ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)
Kids and adults with ADHD can have a hard time keeping things tidy. That’s true of Jeannie Ferguson, a plus model in Brooklyn who describes herself as “messy.” Jeannie was diagnosed with ADHD in colle...
1 Mar 202219min
ADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)
Peach (they/them) is a recovering alcoholic and addict who has ADHD. The first time Peach got sober, they figured that being sober would “fix” their trouble performing at work. But when Peach continue...
15 Feb 202224min
Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)
Yasmeen (they/them) was a perpetual procrastinator. They would always wait until the last minute to write a paper or start an assignment. But then came a tough college course and an equally tough prof...
1 Feb 202223min
ADHD and the “model minority” mask (Emily’s story)
Emily’s challenges with executive function and sensory processing sounded very similar to those of their mental health clients with ADHD. Emily, who lives in Australia, does peer work, and their inter...
18 Jan 202221min
Surprise! You have ADHD (Kevin’s story)
Kevin Lam’s parents never told him he was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. And they might never have told him, if it weren’t for something Kevin, now 23, noticed at a recent family gathering. Kevin is ...
4 Jan 202224min
When “ditzy” is finally diagnosed as ADHD (Jen’s story)
After losing her mom at 23 and having kids starting at 27, writer Jen Barton, now 39 with four kids, was in a strange place. For the first time in a long time, she wasn’t feeling overly anxious or dep...
21 Des 202126min
Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)
College student Chris Lozano seems calm on the outside. But on the inside, he feels “like a volcano.” He has trouble sleeping, sitting still, and stopping his mind from wandering. And often his only r...
7 Des 202119min
ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)
Like many parents, Michelle Lassiter started to notice her own ADHD symptoms during her son’s evaluation for ADHD. In this episode, Michelle, whose mom is from the Dominican Republic, looks back on ho...
23 Nov 202126min
