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ADHD Beyond The Label

ADHD Beyond The Label

By: Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds
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Is ADHD a roadblock to success, or could it be a hidden superpower in business and life?
 ADHD is often misunderstood, reduced to stereotypes of inattention and distraction. Yet, some of the world’s most successful business leaders and creatives have been diagnosed with the condition. In this insightful series, Dr. Phil Anderton and John Reynolds challenge common misconceptions, speaking with high achievers from business and media about their real-life experiences with ADHD.Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Lou Woods | Breaking ADHD Stereotypes | ADHD Beyond The Label
    Jan 3 2026

    In this episode of ADHD Beyond The Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk to Lou Woods.


    In this insightful interview the trio discuss personal experiences with ADHD, exploring professional challenges, career journeys from DJing to high-profile events, and the importance of understanding neurodiversity in workplace settings. We challenge stereotypical gender perceptions of ADHD symptoms and advocate for supportive work environments.

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    29 mins
  • 'Where Science Meets Lived Experience' | Dr. Samantha Hiew | ADHD Beyond the Label
    Dec 27 2025

    In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk to AuDHDer, scientist, storyteller, and founder of ADHD Girls, Dr. Samantha Hiew.


    After achieving a doctorate in cancer research, Samantha was diagnosed with ADHD at 40, after years of feeling lost in a world that didn’t quite fit.


    In this episode we discuss a personal journey through scientific research, exploring how understanding genetics and neurodiversity can provide insights into human experiences, particularly focusing on ADHD, autism, and the challenges women face in professional and personal contexts.

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    29 mins
  • "ADHD is a tornado - and you can get lost in the middle of it" | Ryan Swain | ADHD Beyond the Label
    Dec 20 2025

    In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds talk with radio presenter, DJ and BBC Make a Difference Award recipient Ryan Swain.


    "ADHD is a tornado - and you can get lost in the middle of it" is how Ryan explains ADHD when he speaks to kids in schools today. What makes this so powerful is that no one was talking like this when Ryan was a pupil.


    Instead of understanding, he experienced exclusion.


    Instead of support, he was labelled.


    Now, Ryan pours his energy into giving young people what he never had - language, understanding, and permission to learn differently.


    ADHD isn't bad behaviour. It isn't a choice. It's a neurobiological condition - and when it goes unrecognised, the damage can last far beyond the classroom.


    This conversation reflects not just lived experience, but the impact of turning adversity into purpose - becoming what was missing for others.

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    33 mins
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