What does it really feel like to live with ADHD as a teenager? In this episode of The People We Meet, hosts Lara and Anoushka explore the complexities, misconceptions, and daily realities of ADHD.

We start with Kylie Quinn, a junior her personal experience navigating school, social life, and the constant whirlwind of thoughts that come with ADHD. Then, we sit down with Dylan Kersh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and father of a child with ADHD, to unpack how ADHD affects focus, behavior, and emotional regulation — and how to approach it with understanding and compassion.

From messy rooms and chronic tardiness to hyperfocus and creative bursts, this episode highlights the challenges, triumphs, and strategies teens use to reclaim their focus and redefine success. Whether you have ADHD or just want to understand it better, this conversation sheds light on what it really means to think, learn, and live differently.

Music: “forever love” by prod. NIGHT DRESS | “into the blue” by lowtyde/prodtyde