ADHD, AuDHD, and social skills: Why you feel like too much and not enough
Do you feel like too much in social situations — and somehow also not enough? Socializing with ADHD or AuDHD can feel like a minefield. There are the impulsive comments. The missed cues and oversharin...
2 Juni 12min
I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.
Today’s episode is a crossover with Understood’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box. Host Jessica Shaw interviewed Rae about something she rarely discusses on Hyperfocus: Being a mom to a fabulous...
28 Maj 24min
ADHD, AuDHD, and self-diagnosis: Is it valid? | Sorry, I Missed This
Is ADHD self-diagnosis valid? According to clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer, that’s the wrong question entirely. When access to diagnosis is limited by cost, insurance, stigma, and identity ...
21 Maj 21min
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
