CW: mental health, suicide & addiction. With more than 20 years of expertise in hairstyling, salon ownership, and creating his own haircare products, Adam Reed stands as a legendary figure in the hairstyling industry. In this chat with Ben, Adam openly discusses navigating anxiety and paranoia alongside ADHD and explores his healing journey, from prescription medications to micro-dosing psilocybin. Adam also reflects on a difficult childhood and why community plays a pivotal role in his life. 0:00 Introduction 1:56 Adam's Journey Of Mental Health & Acceptance 7:11 Identity & School 17:21 Looking Back After ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood 19:02 Looking After Your ADHD Brain & ADHD Hyper Focus 27:13 Adam's New Brand 'Arkive' & The Power Of Scent 33:33 ADHD & Intimacy 36:09 ADHD Entrepreneurship 39:55 Not Choosing The Easy Route, Connection & Insomnia 45:02 Adam's Neurodivergent Item _________________   On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.   Host: Ben Branson Producer: Bella Neale Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ___________   Follow & subscribe…   Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Adam Reed @adamreedhair If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.