ADHD Beyond the Label – Episode 10 – Nick Hollis & Archie Read

In this episode, Nick Hollis and Archie Read join hosts Phil Anderton and John Reynolds for a conversation about how ADHD affects confidence, control, and how people see themselves, often long before they even know they have it.

Nick, a world-class adventurer and ADHD 360 Brand Ambassador, talks openly about chasing extreme goals like the Seven Summits, both Poles, and the Atlantic. He explains how ADHD was behind the need to constantly prove himself and how treatment helped him understand the patterns that shaped his life. Much of his success was about managing internal chaos no one could see.

Archie, ADHD 360’s Operations Manager, reflects on growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, the academic fear that held him back, and the pressure to appear confident in professional roles while dealing with low self-esteem and imposter syndrome.

Together, they explore the impact of missed diagnoses, the emotional cost of masking, and the long-term effects ADHD can have on identity and self-worth, even after support is in place.