ADHD, Aging, and Letting Go

ADHD, Aging, and Letting Go with Jami Shapiro #24 What happens when ADHD, our relationship with our belongings, and aging intersect? In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I talk with Jami Shapiro, ADHD coach, Certified Senior Advisor, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, host of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, and author of This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD. Jami shares how she discovered her own ADHD after her child was evaluated, and how that diagnosis eventually changed the way she understood herself, her family, and her work. We talk about why letting go can be particularly complicated with ADHD, from decision paralysis and “someday” thinking to memory, guilt, and emotional attachment. We also look beyond clutter to a bigger question: How do we create homes, systems, and plans that work for who we are now and for the people we will become? In this episode, we discuss: ami Shapiro's personal ADHD story The connection between ADHD and aging Strategies for organizing and downsizing with ADHD The importance of planning for the future with ADHD The relationship between ADHD and resilience How undiagnosed ADHD affects family dynamics The impact of clutter and memory on mental health The significance of communication and documentation in aging The role of self-compassion and forgiveness in ADHD management Connect with Jami Shapiro Website: https://www.jamishapiro.me/ Podcast: *Grandma Has ADHD *https://grandmahasadhd.com/ Book: *This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD *https://amzn.to/3T7kR9p Silver Linings Transitions: Senior and specialty move management and home organizing National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM): https://www.nasmm.org/ Connect with Daniella **Daniella Karidi, PhD, **ADHD & Executive Coach | Memory Researcher Website: https://adhdtime.com Podcast: https://adhdtimeonair.riverside.com/ Instagram: @adhdtime LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi Interested in ADHD coaching? Schedule a free 30-minute introduction: https://calendly.com/adhdtime/adhd-coaching-introduction-30-minute-free-clone-1 Chapters 01:54 Jami's personal journey with ADHD and family history 04:13 Discovering ADHD later in life and professional development 06:50 The connection between ADHD and health issues like fibromyalgia 09:54 Relationship with stuff and decision paralysis 12:51 Strategies for organizing and decluttering with ADHD 17:14 Memory, keepsakes, and the emotional aspect of possessions 21:58 ADHD and aging: myths, realities, and misconceptions 26:00 The importance of planning for aging and future self 29:50 Family dynamics, inheritance, and the importance of communication 34:03 Resilience, strengths, and embracing neurodivergence 38:14 Resources, organizations, and closing thoughts #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime #ADHD #AdultADHD #ADHDAging #LateDiagnosedADHD #ADHDCoaching #ExecutiveFunction #Clutter #Decluttering #Aging #LifeTransitions