All Episodes

Isn’t that every busy mom? Emotional dysregulation and ADHD (Kim Holderness’ story)

The voice in my head said “You’re stupid”: ADHD and negative self-talk (Carla Ciccone’s story)

“Mom rage,” sensory overload, and shame (Kaitlin Soulé’s story)

Recovering perfectionist, no longer a martyr (Kim Tran’s story)

Something felt off: ADHD, depression, and slow processing speed (Matt Klein’s story)

Adult ADHD, perfectionism, and soft productivity (Fellisia Robinson’s story)

The ADHD symptom I can’t explain away (Andrea Jones-Rooy’s story)

ADHD, big dreams, and the struggle to finish projects (Brandon Hogstad’s story)

When simple things aren’t simple with ADHD (Terry Matlen’s story)

Imposter syndrome after a lifetime of hacking her ADHD (Debbie Reber’s story)

Suicidal ideation, masking, and overlooked ADHD (From Hyperfocus)

From ADHD intensity to steady ground — and into disability theology (Ange Nolan returns!)

Revisiting: ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)

Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but she didn’t find out until college (Atira’s story)

What’s so funny about ADHD? (Comedian Jim Tews’ story)

A valedictorian with ADHD, autism, and a disciplinary record (Ann Bennett’s story)

When one twin has ADHD and gets labeled “the bad one” (Lisa McNeil’s story)

She treated ADHD for years — then found out she had it, too (Dr. Nerissa Bauer’s story)

Math anxiety, caffeine, and learning to manage emotions with ADHD (Derek Miller’s story)

She broke the silence on ADHD shame in women (Sari Solden’s story)

An unexpected ADHD diagnosis following her daughter’s traumatic birth (Erica Shoemate’s story)

How do you make invisible struggles visible? (Kate Hammer’s story)

Ready, fire, aim! ADHD, creativity, and magic tricks (John Michael Hinton’s story)

Am I using ADHD as a crutch? (Jiyoung An’s story)

ADHD and emotions in men (Marc Almodovar’s story)

Feeling unsafe with ADHD (Laura Mears-Reynolds’ story)

How an ADHD diagnosis was lost and found again (Nikki Daye’s story)

ADHD, autism, and the pressure to be “man enough” (Shane Thrapp’s story)

A breakup, an intense reaction, and the ADHD questions surrounding it all (Danielle Elliot’s story)

I didn’t want to have ADHD (from the Climbing the Walls podcast)

A mother-son ADHD combo, plus teaching with ADHD (Emilia McGuckin’s story)

My full-circle ADHD experience (Laura’s story, continued)

Love and grief with ADHD (Steve Wesley’s story)

Afraid to be the “crazy wife” with ADHD (Sela Carsen’s story)

Sensory overload and self-advocacy with ADHD (Margaux Joffe’s story)

Rejection sensitivity and ADHD as an Emmy-winning comedy writer (Dan McCoy’s story)

A deeper dive on ADHD, sex, and consent (Cate Osborn is back!)

3 generations of ADHD…and masking (Zoe Plotnick’s story)

ADHD or OCD? (Julianna Broadwater’s story)

The ADHD failure cycle (Jared Robson’s story)

AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)

Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds’ story)

What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story)

When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story)

Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story)

Fear of rejection with ADHD runs deep (Matthew’s story)

“You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story)

Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication

ADHD and trauma

ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)

Career tips and starting a business with ADHD. Plus ADHD and PTSD (Phoebe Gavin’s story)

“ADHD for Smart Ass Women” host Tracy Otsuka!

Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)

ADHD hacks with William Curb

An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magill’s story)

Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story)

A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD

The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's story)

An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)

Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story)

Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)

"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)

Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)

ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)

The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)

PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)

Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)

From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)

Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)

Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)

How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)

“I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s story)

ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)

The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)

The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)

What is executive function?

Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)

Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)

ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)

ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)

ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)

5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)

Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)

Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy Rashidian’s story)

ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)

Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)

ADHD and eating disorders

Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)

ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD

ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)

“Don’t be lazy!” That ADHD voice, plus the ADHD tax (Tony’s story)

ADHD, mental health stigma, and music (John’s story)

Twice exceptional: Raising a gifted son with ADHD (Emily’s story)

ADHD inertia...and troublemaking (Nabil Abdulrashid’s story)

Sex, intimacy, and ADHD

ADHD and hormones (Catie Osborn’s story)

Executive function and ADHD shame in women (Katy Weber’s story)

Not “dumb” or a “hot mess”... it’s ADHD (Jenny Lorenzo’s story)

What ADHD feels like and sounds like (Yinan’s story)

ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)

ADHD, bad grades, and self-awareness (Eric Tivers' story)

ADHD and bullying

ADHD in teens, from friendships to forgetting homework (Miya’s story)

"Trapped" with ADHD during the pandemic (Erin's story)

ADHD and creativity (Kenny’s story)

ADHD and the myth of laziness (Rebecca’s story)

ADHD and emotions, from anxiety to boredom (Dr. Sasha Hamdani’s story)

ADHD and marriage (Rachel and Jon’s story)

Listener letters roundup (YOUR stories)

ADHD, irritability, and friendship (Jake’s story)

ADHD or a “bad personality”? (Kai’s story)

ADHD and sleep problems (from the “In It” podcast)

What is ADHD?

Her intense, restless son harnessed ADHD by climbing mountains (Michelle’s story)

ADHD and distraction in the military and at home (Justen’s story)

ADHD and shame (Dr. Kojo’s story)

ADHD, oversharing, and mom guilt (Lacey’s story)

ADHD, working memory, and feeling like a “burden” (Pablo’s story)

ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)

ADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)

Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)

ADHD and the “model minority” mask (Emily’s story)

Surprise! You have ADHD (Kevin’s story)

When “ditzy” is finally diagnosed as ADHD (Jen’s story)

Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)

ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)

Dad of a 4-year-old with ADHD (James’ story)

Hyperactive girl, labeled a troublemaker (Olivia’s story)

Diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic (Scott’s story)

ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism (Laura’s story)

Raising an intense daughter with ADHD (Andrea’s story)

Introducing ADHD Aha!