ADHD and: Caffeine
Picture this: A woman with ADHD grabs her morning coffee hoping it will help her tackle the day. But over time she notices that while caffeine offers a quick boost, it can also affect other symptoms o...
5 Nov 202411min
Two lifelong friends, two very different ADHD stories | Hyperfocus
Rae Jacobson has been friends with Katherine Martinelli since they were 6. In the classroom, they were polar opposites: Katherine, a star student; Rae, scrambling and struggling with then-undiagnosed ...
31 Okt 202421min
When ambition doesn’t match output | Tips from an ADHD Coach
Have you ever made big plans for the day but ended up doing nothing on that list? The trouble with executive function that comes with ADHD can make planning, and actually starting on those plans diffi...
29 Okt 202414min
Using the Wheel of Consent to understand and express desire with Betty Martin | Sorry, I Missed This
Consent is an agreement that people reach together. It can get a bit tricky with people-pleasing and black and white thinking — two things that can often come up with ADHD. The Wheel of Consent can he...
24 Okt 202437min
ADHD and: Hormones
Picture this: As your menstrual cycle approaches, you notice a shift in your mood and focus. One moment you feel productive, clear-headed, and on top of your ADHD. The next moment your concentration s...
22 Okt 20248min
Did my ADHD make me more likely to have postpartum depression? | Hyperfocus
Rae had heard that there was a link between ADHD and postpartum depression. But with a tiny baby to care for and a life to navigate, she had more pressing things to deal with. But the question kept bu...
17 Okt 202429min
The downsides of “making it work” | Tips from an ADHD Coach
People may assume that an ADHDer doesn’t struggle with something because it looks easy from the outside. Though they may be feeling challenged, they’re masking, or “making it work,” to get something d...
15 Okt 202416min
Coming soon: “Hyperfocus” with Rae Jacobson
Hey MissUnderstood listeners! We’ve got a new show coming soon to our channel.Hyperfocus is a show that zeroes in on what fascinates us about ADHD, learning, and mental health. Join journalist Rae Jac...
14 Okt 20241min
