EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 16 MIN
5 Reasons People With Adhd Lie And It’s Not What You Think! | Ep 286
from What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
Have you ever found yourself saying something that isn’t entirely true… and then wondering, ‘Why on earth did I say that?’ If you have ADHD, this might be more common than you think — but here’s the thing: it’s usually not about being dishonest or manipulative. Today, we’re going to unpack why people with ADHD sometimes lie, what’s really going on in the brain when this happens, and how you can respond in a way that’s kind and effective.@01:04.05 Why this is a conversation worth having@04:25.25 ADHD and the brain@05:46.17 The main reasons lying happens in ADHD @11:56.40 Why it feels worse when you have ADHD@12:56.79 How to manage and reduce ADHD-related lying👉 Want to dive deeper into behavioural patterns, emotional regulation, and schema modes? Join us inside ADHD Journey — an easy-to-follow video course and community where we untangle your brain, one week at a time.🎁 Use the code ADHDVIP for 50% off your first month and get instant access to the Emotion Regulation Toolkit and Burnout Recovery Guide.🔗 visit mindfoodpsychology.comWant to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever found yourself saying something that isn’t entirely true… and then wondering, ‘Why on earth did I say that?’ If you have ADHD, this might be more common than you think — but here’s the thing: it’s usually not about being dishonest or manipulative. Today, we’re going to unpack why people with ADHD sometimes lie, what’s really going on in the brain when this happens, and how you can respond in a way that’s kind and effective.@01:04.05 Why this is a conversation worth having@04:25.25 ADHD and the brain@05:46.17 The main reasons lying happens in ADHD @11:56.40 Why it feels worse when you have ADHD@12:56.79 How to manage and reduce ADHD-related lying👉 Want to dive deeper into behavioural patterns, emotional regulation, and schema modes? Join us inside ADHD Journey — an easy-to-follow video course and community where we untangle your brain, one week at a time.🎁 Use the code ADHDVIP for 50% off your first month and get instant access to the Emotion Regulation Toolkit and Burnout Recovery Guide.🔗 visit mindfoodpsychology.comWant to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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