ADHD Experts Podcast

Amanda Miller, Ph.D., explains how the autonomic nervous system regulates core body functions, and what happens when it malfunctions. Learn how POTS, MCAS, EDS, and joint hypermobility overlap with ADHD, and about treatment options.

Resources: ADHD, POTS, Gastroparesis & Dysautonomia

• Free Download: Understanding ADHD's Link to Dysautonomia and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
• Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia
• Read: ADHD at the Center: A Whole-Life, Whole-Person Condition
• Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots

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Jessica McCabe, of How to ADHD, discusses how she's actively unlearning the things she used to believe about ADHD and how the discourse has gradually changed. She also delves into her experience with postpartum depression after becoming a mother.

Resources: ADHD Awareness Month 2026

• Free Download: ADHD Awareness Month Toolkit for Truth & Understanding
• Read: What Is Complex ADHD? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
• Read: AuDHD: ADHD and Adult Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both
• Read: Which Came First: The Anxiety or the ADHD?

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Penn and Kim Holderness chat candidly about discussing ADHD and brain differences with children in an empowering way; Kim's late diagnosis during perimenopause; and the inspiration behind their newest children's book Get It Done & Have Fun!

Resources: ADHD in Children

• Free Download: Proven Homework Help for Kids with ADHD
• Read: This Sample Schedule May Save Your Sanity
• Read: Nudge, Don't Nag: 9 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Do Well
• Read: What Parents Misunderstand About Executive Function

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Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., explains what's happening in your child's brain and nervous system during moments of dysregulation — and shares a clear action plan to respond with confidence and help your child build lasting emotional regulation.

Resources: Explosive Behavior in Children

• Free Download: How Teachers Can Manage Common ADHD Behaviors
• Read: 5 Academic Challenges Rooted in ADHD Executive Dysfunction
• Read: Impulse Control Strategies for School and Home
• Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #624 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/explosive-behavior-plan-for-parents/

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Diann Wingert offers a practical, hype-free framework for using AI as an executive function support. Learn which tasks AI handles well, and which ones it doesn't. She also addresses important questions about privacy, accuracy, and over-reliance.

Resources: AI for ADHD

• Free Download: Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD "Brain Blueprint"
• Read: How to Use AI for ADHD: Prompts to Streamline Your Daily Life
• Read: AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You
• Read: 26 Questions to Reveal Your Career Match

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https://www.additudemag.com/parent-teacher-collaboration-strategies-school-adhd/?src=podcastBrooke Schnittman discusses the self-awareness, executive function, and emotional regulation skills required for self-advocacy; why telling a student to "just speak up" rarely works — and shares practical ways to help students understand and communicate their learning needs.

Resources: ADHD and Self-Advocacy

• Free Download: Fight for Your Child's Rights at School: A Checklist
• Read: 7 Reasons Why You Need to Advocate More Than Other Parents
• Read: Student-Tested, Teacher-Approved: Best Classroom Supports for ADHD
• Read: Metacognition: Size Up the Situation

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ADHD is considered a brain-based condition, but the brain is in constant contact with the gut, nervous system, and more. Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas explains this wider body-brain connection, as well as how to make ADHD-friendly food choices.

Resources: ADHD Gut Brain Connection

• Free Download: Guide to ADHD Brain Food: What to Eat, What to Avoid
• Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
• Read: 5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains
• Read: The Future of ADHD Research: Promising Frontiers

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #621 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-gut-brain-connection/

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Join Beth Krone, Ph.D., to learn about the growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions, from asthma to food or skin allergies, and how to present a clear picture to medical providers.

Resources: Inflammatory Disorders and ADHD

• Free Download: Free Guide to Health & Fitness: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD
• Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia
• Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots
• Read: Hypermobility Often Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness: New Study

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #620 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/inflammatory-disorders-adhd-immune-system/

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Khara Schonfeld, Ph.D., teaches parents how to shift from a deficit-based to a strengths-based mindset when talking about your child; how to help teachers connect learning to your child's interests; how to prepare your child to advocate for their own needs at school; and more.

Resources: Student-Centered Learning

• Free Download: Overcoming Common Learning Challenges
• Read: When 'Careless Mistakes' Aren't: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help
• Read: A Homework Reboot: Math Strategies and Writing Tips for ADHD Brains
• Read: 5 Ways to Lift Up Lagging Readers

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #619 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/student-centered-learning/

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Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., discusses the four time-blindness modes and what they look like in daily life; how time blindness can affect academics, relationships, and sense of self; how to respond in supportive ways; and about strategies to support stronger time awareness.

Resources: Time Blindness for Students with ADHD

• Free Download: 11 Tips for Redirecting Focus
• Read: How ADHD Warps Time Perception: Strategies to Stop Wasting and Start Managing Time
• Q&A: How Can I Teach My Teen to "See" Time?
• Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #618 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-time-blindness-prioritization-teens/

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Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions.

Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults

• Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
• Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
• Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis"
• Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories

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Brooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more.

Resources: ADHD and Substance Use

• Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD?
• Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD
• Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts
• Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/

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In this Success@School webinar, Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence.

Resources: Back-to-School

• Free Download: Boost Your Teen's Executive Functions
• Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
• Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By
• Watch: High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #615 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-adhd/

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Research suggests that up to 70% of adults living with ADHD have another mental health diagnosis. Here, Desiree Matthews, NP, explores the connection between ADHD and common mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

Resources: Mood Disorders and ADHD

• Free Download: Signs of Depression That May Surprise You
• Read: When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa
• Read: Treating Both Depression and ADHD Safely
• Read: Comorbid Q&A: Treating Mood Disorders, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #614 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-or-anxiety-depression-trauma-mood-disorders/

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What are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision.

Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy

• Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women
• Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do
• Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy
• Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/

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When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations.

Resources: ADHD and Dementia

• Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults
• Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain
• Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
• Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future?

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/

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RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up.

Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

• Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
• Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
• Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
• Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD

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Melisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference.

Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children

• Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD
• Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
• Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
• Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #610 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-sleep-problems-children-teens/

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Gaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it.

Resources: Workplace Bullying

• Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work
• Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow
• Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication
• Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You
• Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work

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Renee Minnich explains how to help your teen with ADHD find the right path after high school. Learn what colleges actually care about today, including why grades and test scores are only part of the story, and how to approach the application process.

Resources: College Application Help

• Free Download: Free Guide to Securing ADHD Accommodations in College
• Read: College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
• Read: How Do I Measure College Readiness for My Teen with ADHD?
• Read: Know Your Strong Suits: How to Apply to Colleges

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #608 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-application-help/

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