Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal interview, Paul Drayton opens up about his journey through ADHD, addiction, recovery and the process of finally discovering his authentic self.Paul reflects on his life in the public eye, his marriage to Alan Carr, his friendship with Adele and the challenges of finding his own identity while being the partner of a hugely successful public figure. He also talks openly about his late ADHD diagnosis and how understanding himself better changed the way he viewed his past.In this video, we discuss:Paul's experience with ADHD and addiction.His journey through recovery and mental health challenges.Life and identity during his marriage to Alan Carr, including his friendship with the music artist Adele.People-pleasing and learning to put himself first.Finding self-compassion and his authentic self.Resilience, recovery and what comes next.Paul is the author of Ride or Die Trying, with profits from the book going to dog charities.Paul's Instagram: @pauldrayton1Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ride-Trying-before-during-laughter/dp/1918428441🎧 Podcast version of this video: (http://www.buzzsprout.com/2067601)🌐 Website: (https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk)If you find this video helpful, please do LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content like this. It really helps the channel and means a lot, thank you!✅ If anything in this video resonates with you or brings up something you'd like to explore further and you're thinking about therapy, I'd love to hear from you. You're very welcome to get in touch with me via my website (https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk) to find out more or to arrange an initial conversation.📖 My book *Finding a Balanced Connection* is available on Amazon here: (https://mybook.to/Z8i2)**My FREE personal development course 'Life Unlimited: 10 Steps to Real Change' is now available on this channel in a playlist on the homepage.**Whether you're looking to move through anxiety, stress, depression, chronic anger, addictive behaviour, co-dependency, narcissism, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship problems, feeling stuck, lost or lacking in purpose – or simply want to experience more happiness, contentment and fulfilment in your life – this free course is carefully designed to help you do that.'Life Unlimited' Course testimonials include:*"John-Paul's course Life Unlimited more than lives up to its promise as a practical and accessible guide to making meaningful, positive changes in your life. He takes you on a clear path towards self-awareness and self-acceptance, helping you to set healthy boundaries in your relationships with others."*and*"The course is packed with valuable content, yet John-Paul's warm, non-judgemental style makes it feel more as if a friend is sharing some wonderful wisdom. 100% recommend."*Support the showIf there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

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