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What happens when life changes and the ADHD strategies you relied on no longer meet your needs?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, talks with Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD and author of How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It).
Jessica shares how understanding her brain changed her approach to everyday challenges, and how becoming a mother brought unexpected struggles and new needs for support. We also get a sneak peek at her next book about navigating life transitions with ADHD, including how her conversations with Daniella helped shape a chapter on finding your “flotation devices.”
🧠 In this conversation, we explore:
💜 Free resource: When Life Changes, Your ADHD Strategies Need to Change Too https://witty-mover-8744.kit.com/6a3cd8e194 Five practical ways to adjust during and after a major life transition.
📚 Resources:
🧠 Connect with Jessica McCabe:
🌐 Website: https://howtoadhd.com
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd
💜 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtoadhd
💜 Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:
🌐 Website: https://www.adhdtime.com
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdtimeonair
🎙️ Riverside: https://adhdtimeonair.riverside.com/
#ADHD #HowToADHD #JessicaMcCabe #LifeTransitions #Neurodiversity #ADHDtimeOnAir
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ADHDtime on Air: ADHD and Emotional Labor: Sharing the Work at Home with Dr. Regina Lark
You can’t do it all. But how do you share work that nobody else seems to notice?
I’m joined by Dr. Regina Lark, professional organizer, women’s historian, and author, to explore emotional labor, ADHD, and the invisible work of managing a household. We discuss making that work visible, sharing responsibility, and letting go of the pressure to do everything perfectly.
In this episode, we discuss:
Connect with Dr. Regina Lark
Website: reginalark.com
Professional organizing: A Clear Path
Books and resources mentioned
Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD, CPC
ADHD & Executive Coach | Memory Researcher
Website: adhdtime.com
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: ADHDtime on Air on YouTube
Instagram: @adhdtime
Takeaways
If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone you’d like to talk with about sharing the work at home. Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, memory, and life’s transitions.
#ADHD #EmotionalLabor #MentalLoad #ExecutiveFunction #WomenWithADHD #Neurodiversity #ADHDtimeOnAir
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What happens when ADHD, our relationship with our belongings, and aging intersect?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I talk with Jami Shapiro, ADHD coach, Certified Senior Advisor, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, host of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, and author of This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD.
Jami shares how she discovered her own ADHD after her child was evaluated, and how that diagnosis eventually changed the way she understood herself, her family, and her work.
We talk about why letting go can be particularly complicated with ADHD, from decision paralysis and “someday” thinking to memory, guilt, and emotional attachment. We also look beyond clutter to a bigger question: How do we create homes, systems, and plans that work for who we are now and for the people we will become?
In this episode, we discuss:Website: https://www.jamishapiro.me/
Podcast: *Grandma Has ADHD *https://grandmahasadhd.com/
Book: *This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD *https://amzn.to/3T7kR9p
Silver Linings Transitions: Senior and specialty move management and home organizing
National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM): https://www.nasmm.org/
**Daniella Karidi, PhD, **ADHD & Executive Coach | Memory Researcher
Website: https://adhdtime.com
Podcast: https://adhdtimeonair.riverside.com/
Instagram: @adhdtime
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
Interested in ADHD coaching? Schedule a free 30-minute introduction:
https://calendly.com/adhdtime/adhd-coaching-introduction-30-minute-free-clone-1
Chapters
01:54 Jami's personal journey with ADHD and family history
04:13 Discovering ADHD later in life and professional development
06:50 The connection between ADHD and health issues like fibromyalgia
09:54 Relationship with stuff and decision paralysis
12:51 Strategies for organizing and decluttering with ADHD
17:14 Memory, keepsakes, and the emotional aspect of possessions
21:58 ADHD and aging: myths, realities, and misconceptions
26:00 The importance of planning for aging and future self
29:50 Family dynamics, inheritance, and the importance of communication
34:03 Resilience, strengths, and embracing neurodivergence
38:14 Resources, organizations, and closing thoughts
#ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime #ADHD #AdultADHD #ADHDAging #LateDiagnosedADHD #ADHDCoaching #ExecutiveFunction #Clutter #Decluttering #Aging #LifeTransitions
Why are so many women with ADHD still overlooked, misunderstood, or diagnosed later in life?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I speak with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, an award-winning clinical psychologist, author, and longtime leader in the field of ADHD in girls and women.
Sound bites
"ADHD is very nuanced and complex"
"Untreated ADHD can seriously impact women’s health"
"Focus on quality of life, not just symptoms"
Dr. Nadeau explains why women’s ADHD is often hidden behind years of masking, overcompensating, apologizing, and working extraordinarily hard to meet expectations. We discuss why effective ADHD care must look beyond a list of symptoms and consider the whole person, including her environment, responsibilities, relationships, physical health, stress, and quality of life.
Our conversation explores:
• Why girls and women with ADHD continue to be missed
• The difference between being “bothersome” and being internally bothered
• How masking can conceal significant struggles
• Why treatment should focus on quality of life, not only symptom reduction
• Practical ways to simplify daily life and reduce unnecessary demands
• How a person’s environment can increase or reduce ADHD-related challenges
• The importance of movement, nature, connection, and community
• Why clinicians need more comprehensive training in ADHD across the lifespan
• The questions clinicians and coaches should ask to determine whether support is genuinely helping
We also discuss Dr. Nadeau’s new book, A Clinician’s Guide to ADHD in Women: Diagnosis and Treatment, written with Patricia Quinn, MD, and Michael Morse, MD. Although written for professionals, the book offers accessible and practical insights that women with ADHD may also find valuable.
Dr. Nadeau also introduces the Institute for Lifespan ADHD Training, or ILAT, which provides practical, evidence-based, case-focused education for clinicians working with people with ADHD across the lifespan.
Resources:
📘 A Clinician’s Guide to ADHD in Women: Diagnosis and Treatment
By Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, Patricia Quinn, MD, and Michael Morse, MD
Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4hwoQ8D
Institute for Lifespan ADHD Training
https://ilat.org/
CONNECT WITH DANIELLA KARIDI, PhD
🌐 Website: https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
This conversation is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care.
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#ADHD #ADHDWomen #AdultADHD #ADHDDiagnosis #ADHDSupport #Neurodiversity #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDBooks
ADHDtime on Air #22: The Power of ADHD Community with Suzanne Sophos
What happens when people with ADHD find a community where they feel understood?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I talk with Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, president of CHADD’s national board of directors and founder of The BRAVE Space. We explore how community and peer support can help people with ADHD feel seen, understand themselves more fully, and discover approaches that fit their individual lives.
Suzanne shares how her son’s ADHD diagnosis led to her own diagnoses of ADHD and autism, and how those experiences shaped her work as a coach, peer support specialist, advocate, and community builder. We also discuss adult diagnosis, authentic neurodivergent representation, and why ADHD advocacy remain so important.
Topics discussed include:
• Why ADHD community and peer support matter
• Finding belonging after an ADHD or autism diagnosis
• Suzanne’s experience as an AuDHD adult
• Self-knowledge and building systems that fit the individual
• Authentic versus stereotypical ADHD representation
• The continuing need for ADHD advocacy and education
ABOUT SUZANNE SOPHOS
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, is president of CHADD’s national board of directors and director of CHADD of California. She is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, ADHD and AuDHD coach, advocate, facilitator, and founder of The BRAVE Space, where she supports neurodivergent individuals through coaching, peer support, and community.
CONNECT WITH Suzanne Sophos
The BRAVE Space:
https://thebravespace.com/
Suzanne on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/suzanne.sophos/
CONNECT WITH DANIELLA KARIDI, PhD
🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
RESOURCES
Learn more about CHADD:
https://chadd.org/
2026 International Conference on ADHD:
https://chadd.org/conference/
Trying, an ADHD short film by Sam Labrecque:
https://www.samlabrecque.com/trying
Liz Lewis’s Substack, Yes, And…:
https://healthyadhd.substack.com/
ADHDtime on Air with Liz Lewis, You’re Not the Problem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BoR18_fRB8
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, ADHD psychiatrist and educator:
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychdoctormd/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to ADHD and CHADD
05:07 The Importance of Community and Peer Support
07:50 Knowing Self and Personal Growth
09:24 Diagnosis and Labeling
22:35 ADHD Representation in Media
35:03 Advocacy and Awareness
#ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #ADHDCommunity #PeerSupport #AdultADHD #Neurodiversity #ADHDAdvocacy #LateDiagnosis #ADHDCoaching #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime #CHADD
What does ADHD look like when someone is successful and accomplished professionally?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Jenny Byrne about her book ADHD in Professionals and the often-hidden experience of ADHD at work.
We discuss why professional success does not mean ADHD is not creating challenges, and how enormous effort can sometimes be hidden behind strong performance. We also explore workplace accommodations, the debate around ADHD strengths and “superpowers,” and why understanding your individual brain and environment matters.
Our conversation also moves beyond the traditional workplace to solopreneurship and retirement, when external structure may disappear and new strategies and supports become important.
Topics We DiscussSuccess does not eliminate struggle. High achievement can coexist with significant effort, exhaustion, and ADHD-related challenges.
Context matters. Strengths and challenges can look very different depending on the person and the environment.
Support can benefit everyone. Movement, fewer distractions, clearer communication, and flexibility can make workplaces more accessible without requiring ADHD disclosure.
About Dr. Jenny ByrneDr. Jenny Byrne is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist entrepreneur and author whose career has focused on human brain and behavior. Her work explores how professionals can better understand their brains, identify effective supports, and create environments in which they can thrive.
Connect with Dr. Jenny ByrneWebsite: https://www.constellationpllc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/
Book ADHD in Professionals: Embracing Your Brain https://amzn.to/4hETTQd
Connect with Daniella karidi, PhD🌐https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
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ChaptersADHD at work, ADHD in professionals, adult ADHD, workplace accommodations, neurodiversity, executive functioning
What exactly is ADHD coaching, and how is it different from advice, therapy, or simply telling someone what they should do?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I talk with ADHD coach and mentor coach Adela Baker about what good ADHD coaching actually looks like. We explore the importance of curiosity, active listening, and trusting clients to discover solutions that work for their own brains rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice.
Adela also shares her concept of “Turbo Thinkers,” reflects on what social media is getting right and wrong about ADHD, and explains why training and credentials matter when choosing a coach. We also talk about How do you know when coaching has worked and it's time to end the coaching relationship?
Our conversation ultimately comes back to self-understanding: becoming more aware of how your brain works, accepting what you need, finding the right supports and accommodations, and making choices that reflect your values and the life you actually want to live.
In This EpisodeChapters
Website: https://www.mind-coach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelabakermcn/
CONNECT WITH DANIELLA KARIDI, PHD
🌐https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share the episode with someone who might find it helpful.
#ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime #ADHD #ADHDCoaching #Coaching #ExecutiveFunction #Neurodiversity #ADHDSupport
Can AI help people with ADHD organize their thoughts, communicate more clearly, and manage everyday demands? And when does helpful support begin to replace the thinking and skill development we still need?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, talks with Michael Delman about executive functions, ADHD, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in our lives.
Michael Delman is the founder and CEO of Beyond BookSmart, an executive function coaching company supporting children and adults. He is an educator, executive function expert, and the author of Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention.
Michael explains executive functions as the skills that help us act on our priorities with less stress. He and Daniella explore how these skills affect much more than school or work, including cooking, planning a vacation, managing competing responsibilities and regulating emotions.
They also discuss practical ways people with ADHD can use AI to capture divergent thinking, organize ideas, reduce writing barriers, and receive feedback. At the same time, they examine concerns about overreliance, compulsive use, inaccurate information, skill erosion, privacy, and the growing use of AI in coaching, education, and healthcare.
The conversation then turns to parenting. Michael explains why supporting a child does not mean solving every problem for them, how parents can help children develop self-awareness, and why our own emotional state matters when a child is overwhelmed.
Topics discussed🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, executive functioning, coaching, and neurodiversity.
Connect with Michael DelmanBeyond BookSmart: https://www.beyondbooksmart.com
Focus Forward Podcast: Available through Beyond BookSmart
Book: Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay https://amzn.to/4c2gUZE
🌐https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
#ADHD #ExecutiveFunctions #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime #AI
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The Wall of Awful: Why ADHD Makes Some Tasks Feel Impossible - ADHDtime on Air #18
Why can it be so difficult to do something you genuinely want to do?
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I sit down with ADHD coach, educator, and author Brendan Mahan to explore his well-known Wall of Awful™ model. Rather than seeing procrastination as laziness or a lack of motivation, Brendan explains how repeated struggles, failures, and difficult emotional experiences can build an invisible wall between us and the things we want to do.
We discuss why the goal isn't to eliminate the wall, but to learn different ways to get past it. Brendan shares practical strategies for "climbing" the wall, creating "doors" through it, using self-compassion instead of self-criticism, and understanding why change is rarely linear. We also explore how planning, problem-solving, supportive relationships, and realistic expectations can make lasting change more achievable.
Whether you have ADHD or you've ever struggled to follow through on something that mattered to you, this conversation offers a practical framework for understanding why action can feel so difficult and what can help.
Key Topics🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, executive functioning, coaching, and neurodiversity.
Connect with Brendan Mahan🌐 https://brendanmahan.com/the-wall-of-awful-book/
📚 Pre-order: Overcoming the Wall of Awful™ https://amzn.to/4pGd1iC
🎙️ ADHD Essentials Podcast: https://adhdessentials.com
Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:
🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
🎧 More episodes of ADHDtime on Air: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdtimeonair
#adhdtimeonair #adhd #WallofAwful #procrastination #ADHDcoaching #adhdtime #ExecutiveFunction
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I sit down with fellow ADHD coach Mary Smith to discuss a different approach to supporting children with ADHD. Instead of relying on rewards and punishments, we explore why building skills, fostering internal motivation, and creating realistic expectations can lead to better long-term outcomes for children and families.
Mary shares practical strategies for reducing parent burnout, supporting emotional regulation, and understanding ADHD through the lens of development rather than behavior.
Topics discussed🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, executive functioning, coaching, and neurodiversity.
Connect with Mary Smith🌐 Website: https://chaosfreeadhd.com
📚 Learn more about 🎓 ADDvance ADHD Coaching Conference (October 1–3, 2026) https://www.addvanceconference.com
Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:
🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellakaridi
Resources Mentioned
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
https://chadd.org
PAAC (Professional Association for ADHD Coaches)
https://paaccoaches.org
ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization)
https://adhdcoaches.org
00:10 Welcome and Meet Mary Smith
01:18 Why ADHD Is Not a Behavior Problem
05:17 Why Rewards and Punishments Often Backfire
10:30 Preventing Parent Burnout
15:25 Setting Clear Expectations for ADHD Kids
19:16 Safe Spaces and ADHD Misconceptions
21:46 Lessons From Mary's ADHD Journey
22:49 The Future of ADHD Coach Training
24:17 Final Advice for Parents
#ADHD #ADHDtimeonair #ADHDparenting #coaching #neurodiversity #adhdtime #parenting #ADHDcoaching #ExecutiveFunction
From the publisher's feed
ADHDtime on Air is a podcast where ADHD authors, researchers, and creators sit down to talk about real life, memory, and the tools that support people with ADHD and the people who love…
What does it actually mean to live with ADHD in the real world?
Not just the stereotypes or productivity advice, but the memory struggles, time blindness, relationships, emotional overwhelm, creativity, transitions, and the systems that help people move through daily life with more support and less shame.
Hosted by Daniella Karidi, PhD, ADHD coach and memory expert, each episode blends cognitive science with lived experience. Conversations explore how ADHD shows up across the lifespan, from childhood and college years to career, relationships, aging, and retirement. Rather than offering quick fixes or productivity hype, the podcast focuses on thoughtful, evidence-informed discussions about how attention, memory, time perception, and executive function actually work in everyday life.
This is not a space focused on “fixing” people with ADHD. It is a space for curiosity, nuance, compassion, and practical understanding. Through conversations with leading ADHD voices, listeners gain insights, strategies, and a deeper understanding of how ADHD affects everyday life.
Whether you have ADHD, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand the ADHD brain, ADHDtime on Air offers conversations that help listeners move through the world with more clarity, confidence, and understanding, one conversation at a time.
Visit www.ADHDtime.com
🔔If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share it with others. That support helps more people discover the podcast and helps grow this ADHD community.
📌DISCLAIMER
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, psychological, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create a coaching, therapeutic, or clinical relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical or mental health concerns.