A Guinness World Record holder with ADHD and autism, who has overcome addiction and depression, is back in his hometown of Stafford on Mon 30th November to help others understand and harness their neurodiversity.
Andy Stone, a neurodiversity and well-being mentor, will speak at the Northfield Centre sharing his remarkable personal journey and the science behind the ADHD brain.
Andy spent decades struggling with his mental health, was expelled from two schools, battled alcohol and cocaine addiction, and reached the point of wanting to end his life. Today, he is 11 years sober and in June 2022 completed 70 half-ironman triathlons in just 75 days, covering the equivalent distance of London to Beijing, to earn his place in the Guinness World Records.
His 1hour educational talk, “The Science of ADHD and the Six Pillars of Health”, explains the neuroscience behind ADHD in plain language, covering how the ADHD brain works, the role of dopamine, the link between ADHD and addiction, and the practical lifestyle strategies that Andy credits with turning his life around.
Andy said:
"I spent 40 years not understanding why my brain worked differently to everyone else's. When I finally got that understanding, everything changed. That's what I want people to understand that ADHD isn't a flaw. When you understand how your brain is wired, it becomes your biggest asset."
When he isn't speaking or mentoring young people in alternative education centres, Andy works as a professional shark diver. A documentary about his journey, Substance Abuse to Superhuman, has won more than 30 film festival awards and been shown in France and Belgium with the UK premier in Stoke on 27th November.
The talk is open to anyone aged 12 and over, and is suitable for people with ADHD, parents and carers, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand neurodiversity. A Q&A will follow.
The talk will take place on Monday 30th November at the Northfield centre, Stafford, ST16 3DU starting at 7pm. Tickets are £10 and can be booked at:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/HAUI
For more information about Andy visit www.adhdandy.com.
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