I'm ADHD! No You're Not

Comedian, broadcaster and author Sue Perkins joins I’m ADHD! No You’re Not to discuss her brand new audiobook, Attention Please: Tales from a Distracted Mind , and the reality of living with ADHD. From the relentless inner voice she calls “the Terminator” to the shame, self doubt and overwhelm that can come with ADHD, Sue opens up about the experience of trying to make sense of her own mind and why she wants to be understood, not medicalised. An honest, funny and moving conversation about neurodivergence, self acceptance and learning to live with your brain rather than fight against it. Sue Perkins will also be heading out on tour with her stand-up show, The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins , from January to April 2027. Get your tickets here: https://www.sueperkinslive.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proud ADHD-Lister Sarah Cawood joins us for an honest conversation about late diagnosis, navigating ADHD and menopause, and the questions she’s asking about neurodivergence in her daughter. Plus, she takes us behind the scenes of 90s live TV, from ladette culture to drugs on set. Photography by Jenny Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it like having a head full of bees? Nish Kumar opens up about his late ADHD diagnosis, anxiety, therapy and the chaotic mind of a comedian, as he finally starts making sense of what’s been going on inside his head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Pegg joins us to talk about his new ADHD diagnosis and what it has made him realise about himself. We get into creativity, hyperfocus, mental health and whether ADHD was hiding in the characters he wrote all along, from Shaun to Sergeant Nicholas Angel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back for Season 6! This week, as we kick off ADHD Awareness Month, we’re joined by Bradley Riches to talk about overcoming mutism, finding his voice and learning to communicate in his own way. We discuss Bradley’s experiences growing up autistic, his acting career, acceptance, and why there isn’t one “right” way to communicate. Bradley also shares his thoughts on normalising different neurospicy communication styles and making space for people to express themselves in ways that work for them. Find Bradley’s new book, Autistically Me , here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808852/autistically-me-by-bradley-riches/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our landmark 60th episode, we’re joined by the brilliantly candid Sarina and Roger Taylor. In this, Roger Taylor’s first-ever podcast appearance, they open up about late ADHD diagnosis, the realities of masking, and the practical strategies that help them navigate daily life, from medication and mindfulness to lists, routines, and even Sarina’s famous “beans” system. We explore the emotional side of late diagnosis, the importance of support and self-acceptance, and how neurodivergence can shape both struggle and strength. It’s an intimate, high-profile, and very special conversation with plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a few surprises along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of I’m ADHD! No You’re Not , Dan Harris joins us with his non-speaking autistic son Joshie for a heartfelt, funny, and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to navigate a world built for neurotypical communication. Dan shares the realities of parenting, advocacy, and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This wek, we’re joined by the wonderfully insightful Dr Nighat Arif for a wide-ranging conversation about women’s health, ADHD, perimenopause, medical misinformation and the realities of navigating the NHS. We cover brain fog and hormone shifts to the dangers of TikTok health myths and the importance of being believed by your doctor. We also dig into the overlap between ADHD, dyslexia and hormonal change, why women’s symptoms are so often missed or misread, and how to advocate for yourself in a 10-minute GP appointment. Along the way, there are laughs, honest reflections and plenty of myth-busting from one of the UK’s most trusted medical voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant comedian and actor John Thomson, who opens up for the first time about his ADHD diagnosis, his experience of adoption, and the complex trauma that shaped so much of his life. From school struggles and hyperactivity to fame, addiction, sobriety, and the search for understanding, John speaks with honesty, warmth, and plenty of laughs about what it really means to live with ADHD. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Joly has spent his career making the world laugh — but has he spent his whole life accidentally thriving on anxiety, chaos, and what he cheerfully calls his "secret sauce"? In this brilliantly funny and surprisingly moving episode, Dom opens up about growing up in war-torn Lebanon, his son's possible ADHD diagnosis, his complicated relationship with the word "normal," and why his wife has been telling him to see someone for years. He came on as a question mark, but which buzzer did he end up pressing? Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning broadcaster and podcaster Shaun Keaveny joins the show for a brilliantly funny, deeply relatable conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, radio, parenthood, and the art of appearing far more organised than you really are. Shaun reflects on discovering his own ADHD through his son's diagnosis, why life suddenly became "too many variables," and how years of masking accidentally turned him into an exceptionally charming broadcaster. As it turns out, talking for four minutes, playing a song, and receiving a tiny dopamine reward is basically the perfect ADHD job. Funny, thoughtful, and packed with radio gold, this is Shaun Keaveny at his very best. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, trailblazing comedian, actor, writer and endurance athlete Suzy Eddie Izzard joins the conversation. From choosing her own name as a child to embracing being gender fluid, Suzy speaks candidly about rejecting rigid labels and “dead names,” and why, for her, identity has never been fixed or simple. With humour and clarity, she explores the shifting language around gender and the importance of removing shame while acknowledging just how confusing that journey can be for others too. It’s a conversation about difference, resilience, and doing life your own way. From identity to endurance, Suzy shows what’s possible when you stop trying to fit the mould - and just keep going. Funny, honest, and full of energy, this is about building a life that actually fits you. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Mine & Paul are joined by actor, author and AuDH’D’er Kimberley Nixon. In this deeply moving episode, Kimberley reveals how postnatal OCD took over her life after the birth of her son - turning everyday moments into overwhelming, fear-driven rituals. Kimberley reflects on the fear of judgement, stigma, and misunderstanding that can prevent women from seeking help, and discusses what needs to change within healthcare and wider society. Pre order Kimberley’s book here: https://linktr.ee/sheseemsfinetome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, addiction and child sexual abuse. If you would like support with anything discussed in this episode, please visit our help hub for resources: https://www.imadhdnoyourenot.com/help-hub/ Joe Tracini is an award-winning comedian, Sunday Times bestselling author, and one of the most honest voices in the conversation around mental health. But this isn't a tidy recovery story. Joe sits down with Mine and Paul to talk about growing up as a child performer while his mum had a breakdown and his dad was absent. The years that followed saw Joe’s relationship with drugs and alcohol take over. 14 years of sobriety and soul searching later led him to a BPD diagnosis that finally gave him something to address, and an ADHD diagnosis that only came in 2025. It's raw, it's funny, it's one of the most remarkable conversations the podcast has ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a searingly honest conversation with Mine and Paul, Gary Numan reflects on a childhood of expulsions, canings and the creeping realisation that he wasn't unlikeable, he was just wired differently. He talks about fatherhood, emotional dysregulation and his neurodivergent household. Oh, and David Bowie had him thrown out of a room once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of I'm ADHD! No You’re Not, Mine & Paul sit down with 16-year-old podcaster and schoolboy Daniel Evans. Daniel isn’t talking about ADHD from a distance, he’s right in the middle of it, navigating school, friendships, expectations, and his own mind in real time. The conversation gets into what it actually feels like growing up neurodivergent today - the pressure to fit into a system that doesn’t work for you, the frustration of being misunderstood, and the constant mental noise that never really switches off. Daniel opens up about diagnosis, medication, burnout, and those days where everything feels too much, alongside the moments where things click and you feel unstoppable. Listen to Daniel’s podcast by searching for ‘The Danifesto’ or by following this link: https://podfollow.com/1853271462 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's played one of TV's most beloved midwives for over a decade - but until now, nobody knew Helen George has ADHD. In this exclusive episode, the Call the Midwife star opens up for the very first time about her diagnosis, why she waited four years to start medication, the chaos of ADHD parenting, and what it's like masking while acting in one of the world's most watched dramas. Welcome back to I’m ADHD! No You’re Not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the final episode of series 4, Paul and Mine welcome the legendary Alison Moyet - the unmistakable voice behind Yazoo and one of the defining artists of the 80s alongside contemporaries like Depeche Mode - for a profoundly honest exploration of creativity, identity and neurodivergence. Alison reflects on growing up dyslexic in the 70s, feeling out of place, and discovering in later life that ADHD had been the invisible thread running through her childhood, her career, and even her early days emerging from the Essex electronic scene. She talks candidly about parenting neurodivergent children, navigating education systems that didn’t understand her, and how finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis helped her forgive decades of self-blame. Alison’s storytelling is warm, self-aware and richly human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, punk icon John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) joins the mayhem, bringing his razor-sharp wit, childhood stories of meningitis and memory loss, brutal nun-schooling, empathy, pain, humour, drugs, love, loss, and a lifetime of refusing to sit neatly in anyone’s box - especially not one labelled ADHD. Part interview, part therapy session, and part verbal battle, this episode shows a side of John Lydon most people have never seen: tender, reflective, philosophical, and fiercely funny - even when he’s derailing every question Mine tries to ask. Never Mind the B*******, here’s the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.