"I was addicted to anxiety" - Susannah Constantine & daughter shed tears over ADHD realisations
"I was addicted to anxiety" - Susannah Constantine & daughter shed tears over ADHD realisations
ADHD Chatter
93 minutes
Hosted by Alex Partridge

Episode Description

<p>Susannah Constantine is best known for being one half of Trinny and Susannah, but today she emotionally opens up with her daughter, Esme, about how ADHD has impacted their family. Susannah & Esme bravely share the many lessons they've learnt along the way.</p><br><p>Chapters:</p><br><p>00:00 Trailer </p><p>00:56 Dedication </p><p>01:05 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo </p><p>03:40 Which one of you has ADHD?</p><p>04:05 ADHD item reveal</p><p>04:26 Susannah, when was your first memory of feeling different</p><p>06:28 Esme, when was your first memory of feeling different? </p><p>08:56 Susannah’s alcoholism rock bottom moment </p><p>10:38 What keeps you sober?</p><p>12:16 Esme, when was your ADHD diagnosis </p><p>14:45 Susannah, what did ADHD mean to you before Esme was diagnosed </p><p>17:24 Esme, what's your experience of ADHD been as you've grown with it</p><p>21:03 Susannah, how do you feel when you see Esme in distress </p><p>22:38 Do you both ever clash with regards to the meaning of ADHD?</p><p>29:01 How anxiety manifests in you both </p><p>34:43 Susannah, did being famous make you anxious </p><p>38:46 Rejection sensitivity </p><p>48:54 A message from our sponsor: Stasis</p><p>50:45 ADHD item explanation </p><p>52:32 ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes)</p><p>56:55 Esme, how do you OWN your ADHD</p><p>57:30 Do you think Susannah has ADHD</p><p>01:00:04 Susannah, what helped you navigate through life </p><p>01:00:37 Self esteem issues amongst women </p><p>01:02:38 Suicide ideation </p><p>01:11:55 What have you taught each other about ADHD</p><p>01:15:28 What could each other improve on</p><p>01:24:09 What would you NEVER change about each other </p><p>01:27:46 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)</p><p>01:28:58 Behind the scenes & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas</p><br><p>Follow Susannah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/susannahconstantine/?hl=en</p><p>Follow Esme on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/esmebertelsen/</p><br><p>Buy Susannah's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ready-Absolutely-Nothing-Susannah-Constantine/dp/0241555205</p><br><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Special Guests

  • Esme Bertelsen
  • Susannah Constantine