You're Wrong About ADHD

• BONUS: What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves

  In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie look back at what growing up with undiagnosed ADHD was really like, and what they wish they could go back and tell their younger selves.From the frustration and shame of not understanding why things felt harder, to the relief of finally realising their brains were simply wired differently. They talk about parenting with ADHD, breaking unhelpful cycles, and the power of kindness towards your past self. Sam and Katie open up about the moments that shaped them- and the lessons they’d pass on now.New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Wednesday and Friday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]’re Wrong About ADHD is made in association with APX Content Ventures.

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• The ADHD Taskforce Report: £17 Billion Lost and a System in Crisis

  This week, Sam and Katie unpack the landmark government report on ADHD services in England and what it reveals about the system’s failures, costs, and opportunities for change.They’re joined by Professor Anita Thapar, one of the UK’s leading experts in child and adolescent psychiatry and Chair of the Independent ADHD Taskforce. Together they explore why ADHD can no longer be treated as a niche condition, how underdiagnosis has left thousands without support, and what needs to happen next to fix it.From early intervention and education reform to tackling the £17 billion cost of neglect, this conversation lays out a hopeful roadmap for what proper ADHD care could look like and why it’s time for action, not waiting lists.New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Wednesday and Friday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]’re Wrong About ADHD is made in association with APX Content Ventures.

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• BONUS: ADHD Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

  In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam sit down with Chartered Psychologist Dr Lindsey Roberts to take on some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about ADHD.From the outdated belief that it only affects hyperactive children, to the harmful idea that it’s caused by poor parenting, they explore where these myths come from, why they persist, and the damage they can do. Lindsey also shares her own late ADHD diagnosis, the life-changing impact of medication, and the urgent need for more compassion, awareness and workplace inclusion.With warmth, honesty and plenty of straight-talking, this is a myth-busting conversation that challenges stigma, sets the record straight, and reminds us why understanding ADHD matters for everyone.New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Wednesday and Friday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]’re Wrong About ADHD is made in association with APX Content Ventures.

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• Listener Letters: Motivation, Burnout and Finding Your Way After Diagnosis

  In this episode, Sam and Katie open the inbox to read your messages, answer your questions, and reflect on the moments that connect us all. From family tensions and late diagnoses to burnout, self-compassion and rediscovering who you are once the dust settles after assessments.They talk about setting boundaries with difficult parents, how to find motivation when everything feels impossible, and what recovery from long-term burnout really looks like. There’s laughter, tears, and plenty of “me too” moments along the way- a reminder that ADHD is something we live with, not something that defines who we are.New episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Wednesday and Friday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]’re Wrong About ADHD is made in association with APX Content Ventures.

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• BONUS: Inside the ADHD Brain with Alex Conner and James Brown

  In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie sit down with Alex Conner and James Brown, scientists, advocates and co-hosts of The ADHD Adults podcast, to unpack the real science behind ADHD.Together they explore the myths, the messy truth and the emotional realities that don’t always make the headlines. From late diagnoses and internalised shame to emotional dysregulation and medication, Alex and James open up about their own experiences and why understanding the evidence can be life changing.They discuss how friendship and honesty can make the difference between surviving and thriving, why there’s no single version of ADHD, and what it really means to accept your brain as it is.Find out more about Alex Conner and James Brown’s book ADHD Unpacked hereNew episodes of You're Wrong About ADHD are available every Wednesday and Friday. Got a question or story for the team? Send it to [email protected]’re Wrong About ADHD is made in association with APX Content Ventures.

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