ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h
598- Stuck in Procrastination Mode? Turn Intention into Action with ADHD
Laura E. Knouse, Ph.D., shares her research on ADHD and the in-the-moment thoughts that can divert you from goal-oriented tasks. Learn how to recognize your most thought-feeling patterns and triggers, plus practical strategies to overcome procrastination. Resources: Stop Procrastination Free Download: Finish Your To-Do List Today Read: The Everyday Rationales That Let Procrastination in Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes Read: Do More. Procrastinate Less. Feel Great. Access the video and slides for podcast episode #598 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Mar 10, 2026 • 59min
597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns
Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medical Gaslighting Free Download: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Research Read: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Deciding on ADHD Medication Read: "Medical Gaslighting Convinced Me That I Didn't Have ADHD" Read: "You Couldn't Possibly Have ADHD" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #597 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/medical-gaslighting-adhd-concerns/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Mar 3, 2026 • 59min
596- Family Dynamics and ADHD: Challenging Generational Patterns and Power Struggles
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., explores how ADHD affects family systems and pushes us into familiar roles—like the Overfunctioner and the Underfunctioner, Peacemaker and Intensifier—and shares practical tools to shift these patterns and end the power struggles. Resources: ADHD and Family Dynamics Free Download: Get a Grip on Tough Emotions Read: Make It a Family Affair Read: "I Married Him to Be His Partner, Not His Boss." Read: Recognizing the Stressors That Paralyze ADHD Brains Read: "I Have ADHD, Mom… and So Do You!" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #596 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/family-roles-dynamics-with-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 58min
595- How Your Circadian Rhythm Shapes Energy, Focus, Productivity and Cognitive Functioning
Jamie M. Zeitzer, Ph.D., Stanford sleep and circadian scientist, explains how internal clocks shape energy, focus, productivity, and cognition. He discusses circadian biology, why clocks matter, ADHD-related rhythm disruptions, device and light impacts, practical steps to strengthen rhythms, CBT-I and melatonin roles, and seasonal, hormonal, and lifestyle influences on sleep timing.

Feb 10, 2026 • 60min
594- Is Resentment Poisoning Your Relationship? Root Out Its Source, Move Forward
Melissa Orlov helps us understand how to identify patterns of negative communication in a marriage or relationship, determine the roots of the resentment, and move forward together. Resources: Resentment in Marriage and Relationships Free Download: Manage ADHD's Impact on Your Relationship Read: The ADHD Effect on Sex and Self-Worth Read: The One Ground Rule for Fighting Fair in an ADHD Marriage Read: Enhancing ADHD Intimacy: 3 Rules for a Lifetime of Great Sex Access the video and slides for podcast episode #594 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/resentment-in-marriage-adhd-relationships/ This episode is brought to you by NeuroClinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 1min
593- Stop People Pleasing! Halting the Cycle of ADHD Self-Doubt, Perfectionism and Procrastination
Alan P. Brown, ADHD coach and author of ADD Crusher and Zen and the Art of Productivity, describes how ADHD fuels self-doubt, perfectionism, and chronic procrastination. He outlines why negative self-stories form, shares handwriting-based writing exercises to reauthor those stories, and offers practical cues and scheduling tips to make new habits stick.

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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h
592- New Year, New Systems: Home Organization Help to Clear ADHD Clutter and Shame
Jennifer Snyder, a certified professional organizer who creates ADHD-friendly systems, shares practical strategies for tackling shame and perfectionism. She explains why complex systems fail and suggests simple, visible solutions like buckets, timers, and 15-minute sessions. Short wins, visual cues, and family-friendly routines replace overwhelm with achievable progress.

Jan 21, 2026 • 56min
591- How to Accomplish Your 2026 Goals — One Day at a Time
Karen McGill, ADHD coach and entrepreneur who builds practical, compassionate systems for follow-through. She explains why big dreams lead to burnout and how identity-based goals and micro-steps make progress sustainable. Topics include scaffolding your environment, checking capacity and emotions, turning goals into daily plans, and using tiny wins to shift self-trust.

Jan 13, 2026 • 59min
590- Don't Tell Me What to Do: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Neurodivergent Kids
Children with PDA are extremely sensitive to real or perceived demands and may make excuses, use delay tactics, or outright refuse to complete requests. Learn more about PDA from Diane Gould, LCSW, including proven behavioral strategies and supports. Pathological Demand Avoidance: Resources Free Download: Why Is My Child So Defiant? Self-Test: Is Your Child Showing Signs of Pathological Demand Avoidance? Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions Read: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance Access the video and slides for podcast episode #590 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pathological-demand-avoidance-adhd-autism/ This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at soarnc.org. This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. This episode is also brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jan 6, 2026 • 57min
589- How to Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult with ADHD
Many adults with ADHD say they have trouble staying in touch, reading social cues, and managing their emotions. Amy Kempe, LPC, shares practical ways to build stronger, more rewarding relationships that feel balanced and authentic. ADHD and Friendship: Resources Free Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD, According to Our Readers Read: How to Make Friends — and Keep Them Read: 6 Ways to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Access the video and slides for podcast episode #589 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-friendship-how-to-make-friends/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.


