The Hidden 20%

• ADHD in Men vs. Women: "It Sounds Like a Way Worse Deal!"

  Best friends and podcast hosts Kat and Jack bring their signature honesty and humour to a candid conversation about ADHD. Jack, founder of Beautiful Strangers—the creative team behind hit podcasts NewlyWeds and The Girls Bathroom, joins Kat to share what they’ve learned in the year since launching their ADHD podcast, Distracted.In this chat with Ben, they dive into their biggest bugbears with the ADHD community, the reality of private vs. NHS diagnosis, and the fine line between distraction and procrastination. They also explore an often-overlooked topic: how ADHD sensitivity manifests differently in men and women—and why that matters1:45 ADHD: Does like attract like?2:58 Finding Your Neurodivergent Squad3:53 Kat’s ADHD Realisation5:00 Jack’s Mid-Haircut ADHD Realisation5:28 The Journey of an ADHD Diagnosis6:16 Going Private VS 22 Year Waitlist VS ADHD Self-Diagnosis6:52 The Human Experience through an ADHD Lens7:20 Undiagnosed & Needing Medication VS Formally Diagnosed ADHD7:49 Why Kat & Jack decided to start ADHD Podcast, ‘Distracted’9:05 Double ADHD Teamwork is the Dreamwork9:36 Kat & Jacks Advice for starting a Podcast10:12 What inspires Kat & Jack’s ADHD Podcast Topics?11:16 The Most Surprising Thing About ADHD: One Year On12:14 Discovering the Undiscovered: Spreading the Word About ADHD12:46 ADHD in Women VS ADHD in Men13:32 Kat & Jack’s World of ADHD Bugbears15:20 Autism Stigma VS ADHD Stigma15:50 Why Jack Decided Not To Use ADHD Medication17:04 Kat & Jack’s Key Strategies for ADHD's Toughest Challenges18:29 Kat’s Top Tips for Tackling ADHD Procrastination19:03 Distraction VS Procrastination19:24 The Twenty Minute ADHD Game20:32 Letting Go of The ADHD Shame21:04 Brilliant ADHD Brains21:48 The Beauty of ADHD Emotional Extremes and RSD22:52 Intuitive Empathy VS Physical Empathy23:37 When RSD Can Take Over Rationality24:11 Celebrating Women’s ADHD Sensitivity & Shining a Light on Men’s ADHD Sensitivity25:57 Embracing The Power of A Good Cry26:23 Jack’s Dry Years26:58 Kat & Jack’s ND Badges of Honour___________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburneVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 _____________________________________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benDistracted @distracted.podcastIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• ADHD Arctic Explorer: "The Biggest Risk Was The Impact On My Family"

  Record-breaking Arctic explorer and ocean conservationist Pen Hadow achieved the impossible—trekking solo to the North Pole. Now, on his 63rd birthday, he bravely opens up for the first time about his ADHD diagnosis, reflecting on how it shaped his risk-taking, resilience, and focus—for better and worse.In this chat with Ben, Pen unpacks the puzzling contradictions of ADHD—being able to laser-focus on extreme expeditions yet struggling with simple tasks like taking out the bins. They explore how ADHD made him one person at work and another at home, its impact on his family and self-esteem, and why embracing different ways of thinking is crucial for the future of our planet.___________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburneVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 _____________________________________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benPen Hadow @penhadowIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Exposing The Truth Behind ADHD "Sickfluencer" Headlines

  In this episode, Ben sits down with Amanda Perry, ADHD business mentor and author, to discuss the UK government’s Access to Work scheme and the controversy sparked by a recent Daily Mail article. The piece claims that influencers labeled "sickfluencers" are driving a surge in applications, particularly from self-diagnosed ADHD’ers. Amanda, one of the individuals named in the article, joins Ben to share her side of the story.In this chat with Ben, Amanda discusses the purpose of the scheme, who it truly benefits, why ADHD is often misunderstood, and how the media can influences people's views on it.NB: We reached out to the Daily Mail / Mail Online for a response to this podcast but received no reply. The invitation is still open.___________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburneVideo Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 _____________________________________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benAmanda Perry @amandaperryIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Ben Branson’s Journey from Homelessness to Hosting The Hidden 20%

  In this special anniversary episode, Ben sits down with Head of Production, Bella, to reflect on an extraordinary first year of The Hidden 20%.From the thrill of winning Gold at the British Podcast Awards to unpacking the most raw and emotional conversation on the show, we revisit the moments that shaped us and changed the way we think.In this chat with Bella, Ben unpacks the three words that define our mission—"I feel seen"—answers listener questions, and bravely shares his extraordinary journey from homelessness to hosting this podcast.Join us as we celebrate a year of speaking to great minds that think differently, and look ahead to what's next!___________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburneVideo Editor: James Scriven & Joe GraceSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 _____________________________________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benBella Neale @bella_neale If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Top ADHD Doctor Reveals Hard Truths: "ADHD or Brain Injury?"

  Professor Amanda Kirby has been a leading voice in the neurodivergent community for over four decades. With a PhD in Education and a background as a GP, her extensive career spans academic research, medical practice, and consultancy. She’s the author of 10 influential books, including the award-winning Neurodiversity at Work and her latest publication, Neurodiversity and Education.In this chat with Ben, Amanda delves into the evolution of neurodivergence awareness, highlights the often-overlooked overlaps between ADHD and Traumatic Brain Injury, and critiques the siloed research and diagnostic processes that are creating serious challenges. She also shares innovative ideas that could potentially save the government billions!___________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburneVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 _____________________________________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benAmanda Kirby @progamandakirbyIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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