You're Wrong About ADHD

Is the government taking ADHD seriously?

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, one of the leading voices on ADHD in Westminster tells us the urgent changes she believes are needed for the future of diagnosis, tre...

Looking Back on 2025

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of 2025, Katie and Sam look back on a year of honest conversations about what it really means to live with ADHD. From the voices in our hea...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 12: The One Thing That CHANGES Christmas Day Forever

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The time has come... it's the final door of the ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season ea...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 11: Step Away from The Tat!

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it? We are almost at the end of The ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the seaso...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 10: How the French Exit Might Save Christmas

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. Every ...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 9: The Ultimate Emergency Kit

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The big day is fast approaching! It's time to open door nine of Sam and Katie's ADHDvent Calendar, the Christmas countdown designed to make the season...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 8: How Bulk Buying Saves Christmas

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The ADHDvent Calendar! It's Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. E...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 7: Can You Just Stop Buying Presents?!

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is fast approaching... we're on day seven of the ADHDvent Calendar! Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make th...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 6: The Gift of Saying No

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. Every ...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 5: Katie's Ultimate Christmas Day Hack

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to see what's behind door four of theThe ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 4: It's Time to STOP Fixing Christmas Lights!

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The ADHDvent Calendar! Door four of Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD b...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 3: The Big Christmas Decoration HACK

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's door three of the ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. Eve...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 2: Having THAT Difficult Conversation

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The ADHDvent Calendar, Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. Every ...

ADHDvent Calendar Door 1: The One Note That Saves Christmas

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The ADHDvent Calendar! Sam and Katie’s twelve episode Christmas countdown designed to make the season easier for ADHD brains. Every episo...

BONUS: How to stop Shoulds and Cannots shape your life?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie look back on their conversation with Aoife Hughes about the power of words and why the phrases we use around ADHD...

Stop Shoulding Yourself: The ADHD Language Fix That Changes Everything

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sam and Katie are joined by ADHD coach Aoife Hughes for a deep dive into something deceptively simple but surprisingly powerful- the words w...

BONUS: ADHD Self Talk- How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on Megan Nicola’s conversation about the inner voice that shapes so much of life with ADHD. They dig in...

Break Up with Your Inner Bully: ADHD and the Power of Self Talk

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, confidence speaker and mentor Megan Nicola joins Sam and Katie to explore one of the most universal yet least understood parts of ADHD- the...

BONUS: What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tel...

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

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

BONUS: ADHD Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

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

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 famil...

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

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 unpa...

ADHD and Emotions: Why Men Bottle It Up and How to Stop

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, author and ADHD coach Dr Tamara Rosier joins Sam and Katie to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of ADHD- emotional regulation- and...

BONUS: ADHD in Women, Labels and Language

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie reflects on Sam’s conversation with content creator Holly Morris, whose story explored what it really means to be label...

Holly Morris on ADHD and Why “Away with the Fairies” Deserves a Rethink

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, content creator and podcast host Holly Morris is here to unpack the phrase “away with the fairies” and what it really means for women w...

BONUS: Katrina Ridley - “I’m in the club”: Life after ADHD diagnosis

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie welcome back presenter Katrina Ridley, who joins them fresh from her ADHD assessment to share what happened next....

Life Before Diagnosis: Katrina Ridley on ADHD Awareness Month

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie sit down with presenter Katrina Ridley to explore what it’s like to live with ADHD symptoms before you have a diagnosis. Fo...

BONUS: ADHD and Anxiety in Kids- How to Spot It and Support Them

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam explores how ADHD and anxiety often show up together in children- sometimes long before anyone realises what’s really goi...

ADHD and Anxiety: Why Your Brain Won’t Switch Off (and How to Calm It)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie dive into one of the most common- and misunderstood- ADHD experiences: anxiety. Why do ADHD brains so often run in overdrive,...

BONUS: Parenting with ADHD- What We Wish We’d Known

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with midwife and ADHD specialist Laura Spence about the realities of pregnancy, bir...

ADHD and Pregnancy: What No One Tells You About Parenthood

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie dive into one of the most intense life transitions anyone can face: pregnancy and the early months of parenthood and how ADHD...

BONUS: ADHD and Working From Home- Why It’s Not the Perfect Solution

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with ADHD advocate and certified interior designer Kay Sargent about what truly mak...

Why Offices Are Failing Neurodivergent Brains

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie explore how the spaces we work in shape our focus, wellbeing and productivity- especially for ADHD and neurodivergent brains....

BONUS: University Life with ADHD

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with ADHD coach Stephanie Camilleri and open up about their own university experien...

Supporting ADHD Students at University

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie dive into one of the biggest transitions for ADHDers- leaving home and starting university. Why does it feel like falling off...

The ADHD Tips We’re Using Right Now

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie kick off Series 5 with a long overdue catch-up. Fresh from summer, they reflect on how their ADHD journeys have shifted over ...

Coming soon... Series 5!

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for Series 5 of You’re Wrong About ADHD! Join hosts Katie Breathwick and Sam Pittis as they continue to deep dive into what ADHD really ...

BITESIZE: ADHD Hacks for Concentration and Memory

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to stay focused or remember important details?You’re not alone- and with exam results season upon us, concentration and memory are on man...

BITESIZE: Getting Schools to Understand ADHD

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do if your child’s school is not giving them the support they need?With exam results season upon us, we know that school pressures- and...

BITESIZE: Managing ADHD Without Medication

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if medication is not an option- or simply not working?In this bitesize episode, Sam and Katie speak to Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, wh...

BITESIZE: ADHD and Sleep

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle to switch off at night, wake up groggy, or find your brain buzzing just when you should be winding down, you’re not alone.In this bi...

BITESIZE: ADHD Tips That Actually Work

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Post-it notes and smartwatches to breathing breaks and cold showers- this one’s full of practical strategies for busy, brilliant ADHD brains.In...

BITESIZE: Parenting with ADHD

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re navigating noisy mornings, dysregulated evenings or just trying to stay calm through the chaos, this one’s for you.In this bitesize...

BONUS: The ADHD Taskforce Report - Hope or Hype?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie unpack the new interim report from the NHS ADHD Taskforce and why it might actually be a bigger deal than it soun...

Stories from the Inbox: Late diagnoses, Grief and Growth

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up Series Four of You're Wrong About ADHD, Sam and Katie dive into the inbox to read your messages, answer your questions, and reflect on the ...

BONUS: Feeding the ADHD Brain- What’s Really Going On?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your ADHD symptoms could be eased just by changing how and when you eat?In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie speak with Annika Angelo, nutriti...

Why Is Eating Well So Hard When You Have ADHD?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam and Katie are joined by GP, nutritionist and AuDHDer Dr Helen Lawal to unpack why food and ADHD can be such a complicated mix. Fro...

BONUS: Reframing Your Story After Diagnosis

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your ADHD had been recognised years ago… how different could things have been?In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their powerful...

What If It Was ADHD All Along?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you realise the struggles you’ve carried for decades weren’t personal failures, but missed signs of ADHD?This week, Sam and Kati...

BONUS: Breaking the Scroll Cycle

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Gilly Kahn about ADHD, screen time, and social media-...

Is Screen Time Worsening Your ADHD?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your phone a lifeline, a trap - or maybe both - if you have ADHD?This week, Sam and Katie are joined by clinical psychologist, ADHD advocate and wr...

BONUS: How to Remember When Your Brain Won’t

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam get real about ADHD and memory- from forgotten birthdays to misplaced cars- and the practical, emotional, and occ...

ADHD Services Failing Black Women and Non-Binary People

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ADHD doesn’t look the way people expect it to, and what’s the cost when it gets missed?This week, Sam and Katie are joined by ps...

BONUS: Is Loving Me More Work?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with coach and podcast host Kate Moryoussef, exploring what it really means to love...

Can Understanding ADHD Save Your Relationship?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have someone in your life who has ADHD - or suspect they might - and are you wondering how to support them without losing yourself?This week, S...

BONUS: Late Diagnosis, Big Realisations

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt like you were just about managing, this conversation will make you feel seen.In this special bonus episode recorded live at The Po...

Why Are So Many People with ADHD Ending Up in Prison?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that a huge number of people in the UK’s prisons are neurodivergent- many undiagnosed, unsupported, and misunderstood?This week ...

BONUS: Your Questions Answered: ADHD in Women

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie are joined once again by psychologist, ADHD coach and author Dr Janina Maschke to answer your questions on ADHD i...

The Truth About ADHD in Women

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought “I’m just bad at coping” or “maybe it’s just me” this episode might be the lightbulb moment you’ve been waiting...

BONUS: Is It Time to Give Therapy a Go?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with therapist Clare Patterson, and open up about their own feelings around therapy...

Is Therapy the Missing Piece in Managing Your ADHD?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the “right” therapist or wondered whether therapy can actually help with ADHD, this episode is fo...

BONUS: Decluttering, Shame and Letting Go of the Shoulds

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah Bickers. From the emotional weight...

“Why Can’t I Just Tidy Up?” – Get Organised with Sarah Bickers

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is clutter so overwhelming when you have ADHD? In this episode, Katie and Sam dig into the chaos with professional organiser and ADHD coach Sarah ...

BONUS: Learning to Unmask and Live Authentically with ADHD

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of You’re Wrong About ADHD, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with neurodivergent specialist Mark Redwood about mask...

Masking ADHD: Why We Hide and How It Exhausts Us with Mark Redwood

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Sam explore the exhausting reality of masking ADHD traits and how it can lead to burnout. They share their own experiences of masking from a...

BONUS: The ADHD Revolution Has Already Begun

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie reflect on their conversation with Dr Nancy Doyle and why it left them feeling more hopeful than ever. From the m...

What If You're Not Broken? Redefining ADHD with Dr Nancy Doyle

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful opening to Series 4, Katie and Sam sit down with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within, to e...

Coming soon... Series 4!

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a brand-new series of You’re Wrong About ADHD! Join hosts Katie Breathwick and Sam Pittis as they continue their journey to unravel wh...

BONUS: The ADHD Backlash: What’s Really Going On?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Sam return to the mic to unpack the recent and controversial changes to benefits, including PIP and Access to Work, and what they mean for p...

From the Vault: How to avoid feeling overwhelmed at Christmas

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's come around again... Christmas! It can be really stressful. There are so many different things to think about, so many gifts to organise, food to...

BONUS: How to manage sensory overload

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the noises, lights and chaos of everyday life can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling drained and on edge. For Sam and Katie, awareness i...

Why am I so sensitive to sounds, lights and textures?

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Busy restaurants, crowded shops, noisy offices - everyday places that, for some of us, can feel totally overwhelming. A single loud noise, a bright li...

BONUS: The diagnostic process: The good, the bad and the latest technology

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Off the back of their conversation with Professor Peter Hill, Sam and Katie chat about what they've learnt about the current ADHD diagnostic process. ...

Is there a 'gold standard' for diagnosing ADHD?

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed experience, some people find it straightforward, while others face challenges. In this episode, Sam and Katie...

BONUS: Reasons to be hopeful: How science is helping ADHDers

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Science is coming through for ADHDers, and we're here for it. In this bonus episode, Sam and Katie unpack what they've learnt from their conversation ...

We speak to a neuroscientist about non-drug treatments

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for new ways to manage your ADHD? This week, Sam and Katie are joined by Professor Ellie Dommett, a neuroscientist leading The ADHD Research L...

BONUS: What we've learnt about ADHD and the risk of addiction

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Katie are back to chat about their fascinating talk with addiction specialist Dr Peter McCann. They discuss the tricky relationship between AD...

Why are ADHDers more likely to struggle with addiction?

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sam and Katie speak to Dr Peter McCann, a consultant psychiatrist specialising in addictions, to explore the link between ADHD and addictive...

BONUS: Access to Work: What it is and how it can help you

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're working with ADHD, here's a little-known secret that could change your work life: Access to Work. Designed to support people with physical a...

How to be a self starter with ADHD

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD according to The ADHD Foundation. This may be because people with ADHD tend to be highly creative and often driven to w...

BONUS: Can you avoid the ADHD Tax?

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam isn't prepared to accept the ADHD Tax for himself, though he acknowledges it's a challenge for others. Katie, on the other hand, thinks it's impos...

What is the real cost of having ADHD?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam and Katie explore the ADHD Tax - the hidden costs that come with having ADHD. It’s estimated that people with ADHD lose over £...

BONUS: A Listener Special: Sonya Barlow on being your best self

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got a message from entrepreneur and author Sonya Barlow who wanted to share her ADHD journey with us. Sonya moved to the UK from Pakistan when she ...

Is there a link between ADHD and trauma?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's lots of discussion around whether experiences like childhood trauma may be linked to ADHD. Some experts suggest that ADHD may be a coping mech...

BONUS: Knowledge is power

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Katie reflect on Monday's conversation with Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science Officer at Genius Within. It was a real ligh...

How common is it for ADHD and Autism to overlap?

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Katie want to find out more about the connection between ADHD and Autism. They speak to Professor Nancy Doyle, psychologist and Chief Science ...

BONUS: I'm fed up of trying to manage my ADHD

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to terms with ADHD is a real journey and managing it day in and day out can be exhausting. Sam has been struggling to come to terms with the re...

Coping strategies we swear by (and what we're still figuring out)

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing ADHD is an ongoing process and finding effective coping strategies is key. Sam and Katie have gathered lots of simple (but brilliant) ways to...

BONUS: Are you in a toxic relationship?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's episode, we heard from Leanne Maskell, founder of ADHD Works about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: the intense emotional reactions often ex...

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost everyone with ADHD experiences Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD, and it can impact everything from relationships to self-esteem. Sam and K...

BONUS: Why we're scared to try ADHD coaching

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's episode, we heard from Stephanie Camilleri from The ADHD Advocate who explained what ADHD coaching is all about and how it can really help...

ADHD coaching: What is it and how can it help?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One way some people manage their ADHD is by working with a specialised ADHD coach. But what exactly is it? Sam and Katie speak to Stephanie Camilleri,...

BONUS: Making changes - how easy is it?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's episode, we heard from money expert Maddy Alexander-Grout who shared lots of brilliant, ADHD-friendly tips for managing your money. But le...

Managing your money: Tips for budgeting and building healthy habits

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD can make it hard to manage money and stick to a budget. This week, Sam and Katie are joined by Maddy Alexander-Grout, personal finance journalist...

How to make your worklife actually work for you

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Managing ADHD at work? It's tough, but there are ways to make it work for you. This week Sam and Katie speak to Dr Fiona Peters from ADHD Entrepreneur...

A Listener Special: My friend has ADHD - how do I support him?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a "right" way to talk about ADHD? How can you support a friend with a recent diagnosis? What's the secret to managing impulsive behaviour? Th...

Meet Rich and Rox Pink aka @adhd_love_

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok stars and best-selling authors Rich and Rox Pink join Sam and Katie to share their experiences as a neurotypical-neurodiverse couple. Rox opens...

Can we PLEASE stop calling ADHD a trend

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Why are so many people being diagnosed with ADHD?" "Isn't it just an excuse for laziness?" "As far as I'm concerned it's just a TikTok trend!"These d...

Coming soon... Series 3!

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for Series 3 of You're Wrong About ADHD, kicking off next Monday 19th August, with new episodes out every week. Join Katie and Sam as they s...