Best Otsuka Podcasts (2024)

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EP 296: Anna Rahe on Fascia Therapy, Trauma Healing, and ADHD 59:37

34m ago59:37

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Can trauma be stored in the body? And if so, could understanding fascia - the connective tissue enveloping our muscles and organs - be key to unlocking healing? Join us as we explore these questions and delve into the often overlooked world of fascia with expert Anna Rahe. Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body, has dedicated over 25 years to the study and…

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Episode 287: ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka (Neurodivergence in Relationships) 51:24

29m ago51:24

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Tracy Otsuka, host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast, joins me for a conversation about how ADHD uniquely shows up in women. We dig into why it’s often overlooked or misunderstood because the symptoms don’t always match up with what you see in men. We break down the top three signs of ADHD, how hormonal changes play a role, and why embracing …

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The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka 47:04

5d ago47:04

47:04

We must have Olympic fever because we begin with a brief history of the global games, which, from the beginning, always included swimming. Then, we dive into a small but mighty masterpiece by Julie Otsuka, The Swimmers. This is a book about routine. Comforting routine and unmindful routine. It is about what happens to us when we lose our routines. …

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“You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story) 31:54

1h ago31:54

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Farah Jamil had to stand up for herself when two health care providers told her she couldn’t have ADHD. The reasons cited? One thought she was too smart, charming, and cared for to have ADHD. The other seemed to question whether ADHD was even real. Fortunately, Farah has strong self-advocacy skills that allowed her to debunk these myths in real tim…

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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Part 2) 43:33

2h ago43:33

43:33

Last week, we saw young Dodo captured and tied to a bed in a sanitorium. He faces imminent danger constantly and can confide in only one friend, a young boy with cerebral palsy who shares the bed next to him. Will his family be able to rescue Dodo, or will he spend his final days in the hands of men with evil aims? Meanwhile, as Chona wastes away i…

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EP. 295: Building a 7-Figure Business with ADHD: Insights from Molly Claire 41:19

7d ago41:19

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From feeling lost to running a 7-figure business: Is it possible with ADHD? Molly Claire's journey shows it can be done. As a coach trainer and founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, Molly has built a 7-figure coaching business while navigating the challenges of ADHD. She's a mom of three, hosts a popular podcast, and wrote "The Happy Mom Minds…

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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Part 1) 47:02

2h ago47:02

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The last community of Black Americans and Jewish immigrants in a tiny Pennsylvania town must risk their lives and livelihoods to save a deaf child from institutionalization and torture. Will they succeed against a system that squishes them all under society's boot? Or will an innocent boy be forced into a nightmarish existence? The book The Heaven …

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Episode 286: Autism and Relationships with Tara McMullin (Neurodivergence in Relationships) 57:57

1h ago57:57

57:57

Tara McMullin, creator of What Works and the co-founder of YellowHouse.Media, shares her journey of receiving an autism diagnosis at 38 and its profound impact on her relationships. She explores the concept of 'biographical illumination,' revealing how understanding her diagnosis has brought clarity and validation to her life. Tara also discusses t…

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EP. 294: Ditching the Self-Sabotage Squad by Mastering Two Important Networks in Your Brain 20:19

7d ago20:19

20:19

Why does our ADHD brain get stuck on those annoying negative thoughts? It's all about two parts of our brain: the Task Positive Network (TPN) and the Default Mode Network (DMN). The TPN is our "get stuff done" network - it lights up when we're in the zone, laser-focused on a task. The DMN, on the other hand, is our "daydream/worry" network. It's wh…

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Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication 34:31

7d ago34:31

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How to ADHD creator Jessica McCabe has been the source of many ADHD “aha” moments — so what were her ADHD “aha” moments? Jessica was diagnosed when she was 12 years old but didn’t start to look into what ADHD meant for her until she was 32. Taking ADHD medication felt like putting on glasses — experiencing the world as everyone else did. But she di…

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A Certain Age Turns Four! A Birthday Show with Katie Fogarty and a Special Co-Host 55:59

5d ago55:59

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Wait, what? A Certain Age is four! How in the world is that possible? Join us as Katie turns over the podcast mic to special co-host author Laura Belgray to celebrate four years of podcasting and aging out loud. Grab a coffee, get some wine—we are chatting all things aging, plastic surgery, coloring your hair, the magic of being a late-blooming “ma…

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All Her Little Secrets: A Novel by Wanda M. Morris 1:18:22

32m ago1:18:22

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Ellice Littlejohn escaped her dead-end town while healing from her traumatic childhood to earn an Ivy League law degree and become a firm's only black corporate attorney. But she is full of secrets even her closest friends don't know. When she arrives at work one morning and finds the married man she's dating, a man who happens to be her boss, is d…

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Bonus Episode: Annabel Monaghan Gives Swoony Beach Books a Midlife Makeover with “Summer Romance” 45:22

12d ago45:22

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Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold…

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Episode 285: Weaponizing Neurodivergence in Abusive Relationships with Zawn Villines (Neurodivergence in Relationships) 50:36

20d ago50:36

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Zawn Villines, feminist activist and writer, is back on the show! Together we tackle the offensive and ableist ways that neurodiversity is often used to excuse abusive behavior. Zawn makes it clear that being neurodivergent does not mean someone is inherently abusive. In fact, neurodivergent individuals are more often the victims rather than the pe…

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EP. 293: What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? 33:53

14d ago33:53

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are too much to handle? Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a powerful yet often overlooked aspect of ADHD, particularly in women. If you've ever wondered whether your emotional turbulence is more than just "in your head," you're not alone. Many people with ADHD experience RSD, but it's frequently misunderstoo…

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ADHD Medication Part 2 with Dr Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells 23:17

2h ago23:17

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Dr. Carolyn is back! Carolyn is a pediatrician with ADHD who can talk about the disorder from any number of directions! You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as the ADHD MD. In today's episode, Dr Carolyn Lenszch-Parcells shares some good news, and we finish up our conversation about ADHD meds. This time, we discuss non-stimulants, an…

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Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen Built an 8-Figure Business Being Likeable. Now, She Wants to Put More Money in the Hands of More Women 38:58

23d ago38:58

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Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss…

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Episode 284: Powered by ADHD with Dr. Amelia Kelley (Neurodivergence in Relationships) 54:46

25d ago54:46

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Dr. Amelia Kelley, a trauma-informed therapist and author, joins me to explore the nuances of ADHD in women, discussing how it often goes unnoticed and untreated. We tackle the complex question, "Do I have trauma or ADHD?"—exploring whether childhood trauma manifests as ADHD or if living with ADHD contributes to traumatic experiences. Plus, we unco…

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EP. 292: The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll 46:29

21d ago46:29

46:29

"I thought I was just lazy and stupid." These words from Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll hit hard. At 37, with a PhD in education, she discovered she had ADHD - after her son's diagnosis. Tracy sits down with Dr. Mutti-Driscoll to explore ADHD in women, from feeling like an imposter to navigating social interactions. They discuss her groundbreaking wo…

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ADHD and trauma 32:10

22d ago32:10

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Dr. Monica Johnson joins Laura to talk about a topic that comes up a lot on ADHD Aha!: ADHD and trauma. She explains how trauma and ADHD can look alike and whether ADHD can lead to trauma. Dr. J, as she’s known, also talks about misdiagnosis, treatment, and how to support someone who’s struggling. This episode contains discussion about trauma, PTSD…

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Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving with Dr. Allison Applebaum 58:52

8d ago58:52

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Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of …

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Episode 283: Neurodivergence in Relationships: Intro to the Series 23:32

1M ago23:32

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I am kicking off a new series for August all around neurodivergence in relationships. With my amazing lineup, we delve into topics like ADHD, autism, and other spectrum disorders within a family and how they might affect various aspects of your divorce. This week I wanted to take a few moments to introduce the series to you. Throughout the month, y…

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Bonus Episode: Catherine Newman Cracks Open Her Instant NYT Bestseller Sandwich 50:44

13d ago50:44

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A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, m…

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EP. 291: Mastering Your Mind: How Thoughts Shape Your Life 44:57

28d ago44:57

44:57

Your thoughts create your feelings. For women with ADHD, negative thoughts and emotions can be particularly challenging. However, this challenge also presents an opportunity for personal growth and mental mastery. By recognizing that our emotions stem from our thoughts, we can better manage our actions and achieve our goals. Mindfulness plays a cru…

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ADHD, Flexible Thinking, and Living Constitutionally with AJ Jacobs 37:40

1M ago37:40

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In today’s episode, we talk to friend-of-the-pod, and New York Times Best-Selling author AJ Jacobs. AJ is an editor at large for Esquire, as well as a journalist, author, and lecturer best known for writing about his lifestyle experiments. He’s also a fellow ADHDer. AJ talks to us about his latest book, The Year of Living Constitutionally. We discu…

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Brighten and Hydrate Your Midlife Skin with Lorrie King of Caire Beauty 39:16

15d ago39:16

39:16

Is the hormonal roller coaster of midlife taking a toll on your skin? As estrogen exists, collagen declines, and we wind up with thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dark circles, and dullness. Want new tools to brighten, nourish, and hydrate your skin? Katie and Lorrie King, a co-founder of Caire Beauty, dive into serums, hyaluronic acid, peptides, …

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Episode 282: Knowing Your Dealbreakers (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 20:22

19d ago20:22

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What are your divorce dealbreakers? In the final installment of my divorce mindset reset series, I share why knowing your dealbreakers is important before you enter into your divorce proceedings. I discuss the work required to determine what they are and offer insight into why you should stick to them as you move through your divorce. Overall, know…

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EP. 290: Getting Diagnosed 39:43

1M ago39:43

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How do you effectively prepare for a meeting with an ADHD clinician to seek a diagnosis? Many women feel anxious about seeking an ADHD diagnosis, fearing encounters with professionals who lack expertise in how ADHD presents in women or who may doubt their intentions. As someone who has been through this process for both myself and my son, I underst…

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Episode 281: Understanding What’s Legal vs. What’s Fair (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 18:29

1M ago18:29

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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the tricky balance between what's legal and what's fair in a divorce? I dive into Step Six of the 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset, focusing on distinguishing between these crucial aspects. You'll hear advice on processing emotions through appropriate channels, documenting evidence of legal matters, and working wi…

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ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story) 26:57

1M ago26:57

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Breon and Dan Gummel are a mixed-neurodiversity married couple. After about 5 years of marriage, Breon was diagnosed with ADHD. The conflicts they’d been having as a couple took on a new shape. The more they learned about ADHD, the better they understood each other. Now, they’ve founded an ADHD community called ADHDinner. This is where people with …

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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka 54:00

22d ago54:00

54:00

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition. Diagnoses for adult women are surging, yet many struggle for years undiagnosed. Today, we're diving deep into ADHD with Tracy Otsuka, a certified ADHD coach and author of “ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain,” whose wildly popu…

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Episode 280: Strategy Mindset (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Shifting to a strategy mindset during your divorce is a game-changer and that’s the topic of this podcast episode. No longer are you trying to convince your partner to see things your way or understand your point of view. Instead, you’re embracing radical acceptance and moving forward with a clear plan. When you adopt a strategy mindset, you can se…

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EP. 289: Designing with Empathy: Nikki Kuhn's Accessibility Journey 58:31

1M ago58:31

58:31

The digital landscape can pose challenges for individuals with unique needs—a challenge Nikki Kuhn is passionate about addressing. As an advocate and entrepreneur in the accessibility field, Nikki shares her journey of overcoming hurdles and fostering change in digital accessibility. She discusses her experiences with ADHD and dyslexia and the impo…

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Episode 279: Radical Acceptance (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 19:14

29d ago19:14

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Radical acceptance means completely accepting a situation, circumstance, or challenge without necessarily approving or agreeing with it. In this installment of the 7-Step Divorce Mindset reset, I share why this concept is especially crucial in the divorce process. Embracing radical acceptance is one of the most powerful things you can do. It's revo…

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Thriving with Chronic Illness with Nitika Chopra of Chronicon 48:18

29d ago48:18

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Imagine living with chronic pain for years, feeling isolated. That's the reality for millions. Wellness thought leader and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra knows this reality all too well—she has had a chronic condition for most of her life, battling pain, depression, and years of being confined to her bed in her early 20s. Now, at 43, she ru…

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From Retirement to Olympic Comeback with Emma Nedov 44:10

1M ago44:10

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In Australia she is known as the Beam Queen but she will go down in history to be known as the Comeback Queen as well. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible comeback story of Australian Olympic gymnast Emma Nedov. Discover how she went from a 3 year retirement of the sport to claiming a spot on the Olympic team in just 8 months. If you …

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Episode 278: Self-Care (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 15:29

2M ago15:29

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We're diving into the importance of self-care throughout your divorce process. Practicing self-care at this juncture is essential for managing the emotional and physical challenges you're going through. Self-care builds emotional resilience, helping you maintain mental well-being and decision-making ability, while also reducing stress and supportin…

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EP. 288: Inspiring Photographers Worldwide: Michelle Harris's ADHD Journey 37:01

2M ago37:01

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Harnessing hyper-focus, effective prioritization, and community support are the ADHD traits that Michelle Harris credits for her success. Initially, her signs of ADHD were overlooked due to cultural misunderstandings, but she has since embraced her unique abilities. This episode highlights how unexpected life changes can bring lifelong conditions i…

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Episode 277: Practicing Patience (The 7-Step Divorce Mindset Reset) 18:02

2M ago18:02

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Divorce is a lengthy, emotionally demanding, and taxing process, taking about a year on average. In this episode, I share why practicing patience and managing expectations can help you navigate the journey peacefully and easily. You’ll also hear: The questions to ask your divorce attorney or mediator about specific procedures and waiting periods in…

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