Best Co Occurring Conditions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Substance Use 54:18

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson address a critical and often overlooked topic: the intersection between substance use disorders and human trafficking, with specific focus on Nevada. Through expert insight…

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Work Through Your List, Don’t Just Make One with Llama Life’s Marie Ng 1:15:54

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💡 What happens when you build a tool for yourself… and suddenly thousands of ADHDers want it too? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Marie Ng — founder of Llama Life, the task management app designed specifically for ADHD brains — to explore her journey from corporate burnout to self-taught developer to accidental …

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Episode 5: Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Challenges 52:04

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the complex intersection between substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges, especially as they affect women during pregnancy and early mothe…

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Breaking the Most Toxic Pattern in ADHD Relationships w/ Dr. Melissa Orlov 1:26:33

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💡 What really happens inside an ADHD relationship, and how do couples break the cycle? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Orlov — leading expert on ADHD-impacted relationships and author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage — to unpack the hidden patterns that shape communication, emotional safety, conflict, and …

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From Rock Bottom To Recovery - Part 2 of Chad "Grizzly Bear" Bunker's Story 28:14

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Send us a text What if the person you needed most wasn’t a guru or a hack, but a community that refused to give up on you? Chad "Grizzly Bear" Bunker shares an unfiltered journey from teenage depression and addiction to relapse, recovery, and the hard-won wisdom that only comes from falling and getting back up. The story is jagged and human: a suic…

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"Hold On Tightly, Let Go Lightly" w/ Lindsay Quinn Pitre | Firesides Ep. 08 12:30

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💡 Hold on tightly, let go lightly. Sometimes the hardest part of ADHD adulting is figuring out which habits help us, and which ones quietly harm us. In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Lindsay Pitre—director, producer, twin, and lifelong ADHDer—to explore the New Year tension between resolutions, routines, relapse, and real-life coping. Diagnos…

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Group Homes, Apple Wars, And Unexpected Wisdom 21:45

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Send us a text A smudge to clear the air, then straight into the truth: Chad’s boyhood was loud with conflict and even louder with silence. He grew up between homes and expectations, carrying the weight of abuse he didn’t have words for until he finally told his mother. What follows isn’t a tidy redemption arc—it’s a lived map of detours, from city…

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Late, Not Less: Gamify Your ADHD Life w/ Casey Henderson 58:52

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💡 Sometimes the most effective way to stay consistent with ADHD is to gamify your routines so progress feels rewarding, not punishing. In this episode of Late, Not Less, host Devin Pitts-Rogers sits down with Casey Henderson—humanist, autodidact, disabled veteran, and proud ADHD enthusiast—to explore how adults with ADHD can create structure throug…

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Episode 4: Social Determinants of Health and Substance Use 55:19

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the social determinants of health and how they shape experiences with substance use and recovery outcomes. Understanding these broader social, economic, and environ…

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Two Friends Turn Setbacks Into A Social Enterprise To Lift Neurodivergent Indigenous And Marginalized Youth 31:13

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Send us a text A freezing February night, a band with a name you can’t forget, and a conversation between two big guys changed our direction in life. That’s how Big Bears Podcast began—an origin story rooted in a chance meeting, ADHD, sobriety, Indigenous teachings, and a stubborn belief that community is stronger than shame. We open up about our d…

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"I Have a Habit of Lying to Myself": Self-Care vs. Avoidance w/Sam Pitts-Rogers | Firesides Ep. 07 15:08

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💡 "I have a habit of lying to myself and telling myself it's self-care." What if the comfort zone you've built is actually keeping you from the life you want? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Sam—an HR professional at a Big Four consulting firm who was diagnosed with ADHD at 38. She opens up about flying under the radar as a "daydreamer type…

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Travis Kennedy - From Welfare to World Stage - How A Military Sergeant Found Strength, Mentors, And A Mindset That Won Him Canada's Strongman In 2024. Next Stop, Strongman Corporation Nationals In Texas ... 24:53

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Send us a text What if your last name didn’t define you, but your habits did? We sit down with a military sergeant turned Canadian Strongman National Champion to unpack how a hard start, a mentor’s belief, and a broken foot led to a new identity built on discipline, coaching, and community. From hoop dreams to heavy yokes, this is a grounded look a…

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Episode 3: The State of Substance Use, Trends in Nevada and the U.S. 50:53

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson examine the state of substance use with a focus on Southern Nevada, exploring current patterns, emerging concerns, and local context that shapes substance use in our commun…

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Hate It Less: a Realistic ADHD Productivity Guide with Ari Tuckman 51:33

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ADHD isn't just about converting intentions into actions—it's about learning to make the conversion easier, more honest, and a whole lot less painful. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ari Tuckman—psychologist, author of five books (including the brand new ADHD Productivity Manual), international presenter, and longtime friend and colleague. Ar…

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Episode 2: Medications for Recovery During Pregnancy 53:59

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore medications used to treat substance use disorders during pregnancy, providing essential education about medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options, safety consider…

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ADHD Folks Are Struggling 10x Right Now 1:01:08

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💡 Why are so many adults suddenly getting diagnosed with ADHD, and what does it mean for our future? Today, hosts Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith dive into one of the biggest mental health shifts of our time: the massive rise in adult ADHD diagnoses since the pandemic. From telehealth loosening restrictions to TikTok stories going viral, from parents…

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Episode 1: The Important Role of Peers in Recovery 49:58

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this Season 3 premiere, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson take a closer look at how peer recovery support changes lives through shared lived experience, trust-building, and fostering hope—particularly for pregnant and pa…

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Treat the ADHD First! — Co-Occurring Conditions w/ Dr. Roberto Olivardia 1:29:18

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💡Is ADHD ultimately good, ultimately bad, or ultimately neither good nor bad, but still largely misunderstood? In this episode, we are thrilled to visit with Dr. Roberto Olivardia—a clinical psychologist, lecturer at Harvard Medical School, expert on ADHD, dyslexia, and co-occurring conditions, and a dear friend and colleague of ours. From the chal…

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90-Hour Workweeks, Losing $100k & Finding Balance w/Eric Tivers 1:03:37

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💡 From Hustle to Burnout and Back Again What happens when the drive to “do more” collides with ADHD? In this episode, Aaron and Stephen sit down with Eric Tivers, licensed clinical social worker, founder of ADHD Rewired, and host of one of the most successful ADHD podcasts with 500+ episodes. Eric shares his raw journey from 90-hour work weeks, sca…

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In this powerful, must-listen premiere episode of The Big Bears Podcast, hosts Chad Bunker and Keith Gelhorn (Halifax, NS) sit down for a vital conversation on the history, meaning, and future of National ... 40:02

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Send us a text Our first-ever guest is the incredible Linda Peters, daughter of Elder Emmet Peters, originally from Lennox Island First Nation, PEI, and residing in Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, NS. Linda generously shares her family's firsthand story of survival and the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system. Linda goes deep on: The…

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RFK Jr. Is Targeting Every Neurodivergent Person in America 48:57

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💡 What happens when misinformation about ADHD and autism comes straight from the top? When public officials spread conspiracy theories and dismiss neurodivergent lives as “less than,” the impact isn’t just political—it’s deeply personal and dangerous. In this roundtable episode, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and Aaron Smith unpack the rhetoric…

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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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Late, Not Less: ADHD&D w/ Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer 59:27

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Just because your emotional alarm goes off doesn’t mean there’s a five-alarm fire. Sometimes… it’s something as simple as burnt toast. 🥲 ❓What if emotional regulation wasn’t about control—but about curiosity? In this all-new episode, Devin Pitts-Rogers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer—clinical psychologist, researcher, and neurodivergent mental …

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After Diagnosis with Devin Pitts-Rogers 54:17

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What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for didn’t happen until your ADHD diagnosis? In this all-new episode, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our newest host on the podcast—to talk about misdiagnosis, rediscovering identity, and learning how to live in alignment with your brain. 💡🎤 From misunderstood…

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Living with ADHD: Identity, Self-Acceptance, and Connection 59:16

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Join us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. ✍️ - Creators ➡ Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron Smith …

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ADHD, Identity & Starting Over at 30 with Kelly Baumgartner 1:00:42

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What if your real career path didn’t start until after your ADHD diagnosis? In this all-new episode, we sit down with Kelly Baumgartner—ADHD Coach, content creator, and former school librarian—to talk about diagnosis at 30, trusting your instincts, and building a career that fits your brain. 🌱📚 From "just pushing through" to actually understanding …

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Unlearning Survival Mode with William Curb 54:43

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Today, we sit down with Will Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, to talk about dismantling shame, redefining ‘Effort,’ and building strategies that actually work for ADHD brains.From late diagnoses to using stress as a survival tool, the ADHD experience is full of patterns that really start to make sense once you begin to understand your own brain. Jo…

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Episode 6: Why Wrap Around Services Are Critical in Building Resiliency 52:23

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Send us a text Visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future episode topics. In this Season 2 finale, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore why comprehensive wrap around services are essential for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorder to achieve lasting recovery and res…

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Grace Over Guilt: An Interview with Steev Hodgson 53:55

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Ever feel like you're constantly hitting invisible walls? From job after job where you perform brilliantly until something goes sideways, to lying awake at night unable to turn your brain off, living with undiagnosed ADHD can be intense. Add parenthood to the mix and that "popcorn machine" in your head can finally overflow. In this deeply personal …

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Episode 5: Substance Use During Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Finding Support 53:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency, Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson tackle the often stigmatized topic of substance use during pregnancy. Joined by special guest Dr. Manijeh "MJ" Kamyar, they provide a compassionate, judgment-free discussion that combines medical expertise with personal experience…

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From Shame to Radical Acceptance with Ryan Mayer 53:33

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ADHD and self-worth? It’s messy—and deeply personal. From repeated workplace struggles to a constant feeling of falling short, living with ADHD can often make us question our value and capabilities. The world isn’t designed for neurodivergent thinkers, and when you're forced to play by rules that don’t work for your brain, it’s easy to internalize …

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Episode 4: Finding your Voice: Mind, Body & Spirit 48:29

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Send us a text In this illuminating episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the intricate interconnection between mind, body, and spirit in recovery. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Rachel Williams and distinguished psychologist Dr. Stephanie Woodard, they delve into holistic approaches that address the full spectrum of …

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Episode 3: Substance Use in the Media 51:53

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the powerful influence media has on public perception of substance use disorders. Joined by Emmy-winning executive producer Peter Reiss and communications expert Jason Roth, they examine how film, television, and news coverage shape our understanding …

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ADHD Myth-busting: Strengths and NOT my thing | Attention Different Fireside Chats 44:16

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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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Trina Haynes on Women, ADHD, and Breaking the Burnout Cycle 55:01

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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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Episode 2: Person First Language: The Power of Words in Recovery 49:22

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Send us a text In this emotionally charged episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome two extraordinary guests who reveal how the language we use profoundly shapes recovery journeys. EMPOWERED Program Care Manager Evonne Hernandez joins forces with EMPOWERED Mom Fabiana to share intimate perspectives on the transformative power of pe…

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EP 9 - Two years of the Hamilton Centre: Advancing mental health and addiction care 1:05:23

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In this special episode, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Hamilton Centre with two leaders at the forefront of integrated mental health and AOD care: Professor Margaret Hamilton AO, the inspiration behind the Centre’s name, and our Clinical Director Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri. They discuss the evolution of care models, the im…

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Why Rest Is Non-Negotiable 48:28

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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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Episode 1: What Substance Use Looks Like: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover 48:07

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Send us a text In our Season 2 premiere, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome EMPOWERED Peer Recovery Support Specialist Sam Kreton for a candid conversation that challenges prevalent misconceptions about substance use disorders. Drawing from her lived experience and professional expertise, Sam shares powerful insights into how addictio…