Hey friends! Welcome back to ADHDville, the podcast where we chat about life, laughs, and the wonderfully wiggly world of ADHD brains.

THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL, SPOT-ON WARNING: This episode is a properly sweary one. We’re talking oodles of f-bombs, bastards, bollocks, and creative cursing galore. If you'd rather not hear that, this might not be the episode for you. But if you’ve ever wondered why swearing just hits different with ADHD… you’re in the right (and rowdy) place.

Join hosts Paolo and Martin as we pull up a chair in our local pub, The King's Agitated Head, to unpack:
🔸 The SCIENCE: Why does shouting "F**K!" actually help with pain and stress? (Spoiler: It's a legit dopamine hack for ADHD brains).
🔸 The STATS: Which country swears the most? (Hint: It's not Italy!). And what's the sweariest day of the week? The answers will surprise you!
🔸 The ADHD LINK: How is explosive, impulsive swearing tied directly to our brain wiring? We get real about meltdowns and emotional release.
🔸 The CULTURE: From elegant Jane Austen insults to the lost Anglo-Saxon swear words you need in your life ("You absolute nithing!").
🔸 Personal Stories: Including the time Paolo’s childhood swearing got him in big trouble with a neighbour… who turned out to be an actual bastard.

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the relatable ADHD moments, or just to hear two mates have a brilliantly profane chat, we’re glad you’re here. Grab a beverage, put the headphones in, and let’s get into it.

Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for your weekly dose of ADHDville!


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Welcome to ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 112 - ADHD & Swearing: Why Our Brains Love to Say "F***"

It's Tuesday, welcome back to ADHDville!

Ever find yourself reaching for the same simple, comforting meal when your energy is low or your brain feels overwhelmed? You're not alone, and there's a surprising reason why.

In this week's episode, we're diving into the wonderfully warm and often overlooked world of ADHD and Soup. Join ex-mayors Paul and Martin as they explore why soup is more than just a meal—it's a powerful tool for the neurodivergent brain.

We’ll break down the key connections, including:

 * Sensory Regulation: How predictable textures and temperatures can be a safe harbour.
 * Reduced Decision Fatigue & Effort: Why the simple, one-pot, one-spoon meal is an executive functioning lifesaver.
 * Comfort Through Routine: The stability of a familiar meal in a chaotic world.
 * Gastrointestinal Considerations: The unexpected link between digestion, ADHD, and easy-to-process foods.

From canned tomato soup nostalgia to the debate of chunky vs. smooth, we're serving up a hearty discussion filled with personal stories, laughs, and a surprisingly chaotic soup quiz.

So, grab your favourite broth, cup of soup, or pot noodle, and join us in the King's Agitated Head pub for a conversation that's as comforting as the topic itself.



Episode 111 - ADHD & The Secret Power of Soup: Comfort, Regulation & Low-Effort

Ready for a dose of real talk and late-diagnosis wisdom? Welcome back to ADHDville!

This week, we are thrilled to be re-joined by the fantastic Jenny Lucas! When Jenny was last with us, she was just starting to write a book. Now, she’s back holding the finished product in her hands: 'Autism, ADHD And Me - Your no-bullshit guide to life after late diagnosis.'

In this candid conversation, Jenny pulls back the curtain on her entire process, from the initial idea to becoming an Amazon #1 bestseller (and even knocking a famous comedian off the top spot!). We dive into:
✨ The ADHD-friendly way she wrote and structured her book so you can cherry-pick chapters without the guilt.
✨ The hyper-focused "author weekends" she used to get it done with a busy family and a day job.
✨ The powerful message behind her work—moving beyond seeing our traits as "good" or "bad" and finding validation.

If you've ever struggled with self-acceptance, wondered how to tackle a big project, or just want to feel less alone on your neurodivergent journey, this episode is for you.

So, settle in and get ready for an inspiring chat. Let's get started!

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Link to all things Jenny Lucas [https://welcome.audhdistically.me/start-here]

Episode 110. - ADHDville with Guest Jenny Lucas

Welcome back to ADHDville! This week, hosts Paul and Martin (the ex-co mayors of ADHDville) are tackling a topic that's big, toothy, and full of dopamine: Dinosaurs! Why do these ancient creatures captivate the AuDHD mind so completely? Was it the 165 million years they ruled the Earth, or the thrill of discovering something massive and mysterious?   The boys share their own dino-obsessed childhoods, from bedtime books and trips to the Natural History Museum to dreams of becoming paleontologists. They discuss everything from the Flintstones' smoking habits and fossilized footprints to a special "spooky dinosaur quiz." Strap in for a fun, funny, and deeply relatable look at one of the most classic neurodivergent interests.

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Welcome to ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 109 - ADHD & Dinosaurs. (Maybe Our Autism Is Showing)

Welcome to ADHDville, the podcast where hosts Paul and Martin bring 40 years of friendship to your ears. As late-diagnosed adults, they explore the ADHD world with fun, games, and the occasional guest—no boring lectures, just a comfortable and hilarious conversation you’d have with old friends. A new episode drops every Tuesday to make your week brighter!

This week it's game time! In Room 101 the co-hosts go head to head and try and banish things they hate about ADHD into Room 101. Who will win this week? 

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.  

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 108 - ADHD Room 101 - Game 2

With spooky seasonality the ex co-mayors of ADHDville have managed to get themselves together to do a Halloween special!  Paul does not like Halloween, can Martin persuade his co host that it's an awesome holiday? Let's find out !!!

Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West.

All other music by Martin West.  Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 107 - Halloween ADHD Special

Welcome to ADHDville! Your Weekly Dose of ADHD Chat & Chaos... and cooking tips?

Tired of podcasts that take ADHD too seriously? Grab a cuppa and get comfortable.

Hosts Paul and Martin welcome you to ADHDville, the podcast where the distractions, detours, and hyper-fixations are all part of the main road. We're here for real, relatable, and often hilarious conversations about living with an ADHD brain.

From the nightmare of meal planning to the joy of a perfect dopamine hit, no topic is off the table. We share our experiences, rate the dopamine vs. burnout factor of everyday tasks, and remind you to be kind to yourself.

If your brain is a busy, wonderful, and sometimes frustrating place, you're in the right village.

Hit subscribe and join the conversation!

Episode 106 - ADHD & Cooking. Dopermine Served With A Side Of Fun

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, do you find your ADHD brain responding in unexpected ways? Welcome back to ADHDville! In this episode, your ex-co-mayors, Martin and Paul, are diving into the vibrant, complex world of autumn. We're sharing our personal likes, dislikes, and sensory experiences of the season, offering relatable insights and tips for embracing this beautiful, yet challenging, transition.

Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West.  

All other music by Martin West.  Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 105 - Navigate the Seasonal Shift: ADHD and the Transition to Fall

Paul and Martin (co ex-mayors of ADHDville) open the chapter on books and bookstores. They get into it, why are bookstores popular with ADHDers? Lots of stories and stuff. boom. 

Pull up a virtual pint at the King's Agitated Head pub, and join the conversation in ADHDville. Don't forget to subscribe for fresh episodes every Tuesday.    See our beautiful faces on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@ADHDville?si=Y0V4LLDiUPcWH-mA]

Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.com

ADHD/Focus music from Martin [https://thinkingfish.bandcamp.com/] (AKA Thinking Fish)

Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 104 - ADHD: Books and Bookstores

Welcome to ADHDville, the podcast where the distractions, the landmarks, and the detours are the main roads! Join your hosts, Martin West and Paul Thompson, two friends with combined-type ADHD and over 30 years of camaraderie, as they explore life through a wonderfully ADHD lens.

In this episode, they take a hilarious and relatable deep dive into the world of phones. From the shared phobia of making phone calls and the exhausting social dance of ending them, to a nostalgic trip through rotary phones, brick phones, and the modern smartphone dilemma, no stone is left unturned. They ask the important questions: Are phones an ADHD lifesaver or a source of burnout? A dopamine goldmine or an anxiety trigger?

Pull up a virtual pint at the King's Agitated Head pub, and join the conversation in ADHDville. Don't forget to subscribe for fresh episodes every Tuesday.



See our beautiful faces on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@ADHDville?si=Y0V4LLDiUPcWH-mA]

Put quill to paper and send us an email at: ADHDville@gmail.com

ADHD/Focus music from Martin [https://thinkingfish.bandcamp.com/] (AKA Thinking Fish)

Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

Please remember: This is an entertainment podcast about ADHD and does not substitute for individualized advice from qualified health professionals.

Episode 103 - ADHD & Phones: The Love-Hate Relationship

Welcome to ADHDville - an Adult ADHD Podcast—a place where two old friends (who’ve known each other for way too long) talk about the beautiful glittery chaos of ADHD. We’re here for the laughs, the stories, and yes, sometimes even advice… but don’t take us too seriously.

Think of us as an ADHD park bench: plenty of space, no judgment, and maybe a squirrel or two. We chat about the wild ride that is adult ADHD, bring in the occasional guest for fresh perspectives, and somehow always end up on a completely unrelated tangent.

We’re not professionals (unless you count professional over-sharers), we're all about real talk, big laughs, and a lot of “same!” moments. Grab a seat and join Paul and Martin (the co-mayors of ADHDville) on this hilariously messy journey!

Martin West

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