Episode 57 – Adulting with ADHD

About this episode

Lori and LJ Gamble discuss navigating life after a late ADHD diagnosis, exploring emotional stages, misconceptions, and practical strategies for thriving with ADHD.

#WorkMomSays Adulting with ADHD is a candid look at navigating life after a late ADHD diagnosis. Lori and guest LJ Gamble discuss the emotional rollercoaster of discovering ADHD as an adult, common misconceptions, and practical strategies for working with—not against—your brain’s wiring. The conversation offers insights and resources for anyone who suspects they might have ADHD or wants to better understand its impact. Themes discussed in this episode The emotional stages of finding out you have ADHD as an adult, from relief to regret to acceptance. How ADHD symptoms show up beyond childhood hyperactivity—affecting focus, impulsivity, emotions, and even money habits. Why high-functioning, high-performing adults often go undiagnosed, and what unique challenges they face. Tools, resources, and everyday hacks for thriving with ADHD: therapy, coaching, medication, accountability partners, books, and digital supports. Episode Highlights Time-stamped inflection points from the show 00:12 – Lori & LJ Discover Their Adult ADHD: Lori opens up about receiving her ADHD diagnosis in her late 50s, while LJ shares her experience with childhood diagnosis and how both reframed years of…

People in this episode

Host: Lori

Guest: LJ Gamble

Topics covered

• ADHD diagnosis
• emotional stages of ADHD
• impact on relationships
• high-functioning adults
• strategies for thriving with ADHD

Keywords

• adult ADHD
• emotional rollercoaster
• misconceptions about ADHD
• ADHD strategies
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Products: therapy, coaching, medication, accountability partners, books, digital supports

Books & works: Adulting with ADHD, #WorkMomSays Adulting with ADHD, Work Mom Says

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