In today’s episode, I sit down with Cari Williamson, founder of Motherboard Press, a community and business dedicated to supporting moms’ mental health, confidence, and well-being.

Cari shares her personal Addy Free journey and opens up about the belief so many mothers carry—that they need ADHD stimulants like Vyvanse to juggle motherhood, entrepreneurship, and everyday life. After stepping away from stimulants, Cari discovered she could not only cope—but thrive—using the same grounded systems and tools she now teaches other moms.

In this conversation, we explore:

• ADHD, stimulant dependency, and the pressure placed on modern mothers

• Letting go of perfectionism while balancing business and family

• Building confidence through challenge instead of medication

• Creating sustainable routines without relying on stimulants

• Giving yourself grace while redefining productivity and success

Cari also shares the practical tools that support her stimulant-free life, including Life Flow, Home Flow, and the Motherboard Planner, designed to help moms stay organized without burnout.

If you’re a mom navigating ADHD, Vyvanse use, stimulant recovery, or searching for healthier ways to manage life and work, this episode offers encouragement, real tools, and hope.

Follow Cari’s journey at @motherboardpress and cheer her on as she completes her first—and hardest—year living Addy Free.

In this episode, Janet opens up for the first time about her journey to becoming Addy Free, as she sits down with her brother and one of her biggest supporters, Jay Oliva.

Janet gets vulnerable, sharing how her addiction began and what led her to hit "rock bottom."

Join Janet and Jay for an honest and open conversation on a topic that’s rarely discussed: Adderall and Vyvanse addiction.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Schmidt, co-founder of Best 365 Labs, and Dr. Steven E. Warren, M.D., Ph.D., to explore natural, science-backed alternatives to ADHD medication, anxiety treatment, and modern quick-fix health culture.

We discuss how fast-paced lifestyles, chronic stress, and misdiagnosis are contributing to anxiety, burnout, and stimulant dependency—and how targeted supplements can support focus, memory, mental energy, and nervous system regulation without relying solely on prescription medication.

Dr. Warren explains:

• Why coming off medications like ADHD stimulants can disrupt metabolism, energy, and mental health

• How anxiety is often misdiagnosed as ADHD—leading to inappropriate treatment

• The limitations doctors face due to insurance-driven healthcare systems

• Why society is addicted to quick fixes instead of long-term healing

• The importance of slowing down, self-education, and taking ownership of your health

We also break down one of Best 365 Labs’ clinically supported ADHD supplements and the key ingredient that sets it apart from typical focus formulas.

This episode is for anyone questioning medication dependency, struggling with anxiety or ADHD symptoms, or looking for natural tools to support focus and mental clarity while living Addy Free.

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In this episode with Sara, In this episode of the Addy Free Podcast, we sit down with a stand-up comedian and viral Instagram and TikTok creator to talk openly about her experience with Adderall use, dependency, and quitting stimulant medication.

After going viral for joking about her former Adderall use and why she quit, Sara shares the deeper story behind her decision to get off the drug—and how her life and career changed afterward.

In this conversation, we explore:

• When and why she was prescribed Adderall

• The link between comedy, creativity, and addictive personalities

• The fear that she couldn’t succeed as a comedian without Adderall

• What really happened after quitting Adderall and breaking destructive patterns

• How living Addy Free led to improved mental health, clarity, confidence, and viral success

This episode is for anyone questioning their relationship with Adderall or other stimulant medications, worried they can’t perform, create, or succeed without them, or looking for real-life stories of thriving after quitting Adderall.

Sara’s story proves that success, creativity, and joy don’t come from a prescription—they come from presence, healing, and living Addy Free.

Ricki's journey in becoming Addy Free, from receiving a stimulant prescription at age 7 to discontinuing the medication at age 35, serves as a compelling illustration of the lasting impact Adderall and Vyvanse have on the body, mind, and soul.

In this episode, we discuss all the issues that Ricki faced while taking Adderall and Vyvanse throughout her 28-year medication journey:

- Unrealistic body image

- Disconnection with others

- Inability to process emotions

- Impacts on the nervous system

- Addictions that have followed

Now that Ricki is living Addy Free, she's able to come home to herself and rediscover who she is without the drug.

I hope this episode shares as inspiration to all that it's never too late to walk away from something that is no longer serving you!

In this powerful episode, we share the story of Anne Oliphant, a mother of three from South Carolina, and her journey through Adderall addiction and recovery.

Anne opens up about how her Adderall use began during her school years, how dependency slowly took hold, and the moment she realized the medication she relied on for control was actually worsening her anxiety, perfectionism, and mental fog. What she once believed helped her function ultimately led to unhealthy habits, emotional exhaustion, and cognitive burnout.

In this episode, Anne shares:

• How Adderall addiction developed over time

• The link between anxiety, perfectionism, and stimulant dependency

• The mental and physical toll of long-term stimulant use

• The challenges of getting off Adderall and navigating early recovery

• How sobriety brought clarity, presence, and emotional stability

• Why vulnerability and honesty are essential to long-term recovery

Anne’s story is a reminder that stimulant addiction can affect anyone—and that healing is possible. Her journey offers hope, strength, and reassurance to anyone struggling with Adderall dependency, anxiety, or perfectionism, especially mothers trying to hold it all together.

If you’re questioning your relationship with ADHD medication or searching for inspiration in stimulant recovery, this episode will leave you feeling seen and encouraged.

In this episode of the Addy (Adderall) Free Podcast, I sit down with Kenneth Dobbins, the therapist who supported me during rehab. Kenneth is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in stimulant addiction, Adderall dependency, Vyvanse recovery, and trauma-informed addiction treatment.

With a unique background in collegiate football coaching, Kenneth brings a grounded, person-centered approach to therapy, using trauma-focused CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR to help clients heal the root causes of addiction—not just the symptoms.

Together, we have an honest conversation about:

• Adderall and Vyvanse addiction

• Letting go of shame after stimulant dependency

• How to cope, focus, and function without ADHD stimulant medication

• Therapy modalities that support long-term stimulant recovery

• Why community, connection, and presence are critical to staying sober from stimulants

This episode is for anyone questioning their relationship with ADHD medication, struggling with Adderall or Vyvanse dependence, or looking for hope and tools to build a life beyond stimulants.

In this interview, I'm excited to welcome Kenneth Dobbins, my therapist from Rehab. Based in Austin, TX, Kenneth is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in addiction and recovery. With a background in collegiate football coaching, he employs trauma-focused CBT, IFS, and EMDR in his therapy practice, focusing on a person-centered, trauma-informed approach.

In this episode, we discuss various topics related to stimulant addiction, including overcoming shame, coping without Adderall and Vyvanse, types of therapy to consider, and the role of community and connection in maintaining sobriety from stimulants.

Enjoy!

Kimberly's White Flag Yoga practice is dedicated to rekindling our connection with the central nervous system through purposeful movement. By doing so, it empowers individuals to confront trauma and unearth their authentic selves. This holistic approach not only aids in navigating the repercussions of substances like Adderall and Vyvanse, which directly affect the central nervous system, but also facilitates personal growth through a blend of movement, meditation, and insights drawn from the cognitive strategies of the 12 steps.

I wholeheartedly advocate for integrating yoga into your routine, whether through Kimberly's specialized practice or attending basic classes at your local YMCA. Embracing this practice can lead to profound discoveries within yourself, enriching your mind-body connection in unexpected ways.

I hope Kimberly's personal story and practice inspires you to try yoga as a healthy way to thrive without Adderall and Vyvanse!