ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka Episode 356: The Science of Memory and ADHD with Dr. Daniella Karidi
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Oct 29, 2025 Dr. Daniella Karidi, a research scholar and ADHD coach diagnosed in her fifties, shares her unique insights into memory's quirks in ADHD brains. She dives into the concept of prospective memory and why traditional time-based cues often fail. By outlining five critical memory breakdowns, she emphasizes the need for multiple, event-based reminders. Daniella highlights how intentional memory encoding and external supports, like tech tools, can enhance task completion. With humor and practical strategies, she redefines memory challenges as opportunities for innovation!
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Encoding Differences Between Brains
- Non-ADHD people often actively encode memories into organized 'places' in the brain.
- ADHD brains tend to store items without intentional categorization, increasing retrieval failures.
Make Reminders Relevant And Visible
- Make reminders relevant in location and form to increase effectiveness (post-it in the car for errands, visible bottle for drinking water).
- Place cues where you will actually see them, not where they’re convenient to set.
Ask For Summaries And Use Tech Backups
- If you suspect you missed instructions, ask for a short summary or the top three takeaways right away.
- Use meeting recordings or live AI transcripts to capture tasks and mentions of your name.
