Best Rae Jacobson Podcasts (2025)

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How are ADHD and chronic pain connected? 26:14

12d ago26:14

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If you have ADHD or autism, research shows you’re at a much higher risk for developing chronic pain — a connection many doctors and patients still don’t know about. In this episode of Hyperfocus, we talk with a doctor who’s trying to change that. Dr. Michael Lenz, a Wisconsin-based pain specialist, explains what the medical community is discovering…

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Rae Jacobson: The diagnosis boom … and backlash 58:45

24d ago58:45

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Episode 204 with Rae Jacobson. “There is a difference between traits and impairment. If we dilute the idea of ADHD into something that just seems familiar, we risk shutting out the people who really need help.” Rae is a journalist, an ADHD and learning disorders expert, and the Lead of Insight at Understood, where she also hosts the podcast Hyperfo…

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Breaking Down Tasks and Big Feelings with Vanessa Gorelkin (Rebroadcast) 50:55

23m ago50:55

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For this week's episode, we are dipping into the archives to revisit a conversation that resonated with so many of you. I'm talking with Vanessa Gorelkin, a seasoned occupational therapist and ADHD coach who's been working in the field for nearly 30 years. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis (Bran-Dice) University and a Master's d…

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Research Recap with Skye: The ADHD and IBS Connection 16:55

29m ago16:55

16:55

Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we dive into a single research paper to see what it says, how it was conducted, and find any practical takeaways. In this episode, we're discussing a paper called "Association between attention deficit hyperact…

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Focused and Balanced: ADHD Strategies That Work w/ Skye Waterson (rebroadcast) 37:16

3d ago37:16

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Today, we're revisiting our conversation with Skye Waterson. Skye is a Doctoral Candidate and ADHD coach who specializes in research-backed tips for navigating life with a neurodivergent brain. We wanted to rebroadcast this episode because our discussion on her book and specifically her approach to calendars and burnout is still some of the most pr…

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Our Own Worst Enemy (rebroadcast) 14:31

10d ago14:31

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This week, we're revisiting a classic episode inspired by a late '90s pop-punk anthem: "My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit. The title of that song perfectly captures a feeling common to those with ADHD. We often feel like our own greatest obstacle, plagued by an endless supply of self-destructive behaviors stemming directly from the condition. Counterprodu…

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Research Recap with Skye: Bullying and ADHD 18:03

13d ago18:03

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Welcome to Hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was…

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The High Cost of Undiagnosed ADHD with Sarah Templeton 50:46

17d ago50:46

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Hey team, Today, we've got a heavy but necessary topic. We're looking at what happens when ADHD goes unsupported and the stakes get high. In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Templeton, a counselor, activist, and author of The Prison Counselor. Sarah spent years working inside the UK prison system before getting her own diagnosis at age 51, which l…

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The over-pathologizing of ADHD (From Hacking Your ADHD) 48:54

25d ago48:54

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This week on Hyperfocus, Rae is in the guest seat for an appearance on Hacking Your ADHD, a podcast hosted by William Curb. Listen for a fascinating conversation on a topic that’s really common in ADHD circles: the tendency to attribute everyday behaviors to ADHD. For more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hype…

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy Ho (rebroadcast) 30:20

24d ago30:20

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This week, we are rebroadcasting an insightful earlier episode featuring Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology. She focuses on mental health, ADHD, and various psychological disorders. She is triple board-certified and is a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, where she teaches gra…

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Research Recap with Skye: Hyperfocus in University Students 15:41

27d ago15:41

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it's c…

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The Over-Pathologizing of ADHD with Rae Jacobson 48:12

1M ago48:12

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Hey team! This week, I'm joined by Rae Jacobson, journalist, ADHD expert, and host of Hyperfocus at Understood.org, to talk about how we make sense of ADHD when it feels like it's everywhere. Rae has spent over a decade reporting on mental health and neurodiversity, and she brings that blend of research, lived experience, and sharp humor that makes…

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Trans with ADHD: Finding good care shouldn’t be this hard 21:25

1M ago21:25

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One of the most urgent ADHD research gaps has to do with ADHD and trans people. We know there are lots of trans folks with ADHD. But when it comes to understanding how best to treat them, it’s a whole different story. That’s why we wanted to talk to someone who knows this experience well. Ivan Hsiao is the founder of Trans Health HQ. He joined this…

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Unapologetically ADHD with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright (rebroadcast) 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

As many of us navigate shifting routines and rising expectations right now, it's a perfect time to revisit this affirming conversation with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright. Together we unpack what it means to stop fighting yourself, lean into your strengths, and build supportive systems that make life feel lighter, not harder. A great listen if you ne…

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Research Recap with Skye: Video Accessibility for ADHD and What the Science Says 18:36

1M ago18:36

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today, I'm joined by Skye Waterson for another Research Recap. In this series, we explore a single research paper—what it says, how it was conducted, and what practical…

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Grandma Has ADHD: Jami Shapiro on Late Diagnosis and New Beginnings 39:39

2M ago39:39

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Hey team! This week, I'm talking with Jami Shapiro, ADHD coach, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, and host of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast. Jami has also recently published her book This Explains So Much, which dives into the world of undiagnosed ADHD in people over 50. Jami brings a wealth of experience from her work helping older adults down…

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The uncertain future of special education in the United States 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Last month, the Trump administration laid off over 460 people in the U.S. Department of Education. It included nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which enforces federal special education laws. A federal judge has temporarily halted the layoffs, but it’s unclear what will happen next. For people who work in or rely o…

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Building Stronger Teams in Relationships with Dr. Tracy Dagleish 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Hey team! Today I'm talking with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish (Dall Gleesh), a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and the author of You, Your Husband & His Mother. She has spent almost two decades helping couples get unstuck from repeating the same old arguments and start building relationships that actually work in real life. And she also runs her o…

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Dr. Anupriya Gogne: ADHD & executive dysfunction in the perinatal period 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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Episode 203 with Dr. Anupriya Gonge. “For mothers, the executive functioning demands keep shifting. Just as you find your rhythm, everything changes again.” Dr. Anupriya Gogne is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health, She is also the Division Director of Outpatient Psychiatry at Brown University Health in…

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Research Recap with Skye: How ADHDers Succeed and Why It's Complicated 24:55

2M ago24:55

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb. On this podcast, we dig into tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In this series, we usually look at a single research paper, but today we're covering two and pulling out practical takeaway…

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Mastering the Mundane: ADHD-Proofing the Everyday w/Amy Marie Hann 37:31

2M ago37:31

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This week I'm joined by Amy Marie Hann, better known online as The Activated ADHD Mama. Amy's an ADHD coach, community leader, and author who specializes in helping ADHD moms wrangle the boring, repetitive tasks that tend to bury us, things like dishes, meal planning, and remembering to call in prescription refills. In our conversation, we talk abo…

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Research Recap with Skye: TikTok and ADHD - Sorting Facts from Misinformation 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today, I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series, where we take a look at a single research paper—what it says, how it was conducted, and what practical…

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Live Q&A: Is Tylenol really dangerous? An ADHD news roundup 45:00

2M ago45:00

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ADHD just keeps finding itself in the news. It can feel like a lot for those of us who have it or care for someone who does. Recently, Hyperfocus host Rae Jacobson sat down with a couple colleagues at Understood.org for a livestream to discuss the news and take community questions. Her guests were Dr. Andy Kahn, a licensed psychologist, and Dr. Keo…

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Rethinking Resilience with Alex Bellitter: Burnout, Rest & the ADHD Brain 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Hey Team! Today I'm joined by Alex Bellitter, Senior Manager of Coaching at Shimmer, an ADHD coaching platform that's guided over 75,000 sessions. If this sounds a bit familiar, I also did an interview with Shimmer's CEO, Chris Wang, last year - but of course in this episode, we're covering a lot more and while Shimmer is mentioned it certainly isn…

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Research Recap with Skye: Intersection of Creativity and ADHD During Adolescence 13:44

2M ago13:44

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series, and we're talking about a paper called Creative Thinking in Adolescence with Attention Hyperactivity Di…

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ADHD, Hormones, and the Female Brain: A Conversation with Kara Cruz 41:00

2M ago41:00

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Hey Team! This week I'm talking with Kara Cruz, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting women through life transitions. Kara's work focuses on the intersection of ADHD and reproductive mental health—helping women navigate the complex terrain of hormones,…

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Suicidal ideation, masking, and overlooked ADHD: A Coast Guard veteran’s story 25:10

3M ago25:10

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Inattentive ADHD often goes unnoticed. It’s an easier type of ADHD to miss because it’s more internal and less outwardly visible than its hyperactive, impulsive counterpart. But left unaddressed, inattentive ADHD can be just as disruptive. Boys with the inattentive type are especially overlooked — they don’t match the stereotype of what an “ADHD bo…

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Loneliness, Addiction and Connection with Nick Jonsson 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Hey team! Today I'm talking with Nick Jonsson, a best-selling author, executive coach, and co-founder of Executives' Global Network. Nick is the author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World. His work focuses on helping leaders tackle isolation, burnout, and addicti…

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Laura Kerbey: The hidden costs of masking 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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Episode 202 with Laura Kerbey. “Masking is bloody exhausting. Then again, not masking is scary because we worry people won’t like us or accept us.” Laura is an educator, consultant, and author who has been working with autistic children and young people for nearly 25 years. Laura is the founder of PAST, which stands for Positive Assessments Support…

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Research Recap with Skye: Delay Aversion, Inattention, and ADHD 23:42

3M ago23:42

23:42

Welcome to hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. And today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, although today we're going to be looking …

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Songs That Stick: ADHD Tools with JP & Kat Rende 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Hey Team! This week, I'm talking with Emmy-winning composers Kat Raio Rende and JP Rende, a husband and wife team who've written music for everyone from Elmo to the Jonas Brothers. But today we're talking about their project Aidee, a collection of songs designed to help kids with ADHD build everyday tools through music. I got a chance to listen thr…

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What could the AI boom mean for neurodivergent people? 31:47

3M ago31:47

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Artificial intelligence has cemented itself as the latest world-altering technology. It follows the same lineage as electricity, the television, the internet — the list goes on. Depending on who you talk to, AI is the greatest thing ever or the thing that will destroy the world, with lots of room in the middle for discussion and experimentation. Bu…

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You Might Also Like: Hyperfocus with Rea Jacobson from Understood.org 31:11

3M ago31:11

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t for a few months now and it's definitely one that I'm always on the look out for new episodes. Rae does a great job with her interviews, asking both the basic questions to help ground the conversation, but also getting into the more nuanced issues that come with neurodivergence. Today, I'm going to share an episode with you where Rae talks with D…

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Research recap with Skye: Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers 17:37

3M ago17:37

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Welcome to Hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, dive into what the paper says, how it was co…

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ADHD-Friendly Mindfulness with Beverly Atkins 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Hey Team! This week I'm chatting with Beverly Atkins, founder of Pauseture, an audio-based mindful movement platform grounded in the Feldenkrais Method. It's actually kind of funny, despite Feldenkrais not being particularly well known, this isn't the first time I've discussed it on a podcast, although the last time was on my old ultimate frisbee p…

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“How I Met Your Mother” co-creator on parenting, disability, and language 53:46

4M ago53:46

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Craig Thomas is best known for his work on TV. He co-created the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” and has written for “American Dad” and more. He’s penned songs for “Sesame Street” and essays for “The New Yorker.” He’s less known for being a dad. For now, at least. He has a daughter, Celia, and a son, Elliot, who was born with Jacobsen syndrome, a ge…

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Leading with Strengths and ADHD in the Workplace with Rita Ramakrishnan 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Hey Team! This week, I'm talking with Rita Ramakrishnan, a seasoned strategic executive and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience. Diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism Spectrum during her undergrad years, Rita reframed what could have been limitations into strengths and now looks to uplift other neurodivergent women in leadership roles. …

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Research Recap with Skye: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind - Exercise for Kids with ADHD 14:42

4M ago14:42

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was …

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Climbing the Walls: ADHD, Women, and the Stories We've Missed with Danielle Elliot 46:14

4M ago46:14

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Today I'm talking with Danielle Elliot, a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls, an investigative podcast from Understood.org digging into the surge in ADHD diagnoses among women—especially since the pandemic. If that sounds familiar, it's cause I did a number of ads for her show a few months back, and I just …

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Lindsey Buchanan: Releasing shame and finding self-compassion 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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Episode 201 with Lindsey Buchanan. “ADHD doesn’t always feel like you’re the abnormal one — often it just feels like everyone else isn’t cooperating.” Lindsey is an ADHD and executive functioning coach and a member of our Women & ADHD coaching team. We talk about the surprising way she got diagnosed (spoiler: her psychiatrist sister broke it to her…

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Revisiting the groundbreaking Berkeley Girls study 28:09

4M ago28:09

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To celebrate this holiday weekend, we’re reposting one of our early favorites. It’s a fascinating — and heartbreaking — deep dive into one of the most important studies ever done on girls with ADHD. Check out Rae’s interview with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, leader of the famous Berkeley Girls study, and learn why Dr. Hinshaw himself calls the findings “de…

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Retraining Your Nervous System with Dr. Ute Liersch 47:24

4M ago47:24

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Hey team! My guest this week is Dr. Ute Liersch, a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience and author of A Minimalist's Guide to Becoming Resilient. Dr. Ute specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from modalities such as Cog…

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Research Recap with Skye: Late Diagnosis of Women in Sweden 21:21

4M ago21:21

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. And today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In these episodes, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it …

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Late Diagnosis, Masking, and Making ADHD Work for You with Dr. Jennifer Dall 44:14

4M ago44:14

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Hey Team! My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, ADHD coach, and educator with more than 25 years of experience. She's the founder of ADHD Holistically, and blends her expertise in education, yoga, and grief work to build a focus on the whole person to create personalized, sustainable approaches for neurod…

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“So, when are you having kids?” ADHD and deciding on parenthood 34:25

5M ago34:25

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One of the most inevitable questions that comes with early adulthood is also one of the most fraught: “When are you having kids?” The question is loaded with assumptions and pressure. It also seems to ignore the fact that having kids is supposed to be a choice, not a requirement. For neurodivergent people, especially those with ADHD, deciding wheth…

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The Art of Getting Unstuck with Saman Kesh 1:03:46

5M ago1:03:46

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This week, we've got the return of my friend Saman Kesh, an award-winning music video director and all-around creative force of nature, to talk about the wild and untamed internal landscape of ADHD productivity. Saman is known for his work with bands such as Kygo, Basement Jaxx, and Placebo. And most recently, his work directing Ed Sheeran's Azizam…

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Research Recap with Skye: Hot & Cold Executive Function 17:44

5M ago17:44

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. In this episode we're going to be continuing our Research Recap series with Skye Waterson. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the …

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Learn Who You Are and Do It On Purpose with Alex Campbell and Katie Friedman 52:07

5M ago52:07

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Hey team! Today I'm talking with Katie Friedman and Alex Campbell, the brains and heart behind Gold Mind Academy, an ICF-accredited, ADHD-friendly training program, crafted to support ADHDers on their journey to success. And their new book, "ADHD… Now What?", aims to give you the tools you need to find a coach that is right for you and how to advoc…

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The R-word is back, and it’s definitely not funny | Part 2 27:42

5M ago27:42

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We’re picking up where we left off last time on Hyperfocus for the conclusion of our two-part series on the R-word’s resurgence. Today, we meet a comedy writer who shares his personal evolution with the word and hear from a disability advocate. We’ll also learn more from our research correspondent, Dr. KJ Wynne, and have producer Cody Nelson back o…

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Body First Healing: Releasing Stress and Trauma with Britt Piper 44:38

5M ago44:38

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Hey Team! This week I'm talking with Britt Piper, a somatic experiencing practitioner, trauma educator, and author of Body First Healing. Britt's work focuses on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system and brings both professional expertise and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to heal. In our conversation, we start with …

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