ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 333: Too Much, Too Funny, Too Brilliant


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What happens when your brain is loud, your schedule is chaotic, and your best coping skill is making people laugh?

Jessica Michelle Singleton is a no-filter comedian, podcast host, and the kind of ADHD woman who can command a stage, lose her keys, and write a killer joke—all before lunch. She’s dropped two #1 comedy albums, racked up millions of views with her stand-up, and performed alongside comedy heavyweights like Mark Normand and Melissa Villaseñor. But behind the laughs? A woman who always knew her brain worked differently, even if it took years to get a name for it.

Diagnosed in college after nearly losing her scholarship, Jessica shares how undiagnosed ADHD shaped her identity, her anxiety, and her early drive to do it all—four sports, a packed schedule, and straight As. She and Tracy talk about how ADHD shows up in her comedy, why perfectionism nearly sidelined her special, and how growing up in chaos made her both resilient and hilarious. They also unpack family dynamics, trauma, and the real reason so many comedians come from childhoods that were anything but funny.

If you’ve ever felt like a hot mess with a high-octane brain, Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder: sometimes the traits that made you feel “too much” are the exact ones that make you unforgettable.


Resources:

  • Punchup: https://punchup.live/jms  
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmscomedy  
  • X: https://x.com/JMScomedy 
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicamichellesingleton 




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