
ADHD Experts Podcast
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2025 • 60min
562- Some Kind of Wonderful: How Music Affects the ADHD Brain
Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses the research supporting the neurological power of music, answering questions like: What areas of the brain are activated by music? How does listening to music help with ADHD? What type of music is best for promoting concentration? Music and ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Free Guide to Music for Healthy ADHD Brains Read: Music That Focuses the Brain Read: Music Therapy: Sound Medicine for ADHD Read: Rhythm Notion: 10 Benefits of Music for ADHD Brains Access the video and slides for podcast episode #562 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-does-music-affect-the-brain-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. This episode is also sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jul 2, 2025 • 47min
561- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 5/30/25
Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 5/30/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions eBook for Parents: The ADHD Positive Parenting Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #561 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-help-live-solve-my-problem/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jun 24, 2025 • 59min
560- How Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence, Chronic Pain, Inflammatory Disorders, and Anxiety
Dr. Jessica Eccles surveys the growing body of research that points to an association between neurodivergence, joint hypermobility, chronic pain, and anxiety. Learn why certain physical symptoms are more common in people with ADHD and autism, and about treatment options. Joint Hypermobility, Pain, & Neurodivergence: Additional Resources Read: ADHD at the Center: A Whole-Life, Whole-Person Condition Read: How ADHD Can Intensify Physical Health Conditions Read: ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence Are Coming Into Focus Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding Watch: The Surprising Association Between ADHD & Inflammation Access the video and slides for podcast episode #560 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/joint-hypermobility-adhd-autism-inflammation-pain/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jun 17, 2025 • 56min
559- Unmasking the Pain: Easing Rejection Sensitivity for Black Women with ADHD
Diane Miller, Psy.D., M.Ed., explores the compounded impact of rejection sensitivity and double-masking (the survival strategy of suppressing both ADHD symptoms and aspects of cultural identity to avoid judgment or rejection) for Black women with ADHD. RSD and ADHD in Black Women: Additional Resources Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: How ADHD Ignites RSD: Meaning & Medication Solutions Read: Rejection Sensitivity Is Worse for Girls and Women with ADHD Read: “I Could Have Been Myself for So Much Longer.” Read: Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color Access the video and slides for podcast episode #559 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/unmasking-adhd-rejection-sensitivity-black-women/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jun 10, 2025 • 59min
558- ADHD and Puberty: How Hormones Shape Behavior and Mental Health in Adolescents
Paul Mitrani, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the impact of hormones on emotions and mental health during adolescence, explains how puberty affects boys and girls differently, and shares strategies to maintain strong parent-teen relationships. Puberty and Mental Health: Additional Resources Free Download: How Hormones Impact ADHD Symptoms in Women and Girls Read: Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms Watch: How Puberty Aggravates ADHD Symptoms eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD, Part One Access the video and slides for podcast episode #558 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/puberty-and-mental-health-adhd-teens/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 2min
557- Healing from the Impact of Toxic or Emotionally Immature Parents
Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC, discusses the kinds of messages children internalize in emotionally unsupportive environments and the long-term impacts, signs of emotionally immature and narcissistic parenting, and shares self-care practices to begin healing. Healing from Your Past: Additional Resources Read: Are You a Toxic Parent? Read: Why Won’t My Parents Accept My ADHD Diagnosis? Read: How to Set Boundaries with Family From Readers: “What I Wish My Parents Had Known...” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #557 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotionally-immature-parents-healing/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

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May 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
556- Understanding AuDHD Burnout: How Neurodivergent Masking Sparks Stress, Exhaustion
In this engaging discussion, Amy Marschall, a licensed psychologist and expert in neurodiversity, delves into the intricacies of AuDHD burnout. She explains how masking affects autistic individuals, leading to increased stress and exhaustion. Amy shares vital strategies for recognizing burnout signs and differentiating them from other mental health issues. Emphasizing self-advocacy and support, she offers insights on navigating ADHD care and the significant impact of community in fostering understanding and resilience among neurodivergent individuals.

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May 20, 2025 • 53min
555- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 4/25/25
Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 4/25/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions eBook for Parents: The ADHD Positive Parenting Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #555 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-help-live-solve-my-problem/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

May 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
554- Are My Student’s ADHD Accommodations in Danger? Fallout from the Department of Education Changes
Mary J. Goodwin-Oquendo, Esq., discusses how the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) may impact students with ADHD and learning disabilities who receive special education services and accommodations through IEPs and 504 Plans. ADHD Accommodations and Educational Rights: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Child’s Legal Rights at School Read: “Is My Child’s IEP in Danger?” Read: When Schools Resist Evaluating & Addressing Learning Disabilities eBook: The Complete IEP/504 Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #554 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-accommodations-department-of-education-iep-504/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

May 6, 2025 • 1h
553- The Power of Behavioral Parent Training for ADHD
Learn why behavioral parent training (BPT) is recommended as a first-line treatment for young children with ADHD, and how it can improve the parent-child relationship and promote calm in the household, from Nicole Schatz, Ph.D. ADHD Parent Training: Additional Resources Sign Up: Parenting Class for ADHD Families Read: Train the Parent, Help the Child Read: How Behavioral Therapy Targets Executive Dysfunction — with Positivity and Praise eBook: The ADHD Positive Parenting Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #553 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/behavioral-parent-training-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.