ADHD specialist WARNING: "93% of ADHD women won't know they're addicted to THIS! | Serena Palmer

Serena Palmer is an ADHD activist and author focusing on ADHD’s alarming connection to addiction. Equipped with her own late ADHD diagnosis and incredible recovery story, she’s on a mission to help you change your habits and optimise your ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:35 Serena’s Mission in the ADHD space 08:01 Serena’s definition of ADHD 10:17 How ADHD looks in women and girls 15:05 Early signs of addition in kids 16:47 Good addictions VS bad addictions 23:20 New ADHD management technique 29:29 Tiimo advert 30:30 The link between ADHD and mobile phone addiction 33:59 Common addictions in ADHD adults 42:41 Are ADHD adults at risk of toxic relationships 45:28 How ADHD adults experience love 53:41 How many ADHD women are addicted to something 56:19 3 challenges when trying to go ‘cold turkey’ 58:03 The complex link between AuDHD and addiction 59:28 Serena’s ADHD item 01:01:59 The ADHD agony aunt 01:07:33 A letter from the previous guest Buy Serena’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Two-Brains-Serena-Palmer/dp/B0DTTXMYC5 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Alex Partridgehost

Aug 18, 20251h 8mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 18, 2025
Duration: 1h 8m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Serena Palmer is an ADHD activist and author focusing on ADHD’s alarming connection to addiction. Equipped with her own late ADHD diagnosis and incredible recovery story, she’s on a mission to help you change your habits and optimise your ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:35 Serena’s Mission in the ADHD space 08:01 Serena’s definition of ADHD 10:17 How ADHD looks in women and girls 15:05 Early signs of addition in kids 16:47 Good addictions VS bad addictions 23:20 New ADHD management technique 29:29 Tiimo advert 30:30 The link between ADHD and mobile phone addiction 33:59 Common addictions in ADHD adults 42:41 Are ADHD adults at risk of toxic relationships 45:28 How ADHD adults experience love 53:41 How many ADHD women are addicted to something 56:19 3 challenges when trying to go ‘cold turkey’ 58:03 The complex link between AuDHD and addiction 59:28 Serena’s ADHD item 01:01:59 The ADHD agony aunt 01:07:33 A letter from the previous guest Buy Serena’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Two-Brains-Serena-Palmer/dp/B0DTTXMYC5 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Alex Partridge
host
Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast who interviews ADHD experts and advocates.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, ADHD specialist WARNING: "93% of ADHD women won't know they're addicted to THIS! | Serena Palmer explores aDHD, shame, and addiction risks—especially alcohol and phone use Serena Palmer argues that undiagnosed ADHD often creates chronic shame from lifelong criticism, which increases vulnerability to self-medication and addictive behaviors.

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