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.

7 DE JAN.

3 generations of ADHD…and masking (Zoe Plotnick’s story)

At 14, Zoe Plotnick told her mom, “My brain’s broken.” Zoe wanted an ADHD evaluation, but her mom discouraged it, pointing to Zoe’s good grades. Zoe was eventually diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She also learned that her mom was hiding her own ADHD all along. Now Zoe, who’s a teacher, is unpacking the ADHD stigma that her family has carried for generations. And she’s advocating for her daughter who, in a twist of fate, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 14 — the same age Zoe was when she tried to get evaluated the first time.

17min
24/12/2024

ADHD or OCD? (Julianna Broadwater’s story)

For years, Julianna Broadwater’s therapist suggested looking into ADHD. But Julianna resisted. She had a past diagnosis of OCD, so she attributed her challenges to that. Plus she was the primary breadwinner in the family, so how could she have ADHD? Then Julianna tried ADHD medication, and her thinking completely changed. The impulsive, intrusive thoughts that would pop into her head started to lessen. It was easy to swat them away like flies, instead of dropping everything to focus on them. Julianna was diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic. Hear about her OCD misdiagnosis, and how the symptoms she thought were her OCD actually stemmed from ADHD.

19min
10/12/2024

The ADHD failure cycle (Jared Robson’s story)

Growing up, Jared Robson got so sick of failing that he decided, “trying isn’t for me.” Jared got into trouble all the time and bounced around different high schools. He eventually graduated high school but admits that that might not have happened if his family weren’t so well-off. Now, Jared’s a stay-at-home dad and thriving as a college student taking courses online (He has a 4.0 GPA!). Jared and Laura talk about the “hyperactive little boy” stereotype. Listen as he describes his quest to find stillness and how he thinks of the ADHD failure cycle today.

29min
26/11/2024

AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)

After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance of community when you have ADHD. Sam is a social entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate. She’s also the founder and director of ADHD Girls, an award-winning social impact organization that helps neurodivergent girls succeed.

29min
12/11/2024

Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds’ story)

In school, a teacher made Rakia Reynolds push her desk all the way to the principal’s office for getting in trouble. Rakia had undiagnosed ADHD. She was energetic, creative, and the class clown. Rakia is now a businesswoman and creative leader with diagnosed ADHD — a diagnosis that she never shared publicly… until now. Hear from Rakia, the founder and executive director of Skai Blue Media, on why she shied away from talking about her ADHD until now. Did a level of success make it feel safer to talk about? And if so, what can we learn from that?

26min
29/10/2024

What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story)

Em Schulz thought they were just lazy growing up. Years later, after discovering that not everyone’s TikTok was full of ADHD tips that “weirdly work,” they realized they might have ADHD. Em is a paranormal investigator (aka ghost hunter) and co-host of the “And That’s Why We Drink” podcast. Em and Laura chat about ghosts and ghosting, as in ghosting relationships — a not uncommon ADHD behavior. And Em shares their take on whether people believe less in ghosts or ADHD.

26min
15/10/2024

When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story)

Growing up as a Black girl with undiagnosed ADHD, Kayla Sanders learned very early that getting into trouble was not an option. Kayla was imaginative, playful, and extremely bright. She was also hyperactive, which was occasionally mistaken for disobedience. One incident in particular in the first grade left a lasting mark on Kayla. From then on out, Kayla did everything she could to avoid causing trouble for her hard-working, loving mom. She pushed down her hyperactivity and masked her symptoms for years. Then, during the pandemic, Kayla was finally diagnosed with ADHD. Join Kayla and host Laura Key’s chat on ADHD and masking, and the added pressure that comes from racial bias.

25min
01/10/2024

Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story)

Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn’t until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized just how much ADHD affected her. Patricia now hosts the “Motherhood in ADHD” podcast. Join Patricia and host Laura Key as they talk about managing emotions with ADHD. Patricia explains the concept of “raging” — that moment when you go from 99 to 100 and emotions boil over. She also shares strategies that can help.

30min

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Introducing ADHD Aha!

Welcome to “ADHA Aha!,” a podcast where people share the single moment when it finally clicked that they — or someone they know — has ADHD. Laura Key is not only the host but also someone who had her own ADHD “aha” moment. Tune in to hear about the unexpected, emotional, and even funny ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults.

23/09/2021

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09/12/2024

corgirulz

Adhd is so hard sometimes. Like sometimes I just hate the fact I have friends because it’s just so hard for me to like keep both myself and them happy and like I just feel like it would be so much easier to just push everyone away but noooooo because I'm too social >:( and then there’s the over sensory mixed with mood swings and mental breakdown and you have a big mushy wet crying pile of me. Not to mention the kids in my class are so annoying because there’s this one girl who when ever I get a little silly or just become goofy with my friends she’s all like “oh have you taken your meds?” Because sometimes I forget to take my adhd med at home so I need to take them in school. In front of my whole class. Who are mostly nurotypical. Oh and you wanna know who gets in trouble for forgetting to take their meds? Not my dad, but me. Like sir I’m 11, it’s not my job your the parent. I guess adhd is okay sometimes because it doesn’t leave any affects of coffee or coke. Like I don’t go jumping off the walls. I have a good imagination. Have a good day
Thank you 🙏🏼

12/10/2024

LilMsJSunshine

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.
Episode 87-Emotional Regulation as a mom

01/10/2024

ChaRuss 320

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
This show has changed my life.

21/06/2024

Annessa12

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.

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.