What does is feel like to live with both ADHD and autism? What are the most common signs of AuDHD? What is an AuDHD person looking for from the world? Dr Khurram Sadik is the world’s leading AuDHD expert (his TED talks have been viewed millions of times!), and the author of Explaining AuDHD.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The subtle differences between ADHD, autism and AuDHD

The consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD

How to spot a child with AuDHD

The AuDHD differences between male and female

And so much more!

00:00 Trailer

00:51 Dedication

00:59 You’ve decided to dedicate yourself to a life of psychiatry. Why?

05:03 Describe the conflicting characteristics of ADHD and Autism?

14:53 The consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD

17:18 Tiimo advert

19:27 Why a child might be misunderstood as ‘naughty’

22:09 Does the education system accommodates neurodiversity?

27:49 What effect can feeling ostracised have on a developing brain

32:59 How to spot a person who’s unable to communicate their wants and needs

39:16 Is there a beauty in being different?

43:39 What does "spectrum" mean?

48:18 Should ‘being obsessed’ make us feel shame

52:30 The people you treat, is there a common thread of insecurity and the root of it

59:53 The battle against stigma

01:01:39 ADHD item segment (Dobby)

01:05:44 The ADHD agony aunt (Washing machine of woes)

01:10:31 Defined differences between the diagnosis of ADHD between male and female?

01:14:46 Can someone be too young to be diagnosed with a Neurodiergent condition?

01:16:28 Common misdiagnoses of ADHD and Autism

01:17:58 What is a neurodivergent person looking for from the world

01:21:58 Is there a connection between ADHD, Autism and addiction?

01:27:36 The science of hyper focus interruption rage

01:30:24 How to stop your addictions

01:37:53 A letter from the previous guest

01:39:12 Behind the scenes

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Producer: Timon Woodward

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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Ellie Middleton is an activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering neurodivergent people to thrive. Ellie's story is tragically relatable, but also full of hope, insight and wisdom.

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Are you sensitive to rejection? Does a tiny criticism cause an internalised sadness or externalised rage? Is it causing havoc in your life and relationships? Don’t worry, you're not alone, and there is a solution.

Dr James Kustow is a leading Harley Street psychiatrist and an adult ADHD expert. James also wrote the best selling book entitled How To Thrive With Adult ADHD.

00:00 Trailer

01:04 Dedication

01:12 How RSD feels in our body

04:18 RSD visual analogies

07:05 How RSD shows in your patients

18:52 Tiimo advert

21:44 How to manage RSD when your family triggers you

26:50 How alcohol affects emotional regulation

29:54 Some common family events that trigger RSD, and how to manage them

35:01 Can loneliness be a trigger for RSD

37:21 Will RSD ever be a medical diagnosis

40:59 What common social interactions might cause RSD that a Neurotypical person might be able to ignore?

44:39 Are RSD and "people pleasing" connected?

45:44 Can RSD manifest in subtle ways that we don’t notice

51:14 The RSD item (an orb)

52:52 The ADHD agony aunt (How to manage family disagreements)

56:29 How to find your passion

58:09 How RSD shows up at work (and how to manage it)

01:00:11 Managing RSD in romantic relationships

01:03:47 Does RSD present differently in different sexes?

01:05:07 Can RSD get that bad that someone might want to end their life?

01:06:26 Can RSD dip into the realm of paranoia?

01:07:43 Why some people are never affected by rejection

01:08:49 Should we believe everything our super sharp ADHD intuition tells us?

01:11:43 3 tips on how we can we manage our RSD

01:15:17 Is there a reframing of RSD to be a positive thing?

01:18:04 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)

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Note: Before the interview begun, Dr James Kustow made it clear that the concept of RSD in ADHD is only anecdotal and that there are currently no studies to support what is discussed in this conversation.

Producer: Timon Woodward

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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