544- ADHD and Caffeine: Risks & Benefits of Using This Natural Stimulant
Caffeine is almost universally seen as an antidote to memory, fatigue, and focus problems, but may affect heart rate and sleep. Sarah Cheyette, M.D., discusses research on caffeine and ADHD, and the r...
28 Feb 20251h
543- Parenting Resistant Tweens and Teens with ADHD: Getting Buy-In from Your Adolescent
Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand the biopsychology of adolescent development and use practical, strength-based approaches that foster cooperation with resistant, oppositional tweens & t...
19 Feb 20251h 2min
542- Gap Year Pros and Cons for Neurodivergent Students
Some teens, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year after high school. Carolyn K. Jeppsen goes over the different options, and ...
11 Feb 20251h
541- How Sleep Disorders Impact Every Aspect of Life with ADHD
Sleep problems frequently co-occur with ADHD. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains what we know about how sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system, and about...
4 Feb 20251h 13min
540- The Neurodivergent Female Entrepreneur: How to Build a Business That Works for Your ADHD Brain
Diann Wingert discusses why people with ADHD and autism make good entrepreneurs (risk tolerance, creativity, and more), the unique challenges neurodivergent female business owners face—and how to harn...
28 Jan 202551min
539- From Battles to Bonding: A Parent's Guide to Trading Defiance for Cooperation
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., shares a program to help caregivers reduce conflict and eliminate disruptive behaviors in children and teens. Understand the underlying causes of oppositional defiance and le...
23 Jan 20251h 1min
538- 4 Hazards of Teen ADHD — and Ways to Avert Them
Timothy E. Wilens, M.D., explains what caregivers need to know about delayed brain development and risky behavior in teens with ADHD. This special episode is a sneak preview from the Spring 2025 issue...
17 Jan 20255min
537- Small Wins Add Up: How to Build New Habits in 2025
Linda Roggli explains why ADHD brains have a harder time cementing new habits, how to start with a small goal, build new habits into existing routines, and use reminders to get habits to stick — and w...
14 Jan 20251h 1min
