Episode 12: Ryan Swain on misinformation, education, Tourette’s and the reality of living with ADHD

Episode 12: Ryan Swain on misinformation, education, Tourette’s and the reality of living with ADHD

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine is joined by Ryan Swain for a raw, energetic and honest conversation about ADHD, misinformation, lived experience and what happens when neurodivergent people are misunderstood. Ryan has been speaking publicly about ADHD for many years, long before it became widely discussed on social media. Together, Jannine and Ryan explore the difference between sharing lived experience responsibly and turning ADHD into a trend, as well as the risks of glamorising ADHD or reducing it to a simple “superpower” story. The conversation moves through social media misinformation, diagnosis, medication, self-identification, co-occurring Tourette’s, school exclusion, PRUs, EOTAS, vulnerability, adolescence, and the need for more consistent and inclusive support across education and society. Ryan also shares the work he is doing through You, Me and ADHD, including his talks in schools and his commitment to helping young people understand ADHD from the inside out. The episode ends with Ryan’s powerful tornado analogy: ADHD, like a tornado, is a natural occurrence - but the environment around it can make all the difference. This is a conversation about ADHD beyond the slogans: real lives, real consequences, real strengths, and the responsibility to tell the truth well. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/support] https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk [https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk] https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast] https://www.adhdwise.uk [https://www.adhdwise.uk]

Episode 11: Newly Diagnosed with ADHD: Relief, Grief, Self-Understanding, and What Comes Next

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/fan_mail/new] In this solo episode of ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine explores what it can feel like to be newly diagnosed ADHD or another neurodivergent profile might explain parts of your life. Diagnosis can bring relief, but it can also bring grief: grief for what might have been different if you had known sooner, anger about what was missed, and doubt about whether the diagnosis is really “true”. Jannine gently explains why this emotional process is normal, and why you are not newly neurodivergent. You are newly understanding yourself. She also shares her own journey of recognising ADHD through her daughter, whose ADHD diagnosis was added to an existing autism diagnosis at 19. At first, Jannine struggled to accept it, but later realised she had been wrong. This episode explores why shame is not a support strategy, why acceptance and commitment matter, how masking can be protective, and why unmasking needs safety. Jannine also talks about time blindness, the ebb and wave of ADHD energy, reasonable adjustments at work, rejection sensitivity, and the importance of finding people who understand. If you are newly diagnosed, waiting for assessment, recognising yourself through your child, or supporting someone you love, this episode is designed to be a steady place to start. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/support] https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk [https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk] https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast] https://www.adhdwise.uk [https://www.adhdwise.uk]

Episode 10: You Are Not Alone: Neurodivergent Parenting, SEND Battles & Finding Your People

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/fan_mail/new] In Episode 10 of the ADHD Wise Podcast, Jannine is joined by Michaela from Spilling the Tea on Autism and ADHD for an honest, warm and powerful conversation about neurodivergent parenting, SEND, school struggles, advocacy, and what happens when parents are expected to become experts in systems they never asked to fight. Together, they reflect on the reality of raising neurodivergent children while also recognising their own neurodivergence, the loneliness many parents feel in school meetings, and the painful moment when you realise your child is not being understood, supported or kept emotionally safe. This episode explores why so many parents become advocates by necessity, how children can be harmed by compliance led systems, and why finding your people can be life changing. Jannine and Michaela also talk about children playing outside, online friendships, phones, safety, trust, and the importance of making sure our children know they can come to us with anything. This is an episode for parents, carers, professionals and anyone who has ever felt alone in the SEND system. The message is clear: you are not alone, even when the system makes you feel like you are. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/support] https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk [https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk] https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast] https://www.adhdwise.uk [https://www.adhdwise.uk]

Episode 9: Why Time Gets Away From Us: Time Blindness in ADHD, Dyscalculia and Dyslexia

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/fan_mail/new] In this solo episode, Jannine explores time blindness across ADHD, dyscalculia and dyslexia,  and why difficulty with time is not laziness, carelessness or a moral failing. She reflects on the idea of “now” and “not now”, the difficulty many neurodivergent people experience with estimating time, reading clocks, sequencing tasks, managing transitions, and staying anchored in the day. From students struggling to return from breaks on time, to adults underestimating how long it takes to get from the front door to the desk, this episode unpacks the hidden layers behind time management challenges. Jannine also explores how dyscalculia and dyslexia can affect the way people read, interpret and mentally manipulate time, including analogue clocks, 24-hour clocks, “quarter to” language, and dates that feel too abstract to hold in mind. With a focus on acceptance, practical workarounds and reasonable adjustments, this episode asks what might change if schools, workplaces and society stopped assuming that everyone experiences time in the same way. It is a validating and practical listen for neurodivergent adults, parents, educators, employers and anyone who has ever wondered why time seems to get away from them. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/support] https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk [https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk] https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast] https://www.adhdwise.uk [https://www.adhdwise.uk]

Episode 8: ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia: Riding the Wave Without Burning Out

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/fan_mail/new] In Episode 8, Jannine is joined by Vicky Flood for an honest, warm and deeply relatable conversation about living with “the big three”: ADHD, autism and dyslexia. Vicky shares her experience of late diagnosis, the relief of finally understanding herself, and the grief that can come with realising how much has been misunderstood for so long. Together, Jannine and Vicky explore how ADHD, autism and dyslexia can overlap, clash and create internal conflict, as well as how they show up differently from person to person. The conversation moves through burnout, sensory overwhelm, time blindness, emotional regulation, workplace expectations, supportive relationships, functional language, reasonable adjustments and the importance of not mistaking neurodivergent needs for excuses. At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder: we do not need to work harder to be more neurotypical. We need to understand ourselves more deeply, work differently, and learn to resource ourselves. Vicky’s North Star question is simple but important: What do I need right now? This episode is for anyone navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, late diagnosis, burnout, workplace challenges, or the ongoing process of self-understanding and self-acceptance. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604423/support] https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwiseuk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk [https://www.facebook.com/adhdwiseuk] https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/adhdwiseuk/] https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDWisePodcast] https://www.adhdwise.uk [https://www.adhdwise.uk]