Best Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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E273: Managing Your Daily Energy Levels as a Mom with ADHD with Guest Host JoAnn Crohn - Best Of Friends Series 32:40

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Do you feel like you're already running on fumes – and it’s barely breakfast time? You’re not alone. In this conversation from the Happy Mom Summit, I talk with JoAnn Crohn of the No Guilt Mom Podcast about what really drains our energy as ADHD moms – and how to recharge in realistic, doable ways. Spoiler alert: it’s not about naps and bubble baths…

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Embrace ADHD with Humor w/ Ron Capalbo 1:05:36

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💡 What if laughing at yourself was the key to radical self-acceptance? For years, Ron Capalbo masked his ADHD, relied on urgency to get things done, and pushed himself until panic attacks forced him to stop. What followed was a complete reframe of how he approached ADHD through humor, creativity, and compassion. In this episode of the Attention Dif…

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Ep 104: Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome with ADHD 8:46

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Send us a text That nagging voice telling you "you're not good enough" or "they'll find out you're a fraud"? It's not just you. ADHD and imposter syndrome feed off each other, creating a perfect storm of self-doubt. But here's the thing - recognizing this pattern is the first step to breaking free. Research shows that up to 70% of people experience…

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574- The Disorder That Never Sleeps 7:54

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J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how ADHD night owls can reset their internal clocks and achieve more restful sleep. This special episode is a feature article from the Fall 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive new issues as they're published — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD and Sleep: …

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Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience 37:05

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What’s the difference between knowing a lot about ADHD and actually owning it? It might sound simple, but it can be absolutely life-changing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) chats with fellow ADHD coach Susan McGinnis (www.adhdimpactcoaching.com) about her personal journey—what it was like to li…

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ADHD Hates Structure, Loves Routine w/Xai Yang (@xaidy_nyc) | Firesides Ep. 06 13:16

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💡 Radical acceptance starts with self-love. What would change if you stopped fighting your ADHD and began accepting it as part of who you are? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Xai Yang, a licensed social worker, advocate, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, who shares his journey from shame and stigma to building a life rooted in radical acceptance. …

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573- Social Emotional Learning Techniques for Students with ADHD 1:00:19

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Social-emotional learning (SEL) teaches five core competencies: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving. Steven Tobias, Psy.D., explains how to teach SEL skills to students with ADHD. Social-Emotional Learning: Additional Resources Free Download: 5 Ways to Improve Emotional Control at Home Read: Y…

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Diagnosed with ADHD … as an ADHD Coach! w/ Brooke Schnittman 1:01:45

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💡 ADHD isn’t about striving for perfection. It’s about learning how to activate your potential. What if you could build a toolbox that helps you manage the chaos, stay consistent, and grow your confidence week after week? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Schnittman, an award-winning ADHD and executive func…

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Ep 103: The ADHD Burnout Cycle - And How to Break Free 6:39

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Send us a text Burnout with ADHD doesn't build up slowly. It comes from living in extremes. One day you're hyperfocused and working nonstop, the next you're scrolling Netflix and can't get off the couch. That cycle is exhausting - and it's not your fault. Research shows that up to 70-80% of ADHD adults report frequent burnout symptoms. If you recog…

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572- Why ADHD Brains Go Over-Bored 8:05

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Nicole C. Kear explores the research that explains why tedium is intolerable for people with ADHD — and how to bear boredom better. This special episode is a feature article from the Fall 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive new issues as they're published — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD and …

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ADHD and Starting a Family 30:19

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Got ADHD? Thinking about expanding your family and having children for the first time? When deciding to grow your family, the emotional aspect can sometimes overshadow the practical considerations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) draws a parallel between this life-…

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You Are What You Choose to Remember w/Alexis Schwartz | Firesides Ep. 05 14:59

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💡Gratitude is a practice. What you choose to remember shapes your experiences and how you feel about your life 🙏♥️. What would shift if you trained your brain to hold on to the good moments instead of the painful or difficult ones? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Alexis Schwartz, environmental organizer, planner, and fellow ADHDer. Alexis s…

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571- Combined Treatment Options for Pediatric ADHD: Sequencing Your Child’s Care 59:19

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Mark A. Stein, Ph.D., will provide an overview of pediatric ADHD treatment options, explain why it's crucial to personalize treatment, and how to combine and sequence medication and other treatments for optimal care. ADHD Treatments for Children: Additional Resources Free Download: Take Charge of Your Child’s Medication Read: ADHD Treatment Options…

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Media Overwhelm & ADHD 1:04:15

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💡 How do we stay informed without drowning in stress? When the world feels chaotic, the political climate is relentless, and the news never stops, it’s easy for ADHD brains to spiral into overconsumption and burnout. In this Roundtable episode, Aaron Smith, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and David Grabowski gather to unpack the weight of politi…

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Ep 102: The 3 Stages of ADHD Productivity: Guesswork, Hard Work, Framework 6:29

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Send us a text In this game-changing episode, I reveal the hidden reason why most ADHD adults stay trapped in endless cycles of productivity frustration—and share the three-stage framework that will finally set you free from guesswork and burnout. 📌 Key Topics: Why trying every productivity hack online keeps you feeling broken (spoiler: you're not)…

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ADHD Eye Candy and Clickbait 29:32

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Got ADHD? Ever realized that the ADHD brain uses the automatic brain more than the executive function brain? What is the impact of this? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks about executive functions, the ADHD brain, primitive influences on executive function, and…

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570- Best Jobs for ADHD Brains: How to Pinpoint Your Ideal Work Environment 57:53

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Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., and Bruce Hughes, M.A., will guide you through a proven process for discovering your ideal work environment that best fits your interests, strengths, and executive functioning needs. You'll also learn how to avoid workplace mismatches. Jobs for Creative People with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: What to Ask Yourse…

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“Failure Is The Goal” w/Tom Franchi | Firesides Ep. 04 14:02

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💡When failure becomes a checkpoint instead of a dead end, it reveals itself as progress in disguise. ❓What would change in your life if you embraced failure as a checkpoint of progress instead of a sign to stop? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Tom Franchi—ADHD adult, storyteller, and creative spirit—who shares his journey of burnout, resili…

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Pregnancy, Childbirth & ADHD w/ Dusty Chipura and Alixandra Bacon 58:26

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💡For the ADHDers out there who will or plan to give birth, you deserve support that sees the whole person—your challenges and your strengths. ❓How do you fix a healthcare system that was never designed with ADHD birthers in mind? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Alix Bacon (registered midwife, past president of t…

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Ep 101: Finish What You Start - My ADHD Loop-Closing System 12:33

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Send us a text What if you could move forward in every area of your life where you're feeling frustrated or stuck? If you've ever felt like you're holding onto a hundred tasks in your head – from important things to completely trivial ones – and they keep piling up every day, making you feel like you're standing still, falling behind, or just spinn…

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E272: You’re Not Lazy: Why You Don’t Finish Simple Tasks 12:36

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You start the day with good intentions. “This afternoon, I’m going to drop off this return real quick.” But then you can’t find the box. Or the tape. And now your printer is out of ink. Suddenly, the whole day’s gone, and the box is still sitting by the door. Sound familiar? In this episode—recorded from my car in full chauffeur-mom mode—I’m breaki…

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ADHD: Fixing Follow-Through: What's the Issue? 38:22

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It's been said people with ADHD know what to do. Their challenge is in doing what they know to do. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD & productivity coach Lynne Edris (https://coachingaddvantages.com) to get her perspective on how to fix follow-through by …

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Creatively ADHD w/Hannah Skewes (@hkskewes) | Firesides Ep. 03 14:24

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💡Curiosity without judgment. This is the way. What would shift in your life if you started observing yourself with compassion instead of criticism? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Hannah Skewes—writer, photographer, and creative storyteller—who shares her journey of living with ADHD, receiving a late diagnosis, and the challenges of navigat…

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569- Top ADHD Challenges (and Solutions) for Teen Boys 58:51

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Join Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., to learn how to partner with your teen boy to navigate the frustrations, defiance, emotional volatility of adolescence with ADHD and help them grow into the capable, compassionate adult you know they can be. Challenges and Solutions for ADHD Boys: Additional Resources Free Download: Evaluate Your Teen’s Emotional Control …

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ADHD & The Four C’s with Jesse J. Anderson 1:09:54

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💡 Let go lightly and quit trying to force yourself into productivity systems that weren’t even built for your brain to start with. In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Jesse J. Anderson—author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD, writer, speaker, and advocate for over 60,000 newsletter subscribers. Fr…

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Ep 100: Why We Quit on Our Goals (and How to Finally Stop) 12:30

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Send us a text 🎉 WE DID IT - EPISODE 100! 🎉 Have you ever started a goal only to quit halfway through? You're definitely not alone. In this milestone episode, I'm sharing the exact 4-stage system that got me to 100 podcast episodes and how you can apply it to finally stick with your big goals. Here's what we're covering: The truth about why the "mi…

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Uncovering the Truth About ADHD and Cannabis 34:56

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Is marijuana helpful for ADHD—or is something else going on beneath the surface? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Roberto Olivardia to explore the lesser-known effects of cannabis use in people with ADHD. Rather than focusing on what marijuana seems to do,…

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ADHDer Self-Care Toolkits w/Devin Pitts-Rogers (@p0weredbyd0nuts) | Firesides Ep. 02 14:41

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🔥 What does it really take to move from ADHD burnout to radical self-acceptance? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our very own podcast host—to explore the tangled web of resolutions, routines, and relapse. From the Rocky Mountains in Tabernash, CO, Devin shares his journey from late …

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568- Social Skills and Executive Functions in Teens with ADHD: Interventions That Help 1:01:52

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Steven W. Evans, Ph.D., explains why youth with ADHD often have problems with academic and social functioning, and shares evidence-based approaches proven to help in these problematic areas at home and at school. Social Skills for Teens with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Free Guide to Improving Your Students’ Social Skills Read: The Soc…

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People Pleasing & ADHD: When "Yes" is a Nervous-System Response and How to Stop with Anita Sandoval, LPC - EP 555 45:01

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People-pleasing isn’t a personality flaw—often it’s a nervous-system strategy. Licensed Professional Counselor and ADHD-CCSP Anita Sandoval joins Eric to unpack how the fawn response shows up with ADHD, trauma, and RSD; how it differs from masking and conflict avoidance; and what real change looks like. We cover Anita’s “Empower → Resilient → Authe…

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E271: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis 24:23

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Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don’t know where to begin, this …

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ADHD Awareness, Access, and Action in the Black Community 42:04

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ADHD affects all races, but are Black lives being underserved or underrepresented in diagnosis and treatment? In this compelling episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) speaks with fellow coach Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA (https://enabletables.com), about cultural gaps, barriers to care, and the urgent need to …

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Rewiring Through Breath with Eben Oroz 1:15:26

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💡 If stillness feels impossible, start with the breath–slow it down, more patience follows. In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Eben Oroz—world-traveler, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and counseling psychologist—to talk about ADHD, executive functioning, and the healing power of yoga. With over 12 years of e…

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567- Why Does ADHD Undermine Productivity? How to Ditch Procrastination and Develop a Productivity Mindset 1:00:01

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Productivity hacks and strategies are helpful — but only if you use them. The right mindset, however, can keep you track at work and in your personal life. Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., teachers us how to develop a resilient, productivity mindset. Productivity Hacks for ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Focus Your ADHD Brain With 5 Helpful Hacks Rea…

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Ep 99: 5 Essential Routines for ADHD Adults (That Make Life Actually Work) 10:09

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like you're always behind, always reacting, and never really ahead of your day? Like you're stuck in a cycle of chaos and catch-up, no matter how hard you try to get organized? If you've ever thought routines were boring, rigid, or just "not for you," this episode might completely change your mind. In this episode, C…

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ADHD & Burnout w/Trina Haynes (@myladyadhd) | Firesides Ep. 01 16:37

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🔥 What happens when ‘ADHD Burnout’ is normalized and becomes your baseline? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Trina Haynes—founder of @MyLadyADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast. Trina brings us an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in constant overdrive. From late diagnosis to ‘mom guilt,’ from masking to mental exhau…

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Hidden Struggles of ADHD and Bullying: A Lived Experience 51:11

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Being neurodiverse doesn't come without many, many challenges. One of them is being bullied. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and cognitive engineer, Jeff Copper (http://.digcoaching.com), interviews ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman (http://coachingwithbrooke.com) about bullying and her lived experience. We'll review not only what th…

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566- A Self-Confidence Toolkit for Parents: How to Counteract Criticism for Your Child with ADHD 59:34

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Children with ADHD endure much too frequent criticism from people in their lives. Larisa Litvinov, Ph.D., offers practical tools to help counteract negative feedback and build resilience and self-confidence in children with ADHD, from elementary school through high school. Self-confidence and Resilience with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download…

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Ep 98: How to Believe You Can Change (Even If You Keep Failing) 4:51

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Send us a text Have you ever tried to change something - maybe your habits, your routines, your mindset - and found yourself slipping right back into old patterns, again and again? It's frustrating. It's painful. And if you're like a lot of people Coach Mande works with, it makes you wonder: Will I ever really change? In this episode, Mande tackles…

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E270: You’re Not Missing Out When You Say No 10:55

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Ever feel like if you say no to a good opportunity, you’ll regret it forever? Like the next big thing is right around the corner... and you’ll miss it if you stop moving? I’ve been there. Saying no is hard, especially when your ADHD brain loves chasing shiny new ideas. In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from my friend Jacki Hayes’ podcast where I …

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How Spirituality Can Help Those with ADHD 29:39

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One of the real challenges with ADHD is emotional dysregulation. While it's not in the diagnostic criteria, it’s probably the single greatest challenge for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Rabbi Shmuel Reich (http://rsreichadhdcoach.com talk about h…

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565- How Mindfulness and Meditation Build Emotional Regulation in People with ADHD 59:37

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ADHD brings with it intense emotions, impatience, and stress. Mark Bertin, M.D., explains how mindfulness can offer a powerful counterbalance to these feelings, and how people with ADHD can apply specific mindfulness-based strategies. Meditation for Emotional Regulation: Additional Resources Free Download: Make Mindfulness Work for You Read: Medita…