A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
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A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Talk ADHD, Matt and Andrew delve into the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD during the titration process of treatment. They discuss the importance of understanding ADHD symptoms, the role of sleep and rest, and strategies for managing executive dysfunction. The conversation emphasizes the significance of support systems, accountability, and motivation in treatment, as well as the necessity of integrating new routines into daily life. The hosts encourage listeners to ask questions and understand the reasoning behind their treatment plans to foster a more effective journey towards managing ADHD. In this conversation, Matt and Andrew discuss the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, particularly during the titration phase of medication. They emphasize the importance of reframing tasks as choices rather than additional burdens, the need for simplicity in strategies, and the acceptance of mistakes as part of the learning process. The discussion highlights the significance of owning one's journey towards change and the necessity of creating manageable routines to facilitate success.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 Understanding ADHD and Patient Challenges
03:26 The Importance of Sleep and Rest
08:17 Strategies for Managing Executive Dysfunction
08:59 The Role of Support Systems
10:54 Accountability and Motivation in Treatment
13:28 The Process of Titration and Expectations
16:03 Understanding the Why Behind Treatment
18:52 Integrating New Routines into Daily Life
26:51 Understanding ADHD and Task Management
30:51 Reframing Tasks as Choices
35:28 Keeping It Stupidly Simple: Strategies for Success
40:20 Learning from Mistakes and Accepting Imperfection
48:52 Owning the Process of Change
Contact Divergenceuk.org for assessments and diagnosis:
https://divergenceuk.org
Divergenceuk.org have a 70% Shared Care agreement acceptance rate.
Contact Matt for Consultancy, workplace training or 1-2-1 Mentoring:
https://thinkneurodiversity.com
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