ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
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.
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.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
496- Oversharing and Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults
Caroline Maguire discusses common social traps for adults with ADHD, such as oversharing and underinvesting in friendships. She provides strategies for overcoming these challenges, including setting boundaries, recognizing social cues, and engaging in high-interest activities. The podcast explores the impact of oversharing behavior and building connections while emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and gradual improvement.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
495- Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment
Dr. Napoleon Higgins discusses racial disparities in ADHD care, addressing structural racism and stigma. They explore challenges faced by black individuals in diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the impact of factors like trauma and poverty. The episode highlights the importance of cultural competence in psychiatry and advocating for educational rights for comprehensive treatment.
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h
494- Eating Disorders Comorbid with ADHD: What You Need to Know About ARFID, Anorexia, and Others
Dr. Christine Peat discusses the intersection of eating disorders and ADHD, highlighting ARFID and anorexia. Different types of eating disorders, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria are explored. The discussion extends to picky eating in children, exercise addiction, and emotional eating. Gender differences in eating disorder symptoms are also addressed.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
493- An Educators’ Guide to Fortifying Executive Function
Educator Brandon Slade shares tips on boosting executive function skills in students with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of planning and time management. Topics cover misconceptions, mindset, routines, advocacy, and emotional control. Strategies for educators include setting clear schedules, promoting growth mindset, and using tools like Time Timer. Success stories highlight collaboration between educators and parents to support students with ADHD.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
492- Interrupt the Cycle of Self-Sabotage in the New Year
Learn about the behaviors linked to ADHD like procrastination and perfectionism, and how to break the cycle of self-sabotage. Discover tips for overcoming negative emotions, seeking professional help, and building self-acceptance. Explore strategies for navigating self-sabotage in relationships and challenging overspending behaviors for personal growth.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
491- How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
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.
Feb 20, 2024 • 1h
490- Sandwich Generation Stress: How to Manage ADHD in Yourself, Your Children, and Your Elderly Parents
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.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 60min
489- The 20-Something Guide to Living with ADHD
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.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
488- The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD
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.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 58min
487- How Seasonal Affective Disorder Uniquely Affects People 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.
