Episode 7 - Adult ADHD: A Woman's Perspective
On this week's episode Archie is joined by Fran Verner. Fran speaks candidly about her life living with ADHD and also as a parent raising a teenage daughter with ADHD. Fran also talks about her journey to seeking a diagnosis through to her experience of taking ADHD medication which she has used in combination with other alternative therapies.
1 Aug 202247min
Episode 6 - ADHD in the Workplace with Tina Squire
On this episode Archie is joined by Tina Squire. Tina has had a successful career working in Corporate Sales & Human Resources for a number of years before leaving the corporate world to become a Certified ADHD Coach. Tina herself is diagnosed with Adult ADHD. Archie and Tina are discussing about ADHD in the workplace covering aspects such as disclosing about an ADHD diagnosis to the employer, reasonable adjustments in the workplace, employee's rights, legislation and law such as the Equality Act 2010 and a lot more themes which tend to come up particularly when thinking about neurodiversity in the workplace. They also discuss about ADHD coaching therapy with a particular emphasis on Adults. Tina's contact email is tinasquire@gmail.com for anyone who wishes to contact her directly and find out more about some of the aspects discussed on this podcast or to find out more about her ADHD Coaching Therapy services.
26 Jul 20221h 1min
Episode 5 - Adult ADHD (The Male Perspective)
On this episode Archie is joined by Les Steed and Arthur Butcher who were both diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as adults. Les and Arthur share their story about their journey which eventually led them to seeking a diagnosis in their late 20s. Les and Arthur's stories do resinate with a number of adults who have lived with the condition for many years dating back to childhood before undergoing an ADHD assessment. Les and Arthur do also speak candidly about some of the social aspects of ADHD which do bring about some challenges and how they have tried to overcome them. We also discuss about some of the barriers which prevent male adults in particular from seeking an ADHD diagnosis or putting themselves forward for an assessment.
21 Jun 20221h 8min
Episode 4 - Education & SEND with Guest Zoe Marsden
On this episode Archie is joined by Zoe Marsden who is an Assistant Head of Wellbeing and SENDCo a private secondary school in Surrey. Archie and Zoe discuss about Special Educational Needs particularly focusing on students who have neurodiverse needs such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition and Dyslexia.
21 Jun 20221h 2min
Episode 3 - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with Fintan O'Regan
On this episode, Archie is joined by Fintan O'Regan, an ex-head teacher, trainer and special educational needs and disabilities consultant. Fintan J. O'Regan was Head of the only specialist school in the UK for teaching and managing ADHD. He is also Education Director of ADD Information Services, the national parent support group for children and families concerned with ADHD issues.Archie and Fintan's discussion focuses on supporting young people with ADHD, autism and learning disabilities. For more information please email fjmoregan@aol.com or visit his website https://www.fintanoregan.com/
27 Mai 202257min
Episode 2 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation and ADHD
On this episode Archie is joined by Emma Ketley, an internationally registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health Practice. Emma is also an ADHD Coach in training. Archie and Emma’s discussion was centred around the following topics:Emotional Dysregulation Rejection Sensitivity DysphoriaADHD Coaching Therapy Emma is presently accepting clients for 50minute weekly or biweekly 1:1 ADHD coaching sessions through Zoom or Google Meet. If you're interested, please contact Emma via email: EBETrainingandtherapy@gmail.com
5 Apr 202247min
Episode 1 - ADHD & Relationships
On this episode, Archie Chimanayi is joined by Dr Joy Mueller, a Counselling Psychologist. Dr Mueller was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Our topic of discussion on this episode is about relationships and ADHD. For many people, the relationships formed with family, partners, children, friends and colleagues are important and rewarding. They are the primary things that provide support, wellbeing, a sense of belonging and self-worth.Many people with ADHD have these positive relationships but have to work hard at maintaining them because of their ADHD symptoms.
18 Feb 202250min
