Synopsis
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.Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from telephone conversations, not recorded in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: www.additudemag.com/webinars/
Episodes
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618- ADHD Time Blindness and Prioritization Help for Middle and High School Students
01/09/2026 Duration: 01h01minSuzanne Allen, Psy.D., discusses the four time-blindness modes and what they look like in daily life; how time blindness can affect academics, relationships, and sense of self; how to respond in supportive ways; and about strategies to support stronger time awareness. Resources: Time Blindness for Students with ADHD Free Download: 11 Tips for Redirecting Focus Read: How ADHD Warps Time Perception: Strategies to Stop Wasting and Start Managing Time Q&A: How Can I Teach My Teen to "See" Time? Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes Access the video and slides for podcast episode #618 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-time-blindness-prioritization-teens/ This episode is brought to you by SimplePractice. If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer. This episode is also brought to you by Better
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617- Recognizing ADHD in Women and Older Adults: Differentiating and Diagnosing Mature Symptoms
25/08/2026 Duration: 01h49sRussell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions. Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis" Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories Access the video and slides for podcast episode #617 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-older-adults-differentiating-diagnosis-adhd/ 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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616- ADHD Treatment and Substance Use Problems: The Latest Research on Stimulants & SUD
18/08/2026 Duration: 57minBrooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more. Resources: ADHD and Substance Use Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD? Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/ 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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615- Mapping a Smoother Back-to-School Transition
11/08/2026 Duration: 59minIn this Success@School webinar, Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence. Resources: Back-to-School Free Download: Boost Your Teen's Executive Functions Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By Watch: High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades Access the video and slides for podcast episode #615 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. 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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614- Identifying Co-Occurring Mood Disorders in Adults with ADHD
04/08/2026 Duration: 59minResearch suggests that up to 70% of adults living with ADHD have another mental health diagnosis. Here, Desiree Matthews, NP, explores the connection between ADHD and common mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Resources: Mood Disorders and ADHD Free Download: Signs of Depression That May Surprise You Read: When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa Read: Treating Both Depression and ADHD Safely Read: Comorbid Q&A: Treating Mood Disorders, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #614 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-or-anxiety-depression-trauma-mood-disorders/ This episode is brought to you by SimplePractice. If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online th
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613- ADHD in Pregnancy: Navigating Risk, Evidence, and Clinical Decision-Making
28/07/2026 Duration: 01h51sWhat are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision. Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/ 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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612- Poor Memory & Attention Late in Life: Is It ADHD or Dementia?
22/07/2026 Duration: 58minWhen older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations. Resources: ADHD and Dementia Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60 Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/ 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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611- RSD Coming Into Focus: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD Brains
14/07/2026 Duration: 59minRSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up. Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel? Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #611 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-adhd-brain-science/ This episode is brought to you 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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610- Science-Backed Sleep Solutions for Neurodivergent Children and Teens
23/06/2026 Duration: 58minMelisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #610 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-sleep-problems-children-teens/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. 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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609- Gaslighting at Work: How to Stop the Workplace Bullying That Impacts Neurodivergent Professionals
16/06/2026 Duration: 01h25sGaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it. Resources: Workplace Bullying Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work Access the video and slides for podcast episode #609 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gaslighting-workplace-bullying/ 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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608- Beyond Grades & Test Scores: An Action Plan for ADHD Students to Shine After High School
09/06/2026 Duration: 58minRenee Minnich explains how to help your teen with ADHD find the right path after high school. Learn what colleges actually care about today, including why grades and test scores are only part of the story, and how to approach the application process. Resources: College Application Help Free Download: Free Guide to Securing ADHD Accommodations in College Read: College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students Read: How Do I Measure College Readiness for My Teen with ADHD? Read: Know Your Strong Suits: How to Apply to Colleges Access the video and slides for podcast episode #608 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-application-help/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. 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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607- Perimenopause in Women with ADHD
02/06/2026 Duration: 01h43sPatricia O. Quinn, M.D., discusses the hormonal shifts that take place before and during this stage, how perimenopause specifically affects women with ADHD, and what you can do to ease perimenopause symptoms. Resources: Perimenopause and ADHD Free Download: Free Guide to Hormones & ADHD in Women Read: Let's Talk About Perimenopause and ADHD Read: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms in Disparate Ways Read: Perimenopause Problems: How Changing Hormones Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms Access the video and slides for podcast episode #607 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-perimenopause/ This episode is brought to you 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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606- Autism in Midlife & Beyond: What Research Tells Us Today
19/05/2026 Duration: 59minGavin Stewart, Ph.D., shares what recent empirical research findings tell us about aging as an autistic person, including how the information gained from these studies can be used to guide supports that improve the quality of life and outcomes of older autistic adults. Resources: Autism in Adults Free Download: The Truth About Autism in Adults Read: AuDHD: ADHD and Adult Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both Read: Q: How Can I Get Evaluated for Autism as an Adult? Read: ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence Are Coming Into Focus Access the video and slides for podcast episode #606 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/autism-adults-midlife-research/ 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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605- Early Puberty Among Girls with ADHD and Its Mental Health Implications
12/05/2026 Duration: 59minMolly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty. Resources: ADHD and Puberty Free Download: Menstrual Cycle Workbook Read: ADHD and the Turbulence of Puberty Read: Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD Read: ADHD in Women and Girls: Why Female Symptoms Slip Through Diagnostic Cracks Access the video and slides for podcast episode #6045 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/puberty-girls-adhd-mental-health/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitu
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604- Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills and Building Independence in Children
05/05/2026 Duration: 01h01minMichael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations. Resources: Executive Functioning Skills Free Download: Could You Have Executive Function Disorder? Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills Read: Your Brain's GPS Is Glitchy: Why Working Memory Fails and How to Bolster It Read: 10 Ways to Improve Your Teen's Executive Skills Access the video and slides for podcast episode #604 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-skills-teaching-independence-to-children/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at
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603- The Brain Chemistry of ADHD: Understanding Dopamine, Serotonin & Norepinephrine
28/04/2026 Duration: 59minGregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition. Resources: ADHD & Brain Health Free Download: Unraveling the Mysteries of Your ADHD Brain Read: ADHD Neuroscience 101 Read: Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain Read: Using a Dopamine Menu to Stimulate Your ADHD Brain Access the video and slides for podcast episode #603 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/brain-chemistry-dopamine-serotonin-norepinephrine-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. 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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602- Emotional Dysregulation in Adults: Managing Triggers & Co-Occurring Conditions
21/04/2026 Duration: 53minDoug Mennin, Ph.D., introduces ideas aligned with emotion regulation therapy, a research-based approach designed to help people understand and respond to feelings of anxiety, low mood, rumination, self-criticism, and other aspects of emotional distress. Resources: Emotional Dysregulation in Adults Free Download: Emotional Regulation & Anger Management Scripts Read: Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain Read: Does ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Ever Fade? Read: After the Shame: How to Re-Center Your Bruised Emotions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #602 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotional-dysregulation-adhd-triggers-co-occurring-conditions/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to su
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601- Creating Boundaries and Strategies for Highly Dependent Adult Children
14/04/2026 Duration: 58minNatalia Aíza, LPC, explains why some adult children become highly dependent, and the core traits and diagnoses they often share; how parents may contribute to a child's inability to launch; and how to break a cycle of emotional and financial reliance. Resources: Dependent Adult Children Free Download: Free ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide Read: Grow Up Already! Why It Takes So Long to Mature Read: 5 Critical Life Skills That Build Independence & Confidence Read: "Mom, Dad — I'm Moving Back Home" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #601 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/failure-to-launch-dependent-adult-children/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. 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
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600- When Emotions Block Learning for Students with ADHD
07/04/2026 Duration: 58minWhy do students freeze, shut down, or become emotional in class, even when they have the skills to succeed? Gena VanderMeulen, M.A. Ed., explains how emotional regulation shapes learning and motivation, and shares strategies and tools parents and educators can use. Resources: Emotions in the Classroom Free Download: Free SEL Program Comparison Tool Read: The ADHD Misconceptions That Stifle Students Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion Read: Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD: Ideas to Help Every Child Shine Access the video and slides for podcast episode #600 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotions-in-the-classroom/ This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at soarnc.org. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus
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599- Parent-Child Executive Function Training: Help Yourself, Help Your Child
31/03/2026 Duration: 59minThe most effective way to support your child's executive function development may be to strengthen your own skills first. Tamar Kahane, Psy.D., explains how ADHD affects executive functioning and shares a practical framework for modeling executive function skills. Resources: Executive Function Training Free Download: Could You Have an Executive Function Disorder? Read: What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD Read: You Can't Train Away ADHD Executive Dysfunction Read: Your Executive Functions Are Weak. Here's Why. Access the video and slides for podcast episode #599 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/parent-child-executive-function-training/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of p