ADHD Andy

25/04/2026

Ever wondered why focus can feel so different for people with ADHD?

A big part of the answer lies in the brain—specifically the prefrontal cortex, the area right behind your forehead that helps with planning, decision-making, impulse control, and staying on task.

In people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this region often develops and functions a bit differently:

🧠 **Less consistent activation** – The prefrontal cortex may not “switch on” as strongly during tasks that require sustained attention.
🧠 **Dopamine differences** – This brain area relies heavily on dopamine, a chemical linked to motivation and reward. In ADHD, dopamine signaling can be lower or less efficient.
🧠 **Delayed maturation** – Research suggests the prefrontal cortex can develop more slowly, especially in childhood and adolescence.
🧠 **Weaker executive control** – Skills like organizing, prioritizing, and resisting distractions can be harder—not due to laziness, but brain wiring.

The key takeaway? ADHD isn’t about a lack of effort—it’s about how the brain manages attention and control.

Understanding this helps shift the conversation from “Why can’t you just focus?” to “What support actually works for your brain?”

If you'd like more help better understanding ADHD I offer 1hr educational talks, 121 peer mentoring and I speak at schools and organisations to help educate people.

My next public talk is at Nantwich 12th May 7pm. Just 20 tickets now available at:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIJ

06/04/2026

Wed 8th April 7pm- Newcastle Under Lyme

🧠 The Science of ADHD & The Six Pillars of Health – 1hr educational talk

ADHD is often misunderstood as simply “poor focus” or “too much energy.”
In reality, it’s a complex neurological condition affecting motivation, emotions, behaviour, and relationships….and the star of the show is dopamine!

In this engaging one-hour talk, Andy Stone combines the latest science, psychology, and lived experience to explore what ADHD really is and how people can work with their brain rather than against it. KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE REALLY IS KEY TO MANAGING ADHD!!!

You’ll learn about:
🔹 How the ADHD brain differs from the neurotypical brain
🔹 The role of dopamine and reward systems
🔹 Why emotional highs and lows are common
🔹 ADHD’s connection to addiction
🔹 Practical wellbeing strategies through the Six Pillars of Health
(sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental wellbeing, connection, and purpose)

Andy’s story is extraordinary. After growing up with ADHD and autism, being expelled from school, and battling addiction, he rebuilt his life through education, health, and mindset.

Today he is:
🏅 10 years sober
🏊‍♂️ Guinness World Record holder (70 triathlons in 75 days)
🌊 A professional shark diver
👥 A mentor supporting young people with ADHD

This talk blends science, inspiration, and practical tools to help people better understand ADHD and unlock the strengths that come with it.

👥 Ideal for:
Young people (12+), adults with ADHD, parents, educators, and youth workers.

Tickets are £10. Available on line at:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYYH

30/03/2026

Children with ADHD grow up surrounded by a much higher rate of correction, criticism, and negative feedback due to their perceived “behaviour issues”. Scientists believe it’s 3 times more negative experiences than neurotypical children although it’s super hard to quantify!

Over time, these negative interactions build.

It can shape how they see themselves:
“I’m always getting it wrong.”
“I’m too much.”
“I’m not good enough.”

By the time they reach adulthood, those repeated moments can turn into chronic self-doubt, self esteem issues, anxiety, people-pleasing, or a fear of failure — not because they lack ability, but because of what they’ve learned to believe about themselves.

They can develop into trauma responses in adulthood like addictions, avoidant behaviour, rejection sensitivity dysphoria and challenges building relationships or holding down employment.

But here’s where things can change.

When caregivers and educators understand ADHD — not just what it looks like, but why it happens — behaviour stops being seen as “bad” and starts being seen as communication.

Impulsivity becomes a lag in regulation.
Inattention becomes a difference in focus, not a lack of care.
Emotional outbursts become overwhelm, not defiance.

That shift in understanding allows for a powerful reframe:
From “What’s wrong with this child?”
To “What does this child need right now?”

And that changes everything.

Because when children experience more patience than punishment, more curiosity than criticism, and more support than shame — they don’t just behave differently.

They grow up believing they are capable, understood, and worthy.

And that belief lasts a lifetime.

KNOWLEDGE OF ADHD IS KEY to supporting people and making this change.

If you’d like to know more about the Science of ADHD please join me for a 1hr educational talk.

On-line session - Wed 1st April 7pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDOY

Newcastle u Lyme - Wed 8th April 7pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYYH

Wolverhampton - Mon 13th April 7pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIF

Nantwich - Tue 12th May 7pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIJ

28/03/2026

🧠 The Science of ADHD & The Six Pillars of Health – 1hr educational talk

ADHD is often misunderstood as simply “poor focus” or “too much energy.”
In reality, it’s a complex neurological condition affecting motivation, emotions, behaviour, and relationships….and the star of the show is dopamine!

In this engaging one-hour talk, Andy Stone combines the latest science, psychology, and lived experience to explore what ADHD really is and how people can work with their brain rather than against it. KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE REALLY IS KEY TO MANAGING ADHD!!!

You’ll learn about:
🔹 How the ADHD brain differs from the neurotypical brain
🔹 The role of dopamine and reward systems
🔹 Why emotional highs and lows are common
🔹 ADHD’s connection to addiction
🔹 Practical wellbeing strategies through the Six Pillars of Health
(sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental wellbeing, connection, and purpose)

Andy’s story is extraordinary. After growing up with ADHD and autism, being expelled from school, and battling addiction, he rebuilt his life through education, health, and mindset.

Today he is:
🏅 10 years sober
🏊‍♂️ Guinness World Record holder (70 triathlons in 75 days)
🌊 A professional shark diver
👥 A mentor supporting young people with ADHD

This talk blends science, inspiration, and practical tools to help people better understand ADHD and unlock the strengths that come with it.

👥 Ideal for:
Young people (12+), adults with ADHD, parents, educators, and youth workers.

Tickets are £10. Available on line at:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/adhdandy

26/03/2026

ADHD isn’t just distraction — it’s daring.

Spontaneity. Risk-taking. Saying “yes” before the fear has time to say “no.”

It all stems from the development of the prefrontal cortex in ADHDers which is our go / no go centre and gives us more spontaneity than neurotypicals. Our ability to think outside the box.

History has always been shaped by people willing to go beyond the edge of “safe.” Think of trailblazers like Richard Branson, who has openly spoken about his ADHD and built a life on bold risks, or adventurers like Bear Grylls, whose fearless, improvisational style reflects traits many ADHD minds recognise.

While not all explorers were diagnosed (many lived long before ADHD was understood), that same impulsive curiosity and drive shows up again and again in the people who crossed oceans, climbed the impossible, and said “what if?” instead of “what if not.”

Because where some brains hit the brakes…
ADHD brains sometimes just hit GO.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what the world needs 🌍

Come listen to my 1hr talk “The science of ADHD and the six pillars of health” to find out more about how the ADHD brain is wired.

Wed 1st April - on line webinar
Wed 8th April - Newcastle under Lyme
Mon 13Th April - Wolverhampton
Tue 12th May - Nantwich

Tickets available at:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/adhdandy

24/03/2026

💡 Ever had that “light bulb moment” when something just clicks?

Join us for a powerful 1-hour educational talk:
**“The Science of ADHD & the Six Pillars of Health”**

99% of the people I meet can only give me a super top level view of ADHD and are completely oblivious to what is actually going on in their bodies! As an ADHDer the science behind ADHD has been my hyperfocus. I've studied hard and listened to all the latest research and this greater knowledge has helped me massively!!

Understanding ADHD isn’t just about labels — it’s about discovering how your brain is uniquely wired. And once you get it, everything starts to shift. You stop fighting yourself and begin working with your brain, not against it.

In this session, we’ll explore:
✨ The science behind ADHD including the difference between neurotypical & ADHD brains
✨ The role of dopamine in ADHD and how to drive sustained release
✨ The six pillars of health that support focus, energy, and wellbeing
✨ Practical insights you can start using right away

Whether you have ADHD, support someone who does, or are simply curious — this talk could be the moment things finally make sense.

📍 1 hour. Insightful. Empowering. Transformational.

On-line tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDOY

Newcastle Under Lyme tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYYH

Wolverhampton tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIF

Nantwich tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIJ

If you have attended a talk already please leave a comment and let others know what to expect. Please help me grow my small business by sharing my post - Andy 😀

22/03/2026

📣 Super excited to announce my range of ADHD clothes designed be me!!!! 📣

Celebrate the power of your beautifully wired brain with our ADHD range — designed to shout about the strengths that make you, you.

From creativity and hyperfocus to resilience and big-picture thinking, our pieces are made to wear your pride out loud. Every design sparks conversation, challenges stereotypes, and champions the brilliance of ADHD minds.

Even better, 10% of every sale goes directly to ADHD UK, helping fund vital support, advocacy, and awareness across the UK.

Wear it boldly. Wear it proudly. Make a difference.

Check out the full range at:

https://www.adhdandy.com/category/all-products

22/03/2026

🧠✨ The Science of ADHD & The Six Pillars of Health ✨🧠

Lichfield tickets have now sold out but tickets available for:

**On-line talk** (from the comfort of your own home)
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDOY

**Newcastle Under Lyme**
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYYH

**Wolverhampton**
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIF

**Nantwich**
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDIJ

ADHD is more than just “poor focus” or “too much energy” — it’s a complex neurological condition that shapes how people think, feel, and experience the world.

Join us for an insightful and inspiring talk that dives into the real science behind ADHD, combined with powerful lived experience.

🔍 In this session, you’ll discover:
• What ADHD really is (neurologically & psychologically)
• How the ADHD brain differs from the neurotypical brain
• The role of dopamine, hormones & reward pathways
• Emotional highs, lows & behavioural patterns
• The link between ADHD and addiction
• Practical strategies based on the Six Pillars of Health: sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental wellbeing, connection & purpose
• How to harness ADHD strengths for growth, focus & success

🎤 About the Speaker – Andy Stone
From being expelled from school and battling addiction, to becoming 10+ years sober, a Guinness World Record holder (70 triathlons in 75 days), and a professional shark diver 🌊🦈 — Andy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Now a mentor and ADHD educator, Andy shares real tools, mindset shifts, and science-backed insights to help others work with their ADHD, not against it.

💡 Who should attend?
• Young people (12+) & adults with ADHD
• Parents & carers
• Educators & youth workers
• Anyone curious about neurodiversity & mental health

🌟 Whether you’re seeking understanding, practical strategies, or inspiration — this session will change how you see ADHD.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

20/03/2026

Building a deeper understanding of ADHD is unlocking how your brain actually works. 🧠✨

If you still think ADHD is just hyperactivity and an inability to focus….well you really don’t know as much as you could!

When you learn the science behind ADHD — our different brain neurology and dopamine regulation — things start to click. That “lack of motivation” isn’t laziness. That struggle to start tasks isn’t a character flaw. It’s brain chemistry.

And that shift in understanding changes everything.

Instead of fighting yourself, you start working with your brain:
• You make lifestyle tweaks to drive sustainable dopamine
• You lean into creativity, hyperfocus, and curiosity
• You stop chasing “normal” and start defining what works for you

Knowledge turns frustration into strategy.
Self-awareness turns shame into self-trust.

Your brain isn’t broken — it’s wired differently. And when you understand the wiring, you can finally play to your strengths. 💡

I have various 1hr educational ADHD talks across the region and on-line.

Next session is Wed 8th April Kings Studio, King St, Newcastle Under Lyme.

Tickets are available at:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYYH

I also have an on-line talk on Wed 1st April so you can dial in from the comfort of home and for those not local. Tickets available from:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDOY

Help spread the word and tag anyone you think may be interested to learn more.

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20/03/2026

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19/03/2026

Ever notice how certain foods seem to send your focus and mood on a rollercoaster? 🍬⚡

For people with ADHD, the brain already processes dopamine (the “motivation and reward” chemical) differently. Highly processed foods—especially those loaded with sugar—can spike dopamine quickly, giving a short burst of energy and pleasure… but that spike is often followed by a crash. That crash can look like brain fog, irritability, low motivation, or intense cravings for more sugar to “rebalance.”

Over time, this cycle of spikes and crashes may make it even harder to regulate attention, mood, and impulses.

So where does nutrition come in?

Some scientists are exploring how a ketogenic diet (low-carb, high-fat) might support more stable brain chemistry. Instead of running on quick sugar highs, the brain uses ketones (from fat) as fuel—leading to steadier energy levels. Early research suggests this could:
• Reduce dopamine swings
• Support more balanced hormone signaling
• Improve focus and mental clarity for some individuals

It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution—but it highlights something powerful: what we eat doesn’t just affect our body, it directly impacts our brain chemistry. 🧠✨

17/03/2026

📢 ONLINE WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT – ADHD EDUCATIONAL TALK

Due to popular demand, I’m excited to bring my talk “The Science of ADHD and the Six Pillars of Health” online!

This new format is perfect for anyone outside the North West or Midlands—or for those who simply prefer learning from the comfort of home (I know big crowds aren’t for everyone!).

🗓 Wed 1st April
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Online – join from anywhere - link will be sent with your ticket

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What ADHD really is – from both a neurological and psychological perspective
• Key differences between the ADHD brain and the neurotypical brain
• How dopamine, hormones, and reward pathways influence behaviour
• Common emotional patterns, challenges, and strengths
• The link between ADHD and addiction
• Practical strategies based on the six pillars of health: sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental wellbeing, connection, and purpose
• How to improve focus, build stronger relationships, and harness ADHD strengths

👤 About the Speaker – Andy Stone

Andy shares his powerful lived experience of growing up with ADHD and autism—facing expulsion from school, addiction, and the challenges of navigating a neurotypical world without support.

Now 10+ years sober and a Guinness World Record holder (70 triathlons in 75 days!), Andy has transformed his life and now helps others do the same.

Through mentoring, education, and his ADHD Wellness Course, he empowers people to work with their ADHD—not against it.

🌍 Inspiration & Possibility

This session also explores how ADHD traits like resilience, hyperfocus, creativity, curiosity, and risk-taking can become powerful strengths.
Andy’s own journey—including his work as a shark diver—shows what’s possible when neurodiversity is embraced.

🎯 Who Should Attend:

• Young people (12+) and adults with ADHD
• Parents and carers
• Educators and youth workers
• Anyone interested in ADHD, neurodiversity, or mental health

✨ This is more than a talk—it’s a deeper understanding of ADHD, combining science with lived experience to inspire growth, acceptance, and change.

Tickets are available at:
www.trybooking.com/uk/GDOY