The Attention Seeking Podcast

In this episode comedian and ADHDer, Alistair Barrie, chats about life as a comedian, relationships and parenthood.To follow Alistair Barrie's comedy use the following links:www.alistairbarrie.comTwitter: @AlistairBarrie    Facebook: AlistairBarrieInstagram: @alistairbarrie   BlueSky: alistairbarrieTikTok: @alistairbarrie       YouTube: AlistairBarrie To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

In this episode, The Attention Seeking Podcast welcomes successful TV producer, presenter and media personality, RICHARD BACON.  From his Hollywood home, Richard openly discusses the diagnosis he received in his 40s, the gifts his ADHD brings him and his experience.  Including some insights from his wife, Rebecca, this episode delves into various elements of ADHD.  In a really open and light-hearted positive discussion, Richard candidly shares his understanding of  what his diagnosis means to him, some of the common traits he experiences daily and how he enjoys using elements of ADHD in his creative media work.To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

A short info guide to common paradoxical traits of adults with ADHD or VAST - based on a chapter from the book: ADHD 2.0 (Hallowell and Ratey)To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

A short infobite on two neural networks in the brain: The Task Positive Network and the Default Mode Network.We explain the ways ADHD brains can easily get stuck spiralling and ruminating in the DMN with negative results, and we consider how to avoid this happening.Info sourced from ADHD 2.0 - a book by Doctors Hallowell and RateyHighly recommended reading!To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

This is a short infobite about Information Overload that we all suffer today and how it affects our focus.Most info sourced from Johann Hari's book "Stolen Focus"To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

A short info bite on Daily Digital Distractions and their effect on focusMany facts are taken from Johann Hari's book  "Stolen Focus"To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g

A teaser trailer for a very special episode, where we are joined by TV producer and Trans-Atlantic TV presenter RICHARD BACON.To follow and subscribe to the video podcast on youtube use the channel link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBRoLApcQVzAcFpLq5wm1g