Episodes

Research shows that physical activity — even a little foot-tapping or gum chewing — increases levels of the neurotransmitters in the brain that control focus and attention. Learn how a subtle fidget may help block out distrac...

For many people with ADHD, shame arises from the repeated failure to meet expectations from parents, teachers, friends, bosses, and the world. Guilt focuses on what one has done. Shame focuses on who one is. If you have ADHD ...

Making friends and maintaining friendships can be a struggle for adults with ADHD . One of the best ways to find happiness in your life is through close friendships. But if you have ADHD, you already know that finding and …

Dr. Kimberly Douglass joins this episode to discuss what is behind the difficulties of receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for Black Americans. She discusses how symptoms in Black children are ignored as we look at issues such as t...

A secret tool that you may not be aware of is the use of a body double. Those of us with ADHD often have such a difficult time with tasks, whether it's initiating, staying on track, or not getting distracted. …

While being a nurse can be the perfect job for someone with ADHD, we have attributes that make it very difficult. We are forgetful, we tend to lose everything, we are disorganized, and many more which often create complicatio...

ADHD looks a bit different in adults . It may present as restlessness, disorganization, and trouble focusing. ADHD may also come with some unique strengths. Choosing a career that capitalizes on those strengths and doesn’t de...

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of...

It was such a toss up on what to focus on first. Ultimately I decided the best choice would be what I know the most about. ADHD in women. Do you relate to the factors that comprise the ADHD woman? …