ADHD and self-harm: Why people with ADHD are at greater risk
Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and suicide. ADHD doesn’t cause self-harm, but the research is clear: People with ADHD — especially women and girls — are significantly more likely to...
19 Maj 12min
The gene that could change how we treat ADHD | Hyperfocus
What if your brain had a volume knob? Researcher Dr. Zachary Gershon joins Rae to explain Homer1a, a gene variant that may hold the key to how we focus. When levels are lower during development, the b...
14 Maj 18min
Why ADHD makes decluttering so hard (and how to fix it) | Sorry, I Missed This
If your home has ever felt like it’s working against you, this one’s for you. Certified professional organizer Alison Lush joins the show to unpack the ADHD relationship to stuff. Learn what chronic d...
7 Maj 30min
ADHD and sleep: 5 strategies to finally beat insomnia
ADHD doesn’t clock out at bedtime. From delayed sleep phases and racing thoughts to stimulant timing and restless nights, sleep disruption is one of the most common (and most overlooked) challenges of...
5 Maj 13min
Can I get rid of my adult sensory issues? | Hyperfocus
Rae puts on her most uncomfortable pants (on purpose!) to ask a fashion designer and former special ed teacher whether adults can actually get over sensory issues. Julia DeNey, founder of sensory clot...
30 Apr 27min
How online community is saving (and breaking) my ADHD brain | Sorry, I Missed This
Laura Mears-Reynolds, founder of ADHDAF and an award-winning community organizer, joins Cate to talk about online communication, building connection, and staying in touch when you have ADHD. They dig ...
23 Apr 24min
ADHD and weed: Why it feels like a fix (but isn’t)
Marijuana can feel like a miracle fix for ADHD, quieting the noise and taking the edge off. But this short-term relief comes with trade-offs. In this episode, Dr. J breaks down why ADHD brains are dra...
20 Apr 14min
PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle | Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus listener Jenna Plonsky opens a raw conversation about ADHD, late diagnosis, and the mental health struggles many women face in silence. From postpartum depression to PMDD, this episode exp...
16 Apr 20min
