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ADHD Expert: Women With ADHD Hit Menopause Earlier & Their Hearts Pay For It! | Prof Sandra Kooij
27 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Have you ever tried to explain ADHD to someone who’s decided it isn’t real? Lees meer
Maybe it’s a family member who thinks everyone’s a bit distracted. Maybe it’s a doctor who sent you home. Maybe it’s you, on the days you wonder if you’re making it all up.
Because the doubt doesn’t just hurt. It stops women getting the care that could protect their hearts, their hormones and their lives.
This week’s guest is Professor Sandra Kooij, a psychiatrist who has spent over 30 years researching, treating and fighting for adult ADHD. She set up the Dutch expertise centre for adult ADHD, created the DIVA diagnostic interview used around the world, and in 2023 founded the H3 Network (Head, Heart, Hormones) with a cardiologist and a gynaecologist to change how women with ADHD are cared for.
When that cardiologist told Sandra a quarter of her clinic might have ADHD, Sandra didn’t believe her. So they screened 300 women. It was 35%.
As Sandra puts it: you only discover your own ADHD when it’s time. Your time.
So let’s untangle ADHD, the doubters, the heart and hormones:
🧡 The doubters: what Sandra says to anyone who thinks ADHD isn’t real, and why the loudest critics are so often undiagnosed themselves
❤️ Your heart: why people with ADHD face a 38% lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease against 23% for everyone else, and what’s actually driving it
🌙 Sleep: why 80% of ADHDers are night owls, and the low dose melatonin fix Sandra has tested against placebo
🔥 Perimenopause: why it starts earlier in women with ADHD, hits three times harder, and why most of us don’t realise we’re in it
💬 PMDD and the week before: the small medication change that helped every woman in Sandra’s study, and the pill advice that surprised Rosie
🧠 Treatment order: why sleep, mood and anxiety need sorting before ADHD medication can do its job
Why listen?
For decades, medicine studied men because their hormones don’t fluctuate. Ours do. Every week.
So the things that make a woman with ADHD struggle mo…
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ADHD & Fertility: If You Feel Like You've Run Out of Time to Become a Mother, Listen to This | Angela Heap
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Mother, Listen to This | Angela Heap Lees meer
Do you ever wonder how much your ADHD has shaped your fertility story?
Maybe you're single, late thirties, and everyone else seems to have made a decision you're still circling. Maybe you froze your eggs and still don't know if it was the right call. Or maybe you've quietly decided you can't look after a baby when you can barely look after yourself.
Because that's the fertility blind spot. ADHD shapes how we plan, who we choose and how long we take to decide. And the clock doesn't wait for a diagnosis.
This week's guest is Angela Heap, a fertility nutritionist who has spent 18 years helping women get pregnant and stay pregnant. She was diagnosed with ADHD late, took three goes to get her A levels, failed her first year at university and spent 15 years on and off in a relationship she says took a lot of her fertile years with it. She isn't a mother herself. By the time egg freezing was an option, she was 40.
I know this one from the inside. At 30, a blood test told me I had the fertility of almost a 40 year old. I froze my eggs three times, not knowing what I was walking into or that I had ADHD. Nearly eight years on, I still haven't used them.
As Angela puts it: that egg count isn't a reflection of your overall fertility. It's a reflection of your overall health.
So let's untangle all things ADHD and fertility:
🧡 The blind spot: why nobody talks to single, late diagnosed women about fertility, why we're more likely to have unplanned pregnancies, and the shame that follows
🔸 Your fertile years: when does fertility really drop, and how much is genes versus lifestyle? (Angela has seen clients do better with IVF at 42 than at 39)
🔥 Egg counting: what the AMH test actually measures, who brought it in, and why a low number isn't the end of the story
💰 Egg freezing: what the injections do to your body, what happens when the eggs are thawed, and what it really costs
🧠 ADHD in the clinic: why a crusty old protocol sheet isn't…
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ADHD & Fear of Failure: If You've Been Told You're Not Good Enough, Listen to This | Rosalie Boonstra
29 september 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Do you have a dream you keep talking yourself out of? Lees meer
Maybe you've been told it's not realistic. Maybe one bad piece of feedback shut you down for years. Maybe you had one brilliant idea and quietly decided it was the only one you'd ever get.
Because that's what fear of failure does. It doesn't stop you dreaming. It stops you starting.
This week's guest is Rosalie Boonstra, a Dutch couture designer and artist who makes the big, bold, fabulous gowns you see on red carpets and stages. One of her dresses landed on the cover of Vogue NL (on her 25th birthday, no less). She's won an award, she's won a TV show, and she's worked with brands, museums and filmmakers.
She was also bullied at school, doubted by her friends, knocked down at art school and diagnosed with ADHD in her late twenties.
And when that Vogue cover happened? Her first thought wasn't celebration. It was "why am I here?"
As Rosalie puts it: it sometimes takes a lot of time and the right people to find out you're not a failure.
So let's untangle ADHD and bringing your dreams to life:
🧡 Fear of failure: how do you keep creating when you've spent years being told you're not good enough?
🎨 Creating for you: what happens when you stop making what people liked last time and start making what you actually want to make?
🔸 Finding your people: where do you look when nobody around you gets it? (Rosalie found hers on Instagram) 💬 Feedback: why one negative comment can block an ADHD brain completely, and how it should be given instead
🧠 RSD: the three questions that tell you if you've got it, and the one thing Rosalie does now to get out of the spiral quicker
💰 ADHD in business: holding your price, describing your value, collaboration over competition, and the two things she'd tell any ADHD founder
Why listen?
We're the ones with all the ideas. That's the bit everyone loves to say about ADHD.
What nobody says is how many of those ideas never leave our heads. Because someone once told us we weren't good…
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ADHD & Sex: How Does ADHD Affect Your Sex Life? | Liz Hunter
15 september 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
Do you ever wonder how your ADHD impacts your sex life?You are not alone. ADHD doesn't magically switch off when the clothes come off. Lees meer
Maybe you get bored. Maybe your mind wanders. Maybe you're masking so much that even during intimacy, you're still performing instead of actually being present. Or maybe porn, dopamine and self-pleasure play a much bigger role in your life than you've ever stopped to think about.
Because ADHD doesn't magically switch off when the clothes come off.
When we get an ADHD diagnosis, it becomes the vehicle we use to unmask in every area of our lives. But what never gets spoken about is how the hell we do that when it comes to the bedroom.
As this week's guest, sex, love and relationship coach Liz Hunter, puts it: you can mask in life, you can put on a performance in life, but in the bedroom, all of it gets exposed.
So let's find out, shall we? Let's untangle all things ADHD & sex (without going red):
🔥 Porn: what role does dopamine play, and when does porn become more than just entertainment?
🎭 Masking in the bedroom: are you actually being yourself during sex, or are you still trying to perform, please and meet someone else's expectations?
🥱 Bored in the bedroom: what happens when novelty wears off? Can an ADHD brain struggle with routine, even when it comes to sex and intimacy?
🧠 The ADHD brain and desire: why distraction, stimulation and the constant search for dopamine can all show up in the bedroom
❤️ Self-pleasure: what can exploring your own body teach you about what you actually want, need and enjoy?
💬 Communication and shame: how do you start talking about sex when you've spent years feeling like there's something wrong with the way you experience it?
Why listen?
Sex is supposed to be one of those things we're all comfortable talking about.
Except… we're not.
Add ADHD into the mix and suddenly there can be boredom, distraction, masking, shame, dopamine-seeking and a whole lot of questions that nobody seems to be as…
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ADHD & Spirituality: Can Meditation Actually Work for an ADHD Brain? | Rohil Jethmalani
1 september 2026 · 31 min
Do you think you're too chaotic to meditate? Attempted it and failed, time and time again Lees meer
I hear you. I thought exactly the same the first time I sat down to meditate.
Then I ran off to India with two weeks notice, and this week's guest, Rohil Jethmalani, met me there. He was the first person who showed me the real benefits of meditation, yoga, morning routines, even vegetarian food… and for maybe the first time in my life, a genuine sense of peace.
He's a yoga teacher, an Ayurvedic thinker, and honestly one of the most quietly enlightened humans I've ever sat with.
Since then I've had my ADHD diagnosis. And seeing as I was in Bali, where he now lives, I wanted to know… what does a man rooted in a 5,000 year old yogic tradition actually think when he hears the word ADHD?
That's exactly where we open Season 7.
So what are we waiting for? Let's untangle all things ADHD & spirituality:
🌪 Is ADHD just a Vata imbalance? The scattered energy, the racing mind, the inability to land anywhere for long… Ayurveda named it thousands of years ago
💊 Medication, his belief that modern medicine is failing us, and a big question from our community: is the wellness world too proud to admit we're still struggling when the practice isn't enough?
🏷 Labels, identity and non attachment (Aparigraha)… I love my ADHD label, so does letting go of attachment mean letting go of that too?
🧘 Can't meditate, won't meditate: what to do when stillness sounds like complete hell to your ADHD brain
🔥 Ego death: what it actually is, whether an ordinary person in a messy flat can reach it, and why the ADHD brain might be closer to it than most people realise.
Why listen?
If you've ever thought yoga or a spiritual path just isn't for you… you're not flexible enough, not calm enough, too chaotic, too in your head… but something keeps quietly pulling you towards it, this one is for you. And if you're stuck in a shame spiral right now, telling yourself the same old negative story, Rohil shares …
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ADHD Female Founders Reveal the Brutal Truth About Running a Business
10 maart 2026 · 48 min
How many times have you thought about closing down your business this month? This week? Today?Every single hand went up when I asked four female ADHD founders that question. Because here's what nobody posts on Instagram: running a business with ADHD is the quickest way to figure out how your ADHD shows up as both a struggle AND a strength.In this raw, honest, and hilarious live panel, I sat down with Jess (Sacred and Wild), Cat (Yogi Bare), Katie France (Love Bomb Bags), and Natt (Waking Dreams) to talk about the reality of being a female founder with ADHD.We talk about people-pleasing that nearly cost Cat her entire business, Katie's struggle with posting out the right bags to the right people (executive function is REAL), why having two ADHD brains in business together means you might "accidentally commit fraud," and how Jess's perfectionism has kept years of work hidden from the world.But we also talk about why none of us go back. Why the 9-5 isn't an option for brains wired like ours. Why freedom matters more than money. And why, despite everything, we keep showing up.Natt drops the mic with: "Your ADHD would not even be a talking point without capitalism."And Jess reminds us all: "I see the work people put out into the world and I just think, bloody well done. I don't judge it. I just really respect people trying and just being out there doing it."This one's for every woman who's ever felt like giving up but keeps showing up anyway.IN THIS EPISODE:✨ Why we all threaten to quit (regularly)✨ How people-pleasing can cost you everything✨ Executive function struggles are not stupidity✨ The reality of working with other ADHDers✨ How perfectionism keeps you stuck✨ Why we can't go back to corporate burnout✨ The real reason we keep going (it's not money)✨ Why capitalism makes ADHD "problematic"✨ Taking a day off is productive, actually✨ Giving yourself the same grace you give other womenFour incredible women. Four thriving businesses. Four ADHD brains refusing to dim d… Lees meer
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Dr Asad Raffi: The ADHD Myths That Are Ruining Your Life
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
For decades, women with ADHD have been told they're "just anxious," "just depressed," or "just stressed." Meanwhile, their physical symptoms - heavy periods, migraines, gut issues, dizziness when standing - have been dismissed as separate problems. Lees meer
They're not. They're all connected.
Dr. Asad Raffi has assessed thousands of ADHD women and discovered something revolutionary: ADHD is a brain-body condition. The female presentation doesn't even resemble what's in the diagnostic manuals. So how is a clinician using a checklist going to diagnose any woman? They can't. And they haven't.
In this raw and honest conversation, Dr. Asad explains why 50%+ of women sitting in GP waiting rooms could actually have undiagnosed ADHD, why the medical system has failed women for so long, and what actually needs to change.
We explore the micro-fractures of accumulated trauma, why ADHD can look like complex PTSD, the "whole heap of shit" happening beneath the surface that single-lens diagnosis misses, and the critical importance of understanding hormones, inflammation, and the brain-body connection.
And in the most moving moment of the interview, when asked what he said to his teenage daughter when she got diagnosed with ADHD, his answer was simple:
"Welcome to the club."
This conversation will change how you see ADHD, your body, and yourself.
IN THIS EPISODE:
✨ Why physical symptoms are the primary indicator of ADHD in women
✨ The connection between hormones, inflammation, and brain health
✨ Why women have been chronically misdiagnosed for decades
✨ ADHD vs complex PTSD - understanding micro-fractures and accumulated trauma
✨ Why looking at ADHD from a singular lens will always get it wrong
✨ The importance of community, connection, and reaching out
✨ What he told his daughter when she was diagnosed
Dr. Asad Raffi is a leading consultant psychiatrist, founder of Sanctum Healthcare, and father of three girls. His mission was born from his daughter's ADHD diagnosis - and…
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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS & LIVING FREE: The Man Who Hitchhiked His Way Out of Mental Prison
24 februari 2026 · 57 min
You know those thoughts that pop into your head? "What if I just opened this car door on the motorway?" Or "If I don't touch that lamppost in 10 seconds, someone I love will die." Lees meer
Adam Lind lived with intrusive thoughts so severe, he'd wake up every morning thinking "what's the point?" — until he discovered he wasn't his mind. And he proved it by hitchhiking across 26 countries with £5,000 and a backpack.
This conversation goes deep: from OCD and health anxiety, to why external freedom (living on a narrowboat, travelling the world) means nothing if you're still trapped inside your head. Adam shares how he went from existential spiraling to creating a life of genuine human connection — and why your intrusive thoughts might actually be trying to protect you.
If you've ever felt like your mind is holding you hostage, or you're chasing freedom in all the wrong places, this episode will completely shift your perspective.
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Alt version if you want shorter/punchier:
INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: The Man Who Proved You're Not Your Mind
"What if I opened this car door right now?" "If I don't touch that lamppost, my mom will die."
Adam Lind's intrusive thoughts were so severe, he couldn't function. Until he hitchhiked across 26 countries and discovered something therapy couldn't teach him: You are not your mind.
This is the conversation about what happens when you chase external freedom (narrowboat life, traveling the world) but you're still trapped inside your head — and how to finally break free.
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ADHD & Love - The Truth About ADHD Relationships Nobody Talks About| Michaela Thomas Breaks the Silence
17 februari 2026 · 41 min
In this live episode, psychologist Michaela Thomas reveals why ADHD makes love so complicated — from being mistaken for flirting when you're just being yourself, to freezing up when you actually like someone, to hearing "you're too much" or "not enough" on repeat. Lees meer
We dive into the partner's side too: what to do when you feel like you've become their parent, why ADHD gets mistaken for narcissism, and the one question every couple should ask before calling it quits.
If you've ever been called dramatic, selfish, or "too intense" in relationships — or wondered why love feels harder for you than everyone else — this one's for you.
Topics covered:
00:00 Welcome & intro: ADHD and romantic relationships
03:30 "Am I flirting or just being myself?" — ADHD communication in dating
07:15 Why you freeze up when you actually like someone
11:40 ADHD vs narcissism: what's really going on?
16:00 "I feel like their parent" — the partner's perspective
20:10 Couples therapy: why you're going way too late
24:30 Time anxiety vs time optimism (and other neuro type clashes)
29:00 Intention vs impact: when your heart's in the right place but damage still happens
33:30 "You're too hard to love" — unpacking self-worth in relationships
38:00 What every partner of an ADHD person should know
Join the free Untangled Community → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDapTLhfuvy8KzYfZ8rhYPBecome an ADHD Coach → https://drmiguel-rosie.untangledco.com/adhdRetreats → https://untangledco.com/retreatsFollow us → https://www.instagram.com/adhd_untangled/
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Is 9-5 Why Your Career Feels Soul Destroying for Your ADHD Brain? Why Quitting Is Not for Losers With Dr Miguel
15 december 2025 · 46 min
I’m yet to meet an ADHDer who isn’t deeply affected by meaningless work. Lees meer
When there’s no meaning, it can feel like trying to run on empty you’re pushing, pushing, pushing… and then wondering why you’re burnt out and blaming yourself for it.
This week I am back with everyone’s favourite neuroscientist and mental health expert, Dr Miguel, to untangle ADHD in the workplace, purpose, meaning, job hopping, and why quitting is not a character flaw.
Together we untangle:
🧠 Why 9-5 can feel genuinely soul destroying for an ADHD brain, from masking to boredom to open-plan overload
⏰ ADHD time, “BBC clock” culture, and why being ten seconds late can trigger a full body stress response
🌙 Chronotypes, delayed melatonin, and why so many ADHDers get a second wind later in the day
🔥 Hyperfocus productivity, burnout, and the truth about “inconsistency” when you are actually running on nervous system fumes
🧩 ADHD and autism together, how they can clash, how they can support each other, and what it can look like to build a work life with more space
Why listen?
If work has left you carrying that deep, sticky shame… this one’s for you.
Maybe your CV looks like job hop after job hop, and you’ve been labelled a “jack of all trades” because you can’t seem to settle.
Maybe you’ve started things, stopped things, restarted… and blamed yourself every time.
Or you’re constantly caught up in workplace drama, politics, misunderstandings… and it always somehow ends with you feeling like the problem.
Over time it’s so easy to start believing the story:
I’m lazy. I’m inconsistent. I’m too much. I’m not built for adulthood.
But this episode is here to pull that story apart.
To de-shame the patterns.
And to help you see what’s actually going on when an ADHD brain is trying to survive inside systems that don’t fit.
Because you’re not broken.
You just need a way of working that works with your brain… and feels meaningful to you.
Want to dive deeper?
🧡 Join the free Untangled Comm…
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Is It Love Or Just Dopamine? ADHD, Hyperfocus And Real Connection With Dr Miguel
8 december 2025 · 56 min
You know that electricity at the start of something new… Lees meer
When you cannot stop thinking about them, texting them, replaying every message in your head, planning weekends away in your mind, and refreshing WhatsApp every three seconds?!
Is that love, or just your ADHD brain chasing dopamine on loud?
This week I am back with everyone’s favourite go-go dancing neuroscientist and mental health expert, Dr Miguel, to untangle ADHD, hyperfocus, love bombing, gut health and long-term love.
Dr Miguel brings the science and eighteen years of lived experience in a relationship with a neurodivergent nervous system, and I bring the tangled ADHD heart.
Together we untangle:
🧠 What hyperfocus actually is in the brain, how it feels in the body, and how to tell the difference between genuine connection and a dopamine high that will burn out fast.
💌 Why ADHDers often come on strong, what really sits behind it, and how intent, safety and reciprocity separate enthusiasm from love bombing.
💔 Why a small comment about a door left open can feel like a punch in the stomach, why divorce rates are higher in ADHD, and how shame and old stories pour petrol on small disagreements.
🍽 Food, gut health and RSD - how your gut bacteria, blood sugar and nervous system can make the difference between taking feedback in your stride or spiralling for hours.
💸 ADHD tax and looking selfish when you are not - and what has helped Miguel and his husband create more safety around money.
Why listen?
Because ADHD does not mean you are doomed in love. It means your nervous system needs different tools.
This episode will help you understand what is biology, what is trauma, what is attachment, and what is actually your values. This is perfect if you are…
🧡 An ADHDer who feels “too much”, “too intense” or “too chaotic” in love
🙄 In a relationship with someone who has ADHD and you are tired of feeling like the responsible one
😞 Someone who keeps burning it all down when things get hard and wondering i…
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Is “ADHD” an Insult, Label Or Source Of Strength? with Wynford Dore
1 december 2025 · 26 min
If you have ever watched your child come home shattered by another school day, sat in a meeting being told there is “nothing more we can do”, felt torn between hating the “ADHD” label and needing the support… then this episode is for you. Lees meer
This week, we’re joined by someone who has been around ADHD Untangled since the very beginning. A friend, a big thinker and a man who has poured his life into changing the story for neurodivergent kids and families: Wynford Dore.
On paper, Wynford is the founder of Zing, the owner of private schools and someone who has spent millions researching the brain.
But his story starts at home, with his daughter Susie.
Susie was diagnosed as severely dyslexic around the age of nine. The message the family got was basically, this is just how it is.
As she grew up, the struggle did not stay in the classroom. It crept into her confidence, her mental health and her sense of self. She became so depressed and hopeless that she tried to take her own life, more than once.
Wynford reached the point many parents know too well. Watching his child suffer hurt more than anything else, and “nothing we can do” was not an acceptable answer.
So he did what most people only dream of.
He sold his successful business.
He poured his time, energy and money into finding a different way to help kids like Susie.
That work became the brain development programmes he runs today, helping children, adults and high performers all over the world reset how their brain works and rediscover confidence.
Recently, Wynford lost Susie. After everything they went through and everything their story has changed for others, he now carries that grief as well.
Yet he is still here, still doing this work, still fighting so fewer families have to go through what they did.
And he believes, very strongly, that the word ADHD itself has become an insult.
Not because there is anything wrong with the people who receive that label.
But because of the shame and misunderstanding …
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ADHD & Love: Why You’re Not “Too Much” with Dr Anna Machin
24 november 2025 · 56 min
Have you ever wondered… Lees meer
Why you keep chasing intense, slightly toxic love and then get bored when things finally feel calm?
If it is actually love at first sight or just your dopamine having a field day?
If you are simply “too much” for love altogether?
Whether even penguins are as faithful as we were told at school, or if they are out there mixing it up too?
Same.
If you have ever cried over someone you knew was wrong for you, felt like rejection might actually break you, or tried to turn yourself down to be “easier” to love, this episode is for you.
This week I am joined by Oxford-trained evolutionary anthropologist and real-life love scientist, Dr Anna Machin. Yes, that Dr Anna from Diary of a CEO. Together we untangle the messy, addictive, beautiful world of love through the lens of ADHD.
From the very first minute we go straight into the questions you secretly Google at 1am:
❤️ Is this love or just dopamine?
🚩 Why do I fall for red flags then get bored when things are calm?
🤯 Am I actually “too much” for love?
🐧 And if even penguins are at it, is anyone really built for lifelong monogamy?
Dr Anna brings the science. I bring the tangled ADHD heart. Together we untangle:
🧠 Why ADHD brains crave intensity and the high of early chemistry
💞 Why “love at first sight” is a myth and what your brain is really doing
💔 Rejection sensitivity, heartbreak withdrawal and why it hurts so much
📱 Dating apps, overstimulation and why they fry your brain
🐧 What penguins, cheating and monogamy can actually teach us about real connection
This one is tender, funny in places and very real. It is for anyone who has ever been told they are too intense, too emotional, too dramatic or just a bit too much.
If you have spent years trying to be smaller, quieter or easier to love, I want this episode to feel like a deep breath for your nervous system. You are not too much. You simply have a brain and a heart that work differently, and you deserve relationships that get th…
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ADHD & Gut Health: It’s Not Just in Your Head with Dr Miguel
17 november 2025 · 48 min
If your brain is telling you one thing (“be good, eat clean, regulate”) but your body is quietly raiding the cupboards at 10pm, this episode will make you feel wildly seen. Lees meer
This week, we’re going back in time to our ADHD Untangled Live Event with everyone’s favourite go to dancing neuroscientist, Dr Miguel Mateas, to talk about something we don’t get taught enough about: the gut-brain connection in ADHD.
Because so many of us have been told our eating is about willpower. Dr Miguel is here to say: it’s about regulation.
Your gut, your microbes, your sleep, your nervous system - they’re all talking to your ADHD brain.
We get into why bingeing shows up, why restriction makes it worse, why late diagnosis, trauma, and ADHD results in more vulnerability to disordered eating, and how to rebuild trust with your body without 57 food rules.
🧠 What we’re Untangling:
🌀 How ADHD, trauma and disordered eating overlap
🥗 Why we use food to self-regulate (and why that’s not “weakness”)
🦠 What the gut-brain axis actually is - in normal human language
🛏 The one habit that helps your gut and your hunger cues more than any diet
🫂 How connection, touch and movement regulate the nervous system too
🚫 Artificial dyes, alcohol and “is this actually making ADHD worse?”
🍰 Why food is love - and why we keep denying ourselves it
💫 Why listen:
Because when you understand your biology, you stop blaming your personality.
This conversation will help you work with your ADHD body, not against it - so meals feel calmer, binges feel less shameful, and you remember you’re not broken, you’re sensitive.
🧡 Join the free Untangled Community → click here
🎓ADHD Coach Training → click here
🧘Retreats → click here
✨ Follow us → @adhd_untangled
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of. 🧡
Lots of love & strength,
Rosie
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ADHD & Hormones: You’re Not Crazy, It’s Chemistry
10 november 2025 · 36 min
If some weeks you feel like you’re smashing life in God Mode and the next you’re crying on the kitchen floor, wondering what the hell happened, if your mood, focus, or motivation swing from one extreme to the next, and you’re left questioning your sanity... you are not crazy. Lees meer
This week, we’re going back in time to the ADHD Untangled Live Event to talk about something that could change everything: your relationships, your energy, your health, your life.
We’re untangling hormones with the incredible Adele Wimsett, women’s health practitioner, hormone expert and fellow ADHDer. Adele is on a mission to help us understand the powerful link between hormones and ADHD, and trust me, after this chat, you’ll never roll your eyes at the word hormones again.
And guys, don’t skip this one. Hormones aren’t just a woman’s issue. They’re a human issue.
🧠 What we’re Untangling:
⚡️ How hormones really impact ADHD (and why we’ve been missing it)
🌙 Why your energy, mood and focus can swing so wildly
💬 The truth about PMS, perimenopause and progesterone
💞 How partners, friends and families can actually support us better
🥚 Why understanding your cycle could literally save your sanity
💫 Why listen:
Because this episode will help you stop fighting yourself and start working with your body. Whether you’re cycling, perimenopausal or supporting someone who is, this is essential listening. It’s the science, the stories and the stuff we all should’ve been taught years ago.
🧡 Join the free Untangled Community → click here
🎓 ADHD Coach Training → click here
🧘 Retreats → click here
✨ Follow us → @adhd_untangled
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of. 🧡
Lots of love & strength,
Rosie
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S5 E25 - ADHD Untangled Rewind - Missing Periods: Finding Your Flow Again with Dr Nicola Sykes
20 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Hey Untanglers! Lees meer
This week, I'm so excited to bring SUCH an important topic back to the podcast and one that is rarely talked about: missing periods and how ADHD and lifestyle choices might be playing a bigger role than you’d think...
Dr Sykes is an author, scientist, and expert when it comes to understanding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Nicola’s mission, following her own struggle with HA, is to help people regain their periods, nourish their bodies, and ditch the stress-filled culture of over-exercising and under-eating.
We’ll talk about:
How ADHD’s intensity can fuel disordered eating and extreme behaviours
The link between HA, stress, and that sneaky cortisol…
Why “fueling your body” isn’t just a catchphrase - it’s the game changer you need.
Nicola’s practical tips for getting untangled and healthy again (hint: carbs are your friend
).The emotional rollercoaster of recovery, self-acceptance, and… dating while healing.
This is a very raw and real episode for both me and Nicola as we share our personal struggles, as well as the laughs, revelations, and “a-ha!” moments we had throughout.
If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of diet culture, or wondered if stress and ADHD are affecting your wellbeing, this episode might just be the missing piece which makes the full picture make sense… So listen in and let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
You can find out more about Dr Sykes work, including her book, support groups and consultations through her website.
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of i…
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S5 E24 - ADHD Untangled Rewind - Mrs ADHD, Dopamine, Relationships, Pole Dancing, Sex & Standing up for ADHD
6 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Hello Untanglers, in today's ADHD Rewind I'm excited to re-introduce the one and only Mrs ADHD! Lees meer
Sam is a kind hearted, inspiring, hilarious and amazing soul.
Sam and her husband James Brown are doing some AMAZING and impactful work in the ADHD space with their charity ADHD Adults UK
In todays conversation we cover ADHD diagnosis, medication, getting up side down, dopamine showing up in our relationships including how this can show up in our sex lives. Sam also speaks about her experience with pei menopause.
Really authentic, informative and proves that once we start to treat our adhd that we can really start to live a life with less struggle and more purpose.
https://www.adhdadult.uk/
Let's get Untangled and show the world what we are made of! 🧡
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.
Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!
1-1 Coaching with Rosie
ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-pageThe ADHD Movement Group Coaching
@adhd_untangled
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S5 E23 - ADHD Untangled Rewind - ADHD and Hormones with Dr James Brown
22 september 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
In today's ADHD Rewind I'm re-Introducing our extraordinary guest, a figure I've eagerly awaited on this podcast since it began—a true hero in my eyes. Lees meer
Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in welcoming the remarkable Professor James Brown!
Not only is Professor James Brown one of the esteemed hosts of the ADHD Adults podcast, but he also wears the hat of a charity owner and is the proud spouse of a previous ADHD Untangled guest, the incredible Mrs. ADHD.
With over two decades of dedicated research into the intricate world of hormones, James is a true authority on the subject. Given some recent personal challenges I've faced and the shared struggles of our friends and clients, it was imperative that we tapped into his wealth of knowledge. Engaging in a conversation about hormones was genuinely enlightening, and James's passion for the topic was evident throughout our discussion.
A profound revelation for me was discovering that hormones play a pivotal role in virtually every aspect of our lives. This episode offered me reassurance in understanding that the ebb and flow of emotions and experiences, whether throughout the month or our life journey, is perfectly normal. It's not merely us feeling like we're on an emotional rollercoaster; hormones are at the heart of this intricate process.
Get the tissues out as this episode is a tear jerker as James shares honestly and openly about his own struggles and strengths with ADHD, sharing his passion and determination for helping others through his podcast.
It was an absolute honour and pleasure to interview James and was extremely comforting to know that YES hormones affect every aspect of your life and solidifies the notion that it is OK not to feel OK sometimes!
I really hope that you enjoy this one and fall in love with the absolutely amazing Professor James Brown!
Podcast Website: Visit us at theadhdadults.uk Social Media: Follow us @theadhdadults Charity Website: Explore more about our charity at adhdadult.uk C…
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S5 E22 - ADHD Untangled Rewind - Breaking Free: ADHD Struggle to Strength with Sarah Templeton!
8 september 2025 · 23 min
Hey Untanglers! Lees meer
This week I’m looking back to my revealing chat with the amazing Sarah Templeton! Sarah is one of the most passionate ADHD advocates I have ever met and she's on a serious mission to shake up what we know about ADHD, especially in prisons.
Sarah shares some jaw-dropping stats, including up to 90% of people in prison might have ADHD! Let that sink in…
But here’s the epic part: Sarah’s working tirelessly to turn so many lives around in huge ways, with some of her clients going from prison to becoming lawyers, footballers, and chefs. Oh, and did I mention she’s authored super helpful books for parents and teachers as well as launched the ADHD Liberty charity too.
Sarah is true inspiration for the community and is here to empower us all to show up and fight for ourselves and others. So take a listen, get Untangled and show the world what you’re made of!
You can catch the full interview here.
Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtempletonadhd
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.
Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!
1-1 Coaching with Rosie
ADHD Certified Trainings
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-pageThe ADHD Moveme…
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S5 E21 - Untangling ADHD: Medication & Holistic Treatments with Joseph Pack
1 september 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Is ADHD medication right for me?
Do I have to take it every single day?
Am I a failure if I decide to stop? Lees meerThese are the questions so many of us quietly carry around — and in this episode, I sit down with Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, to bring them out into the open.
Together, we untangle:
🧡 The hidden risks of long-term medication — from sleep disruption to chronic illness.
🧡 The shame stories around starting, stopping, or changing meds (and why none of it means failure).
🧡 Heart rate variability (HRV) as a simple way to see how your body is really coping.
🧡 Why “one-size-fits-all” ADHD care is dangerous — and what a personalised approach can look like.
🧡 The power of lived experience over textbook answers — and why sometimes, you’ve just got to “make it exist first.”This isn’t about being pro- or anti-medication. It’s about real talk, no judgement, and giving you the knowledge and permission to make informed choices that actually work for your life.
Follow Joseph here:
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephpackcom✨ Website: https://www.drugfreeadhd.com/
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.
Find out more about my coaching & training programmes…
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S5 E20 - Untangling ADHD: Yoga, ADHD & Breaking Barriers With Dianne Bondy
25 augustus 2025 · 50 min
ADHD and yoga my two favourite subjects. And this week, I get to speak to one of my yoga heroes: Dianne Bondy social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher and founder of the Yoga For All movement. Lees meer
Dianne is revolutionising yoga by making it genuinely inclusive and welcoming everyone, regardless of size, shape, background, or ability.
As a yoga teacher with ADHD, she shares how her practice helps manage ADHD symptoms, regulate her nervous system, and create moments of stillness in a fast-moving brain.
In this episode, we explore:
🧡 Yoga as a powerful tool for ADHD focus and emotional regulation
🧡 Leading and teaching with a neurodivergent brain
🧡 Designing inclusive wellness spaces where every body and mind belongs
This conversation couldn’t be more aligned with my own mission. It’s exactly why I created the ADHD Yoga Foundation Training to support teachers in breaking barriers and building spaces where ADHD and neurodivergent students feel seen, safe, and included.
Dianne’s story is a reminder that ADHD brains deserve tools that honour how we experience the world and yoga can be one of the most transformative of those tools.
Follow Dianne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diannebondyyogaofficial
Let's get untangled and show the world what we're made of! 🧡
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals w…
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S5 E19 - Untangling ADHD, Relationships and Relentless Drive with Jordan Wylie MBE
18 augustus 2025 · 54 min
From soldier to adventurer, TV personality to Army Cadet ambassador, Jordan Wylie MBE has spent his life turning pain into purpose. In this episode, we dive into the ADHD traits that have fuelled his relentless drive – and the moments they’ve almost broken him. Lees meer
What we untangle:
How ADHD shows up in relationships and the patterns Jordan had to face
Work addiction, ambition, and the “can’t stop, won’t stop” brain
Unmasking, finding empathy, and learning to value peace over constant chasing
Why failure isn’t something to fear but the fuel for growth
The education system, the dangers of social media validation, and the reality for ADHD teens
Why the outdoors has become his therapy and his take on “green” and “blue” therapy
The fire round: the mask he’s ditched, when he feels most like himself, and whether he’d choose life with or without ADHD
If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep proving yourself, or you’re still figuring out how to slow down without losing who you are, this one is for you.
Donate to Jordan's amazing work here https://armycadets.enthuse.com/cf/antarctic-odyssey
https://www.jordanwylie.org/
https://www.instagram.com/mrjordanwylie/?hl=en
Let's get untangled and show the world what we're made of 🧡🧡
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD th…
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S5 E18 - Untangling ADHD, Discipline & Redefining Masculinity with Gareth Timmins
28 juli 2025 · 59 min
Left school with one GCSE.
Felt stupid for most of his life.
Nearly ended up in jail.
Now he’s a Royal Marine Commando, psychologist, author and doing a PhD on decision-making and belief systems. Lees meerThis episode with Gareth Timmins isn’t about ticking boxes or fitting in.
It’s about what happens when you stop proving your worth to the world — and start building a life that actually fits you.We Untangle...
ADHD without a diagnosis and what it felt like.
School, shame, and feeling like you were already failing before you even began
Masculinity, masking, and the pressure to be “the strong one”
The dark side of discipline — and what real self-trust looks like.
Rejection, RSD, and why feeling undervalued can flip your whole life.
Life after sport — chasing highs, losing identity, and starting again.
Why breaking down doesn’t mean you’re broken.
If you’ve ever walked away from something and called it failure this one’s for you.
“I’m not fragile. I’m not a failure. I just needed the right conditions to grow.”
Follow Gareth!
Website: https://www.gareth-timmins.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethtimminsauthor/Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of.
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.
Find out m…
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S5 E17 - Untangling ADHD & Why We Must Talk About Suicide with Kit Birks
14 juli 2025 · 57 min
What if the very thing you thought would end you became the reason you’re still here? Lees meer
This episode reminded me of the original why behind this podcast.
ADHD Untangled was created to give hope. To empower. To prove that the very struggle that once made us feel broken can become our greatest strength. To reach the ones who are still in the middle of it — in the thick of addiction, shame, self-destruction — and remind them that it’s not too late. You are not too far gone.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with writer, activist and adventurer Kit Birks just days before she sets off to walk the entire length of Europe solo. Her mission? To raise awareness around suicide, ADHD and the stories we’re told to keep silent about.
Kit shares her raw and honest story — from battling depression, eating disorders and addiction, to getting diagnosed with ADHD in recovery and finally realising she wasn’t broken, just misunderstood.
We explore the link between dopamine and destruction, how masking and emotional pain lead us into addiction, and how movement, nature and meaning can help us come back home to ourselves.
This one is deep, real and needed.
🧠 In this episode we cover:
ADHD, addiction and the missing dopamine piece
How emotional dysregulation, masking and shame fuel destructive behaviours
The life-changing power of diagnosis and self-compassion
The recovery process: messy, honest and ongoing
Using movement and nature to reconnect with yourself
Kit’s year-long solo walk across Europe for suicide prevention
The stories we carry and why we need to tell them
🎧 Listen if:
You’ve ever felt broken or like you didn’t belong
You’re navigating addiction, recovery or mental health struggles
You want to understand the real link between ADHD and self-destruction
You’re ready to hear a story of hope that doesn’t skip the hard parts
🧡 Support Kit:
Follow @kitbirks on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitbirks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitbirks
You…
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S5 E16 - Untangling ADHD: Sports, Athletes & The Pressure to Be Perfect with Dr. Josephine Perry
7 juli 2025 · 59 min
🎧 ADHD in sport | performance anxiety | RED-S | perfectionism | coaching ADHD athletes Lees meer
What happens when you’re great at something… but still don’t believe you are?
This week on ADHD Untangled, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Josephine Perry — sports psychologist, author of ADHD and Sport: Strategies for Success, and someone who knows how to bring the science to life without making it dry or clinical.
In this real, down-to-earth chat, we untangle:
Why ADHD is so common in elite sport (and how many coaches still miss it)
The link between ADHD, perfectionism, and performance anxiety
What happens when our strengths (like hyperfocus and risk-taking) start to work against us
RED-S, eating disorders, and how ADHD brains can get trapped in overtraining and under-fuelling
Why punishment in sport (like taking away playtime or shouting at latecomers) doesn’t work for ADHDers
And how movement should never be the thing we’re punished withholding — it’s the very thing that helps us regulate and thrive.
We also get personal about our own experiences — from overexercising and obsessive routines to the relief that came from understanding our brains and finally choosing meaningful work.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent or just someone trying to figure out how ADHD fits into your world — this one’s full of real talk, relatable stories, and practical ways to start doing things differently.
🎯 Coaches — if you want to support your ADHD athletes without burning them out... listen to this.
💥 Athletes — if you’re tired of being told to just “try harder” or “stop fidgeting”... this is for you.
🧠 ADHDers — if you’ve ever felt like you’re playing life in hard mode... welcome home.Come as you are. And let’s get untangled.
Follow Josephine! https://www.instagram.com/josephineperry76
🎧 Let’s get untangled
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are …
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S5 E15 - Untangling ADHD & Masking: The Hidden Cost of Pretending to Be “Normal”
30 juni 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Ever felt like you’ve spent your whole life pretending to be someone you’re not… without even realising it? Lees meer
This one’s for you.
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the masks we wear – the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the chameleon, the ‘good girl’ or ‘good boy’ – all those roles we slip into without meaning to, just to feel safe, accepted, or "normal."
But unmasking? That’s a whole other story.
Together with Dr. Miguel (our go-to neuroscience and nervous system expert), we get real about the cost of masking, why unmasking isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing, and why it can feel so bloody exhausting trying to “just be yourself” when your nervous system doesn’t feel safe.
We explore:
The science behind masking, stress, and burnout
Why unmasking is less about big reveals and more about small, honest steps
The messiness of identity (and why it's OK to be in-between)
ADHD, intuition, and how your body always knows when you're faking it
And the wild parallels between coming out as neurodivergent and coming out as queer
PLUS: a hilarious (and painfully relatable) game of ‘Guess That Mask’ involving marathon medals, thank-you cards, and a very mysterious peach 🍑
Whether you're just starting to unmask or you're deep in it, this episode is your reminder: there’s no perfect way to be real. You don’t owe anyone a performance – just your presence.
Take an imperfect breath, let the dog off the leash, and come as you are.
And untangle ADHD with us
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in…
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S5 E14 - Untangling ADHD: ADHD, Phone Addiction & How Breathwork Can Help RSD with Jamie Clements
23 juni 2025 · 51 min
How many times have you been told to “calm down and take a breath” in the middle of an RSD meltdown? Lees meer
If only it were that simple… or could it be?
This episode isn’t about some shiny new trend — it’s about breath. The one thing you carry with you every second of the day — and might just be the most powerful tool you’re not using.
I’m joined by Jamie Clements, breathwork coach, founder of The Breath Space, and quite honestly, one of the most authentic voices in the wellness world right now. What I love most about Jamie is that he’s not here to sell you perfection. He’s lived the struggle — from panic attacks and burnout to building a life (and business) rooted in purpose, self-connection and real, grounded service.
Together, we untangle:
🌀 Breathwork & ADHD — how simple practices can help with focus, burnout, anxiety, RSD, and that scattered, can’t-stop-won’t-stop feeling
📱 Phone addiction, dopamine, and why society is wired against our nervous systems
🧠 What it really means to live authentically — and how breath helps us come back to who we are
⚠️ Why wellness sometimes misses the mark — and how to do it your way, not the filtered versionIf you’re struggling to show up as yourself, if your nervous system is in overdrive, or if meditation just isn’t your thing… then this one’s for you.
Just take an imperfect breath.
The kind that’s real, human, and enough.🎧 Tune in. Breathe with us. And let’s get untangled 🧡
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a …
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S5 E13 – Tangled in ADHD: Burnout, Stress & Hitting the Wall with Dr. Miguel Mateas
16 juni 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Game over. Done. Can’t feel awake even after a full night’s sleep? Lees meer
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Miguel Mateas (yes, even on holiday) to untangle what ADHD burnout really looks like. Not the kind of burnout that goes away after a weekend lie-in - the deep kind that hits after weeks, months, maybe even years of pushing through when your brain’s been screaming for a break.
We talk masking, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion and why so many of us keep missing the signs until it’s too late.
Here’s what we cover:
🧠 What ADHD Burnout Feels Like – That mental shutdown, task paralysis, and emotional numbness that hits when your system says enough.
🔬 What’s Actually Happening in the Brain – Miguel breaks down the science behind it. Low dopamine, nervous system stuck on high alert, and the cost of acting ‘normal’.
❤️ Real Recovery – Why “just rest” doesn’t cut it and how unmasking is part of the healing process.
🌱 Bouncing Forward – Not back to the person who pushed too hard, but into something more sustainable and true to you.
🧘♀️ Simple Tools That Help – No pressure, no perfection. Just small ways to regulate your system and find your way back to calm.This one’s for anyone who’s burned out from trying to keep up — and blamed themselves for slowing down.
🎧 Listen now
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and auth…
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S5 E12 - Untangling ADHD: Racing Minds & Finding Your Passion with Professional Jockey Lilly Pinchin
9 juni 2025 · 39 min
What really happens when ADHD meets the adrenaline of professional sports? 🏇 Lees meer
Today, we’re joined by the incredible Lilly Pinchin, professional jockey and star of the documentary “Racing Minds” 🧡 Lilly openly shares her experience of navigating childhood and a demanding career with ADHD…
We get a firsthand look into Lilly’s unique story, exploring how ADHD has shaped her life and fueled her determination. We break down stereotypes and highlight the strengths that come with neurodiversity.
Lilly shares her struggles with organisation and impulsivity, as well as her strategies for managing her energy, finding balance and staying focused on her dreams. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, finding a supportive community and embracing what makes you different.
We explore:
Lilly's Experience: Navigating life and a demanding career as a professional jockey.
ADHD & Professional Sports: The unique challenges of pursuing a high-intensity career with ADHD.
The Power of Passion: How finding a deep love for horses has been a driving force in Lilly's life and career.
Emotional Strength & Vulnerability: Lilly's perspective on emotional extremes and the strength it takes to be vulnerable.
The Making of “Racing Minds”: What inspired Lilly to share her story and the impact it has had.
Advice for Young People & Parents: Encouragement for finding your passion and supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Lilly Pinchin’'s story is a powerful reminder that thriving with ADHD is possible, especially when you find your passion and embrace what makes you different.
🎧 Listen now!
Follow Lilly: https://www.instagram.com/pinch1234
Find Lilly’s documentary “Racing Minds” on Amazon Prime!
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many year…
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S5 E11 - Tangled In ADHD: Big Feelings, Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn With Dr. Miguel Mateas
2 juni 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Hello Untanglers! Lees meer
You know how it is, right? One minute you're fine, the next you're having a meltdown over… well, who even knows anymore?! 😂
Welcome back to another episode of Tangled In ADHD with the brilliant Dr. Miguel Mateas! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the wild, wonderful and sometimes completely bonkers world of our Big Feelings and how they uniquely impact those of us with ADHD.
Dr. Miguel and I explore:
The Curse and the Gift: We discuss the double-edged sword of feeling everything so intensely, from powerful intuition to overwhelming emotional responses.
Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn: Understanding the various stress responses and how they manifest in our lives, especially the often-misunderstood "fawning" response.
RSD: More Than Just Rejection: We unpack Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, exploring the physical pain it can cause and the science behind why it feels so intense.
The Body-Brain Connection: How our emotions manifest physically, leading to everything from procrastination to physical sensations of pain.
Moving Beyond the Mind: Practical strategies for coping with big feelings, including grounding techniques and moving beyond just trying to “think” our way out of emotional overwhelm.
This episode is all about ditching the shame, laughing at our own chaos and understanding that it’s okay (and actually powerful) to feel everything so intensely…
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life t…
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S5 E10 - Tangled in ADHD: Food, Mood & A Dark Chocolate Addiction | A New Mini-Series With Dr. Miguel Mateas!
26 mei 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Hello Untanglers, Lees meer
Talking to myself is nothing new... but even I was starting to get bored of my own voice on the solo episodes 😂
And seeing as one of my words for the year is collaborate, I knew exactly who I wanted to rope in first…
Enter: Dr. Miguel Mateas.
Creative neuroscientist.
And one of the only people I know who can give science some soul.We’ve built a brilliant connection — fuelled by deep chats, honest laughs, WhatsApp check-ins, and like all good friendships, we first connected over food… specifically, a shared love (okay, borderline addiction) with dark chocolate.
And we’re kicking things off with: Food & Mood
If your relationship with food is a bit, shall we say, tangled, you're in the right place. We’re not talking about those rigid diet rules that ADHD brains just laugh at. Instead, Dr. Miguel and I are getting into the real stuff:
🧠 Why We Eat How We Eat: Our own tales of bingeing, restricting and that fun cycle of "I'll just eat Doritos for dinner" Sound familiar?
🔬 The Science Bit (But Make it Make Sense!): Dr. Miguel explains the gut-brain connection, why our mood can go haywire after certain foods and what’s really going on.
❤️ No More Shame! We’re all about ditching the guilt. It’s about understanding your body, not fighting it.
🍫 That Dark Chocolate Obsession: Yep, we go there.
🌱 Finding Your Own Framework: Because "one size fits all" is a myth, especially for us. We talk about listening to your body and finding what actually works, even if it’s having tofu with sriracha for a week straight (Miguel, I’m looking at you!).
🤯 Meds & Munchies: Ever put on weight on your meds when everyone else loses their appetite? We’ve both been there!
This isn’t about perfect eating; it’s about awareness, self-compassion and figuring out how to nourish ourselves - brain, gut and soul - without losing our minds. Dr. Miguel brings the science, I bring the chaos and together we’re untangling it all.
🎧 Tune in for our first ever episode!
Let’s ge…
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S5 E9 - Untangling ADHD : Hormones & the Hustle That’s Burning Us Out with Kate Moryoussef
19 mei 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Feeling exhausted trying to juggle it ALL with ADHD? Lees meer
You're definitely not alone! Today I’m joined by the incredible Kate Moryoussef 🧡 Host of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing podcast and author of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.
In this episode, we're getting real about the messy ‘chaos’ of navigating ADHD, hormones, motherhood and the relentless pressure of hustle culture. We’re moving past rigid expectations and societal "norms" to explore how you can create a life that truly aligns with how your brain and body work best.
Kate shares her personal journey, the ups and downs of writing a book with ADHD and her passion for empowering neurodivergent women. We’re talking practical solutions, mindset shifts and the power of self-compassion!
We get into:
The Reality of Juggling It All: Why women are so exhausted and how ADHD adds another layer to the challenge.
Hormones & ADHD: Untangling the complex relationship and finding what truly supports your wellbeing.
Imposter Syndrome & Limiting Beliefs: How to overcome them and embrace your unique strengths.
The Importance of Self-Compassion: Ditching the pressure and finding balance in a fast-paced world.
Navigating Sensory Overload: Practical tips for managing your environment and protecting your energy.
From Burnout to Brilliance: How to create a sustainable life and business on your own terms.
If you’re tired of feeling like you're not doing enough and ready to embrace your authentic self, this episode is for you. Let's break free from the hustle and find our own unique rhythm.
🎧 Listen now!
Kate is also a speaker at our ADHD Informed Coach Training this May! Join her session on ADHD and Emotions: Building Your Real Life Toolbox 🧡 It’s the last week to join so don’t miss out! https://linktr.ee/adhd_untangled
Find Kate and her amazing work at: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS …
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S5 E8 – Untangling ADHD & Regret: When Rage Takes Over with 8x World Champion Liam Harrison
12 mei 2025 · 53 min
Ever been so emotionally dysregulated you’ve said something you didn’t mean — or worse, made an impulsive decision you instantly regretted? Lees meer
If you’ve got ADHD, then of course you have. We know the drill.
But imagine that decision being broadcast live on TV… to the world.
Well, that’s exactly what happened to today’s guest.
Back by popular demand (and because I could chat to him for hours) — it’s round two with:
8x Muay Thai World Champion
One of the most sought-after coaches on the planet
And the only man I know who can swallow 30 supplements in one mouthful without blinking
The legend himself — Liam Harrison — joins me for another raw and real chat about ADHD, setbacks and staying in the ring, both literally and metaphorically.
We talk about the split-second decision to retire after a loss… and the crash that followed.
Was it impulsivity? RSD? A fight-or-flight reaction wrapped in adrenaline? Probably all of the above. But what I love most is Liam’s honesty — the regret, the reflection, and the resilience to say: “Nah, I’m not done yet.”
We untangled:
How overtraining and burnout can sneak in under the mask of hyperfocus
Why routine is everything for ADHDers — and how losing it can unravel us fast
The chaos that can follow injury or retirement when movement has been your main dopamine fix
What schools still get wrong about ADHD — and why celebrating talent outside the box is so crucial
The importance of spotting emotional dysregulation in young athletes
This episode is more than just a conversation about ADHD and sport.
It’s about extreme behaviour.
It’s about what happens when your whole identity is wrapped up in one thing… and that thing suddenly disappears.
It’s about resilience, rage, and rewiring.
And it’s about how just one person who gets it — a coach, a teacher, a partner — can change the entire direction of your life.
Liam’s story isn’t just about fighting in the ring. It’s about fighting to stay grounded, regulated, and connected — …
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S5 E7 - Untangling ADHD & Business: Building a Brain-First Business with Confidence & AI | Amanda Perry
5 mei 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Ever feel like your brain is sabotaging your business dreams? Lees meer
You're not alone! So I thought...Let’s chat to someone who’s been there, built it, messed it up, rebuilt it, and lived to tell the tale — the one and only Amanda Perry 🙌
In this episode, we're diving into the wonderfully ‘chaotic’ world of ADHD entrepreneurship and what it really means to create a business that works for you, not against you…
Join Amanda Perry, a total powerhouse business owner who got her ADHD diagnosis at 42 and then flipped her entire life and business on its head to work with her brain. Amanda's the founder of BrainFirst.co, where she helps other ADHD entrepreneurs ditch the "shoulds" and the "supposed tos" and build businesses they actually love 🧡
We're talking real talk, no BS, just the nitty-gritty truth about navigating ADHD while juggling perimenopause, motherhood and the ever-evolving chaos of online business…
We get into:
The "Brain First" Approach: What it actually means to build a business that honors your ADHD brain
Identity Rollercoasters: How motherhood and perimenopause can throw your business (and your sense of self) for a loop and how to ride the waves.
AI as Your ADHD Sidekick: Unlocking the hidden potential of AI to streamline your life and business
Social Media Sanity: Navigating the online jungle without losing your mind - authenticity over algorithms, always.
From Burnout to Brilliance: How to ditch the overwhelm and finally create a sustainable, joyful business on your own terms.
If you're tired of trying to fit into a neurotypical mold and ready to embrace your unique ADHD brilliance, this episode is for you. Let's get untangled, shall we?
🎧 Listen now!
Find Amanda and her Brain First magic at: https://www.instagram.com/amandaperry
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change wh…
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S5 E6 - Untangling ADHD & Life with Alexis Lee: Sex, Shame and Community
28 april 2025 · 54 min
Some of us don’t stumble across ready-made communities. Lees meer
Some of us have to build them - and today’s guest knows a thing or two about that.
Today I am joined by the one and only Alexis Lee – Founder of Style Me Sunday, author of 'Feeling Myself', community leader (Black Enough, Healing Myself), psychotherapist in training and apparently, the only person who could get me talking about sex without wanting to crawl under the table.
We dive into it all — the stuff nobody taught us growing up.
From convent school guilt, to figuring out what love really means later in life, to how shutting down the sex chat only fuels more shame.
We also get into how ADHD messes with body image, self-esteem, intimacy... and basically, how it all ties back to connection and community.From setting up a spontaneous fishing community (yep, you read that right) to navigating the chaos of daily life, Alexis shares her honest take on what it actually means to live authentically.
🧡 ADHD, sex, shame and why it’s so tangled up in how we see ourselves
🧡 Building your own community when none of the ones out there feel right
🧡 Dissociation, energy crashes and the bits of ADHD nobody claps for
🧡 Breaking free from rigid rules and finding your own rhythm
🧡 How the sea - and a good rant - can do wonders for your soul
This episode is for anyone who’s tired of trying to fit a mould that was never made for them, who’s craving real connection and who’s ready to own their messy, beautiful story. 🧡
🎧 Listen now!
Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylemesunday
Join Alexis FREE fishing group: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-black-fish-hook-up-tickets-1311522492079?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hec…
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S5 E5 – Tangled In…Quitting: Breaking Free From Shame & Embracing Your ADHD Brain
21 april 2025 · 42 min
Do you have a graveyard of unfinished projects? A closet full of abandoned hobbies? If so, you're in the right place Lees meer
In this episode, we're untangling the idea of being a "professional quitter" especially within the ADHD community. Many of us carry a narrative of shame around quitting, impacting our confidence and future goals. But what if we could reframe quitting as a strength?
Join me as I explore why those with ADHD often find quitting easy, delving into the role of dopamine, our interest-based nervous system and executive function challenges. I'll share my own experiences with quitting, from abandoned baby massage dolls to nine jobs in ten years…
We'll unpack:
🧠 Why our dopamine-driven brains crave novelty and new experiences.
🧐 How overwhelm and executive function issues like goal prioritization contribute to quitting.
💔 The impact of societal views and shame on our self-esteem and confidence.
✨ How perfectionism and masking can lead us to quit even when we're on the path to success.
💡 And most importantly — how to shift our mindset, understand when to stick and when to quit, and embrace quitting as a tool for a more fulfilling life.
I'll share coaching questions to help you determine if you're quitting out of fear or intuition, and we'll explore strategies like practicing quitting and building evidence that it's not always a bad thing!
Let’s stop seeing quitting as a weakness and start recognising it as a unique strength.
🎧 Listen now!
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me…
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S5 E4 - Untangling ADHD with Alex Partridge: The Truth Behind the Labels
14 april 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Ever felt like your brain just can’t stop – or won’t stop? Lees meer
Ideas, overthinking, random thoughts and that constant inner monologue that never shuts up – some might call it the ADHD chatter.
If you know, you know.
And let’s be honest, it can leave you wondering if there’s something wrong with you.
Well today's guest will tell you that you are not alone. And you are definitely not broken.
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Partridge – founder of Unilad and host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast – for an honest conversation about what it’s really like living with ADHD. No pretending. Just the chaos, the truth and what it actually feels like.
Alex doesn’t just talk the talk. From building viral empires to wrestling with the reality of an ADHD diagnosis later in life, he’s lived it. And now, he’s using his voice to shift the way we think about neurodiversity – one real conversation at a time.
Here’s what we Untangle in this episode:
🧠 Object permanence – what it is, and how it messes with your day-to-day (and how to work with it)
🔥 The so-called ‘traits’ of ADHD – like impulsivity and hyperfocus – and why they’re not weaknesses
💬 Ditching the labels and learning to rewrite your story
💪 Finding your values, dropping the act, and choosing a life that feels right for youHow undiagnosed ADHD showed up for him during a very public and extremely stressful legal battle worth millions – and why winning it didn’t bring the happiness he thought it would.
🌍 Why the world isn’t built for different thinkers – and why that needs to change
This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, mislabelled or like they don’t quite fit the mould.
Alex’s story is full of truth, courage, and VERY relatable!
🎧 Listen now
Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex_partridge_100
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change…
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S5 E3 – Tangled In... Chasing Highs: Understanding ADHD, Impulsivity & The Search For ‘More’
7 april 2025 · 35 min
Have you noticed a pattern of extremes in your life? All in or all out, never just 'enough'? Lees meer
In this episode of our "Tangled In..." mini-series, I'm diving deep into the experience of ‘Chasing Highs’ that I know so many of us can relate to. I'm exploring my own experiences with restlessness, the pursuit of ‘more’ and that feeling of never being truly satisfied…
Why do I and so many others with ADHD, often experience an intense need to chase highs? I'll break down the science behind this, including the role of dopamine, executive function challenges like working memory and time blindness, and the impact of self-belief and societal pressures.
I’ll walk you through how this shows up in my own life, from the subtle to the messy. And we’ll explore:
✨ Why dopamine plays such a huge role in our constant search for stimulation
🧠 What time blindness, impulsivity, and working memory have to do with it
💔 How this chase can show up in our relationships, habits, or even addiction
🔎 How self-belief (or lack of it) feeds into the cycle of always needing more
💡 And most importantly — what we can do about itI’ll also share a simple coaching tool called the “HIGH” framework to help you recognise when you're chasing something that’s not serving you — and how to shift that energy into something more aligned.
Let’s stop hating ourselves for being “too much” — and start understanding the why behind our patterns.
🎧 Listen now and let me know what you'd love for me to cover next!
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something w…
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S5 E1 - Untangling ADHD: Tangled In… Love | A Brand New Mini-Series
24 maart 2025 · 32 min
Welcome to Season 5 of the ADHD Untangled podcast! 🧡 Lees meer
I’m more excited than ever for this Season, for one… we’re back on YouTube! So please go show some love and watch & subscribe! I also have a ton of very exciting guests & panel shows coming very soon… but TODAY, we're diving into a BRAND NEW mini-series: Tangled In where we’ll be exploring the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating life with ADHD and where else better to start than untangling the complexities of love, relationships, and dating through the lens of ADHD…
Why do we often find ourselves in a cycle of intense infatuation, pursuit, and then detachment?
We're breaking down the science and the emotions behind these patterns, exploring how dopamine, hyperfocus, executive functions, emotional dysregulation, and self-belief play crucial roles.
Diving into:
✨ The role of dopamine and hyperfocus in romantic relationships
🤯 How executive functions like working memory and time blindness impact our relationships
🧠 Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and its influence on dating
🔐 Addressing the lack of self-belief and its effects on relationship choices and behaviors.
❓ Useful strategies to identify and change unhealthy relationship patterns
I also explore the red flags of ADHD in dating, such as chasing "bad dopamine" struggling with societal norms, and experiencing emotional intensity. Plus, we'll share top tips for dating authentically, reframing limiting beliefs, and building confidence in your love life.
🎧 Listen now and please let me know what you would love for us to cover next!
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house…
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S4 E16 - Untangling ADHD & The Mind: Ketamine Therapy and the Complexities of ADHD with Dr Wayne Kampers
17 maart 2025 · 55 min
Could ketamine be the key to unlocking a new era of ADHD treatment… Lees meer
This week, we're diving deep with the brilliant Dr. Wayne Kampers, a seasoned integrative consultant psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience. We explore the fascinating world of ketamine therapy and its potential in treating complex conditions, especially those intertwined with trauma.
We dive into:
✨ What exactly is ketamine therapy and how it differs from its recreational use
🤯 The surprising link between trauma, complex PTSD, and ADHD
🧠 How ketamine can trigger neuroplastic changes and potentially rewire the brain
🔐 The potential of ketamine to unlock a "rediscovery of self" and heal a "fractured sense of self"
❓ Debunking common myths and misconceptions surrounding ketamine
Dr. Kampers also shares his insights on the complexities of ADHD etiology, the importance of addressing trauma first, and the exciting possibilities of psychiatric pharmacogenetic testing.
Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional thinking and explores new frontiers in mental health treatment. 🚀
🎧 Listen now and join the exploration of the mind!
Dr Wayne Kampers Website: https://www.drwaynekampers.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-kampers/
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support a…
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S4 E15 - Untangling ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Thomas Woodhams
10 maart 2025 · 53 min
Is your workplace neurodiversity-friendly… Lees meer
Ever feel like the 9-to-5 grind just…doesn't…fit? Or that your unique way of thinking is a hindrance instead of a help at work?
This week, I'm joined by Thomas Woodhams—Tech Recruiter for Sony Sports, Host of Be.You Podcast and Neurodiversity Advocate—to unpack the realities of ADHD in the workplace. We're cutting through the jargon and getting real about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the corporate world with a neurodivergent mind.
We explore:
🤯 Common misconceptions about ADHD in the workplace
🚀 How to leverage ADHD strengths to excel in your career
💔 Overcoming workplace biases and discrimination
✨ Creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment for everyone
📝 Top tips for job seekers and those already in the workforce
Tom shares his personal experiences and insights, offering actionable advice for both neurodivergent individuals and employers. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding, and reasonable adjustments to create a workplace where everyone can thrive…
If you've ever felt misunderstood or undervalued at work because of your ADHD, this episode is for you. Get ready to transform your perspective and unlock your full potential!
🎧 Listen now!
Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-woodhams/
Be You. Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-you-podcast/
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and th…
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S4 E14 - Untangling ADHD & The Science Behind Music & Brain with Hannah Whittingham
3 maart 2025 · 46 min
It really is all about the music… 🎵 Lees meer
Ever wondered why some beats make you tap your feet without thinking? Or why certain tunes send you into deep focus?
This week, I’m joined by the incredible Hannah Whittingham—Yoga Teacher, Writer, Musician, Producer, and Co-founder of Good Life Yoga School. With a background in audio production and musical theatre, she blends music and movement in a way that’s game-changing for ADHD brains.
We dive into:
🎵 The science behind why certain beats make us tap our feet
🧠 How music can be a game changer for ADHD brains
🎶 How music therapy is being explored for mental health
🧘♀️ How the 4-beat method could be the missing link to getting more ADHDers on the mat
🌟 The transformative power of turning up the music & turning down the noiseHannah is also one of our Teacher Trainers in March, where she’ll be diving even deeper into how ADHD Yoga Teachers can use music to enhance their skills and create the ultimate vibe. 🧡✌️
Get ready to move to the beat of your own drum! 🎶🔥
🎧 Listen now!
Hannah's Instagram: @itshannahwhittingham
4beat's Instagram: @4beatyoga
Good Life Yoga Instagram: @good_life_yoga_school
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coach…
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S4 E13 - Untangling ADHD & Money with Clare Seal
24 februari 2025 · 42 min
Money, Money, Money it ain't funny in an ADHDer’s world…. Lees meer
Unpaid parking fines, a pile of unreturned items, impulse spending, forgotten bills—don’t even get me started on tax returns—and food that’s gone off before you’ve even thought about eating it. Throw in some last-minute panic gift-buying to make up for feeling like a terrible friend, and you’ve got the ADHD money spiral in full swing.
So today, we’re ripping off the band-aid and facing it head-on with Clare Seal, a certified financial coach who gets it. Clare has ADHD herself and knows exactly what it’s like to struggle with money. She found herself in £27,000 of debt and anonymously shared her journey of getting out of it through her Instagram page My Frugal Year. Since then, she’s made it her mission to remove the shame around money and help people like us build financial systems that actually work with our ADHD brains.
In this episode, we cover:
🔶 The ADHD tax – how much ADHD really costs us 💰
🔶 Spending & self-worth – why we impulse-buy (and how to stop) 🛍️
🔶 People-pleasing & money – the hidden cost of trying to be ‘a good friend’ 🎁
🔶 Financial burnout – how ADHDers end up stuck in a cycle of overspending & overworking 🔥
🔶 Money systems that work – ADHD-friendly ways to budget, save & feel more in control 📊
🔶 Why finances are self-care – shifting the mindset from fear to financial peace 🧘♀️Clare breaks it all down with honesty and practicality—no shame, no jargon, just real talk about money, ADHD, and how we can move towards financial peace.
Take a deep breath—you’re not alone in this. Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of.
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, …
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S4 E12 - Untangling ADHD: Beyond Limits – Disability, Accessible Yoga & Resilience with Fiona Callanan
17 februari 2025 · 56 min
Ever told yourself you can’t? Lees meer
You can’t focus.
You can’t achieve anything because you’re inconsistent.
You can’t stick with things—you always quit.
You can’t be trusted because you’re too forgetful.
You can’t chase that dream.
You can’t find that love.
You can’t go to that yoga class.
You can’t climb that mountain.Sound familiar?
Living with ADHD, we’re constantly told what we can’t do—by the world and by ourselves. But what about what we can do because of our differences?
Today, we're joined by the incredible Fiona Callanan—aka The Bionic Rocket Woman. By day, she’s a high-flying international lawyer. By passion, she’s a yoga teacher on a mission to make movement accessible to all.
She proves that the only real limitation we have is the one in our minds.
After surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and losing her leg, Fiona didn’t let that define her—she redefined herself. Yoga transformed her view of disability into strength, and now she’s on a mission to make movement accessible to everyone. 🌟
In this episode, we dive into:
🧘♀️ How yoga helped Fiona embrace her body in a whole new way
💪 Why resilience is built through curiosity, not just grit
🚀 The power of saying yes—but also knowing when to say no
🌎 Why movement is for everybody (even if you think it’s not for you)So, ready to break through your own limitations? Fiona’s here to show you how to unlock your strength and freedom, no matter where you're starting from.
🎧 Listen now!
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
You can find out more about Fiona through her Instagram.
PLUS Fiona is one of our GUEST SPEAKERS on our Foundation Training in March!!
https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything …
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S4 E11 - Untangling ADHD, Love and RSD - Navigating Valentine’s Day with Past Podcast Guests
10 februari 2025 · 20 min
Hey Untanglers! Lees meer
Rejection Rejection Rejection no one likes… but if you have ADHD rejection hurts a whole lot more and not even real rejection, perceived rejection can knock us down like a ton of bricks.
It's that time of year where the world tells us to celebrate LOVE! I think we should celebrate love everyday and I don't mean with gifts, I mean just try our best to lead with love wherever we love for others and love for ourselves. Now loving oneself, especially when you have ADHD, can feel impossible. Let's face it we have spent our whole lives hating ourselves. The day of Love can be a mixed bag for us ADHDers, especially when Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is part of the picture. The pressure of romantic expectations, the fear of rejection, and the desire to feel truly understood can make this celebration uniquely challenging.
In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by some of our favorite past guests to explore the intersections of ADHD, RSD, and relationships.
Together, we’ll discuss:
❤️ How ADHD impacts intimacy, communication, and love languages
💔 The experience of RSD in romantic contexts and how to reframe rejection
🌹 Practical strategies to create meaningful connectionsFeaturing powerful stories and expert advice from Mrs ADHD, Shareefa J, Dr Ned Halliwell, Helen Anderson and Professor James Brown, this conversation is here to remind you that love—including self-love—doesn’t have to be perfect to be real.
Whether you're in a relationship, navigating the dating world, or celebrating solo, this episode offers insights, empathy, and actionable tips to help you embrace love in all its forms.
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone…
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Untangled ADHD & Trauma: Real Talk, Real Strategies with Mark Walsh
3 februari 2025 · 46 min
This week, we’re joined by the one and only Mark Walsh—aka Mr. Embodiment! Mark has ADHD, and is living proof of what happens when you figure out what works for you, lean into your passions, and get the right support in place. Lees meer
Mark is living proof of what’s possible when you stop masking, lean into your ADHD strengths, and build a life around what truly works for you.In this episode, we sit down with Mark Walsh, also known as Mr. Embodiment! Mark is a true testament to the power of ADHD when you embrace your strengths and set boundaries. Mark has ADHD, and is living proof of what happens when you figure out what works for you, lean into your passions, and get the right support in place.
Mark is a master at doing all the things ( exceptionally well) without losing his authenticity. He’s trained over 2,000 trauma-informed coaches, hosts a podcast with over 3 million downloads, and has written three incredible books. If that’s not impressive enough, his approach to boundaries and productivity will leave you inspired (and laughing out loud).
In this episode, we dive into:
The power of short voice notes
Delegation like a pro (hint: hire some Germans—you’ll hear why)
Why masking is a no-go (and why stopping it can be life-changing)
Practical insights into ADHD, trauma-informed coaching, and boundaries
Mark’s story is full of laughs, raw honesty, and golden nuggets of wisdom. If you’ve ever felt the pull to live authentically as an ADHDer and embrace what makes you you, this episode is a must-listen.
Want to learn from Mark himself? You can train with him once a year—check out his next cohort starting this February!
https://embodimentunlimited.com/
https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/
Ready to get inspired? Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
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S4 E9 - Untangling ADHD and Life as an ADHD Yoga Teacher with Zephyr Wildman
27 januari 2025 · 45 min
"I eat meat, I drink wine and I love having sex with my husband… and yes I'm a yoga teacher" Lees meer
If you think yoga teachers are all calm, collected, and have their shit together, think again. This episode of ADHD Untangled is about to give you a real insight into what life can look like behind the mat.
I’m chatting with the incredible Zephyr Wildman—a yoga teacher who’s as authentic and inspiring as they come. Zephyr opens up about her ADHD, growing up in a hippie commune, and the deeply personal story of her first husband, a touring musician who struggled with addiction. She shares how his passing shifted her perspective on life and how all of these experiences shaped her teaching.
Zephyr’s story is a beautiful reminder that being a yoga teacher—or just being human—isn’t about being perfect. It’s about embracing your messy, brilliant self. We talk about how ADHD and dyslexia have influenced her life and teaching, the challenges of staying authentic, and the power of kindness—to yourself and to others.
This episode is full of honesty, love, and some hard truths about what it really means to live a life that’s true to you. You’re going to love it. Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
You can find out more about Zephyr's Yoga & meditation classes here.
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal…
None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD …
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S4 E8 - Rewind episode: Untangling ADHD and Burnout, The Cost of Doing It All
24 december 2024 · 9 min
Hey Untanglers! Lees meer
Raise your hand if you're burned out???? 🙋♀️ Yep, it’s that time of year again. As ADHDers, burnout isn’t exactly new to us—but let’s be honest, the end-of-year pressure can hit HARD. Social gatherings piling up, family expectations weighing us down, and that nagging feeling that we need to have everything wrapped up before the holidays? It’s a recipe for exhaustion. And when we’re running on empty, our ADHD impulsivity loves to take the wheel.
But all jokes aside, because burnout isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s serious. It can take a real toll on our health and well-being. That’s why, this week, We are revisiting a powerful conversation with one of my personal mentors and ADHD coach trainers: Cathy Rashidian.
Cathy is no ordinary coach—she’s a total powerhouse. With a laundry list of credentials, including PCC certification through the International Coach Federation (ICF), PAAC credentials, and advanced ADHD training from ADDCA, she’s the real deal. She’s also a lead trainer at ADDCA and the host of the Proudly ADHD podcast.
But Cathy’s impact isn’t just about her professional accolades—it’s her life experience that makes her truly inspiring. In our chat, she opens up about living with ADHD, how her diagnosis reshaped her life, and the wake-up call that changed everything: being diagnosed with blood cancer at just 35.
Here are a few gems she shared:
“I took life for granted the first 35 years, but my diagnosis shook me to my core. It made me ask: how do I want to show up for the next 20 years?”
“It’s never too late. Wherever you are, take back the steering wheel.”
“I don’t want to build this castle of success and find all the rooms empty.”
“We can’t keep up being a professional, a mum, a wife, and everything else without breaking down.”
Cathy’s raw honesty, strength, and mission to help others show up as their authentic selves blew me away. Having her on the podcast was such a blessing, and I know you’re going to love this conversation …
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S4 E7 - Untangling ADHD and Hormones, PMDD, Menopause, Perimenopause with Adele Wimsett
16 december 2024 · 47 min
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This week we are Untangling a REALLY important topic HORMONES & ADHD!!!
A sentence I’m sick of hearing is, ‘You can’t blame everything on your hormones.’ The more I learn from experts like Dr Kampers, Professor James Brown, Nikola Sykes, and today’s incredible guest, Adele Wimsett, the more I realise hormones are responsible for EVERYTHING. If you have ADHD, they can exacerbate symptoms to the point of complete and utter despair.
We are joined by the amazing and hugely passionate Adele Wimsett, a women's health practitioner specialising in hormones. Through her business, Harmonise You, Adele empowers people to balance their hormones through education, clinics, and one-to-one sessions.
As a late-diagnosed ADHDer, Adele has a particular passion for supporting others with ADHD. She founded ADHDivers, a clinic designed specifically for women with ADHD, helping them understand how their hormones impact their traits.
We will uncover the truth behind the connection between hormones and ADHD.
Join us as we untangle:How hormones can wreak havoc on our ADHD
Women being gaslit by GPs
The hormone hierarchy
Perimenopause
Menopause
How we can overcome the struggles we face with hormones and ADHD
Adele describes ADHD in one word as ‘curiosity’, and today’s episode is definitely for those of us who are curious to learn more about hormones and their relationship with ADHD.
What are you waiting for?
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
You can find out more about Adele and Harmonise You here.
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself
Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few
Hoping that eventually, something would work and somethin…
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S4 E6 - Untangling ADHD and Dating with Jamie Johnston
9 december 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Hey Untanglers! Lees meer
Toxic love,chasing trainwrecks, boredom in the mundane and rejection, if you haven’t guessed we are talking about ADHD & Relationships today.
Finding Love and maintaining love can be pretty tricky to say the least when living with ADHD, especially when untreated.
This week we are diving into all things love, dating, and living authentically with Jamie Johnston, the founder of Mattr - a dating app that’s breaking all the rules with honesty, vulnerability, and zero swiping!
So this week I am beyond excited to be finally talking to the founder of the very first Neurodivergent dating app Mattr Jamie Johnson .
Mattr is a dating app with a mission to enable us to date with intention and combat the loneliness crisis the world faces today. Mattr is breaking all the rules with honesty, vulnerability, and zero swiping.
Join us as we chat about:
Jamie’s ADHD story and how it shaped his mission to create deeper connections.
Why Owning Your Quirks Can Level Up Your Dating Game.
The rollercoaster of ADHD relationships (impulsivity, anyone?) and how to stay grounded.
Tackling loneliness in the digital age and building REAL human connections.
The magic of being “for someone, not everyone” and why that’s the ultimate dating hack.
Expect laughs, some shocking statistics and a tonne of relatable wisdom. Whether you’re navigating dating with ADHD or just curious about unmasking and showing up as your true self, this episode is for you.
What are you waiting for?
Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
Follow Jamie Johnston Instagram here
Follow Mattr on Instagram here
To find out more about Mattr and download the app go to their website here
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in?
me too!
And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and every…