Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective #202: Our ADHD Stories: Lori and Katie Share Their Diagnoses
SHINING WITH ADHD
#202: Our ADHD Stories: Lori and Katie Share Their Diagnoses
The Childhood Collective
9/17/2025
SUMMARY
ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone, and in this episode Lori and Katie open up about their very different journeys to an ADHD diagnosis. We share how our symptoms showed up in childhood, what it looked like as adults, and the twists and turns that finally led us to answers. This is a vulnerable and honest conversation about living with ADHD while also parenting kids who have it. Our hope is that you’ll feel seen, understood, and maybe even recognize a little bit of your own story in ours.
MEET OUR TEAM
We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
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Creating Calm Course
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