Writing the ADHD guide we wish we'd had
Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm. What does it actually take to finish a book with ADHD? Cate sits down with Erik Gude, her co-author of The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, to unpack f...
9 Huhti 18min
ADHD and filing taxes without the dread
Every year, tax season arrives on schedule. Every year, you scramble to track down bank statements, W2s, receipts, and… UGH. If you have ADHD, that’s not laziness. It’s your brain working against a ta...
7 Huhti 13min
Is “ring of fire” ADHD real? | Hyperfocus
Our team has been seeing something called “ring of fire” ADHD spreading across the internet. It’s a supposed subtype of ADHD promoted by Daniel Amen, a celebrity psychiatrist with clinics in multiple ...
2 Huhti 26min
ADHD gaslighting and chasing new relationship energy (Reddit Reactions) | Sorry, I Missed This
As we know, Reddit is full of messy love stories, and we have thoughts. From gaslighting and age gaps to the weird magic of “new relationship energy,” we read posts that make us laugh, cringe, and wo...
26 Maalis 22min
ADHD and how guilt hijacks your brain
For people with ADHD, guilt can feel like a full-time job you never signed up for. In this episode, Dr. J digs into why your brain keeps hitting replay on minor mistakes, why “I shouldn’t have said t...
24 Maalis 14min
This changed my mind on what’s possible with a learning disability | Hyperfocus
Rae has a lifelong misconception about her dyscalculia turned on its head. And she learns why labels don’t mean limits. For more on this topic Listen: Kids are at a breaking point, and school polici...
19 Maalis 19min
When ADHD turns chores into conflict
Division of labor between partners isn’t easy for anyone. Add ADHD and suddenly dishes come with shame. Trash becomes a crisis. And rest starts to feel sketchy. Cate sits down with KC Davis to unpack...
12 Maalis 23min
ADHD and lying: Why it happens and how to stop
For many people with ADHD, lying isn’t about dishonesty. It’s a stress response. Some days your ADHD brain tells a tiny fib just to survive the social jungle. Saying “yes” when you mean “no.” Inventi...
10 Maalis 12min
