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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Apr 7, 2026 • 59min
600- When Emotions Block Learning for Students with ADHD
Gena VanderMeulen, an academic ADHD coach and former high-school English teacher, explains why emotions can shut down learning for students with ADHD. She highlights stress, perfectionism, the window of tolerance, and practical regulation tools. Strategies include personalized plans, classroom supports, and ways to engage twice-exceptional and resistant learners.
Mar 31, 2026 • 60min
599- Parent-Child Executive Function Training: Help Yourself, Help Your Child
Tamar Kahana, Psy.D., clinical psychologist who developed the POWERS executive function curriculum. She discusses shifting parenting mindsets, modeling executive function skills, and the POWERS framework. Short, practical strategies include Ask, Don't Tell, Pause Praise Progress, and using flexibility and routines to help children build self-management.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h
598- Stuck in Procrastination Mode? Turn Intention into Action with ADHD
Laura E. Knouse, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and ADHD researcher, shares her work on in-the-moment thoughts that derail task starts. She outlines how procrastination is a string of avoidance moments and presents CBT-based tools like microchunking, Pomodoro tweaks, and self-coaching scripts. Short strategies, spotting red-flag thoughts, and practicing compassionate rehearsal take center stage.
Mar 10, 2026 • 59min
597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns
Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., psychologist and author who studies the neuroscience of gaslighting. She explains medical gaslighting, why ADHD brains are vulnerable, and how to tell gaslighting from honest error. Short, practical strategies for protecting your perception, documenting symptoms, and finding clinicians who will listen.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 59min
596- Family Dynamics and ADHD: Challenging Generational Patterns and Power Struggles
Tamara Rozier, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and ADHD coach who studies family dynamics. She names predictable family roles like over‑functioner, under‑functioner, peacemaker, and intensifier. Short, practical strategies are offered to pause patterns, choose calmer moves, set boundaries, and expect pushback when changing longstanding family rhythms.
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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., a Stanford circadian scientist studying sleep, light and wearables. He explains what circadian rhythm is and how it coordinates bodily timing. He explores common late sleep patterns and rhythm weakening in ADHD. He outlines practical fixes: regular wake times, daytime light, bedroom rules, and cautious melatonin use.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 60min
594- Is Resentment Poisoning Your Relationship? Root Out Its Source, Move Forward
Melissa Orlov, founder of ADHDmarriage.com and author who helps couples navigate ADHD-driven conflicts, breaks down how long-held resentment forms and differs from anger. She walks through identifying resentments, peeling back underlying emotions, using short learning conversations, setting boundaries, and choosing acceptance or change to move relationships forward.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 1min
593- Stop People Pleasing! Halting the Cycle of ADHD Self-Doubt, Perfectionism and Procrastination
Alan Brown, ADHD coach and author of ADD Crusher, brings practical, evidence-based tools for reclaiming self-worth. He explores how ADHD fuels self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination. Short, actionable writing exercises and rituals for changing limiting stories are highlighted. Strategies for handling anxiety, criticism, time-blindness, and workplace adjustments are also discussed.
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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 specializes in ADHD-friendly systems, explains why ADHD and perfectionism create shame and clutter. She covers why Pinterest-style fixes fail and how satisficing, tiny timed sessions, visible cues, buckets over bins, and playful chore hacks build momentum. Practical tips include mail systems, zone setups, crisis bumpers, and celebrating micro-wins to keep systems usable.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 56min
591- How to Accomplish Your 2026 Goals — One Day at a Time
Caren Magill, an ADHD coach and entrepreneur, shares invaluable insights on achieving sustainable goals for ADHD minds. She discusses how setting identity-based goals can help break the cycle of big dreams and burnout. Caren emphasizes using micro-steps and behavior tracking to foster self-trust, while also addressing the emotional 'valley of despair' that can accompany change. Her practical strategies for overcoming shame and perfectionism, alongside tools for celebrating small wins, make navigating ADHD challenges more manageable.
