ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)
Growing up, Carol Blumenstein was labeled an unteachable student. She was terrified to read during class, and school only brought huge anxiety. Luckily, her mom believed in her in a way teachers didn’...
6 Feb 202419min
The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)
Back when he was a criminal defense lawyer, Ernest Anemone related to one of his clients: An impulsive, irritable teenage boy who burned down the penalty box of a hockey rink. But what Ernie related t...
23 Jan 202427min
PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)
ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can look similar in many ways. And together, they can morph into what guest Hannah Harris Green calls “a trauma ball of blame that’s hard to unt...
10 Jan 202424min
Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)
Everyone with ADHD has trouble with executive function in some way — and these challenges can make the transition to adulthood especially hard.Today, we’re sharing an episode of the In It podcast call...
2 Jan 202424min
From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)
It’s the hair twirling that always gives it away. After silently coping for years, Livingston Steele can spot the signs of ADHD, and the anxiety it can cause. He’d been working here at Understood.org ...
26 Dec 202321min
Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)
Need organization and decluttering tips? Wendy Zanders has tips for days. She also has ADHD. We don’t usually associate strong organization skills with ADHD. And yet, Wendy is a decluttering coach wit...
12 Dec 202330min
Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
Before her ADHD diagnosis, accountant Sam Salmons felt “fixed, but still broken.” As a young adult, she spent years in therapy, treated her depression, and had a laundry list of coping skills. So, why...
28 Nov 202320min
How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)
Parents and caregivers: if you have a child with ADHD, you’ve probably dealt with your share of behavior challenges at home. Just in time for the holidays, here we share an episode of Understood’s new...
21 Nov 20238min
