ADHD Chatter

Can diet, gut health and peptides play a role in autism?

In this episode of ADHD Chatter, I sit down with Oxford scientist Sarah Warley to explore the fascinating relationship between autism, the gut and the brain.

We discuss the surprising differences in the gut microbiome of autistic people, why gastrointestinal problems are so common, the role of mitochondria, and emerging research into peptides that could potentially improve certain symptoms.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

01:23 Can Changing Your Diet Improve Autistic Traits?

02:50 The Personal Story Behind Sarah's Research

08:07 How Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Brain

10:43 The Surprising Difference in Autistic People's Gut Bacteria

16:31 Why So Many Autistic People Have Gut Problems

19:49 Could This Peptide Really Reduce 91% of Symptoms?

27:10 Which Autistic Traits Could Actually Improve?

33:39 The Surprising Connection Between Candida and Autism

39:59 The Hidden Link Between Autism, Mitochondria and Energy

44:06 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self

Visit Sarah’s website 👉 https://www.thekeyclinic.co.uk

Find Sarah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thekeyclinic/?hl=en-gb

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Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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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Why do so many people with ADHD and autism experience chronic pain, unexplained exhaustion and hypermobility?

In this episode, ADHD and autism expert Nick Potter explores the surprising connections between neurodivergence and physical health, from fibromyalgia and easy bruising to interoception and why ADHD and autism have historically been overlooked in women.

Chapters:

00:47 The Hypermobility Test: Are You Hypermobile Without Knowing?
07:38 Why So Many ADHD and Autistic Women Were Missed
11:39 The Surprising Link Between ADHD, Autism and Chronic Pain
15:37 What Fibromyalgia REALLY Feels Like
24:23 Advert
26:12 Why You're Always Exhausted (Even After Resting)
33:05 Why Do You Bruise So Easily?
36:07 Interoception: Why You Might Not Notice Your Body's Signals
51:04 ADHD and Autism: What If Your Brain Isn't the Problem?
01:02:30 A letter to my younger self

Visit Nick’s website 👉 https://backboneclinic.com/our-team

Visit Nick on instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/backboneclinic/

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Learn more about Neuralis here:https://www.myadhdprofile.com

Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e

Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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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Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a British clinical psychologist and world-renowned expert on autism.

In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, we explore the hidden struggles of being autistic, from the loneliness of feeling different and the emotional cost of masking to the link between autism, addiction and mental health. We uncover why autistic people can see patterns others miss, the truth about autistic empathy, and what happens when years of masking leave you questioning who you really are.

An essential conversation for anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood or alone.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer
02:24 What Everyone Gets WRONG About Autism

08:02 The Hidden Psychological Cost of Feeling Different

10:01 Are You Born Autistic? Nature vs Nurture

11:32 Why Autistic People Crave Intellectual Intimacy

14:59 The Loneliness Nobody Talks About

19:07 When Autistic Obsessions Become Superpowers

21:20 The Darkest Side of Feeling Different

23:56 The Shocking Link Between Loneliness and Addiction

28:08 The Hidden Cost of Autistic Masking

33:05 When Masking Makes You Lose Yourself

38:33 Why Autistic Girls Are More Vulnerable to Abuse

42:22 Why Autistic Brains See What Others Miss

49:55 The Biggest Myth About Autistic Empathy

01:17:30 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self

Buy Simon’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Seekers-Theory-Human-Invention/dp/014198239X

Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e

Producer: Timon Woodward
Recorded by: Hamlin Studios
Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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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I wish I knew about this 14 day meal plan years ago. It changes everything.

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and leading voice in women’s health and hormones.

Dr. Brighten’s Book ADHD & Women: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/
Dr. Brighten’s Website: https://drbrighten.com
Dr. Brighten’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten
Dr. Brighten’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoleneBrighten
Dr. Brighten’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten
Dr. Brighten’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrighten/

Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e

Producer: Timon Woodward
Recorded by: Hamlin Studios
Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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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Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and leading voice in women’s health and hormones.

In this episode, she joins Alex to explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD, hormones, the immune system, pregnancy, postpartum changes, PMDD and perimenopause, and why so many women are still being misunderstood by conventional medicine.

Chapters:

00:00 The Heartbreaking Reality of ADHD

02:07 The ADHD Patient Dr Jolene Will Never Forget

05:19 Why ADHD Isn’t Just a Brain Condition

06:51 The Hidden Brain–Hormone–Immune Connection

12:14 Why Estrogen Can Change Everything for ADHD Women

14:04 What Medicine Still Gets Wrong About Female ADHD

16:43 The Shocking Link Between ADHD, PMDD & Endometriosis

29:45 Why Pregnancy Can Make ADHD So Much Harder

32:54 The Postpartum ADHD Experience Nobody Warns You About

37:02 Why ADHD Can Suddenly Get Worse in Perimenopause

43:23 The 14-Day Meal Plan for Better ADHD Energy & Focus

50:21 The Lifestyle Habits That Can Transform Female ADHD

52:37 What ADHD Women Think Is Normal — But Isn’t

53:28 The ADHD Symptom Women Blame Themselves For Most

56:55 A Letter to My Younger Self

Dr. Brighten’s Book ADHD & Women: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/

Dr. Brighten’s Website: https://drbrighten.com

Dr. Brighten’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten

Dr. Brighten’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoleneBrighten

Dr. Brighten’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten

Dr. Brighten’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrighten/

Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e

Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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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