ADHD Chatter

Dr. Samantha Hiew is an ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in Medical Sciences and lived experience of being AuDHD.

In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of masking Autism, the identity crisis that can follow a late diagnosis, why making friends can feel so difficult, and how to find your true self after years of pretending to be someone you're not.

If you've ever felt different, misunderstood, or like you don't know who you really are, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

01:28 Why Autism Often Goes Unnoticed


03:22 My Emotional Reaction To An Autism Diagnosis


04:59 The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About


07:18 Processing A Late Autism Diagnosis


11:39 Why Traits Can Feel Stronger After Diagnosis


12:59 The Hidden Cost Of Masking AuDHD


16:40 How To Find Yourself Again


20:32 Tiimo Advert


23:12 Why Making Friends Is So Difficult


25:39 Finding Love As An AuDHDer


30:57 The Stages Of AuDHD Acceptance

35:50 Audience questions

Visit Sam’s website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com

Find Sam on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/

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Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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Dr Alex George is an ADHD and OCD specialist (he's been diagnosed with both!) and one of the most renowned voices in the ADHD space.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

01:33 The overlap between ADHD & OCD

10:45 How OCD kills people

12:42 How ADHD masks OCD

14:51 ADHD Explained

14:40 Tiimo advert

16:07 Traits of ADHD and OCD

24:48 Audience questions

FInd Dr Alex on Instragam 👉 https://www.instagram.com/dralexgeorge/?hl=en

Visit Dr Alex’s website 👉 https://www.dralexgeorge.net

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Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber
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Professor Gina Rippon is a revolutionary Autism specialist . Having written multiple books on the topic, Gina Rippon PHD shares the ultimate guide to live as a woman with autism.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer 

01:20 Why Gina wrote ‘The Lost Girls Of Autism’

04:57 What female autism looks like

07:06 The link between autism and depression 

08:54 What age to girls start masking

11:22 Why autistic girls are bullied 

14:44 The emotional toll of masking 

17:33 Autism and abusive relationships 

18:38 How women react to a diagnosis 

23:13 Is female autism harder than male autism 

24:44 Tiimo advert 

26:05 Why plans changing causes panic

33:12 AuDHD (when you have ADHD and autism)

43:36 The key to thriving with autism 

45:46 How hormones impact autism 

54:29 Groundbreaking new autism research 

57:58 Audience questions 

01:03:22 A letter to my younger self 

Find Gina on LinkedIn 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gina-rippon-33287819

Buy ‘The Lost Girls Of Autism’ 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Girls-Autism-Autistic-Research-ebook/dp/B0CX7G2BZW

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Producer: Timon Woodward 

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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Dr Helen Wall has over 25 years experience in improving the lives of women.

As a menopause specialist with a keen interest in ADHD, she’s dedicated to helping women cope with menopause.Correction: The video states that Helen is an ADHD specialist with 25 years experience in the ADHD space. This is incorrect. Helen is a menopause specialist with 25 years experience as a doctor in the NHS.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

01:38 The struggles of female ADHD

03:17 The toll of undiagnosed ADHD

14:13 Do ADHD women deserve an apology

16:38 Most memorable diagnosis reactions

19:45 Tiimo advert

21:06 The truth about hormones and ADHD

25:11 The truth about ADHD and the menopause

34:05 A message of hope for ADHD women

37:10 Audience questions

44:04 A letter to my younger self

Visit Helen’s website 👉 https://tvhealthdoctor.com

Order Helen’s book 👉 https://lnk.to/menopauseandadhd

Find Helen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/doctorhelenwall/

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Producer: Timon Woodward 

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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Dr Khurram is a world renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and author of Explaining AuDHD. He’s here to explain the emotional toll of undiagnosed AuDHD.

In tribute to Adam 💚

Dr Khurram on LinkedIn 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-khurram-sadiq

Dr Khurram’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explaining-AuDHD-Guide-Autism-ADHD/dp/1804369489

Dr Khurram on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/fomosapien666/?hl=en

Book to see Dr Khurram in clinic:

For an ADHD assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/in-person-adhd-assessment/

For an Autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-autism-assessment/

For a combined ADHD and autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/
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