Season 6, Episode 14 · You're Wrong About ADHDNew
BONUS: ADHD and making rash decisions
14 Oct 2026 · 16 min
Episode notes
In this episode Katie and Sam look at your ADHD stories and questions. As an ADHDer do you find yourself immediately saying no to any request only to then change your mind when you've calmed down? It can be hard getting a balance to life - not putting too much pressure on ourselves but also not making rash decisions that confuse our friends and family! Also: the fatigue that comes with ADHD (why we're always exhausted) and is doing half a task and then moving on to the next one multi tasking or forgetfulness? ADHDers often rely on stress to get things done but imagine life with triplets and…
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You're Wrong About ADHD
Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around three years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside. Join them every week as they explore what it's rea
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