Today we’re talking about something many of us have been taught to admire; control. Control over our thoughts, our bodies, our emotions. But what if the very thing we’ve been chasing is quietly making us sick?

With over half a million people in England waiting for an ADHD assessment and new NHS data suggesting up to 2.5 million may be affected, the conversation around ADHD has never been louder. But what’s really driving this surge?

In this episode of Heal Beyond Words, Alex and Marion explore the deeper layers beneath the headlines, asking whether what we’re calling ADHD might sometimes be the body’s intelligent response to trauma, stress, or a fast paced tech saturated world.

We talk diagnosis, medication, and the fine line between validation and pathologisation. Is the system helping people understand themselves or simply giving them a label?

We also touch on the BBC Radio 5 Live interview with Marion, offering a broader lens on how we make sense of our symptoms in today’s world.

In this short intro episode, hosts Marion (Clinical Psychologist) and Alex (Strength Coach & Breathworker) introduce the heart behind Heal Beyond Words.

They share their personal journeys, why they’re challenging conventional views of mental health, and how symptoms like anxiety, pain, or overwhelm may actually be intelligent survival responses — not something to suppress.

You’ll get a feel for what’s to come: honest conversations, practical tools, and a new lens on healing that starts by listening to the body.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like something deeper is going on… this podcast is for you.