ADHD Experts Podcast

What are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision. Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up. Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel? Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #611 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-adhd-brain-science/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Gaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it. Resources: Workplace Bullying Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work Access the video and slides for podcast episode #609 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gaslighting-workplace-bullying/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., discusses the hormonal shifts that take place before and during this stage, how perimenopause specifically affects women with ADHD, and what you can do to ease perimenopause symptoms. Resources: Perimenopause and ADHD Free Download: Free Guide to Hormones & ADHD in Women Read: Let's Talk About Perimenopause and ADHD Read: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms in Disparate Ways Read: Perimenopause Problems: How Changing Hormones Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms Access the video and slides for podcast episode #607 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-perimenopause/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Molly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty. Resources: ADHD and Puberty Free Download: Menstrual Cycle Workbook Read: ADHD and the Turbulence of Puberty Read: Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD Read: ADHD in Women and Girls: Why Female Symptoms Slip Through Diagnostic Cracks Access the video and slides for podcast episode #605 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/puberty-girls-adhd-mental-health/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join Alan P. Brown to understand why adults with ADHD are more likely than our neurotypical peers to struggle with poor self-image, and learn how to let go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination to get things done. ADHD and Self Esteem: Resources Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoods Read: 25 Positive Affirmations That Uplift ADHD Brains Read: "What Happens When We Begin Logging Tiny Wins" Read: Self-Sabotage and ADHD: Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #593 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-self-esteem-perfectionism-people-pleasing/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Caren Magill explains why ADHD brains get stuck in the cycle of big dreams → quick burnout → self-blame, and how to shift to identity-based goals you can actually reach and sustain through micro-steps, scaffolding, and other practical tools and supports. ADHD and Goals: Resources Resource Center: A New Year Guide for ADHD Brains Download: January 2026 Calendar of Small Steps Read: How to Forge Stick-With-It-Habits Read: 40 Brilliant Neurodivergent Life Hacks Access the video and slides for podcast episode #591 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/new-year-resolution-ideas-goals-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Many adults with ADHD say they have trouble staying in touch, reading social cues, and managing their emotions. Amy Kempe, LPC, shares practical ways to build stronger, more rewarding relationships that feel balanced and authentic. ADHD and Friendship: Resources Free Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD, According to Our Readers Read: How to Make Friends — and Keep Them Read: 6 Ways to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Access the video and slides for podcast episode #589 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-friendship-how-to-make-friends/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.