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"I was addicted to anxiety" - Susannah Constantine & daughter shed tears over ADHD realisations

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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.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer 

00:56 Dedication 

01:05 A message from our sponsor: Tiimo 

03:40 Which one of you has ADHD?

04:05 ADHD item reveal

04:26 Susannah, when was your first memory of feeling different

06:28 Esme, when was your first memory of feeling different? 

08:56 Susannah’s alcoholism rock bottom moment 

10:38 What keeps you sober?

12:16 Esme, when was your ADHD diagnosis 

14:45 Susannah, what did ADHD mean to you before Esme was diagnosed 

17:24 Esme, what's your experience of ADHD been as you've grown with it

21:03 Susannah, how do you feel when you see Esme in distress 

22:38 Do you both ever clash with regards to the meaning of ADHD?

29:01 How anxiety manifests in you both 

34:43 Susannah, did being famous make you anxious 

38:46 Rejection sensitivity 

48:54 A message from our sponsor: Stasis

50:45 ADHD item explanation 

52:32 ADHD agony aunt segment (The washing machine of woes)

56:55 Esme, how do you OWN your ADHD

57:30 Do you think Susannah has ADHD

01:00:04 Susannah, what helped you navigate through life 

01:00:37 Self esteem issues amongst women 

01:02:38 Suicide ideation 

01:11:55 What have you taught each other about ADHD

01:15:28 What could each other improve on

01:24:09 What would you NEVER change about each other 

01:27:46 A letter from the previous guest (3 rules to live by)

01:28:58 Behind the scenes & signing the ‘out of the box’ canvas

Follow Susannah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/susannahconstantine/?hl=en

Follow Esme on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/esmebertelsen/

Buy Susannah's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ready-Absolutely-Nothing-Susannah-Constantine/dp/0241555205

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