A Guinness World Record holder with ADHD and autism who has overcome addiction and depression is coming to Lichfield this month to help others better understand and harness their neurodiversity.
Andy Stone, a neurodiversity and wellbeing mentor, will speak at The Guildhall on Bore Street on Monday 23rd March, sharing his powerful personal journey alongside the science behind the ADHD brain.
Andy spent decades struggling with his mental health. Expelled from two schools, he battled alcohol and cocaine addiction and reached the point of wanting to end his life. Today, he is 10 years sober and has transformed his life in extraordinary ways.
In June 2022, Andy completed 70 half-iron triathlons in just 75 days, covering the equivalent distance of London to Beijing, earning himself a place in the Guinness World Records.
His talk, The Science of ADHD and the Six Pillars of Health, breaks down the neuroscience of ADHD in accessible, plain language. It explores:
- How the ADHD brain works
- The role of dopamine
- The link between ADHD and addiction
- Practical lifestyle strategies that Andy credits with turning his life around
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 to give people in that room. ADHD isn’t a flaw. When you understand how your brain is wired, it becomes your biggest asset. – Andy Stone
When he is not 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 24 film festival awards.
The event is open to anyone aged 12 and over and is suitable for people with ADHD, parents and carers, educators, and anyone wanting to better understand neurodiversity. A Q&A session will follow the talk.
Event Details
Monday 23rd March
7pm start
The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU
Tickets £10
Tickets can be booked at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/104731
