I'm ADHD! No You're Not

We’ve got an absolute treat for you in our final episode of the series! Paul and Dr Mine are joined by Scottish satirist, writer, director, and producer Armando Iannucci. Paul’s good friend Armando is best known for creating iconic works like The Thick Of It, Veep, The Day Today, and The Death Of Stalin. Renowned for his sharp wit and political satire, Armando has won numerous accolades, including BAFTAs and Emmys, for his contributions to television and film.

In this very special episode, Armando opens about his ADHD journey and how his adult diagnosis helped him better understand traits that once frustrated him. He talks about his lifelong struggle with deadlines, difficulty responding to messages, and how medication has finally made him feel what he describes as “normal”. It’s a fun episode packed with laughter, incredible storytelling, and heartfelt insights.

A massive thank you to all our listeners for supporting the first series of I’m ADHD! No You’re Not! We’ll be back in mid-January with even more amazing ADHDers. Merry Christmas to all!

Nadia Sawalha is a British actress, TV presenter, and YouTuber, best known for her role on Loose Women and various cooking and lifestyle shows. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she has shared how it has impacted her behaviour and career. Through Loose Women and her online platforms, Nadia discusses her experiences, bringing awareness to adult ADHD and how she manages it day-to-day. In this episode, Nadia discusses living in an ADHD household, home schooling and the impact of ADHD medication.

Shaun Ryder is one of a kind. British musician, songwriter, lead vocalist of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, infamous swearer, and one of the original party people from the Madchester scene.

In this hilarious episode, Shaun joins Dr Mine and Paul to chat about his late-life ADHD diagnosis. He opens up about school struggles, parenting a neurodiverse family, and how cycling helped get him on the road to recovery. It’s a total rockstar listen!

Dr. Alex George is a British doctor, author, and mental health advocate, widely known from Love Island. Since appearing on the show, he’s become a leading voice for mental health, especially for young people, and was appointed the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador in 2021. Through this role, he promotes mental health awareness, resources, and education in schools and communities.

While not focused solely on ADHD, Dr. Alex addresses neurodiversity, including ADHD, as part of his broader mental health work. He speaks on how neurodiverse conditions intersect with mental health, offering guidance and tools for self-care and support. In this episode Paul, Mine and Dr. Alex discuss coping strategies, ADHD behaviours and alcohol's influence on mental health.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses alcohol and substance misuse, as well as food addiction. Please listen only if it feels safe for you.

This week, Dr. Mine and Paul are joined by British comedian, satirist, and actor Marcus Brigstocke!

Known for The Now Show, Live at the Apollo, and Have I Got News for You, Marcus is also a advocate for addiction recovery and mental health.

Though he hasn’t been diagnosed with ADHD, Dr. Mine and Judge Paul Whitehouse put him on trial - does he fit the profile? Together, they dive into addiction, eating disorders, and resilience in this compelling conversation