EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 38 MIN
#322 Women And ADHD | Michelle Frank, PsyD
from SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay · host SuperPsyched ©
Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and highlights that women have ADHD yet up to 75% may be undiagnosed, then interviews psychologist Dr. Michelle Frank, co-author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. They discuss why girls and women are often overlooked, the relief and grief that can accompany later-in-life diagnosis, and how medication should feel supportive rather than numbing or euphoric amid stigma. Frank describes how ADHD can be misattributed to character, the need to rule out or address co-occurring issues (depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, sleep disorders, head injury), and women-specific considerations including PMDD, postpartum risk, and hormonal impacts across the menstrual cycle and menopause. Frank shares her own late-recognized ADHD experiences, masking and imposter syndrome, and notes children with ADHD may receive 20,000 more negative comments by age 10. They outline multimodal supports for a teen diagnosis (curious adults, accommodations, coaching, therapy, family validation), emphasize avoiding shame spirals when symptoms recur, and recommend learning about ADHD, connecting with community, self-compassion, and taking small risks toward vulnerability.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 Women and Undiagnosed ADHD01:09 Meet Michelle Frank04:21 Late Diagnosis Relief and Grief07:40 Medication That Fits08:27 Stigma and Self Blame11:16 Ruling Out Lookalikes12:47 Hormones PMDD and Menopause16:51 Michelles ADHD Journey22:59 Imposter Syndrome and Masking27:24 Negativity Bias and Shame29:05 Susie Treatment Roadmap34:47 Practical Tips and Connection36:41 Final Insight Vulnerability38:13 Closing and ShareHelpful Links:Michelle Frank, PhDMichelle Frank, PhD LinkedInA Radical Guide for Women with ADHD Book
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Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and highlights that women have ADHD yet up to 75% may be undiagnosed, then interviews psychologist Dr. Michelle Frank, co-author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. They discuss why girls and women are often overlooked, the relief and grief that can accompany later-in-life diagnosis, and how medication should feel supportive rather than numbing or euphoric amid stigma. Frank describes how ADHD can be misattributed to character, the need to rule out or address co-occurring issues (depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, sleep disorders, head injury), and women-specific considerations including PMDD, postpartum risk, and hormonal impacts across the menstrual cycle and menopause. Frank shares her own late-recognized ADHD experiences, masking and imposter syndrome, and notes children with ADHD may receive 20,000 more negative comments by age 10. They outline multimodal supports for a teen diagnosis (curious adults, accommodations, coaching, therapy, family validation), emphasize avoiding shame spirals when symptoms recur, and recommend learning about ADHD, connecting with community, self-compassion, and taking small risks toward vulnerability.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 Women and Undiagnosed ADHD01:09 Meet Michelle Frank04:21 Late Diagnosis Relief and Grief07:40 Medication That Fits08:27 Stigma and Self Blame11:16 Ruling Out Lookalikes12:47 Hormones PMDD and Menopause16:51 Michelles ADHD Journey22:59 Imposter Syndrome and Masking27:24 Negativity Bias and Shame29:05 Susie Treatment Roadmap34:47 Practical Tips and Connection36:41 Final Insight Vulnerability38:13 Closing and ShareHelpful Links:Michelle Frank, PhDMichelle Frank, PhD LinkedInA Radical Guide for Women with ADHD Book
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