The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Join us for balloon-headed Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's evidence-based information, James's annoyance and genuinely poor tips for coping, and the "Queen of Chaos", Mrs ADHD. Each episode also features regular games, "jokes", correspondence from absolutely real people and chaos... lots of chaos. If you would like to support our podcast, you can become a paid subscriber ...
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Welcome to A Day With A Purpose podcast! My name is Samantha and I invite you all in to this podcast with the hope that you will be inspired, uplifted, and that you will grow in your faith as I talk about real life experiences, my own journey of faith, marriage, kids, faith, love, life, struggles, and everything in between! My prayer is that you will be encouraged to laugh, learn about God and the Bible, and I hope you are shown, through this podcast, that our Holy God of the universe loves ...
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Episode 191 of The ADHD Adults covers ADHD. and interoception, the sensory system that provides information about the internal state of the body. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey spews the evidence behind the subject; both hosts offer personal reflections on interoception, and in part three listeners' questions are answered (largely be…
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Episode 190 of The ADHD Adults covers the commonly cited 'people with ADHD are resilient' issue. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers what we know the subject from what little evidence there is, Alex and James offer their personal reflections on resilience, and in answer listeners' questions in part 3. 'What has James lost, forgot…
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Back after a two week break, Episode 189 of The ADHD Adults covers building routines with ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers on the evidence behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on routines, and in part three listeners' questions are answered (largely because it's easier than writing a part three)…
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Love thy neighbor...even when he uses your trash can
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17:50In this episode I talk about loving our neighbors even when they're not being kind to us and faith and deeds and how they relate to us as Christ followers! Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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It's been a minute but I'm back in this episode to share about some CHANGES that's been happening, and to share what I have been learning in the process! Change is not always a bad thing, in fact, sometimes it's a great thing! Learn to embrace change and know that God is ALWAYS working all things for good for those who love Him!! Enjoy! Like this e…
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Season 3 continues, again with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD rests... Episode 188 covers ADHD and self-care, which is very clearly one of James's strengths. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits up the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on self-care , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. '…
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Episode 187 of The ADHD Adults delves into accidents and ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey pontificates on the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on accidents and probably in the process will end up losing at least one driving license, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners'…
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Season 3 continues, this time with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD is still recovering from something or other... Episode 186 covers ADHD and mindfulness. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splurges the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on mindfulness , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. 'Wha…
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Season 3 continues with an episode on ADHD and money. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" ret…
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The boys are back, sadly without Mrs AuDHD who is still recovering from tiredness (or something). Episode 184 looks at ADHD and ageing, and ADHD in older adults. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the science behind the subject all over us; Alex and James offer personal reflections on ageing , and in part three they answer listene…
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Another dive into the vault with part 2 of 90's nostalgia movies and memories! Listen in and see if any of these bring back some 90's memories for you. Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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Hey all, I finally sat down with my husband for this Q & A episode! We enjoyed doing this one and hopefully you guys will enjoy listening to it! Warning: we are surface level on all our answers lol Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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Something like normality resumes as The ADHD Adults Podcast continues Season 3 with an episode on ADHD and music. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splatters the research behind the subject all over us; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering liste…
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Guilt--ever felt it? What about shame?? We've all felt these terrible feelings but how do you get real relief when you feel this way? The answer is found in Jesus. Jesus offers forgiveness and lifts the weight off of you from these chains of sin. In this episode, I share a personal experience and talk about 2 people from the Bible, both who experie…
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Finishing off our 'almost start of season 3' check-in is Episode 182, where Mrs AuDHD gets the chance to talk about what's been going on... Alex points out that Mrs AuDHD is known for her solid boundaries, James is irked (that’s not news) and Mrs AuDHD thought having a GP appointment booked for when we were recording was a good idea... Written by A…
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Bringing you guys one of my favorite stories from the Bible in this episode! I absolutely love the story of David and hopefully you will too! Whether it's your first time hearing this story or you're well acquainted with it, listen in and let's dive into someone described as "a man after God's own heart" Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Se…
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In this second part of a triple fister that no one will actually listen to, we continue to talk about how the end of last year was a car crash for all three hosts. Alex is Ronnie Corbett (again), James has an emergency poo and Mrs AuDHD considers cat strangling... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and J…
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Hey all! If there's one thing I hate, it's being lied to. In this episode I talk about a few of the lies that we're told that keeps us away from the truth, how these lies affect our relationship with others, and how they keep us from coming to know Jesus. Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!…
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In the first of a triptych (James Googled it) of episodes, we gently re-enter Season 3 by letting you know what we've been up to, struggles and wins, with James going first. James uses the correct past tense of ‘lied’, Alex takes credit for James’s guitar playing and Mrs AuDHD is back! Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produce…
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"Do y'all remember"....the most used phrase in this episode lol Listen in and go back to reminisce about things from one of my favorite decades....the 90's! If you are someone who lived in this decade, you will remember some of this stuff, and hopefully they will bring back some good memories for you like they do me. So, put on your colorblock wind…
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Hey all! In this episode I talk about jealousy and how through social media it can have an affect on us as a society. I talk about how we often compare ourselves and how jealousy isn't just in our marriage and dating lives, but also can creep into our relationships with our family and friends. I also touch on one of my favorite Bible stories that i…
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After a fully planned and in no way forced on us break, the podcast is back for Season 3! In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 179 sees Alex and James cover the history of ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips, and part th…
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Hey guys! In this episode I tell you about my Jesus, how to be saved, and how you get to Heaven through Him. I hope this episode helps anyone who doesn't know Jesus have a better understanding of how His sacrifice on the cross bridges the gap between us sinners, and our Holy sinless God in Heaven. For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God …
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Listen in to this Q & A episode that I did with my teenage daughters! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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Who do you want to come home to? Y'all know I gotta do a part 2 of the marriage episode because I couldn't get it all in the first one! I'm sure this subject will be revisited more in depth later down the road but for now I hope this episode lends a new perspective to your own marriage, encourages you, and brings you closer to Jesus! We all have st…
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Marriage is the topic in today's episode! Is marriage a dying tradition, has it been watered down, and is it valued today like it was in years past? Is the grass greener on the other side? I share a little bit of my personal experience and what I've learned from being married for 19 years. Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a …
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In this episode I talk about how this world wants their "tea" with a good dose of soap opera drama but aren't interested in hearing about Jesus. I share experiences that show how you will be persecuted for sharing the good news of Jesus to being appreciated for showing Christ like love. I talk about a man who went from hating Jesus and persecuting …
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An ordinary day going to school ends with me being hospitalized and in a wheelchair. Two people. Two life changing moments. One looking for Jesus. One found by Jesus. What are you looking for? A face in the clouds? Water from a well? Comfort? Love and acceptance?.... Listen in Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!…
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When a trip to Walgreen's turns into an opportunity to pour out Jesus' love to someone, you take it. In this episode I talk about what we read and how it affects us, the friends you run with (your circle matters), and my thoughts on social media. Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!…
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Music, scary movies, witchcraft, & addiction
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17:50In this episode I discuss the things that affect our moods, minds, hearts, and actions based on what we watch, listen to, and read. What we pour into ourselves matters. Listen in and let me know if you can relate! Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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In this episode I talk about an incident that happened to me back in May 2023 at my local Walmart that had me scared for my life and left me feeling violated. I also discuss a case from 2007 about a young girl who was abducted when she was 18 years old from Target in broad daylight. I hope both these stories bring awareness to someone that just bec…
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Welcome to episode 5 where I talk about my firstborn's birth story and how being stubborn almost ended in me giving birth at home and resulted in missing my epidural. I talk a little bit about the kids that make up part of my village, and share something personal and close to my heart. Enjoy Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!…
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Grief--we have all experienced it at some point and in some form. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the death of a marriage, or a broken friendship. Grief is hard and sometimes it can feel too heavy to carry. In episode 4, I talk about how God helped me through a time of grief when I was in high school, and how even in our darkest and deepest …
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A saving pandemic & distracted by a woman possessed??
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19:44Welcome to episode 3 where I discuss becoming a teen youth leader ( I may or may not get emotional) and a lesson I gave the teens back in the summer that can apply to all of us. -We have an enemy who wants to keep us distracted so we have to make a conscious decision every day to choose Jesus. What is your distraction, and how much time are you spe…
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Welcome to episode 2 where I tell the story of when we were taken (or thought we were being took) on our very first trip to New York. I can laugh about it now, but I genuinely thought we were going to end up as a story on Dateline. I mean, who knows, maybe he was going to take us and after a short ride with me he switched up his plans lol. Either w…
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Welcome to episode 1! I start off talking about what my goal is for this podcast, ask the question "who are you interceeding for?", and talk a little about how I began my journey as a Christian. Enjoy! Like this episode? Have a prayer request? Send me a text!By Samantha Conner
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Episode 178 ADHD and Cognitive Flexibility
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49:57In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 178 sees Alex and James cover ADHD and cognitive flexibility. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey gives us the evidence behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then part three is an utter car crash as... well, you'll see. 'What has James lost, for…
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Episode 177 ADHD and Processing Speed
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1:01:14The boys continue without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout and in Episode 177 cover ADHD and processing speed. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips and then answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or misl…
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For the first time in ages, the boys are without Mrs AuDHD as she recovers from burnout with ironic timing as in Episode 176, the topic of ADHD and fatigue are covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the science behind the subject, Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips (ding?) then we questions that have be…
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Episode 175 Supporting a Partner with ADHD
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59:44In Episode 175 we cover the often requested topic of how to support an ADHD partner (only took us about a year to get around to it...) As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the.... well, there's almost no research but still he tries to cover it, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or …
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Episode 174 covers the well-documented 'risky behaviours' that many adults with ADHD can find themselves engaged with. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey mangles the research behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this we…
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Episode 173 ADHD & Positive Illusory Bias
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50:57In Episode 173 we cover ADHD and a form of cognitive dissonance known as 'positive illusory bias', or the mismatch between how we view our abilities compared to what they sometimes are. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the evidence around the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that h…
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Episode 172 covers the little-known issues that link ADHD and eyesight issues. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections and tips, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing…
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Episode 171 ADHD Awareness Month 2024
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1:03:41Episode 171 coincides with the first Monday in ADHD Awareness Month so to change things up, Alex, James and Mrs AuDHD talk about the past year, and answer questions sent in. Mrs AuDHD shits herself, Alex gets told by a client about balloon heads and James misreads a question that he wrote himself... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James …
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Episode 170 covers ADHD and the immune system. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides the science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have been sent in. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns and Alex is doing so bad it's getting a bit sad. Mrs AuDHD …
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Episode 169 ADHD & Auditory Processing
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1:00:38Spot if you can see/hear the seamless editing in an episode which definitely wasn’t recorded in two goes, ten days apart… But anyway, Episode 169 covers ADHD and auditory processing. As usual, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey provides some science behind the subject; all three hosts add personal reflections, and then we answer questions that have…
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After losing many, many listeners with the triple fister on causes of ADHD, the team now try to lose even more by discussing the 'hot' topic of ADHD being a 'superpower'. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides what evidence there is, all three hosts add personal reflections and give tips on how to approach this issue, and then we…
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Episode 167 The Causes of ADHD 3: Epigenetics
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57:12Finally, the dull triple fister on causes of ADHD finishes with epigenetics. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey provides the evidence behind the way in which non-genetic changes to our DNA might influence brain development, all three hosts again try to somehow add personal reflections and give tips, and then we answer questions that h…
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Episode 166: The Causes of ADHD 2: Environment
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51:29In a continued effort to lose listeners, we bring you Episode 166, the second part of a triple fister on why ADHD develops. . As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers screamingly dull evidence behind the environmental 'correlates' of ADHD, all three hosts try to somehow add personal reflections with a bit of tip, and then we answer…
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Episode 165 The Causes of ADHD 1: Genetics
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50:42As if we are deliberately picking topics we can;t give tips for, Episode 164 is the first of a triple-fister where we try to explain the causes of ADHD. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey drones on about genetics a lot, all three hosts struggle to do anything of note in Part 2, and then we answer questions that have been sent in durin…
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