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
Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
389- 7 Insights Into the ADHD Brain That Transform Lives
ADHD coach Jeff Copper has seen lives transformed by a focus on self-awareness and mindset — not by strategies & tips. He shares several Aha! insights about the ADHD brain that have helped those with ADHD find solutions to their toughest problems.
Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
388- Build Your ADHD Emotional Resilience: Strategies for Adults Who Feel Things Deeply
Adults with ADHD can overreact with intense emotion. We can't always stop "big" feelings from welling up, but Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., helps us find healthier ways to express them and keep them from damaging relationships.
Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
387- Bonding Activities: Effective, Practical Relationship-Building Ideas for ADHD Families
ADHD can sometimes obscure your child’s true self and prevent joyful family connections. Norrine Russell, Ph.D., shares fun, relationship-building games and activities for ADHD families.
Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
386- Nail Biting! Skin Picking! Hair Pulling! Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors and ADHD
Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is a common (but rarely discussed) comorbid diagnosis related to ADHD. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., talks about how to recognize BFRB, the physical and emotional consequences, and recommended treatments.
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
385- Perfectionism and ADHD: Making ‘Good Enough’ Work for You
Behaviors like setting unrealistic goals and insisting on personal flawlessness point to a cycle of perfectionism. Join Sharon Saline, Psy.D., to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, perfectionism, and ADHD and how to nurture a growth mindset.
Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
384- Focus on Inattentive ADHD: The Under-Diagnosed and Under-Treated Subtype
The "Predominantly Inattentive" (PI) ADHD subtype can lead to significant functional impairment and distress, yet may go undiagnosed into adulthood. Mary V. Solanto, Ph.D., explains how to recognize PI and about effective treatments.
Dec 20, 2021 • 60min
383- Optimizing Executive Functions in Children and Adults with ADHD
What are ‘executive functions’? The abilities to reason and creatively problem-solve, exercise self-control, think before you speak, stay focused, and more. The good news is that EFs can be improved at any age. Learn how from Adele Diamond, Ph.D., FRSC.
Dec 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
382- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: How to Break the Cycle of Delayed Sleep and Stress
Christine Li, Ph.D., and Tracy Otsuka, JD, LLM, AACC, discuss why women with ADHD are especially prone to revenge bedtime procrastination — pushing back bedtime to give yourself some "me time" — and how to build healthier sleep habits.
Dec 10, 2021 • 59min
381- How Involved Parents Can Foster a Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills
Decades of research tell us that a parent’s close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success. Join Michael Nakkula, Ph.D., to learn how this engagement can also unlock vital self-advocacy skills for children with learning differences.
Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
380- Menopause and ADHD: How Estrogen Changes Impact Dopamine, Cognition, and Women’s Health
Many women, ADHD or not, report increased difficulties with organization, memory, & mood during menopause. Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D., discusses estrogen loss during middle age, how it impacts cognition, and how it may worsen or even “create” ADHD.
