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ADHD Chatter

Alex Partridge 212 Episodes Oct 19, 2026

Alex Partridge hosts a podcast exploring ADHD through conversations with experts, celebrities, and psychiatrists. He shares his personal journey from childhood anxiety to an adult ADHD diagnosis, aiming to normalize neurodiversity. Each episode offers insights and reassurance that those with ADHD are not broken, just different.

Episodes

5 Newly Discovered Physical Signs Of Autism & ADHD
5 Newly Discovered Physical Signs Of Autism & ADHD Oct 19, 2026 3859 Why do so many people with ADHD and autism experience chronic pain, unexplained exhaustion and hypermobility? In this episode, ADHD and autism expert Nick Potter explores the surprising connections between neurodivergence and physical health, from fibromyalgia and easy bruising to interoception and why ADHD and autism have historically been overlooked in women. Chapters: 00:47 The
No.1 Autism Expert: The Darkest Side Of Autism Nobody Talks About | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
No.1 Autism Expert: The Darkest Side Of Autism Nobody Talks About | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen Oct 12, 2026 4834 Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a British clinical psychologist and world-renowned expert on autism. In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, we explore the hidden struggles of being autistic, from the loneliness of feeling different and the emotional cost of masking to the link between autism, addiction and mental health. We uncover why autistic people can see patterns others m
The 14 Day Meal Plan That Turns ADHD Into A Superpower! | Dr. Jolene Brighten
The 14 Day Meal Plan That Turns ADHD Into A Superpower! | Dr. Jolene Brighten Oct 7, 2026 444 I wish I knew about this 14 day meal plan years ago. It changes everything. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and leading voice in women’s health and hormones. Dr. Brighten’s Book ADHD & Women: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/ Dr. Brighten’s Website: https://drbrighten.com Dr. Brighten’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten Dr. Brighten
Brain Expert: THIS Common Food Turns ADHD Into A Superpower, It's In Your Cupboard!
Brain Expert: THIS Common Food Turns ADHD Into A Superpower, It's In Your Cupboard! Oct 5, 2026 3618 Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and leading voice in women’s health and hormones. In this episode, she joins Alex to explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD, hormones, the immune system, pregnancy, postpartum changes, PMDD and perimenopause, and why so many women are still being misunderstood by conventional medicine. Chapters: 00:00 The
After 5,000 ADHD Assessments, I Noticed This Scary Pattern...
After 5,000 ADHD Assessments, I Noticed This Scary Pattern... Sep 28, 2026 2171 This episode has been paid for by Focused. It contains an advert for their ADHD assessments. Almost one year on, Danielle Mulligan, Focused Clinical Lead and ADHD Nurse Practitioner, returns to the podcast to discuss how assessment and support for ADHD is changing. Get a discount on your ADHD assessment at Focused -- use the code 'CHATTER' at checkout   https://uk.focused.cl
5 Signs of Nervous System Healing (That Don't Feel Like Healing!) | Dr Jacob Ambrose
5 Signs of Nervous System Healing (That Don't Feel Like Healing!) | Dr Jacob Ambrose Sep 21, 2026 3085 Clinical psychologist, therapist and ADHD expert Dr Jacob Ambrose returns to explore what a dysregulated nervous system really looks like, why anxiety and hypervigilance can become your normal, and what happens when you finally begin to feel safe. We discuss why rest can initially feel uncomfortable, the difference between being perceptive and hypervigilant, why rejection can feel so personal
No.1 Autism Expert: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Autistic Women
No.1 Autism Expert: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Autistic Women Sep 14, 2026 2910 Professor Gina Rippon is a revolutionary Autism specialist . Having written multiple books on the topic, Gina Rippon PHD shares the ultimate guide to spotting autism in high masking autistic women. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:19 How Autism Can Be Hidden — Even From Yourself 03:25 Are You Socialising… or Performing? 05:10 Masking Can Start Earlier Than You Think 07:20 Why Making F
Why ADHD People Procrastinate (And 4 Brain-Based Ways To Get Started)
Why ADHD People Procrastinate (And 4 Brain-Based Ways To Get Started) Sep 7, 2026 2268 Why does something as simple as replying to an email, doing the washing or starting a task feel almost impossible with ADHD? In this episode, leading ADHD advocate Hester Grainger reveals what’s really happening inside the ADHD brain when we procrastinate, and shares 4 practical, brain-based ways to finally get started. We also explore dopamine, motivation, shame, and what happens when years
Why Therapy Fails Autistic & ADHD People! (And How To ACTUALLY Heal) | Dr Judith Mohring
Why Therapy Fails Autistic & ADHD People! (And How To ACTUALLY Heal) | Dr Judith Mohring Aug 31, 2026 3544 Dr Judith Mohring is an award winning Cambridge-educated psychiatrist and psychotherapist specialising in ADHD, autism and mental health. In this episode, she explores why understanding yourself doesn’t always lead to healing, how overthinking can become a form of emotional avoidance, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself after years of masking. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:13 “
5 Signs You're A High-Masking Autistic With ADHD (AuDHD Expert Explains)
5 Signs You're A High-Masking Autistic With ADHD (AuDHD Expert Explains) Aug 24, 2026 4161 In this episode, I sit down with award-winning psychiatrist Dr Asif Bachlani to explore what it really feels like to live with both ADHD and autism. We uncover 5 hidden signs of masking AuDHD, the contradictions that can make life feel exhausting, the loneliness of feeling different, and the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis later in life. Dr Asif also shares the assessment he’ll nev
Autism Expert: What Autistic Masking Feels Like From The Inside
Autism Expert: What Autistic Masking Feels Like From The Inside Aug 17, 2026 3683 Dr Martin Brunet has 25 years experience as a NHS GP. He has a special interest in Autism and ADHD and is the author of the best selling book entitled ‘Make Your Worry Make Sense’. In this episode, Dr Martin Brunet explores the hidden reality of autistic masking, why it starts, what it feels like, and the long-term impact it can have on identity, relationships and wellbeing. We discuss the su
No. 1 Autism Professor: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Adults!
No. 1 Autism Professor: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Adults! Aug 10, 2026 3981 Dr. Luke Beardon is a leading autism researcher, author and senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University who has spent more than 30 years working alongside autistic people and their families. In this episode, Luke reveals what autism can actually feel like from the inside, from masking and rehearsing conversations to sensory overwhelm, burnout and the exhaustion of constantly trying to fit in

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