ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood Explained Everything For Adam Reed

CW: mental health, suicide & addiction.


With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon
ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed
stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry.


In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety
and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing
journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing
psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why
community plays a pivotal role in his life.


0:00 Introduction


1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance


7:11 Identity & School


17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood


19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus


27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent


33:33 ADHD & Intimacy


36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship


39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia


45:02 Adam's Neurodivergent Item


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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 Branson


Producer: Bella Neale


Video Editor: James Scriven


Social Media Manager: Charlie Young


Music: Jackson Greenberg


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