{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden 20%","slug":"the-hidden-20-6751677","podcast_index_feed_id":6751677,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1727688431246-13a9e78d-6673-4702-95f5-bff12701363d.jpeg","author":"Ben Branson","episode_count":122,"summary":"Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677"},"episode":{"title":"The Psychologist Who Diagnosed Me Is Back - With an ADHD Diagnosis and Big News","slug":"the-psychologist-who-diagnosed-me-is-back-with-an-adhd-diagnosis-and-big-news","published_at":"2026-01-14T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/the-psychologist-who-diagnosed-me-is-back-with-an-adhd-diagnosis-and-big-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677","url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20/episodes/the-psychologist-who-diagnosed-me-is-back-with-an-adhd-diagn","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657b32c48f98e20016664592/e/69668175d56ec26637a485ed/media.mp3","summary":"Dr Renata Fialho is back in the green chair. In this conversation, Renata and Ben pick up where they left off - this time with Renata sharing her own ADHD diagnosis, what it was like to receive it later in life, and how it has quietly reshaped both her inner world and her clinical work. Together, they unpack the realities of autism and ADHD assessments across the NHS and private sector, why certain myths continue to circulate, and where Renata sees genuine potential for more thoughtful, humane practice. Renata also shares why she’s joining The Hidden 20% as a clinical psychologist, her hopes for the direction of neurodiversity care, and reflections on her work at the intersection of neurodivergence and sport - including why swimming can be such a powerful regulator for ADHD nervous systems. Join us at  hidden20.org/donate . ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Dr Renata Fialho Reveals Her ADHD Diagnosis 03:57 Why Dr Renata’s ADHD Was Missed for So Long 08:39 How ADHD Shows Up in Dr Renata’s Daily Life 10:25 Neurodiversity Care: NHS vs Private Explained 11:45 The Autism Assessment Myth That Frustrates Clinicians 13:00 Why Many Clinicians Work Across NHS and Private Practice 15:46 What Gives Dr Renata Hope About the Private Sector 17:14 Dr Renata Joins The Hidden 20% Team 21:15 The Autism Assessment Case That Changed Dr Renata’s Practice 24:05 Identity, Community & Diagnosis: Beyond the Medical Model 29:22 Dr Renata’s Vision for The Hidden 20% 31:57 ADHD, Sport & Mental Health: Why Swimming Helps ADHD Brains 38:38 What a Good ADHD Assessment Actually Looks Like 42:44 Can One Clinician…","meta_description":"Dr Renata Fialho is back in the green chair. In this conversation, Renata and Ben pick up where they left off - this time with Renata sharing her own ADHD…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-20-6751677/episodes/the-psychologist-who-diagnosed-me-is-back-with-an-adhd-diagnosis-and-big-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/the-psychologist-who-diagnosed-me-is-back-with-an-adhd-diagnosis-and-big-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}