The ADHD Chatterbox

Episode 10 - Studies reveal that those with ADHD are at significantly increased risk of criminal involvement. However, they also show a 70% reduction to the figures, and clear indicators of positive outcome when treatment and support are applied. This episode Valencia invites Senior (and freelance) Neurodiversity Coach of 3SC ( 3rd Sector Consortium) Martin Quick to discuss the links between ADHD, crime and punishment. Together they explore the extensive work he has accomplished throughout the Midlands, in which to support those with ADHD who have found themselves caught up within the various sectors of the criminal justice system.

Episode 9 - The ultimate ADHD toolbox! This one off, feature length special is designed to offer you tips, tools and strategies to navigate your full day..from morning to night..with ADHD. An all in one podcast, Valencia guides you through some of the tips she uses to get out of bed and embrace the day, to stay on task, to manage social engagements, to maximise dopamine and to get a restful nights sleep!

Episode 8 - This episode welcomes back Dave Clegg! Diagnosed inattentive ADHD later in life, Dave returns to discuss with Valencia the lies around ADHD. Is it a fad? Do people just want a label? Does it even exist?

Episode 7 - Valencia welcomes writer Lisa Jones to discuss the negative impact society’s stigma towards ADHD can have on individuals, how it can shape their lives and how it has inspired her latest work ‘Power To The Squirrel People!’

Episode 6 - RSD is hugely linked to ADHD and can be utterly debilitating for those who suffer its symptoms. Yet it often goes unaddressed when discussing ADHD and its impact on relationships, work and daily lives in general. In this episode Valencia explores through her own experience how RSD can manifest, how it feels, the challenges it can pose and also offers strategies for those with it and those around, in which to help minimise its presence.

Episode 5 - Join Valencia as she welcomes EHCP professional, Rebecca Brand of Neuroblooms onto the show. Learn all about the minefield of EHCP’s, what local authorities look for, how and who can apply, as well as getting insight into the emotional toll the process can take on families and individuals.

Episode 4 - Valencia invites guest Dave Clegg onto the show, for a candid chat on how boys with inattentive ADHD often fly under the diagnosis radar along with girls.

Episode 3 - In this Mother’s Day special episode, Valencia chats candidly to Jessica who shares her day to day experience’s of being a young woman with ADHD and who’s also had to navigate school, college and now her first year of university.

Episode 2 - It’s Valentine’s Day and Valencia invites her partner onto the show for a lighthearted chat about the presence of ADHD in their relationship.

Episode 1 - If you are seeking diagnosis, this might be the episode for you.