ADHD Aha!
Understood.org, Laura Key
EN303 episodes
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Listen to people share candid stories about the moment it clicked that they have ADHD. Host Laura Key, who’s had her own ADHD “aha” moment, chats with guests about common topics like ADHD and shame, mental health challenges, and more. Through heartfelt interviews, listeners learn about the unexpected, emotional, and even funny ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults.
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Episodes (303)
What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story)
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When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story)
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Oct 15, 202424:41pending
Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story)
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Oct 1, 202429:42pending
Fear of rejection with ADHD runs deep (Matthew’s story)
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Sep 17, 202424:20pending
“You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story)
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Sep 3, 202431:54pending
Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication
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Aug 20, 202434:31pending
ADHD and trauma
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Aug 6, 202432:10pending
ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)
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Jul 23, 202426:57pending
Career tips and starting a business with ADHD. Plus ADHD and PTSD (Phoebe Gavin’...
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Jul 9, 202432:28pending
“ADHD for Smart Ass Women” host Tracy Otsuka!
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Jun 25, 202428:19pending
Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse An...
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Jun 11, 202429:01pending
ADHD hacks with William Curb
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Jun 4, 202416:59pending
An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magi...
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May 28, 202428:36pending
Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story)
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May 14, 202431:04pending
A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD
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May 7, 202435:53pending
The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's...
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Apr 30, 202427:58pending
An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)
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Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's sto...
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Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)
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Mar 19, 202427:31pending
"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
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Mar 5, 202421:41pending
Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
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Feb 20, 202424:01pending
ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)
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Feb 6, 202419:03pending
The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)
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Jan 23, 202427:55pending
PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)
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Jan 10, 202424:20pending
Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)
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From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)
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Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)
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Dec 12, 202330:50pending
Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
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Nov 28, 202320:37pending
How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A...
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“I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s stor...
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Nov 14, 202327:32pending
ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)
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Oct 31, 202321:19pending
The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)
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Oct 17, 202326:32pending
The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)
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Oct 3, 202329:49pending
What is executive function?
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Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)
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Sep 5, 202327:04pending
Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)
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Aug 22, 202325:50pending
ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
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ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)
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ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)
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5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)
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Jun 27, 202341:24pending
Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)
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Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy Rashidian’s story)
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May 30, 202325:16pending
ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)
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May 16, 202324:48pending
Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)
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May 2, 202325:13pending
ADHD and eating disorders
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Apr 25, 202328:29pending
Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)
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Apr 18, 202335:20pending
ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)
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Apr 4, 202334:32pending
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD
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Mar 28, 202335:47pending
ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)
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Mar 21, 202325:36pending
“Don’t be lazy!” That ADHD voice, plus the ADHD tax (Tony’s story)
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