Kathleen Nadeau

Kathleen Nadeau, founder of the Chesapeake Center and author of 'ADHD in the Workplace', and career coach Bruce Hughes delve into how to uncover your ideal job environment. They discuss the unique challenges ADHD individuals face in different work settings, emphasizing the importance of structure and personal interests. Insightful anecdotes support reframing ADHD as a potential asset. The duo offers strategies for effective career planning, highlighting assessments that align personal strengths with fulfilling work.

Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, founder of the Chesapeake Center and author of 'Still Distracted After All These Years', dives into the often-overlooked topic of ADHD in older adults. She discusses the impact of aging on ADHD, including loss of structure and increasing isolation. Kathleen highlights the importance of community support, the connection between sleep disturbances and cognitive health, and advocates for better resources and awareness for this demographic. Her insights mix nuance with humor, emphasizing resilience and the potential for reinvention.

Kathleen Nadeau, a leading psychologist and founder of the Chesapeake Center, sheds light on the often-overlooked effects of ADHD in adults over 50. She discusses the rising diagnoses in this age group and the unique challenges faced, particularly by women due to societal and hormonal shifts. Kathleen shares insights on pursuing a midlife diagnosis, highlights the importance of tailored support systems, and introduces the MENDS approach—focusing on meditation, exercise, nature, diet, sleep, and social connection as keys to managing ADHD effectively.

Dr. Kathleen Nadeau discusses the importance of group support for women with ADHD, challenges of aging with ADHD, myths about stimulant medications for older adults, and the need for understanding ADHD in older adults. She also talks about the struggles of adulting with ADHD, failure to launch in younger adults, and upcoming book on ADHD diagnosis and treatment for women.

Dr. Kathleen Nadeau discusses the challenges of ADHD and aging in women, emphasizing the importance of diagnosis and treatment in later years. She shares insights on maintaining healthy habits, empowering brain health, and supporting aging individuals through continuous growth and social engagement.