‘Neurodivergence isn't a brake on progress - it might actually be the engine behind it.’

In this episode of ADHD Beyond the Label, Dr Phil Anderton & John Reynolds talk with Dex Hunter-Torricke.

Dex has worked directly with some of the biggest names in tech, Eric Schmidt at Google, Elon Musk at SpaceX, Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook.

He's seen up close how innovation accelerates when neurodivergent thinkers are not only welcomed, but empowered.

Dex believes that all but one of his big-tech bosses were likely neurodivergent - and in Silicon Valley, that's not something people hide. It's often a headline strength.

Neurodivergence is credited as a driver of creation, disruption, and problem-solving. (Of course, hyper-focus and intense work cultures can also lead to burnout - a conversation for another day).

But outside that ecosystem, especially in the UK, neurodivergence is still too often masked, misunderstood, or surrounded by stigma & shame.

And that has consequences:

• ideas unspoken

• innovation lost

• potential untapped

There's so much we could learn from the way Silicon Valley elevates difference rather than burying it under rigid protocols and one-size-fits-all HR performance reviews.

Today, alongside recently joining the HM Treasury board, Dec is using his platform, experience and extensive networks to take n some of humanities most urgent challenges.

"I've always known I have ADHD"

Steven Thai aka 'The prawn King' is this week's guest on ADHD Beyond the Label.

Having met hosts John Reynolds & Dr Phil Anderton at Ideas Fest and sharing his back story, Steven was invited to be part of this filming series.

We discuss the personal journey of understanding ADHD, exploring how unique traits like crisis management and social adaptability can be viewed as strengths, and the ongoing process of self-improvement and leadership development.

The resilience and relentless drive to survive and protect family is both inspiring and humbling.

This is a conversation not to miss....

"To relax, I need to go to the gym, then my mind can be still."In this episode Dr Phil Anderton and John Reynolds speak with Ryan HopkinsRyan has ADHD. It's a fundamental part of how he thinks, moves, leads, and creates impact.Getting diagnosed with ADHD wasn't about having a label; it was about understanding himself better, so he could show up as the best version of himself.That self-understanding has allowed him to be more effective with his team, to help them fly, and to create the kind of impact that genuinely shifts culture.He'll tell you openly that he wants things done yesterday, and that he can rub people up the wrong way.But that same energy, pace, and restlessness are exactly what enable him to challenge outdated systems and deliver change that actually lands ~He's been called a disruptor, a non-conformist - this is a guy that did a Ted X talk sitting on a toilet on stage.The truth is, it's working for him And working for corporates because he's reframing what leadership, pace, and impact really look like.His relentless commitment, combined with the strength he shows in being vulnerable about his mental health, has been genuinely inspirational.Ryan is a two-time Ted Speaker, best selling author, and a genuine force for good in reshaping mental health in the corporate world.