Laura Key

In this episode, Laura Key from Understood.org joins the show! Laura is a mom of two kids, a long-time editor and content-creator, hosts the ADHD Aha! podcast, and is the editorial director at Understood.org! Understood.org is a resource for people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, where Laura also co-leads the Understood podcast network! Join in as Laura and Eric share their stories about keeping up with deadlines, anxiety, mental flexibility, and perfectionism. You'll also hear about Laura's roles with Understood.org, her experience as a mom and the ways her ADHD can shine, and how the ADHD Aha! podcast was born. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Podcast Episode: ADHD reWired #47 | ADHD at 55 MPH Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

Laura Key, host of "ADHD Aha!" and head of Understood.org's editorial team, shares her insights alongside artist and UX designer Matthew Raghunauth. They explore the life-altering impact of Matthew's late ADHD diagnosis. Key topics include the complexity of task prioritization, the spiral of catastrophizing, and the challenge of asking for help after years of trying harder. Matthew emphasizes that caring for his ADHD is a sign of maturity, highlighting the transformative power of recognizing and addressing one's struggles.

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.