Ever feel like you're constantly losing your keys, struggling to get going, or running on "all or nothing" energy? This episode of Inspiring Movement takes a closer look at why that might be.

Jim chats with Nathalina Harrison – a confidence and ADHD coach – about how ADHD shows up in adults, especially later in life. They unpack how dopamine affects motivation, what emotional dysregulation really feels like, and why routines, novelty and movement can make such a difference.

Whether you’ve been officially diagnosed or are just starting to wonder, this episode offers real insights and practical advice to help you work with your brain, not against it.

In this episode:

• ADHD in adults: what it looks like and why it’s often missed
• The role of dopamine in motivation and momentum
• Stigma, masking, and late diagnosis in women
• How exercise, novelty and structure can help regulate energy and mood
• Why daily movement (even barefoot balance!) makes a real difference

Useful links mentioned in the episode:

• Inside Our Minds with Chris Packham (BBC iPlayer)
• ADHD Coaching with Nathalina
• ADHD Resources from Ayama Coaching
• NHS Right to Choose – ADHD UK
• Adult ADHD Self-Assessment Tool

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In this episode of Inspiring Movement, I’m joined by Brett Jenkins, Senior Wellness Manager at Anchor—the UK’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people.

We explore what real wellbeing looks like in later life, from building a sense of purpose to embracing community and using tech to prevent falls.

Brett shares how Anchor supports over 65,000 residents with personalised wellness assessments, monthly goal-setting, and their innovative Be Well 360 service.

Whether you're supporting someone else or thinking about your own next chapter, there’s plenty to take away.

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Dr Mark Porter joins James to kick off Series 2 of the Inspiring Movement podcast.

With nearly 40 years in the NHS and a long career in medical broadcasting, Mark talks candidly about what’s really holding people back from staying well as they age.

They cover:

• Why we lose strength faster than we think
• What most people get wrong about exercise
• The dangers of doing nothing
• How to support people who aren’t motivated to move
• What GPs wish they had more time to help with
• Whether pills are the easy way out—and what to ask your doctor before taking them

Mark doesn’t hold back. Expect straight-talking, practical advice with plenty of takeaways.