S:7 E:24 ADHD in Professionals: Dr Jennie Byrne on Embracing Your Brain

Do you have ADHD and not even know it? For many professionals, the answer may be more complicated than they think. In this episode, Dr Jennie Byrne MD PhD joins the show to discuss her book, ADHD in Professionals: Embracing Your Brain, and the hidden ways ADHD can show up in high-achieving adults. From doctors and executives to entrepreneurs and leaders, many people appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with focus, emotional regulation, procrastination, overwhelm, shame, and burnout. Dr Jennie Byrne explains why the phrase "too high functioning to have ADHD" can be misleading, how stigma keeps many professionals from seeking help, and why ADHD may be better understood as a brain variant rather than simply a disorder. She also explores how ADHD can look different in women, why many women are diagnosed later in life, and how workplace support, coaching, medication, therapy, and environmental changes can all play a role. The conversation also looks toward the future of ADHD care, including AI tools, binaural music, neurofeedback, biosensors, and new approaches that may help people better understand and work with their brains. If you have ever wondered why success still feels harder than it should, this conversation may help you see your brain in a new way. #ADHD #ADHDInProfessionals #DrJennieByrne #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #BooksThatMakeYou