ADHD Aha!

81 - Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)

Listen to people share candid stories about the moment it clicked that they have ADHD. Host Laura Key, who’s had her own ADHD “aha” moment, chats with guests about common topics like ADHD and shame, mental health challenges, and more. Through heartfelt interviews, listeners learn about the unexpected, emotional, and even funny ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults.

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81 - Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024
80 - ADHD hacks with William Curb

Tue, 4 Jun 2024
79 - An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magill’s story)

Tue, 28 May 2024
78 - Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story)

Tue, 14 May 2024
77 - A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD

Tue, 7 May 2024
76 - The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's story)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024
75 - An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)

Tue, 16 Apr 2024
74 - Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story)

Tue, 2 Apr 2024
73 - Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)

Tue, 19 Mar 2024
72 - "Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)

Tue, 5 Mar 2024
71 - Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024
70 - ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)

Tue, 6 Feb 2024
69 - The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024
68 - PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)

Wed, 10 Jan 2024
67 - Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)

Tue, 2 Jan 2024
66 - From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)

Tue, 26 Dec 2023
65 - Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023
64 - Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023
63 - How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023
62 - “I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s story)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023
61 - ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023
60 - The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023
59 - The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)

Tue, 3 Oct 2023
58 - What is executive function?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023
57 - Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)

Tue, 5 Sep 2023
56 - Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)

Tue, 22 Aug 2023
55 - ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)

Tue, 8 Aug 2023
54 - ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023
53 - ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)

Tue, 11 Jul 2023
52 - 5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023
51 - Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023
50 - Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy Rashidian’s story)

Tue, 30 May 2023
49 - ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)

Tue, 16 May 2023
48 - Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)

Tue, 2 May 2023
47 - ADHD and eating disorders

Tue, 25 Apr 2023
46 - Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023
45 - ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)

Tue, 4 Apr 2023
44 - “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD

Tue, 28 Mar 2023
43 - ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)

Tue, 21 Mar 2023
42 - “Don’t be lazy!” That ADHD voice, plus the ADHD tax (Tony’s story)

Tue, 7 Mar 2023
41 - ADHD, mental health stigma, and music (John’s story)

Tue, 21 Feb 2023
40 - Twice exceptional: Raising a gifted son with ADHD (Emily’s story)

Tue, 7 Feb 2023
39 - ADHD inertia...and troublemaking (Nabil Abdulrashid’s story)

Tue, 24 Jan 2023
38 - Sex, intimacy, and ADHD

Tue, 10 Jan 2023
37 - ADHD and hormones (Catie Osborn’s story)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023
36 - Executive function and ADHD shame in women (Katy Weber’s story)

Tue, 20 Dec 2022
35 - Not “dumb” or a “hot mess”... it’s ADHD (Jenny Lorenzo’s story)

Tue, 6 Dec 2022
34 - What ADHD feels like and sounds like (Yinan’s story)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022
33 - ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)

Tue, 8 Nov 2022
32 - ADHD, bad grades, and self-awareness (Eric Tivers' story)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022

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