Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-Grout

Welcome to Mad About… The podcast amplifying neurodivergent voices, messy stories, and the brilliant humans who refuse to fit in boxes. Hosted by bestselling author and visibility strategist Maddy Alexander-Grout , Mad About… is a space where neurodivergent people get to speak for themselves. Each episode brings honest conversations about life, money, business, identity, and everything in between. No polished success stories. No pretending everything is perfect. Just real humans sharing real experiences. Because neurodivergent people have spent far too long being spoken about instead of being listened to . This podcast exists to change that. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, creatives, parents, leaders, and everyday people who are navigating ADHD, autism, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities, and brains that simply work differently.<

Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-Grout is a education podcast hosted by Maddy Alexander-Grout, with 121 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Maddy Alexander-Grout hosts Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-Grout, a education show with 121 episodes published.

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  Episode #121

  Ep121- Burnout, PMDD and Working for FREE

  Sep 28, 202623 minS2

  Message Us! This week, I’m mad at… myself. Because apparently I’m really bloody good at teaching other people how to build businesses around their capacity, energy, pain and neurodivergent brains… and significantly less good at taking my own advice. The last few weeks have been A LOT. Media appearances. Articles. LBC. Launching Access to Business. Writing my third book. Planning a documentary about hidden disability. Parenting. Trying to keep up with thousands of comments and messages. Attempting to have “rest days” while lying in bed doing work. Oh, and actually being disabled in amongst all of that. In this very unfiltered solo episode, I’m talking about what happens when ambition, ADHD, internalised ableism and FOMO collide with a body that is very clearly saying: MADDY, FOR FUCK’S SAKE, REST. I talk about: • Why I’ve realised I cannot keep giving unlimited access to myself for free • The hidden workload that comes with disability advocacy • Running a business when your capacity changes from day to day • Why using a wheelchair gives me MORE independence, not less • The financial cost of becoming more disabled • Trying to balance making money with doing work that genuinely matters • Why boundaries are becoming non-negotiable for me • The irony of teaching people to protect their spoons while chucking all of mine directly in the bin • My new Access to Business programme • The hidden disability documentary I’m currently creating • And why being disabled does NOT mean giving up the things you love This episode isn't me saying disabled and neurodivergent people need to push through. Quite the opposite. It's about recognising that we can build lives and businesses that work WITH our brains and bodies, but sometimes that means accepting our limits, asking for support, charging for our work and saying no. Turns out I need to take my own bloody advice. Welcome back to Mad About. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ✨ Access to Business – my programme helping disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent people build businesses around their actual capacity. The Maddyverse – my low-cost community for people with hidden struggles who want support, coaching, connection and a bit more Maddy in their lives. The Hidden Disability Documentary – challenging the misconceptions about what disability actually looks like. ️ Want to be a guest on Mad About? I’m bringing guests back and I want to hear what YOU are mad about. Follow me on socials and come and join the Maddyverse. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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  Episode #120

  Ep120- Disabled & Scared- A life update from me

  Sep 7, 202615 minS2

  Message Us! It’s been six weeks since I last picked up the podcast mic… and quite frankly, A LOT has happened. In this episode of Mad About , I’m giving you a proper life update. I talk about burnout, navigating the summer holidays with two neurodivergent kids, the frankly horrific way disabled and neurodivergent people are being talked about online and in the press, and why it’s made me even more determined to use my voice. I also share my plans for a new documentary/mini-series about the REALITY of living with hidden disabilities. Real people. Real stories. No polished scripts or carefully manufactured narratives. Then there’s Gladys, my powerchair, becoming a much bigger part of my life, running a business when your health changes, and figuring out what I actually want the next chapter of my career to look like. And then something pretty bloody brilliant happened… I PRESENTED ON KERRANG RADIO. Yep. My favourite radio station. And I absolutely bloody loved it. So now I’m thinking seriously about radio, journalism and how I can combine disability advocacy with the things that give me ridiculous amounts of dopamine: music, radio and apparently collecting sea glass. I also talk about what’s changing inside The Maddyverse , why that community matters so much to me, and what I want to create next. Oh, and it’s my birthday. A day I traditionally find deeply awkward because PLEASE DO NOT SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. Basically, this episode is disability, neurodivergence, business, burnout, birthdays, wheelchairs, Kerrang, sea glass and me figuring out WTF comes next. Welcome back to Mad About . In this episode: ️ Why the podcast disappeared for six weeks ♿ Becoming a much more regular wheelchair user Disability backlash and why I want to fight back My plans for a hidden-disability documentary What’s happening with The Maddyverse My Kerrang Radio experience Why I want to do more radio and journalism Running a business alongside disability and burnout Why autistic me is really not a fan of birthdays And what’s coming next If you have a hidden disability and would be interested in sharing your story for the documentary/mini-series, get in touch. And if you enjoy the episode, subscribe and leave a review. It genuinely helps more people find the podcast. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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  Episode #119

  Ep119 The ADHD Myth- with Maddy Alexander-Grout

  Jul 31, 202615 minS2

  Message Us! This week I'm absolutely fuming. A new Channel 4 documentary, The ADHD Myth , asks whether ADHD is really a neurodevelopmental condition and questions whether too many children are being medicated. As someone who has ADHD, has spent years coaching people with ADHD, trained in ADHD, and literally wrote a book about it... I had a few things to say. In this episode I talk about: Why headlines like this can be so damaging. The difference between asking scientific questions and fuelling stigma. Why ADHD medication is never an "easy option" for parents. The reality of living with ADHD and why validation matters. Why invisible disabilities are constantly questioned. Blue Badges, PIP and the myths surrounding ADHD support. Whether this documentary is genuine investigation... or simply rage bait. I'm also sharing my personal experience as an ADHD parent, why I haven't rushed to medicate my own children, and why every family deserves the right to make those decisions without judgement. If you have ADHD, love someone who does, or you're simply curious about the conversation, I'd love to hear your thoughts. ⚠️ Please note: This episode was recorded before the documentary aired and is a reaction to the promotional material and press coverage available at the time. Connect with me Mad About Money: Managing Finances and Life with ADHD TikTok: @madaboutmoneyofficial Instagram: @maddytalksmoney LinkedIn: Maddy Alexander-Grout Join The Maddyverse community for support with life, business, money and visibility. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating, follow the podcast, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. It really helps more people discover the show ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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  Episode #117

  Ep117- What grief really feels like and why it never leaves you- with Karen Whybrow

  Jul 13, 202651 minS2

  Message Us! Grief changes everything. In this deeply honest episode of Mad About , Maddy sits down with Sacred Life Coach Karen Wybrow to talk about what happens after unimaginable loss—and how you slowly begin to rebuild a life you never expected to be living. Karen shares the story of losing her husband, Ben, to bowel cancer at just 39 years old while raising two young daughters. Together, Maddy and Karen explore the realities of grief that people rarely talk about, including what happens after everyone else goes home, why grief never truly disappears, and how spirituality, the universe and small daily choices helped Karen find herself again. The conversation also dives into ADHD, addiction, money after bereavement, manifestation, Reiki, the moon, and why looking after yourself isn't selfish—it's essential. This episode is emotional, hopeful and full of practical wisdom for anyone navigating loss, change or simply trying to find their way back to themselves. Please note: This episode contains discussions around bereavement, terminal illness, death, grief and addiction. In this episode we discuss: Karen's story of losing her husband to cancer Why grief never really ends—it just changes shape The "ball in the box" theory of grief Parenting through bereavement ADHD, addiction and unhealthy coping mechanisms Giving up alcohol and finding healthier ways to cope The financial reality of losing a partner Bereavement support and why the system needs to change Why wills, life insurance and power of attorney matter Spirituality versus religion Reiki, intuition and trusting yourself The connection between the moon, the universe and our wellbeing Manifestation, mindset and changing the stories we tell ourselves Karen's book One Sacred Life Connect with Karen Wybrow Follow Karen for guidance on grief, spirituality, Reiki and reconnecting with yourself. Instagram: @karenwybrowcoaching Facebook: Karen Wybrow TikTok: @karenwybrow Connect with Maddy Instagram: @maddytalksmoney TikTok: @madaboutmoneyofficial Website: The Maddyverse If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who might need to hear this conversation today. Every review helps more people discover the podcast. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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  Episode #116

  Ep116- Advocating for yourself in Healthcare- With Debbie Greyson The Godmother Of Phamacology

  Jul 6, 202648 minS2

  Message Us! Advocating for Yourself, ADHD, PMDD, Perimenopause and Why Your Gut Might Be Trying to Tell You Something How many times have you left a GP appointment thinking... "I forgot to say the important bit." Or felt like you weren't being listened to? In this episode of Mad About... , I'm joined by pharmacist, nutritional therapist and self-proclaimed Godmother of Pharmacology , Debbie Grayson. We have a completely honest conversation about what it's really like trying to navigate healthcare when you're neurodivergent, dealing with ADHD, PMDD, perimenopause, thyroid problems, medication and everything else life throws at you. We also chat about my own health journey, including starting sertraline after losing my dad, my recent experience with HRT, histamine reactions, and why advocating for yourself can sometimes be the hardest part of getting the right support. In this episode we cover: • Why antidepressants often make you feel worse before they make you feel better • How ADHD medication actually works in the brain • My experience of starting sertraline and why I'm so glad I stuck with it • PMDD, hormones and why they can completely change how your ADHD feels • The connection between ADHD, perimenopause and emotional regulation • Why so many women are dismissed when talking about hormonal symptoms • Histamine, hives, urticaria and why hormones can trigger allergic-type reactions • The surprising link between oestrogen and histamine • Why gut health isn't just about what you eat • Simple changes that can genuinely improve digestion • ADHD medication, appetite suppression and blood sugar crashes • Coffee, caffeine and stimulant medication • Practical ways to improve your energy without trying to become a wellness influencer overnight • How to advocate for yourself at GP appointments • What to do if you feel your doctor isn't listening • Why taking someone with you to appointments can make a huge difference Debbie's top advice Sometimes the biggest changes aren't the dramatic ones. Drink more water. Eat before your ADHD medication kicks in. Slow down when you eat. Be present with your food. Ask for a double GP appointment if you need one. Write your symptoms down before you go. And remember... You know your body better than anyone else. Follow Debbie Grayson YouTube: The Godmother of Pharmacology Debbie shares simple, evidence-based advice on medication, supplements, digestion, hormones and nutrition in a way that's actually easy to understand. If this episode helped... Please leave a review, subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who's currently trying to fight to be heard by the healthcare system. The more conversations we have about hidden disabilities, hormones, ADHD and advocating for ourselves, the better. Because nobody should have to fight this hard just to be listened to. ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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