weird" growing up?

54:14 How do you think both of you being comedians plays a part in your relationship and more specifically - arguments in relationships?

56:50 Is there a huge overlap in comedy and being neurodivergent?

58:20 In your experience on the comedy scene, do you think being a comedian goes hand in hand with trauma and/or depression?

59:18 We had Paul Whitehouse on a few weeks ago and he said he sees a lot of comedians "waving the ADHD flag", do you tend to notice this in the comedy community?

01:01:44 Impulsive thing

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