The ADHD Skills Lab

The ADHD Shift: When Everything Suddenly Adds Up

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Dec 1, 2025
Laura Key, VP of content strategy at Understood.org and host of the ADHD Aha! podcast, shares her personal ADHD journey, sparked by childhood journals filled with the word 'focus.' She discusses the overlooked symptoms many women face and the emotional weight of late diagnoses. Laura reflects on lessons learned from interviewing over 120 ADHD stories, revealing patterns of self-judgment and the importance of candid communication in leadership. With research highlighting the power of podcasts for women with ADHD, her insights resonate deeply, offering hope and connection.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Journals Spark Diagnosis

  • Laura found her childhood journals filled with the word "focus" which triggered her ADHD realization.
  • The discovery made her cry and grieve missed understanding of lifelong struggles.
INSIGHT

ADHD Is Often The Hidden Root Cause

  • ADHD often gets postponed because shame and invisibility make it feel less legitimate than other problems.
  • Those hidden ADHD struggles can underlie recurring issues that keep reappearing despite solving surface problems.
ADVICE

Use A Shared Wall Calendar Weekly

  • Use a large visible calendar and review it weekly with your partner to reduce overwhelm and missed events.
  • Writing plans down lowers anxiety even if it doesn't eliminate all forgetfulness.
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