J.A.M.I.E [Jamie is Asked Many Interesting Enquiries]

In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jamie joins us to talk all things hot chips, childhood memories, and his journey through faith, moving homes, school experiences, and living with ADHD.

From the comforting crunch of thick-cut chips to navigating personal identity and late ADHD diagnosis, Jamie opens up with honesty, humour, and depth.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive further into Jamie’s adult life, faith in action, and practical strategies for managing ADHD in daily life.

👇 Chapters below 👇

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Jamie’s ideal hot chips: crispy, soft, and chicken salt
03:08 - Sauce preferences and love for thick-cut chips
06:33 - Childhood memories of fish and chips in England
08:10 - Growing up in a Christian family and personal faith journey
11:38 - Early love for drums and watching the church drummer
12:52 - Moving houses 10+ times and the reasons behind it
17:00 - School experiences and finding support through Mr. C
23:10 - Mr. C's role in shaping Jamie’s attitude and faith
24:28 - Choosing faith personally, not just through upbringing
34:14 - High school struggles, loneliness, and identity
35:18 - Feeling like a “tryhard” and experiences of bullying
42:38 - ADHD struggles at school and late diagnosis at 18
45:28 - Life-changing moment: medication and its impact
46:24 - Improved memory and academic performance
47:42 - How medication helped shape Jamie’s career path
52:00 - Understanding the Bible better and spiritual growth
55:19 - Managing hyperfocus and balancing priorities
56:52 - Side effects: anxiety and social challenges
57:15 - Medication’s effect on personality and friendships
58:50 - Being off medication: hyperactivity returns
01:00:07 - Learning strategies beyond medication

🎧 Don’t miss Part 2 — coming soon!