You're Wrong About ADHD

S2 EP10: Reality star Tanya Bardsley: "I had the dream life but on the inside I was tormented"

Tanya Bardsley is a reality TV star and businesswoman, best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Aged 39, Tanya was diagnosed with ADHD after years of struggling with anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Since then, she's been on a mission to understand more about the condition. She tells Sam and Katie how she struggled pre-diagnosis, her decision to quit alcohol and why we need to talk about the link between perimenopause and ADHD. This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or  <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samaritans.org/</a> To learn more and access valuable resources, go to: <a href="https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/</a><a href="https://www.adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/</a>Get in touch, send your stories and questions to ADHDpodcast@global.com

Classic FM presenters Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick have been friends for more than twenty years. Around two years ago, their lives took a surprising turn - they both discovered they have ADHD. Katie thinks it's a superpower, Sam thinks it's a pain in the backside. 

Join them every week as they explore what it's really like to live with ADHD, the highs and the lows and they’ll share tips and strategies on how they manage it. Across the series, they’ll also be speaking to expert guests to help bust some of the myths and misconceptions.

Get in touch, send your questions and stories to ADHDpodcast@global.com