ADHD Experts Podcast

Learn from Jessica McCabe about navigating a world not built for neurodivergent brains, the economic cost of untreated ADHD, and effective strategies for managing ADHD in work projects. Explore embracing neurodiversity and overcoming challenges in school and personal identity. Discover insights on managing past failures and emotions, understanding ADHD in women, and building support systems for parenthood and relationships.

Danna McDonald, RMFT-SQ, RSW shares strategies for managing ADHD in the sandwich generation, discussing self-compassion, generational perspectives, emotional challenges, and family dynamics. Explore practical tips for navigating the complexities of caregiving for children with ADHD and elderly parents.

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps young adults with ADHD understand the challenges of 'adulting' with ADHD, including treatment adherence, independent living skills, and signs of risky behavior. Topics include transitioning to adulthood with ADHD, executive functioning skills, managing stress and burnout, recognizing red flags for diagnosis, medication management, addressing sleep issues, and setting boundaries for independent living.

Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund discusses the challenges faced by girls with ADHD, including anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. She highlights the need for early detection, understanding ADHD in women, and strategies for building resilience and improving relationships. The podcast also explores the impact of contraception on adolescent girls with ADHD.

J.J. Sandra Kooij, an expert in seasonal affective disorder and ADHD, discusses the relationship between SAD and ADHD, the impact of genetic factors and light exposure on sleep patterns, and the connection between SAD and screen addiction. The podcast also explores the effects of SAD on teenagers and women with ADHD, potential treatments like light therapy and melatonin, and the connection between ADHD and restless leg syndrome. Overall, it provides valuable insights into how SAD uniquely affects people with ADHD and offers possible solutions.

Explore the science of hope and its power to achieve goals and regulate emotions. Hear personal experiences from high-trauma areas and the transformative encounter with a determined young man named David. Discover how nurturing hope in parent-child relationships brings improvements in pain tolerance and treatment outcomes. Learn about the relationship between hope and goal setting, and the importance of setting specific goals to enhance hope. Find out the significance of therapy and goal attainment in achieving therapeutic success.

Learn how to recognize your strengths and create customized strategies for your ADHD brain. Explore strategies for improving focus, productivity, and reliability. Discover how to connect to values and intentions as an ADHD student. Find personalized strategies for boosting confidence and calming nerves.

Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D., discusses the impact of estrogen on cognition and ADHD symptoms throughout life. Covers the influence of hormonal fluctuations, specifically estrogen, on symptoms during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause. Explores the relationship between hormone replacement, hormone ratios, and ADHD symptoms in women. Examines the impacts of hormone fluctuations on comorbid diagnoses and discusses treatment options. Explores the concept of phyto hormones and the need for more research on the role of sex hormones. Shares survey results and suggests finding GYN practitioners knowledgeable about hormone replacement. Emphasizes the importance of further research and upcoming webinars on hormonal fluctuations and ADHD in women's health.

The podcast explores preventing burnout in women with ADHD, covering topics such as managing responsibilities, valuing personal worth, staying focused, ADHD traits, self-care, hormones, and gratitude.

Exploring cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) and its symptoms, the impact of CDS on academics and social engagement, interventions and school accommodations, the lack of knowledge about CDS in adulthood, and the importance of nutrition and lifestyle factors in attention and motivation.