Sam Beresford spent years being treated like the problem before he understood what was happening in his own head.

After repeated school exclusions, time in a behavioural clinic and relationships shaped by rejection and fear, Sam reached rock bottom. An ADHD diagnosis helped him understand what he describes as years of self-medication with cocaine.

It was not an excuse. It was the clarity he needed to take responsibility and begin changing his life.

In this episode, Brian, Rich and Sam talk about:

Growing up misunderstood with undiagnosed ADHD
The difference between an explanation and an excuse
Rejection, jealousy and navigating relationships
Cocaine, self-medication and Sam’s rock-bottom moment
Therapy, accountability and asking for help
Turning painful experiences into purpose as an ADHD coach
Josh, the friend who stayed through Sam’s worst moments
The fox-noise saga that followed him from one railway job to another

This is not only a conversation about what went wrong. It's about understanding yourself, finding the right people and using the experiences you would rather forget to help somebody else.

Sam’s message to anyone who still feels trapped is simple: where you are right now is not where you need to stay.

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