In this episode, Alex explains why he's not made another podcast since the last episode. He talks again with with Gaz Dakin and Toby Trimble about what happened after the interview together. All three chat about the journey they have been on in creating an ADHD Self Compassion course... and why they needed to hike up a mountain for it!

Topics Discussed:

• ADHD
• Self Compassion
• Self-Criticism
• Making a course together with fellow NDers.

To join the waiting list for the ADHD Self-Compassion Course - https://selfcompassion.paperform.co

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In this episode, Alex talks with Gareth Dakin, a professional filmmaker, photographer and all round creative. He identifies with being oversensitive, hyperactive and all or nothing. He’s always 15 minutes away and it’s what he struggles with the most and uses to propel his ambitions. He’s also an avid runner and a climber and a fan of anything that’s right here and right now! The brain, our brains, is his biggest interest right now and enjoys reading and listening to experts talking about it.

We will then be joined by his business partner Toby Trimble, Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia and Analgesia at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. His teaching and research focus on using technology and video to improve the student learning experience.

Topics Discussed:

• TBC

Resources & Links

Gareth Dakin's website: garethdakin.com

Video Production website: trimbleproductions.com

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Podcast theme song & audio editing

Andrew Swarbrick, Music Composer

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If you would like financially support this podcast and receive benefits like full unedited episode interviews and early access to episodes, please visit Alex's Patreon page:

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In this episode, Alex talks with Stefan Viggiani, 43, Father of two. He was raised in L.A. in the 80s and diagnosed with ADD at the age of 9.

After a traumatic switch from the Valley to a British Public School he moved from job to job around London before finally settling on Teaching, where he is now an Assistant Principal at a Large Comprehensive School in London. When he is not leaving bathroom windows open or forgetting lunch boxes, he enjoys running, cooking and music everyone else in the house doesn't.

Half way though the interview, we welcome his eldest son, Massimo, 9 years old. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 7. Describes himself as "Movenable". Likes throwing himself down the stairs, drawing comics and attempting to flood the house. We will also welcome Stefan's youngest son, Mauro - 7 years old. Neurotypical. Enjoys Swimming, Video Games and is a skilled evader of projectiles and wrestling attacks!

Topics Discussed:

• Raised in California, USA (03:35)
• Anxiety & ADHD (04:55)
• ADHD diagnosis rejected in the UK (06:01)
• Forgetting you have ADHD (07:49)
• Medication (Ritalin) as a 'right of passage' (09:08)
• Grief & alcohol (12:16)
• Becoming a teacher (15:41)
• Perfect Storm of being Californian, Italian and having ADHD (16:14)
• Meeting Stefan's wife (18:19)
• Having kids & the impact on ADHD symptoms (20:40)
• Different ways of expressing anger (26:48)
• Being an Assistant Principle having ADHD (27:45)
• Stefan & Massimo's relationship (33:12)
• Massimo shares his experiences of ADHD (34:28)
• The difference & uniqueness of ADHD (36:41)
• Parents who don't have ADHD (38:47)
• "ADHD is the best!" (40:40)
• Having a brother who doesn't have ADHD (42:49)
• Having a big brother with ADHD (44:37)
• Crazy hour! (46:52)
• Having fun vs the consequences (48:00)
• Staying friends? (49:20)

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Podcast theme song & audio editing

Andrew Swarbrick, Music Composer- andrewswarbrick.com

If you would like financially support this podcast and receive benefits like full unedited episode interviews and early access to episodes, please visit Alex's Patreon page:

Patreon - patreon.com/adhdpodcast_fm

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