All Things ADHD

Financial therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist Christine Hargrove explores the complex relationship between ADHD, money, emotions, and relationships. She discusses why managing money is often more challenging for people with ADHD, the role of executive functioning in financial decision-making, and how emotional factors such as shame, avoidance, impulsivity, and financial trauma can affect financial well-being. The conversation also examines the impact of childhood messages about money, common challenges faced by couples when ADHD and finances intersect, and practical strategies for building healthier financial habits. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes that financial success is not simply about knowing what to do, but about creating systems, supports, and self-awareness that help turn good intentions into sustainable action.   Christine Hargrove, PhD, LMFT, is clinical assistant professor and assistant director of the Love and Money Center in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified financial therapist. Her expertise has been featured in the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, Family Relations, Attention magazine, USA Today, NerdWallet, Fidelity.com, the Globe and Mail, the XY Planning Network, and many more, and she regularly presents at national, international, and virtual conferences. Dr. Hargrove currently serves as president-elect of the Financial Therapy Association.

In this episode of All Things ADHD, Anil Chacko, PhD, associate professor of psychology at NYU Steinhardt, discusses the ways ADHD affects fatherhood and family life. He explores the prevalence of ADHD in adult men, the strong genetic link between parent and child ADHD, and how ADHD symptoms can affect parenting, relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. He also examines common co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, and explains how untreated ADHD can contribute to longterm health risks. The conversation highlights evidence-based approaches for assessment and treatment, practical strategies for managing ADHD as a parent, and how important it is for fathers to take care of their own mental health in order to better support their children and families. Anil Chacko, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, associate professor of counseling psychology, and chair of the department of applied psychology at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. His research focuses on the development of engaging, effective, and sustainable prevention, intervention, and service delivery models for youth at risk for or affected by disruptive behavior disorders. Much of his work centers on improving the efficacy of evidence-based psychosocial interventions, largely influenced by his ongoing clinical work with families and active collaboration with service providers in the community. Dr. Marks is a clinical associate professor of child and adolescent psychiatry and the director of educational outreach for the Neuropsychology and Learning Service at the NYU Child Study Center–Long Island Campus. His research activities have focused on the roles of neurocognitive and familial factors in the expression and course of ADHD as well as the development of therapeutic interventions for individuals with the disorder. Dr. Marks has authored or co-authored approximately fifty articles and book chapters and has served as a reviewer for scientific journals in the areas of child psychopathology and pediatric neuropsychology. A highly respected clinician, Dr. Marks also conducts and supervises comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, consults with teachers and school-based support teams, and assists with the identification and implementation of educational and therapeutic interventions.    

What if succeeding at work with ADHD isn’t about trying harder or becoming more organized, but about understanding how your brain actually works? In this episode of All Things ADHD, workplace strategist and author Larry Worth explores why adults with ADHD may experience burnout, overwhelm, rejection sensitivity, and communication challenges at their jobs—even when they are intelligent, capable, and working incredibly hard. He shares advice on the importance of aligning careers with personal strengths and interests, and describes how self-awareness, structure, and a supportive environment will help you thrive at work. Through practical strategies and honest conversation, Worth encourages you to “lean in” to your strengths and build workplace systems that support the way you are wired. Long-term success is not about becoming someone else—it’s about understanding yourself so you can create a work life that fits.   Larry Worth is a transformational executive leader, speaker, and author specializing in neurodiversity hiring and disability inclusion. As a proud "ADHDer," Worth provides strategies for workplace success, advocating for understanding ADHD brain wiring rather than relying on increased effort. He helps professionals align their careers, manage burnout, and hack dopamine systems. Worth is a dynamic, charismatic, and accomplished executive with a proven track record of success spanning over two decades across diverse industries. He is the executive vice president and head of global solutions and marketing at Rangam Consultants. He leads their global marketing efforts as well as strategic engagement of workforce programs and partner relationships with their global clients. He is instrumental in leading the design and implementation of the SourceAbled and RangamWorks programs, the industry’s leading best practice framework for hiring marginalized talent, including autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. His passion, energy, and insightful direction have led to many qualified, yet overlooked, people breaking through the traditional systemic barriers and gaining meaningful employment within a multitude of industries. Worth is a subject matter expert in the field of disability employment and has also served as the board president of DisabilityIN Ohio. He has led disability hiring program strategic development and implementation in many Fortune 500 companies within global industries, including pharma, life sciences, financial, professional services, and others. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he is a #girldad who is blessed with two college-aged daughters, both of whom are also neurodivergent.