ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka EP. 372: Motherhood, Hormones, Trauma and Addiction with Dr. Anupriya Gogne
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Anupriya Gogne, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist focused on perinatal and reproductive care, talks about late-diagnosed ADHD and NVLD in women. She describes visual-spatial challenges, how trauma and addiction intersect, stimulant use in recovery, and why pregnancy and postpartum amplify symptoms. Practical strategies and compassionate reframing for overwhelmed mothers are highlighted.
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Late Diagnosis Triggered By Work And A Husky
- Dr. Anupriya Gogne discovered her ADHD after caseload and life changes made tasks harder, and impulsively adopting a husky highlighted her struggles.
- Neuropsych testing then revealed ADHD and unexpected NVLD, which reframed her self-understanding and clinical focus.
NVLD Is A Visual‑Spatial Context Problem
- NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disability) primarily affects visual-spatial processing and contextual integration, not just social interest.
- This can explain parking, direction, distance judgment, and difficulty recognizing subtle facial/body cues.
Use Intentional Pauses And Photos For Navigation
- When in new or low‑landmark areas, pause intentionally and note visual cues to compensate for poor automatic spatial encoding.
- Use photos of where you parked or key landmarks to reduce time lost by disorientation.
