Cate Osborn

Cate Osborn, a sex educator and host of "Sorry, I Missed This," joins to discuss how ADHD reshapes intimacy and communication. She shares insights on executive function challenges affecting relationships and highlights the nuances of consent and rejection sensitivity. Cate explains that for many, 'sex is a task' and offers strategies for navigating impulsivity in romantic settings. Listeners will appreciate her candid anecdotes and the importance of using clear communication to foster intimacy in neurodivergent couples.

Erik Gude, an ADHD advocate who destigmatizes the internal ADHD experience, and Cate Osborn, an M.Ed-trained educator/researcher focused on relationships and communication, discuss their ADHD Field Guide. They cover designing an ADHD-friendly book, precision of language, combating misinformation, a systems-first approach to daily life, shame versus guilt, and practical home systems.

Cate Osborn, a certified sex educator and mental health advocate with ADHD, dives into the often-overlooked intersection of ADHD, intimacy, and relationships. She discusses why ADHD can lead to both lower and higher sexual desire and how it affects orgasm. The conversation uncovers gender differences in experiences and the challenges of online dating, emphasizing rejection sensitivity. Cate also highlights how BDSM can enhance focus for those with ADHD, offering practical tips for improving relationships and navigating intimacy.

Today’s episode is pure joy.I’m hanging out with old friends of the podcast Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, two of the most creative, thoughtful, and FUN voices in the ADHD world. And this conversation goes everywhere in the best possible way.Cate is a certified sex educator (yes, we go there) whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Cosmopolitan, and you probably know her from Sorry I Missed This on Understood. Erik is her co-host on Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure and the brilliant mind behind the viral ADHD Crafting Challenge on TikTok.Together, they wrote The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, a smart, hilarious, deeply validating, actually-accessible guide that fills the massive info gap so many of us experience after diagnosis.And friends… this conversation is a ride.We talk about:🔥 What ADHDers are struggling with right now🔥 The loudest themes in their DMs🔥 ADHD internet culture — what’s helping and what’s… not🔥 Self-diagnosis, identity, and taking responsibility without self-blame🔥 Relationships, intimacy, and rejection sensitivityThere is so much laughter. So many “OH MY GOSH YES” moments. And the core message that comes through again and again:You are not broken. You are not lazy. You are not a f*ckup.This episode feels like sitting at the cool ADHD table with people who get it.The ADHD Field Guide for AdultsCate Osborn on TikTokErik Gude on TikTokWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cate Osborn, known online as Catieosaurus, is a creator and researcher who critiques ADHD social media culture. She unpacks how algorithms reward sensational, low-quality ADHD content. She explains why some creators exploit vulnerable audiences for profit. She offers tips for spotting more reliable sources and ethical creators online.