ADHD Aha!

Rakia Reynolds leaned on ADHD strengths throughout her successful career. She never shared publicly that she has ADHD — until now.

Paranormal investigator Em Schulz shares their ADHD story in this spooky episode.

An incident in the first grade left a lasting impression on Kayla — one that led to masking her ADHD symptoms into adulthood.

Host of the Motherhood in ADHD podcast Patricia Sung shares her ADHD story, and how to manage difficult emotions.

Matthew Raghunauth felt like he was lazy, and he was constantly afraid of rejection. An ADHD diagnosis helped him understand his feelings.

When Farah Jamil tried to get evaluated for ADHD, she was met with myths. Twice. Now, she’s an executive and ADHD coach.

How to ADHD creator Jessica McCabe has been the source of many ADHD “aha” moments — so what were her ADHD “aha” moments?

Dr. Monica Johnson shares expert insights about ADHD and trauma — similarities, differences, misdiagnosis, and more.

Breon and Dan Gummel are a married couple. Everything changed when Breon got her ADHD diagnosis.

Leadership coach Phoebe Gavin talks about early diagnosis and being an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Tracy Otsuka, host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast, visits ADHD Aha!

After diagnosis, Jesse Anderson went from thinking he couldn’t have ADHD, to advocating and writing an everyday guide on it.

William Curb, host of the Hacking Your ADHD podcast, shares his story and some strategies.

ADHD coach and podcast host Caren Magill gets real about her experience as a teen girl with undiagnosed ADHD.

Casey McQuiston, best-selling author of Red, White and Royal Blue, shares their ADHD story.

Being a mom with ADHD is hard. Host Laura Key chats with her friend and colleague Rae Jacobson, also a mom with ADHD.

Author Ellyce Fulmore struggled with impulsive spending and doing “basic” daily tasks during the pandemic. The pain of coping with that led to her ADHD diagnosis.

ADHD coach Jaye Lin was a gifted kid with undiagnosed ADHD. Now, she’s building communities and helping others cope with ADHD burnout.

Writer Paulette Perhach had money coming in but struggled to keep it in her bank account. An ADHD diagnosis brought her struggles into perspective.

Eye to Eye founder David Flink is fighting the “just try harder” myth surrounding ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences.

Peter Jones used to feel better saying he had a hearing problem rather than considering ADHD. Now, he knows he has ADHD and isn't afraid to say it.

Before her ADHD diagnosis, ADHD coach Emily Weinberg thought she was just lazy. But in reality she was stuck in “analysis paralysis.”

Carol Blumenstein was called an unteachable student. Now, she knows she has ADHD and dyslexia, and supports her five kids who learn differently, too.

Executive coach, actor, and former criminal defense attorney Ernest Anemone shares his ADHD story — and why he questions the term “attention deficit.”

ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can look similar. And they can morph into what Hannah calls “a trauma ball of blame.”

Livingston Steele was diagnosed with ADHD about a year into working at Understood.org. His experience and work have given him immense empathy for people with ADHD.

Wendy Zanders is a decluttering coach with ADHD. Find out how she got into organizing, and get a few tips for yourself.

After treating her depression, Sam Salmons felt “fixed, but still broken.” Then her therapist saw her pattern of impulsivity and suggested an ADHD test.

Mananya Komorowski thought she was just a quirky leader. Then her grief counselor recommended she get tested for ADHD.

Dr. Johnathan Flowers was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. As an adult, he thought it had just “gone away.” But then he hit a wall.

Before getting treated for ADHD, actor Oliver Vaquer had a hard time paying attention to just about everything — and he’d lie to cover it up.

The creator of "The Anti-Planner" activity book shares her take on ADHD and laziness, procrastination, friendship, and more.

Let’s talk about executive function and ADHD. Expert Dr. Karen Wilson unpacks the types of skills under the executive function umbrella.

Getting diagnosed with ADHD (along with anxiety and panic disorder) helped Weston be kinder to himself and accept his ADHD brain for how it works. 

Max Willey’s ADHD diagnosis has led him to a more stable life — and to seeing ADHD as a “glorious curse,” with downsides and upsides.

Allison O’Keefe worried she annoyed her friends — only for one friend to confirm that feeling. But has her recent ADHD diagnosis changed how she sees herself?

Adam Sosnik was diagnosed with ADHD after 15 years of therapy and wrong diagnoses. It clarified a lot about his life, but it didn’t solve everything.

Josh Maxwell is a pediatrician with ADHD. An experience with a patient, and his own experience with depression, paved the way for his ADHD diagnosis.

We break down five common negative terms ADHD Aha! guests use to describe themselves, and what we can learn from them.

Max Siegel talks about ADHD fears and myths and how they’re similar to what he encountered when he came out as transgender.

ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian climbed the corporate ladder for 20 years. Then two major life events brought her ADHD symptoms into focus.

Henry Lang was diagnosed with ADHD in high school. Now, Henry is a teacher dedicating his career to teaching and lifting up kids with ADHD.

Mallory Band was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at age 8. Now she’s an executive function coach who helps people with ADHD cope with imposter syndrome and more.

In this bonus episode, Dr. Roberto Olivardia talks about the link between ADHD and eating disorders, and where people can turn for support.

ADHD advocate and Black Girl Lost Keys creator René Brooks shares her multiple ADHD diagnosis stories and unpacks the idea of ADHD as a superpower.

Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a clinical psychologist with ADHD. While he was learning about ADHD for his career, the symptoms felt a little too familiar.

Laura talks with film writer and editor Ariel Fisher about Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once and its many connections to ADHD.

Didn’t organize; only moved: Shaun’s doom bags tipped him off to his trouble with organization and other ADHD symptoms.

Tony Tran could focus on his job, but not schoolwork. It turns out he had ADHD all along. Now, he’s grieving “lost time” and considering the ADHD tax.

John Hazelwood, who has ADHD, co-founded the Men’s ADHD Support Group, an organization aimed at helping men with ADHD find community and acceptance.

From a very young age, Emily’s son would have meltdowns and get intensely angry. He was also really bright.

Nabil Abdulrashid was diagnosed with ADHD in Nigeria when he was 6 years old. Now, his ADHD brain gives him an advantage in his comedy career.

How might ADHD affect your sex life? Find out from sex therapist Catie Osborn on this bonus episode.

Catie Osborn’s ADHD flew under the radar until her late 20s, when she experienced a hormone shift that made her ADHD symptoms much more noticeable.

Women & ADHD podcast host Katy Weber felt like she was in suspended animation during the pandemic. Then she learned about executive function.

Jenny Lorenzo was diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic. Now she knows how her brain works, and she fends off ADHD erasure daily. 

Voice actor and theme park performer Yinan Shentu nails what ADHD sounds like. Hear how he re-read a sentence so many times that he knew he had ADHD.

An ADHD diagnosis helped Ange Nolan understand her intense romantic relationships and career hopping. Find out what led to her ADHD evaluation.

Eric Tivers, host of ADHD reWired, struggled with grades as a kid and young adult. Then came his ADHD “aha” moment while on a dinner date in college.

People with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than others. Laura and Dr. Andy Kahn discuss why, and they hear a few stories from former guests.

Miya Kofo is a high school student with ADHD and star of our “Be the Reason” campaign. Her dad taught her she can accomplish anything with ADHD.

Erin Lazoen is a listener who wrote in about her “aha!” moment. Diagnosed as a child, she realized ADHD was still with her during the pandemic.

Kenny Friedman is a creative director with ADHD. ADHD-related boredom is his superpower.

Rebecca is a high achiever who’s always pushed herself to work around and compensate for her ADHD challenges. And yet she still thought she was lazy.

Dr. Sasha Hamdani didn’t know about her ADHD diagnosis for about a decade. She now specializes in ADHD, and battles the stigma that comes with it.

Jon Gardea has ADHD, and his wife Rachel doesn’t. Hear how ADHD impacts their marriage, and how leaving the Mormon church prompted Jon’s ADHD discovery.

Host Laura Key and the team share ADHD stories from listeners who have written in.

Jake always wondered why he had trouble managing emotions and why he struggled to keep friends. Then his mom got diagnosed with ADHD.

Kai thought she was doing a good job masking her ADHD symptoms, like distractibility. Then her friend called her out.

Host Laura Key shares a recording of the best explanation of ADHD she’s ever heard.

Marc-André Leclerc was a skilled rock climber and alpinist. He’s the subject of a Netflix documentary, The Alpinist. Listen to an interview with his mother.

Justen Scott has had trouble focusing since high school. When others in the military started to notice, he knew it was time to get evaluated for ADHD.

Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kojo Sarfo's “aha” moment was unexpected. Now, he connects with millions of followers on social media about mental health.

Both Lacey and her daughter have ADHD, but their ADHD symptoms show up in different ways.

Pablo’s wife noticed his ADHD-related struggles. And he shares a unique bond with his daughter, who has autism.

Jeannie talks through the executive function challenges she faces when she tries to tidy and clean up.

Peach continued to struggle at work after getting sober. That’s when they decided to get evaluated for ADHD.

Yasmeen would always wait until the last minute to do homework and assignments. Then came college, and Yasmeen couldn’t skate by anymore.

Emily would hide the ADHD symptoms that made them feel like a failure to their traditional Asian family. Getting an ADHD diagnosis changed that.

Kevin’s ADHD diagnosis was hidden from him as a child. Hear how he finally found out he has ADHD.

Writer and mom of four Jen Barton was looking under every rock for an answer to her disorganization and chaos. What she found was ADHD.

Chris seems calm on the outside. But on the inside, he feels “like a volcano.” Often his only relief is going to the gym — to the point of obsession.

Michelle started to notice her own ADHD symptoms when her son got evaluated. And they’re bonded by their shared challenges and strengths. 

Ever since James Tai’s son was diagnosed with ADHD in preschool, he’s faced an internal struggle: Where to draw the line between discipline and letting go.

Olivia’s hyperactivity often got her in trouble at school. She was called “disruptive” and a “troublemaker.” Hear from Olivia, who also has depression, in this episode.

Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult during the pandemic helped Scott make sense of his childhood. Hear about his “light bulb” moment.

Single mom Andrea was confused by daughter Tatiana’s intense, hyperactive behavior as a child. Hear about her “OMG” moment.

Host Laura Key shares her own “aha” moment in this first-ever episode of ADHD Aha! Amanda Morin interviews.