Future You is Counting On You with James Ochoa
When you live with ADHD, it’s easy to say, “My future self will thank me.” But what happens when that future self feels like a stranger — someone you’ve let down too many times before? This week, we’re joined by therapist and author James Ochoa to explore how to build trust with Future You, transform planning into an act of self-care, and learn why emotional safety is the secret ingredient in every sustainable system.
From Shame to Strategy: Alan Brown on Advocacy After Diagnosis
A doctor once told Alan Brown that ADHD was a media myth and he should just do more crossword puzzles—so he did, for five years, becoming a near-expert while his ADHD remained completely uncured. Now the ADD Crusher returns to reveal why the hardest part of ADHD isn't the diagnosis—it's learning to ask for what you need without apologizing for existing.
The Art (and Imperfection) of Diagnosing ADHD with Dr. Amie DeHarpporte
We're living in a world where the meaning of "diagnosis" is applied to a TikTok or a 15-minute doctor visit. Somehow we're still missing people who've been struggling for decades. Dr. Amie DeHarpporte breaks down why we're both over-diagnosing and under-diagnosing ADHD at the same time.
Seeing Ourselves On Screen: ADHD Representation with Matthew Fox
How do movies and TV shape the way we understand ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence? Join us live as we talk with Matthew Fox—host of Superhero Ethics and Star Wars Generations—about the gap between lived experience and representation, and what happens when stories finally get it right.
ADHD, Emotions, and Rewriting Your Money Story with Nicole Stanley
Money isn’t just about math—it’s about mindset, emotion, and motivation, especially when you live with ADHD. Financial coach Nicole Stanley joins us to reveal how to ditch the shame, build systems that actually work, and finally make money feel good again.
ADHD Meets the Budget Nerds: Give Every Dollar with a Job with Ben and Ernie
Money stress hits differently when you live with ADHD—but it doesn’t have to control you. Join us with YNAB’s own Budget Nerds, Ben Barlowe and Ernie Reppe, as we explore how simple budgeting habits can bring clarity, confidence, and calm to your financial life.
ADHD and that Side Hustle Life
Love the thrill of a side hustle but dread the burnout? This week, we’re talking ADHD, ambition, and how to make your hustle work with your brain—not against it.
The Science of Sound and Focus with Brain.fm's Dr. Kevin J.P. Woods
Can sound actually help your ADHD brain focus? Neuroscientist Kevin J.P. Woods from Brain.fm joins us to explain how functional music is designed to support attention, flow, and mental clarity—without the distractions of your favorite playlist.
Making it Stick! Memory and ADHD for College with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
ADHD in college isn’t just about keeping up with deadlines — it’s about finding study strategies that actually work for your brain. Join us live as Dr. Daniella Karidi returns to share practical tips for focus, memory, and thriving in the lecture hall and beyond.
ADHD College Planning • Office Hours for Your Brain
Overwhelmed by syllabi and not sure how to start planning your semester? We’re breaking down ADHD-friendly strategies to help you go from panic to plan with tools that actually work for your brain.
Inbox Zero-ish: A Shame-Free Email Update with Melissa and Pete
We’re back with a bonus episode in our long-running email challenge series! Melissa and Pete check in on their email habits, test out AI tools like Gemini and Superhuman, and remind everyone that ADHD and inboxes make for a complicated relationship—but also one that’s entirely fixable.
The Impossible Opportunity Cost of Doing Everything
What if the real cost of your to-do list isn’t time, but peace of mind? This week, Pete and Nikki explore how opportunity cost, perfectionism, and ADHD collide—and how making space might matter more than checking boxes.
The Fragile Dance of Memory and ADHD with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
Memory isn’t a vault—it’s a fragile system of steps, and for ADHD brains, each one is more vulnerable to collapse. This week, Dr. Daniella Karidi helps us rethink what it means to forget, why prospective memory is the hardest of all, and how kindness might be the most powerful memory strategy we have.
Hormones, ADHD & the Chaos in Between with Dr. Dara Abraham
Hormonal changes can turn ADHD symptoms into a moving target, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Dara Abraham joins us to break down the science, share practical strategies, and offer hope for women navigating this often-misunderstood intersection.
What Your Body’s Telling You About ADHD with Jules Galloway
What happens when your ADHD-fueled ambition crashes into a body that’s had enough? Clinical naturopath Jules Galloway joins the show to explore the powerful and often overlooked relationship between ADHD, chronic illness, inflammation, and healing from the inside out.
Aging Out Loud: Rethinking ADHD in Later Life with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau
ADHD doesn’t retire—and it certainly doesn’t get easier with age. Dr. Kathleen Nadeau joins us to explore the real challenges older adults face with ADHD, and why structure, sleep, and connection are more vital than ever for a thriving later life.
You Don’t Have to Be Productive All The Time
What if being less productive could actually help you get more done? Pete and Nikki dig into the ADHD productivity trap—and why your to-do list might be lying to you.
The ADHD-Productivity Trap with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D, CST
Why do people with ADHD feel like they’re always busy but never productive? Dr. Ari Tuckman returns to break down the psychology of overwhelm, perfectionism, and what it really means to get things done when your brain won’t let you.
ADHD Duos • The Flooded Brain: ADHD, Emotion, and the Biology of Overwhelm with Dr. Dodge Rea & Dr. Sharon Saline
What happens when the ADHD brain gets overwhelmed—not just emotionally, but biologically? In this episode, Dr. Sharon Saline and Dr. Dodge Rea join us to unpack emotional flooding, the neuroscience behind it, and the surprisingly simple strategies that can help us find calm in the chaos.
ADHD Duos • Overwhelm, Executive Function, and the Fight to Stay Present with Tamara Rosier & Brooke Schnittman
What if your overwhelm isn’t a failure—but a signal? In this episode of our Duos series, ADHD experts Dr. Tamara Rosier and Brooke Schnittman explore how to recognize, regulate, and respond to overwhelm with tools that actually work for the ADHD brain.