The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 306 Quiet ADHD in Midlife: When You Don't Fit the Stereotype with Gabrielle Treanor
Feb 13, 2026
Gabrielle Treanor, coach and author who supports women discovering ADHD later in life, discusses quieter, introverted presentations of ADHD. She explores late diagnosis, lifelong masking and shame, how everyday traits like time blindness and hyperfocus show up, and the gentle steps toward acceptance, community and practical choices for midlife discovery.
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Coping Systems Can Hide ADHD
- Many women with Quiet ADHD develop extensive coping systems that mask symptoms for decades.
- Gabrielle Treanor used lists of counterarguments to realise her coping strategies actually pointed to ADHD.
Rushed Before The Recording
- Natalie recounts losing track of time before the recording and rushing to complete tasks.
- She felt seen by Gabrielle's list of 24 ADHD features that matched her experience.
Quitting A Long-Running Habit
- Natalie shared quitting Duolingo after years of consistent use as an example of changing interests.
- She found the app controlling and simply stopped despite long prior commitment.
