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What happens when AI is designed specifically to support neurodivergent people?

In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I sit down with Bram De Buyser, software engineer and creator of Goblin Tools, a collection of AI-powered tools used by nearly 2 million people each month. Designed with neurodivergent users in mind, Goblin Tools helps people break down overwhelming tasks, estimate time, write emails, interpret tone, organize thoughts, and reduce the everyday friction of executive functioning.

Together, we explore how Goblin Tools came to life, why thoughtful design matters for neurodivergent users, and how AI can reduce activation energy without replacing human thinking. We also discuss personalization and adaptivity in AI, why AI doesn't have to be perfect to be useful, and what the future of assistive technology may look like for people with ADHD and autism.

A personal note: This episode is not sponsored. I invited Bram because I genuinely use Goblin Tools myself and regularly recommend it to coaching clients when it's an appropriate fit. The web version is free to use, and the mobile app is available for a one-time purchase of about $3, with no subscription required.

• How Goblin Tools was created for the neurodivergent community
• Designing AI that reduces activation energy instead of demanding more motivation
• Why personalization and adaptivity matter in assistive technology
• Balancing AI mistakes with real-world usefulness
• The future of AI and neurodiversity

• Executive function support is often about reducing friction rather than increasing effort.
• AI doesn't need to be perfect to be genuinely helpful.
• Good technology supports independence by conserving mental energy, not replacing human thinking.

Bram De Buyser is a software engineer and the creator of Goblin Tools, a suite of AI-powered productivity tools designed to support neurodivergent individuals with everyday executive function challenges. His work focuses on creating simple, accessible technology that reduces cognitive load while helping users stay independent.

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00:00 Introduction to Goblin Tools
01:24 The Creation of Goblin Tools
02:55 The Future of Goblin Tools
03:44 Designing Tools for Neurodivergent Users
09:24 Balancing AI Mistakes and Usefulness
14:16 The Impact of AI on the Future
31:18 Activation Energy in Tool Usage

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Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to balance support, independence, and knowing when to step in and when to step back.

In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, I sit down with Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos and author of How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away. Together, we explore what truly helps children with ADHD develop confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

Rather than focusing on perfection or parenting "the right way," Leslie shares practical strategies grounded in decades of experience working with families. We discuss why the language we use matters, how understanding executive age changes expectations, when to provide support versus when to let children experience natural consequences, and why curiosity is often more powerful than control.

Whether you're raising a young child, supporting a teenager, or navigating the transition into adulthood, this conversation offers practical tools that help parents support growth while building resilience.

✅ Focus on behaviors, not labels. The words we choose shape how children see themselves.

✅ Give children increasing ownership and agency while keeping clear parental boundaries.

✅ The goal isn't perfect parenting. It's helping children develop the life skills they'll need long after they leave home.

• Understanding executive age and adjusting expectations
• Building independence without over-parenting
• Teaching executive function through scaffolding and habits
• Why agency, curiosity, and language matter in ADHD parenting
• Supporting children from childhood through adulthood

Leslie Josel is the founder of Order Out of Chaos, an ADHD coach, award-winning author, and internationally recognized speaker who has spent more than two decades helping parents and professionals support neurodivergent children through practical executive function strategies.

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00:00 Introduction

00:50 What are parents getting wrong about ADHD?

03:40 Executive age versus chronological age

07:00 Giving children agency and choice

10:50 When to let children fail

17:00 Scaffolding and building habits

22:30 Why curiosity matters

24:45 ADHD parenting misinformation

30:45 Parenting adult children

34:45 Final thoughts

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In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with Liz Lewis, writer, researcher, coach, and author of You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us.

Together, they explore why so many women are diagnosed later in life, the invisible pressures that shape the ADHD experience, and how understanding ADHD through a broader lens can help move women from self-blame to self-understanding.

Liz Lewis is a writer, researcher, and ADHD coach dedicated to supporting women and mothers with ADHD. For more than a decade, she has written about ADHD, motherhood, relationships, and mental health, helping women better understand themselves and their experiences.

Why are so many women diagnosed with ADHD later in life? According to Liz Lewis, ADHD is only part of the story. Social expectations, gender roles, caregiving responsibilities, and the pressure to "hold it all together" can make ADHD more difficult to recognize and even harder to live with.

In this conversation, Liz shares insights from her new book and discusses late diagnosis, masking, motherhood, relationships, hormones, and self-understanding. Together, Liz and Daniella explore how we can move beyond viewing ADHD as an individual problem to solve and begin examining the invisible forces that shape women's lives.

• Being diagnosed later in life does not change the past, but it can change how you understand it.

• Many challenges attributed to personal failure may actually reflect the interaction between ADHD and unrealistic expectations placed on women.

• Moving from self-blame to self-understanding creates space for greater self-compassion, support, and growth.

• Why women are often diagnosed later in life
• The emotional impact of late diagnosis
• Gender expectations and invisible pressures
• Motherhood, relationships, and ADHD
• Hormones, perimenopause, and ADHD
• Moving from self-blame to self-understanding

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00:00 Introduction
05:30 What people get wrong about ADHD in women
09:00 Why late diagnosis matters
14:00 Why women are often missed
20:00 Relationships and ADHD
25:00 Motherhood and ADHD
33:00 Hormones and perimenopause
37:00 Who this book is for
39:00 Messages to younger and future selves

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ADHDtime on Air #13: Flourishing with Adult ADHD

In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with Elizabeth Ahmann and Micah Saviet, co-authors of Flourishing with Adult ADHD: The Evidence-Based Guide to Client Well-Being for Therapists and Coaches.

Together, they explore what it means not just to manage ADHD, but to truly flourish with it. Drawing from research, coaching, therapy, and lived experience, they discuss the role of shame, self-compassion, psychoeducation, strengths-based approaches, and why ADHD support needs to extend beyond symptom management and productivity systems.

They also examine how sociocultural factors, relationships, expectations, and chronic misunderstanding can shape the experience of living with ADHD, and why understanding the whole person is essential for meaningful and lasting change.

Topics discussed include:

• Flourishing versus productivity in ADHD care
• Shame, self-compassion, and self-understanding
• Why ADHD does not exist in a vacuum
• Psychoeducation and strengths-based support
• The future of ADHD coaching and therapy

Whether you are an adult with ADHD, a therapist, coach, healthcare professional, or someone who supports a loved one with ADHD, this conversation offers practical insights and evidence-informed perspectives on building a more meaningful and sustainable life with ADHD.

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Learn more about Elizabeth Ahmann and Micah Saviet

📚 Buy Flourishing with Adult ADHD: The Evidence-Based Guide to Client Well-Being for Therapists and Coaches
https://amzn.to/4w2fNRw

🌐 Springer Institute
https://springerinstitute.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-saviet/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizahmann/

Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:

🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtime
💼 LinkedIn: Daniella Karidi, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhdtime

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing with Adult ADHD

02:24 Why "Flourishing" Instead of Productivity?

05:03 Who Is This Book For?

08:03 ADHD Beyond Neurobiology: The Bigger Picture

11:18 Writing an Evidence-Based ADHD Book

15:24 Psychoeducation and Self-Understanding

17:43 Strengths, Values, and the VIA Character Strengths Framework

22:26 Favorite Tools and Approaches for ADHD Support

24:55 Shame, Stigma, and Flourishing with ADHD

29:20 Accountability Without Self-Criticism

32:45 Self-Compassion and Long-Term ADHD Management

34:14 Common ADHD Advice That Misses the Mark

36:39 What They Would Tell Their Younger Selves

41:01 Resources, Book Information, and Where to Connect

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If you have ADHD, you probably know exactly what you should be doing. The challenge is often getting started.

In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, psychologist, researcher, and author of Once I Get Started: How to Turn Your Intentions Into Actions. Dr. Ramsay is internationally recognized for his work in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD and for helping people understand the gap between intention and action.

Together, they explore why task initiation can be so difficult for adults with ADHD, the role of perfectionism and self-criticism, emotional regulation, procrastination, self-talk, executive functioning, and practical strategies for moving forward when you feel stuck.

Topics discussed include:

• What CBT is and how it can help adults with ADHD
• Why diagnosis and assessment matter at any age
• Common misconceptions about ADHD and executive functioning
• The relationship between intention, memory, and action
• Perfectionism, self-mistrust, and emotional reasoning
• The "Defense Attorney" strategy for challenging unhelpful thoughts
• Emotional regulation, self-talk, and self-compassion
• The concept of "enoughness" and practical strategies for getting unstuck

Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting someone with ADHD, or looking for evidence-based strategies to improve follow-through, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate perspectives grounded in decades of clinical experience.

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Learn more about J. Russell Ramsay

🌐Website - https://russellramsby.com

Buy Once I Get Started by J. Russell Ramsay 📘 https://amzn.to/4e1GXQZ

Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:

🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtimecoach
💼 LinkedIn: Daniella Karidi, PhD

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

02:40 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD

05:31 The Importance of Diagnosis and Assessment

08:02 Common Misconceptions About ADHD

10:59 The Role of Perfectionism in ADHD

13:25 Navigating Relationships and ADHD

16:03 The Emotional Landscape of ADHD

18:53 Strategies for Managing ADHD

23:56 The Dishwasher Metaphor for ADHD

25:02 Understanding Enoughness in ADHD

26:17 The Role of Personal Relevance in ADHD Management

26:45 Using a Defense Attorney Mindset

29:25 Adapting Strategies for Life Transitions

30:53 The Importance of an Adaptive Mindset

34:53 Emotional Regulation and ADHD

41:10 Reflections and Advice for the Future

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In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with Kristen Baird Goldman, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP, CIMHP, ATR, author of The CBT Workbook for Adults with ADHD. Kristen is an ADHD-informed psychotherapist and founder of the Neurodiversity Care Center, where she specializes in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.

Together, they explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help adults with ADHD better understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Kristen explains why many ADHDers struggle with the gap between intention and action, how negative childhood messages shape adult self-perception, and why self-compassion may be one of the most important skills for long-term wellbeing.

Using examples from The CBT Workbook for Adults with ADHD, Kristen shares practical exercises and strategies that help adults with ADHD move from insight to action, build self-compassion, and develop systems that support lasting change.

• CBT can help adults with ADHD understand and interrupt unhelpful thought patterns.

• Self-compassion is not optional. It is a critical skill for reducing shame and supporting growth.

• Mindfulness-based exercises can help regulate attention, emotions, and the nervous system.

• ADHD is not simply an attention deficit. Many people experience an abundance of competing attention demands.

• The intersection of ADHD and autism (AuDHD) is becoming increasingly recognized and understood.

• Diagnosis can provide valuable information, self-understanding, and access to appropriate support.

"ADHD is not an attention deficit. It's an attention surplus condition."

"Feeling seen, heard, and understood is the goal."

"Stop and smell the roses in the future."

📘 The CBT Workbook for Adults with ADHD

🌐 Neurodiversity Care Center
www.neurodiversitycarecenter.com

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Connect with Kristen Baird Goldman

Website:
www.neurodiversitycarecenter.com

Instagram:
@theadhdguru

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Focus on ADHD Book Club -  A free community book club focused on ADHD-related books

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00:00 Introduction

01:26 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD

03:44 Bridging the Gap Between Intention and Action

09:01 Challenging Negative Beliefs and Self-Criticism

13:50 Debunking Common ADHD Myths

16:22 Understanding ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD

22:25 Making ADHD Workbooks Work

26:50 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

31:38 Practical ADHD Tools and Grounding Exercises

39:00 What Kristen Hopes Readers Take Away

40:05 Message to Her Younger Self

42:02 Message to Her Future Self

45:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, speaks with Cate Osborn, known online as Catieosaurus, certified sex educator, award-winning podcast host, and author of The ADHD Field Guide for Adults.

The conversation explores the realities of living with ADHD beyond stereotypes and productivity advice. Cate discusses ADHD and intimacy, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, late diagnosis, masking, relationships, and the importance of accessible ADHD resources and support.

Cate also shares the behind-the-scenes process of creating an ADHD-friendly book, including the role of collaborative authorship, community participation, accommodations, and transparency in the writing process. Together, Daniella and Cate discuss the emotional impact of ADHD across the lifespan, the importance of strengths-based approaches, and why difficult topics such as self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders need to be openly discussed within ADHD conversations.

⚠️ Content Note:
This episode includes discussions of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and mental health struggles.

• ADHD affects relationships, intimacy, emotional regulation, and mental health, not just attention and productivity
• Accessible and ADHD-friendly resources can change how people learn, engage, and feel understood
• Diagnosis and self-understanding can provide validation and open doors to support at any age
• Building systems around strengths, accommodations, and compassion is often more effective than relying on shame or “trying harder”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Community Engagement

02:05 The Writing Process Behind the ADHD Field Guide

04:08 Navigating Support Systems for ADHD

06:59 Community Contributions and Diverse Experiences

09:46 Intimacy, Sex, and ADHD

12:15 The Importance of Understanding ADHD

15:05 The Value of Diagnosis and Validation

17:41 Self-Diagnosis and Accessing Support

20:38 Creating Accessible ADHD Literature

22:59 Pride in Authorship and Community Impact

24:58 Historical Perspectives on ADHD

26:00 Creating Jumping Off Points for Learning

27:20 Navigating Conversations About Intimacy and ADHD

29:03 Understanding ADHD's Impact on Relationships

32:20 Addressing Difficult Topics: Sex, Addiction, and Mental Health

37:08 The Importance of Discussing Eating Disorders and ADHD

44:22 Reflections on Personal Growth and Future Aspirations

If you or someone you know needs support:
📞 Call or text 988 in the United States and Canada
💬 Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat
🌍 International crisis resources: https://findahelpline.com

Guest:
Cate Osborn / @catieosaurus
Website: www.catieosaurus.com

Daniella Karidi @ADHDtime

www.ADHDtime.com

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What does reading look like when you have both ADHD and dyslexia? In this personal episode of ADHD Time on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, ADHD coach and memory researcher, shares her personal experience living with both ADHD and dyslexia. Daniella discusses the realities of reading with a learning disability, how she used audiobooks and structured systems to read 122 books in one year, and why reducing cognitive load matters so much for neurodivergent brains.

The conversation explores executive function, self-regulation, organization, memory, and the emotional impact of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia. Daniella also addresses common misconceptions about ADHD, including myths about over diagnosis, and explains why understanding your brain can be life changing at any age.

Whether you are an adult with ADHD, a parent, educator, clinician, or someone navigating dyslexia and reading challenges, this episode offers practical strategies, evidence-informed insights, and encouragement.

• Living with ADHD and dyslexia
• Reading strategies and audiobooks
• Organization, memory, and color coding
• ADHD myths and diagnosis misconceptions
• Building sustainable reading habits
• Self-acceptance and neurodivergent strengths

00:00 – Introduction and episode overview
00:10 – Daniella’s background: ADHD, dyslexia, and reading habits
01:13 – What dyslexia is and how language structures affect reading
02:32 – Using audiobooks and listening to support comprehension
03:48 – Managing reading goals with ADHD and dyslexia
04:33 – Focus, multitasking, and cognitive load
05:01 – Note-taking, highlighting, and learning strategies
05:48 – Tracking reading progress and reading goals
06:40 – Organizing bookshelves and life with color coding
09:10 – Misconceptions about ADHD and diagnosis
10:24 – Overdiagnosis myths and underdiagnosis realities
11:11 – Why diagnosis matters beyond labels
12:27 – Advice to younger and future self
13:26 – Mantras, self-talk, and self-acceptance with ADHD
14:33 – Closing thoughts, reading recommendations, and community

• CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
• ADHDtime Website
• ADHD Time on Air YouTube Channel
• Focus on ADHD Book Club

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Why does planning feel so difficult with ADHD, even when you are trying your hardest?

In this episode of ADHDtime On Air, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright join Daniella Karidi to discuss ADHD planning, time blindness, productivity, workflow systems, task management, and building ADHD-friendly routines that actually work.

Drawing from their book Unapologetically ADHD, Nikki and Pete share practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, creating flexible systems, and developing a healthier relationship with time without shame or perfectionism.

This conversation explores:
• ADHD planning and time blindness
• Why traditional planning systems often fail ADHD brains
• Productivity without shame
• ADHD workflow systems and task management
• Building routines that are flexible and sustainable
• Prospective memory and follow-through
• Friction in ADHD systems
• Emotional overwhelm and unrealistic expectations
• Why ADHDers often overestimate what they can do in a day

The episode also dives into practical tools including calendars, task managers, visual reminders, scaffolding systems, and strategies for maintaining systems after the novelty wears off.

⏱ Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Book and Podcast
• 05:44 Audience and Purpose of the Book
• 11:56 Overcoming Planning Challenges
• 20:42 Flexibility in Time Management
• 27:03 Workflow and Tool Selection
• 39:05 Advice to Young Self and Future Self
• 41:19 Upcoming Projects and Resources

📘 Book Mentioned
Unapologetically ADHD

📌 About Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright
Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright are the hosts of the long-running podcast Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast. Together, they focus on ADHD planning, productivity, emotional wellbeing, and creating systems that work with ADHD instead of against it.

📌 Learn More
Taking Control ADHD Podcast
Pete Wright Website

📌 Connect with Daniella Karidi
ADHDtime Website
Instagram @adhdtime
Focus on ADHD Book Club

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Today I’m joined by Caroline Maguire, ADHD coach, author, and host of The ADHD Social Playbook podcast, to talk about her new book Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults.

In this conversation, we explore why friendship can feel so complicated for neurodivergent adults and why social connection is often treated like something people should “just know” how to do. Caroline shares practical insights about building friendships, navigating social anxiety, understanding social cues, and balancing authenticity with masking.

We also discuss the difference between practice friendships and deeper relationships, the fear of reaching out, and why friendship is not a personality trait but a skill that can be learned and strengthened over time.

Whether you have ADHD, identify as neurodivergent, or have ever felt unsure about where you fit socially, this conversation offers thoughtful, compassionate, and practical strategies for creating more meaningful connections.

Takeaways

• Friendship is a skill that can be developed
• Neurodivergent adults often need explicit social strategies
• Authenticity and masking are different experiences
• Reading the room is a learnable skill
• Building friendships requires practice and vulnerability

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Book and Author
• 08:02 Understanding Social Cues and Reading the Room
• 15:29 Transitioning from Practice to Leveled Up Friendship
• 22:40 Advice to Younger Self and Future Self
• 28:51 Key Takeaway: Friendship is a Skill

Instagram: @authorcarolinecm
LinkedIn: Caroline Maguire on LinkedIn
YouTube: Caroline Maguire YouTube Channel

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