Her intense, restless son harnessed ADHD by climbing mountains (Michelle’s story)
Marc-André Leclerc was a skilled rock climber and alpinist who died at age 25 in the mountains of Alaska. He’s the subject of a Netflix documentary, The Alpinist. Marc-André was diagnosed with ADHD an...
10 Mai 202236min
ADHD and distraction in the military and at home (Justen’s story)
Justen Scott got diagnosed with ADHD this year at age 27. His ADHD “aha” moment happened while he was stationed in Qatar for military service, and work just kept piling up. Trouble with focus and time...
26 Apr 202218min
ADHD and shame (Dr. Kojo’s story)
Dr. Kojo Sarfo played life on hard mode with his ADHD before getting diagnosed as an adult. ADHD treatment helped Dr. Kojo cope with his daydreaming and procrastination. But he wanted to do more. Toda...
12 Apr 202227min
ADHD, oversharing, and mom guilt (Lacey’s story)
Lacey has ADHD, and so does her daughter. But their ADHD shows up differently. Lacey is more hyperactive, while her daughter is more on the inattentive side. Lacey shares how her daughter’s evaluation...
29 Mar 202219min
ADHD, working memory, and feeling like a “burden” (Pablo’s story)
Pablo Chavez is forgetful and easily distracted, and he has trouble managing emotions. He’s also a playful, fun dad. He has a unique bond with his daughter, who has autism. When Pablo’s wife Britney n...
15 Mar 202216min
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
