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ADHD, AuDHD, and self-diagnosis: Is it valid? | Sorry, I Missed This
Episode 168
Is ADHD self-diagnosis valid? According to clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer, that’s the wrong question entirely. When access to diagnosis i…
8 hours ago
ADHD and self-harm: Why people with ADHD are at greater risk
Episode 167
Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and suicide.
ADHD doesn’t cause self-harm, but the research is clear: People with ADHD — especially…
2 days, 8 hours ago
The gene that could change how we treat ADHD | Hyperfocus
Episode 166
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 foc…
1 week ago
Why ADHD makes decluttering so hard (and how to fix it) | Sorry, I Missed This
Episode 165
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 t…
2 weeks ago
ADHD and sleep: 5 strategies to finally beat insomnia
Episode 164
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 …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Can I get rid of my adult sensory issues? | Hyperfocus
Episode 163
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 s…
3 weeks ago
How online community is saving (and breaking) my ADHD brain | Sorry, I Missed This
Episode 162
Laura Mears-Reynolds, founder of ADHDAF and an award-winning community organizer, joins Cate to talk about online communication, building connection,…
4 weeks ago
ADHD and weed: Why it feels like a fix (but isn’t)
Episode 161
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…
1 month ago
PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle | Hyperfocus
Episode 160
Hyperfocus listener Jenna Plonsky opens a raw conversation about ADHD, late diagnosis, and the mental health struggles many women face in silence.
F…
1 month ago
Writing the ADHD guide we wish we'd had
Episode 159
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-aut…
1 month, 1 week ago