The Neurodivergent Nurse

The Neurodivergent Nurse is a weekly podcast hosted by Jami, a nurse who has ADHD. On this podcast she discusses all things ADHD. Her journey with ADHD is just beginning as she learns about this diagnosis and how to navigate through it. Enjoy this messy and raw journey as she shares what she has learned and the occasional embarrassing stories along the way. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theneurodivergentnurse/support

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May 13, 2025

Too Much Information Is Our Love Language

Ever catch yourself giving a full TED Talk just to explain why you were five minutes late? In this episode, we unpack the ADHD urge to overexplain—why we do it, how it’s misunderstood, and what it’s really costing us. Spoiler...

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May 5, 2025

How to Get the Help You Need When ADHD Makes It Hard to Ask

ADHD can make asking for help feel impossible—especially when you're overwhelmed. In this episode, I share how a friend helped me get the care I couldn’t ask for myself, and why every ADHDer needs someone who knows their patt...

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Dec. 10, 2024

How ADHD Makes Holiday Shopping Harder

The holiday season is here, and while it’s a time for joy and giving, it can also feel like a minefield for those of us with ADHD. From impulsive spending and decision paralysis to falling for flashy marketing tactics, holida...

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Dec. 4, 2024

Why Asking for Help Feels Impossible With ADHD

Asking for help can feel impossible when you have ADHD. In this episode, we explore why it’s so hard to reach out, from fear of judgment to decision paralysis, and how these barriers hold us back. Plus, I’ll share practical s...

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Nov. 26, 2024

Navigating Neurodivergent Grief

Grief is never easy, and for those with ADHD, it can feel even more overwhelming and unpredictable. In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey with grief as I reflect on the two-year anniversary of my mom’s passin...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Why ADHD Makes You a Human Lie Detector (or So You Think)

Have you ever known someone wasn’t telling you the whole truth? Maybe it was the way they hesitated, their tone of voice, or just a gut feeling you couldn’t shake. If you’re an ADHDer, this probably happens more often than yo...

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Dec. 21, 2021

Glimpses of Gratefulness: Juggling Roles (Transcript)

  You may or may not be aware that I used to record a different podcast called First Do No Harm. It was one that really focused on spreading kindness and understanding about issues that were not easy. They were not fun. They would often get me…

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About the Host

Jami

Host of The Neurodivergent Nurse

Jami was diagnosed with ADHD in December 2020 at age 36. She started The Neurodivergent Nurse Podcast in February 2021 to share the knowledge of ways to navigate through this Neurotypical world with a Neurodivergent brain as she learns more about it herself.

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"I am a nurse and my husband, who has ADHD, is currently going through nursing school. We also have at least one of our 4 boys who has adhd. I am loving this podcast! Helps me to understand them and a…"

Ktownchic | Nov. 28, 2021

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