Episodes

  • Episode 20 - Occam's Razor versus Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

    Episode 20 - Occam's Razor versus Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
    Feb 16 2026
    Our virtual hosts talk about how to combat intense feelings of rejection perceived or otherwise using a centuries old concept.

    Occam's Razor directs you to the most likely explanation for a situation which can be grounding and reassuring when in mod-spiral.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 19 - Chasing perfectionism

    Episode 19 - Chasing perfectionism
    Feb 12 2026
    This episodes sees our hosts discussing the search for perfectionism and why it can be debilitating and applies it to ADHD.

    When is good enough really good enough?

    What are the links to imposter syndrome and self esteem?

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    17 mins
  • Episode 18 - 5-4-3-2-1 Manage anxiety

    Episode 18 - 5-4-3-2-1 Manage anxiety
    Feb 7 2026
    This episodes sees our hosts look at the benefits of the 5-4-3-2-1 method to grounding yourself and calming your nervous system down.

    We all feel that fight or flight (or freeze) impulse when we perceived threat but how can we ground ourselves and calm our nervous system down?

    Start with this little tool, it might really help.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 17 - Stop being horrible to yourself

    Episode 17 - Stop being horrible to yourself
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode there's a deep dive into who for many of us is the biggest enemy when they should be our biggest friend - ourself!

    Many people with ADHD suffer with low self esteem and the cyclical nature of mistake-making, self flagellation and then shame feeds a vicious circle.

    Can we try to change this and be kinder to ourselves?

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    17 mins
  • Episode 16 - The real reason for diagnosing ADHD in later life

    Episode 16 - The real reason for diagnosing ADHD in later life
    Jan 30 2026
    Adie and Haidee do a deep dive on the history of diagnosis of ADHD and stats on patients in the UK.

    Also looking at the rigidlity of the assessments and co-existing issues.

    Why are so many people being diagnosed later on in life?

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    19 mins
  • Episode 15 - Working from home with ADHD

    Episode 15 - Working from home with ADHD
    Jan 24 2026
    Ever since COVID-19 we have realised that we don't have to rush around all the time to get to work - it's acceptable to do this work from home.

    For many it is a life changer, for others it is but not in a positive way and in this deep dive pir hosts look at how working from home can feel if you are ADHD.

    Hope it resonates.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 14 - Life as a new ADHDer

    Episode 14 - Life as a new ADHDer
    Jan 19 2026
    Hi, since being diagnosed/realising that I am fully equipped with ADHD in November then getting a full report at the end of December, I have been up and down!

    I'm this episode Aidee and Haider bring the latest installment in my hyperfocused journey to life.

    Thanks for listening.

    Hope you find it useful.

    Michael
    hyperfocused.co.uk hyperfocused365@gmail.com

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    15 mins
  • Episode 13 - Do you have to take medication to feel better?

    Episode 13 - Do you have to take medication to feel better?
    Jan 15 2026
    In this deep dive into medication particularly for ADHD our hosts look at options - the for and against

    For many a diagnosis is enough, things now make sense but for others they need something to help them to cope.

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    13 mins