Best Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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E262: How to Ask for Help When You Have ADHD 16:04

5d ago16:04

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How can you ask for help? When you have ADHD, you may not ask for help. Maybe you feel like you have to figure it out on your own. You may not want others to know you’re struggling or working this hard to keep up. Or maybe you don’t want to look weak or incompetent. But humans aren’t meant to function entirely solo. Mamas Nicole & Rebecca both subm…

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ADHD Myth-busting: Strengths and NOT my thing | Attention Different Fireside Chats 44:08

5d ago44:08

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In this powerful roundtable episode of Attention Different, host Stephen Tonti brings together eight ADHD adults from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and celebrate what makes their neurodivergent brains unique. From late diagnoses to childhood realizations, these candid conversations reveal the compl…

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ADHD: Making America Healthy Again Commission 32:13

7d ago32:13

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Those with ADHD struggle in everyday life, as the condition represents an executive function impairment. The current administration's executive order threatens to roll back time and many hard-fought accommodations are in peril. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Stephanie Silverman and Shanta Whitaker about t…

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551- Hidden Fears, Quiet Shame: Social Anxiety in Middle School to College Students 58:54

7d ago58:54

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Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses a form of social anxiety common in teens and young adults with ADHD — a fear of being embarrassed in social situations, or anxiety about how others may perceive them. Learn how to recognize and support teens who harbor such fears. Social Anxiety: Additional Resources Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoo…

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Trina Haynes on Women, ADHD, and Breaking the Burnout Cycle 54:54

12d ago54:54

54:54

Trina Haynes, founder of My Lady ADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast, joins Stephen and Aaron to discuss her personal journey with burnout and ADHD. As someone who manages multiple businesses, a podcast, social media accounts, and homeschools one of her three daughters, Trina knows firsthand the challenges of balancing an entrepreneurial sp…

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ADHD and Seniors: Late Diagnosis and Key Information 36:42

13d ago36:42

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Are you a senior? Did you get diagnosed with ADHD later in life? Did the diagnosis provide a framework to make sense of your life that before didn't make sense? Do you find yourself reflecting on life with some level of regret? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) inter…

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550- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 3/28/25 40:18

14d ago40:18

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Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 3/28/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Strong…

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Episode 188 ADHD and Self-Care 1:05:44

15d ago1:05:44

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Season 3 continues, again with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD rests... Episode 188 covers ADHD and self-care, which is very clearly one of James's strengths. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits up the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on self-care , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. '…

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E261: What If Everyone Hates Me? Book Update #3 51:11

19d ago51:11

51:11

What if everyone hates me? What if no one reads my book? No one told me that writing a book came with an existential crisis. Wrestling with how to write the book that moms need, while also showing up fully as myself, and writing words I can stand by for decades to come… this has been a lot more weighty than I expected. I thought I was going to be u…

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ADHD and the Elephant in the Room 27:03

20d ago27:03

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If you're struggling with ADHD, this is not your ordinary ADHD podcast. Have you ever wondered why skills training has its limits, how systems don't stick? Wonder why routines are hard? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.comt) talks about the ADHD elephant in the room and one thi…

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549- Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food 59:31

21d ago59:31

59:31

Nicole DeMasi Malcher, MS, RD, CDCES delves into the connection between ADHD and disordered eating. Learn why traditional diets often fail — and why intuitive eating may work — and come away with practical strategies for ADHD-friendly eating habits. ADHD and Nutrition: Additional Resources Free Download: Health & Fitness — Lifestyle Changes for Adu…

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Episode 187 ADHD and Accidents 53:54

22d ago53:54

53:54

Episode 187 of The ADHD Adults delves into accidents and ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey pontificates on the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on accidents and probably in the process will end up losing at least one driving license, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners'…

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Why Rest Is Non-Negotiable 48:21

24d ago48:21

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ADHD and sleep? It’s complicated. From racing thoughts at night to groggy mornings, getting quality rest can feel impossible. In this episode, we break down why sleep matters and how to make it work for you. Join us as we dive into: 😴 Why ADHD brains struggle with sleep regulation 🧠 How sleep deprivation impacts focus, mood, and executive function …

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Navigating ADHD Accommodations for College Students 53:39

27d ago53:39

53:39

The framework of accommodations is evolving as more college students with both visible and invisible disabilities, including ADHD, seek the support they need. While the Americans with Disabilities Act provides a basis for these accommodations, the process of securing them can be complex, time consuming, and expensive. In this episode of Attention T…

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548- How to Heal from Trauma Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) 1:00:09

28d ago1:00:09

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Children with ADHD face more trauma and attacks on self-esteem than their neurotypical peers. Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D., explains why, and introduces a type of therapy that's especially helpful to people who experience trauma: Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. ADHD and Trauma: Additional Resources How Trauma and Chronic Stress Affect Developing B…

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Episode 186 ADHD and Mindfulness 56:06

29d ago56:06

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Season 3 continues, this time with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD is still recovering from something or other... Episode 186 covers ADHD and mindfulness. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splurges the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on mindfulness , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. 'Wha…

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ADHD and Bipolar Disorder: The Challenges of a Dual Diagnosis 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, an expert in both ADHD and bipolar disorder, to explore the complexities of managing these coexisting conditions. Many individ…

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547- A Parenting Toolkit for Moms and Dads with ADHD 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

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Christina Danko, Ph.D., discusses why parenting can be more challenging when parents have ADHD and shares neurodivergent-specific parenting skills — including the specific strategies that mothers vs. fathers with ADHD have reported as being the most helpful. Parenting with ADHD: Additional Resources 19 Authoritative Parenting Tips for Raising Neuro…

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Episode 185 ADHD and Money 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

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Season 3 continues with an episode on ADHD and money. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" ret…

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E260: Are You Lazy and Procrastinating or Prioritizing for Later? 17:39

1M ago17:39

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HOT TAKE: I don’t believe people with ADHD are lazy. There is a reason that they don’t want to or can’t do the thing, and when you untangle that obstacle, voila! It’s easier to get things done. How do you know the difference between procrastinating and prioritizing for later? There are some things in life we can’t avoid, so how do you deal with the…

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ADHD: The Effort of Thinking and Self Regulation 32:36

1M ago32:36

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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. John Eastwood for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of ADHD. While often perceived as a deficit of attention, ADHD is increasingly understood a…

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Episode 184 ADHD and Ageing 58:36

1M ago58:36

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The boys are back, sadly without Mrs AuDHD who is still recovering from tiredness (or something). Episode 184 looks at ADHD and ageing, and ADHD in older adults. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the science behind the subject all over us; Alex and James offer personal reflections on ageing , and in part three they answer listene…

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ADHD: Getting Your Own Attention 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? Got something that you need to remember? Do you need to calm down? Do you need to pause and think? These are all common challenges for people with ADHD. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (…

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546- Living with ADHD: It’s Different for Women – an Expert Roundtable 1:30:30

2M ago1:30:30

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Five experts — Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D.; Ellen Littman, Ph.D.; Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D.; Diane Miller, Psy.D., M.Ed.; and Maggie Sibley, Ph.D. — discuss ADHD in women, including different symptom presentation, stigma, barriers to treatment, the impact of hormones, and much more. ADHD in Women: Essential Resources Free Newsletter: Essen…

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Episode 183 ADHD and Music 54:21

2M ago54:21

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Something like normality resumes as The ADHD Adults Podcast continues Season 3 with an episode on ADHD and music. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splatters the research behind the subject all over us; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering liste…

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E259: Juggling Big Goals and Parenting with ADHD: Book Update #2 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done. In this episode, I’m getting real about how my book proposal is going amidst juggling the whirlwind of parenting and work projects. The highs and lows of writing are kicking in already. Do I need to write multiple books because there's just too much to say? Slow your roll, Patric…

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ADHD Aha Stories: A Lived Experience 31:48

2M ago31:48

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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? If you've got ADHD, you've been told a thousand times that you need a plan, you need a strategy. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com), shares many “aha” stories …

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545- The Surprising Association Between ADHD & Inflammatory Disorders 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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Join James Kustow, BMBS, MRCPsych, to learn about the emerging research that may explain ADHD’s unexpected associations with inflammatory conditions like allergy and autoimmunity — and a surprisingly strong link with hypermobility syndrome. ADHD and Physical Health: More Resources Read: How ADHD Can Intensify Physical Health Conditions Free Downloa…

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Episode 182 How are you really Sam? 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Finishing off our 'almost start of season 3' check-in is Episode 182, where Mrs AuDHD gets the chance to talk about what's been going on... Alex points out that Mrs AuDHD is known for her solid boundaries, James is irked (that’s not news) and Mrs AuDHD thought having a GP appointment booked for when we were recording was a good idea... Written by A…

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544- ADHD and Caffeine: Risks & Benefits of Using This Natural Stimulant 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Caffeine is almost universally seen as an antidote to memory, fatigue, and focus problems, but may affect heart rate and sleep. Sarah Cheyette, M.D., discusses research on caffeine and ADHD, and the risks and benefits of consuming this natural stimulant. ADHD and Caffeine: More Resources Read: 10 Supplements and Vitamins for Brain Health Read: The …

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Fail Forward: Embracing Mistakes & Learning with ADHD 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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🚀 What if failure wasn’t the end, but the beginning? In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, we dive into the concept of failing forward—turning mistakes into momentum and learning how to navigate setbacks with an ADHD brain. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why ADHDers often struggle with perfectionism & fear of failure ✅ How reframing mistakes can help buil…

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ADHD: A Look at Whats Hard About Emotional Regulation 39:45

2M ago39:45

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ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. The major executive function is self-regulation. There are two things you need to regulate: one is your attention, and the other is your emotions. Whether you realize it or not, when your attention is dysregulated, so are your emotions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Je…

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Episode 181 How are you really Alex? 48:22

2M ago48:22

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In this second part of a triple fister that no one will actually listen to, we continue to talk about how the end of last year was a car crash for all three hosts. Alex is Ronnie Corbett (again), James has an emergency poo and Mrs AuDHD considers cat strangling... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and J…

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E258: Reset After a Meltdown or Total Shutdown 18:30

2M ago18:30

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When you’re hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of tears on the floor, what do you do next? When you’ve yelled at your family and said things you regret during a grownup temper tantrum and wish you could hide under a rock forever, what do you do next? When the shame and guilt and overwhelm feel like too much to bear, what do you do now? It’s so comm…

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ADHD: A Metaphor for Planning 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about ADHD as an executive function impairment and uses the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle to put context around the condition…

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543- Parenting Resistant Tweens and Teens with ADHD: Getting Buy-In from Your Adolescent 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand the biopsychology of adolescent development and use practical, strength-based approaches that foster cooperation with resistant, oppositional tweens & teens and help them develop self-esteem and resilience. Teens with ADHD: More Resources Free Download: Transform Your Teen’s Apathy Into Engagement Sel…

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Episode 180 How are you really James? 58:17

2M ago58:17

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In the first of a triptych (James Googled it) of episodes, we gently re-enter Season 3 by letting you know what we've been up to, struggles and wins, with James going first. James uses the correct past tense of ‘lied’, Alex takes credit for James’s guitar playing and Mrs AuDHD is back! Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produce…

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What Is ADHD? 40:39

3M ago40:39

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In this foundational episode of Adulting with ADHD, we break down the basics of ADHD. What is it really? Hint: It's not just about being hyperactive or unfocused. 💡 Discover how ADHD functions as a difference in brain chemistry, not a disorder, and learn how it shows up uniquely in adults. We bust common myths, explore its impact on daily life, and…

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ADHD Statistics: What the Numbers Really Mean 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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“There are three types of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. This famous quote highlights the power and potential pitfalls of using statistics to shape arguments. But when it comes to ADHD, it’s critical to understand the numbers. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching…

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