ADHD Aha!
By Understood.org, Laura Key
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Episodes: 122
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Listen to people share candid stories about the moment it clicked that they have ADHD. Host Laura Key, who’s had her own ADHD “aha” moment, chats with guests about common topics like ADHD and shame, mental health challenges, and more. Through heartfelt interviews, listeners learn about the unexpected, emotional, and even funny ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults.
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From ADHD intensity to steady ground — and into disability theology (Ange Nolan returns!)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Revisiting: ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but she didn’t find out until college (Atira’s story)
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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What’s so funny about ADHD? (Comedian Jim Tews’ story)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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A valedictorian with ADHD, autism, and a disciplinary record (Ann Bennett’s story)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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When one twin has ADHD and gets labeled “the bad one” (Lisa McNeil’s story)
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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She treated ADHD for years — then found out she had it, too (Dr. Nerissa Bauer’s story)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Math anxiety, caffeine, and learning to manage emotions with ADHD (Derek Miller’s story)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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She broke the silence on ADHD shame in women (Sari Solden’s story)
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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An unexpected ADHD diagnosis following her daughter’s traumatic birth (Erica Shoemate’s story)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How do you make invisible struggles visible? (Kate Hammer’s story)
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Ready, fire, aim! ADHD, creativity, and magic tricks (John Michael Hinton’s story)
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Am I using ADHD as a crutch? (Jiyoung An’s story)
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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ADHD and emotions in men (Marc Almodovar’s story)
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Feeling unsafe with ADHD (Laura Mears-Reynolds’ story)
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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How an ADHD diagnosis was lost and found again (Nikki Daye’s story)
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May 27, 2025 |
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ADHD, autism, and the pressure to be “man enough” (Shane Thrapp’s story)
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May 13, 2025 |
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A breakup, an intense reaction, and the ADHD questions surrounding it all (Danielle Elliot’s story)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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I didn’t want to have ADHD (from the Climbing the Walls podcast)
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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A mother-son ADHD combo, plus teaching with ADHD (Emilia McGuckin’s story)
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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My full-circle ADHD experience (Laura’s story, continued)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Love and grief with ADHD (Steve Wesley’s story)
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Afraid to be the “crazy wife” with ADHD (Sela Carsen’s story)
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Sensory overload and self-advocacy with ADHD (Margaux Joffe’s story)
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Rejection sensitivity and ADHD as an Emmy-winning comedy writer (Dan McCoy’s story)
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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A deeper dive on ADHD, sex, and consent (Cate Osborn is back!)
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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3 generations of ADHD…and masking (Zoe Plotnick’s story)
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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ADHD or OCD? (Julianna Broadwater’s story)
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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The ADHD failure cycle (Jared Robson’s story)
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds’ story)
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story)
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story)
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story)
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Fear of rejection with ADHD runs deep (Matthew’s story)
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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“You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story)
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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ADHD and trauma
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Career tips and starting a business with ADHD. Plus ADHD and PTSD (Phoebe Gavin’s story)
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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“ADHD for Smart Ass Women” host Tracy Otsuka!
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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ADHD hacks with William Curb
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magill’s story)
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May 28, 2024 |
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Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story)
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May 14, 2024 |
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A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD
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May 07, 2024 |
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The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's story)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story)
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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“I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s story)
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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What is executive function?
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy Rashidian’s story)
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May 30, 2023 |
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ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)
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May 16, 2023 |
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Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)
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May 02, 2023 |
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ADHD and eating disorders
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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“Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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“Don’t be lazy!” That ADHD voice, plus the ADHD tax (Tony’s story)
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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ADHD, mental health stigma, and music (John’s story)
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Twice exceptional: Raising a gifted son with ADHD (Emily’s story)
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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ADHD inertia...and troublemaking (Nabil Abdulrashid’s story)
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Sex, intimacy, and ADHD
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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ADHD and hormones (Catie Osborn’s story)
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Executive function and ADHD shame in women (Katy Weber’s story)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Not “dumb” or a “hot mess”... it’s ADHD (Jenny Lorenzo’s story)
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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What ADHD feels like and sounds like (Yinan’s story)
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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ADHD, bad grades, and self-awareness (Eric Tivers' story)
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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ADHD and bullying
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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ADHD in teens, from friendships to forgetting homework (Miya’s story)
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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"Trapped" with ADHD during the pandemic (Erin's story)
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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ADHD and creativity (Kenny’s story)
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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ADHD and the myth of laziness (Rebecca’s story)
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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ADHD and emotions, from anxiety to boredom (Dr. Sasha Hamdani’s story)
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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ADHD and marriage (Rachel and Jon’s story)
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Listener letters roundup (YOUR stories)
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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ADHD, irritability, and friendship (Jake’s story)
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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ADHD or a “bad personality”? (Kai’s story)
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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ADHD and sleep problems (from the “In It” podcast)
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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What is ADHD?
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May 24, 2022 |
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Her intense, restless son harnessed ADHD by climbing mountains (Michelle’s story)
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May 10, 2022 |
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ADHD and distraction in the military and at home (Justen’s story)
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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ADHD and shame (Dr. Kojo’s story)
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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ADHD, oversharing, and mom guilt (Lacey’s story)
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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ADHD, working memory, and feeling like a “burden” (Pablo’s story)
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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ADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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ADHD and the “model minority” mask (Emily’s story)
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Surprise! You have ADHD (Kevin’s story)
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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When “ditzy” is finally diagnosed as ADHD (Jen’s story)
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Dad of a 4-year-old with ADHD (James’ story)
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Hyperactive girl, labeled a troublemaker (Olivia’s story)
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic (Scott’s story)
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism (Laura’s story)
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Raising an intense daughter with ADHD (Andrea’s story)
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Introducing ADHD Aha!
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Sep 23, 2021 |