John Thomson: ADHD...Nice!

About this episode

Comedian John Thomson discusses his ADHD diagnosis and personal experiences with adoption and trauma.

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant comedian and actor John Thomson, who opens up for the first time about his ADHD diagnosis, his experience of adoption, and the complex trauma that shaped so much of his life. From school struggles and hyperactivity to fame, addiction, sobriety, and the search for understanding, John speaks with honesty, warmth, and plenty of laughs about what it really means to live with ADHD. Want to see us live?! Join us in Sheffield on July 5th https://crossedwires.live/podcast/im-adhd-no-youre-not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE, Paul Whitehouse

Guest: John Thomson

Topics covered

• ADHD
• comedy
• mental health
• adoption
• trauma
• sobriety

Keywords

• ADHD
• John Thomson
• comedy
• mental health
• adoption
• trauma
• sobriety
• addiction

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Organizations: Acast

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