Psychiatrist who’s assessed 1000’s of ADHD women: ‘This will always terrify me!’ | Dr Asad Raffi

Dr Asad Raffi is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Sanctum Healthcare, who's focus extends to the nuances of female brain health, driven by a passion for addressing ADHD, sleep disorders, and addiction. He leverages cutting-edge research and treatment protocols to support patients in achieving optimal mental wellness. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:34 Why two men are talking about female ADHD 04:23 Dr Asad’s mission in the world of ADHD 15:57 The difference between stress and anxiety 18:07 Unhealthy ways ADHDers deal with stress 20:58 RSD 23:42 Tiimo advert 26:09 How to love yourself despite RSD 31:10 The difference between female ADHD and male ADHD 39:04 How hormones impact female ADHD 52:48 The truth about ADHD and sleep 59:35 The most common ADHD addictions 01:09:32 Dr Asad’s ADHD item 01:11:09 The ADHD agony aunt 01:18:14 A letter from the previous guest Visit Dr Asad Raffi's clinic 👉 https://www.Sanctumhealthcare.co.uk Find Dr Asad Raffi on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-raffi/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/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

Jul 28, 20251h 19mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: July 28, 2025
Duration: 1h 19m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Asad Raffi is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Sanctum Healthcare, who's focus extends to the nuances of female brain health, driven by a passion for addressing ADHD, sleep disorders, and addiction. He leverages cutting-edge research and treatment protocols to support patients in achieving optimal mental wellness. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:34 Why two men are talking about female ADHD 04:23 Dr Asad’s mission in the world of ADHD 15:57 The difference between stress and anxiety 18:07 Unhealthy ways ADHDers deal with stress 20:58 RSD 23:42 Tiimo advert 26:09 How to love yourself despite RSD 31:10 The difference between female ADHD and male ADHD 39:04 How hormones impact female ADHD 52:48 The truth about ADHD and sleep 59:35 The most common ADHD addictions 01:09:32 Dr Asad’s ADHD item 01:11:09 The ADHD agony aunt 01:18:14 A letter from the previous guest Visit Dr Asad Raffi's clinic 👉 https://www.Sanctumhealthcare.co.uk Find Dr Asad Raffi on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-raffi/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/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 and interviewer on ADHD-related topics.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, Psychiatrist who’s assessed 1000’s of ADHD women: ‘This will always terrify me!’ | Dr Asad Raffi explores female ADHD, hormones, stress, RSD, sleep, and addiction patterns explained Raffi argues ADHD is better understood as variable attention plus chronic stress, shame, and fear—often hidden behind high achievement, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.

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