ADHD Aha!
By Understood.org, Laura Key
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Episodes: 75
Description
Listen to people share candid stories about the moment it clicked that they, or someone they know, has 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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An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette’s story)
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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“I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s story)
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver’s story)
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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What is executive function?
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy’s story)
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May 30, 2023 |
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ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)
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May 16, 2023 |
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Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)
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May 02, 2023 |
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ADHD and eating disorders
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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“Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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“Don’t be lazy!” That ADHD voice, plus the ADHD tax (Tony’s story)
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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ADHD, mental health stigma, and music (John’s story)
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Twice exceptional: Raising a gifted son with ADHD (Emily’s story)
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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ADHD inertia...and troublemaking (Nabil’s story)
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Sex, intimacy, and ADHD
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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ADHD and hormones (Catie’s story)
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Executive function and ADHD shame in women (Katy’s story)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Not “dumb” or a “hot mess”... it’s ADHD (Jenny’s story)
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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What ADHD feels like and sounds like (Yinan’s story)
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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ADHD, bad grades, and self-awareness (Eric’s story)
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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ADHD and bullying
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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ADHD in teens, from friendships to forgetting homework (Miya’s story)
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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"Trapped" with ADHD during the pandemic (Erin's story)
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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ADHD and creativity (Kenny’s story)
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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ADHD and the myth of laziness (Rebecca’s story)
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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ADHD and emotions, from anxiety to boredom (Dr. Sasha’s story)
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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ADHD and marriage (Rachel and Jon’s story)
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Listener letters roundup (YOUR stories)
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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ADHD, irritability, and friendship (Jake’s story)
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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ADHD or a “bad personality”? (Kai’s story)
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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ADHD and sleep problems (from the “In It” podcast)
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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What is ADHD?
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May 24, 2022 |
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Her intense, restless son harnessed ADHD by climbing mountains (Michelle’s story)
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May 10, 2022 |
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ADHD and distraction in the military and at home (Justen’s story)
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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ADHD and shame (Dr. Kojo’s story)
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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ADHD, oversharing, and mom guilt (Lacey’s story)
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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ADHD, working memory, and feeling like a “burden” (Pablo’s story)
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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ADHD and messiness (Jeannie’s story)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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ADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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ADHD and the “model minority” mask (Emily’s story)
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Surprise! You have ADHD (Kevin’s story)
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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When “ditzy” is finally diagnosed as ADHD (Jen’s story)
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Dad of a 4-year-old with ADHD (James’ story)
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Hyperactive girl, labeled a troublemaker (Olivia’s story)
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic (Scott’s story)
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism (Laura’s story)
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Raising an intense daughter with ADHD (Andrea’s story)
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Introducing ADHD Aha!
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Sep 23, 2021 |