Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD Media Overwhelm & ADHD
Aug 30, 2025
In this insightful roundtable, David Grabowski, a producer for Attention Different and voice of reason without ADHD, joins hosts Aaron Smith, Stephen Tonti, and Devin Pitts-Rogers. They delve into the chaos of media consumption and its toll on mental health, especially for those with ADHD. Personal stories reveal how political anxiety fuels emotional flooding and burnout. The group emphasizes the importance of boundaries, self-care, and community support to navigate today's overwhelming landscape. They also touch on celebrating resilience through activism and the joys of everyday moments.
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News Overconsumption Led To Quitting Cold Turkey
- Stephen describes an exponential ramp into six to eight hours a day of news and politics before quitting cold turkey after the election.
- He realized the consumption gave a false sense of control and was toxic to his health.
Talk Radio Increases Anxiety; Music Restores Balance
- Stephen and his friend noticed an inverse link: more talk/news correlates with more anxiety while more music correlates with calm.
- That simple swap helped them monitor and stabilize mood.
Volunteer Work Provided Purpose And Hope
- Devin describes volunteering with the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking and how that service gives him optimism and purpose.
- That engagement supports his mental health despite the heavy subject matter.
