A Dopamine Kick (Another ADHD Podcast)

Everyday ADHD is a collection of lived ADHD experiences. We know that having ADHD can make you feel alone, broken and different. Our aim is to amplify the voices of our community so that you can find solidarity in our shared experiences.  In our first Everyday ADHD Episode we sit down and talk to Andrew (aka Mr. Vegan Cakes)We talk about starting the path to diagnosis, living with undiagnosed ADHD and plenty of off topic subjects in-between!If you would like to find out more about Andrews vegan cakes you can find him on instagram @mrvegancakes  (Apologises the audio is a little ropey in places, we used a new recording account and didn't realise until afterwards that some of the settings were sub-optimal!)If you would like to be involved and tell your story on Everyday ADHD please email us at adopaminekick@gmail.com. Book Recommendations:Sane New World: Taming the MindMindfulness Finding Peace in a Frantic World By Mark WilliamsApp Recommendations:Insight timer -https://insighttimer.com/en-gbHerbal Recommendations:Ashwaganada - Read more HERE

In this episode we talk to Barbara Arrowsmith-Young about ADHD, learning difficulties and  how to use neuroplasticity to rewire parts of your brain. We loved this episode as we think it gives inspiration and hope to people that they are not broken and hopefully the tips Barbara gives in this episode can help towards making a positive change in your life. Barbabra is an innovator and author in the field of neuroeducation, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s work utilizing the principles of neuroplasticity is used worldwide to enhance cognitive functioning. Her vision is to put the Brain in the Education Equation. Her work begun in 1978 is recognized as one of the first examples of the practical application of neuroplasticity to address learning difficulties and its application has expanded to address those dealing with traumatic brain injury, addiction, cognitive decline with aging and those who want to enhance performance. Her journey and work is documented in her bestselling book, The Woman Who Changed Her Brain and in her TEDx talk. As the Director of the Arrowsmith Program, Barbara continues to engage in research to understand how we can drive neuroplastic change in the brain to benefit learners of all ages.Resources from Barbara Read some great books on the power of the brain and cognitive transformation:Two Books that are free downloads:The Brain Pioneer  Brain School  Barbara's TEDx talk - The Woman Who Changed Her Brain  https://youtu.be/o0td5aw1KXAA blog on ADHD and our work  https://blog.arrowsmithprogram.com/is-adhd-a-learning-disability For those interested in Research:   https://arrowsmithschool.org/research/Social Media Channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrowsmithprogramLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrowsmith-programInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearrowsmithprogram/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s61VxMQgdk7fO-3h7tRKw Website URL: www.arrowsmith.caTake the Cognitive Questionnaire to receive a report on your unique learning profile:   https://questionnaire.arrowsmithprogram.com/ Free  Webinar Series: Shaping Our Brain  https://learn.arrowsmithprogram.com/webinar-series-shaping-our-brainsA Dopamine Kick Episode ResourcesWe upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week has not been the best week for us, so we thought we'd jump on the mic and talk about how ADHD can effect your emotions.  We discuss some of the things that we have over reacted over in the past, how we've felt and what we try to do to help each other. Emotional dysregulation is something that can have a negative impact on your life.Research suggests that emotional dysregulation in individuals with ADHD may be related to impairments in the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like regulating behavior and emotions. Individuals with ADHD may have deficits in these areas, which can contribute to difficulty with emotional regulation.Episode ResourcesADHD Adults Discord ForumJoin us  and others to chatall things ADHD!https://discord.com/invite/anP629QAyNThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

 ADHD and Dyslexia are different disorders, but they often have overlapping symptoms and it can be quite difficult to distinguish between the two. This week were talking about ADHD and Dyslexia, what's the difference between them, how to tell them apart and what is the overlapping relationship between them. Hopefully after this you'll have a better understand of how to tell them both apart.Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week were talking about Burnout. How it relates to ADHD, our personal experiences, plus how to help recognise and manage it. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that is often caused by prolonged stress or overwork. People with ADHD may be more susceptible to burnout because they may struggle with time management, organization, and prioritization, which can lead to chronic stress and overwork. Similarly, people who experience burnout may develop symptoms that are similar to those of ADHD, such as difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and irritability.Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss starting on ADHD medication Dexamfetamine. If you are a regular listener, you’ll probably familiar with Shell’s ADHD medication journey so far, and although she has not had much success on the previous medications that she’s tried Shell is hoping dexamfetamine is the one that makes a difference. It’s Shell’s second week on dexamfetamine, so we explore how she’s been feeling, all positives, the negatives and what the overall experience on Dex has been like so far We’ll update you on Shell's journey in future episodes as time goes on . See you next week for another episode of shenanigan and ramblings! * If your wanting to know what it feels like on other ADHD medications, please check out our other episodes on Vyvanse and Concerta. This is a personal  medication review, not everyone will react to medication the same, so if you have any concerns about the current medication you are taking please talk to you prescriber.Dexamfetamine is a medication that belongs to the class of central nervous system stimulants. It is similar in structure and effects to dextroamphetamine, and is also used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Dexamfetamine works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which help to regulate attention and other ADHD symptoms.Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we have some unique guests for you…  our long suffering partners have joined us to spill the beans on what it's like to be in a relationship with someone who has ADHD. We find out that Adam can’t speak into a mic properly, Jamie won’t shut up, Sparky can’t stop putting his foot in it and there’s a real concern Shell may soon be running off to start her second marriage. All fun and games when your in a neurodivergent relationship aye. We all love each other…. really 🤔 Check out Jamie's really cool podcast  called 'Dice With Death' 👇https://www.dicewithdeathpodcast.com/If you’re interested in Dungeons and Dragons and hearing a bunch of mates have a laugh check it out. Check out the website below to find all the useful information on ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we had the absolute pleasure to sit and talk to Mrs ADHD herself (Sam Brown) from the ADHD Adult's UK Podcast! In this episode we discussed Sam’s rollercoaster story, her late ADHD diagnosis, what having ADHD means to her, how hormones can affect ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Hyperfocus, Medication, Diet and just about anything else related to ADHD that popped into all of our heads😅This episode is much longer than our usual episodes but we had so much to talk about, it was such fun and we felt like we had known Sam all our lives so we’re keeping the full interview uncut.   Sam was full of incredibly useful daily hacks that will help anyone navigate life more smoothly if you struggle with ADHD (we actually can’t wait to start using some of them ourselves)We both can't thank Sam enough for being such an incredibly fun and inspiring guest, who made us laugh throughout the entire episode. It was such a pleasure to sit down and talk to her. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it. Check out the website below to find all the useful links, how to contact Sam, James and Alex and listen to the Adult ADHD Podcast, all of which we admire. https://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week were talking about ADHD and Hyperfocus, what it is, are there any ways to combat it, and how it can have detrimental effects on peoples lives.  In this episode Shell and Sparky discuss some personal (and slightly embarrassing) hyper focus stories, because we feel it’s important to talk about this stuff to help end the stigma and hopefully make you feel less alone in your struggle. Hyper focus is like a superpower and a kryptonite all rolled into one. On one hand, it can make you super productive and focused, allowing you to get lost in a task and accomplish more than you ever thought possible. On the other hand, it can also make you procrastinate and have a hard time switching tasks. It can also make social interactions a bit tricky, as you might be so focused on a task that you don't even hear your friends talking to you to the detriment of your work, relationships and even your mental health.Check out the website below to find useful linkshttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we dive deep into Binge Eating with ADHD and it's impact on our lives . Over eating is something we struggle with on a daily basis and we feel its good to talk about this, add some humour (as always) and to raise awareness about how having ADHD can increase Binging Eating. Binge Eating is a persistent pattern of disordered eating behaviour that can have significant negative effects on a person's physical and mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Studies have suggested that individuals with ADHD may be at an increased risk for developing BED so In this episode we discuss our personal binge eating stories, general reflections and give you our top tips on how we try to manage bingeing so it doesn't take too much a hold our lives.This episode may be triggering for you as it's quite sensitive so please feel free to skip this episode.Episode resourcesCheck out the website below to find useful linkshttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we're talking more about Shell's favourite topic! Medication!!!!We dive deep into Shell restarting Concerta, how it made her feel, what positive effects she had, what negative side effects she experienced and ultimately why she has decided to stop taking Concerta for good!We also waffle on about the absolute drama that happened at a recent Seed talk we attended, and Sparky gives us an update on how his NHS ADHD referral and  overall journey is going so far, which to be honest can only be be summed up so far in one word 'disastrous!'Please keep in mind this is a personal medication review about Concerta and doesn't  necessarily mean this is how the medication would make you feel. Everybody responds to all medications differently. If you are experiencing any of the side effects Shell mentioned in this episode speak to your health care provider. Episode resourcesCheck out the website below to find useful linkshttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss the use of Fluoxetine (Prozac) for ADHD and Anxiety as Sparky tells us all about starting  the medication and what impact it had. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an SSRI Anti Depressant medication prescribed for depression and anxiety based disorders. There is some emerging studies showing evidence to suggest it can help with ADHD symptoms too (although it is very small)Sparky discusses the positive effects of Fluoxetine, the side effects, how he felt whilst on the medication, if it helped with his ADHD symptoms and anxiety! Shell starts another dose of Concerta and so clearly before you know it the conversation turns into rambling on how feel about IKEA!and.... back to meds!PROZAC, CONCERTA AND IKEA!Episode resourcesCheck out the website below to find useful linkshttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans!We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we have a VERY SPECIAL guest! We've been banging on about having guests on the podcast for ages and.... we finally did it. Our guest this week is none other than Alex Conner co- founder of https://www.adhdadult.uk/ and one half of the ADHD Adults Podcast.It was such an honor for us both to talk to Alex (Sparky when he had the chance because Shell was like a kid at Christmas) and also having him deal with our seriously unprofessional behaviour. It's a miracle it even happened to be honest, but we're both so grateful for his time and his personal reflections. We managed to quiz him on our ADHD nuances, Shells neurotic tendencies and discuss ADHD medication, is it safe? and discuss Alex's personal reflection on his experience with Vyvanse/ Elvanse. (Lisdexamfetamine) so far.Thanks for listening to us ramble!If your interested in attending the Seed talks mentioned, here's the link below. All three of us will be at the Birmingham one on the 18th Janhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-science-of-adhd-navigating-neurodiversity-in-a-neurotypical-world-tickets-451748240147?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Episode resourcesCheck out the website below to find all the useful links, how to contact Alex and James and listen to the Adult ADHD Podcasthttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

Happy new yearrrr to all of our listeners!!!!  *Sparky attempts to sing Auld Lang Syne and fails miserably!*It's been ONE whole year since we started this Podcast! So we thought in this episode we'll do a review of our year in 2022,  how it's been what's coming up on the pidcast and discuss our ADHD journey so far since finding about it all!Happy new year to all our listeners and thank you so much for all of your support and giving us last year. We really appreciate it. Have both wish you all the best and love for 2023!Thanks for listening to us ramble! Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

🎄It’s Christmassssssssssssssss!!!🎄and that can only mean one thing... lots of festivities and amazing food! However, the festive season can also be a stressful time of year for anyone so If your living with ADHD you may find it all overwhelming and challenging. In this episode were both committing to 3 pledges each that we're going (to try) and stick to this Christmas and New Year so we can survive the holiday season. Christmas is a time to celebrate and enjoy being with the people you love, so following through with these 6 pledges this Christmas is a sure fire way to make it more bearable and enjoyable. Hopefully some of these will help you too!Merry Christmas to all our listeners and thank you so much for all of your support and giving us your time this year. We really appreciate it. Have a great one!Any tips or advice you have for us - please contact us below!Thanks for listening to us ramble! Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

Everybody drifts off into a daydream from time to time, but for people with ADHD constant daydreaming can be a problem (and as usual it’s a big problem for us)This week we're putting a name to it... and we're taking about Maladaptive Daydreaming, what it is and why we do it. You don't have to have ADHD to experience Maladaptive Daydreaming, it can be because of various other reasons such as anxiety. We'll be sharing our and personal stories with day dreaming and highlighting awareness of it, because before we discovered this….we never really knew what it was. Until now, and we’re even day dreaming during episodes. Someone send help! 😅We'd love to heat your stories, and any tips or advice you have for us - please contact us below!Thanks for listening to us ramble! Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

It’s almost Christmasssssss!! And whilst we both absolutely love Christmas,  for those of us who suffer with ADHD the festive period can be a highly stressful time. Christmas requires a lot of executive planning,  and well…. we all know - we’re useless at that. It’s not unusual for our anxiety levels to be heightened which leads to last minute shopping trips (can anyone say, Xmas Eve), taking on wayyy too much, leaving things till the very last minute and our emotional reactions which can normally be (sort of) managed, seem out of control. In this episode we’ll be discussing our personal Christmas chaos stories and what we’re going to do this year to help manage our ADHD symptoms to be have a better more relaxed Christmas! Any tips or advice you have for us - please contact us below!Thanks for listening to us ramble! Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week were discussing the ADHD medication Concerta. It's Shell's first week on Concerta so Sparky takes to the mic to question Shell on how she’s been feeling since starring on the medication, all positives, the negatives and what the overall experience has been like so far on Concerta.We also touch upon the differences between Concerta and Elvanse/ Vyvanse, whilst making a very surprising discovery about one of the medications.Thanks for listening to us ramble! Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! We upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

This week we were following on from our episodes on inattention and discussing the symptoms of Hyperactivity and impulsivity in adult ADHD. We'll give a couple of examples of the things we do that you may find relatable. Part 3/3Please get in touch with your funny adhd memes and story’s, we’d love to hear from you. All our contact information is below 👇 Episode resourcesList of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/If you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! New episode every SUNDAYOur Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss more about ADHD medication. Shell discusses taking a higher dose of her Elvanse/ Vyvanse (ADHD medication) and what that feels like also we discuss all the side effects and what her plan is moving forward with medication. We’ll update you in further episodes as time goes on. Thanks for listening Episode resourcesThis website has loads of information on what to take to your GP should you be in the process of needing to see someone about ADHDhttps://www.adhdadult.uk/List of symptoms, diagnostic criteria for ADHD and further information:https://www.qandadhd.com/diagnostic-criteriaIf you identify with 5 symptoms on each list often, it may be something you want to speak to your doctor about.See you next week for another episode of shenanigans! New episode every SUNDAYWe upload a new episode every Sunday evening.Our Socialswww.adopaminekick.comFollow us on Instagramwww.instagram.com/adopaminekickLike us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/adopaminekickEmail us: adopaminekick@gmail.com