Podcast
I'm ADHD! No You're Not
Hosted by Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE & Paul Whitehouse · EN
Join ADH’D’er, Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE & husband, the BAFTA award winning comedy actor Paul Whitehouse (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, The Fast Show, Death Of Stalin) as they explore neurodiversity with an eclectic mix of ADHDers, Autists, Dyslexics and specialists.
Given the recent ‘explosion’ in diagnoses, particularly in the world of comedy, Paul Whitehouse represents the archetypal sceptic. He’s there to challenge the very concept of ADHD. Dr Mine provides theoretical and research insights, counter arguments and her own lived experience, creating a conversational and highly accessible space to explore this much misunderstood topic.
Each episode they chat to a guest who shares their experience of being neurodivergent, whether from the point of view of being diagnosed themselves, curious about the workings of their own brain, or as as specialist in the field.
This multi award winning podcast has featured fellow ADHDer guests such as Sir Stephen Fry, Robbie Williams, Helen George, Armando Iannucci, Lee Mack, Shaparak Khorsandi, Shaun Ryder, Hannah Botterman, Goldie and many more.
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Producer: Aidan Lyons
Executive Producers: Nicky Waltham & Alex Feldman
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Episodes
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Inside The School System with a 16 year old AuDHDer
Mar 2600:48:39Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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Helen George: The Secret She’s Been Hiding
Mar 1901:02:15Tap to summarizeShe'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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Only You… Finally Understanding Me with Alison Moyet
Dec 1801:13:29Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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Anarchy in the Studio with John ‘Johnny Rotten’ Lydon
Dec 1100:59:56Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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The ADHD Athlete with Hannah Botterman
Dec 401:06:02Tap to summarizeThis episode was released early on our PatreonEngland prop and World Cup champion Hannah Botterman joins Mine and Paul for an honest, hilarious dive into life as a neurodivergent athlete. From growing up in a rugby family to being kicked out of college, from “van-life” painting and decorating to unexpectedly earning her England caps, Hannah shares the chaotic, funny, and vulnerable moments that shaped her.She opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, emotional dysregulation, the impact on relationships, and how medication and understanding coaches changed everything. Hannah also talks about the post–World Cup crash, knee-slide injuries, LGBTQ+ visibility in sport, and what she hopes for the future of women’s rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Truth Behind the Headlines with Dr. Josh Stott
Nov 2701:14:36Tap to summarizeWe're on Patreon!In this illuminating conversation, Mine and Paul sit down with clinical psychologist and UCL researcher Dr. Josh Stott, the lead author behind the recent study that sparked national headlines when it contended that adults diagnosed with ADHD have a reduced life expectancy. Dr. Stott clarifies what the data actually says - and what it absolutely does not say - unpacking the nuances behind diagnosis rates, contributing lifestyle factors, smoking and mental-health risks, gender differences, and why the media’s interpretation missed the mark.The discussion travels widely: from the underdiagnosis of ADHD and autism (especially in women and older adults), to how exclusion and stigma shape later-life health outcomes and the misconceptions around medication. Blending humour with depth, the hosts and Dr. Stott explore the societal, clinical, and personal forces that shape the neurodivergent experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From The Muppets to Gorillaz with Kevin Bishop
Nov 2001:11:58Tap to summarizeJoin us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/ImadhdIn this brilliantly chaotic and honest episode, Mine and Paul welcome actor, comedian and impressionist Kevin Bishop for a conversation that moves at the speed of his (almost) genius mind - fast, funny and unexpectedly vulnerable. Kevin talks about everything from his eerily accurate Steve Coogan impression and his early years tap-dancing in panto, to the confusion of being a working child actor thrown back into a rigid school system that never knew what to do with him.He reflects on the years he spent self-medicating with alcohol and the ongoing process of seeking an ADHD diagnosis after a lifetime of feeling out of step with the world around him. Along the way, Kevin treats us to a whirlwind of pitch-perfect impressions from Billy Connolly to Elton John, Michael Douglas and Harry Enfield… and even one of Paul himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Guilty Feminist, Author and Comedian with Deborah Frances-White
Nov 1301:13:31Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode, Mine and Paul welcome Deborah Frances-White for a powerful and engaging conversation that traces her journey from being adopted and raised within a controlling religious community to becoming the sharp, insightful voice behind The Guilty Feminist Podcast. She reflects on how early disconnection shaped her ADHD, her creativity, and her drive to question the systems around her - all with her trademark mix of humour and emotional honesty.The discussion moves through the surprising transformative impact of ayahuasca, her evolving relationship with faith, and the ways personal history informs her activism and storytelling. You can access all episodes early on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Imadhd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dyslexic Dragon with Theo Paphitis
Nov 601:07:21Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, business titan and former Dragon Theo Paphitis joins Mine and Paul to explore the highs, lows, and lessons of living and learning differently. From humble beginnings and school struggles to building an empire, Theo opens up about dyslexia, his views on ADHD, education, risk-taking, and the power of persistence. Theo also reflects on seeing parts of his own story in his children and grandchildren, many of whom share his neurodiverse traits. Their experiences remind him how far understanding has come - and why it’s vital to keep empowering every generation to think differently, take risks, and find their own path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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