Episodes

Before the diagnosis of ADHD I was a night shift worker who could easily stay awake for 36 hours between work and play. This episode talks about the difficulties night shift has on your body. If you are not a …

The Lafaya Way promotes healing in conjunction with every human’s authentic desire to connect with one another in a healthy way, by living their “Honest Truth.” Lafaya Mitchell joins this week's episode to talk about being an...

Shawna Hughes joins this week's episode to discuss the impact food choices has on the ADHD brain. She discusses her journey in discovering what is best suited for those of us with neurodivergent brains as well as foods that a...

This week's episode is one of the two recorded for the Neurodivergent Nurse Patreon last month. This exclusive episode was used because the hardware used to produce The Neurodivergent Nurse was held captive by Bitlocker. If ...

ADHD can make it hard to pay attention, control your emotions, and finish tasks. Treatment may involve medication and therapy sessions to help get organized and stay focused. One ADHD treatment that doesn't require a prescrip...

The pandemic caused many things for those of us with ADHD. What will we keep? What will we change? This episode helps figure out how "normal" will be defined for you and your family. --- Send in a voice message: …

The emotional impulsivity of ADHD can make it easier to fly off the handle, or blurt out hurtful things. Heightened, over-the-top emotions with ADHD disorder very common, in both positive and negative situations. On today's e...

On this week's episode Jami talks about the difference between Cold Cognition and Hot Cognition and the ways in which those with ADHD respond well to "hot decisions," but seem to struggle on more basic decision-making. As alw...

Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to become stuck in your mind. They can cause distress, since the nature of the thought might be upsetting. They may also reoccur frequently, which can make the concern worse. Intrusiv...

Imposter syndrome is the psychological pattern in which an individual believes that their own accomplishments came about as a result of having been lucky or having manipulated other people's impressions—not through hard work ...

Weight loss is difficult for most adults, but even more so for those who have ADHD . ADHD can lead to overeating and excessive weight gain. Over time, this can result in other health problems. This episode includes tips that …

If your gut says “I know this doctor is telling me I fit these boxes, but I don’t.” Then trust that. Trust your own gut and look for the things that help. Don’t get so fixated on that label. What …

Jami brings an episode this week to discus ADHD and the Weight of perfection. We dive into the difference between front-end and back-end perfectionist and which the ADHD brain focuses on. Feeling the need to be perfect will s...

Research shows that physical activity — even a little foot-tapping or gum chewing — increases levels of the neurotransmitters in the brain that control focus and attention. Learn how a subtle fidget may help block out distrac...

For many people with ADHD, shame arises from the repeated failure to meet expectations from parents, teachers, friends, bosses, and the world. Guilt focuses on what one has done. Shame focuses on who one is. If you have ADHD ...

Making friends and maintaining friendships can be a struggle for adults with ADHD . One of the best ways to find happiness in your life is through close friendships. But if you have ADHD, you already know that finding and …

Dr. Kimberly Douglass joins this episode to discuss what is behind the difficulties of receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for Black Americans. She discusses how symptoms in Black children are ignored as we look at issues such as t...

A secret tool that you may not be aware of is the use of a body double. Those of us with ADHD often have such a difficult time with tasks, whether it's initiating, staying on track, or not getting distracted. …

While being a nurse can be the perfect job for someone with ADHD, we have attributes that make it very difficult. We are forgetful, we tend to lose everything, we are disorganized, and many more which often create complicatio...

ADHD looks a bit different in adults . It may present as restlessness, disorganization, and trouble focusing. ADHD may also come with some unique strengths. Choosing a career that capitalizes on those strengths and doesn’t de...

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of...

It was such a toss up on what to focus on first. Ultimately I decided the best choice would be what I know the most about. ADHD in women. Do you relate to the factors that comprise the ADHD woman? …