Distracted: ADHD

As 2024 draws to a close, it felt like the perfect time to reflect on the past year. We answer a few poignant questions about how the year went; the wins, the struggles and the lessons we've learned. We'd love for you to join us and reflect on your own year! If you fancy it, here are the questions we discuss:What were some of the biggest wins of the year?What were some of the hardest moments for you this year? And what did you learn from them?What are you most grateful for this year? How has ADHD showed up positively for you this year? OR what have you learned to love about your ADHD?What theme do you want for 2025? We do get a bit gushy at the end but just to reiterate, we love you guys so much and are so grateful for every last one of ya! Thanks so much for listening and we can't wait to get back to it in the new year. BIG LOVE, Kat & Jack x Shout out to all our Patrons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to video and ad-free versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're looking for some serious empowerment, mixed in with reassuring perspectives, discussion around mental health, late diagnosis grief, imposter syndrome and everything in between, you're gonna love this ep. We absolutely loved chatting with Chris Hood @happinessinmovement, giving us all the ADHD coaching tips and some insight into his own late diagnosis journey and battles with anxiety and depression. We came out of this episode feeling super empowered and we hope you do too! We'd love to hear from you on your experiences and whether anything from this episode resonated with you - our DMs are always open so please do get in touch!Thanks for listening xShout out to all our Patreons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to the full video versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a VERY fun guest on the pod this week! Philli Armitage-Mattin talks gut health, eating with all of your senses, some excellent cooking tips and, of course, we do go off on a few tangents.Grab a copy of Philli's amazing cookbook 'Taste Kitchen: Asia'We'd love to hear from you on your experiences and whether anything from this episode resonated with you - our DMs are always open so please do get in touch!Thanks for listening xShout out to all our Patreons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to the full video versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As ADHDers, we aren't known for being the most patient of souls. This week, we discuss the things that really grind our gears when it comes to being patient, along with some tips for managing those more difficult situations. Plus, Jack has a revelation... We'd love to hear from you on your experiences and whether anything from this episode resonated with you - our DMs are always open so please do get in touch!Thanks for listening xShout out to all our Patreons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to the full video versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaackkkkk! After a much needed break, we're back in action with a topic inspired by Kat's recent travels. While trips and holidays are obviously wonderful, they can be testing on the ol' ADHD brain in many ways. From decision paralysis, missed flights, the mega fidgets and boredom on the plane, to overstimulation and setting unrealistic expectations. Join us for a chat about the benefits, the struggles and our very different approaches to holidaying in general.We'd love to hear from you on your experiences and whether anything from this episode resonated with you - our DMs are always open so please do get in touch!Thanks for listening xShout out to all our Patreons, thanks so much for the support! If you fancy joining and getting access to the full video versions of our episodes, head over to our Patreon page: patreon.com/distractedpodcast-Follow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can't believe it's been a whole year of Distracted! With Kat off on her honeymoon and hitting the 1 year mark with the pod, it feels like a natural time to take a short break from releasing episodes but we'll be back in a few weeks.Thanks so much for all of your support over the past year, we really appreciate every last one of ya!See you soon,Kat & Jack x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back in the DMs from our wonderful listeners. This week, talking about medication, PMDD, self-advocating with doctors and dopamine menus!Keep the messages coming, we love hearing from you guys. Thanks so much for listening xFollow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supermarkets, impulse purchases, dopamine snacks, the black hole that is the fridge... we're talking all things food and ADHD eating habits this week! We're not going into nutrition as that simply isn't our remit, so we'll wait for a professional on that front. Instead, we're giving insight into our biggest struggles and tips around food.Can people with ADHD meal prep? More to the point, do they even WANT to?! TW: If you're triggered by food chat, portion control etc. it might be worth skipping this oneThanks so much for listening xFollow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a big one... and it's been a long time coming. It's fundamental to minimising stress on a daily basis and can be HUGE for helping to manage your ADHD. It's self-compassion, baabbyyyy.We hope this will encourage you to go a bit easier on yourself and give yourself the love you deserve <3As always, thanks so much for listening! xFollow us here...@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@katieemmsgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second time we answer and take on all of your questions and dilemmas. Thank you so so much for sending them all in and we're super stoked to be reading them out!You can send us your messages, anonymous if you like to @distracted.podcast on Instagram.Thanks for listening xFollow us here... @distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're joined by Matt Buff, founder of Get Dopa, an ADHD-specific supplement company, to explore the intersection of nutrition and ADHD management.As someone who has navigated the challenges of ADHD himself, Matt shares his journey of creating a product that aims to enhance focus and well-being for others in the community. His insights into the role of supplements in ADHD well-being are both enlightening and empowering.We had a fab conversation with Matt and we hope his story resonates with you, whether you're dealing with ADHD or supporting someone who is.If you want to give Get Dopa a go, we've got a 10% discount code for you! Just type in "distracted10" at checkout or use this link https://bit.ly/distracted10Also, we've started a Patreon and it would mean the world if you could support us. It's £2 a month, but no worries at all if not! Visit us at patreon.com/distractedpodcastPLEASE NOTE: As of next week, our new release day will be Wednesdays (not Mondays)Thanks for listening x----@getdopaworld@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by Alexia Harrison, counsellor, psychotherapist and eating disorder specialist, to further discuss body dysmorphia and the crossover with ADHD.Having suffered with body dysmorphia herself, as well as also having ADHD, Alexia provides some real, honest and first hand insight into these issues. We absolutely loved talking with Alexia and we hope it can help you too, either if you’re suffering with this yourself or know someone who is.TW: There is some mention of eating disorders in this episodeWe've started a Patreon, it would mean the world if you could support. It's £2 a month, no worries at all if not!: patreon.com/distractedpodcastThanks for listening x-@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we continue the theme of work, and this somehow opens the podcasting door to a much bigger, more personal story from Kat about her experience with body dysmorphia. That's the beauty of podcasting, you just don't always know what's around the corner. We have Patreon and it would be amazing if you could support us! No stress if not, link below... https://www.patreon.com/distractedpodcast/membershipThanks for listening x-@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodie Hill is the founder and CEO of @thrive_law a lawyer firm focused on mental health and neurodiversity. She explains so many ways we can support ourselves in the workplace. Jodie started this firm after having a breakdown as a lawyer. This episode is honest, raw and suuuuuper educational. We've started a Patreon, it would mean the world if you could support. It's £2 a month, no worries at all if not!: patreon.com/distractedpodcast Thanks for listening x-@iamjodiehill@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at journalling and it's importance on maintaining a healthy conversation and relationship with yourself. It can be a great tool to help us work through all the racing thoughts, but sticking with it can be tough.Alongside some general tips around journalling, Jack and Kat read through some of their old journal entries from before the penny dropped around ADHD. It's a pretty vulnerable ep!We've also included some of your messages in this episode, we love receiving them so please do keep sending them in.Thanks for listening x-@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time we answer and take on all of your questions and dilemmas. Thank you so so much for sending them all in and we're super stoked to be reading them out! You can send us your messages, anonymous if you like to distracted.podcast on Instagram.Thanks for listening x@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brace yourself for some - depending on how you look at it - shocking confessions from Jack and Kat in this episode.Diving back into the ADHD home, with a focus this week on the bedroom and the thing that must not be named... (laundry)We ask that you enter into this episode with an open mind and free of judgement; we'd all like to wash our sheets more often but it's HARD OUT HERE.New episodes out every MondayThanks for listening x--Stay Connected:@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festivals! A dopamine dreamworld but also a place where ADHD runs wild. Inspired by a recent weekend at Glastonbury, Jack and Kat give a lighthearted overview of their best advice, biggest struggles and maybe one of two things that are easier to just embrace, as an ADHDer at a festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by the wonderful Philippa Dawson, an award winning theatre writer, who has written and is currently performing a play, all about her experience with ADHD. We deep dive into her experience with medication and what it means to have ADHD and be creative.You can follow Philippa and find out more here:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/character-flawhttps://www.instagram.com/characterflawtheplay/New episodes out every MondayThanks for listening x--Stay Connected:@distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into a topic close to our hearts: the hall and bathroom baby! Focusing specifically on the often-overlooked areas of the bathroom and hallway. We share our personal tips and tricks for tackling these spaces and keeping the stress at bay. But boy old boy it's a big bay. New episodes out every Monday.Thanks for listening x--Continue the Distraction... @distracted.podcast@jack.suddaby@_katmilsom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.