ADHD Aha!

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds’ story)
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:26:24
  • What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story)
    Oct 29, 2024 – 00:25:57
  • When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story)
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:24:41
  • Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story)
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:29:42
  • Fear of rejection with ADHD runs deep (Matthew’s story)
    Sep 17, 2024 – 00:24:20
  • “You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story)
    Sep 3, 2024 – 00:31:54
  • Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication
    Aug 20, 2024 – 00:34:31
  • ADHD and trauma
    Aug 6, 2024 – 00:32:10
  • ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)
    Jul 23, 2024 – 00:26:57
  • Career tips and starting a business with ADHD. Plus ADHD and PTSD (Phoebe Gavin’s story)
    Jul 9, 2024 – 00:32:28
  • “ADHD for Smart Ass Women” host Tracy Otsuka!
    Jun 25, 2024 – 00:28:19
  • Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story)
    Jun 11, 2024 – 00:29:01
  • ADHD hacks with William Curb
    Jun 4, 2024 – 00:16:59
  • An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magill’s story)
    May 28, 2024 – 00:28:36
  • Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story)
    May 14, 2024 – 00:31:04
  • A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD
    May 7, 2024 – 00:35:53
  • The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's story)
    Apr 30, 2024 – 00:27:58
  • An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:35:23
  • Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story)
    Apr 2, 2024 – 00:22:03
  • Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)
    Mar 19, 2024 – 00:27:31
  • "Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
    Mar 5, 2024 – 00:21:41
  • Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
    Feb 20, 2024 – 00:24:01
  • ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)
    Feb 6, 2024 – 00:19:03
  • The problem with attention “deficit” (Ernie’s story)
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:27:55
  • PTSD and ADHD, tangled up (Hannah’s story)
    Jan 10, 2024 – 00:24:20
  • Adulting and executive function skills (from the In It podcast)
    Jan 2, 2024 – 00:24:48
  • From ADHD perfectionism to empathy and grace (Livingston’s story)
    Dec 26, 2023 – 00:21:59
  • Tackling organization, clutter, and stress with hyperfocus (Wendy’s story)
    Dec 12, 2023 – 00:30:50
  • Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
    Nov 28, 2023 – 00:20:37
  • How to tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns (from the “What Now? A Parent’s Guide” podcast)
    Nov 21, 2023 – 00:08:44
  • “I thought I was just quirky.” Plus, ADHD accommodations at work (Mananya’s story)
    Nov 14, 2023 – 00:27:32
  • ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)
    Oct 31, 2023 – 00:21:19
  • The noisy ADHD brain — plus ADHD and lying (Oliver Vaquer’s story)
    Oct 17, 2023 – 00:26:32
  • The pressure to be productive with ADHD (Dani Donovan’s story!)
    Oct 3, 2023 – 00:29:49
  • What is executive function?
    Sep 19, 2023 – 00:37:31
  • Rejection sensitivity, ADHD drain, and the power of failure (Weston’s story)
    Sep 5, 2023 – 00:27:04
  • Depression, relationships, and the myth of the ADHD “superpower” (Max’s story)
    Aug 22, 2023 – 00:25:50
  • ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
    Aug 8, 2023 – 00:24:15
  • ADHD frustration and anger, plus ADHD and tics (Adam’s story)
    Jul 25, 2023 – 00:23:08
  • ADHD and depression (Josh’s story)
    Jul 11, 2023 – 00:28:11
  • 5 ADHD labels to let go of (50th episode special!)
    Jun 27, 2023 – 00:41:24
  • Being trans with ADHD (Max’s story)
    Jun 13, 2023 – 00:24:58
  • Working mom with ADHD, feeling control over nothing (Cathy Rashidian’s story)
    May 30, 2023 – 00:25:16
  • ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)
    May 16, 2023 – 00:24:48
  • Anxiety, imposter syndrome, and ADHD (Mallory’s story)
    May 2, 2023 – 00:25:13
  • ADHD and eating disorders
    Apr 25, 2023 – 00:28:29
  • Masking ADHD symptoms (René Brooks’ story)
    Apr 18, 2023 – 00:35:20
  • ADHD, sleep apnea, and symptoms beyond the DSM (Roberto’s story)
    Apr 4, 2023 – 00:34:32
  • “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and ADHD
    Mar 28, 2023 – 00:35:47
  • ADHD, doom bags, and squirrels in the head (Shaun’s story)
    Mar 21, 2023 – 00:25:36
Recent Reviews
  • LilMsJSunshine
    Thank you 🙏🏼
    Absolutely incredible, so relatable and glad to know I’m not alone in this world. With ADD it’s easy to feel that way, but I’m so thankful for these podcasts.
  • ChaRuss 320
    Episode 87-Emotional Regulation as a mom
    I just sent this episode to my husband in hopes that he may understand what I go through on a daily basis as a stay at home mom with ADHD of two young boys. This episode made me feel SO SEEN!!! I’ve always thought it was just ME so to hear that it is in fact an ADHD thing and other moms with it have the saaaaame exact issues with emotional regulation and kids, makes me not feel crazy anymore. Recently, I’ve been trying to look into where this comes from and now this has been my AHA! moment 🙏🏼 Thank you so much for this episode and the podcast itself. I don’t feel so alone anymore in this
  • Annessa12
    This show has changed my life.
    I am so thankful to have found this podcast by accident. I was in a shallow place, struggling with all my emotions, failing work, and falling apart. I have suspected I had ADHD, but after being rejected by my primary doctor and then my therapist, I gave up the idea. Until I found this show, every person had described my life and challenges since I was a kid. For the first time, I felt not alone in the world, and this gave me the confidence to push and fight to get diagnosed. I have been waiting to get officially diagnosed, but my therapist made a short quiz, and I came out with pretty high scores. Thank you for your support. Blessings, Vanessa V.
  • cerraeh
    Wow! Talk about enlightening!
    I am so grateful for this podcast and honestly flabbergasted to hear my own life experiences being told through so many other people stories. I didn’t realize how vast the symptoms and qualities of ADHD are and how many divergent qualities I have That I thought were just normal. I discovered ADD and self diagnosed somewhere in my late 30s or early 40s but did not know how or where to get help. thank you for helping me understand it so much better so that now I can start to identify just what kind of help I need now that I’m in my 50s
  • It's Your Girl Jan
    Why do these strangers keep talking about me?!
    Love this podcast. Was diagnosed as an adult only two years ago. When I hear other ADHD-ers’ stories, it feels like strangers have been secretly stalking me my whole life and then talking to each other about all my secret (and public) struggles in a very public forum 😆😆😆 Truly!! It’s INSANE. Insane. And very validating. Thank you so much for doing these!! It’s important and healing.
  • DB NP
    Grateful clinician
    I work with children (and parents!) during the diagnostic and treatment process for ADHD and other related conditions (like learning differences! - thank you “in it!”). I’m grateful to be able to point parents toward a well researched, thoughtful and relatable podcast to help them get acquainted with ADHD. It’s nice to have an option aside from recommending a book and I’ve had a lot of parents come back saying that it’s helped them to understand their child through a new lens. It’s also helpful for me as a clinician to listen to stories of people impacted by ADHD. Thank you! Hoping for lots more awesome content
  • yarncake
    Grateful
    So much of the content I find to understand ADHD seems to be “I was successful and a good student but something didn’t seem right.” My diagnosis is fresh and the successful narrative doesn’t reflect me, someone who always idealized what life could be but hasn’t been able motivate beyond daydreaming. At 46 I finally found out why I spent my life languishing and I finally see myself in a few of these conversations. One thing I would love to hear more of is strategies people use to boost their dopamine since I’m a nursing mama and medication isn’t an option yet. Thank you for sharing the spectrum seen in ADHD!
  • Youstopitryan21206
    Great Great podcast!!
    Anybody that has come in contact with people that they know has ADHD or think they have ADHD this is a podcast you have to listen to. A recommendation however? Since this is a new podcast I would love it if the host could do an episode to educate us upfront on what ADHD is. I think that’s needed instead of going into all the episodes of having people describe it. It’s great getting evidence but it’s piecemeal in every episode. One episode with an expert and someone that actually has it that can explain upfront all the aspects of what this is and how it manifests itself in people. Keep up the great work!! You’re a superhero to so many people by getting this information out there!🙂
  • LBJ1973
    Relatable and Honest
    As an adult with ADHD this podcast is so helpful to feel heard and seen. It makes you feel like you aren’t alone in coping and that you have peers who truly understand the dynamics of ADHD and the moving parts that come with it. Keep up the real work. It helps.
  • Patel Mom
    This is/was my daughter
    Episode 2 spoke so much to me. Tatiana’s story was my aha moment with my daughter who was diagnosed at age 9. She is now 13 and struggling with additional symptoms. Would love to hear teenagers stories. Thank yo for creating this incredible podcast.
  • jib johanson
    Very Acurate
    I’m an almost 30 year old man that was diagnosed at 11. All the experiences I personally had, both as a kid and now adult, we’re highly relatable to this podcast. Highly recommend.
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