ADHD Experts Podcast

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625- ADHD Kids Are Awesome: Penn & Kim Holderness on Celebrating Brain Differences Oct 20, 2026

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Penn and Kim Holderness chat candidly about discussing ADHD and brain differences with children in an empowering way; Kim's late diagnosis during perimenopause; and the inspiration behind their newest children's book Get It Done & Have Fun!

Resources: ADHD in Children

Free Download: Proven Homework Help for Kids with ADHD
Read: This Sample Schedule May Save Your Sanity
Read: Nudge, Don't Nag: 9 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Do Well
Read: What Parents Misunderstand About Executive Function

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624- How to Manage Explosive Behavior in the Moment: An Action Plan for Parents Oct 13, 2026

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Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., explains what's happening in your child's brain and nervous system during moments of dysregulation — and shares a clear action plan to respond with confidence and help your child build lasting emotional regulation.

Resources: Explosive Behavior in Children

Free Download: How Teachers Can Manage Common ADHD Behaviors
Read: 5 Academic Challenges Rooted in ADHD Executive Dysfunction
Read: Impulse Control Strategies for School and Home
Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #624 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/explosive-behavior-plan-for-parents/

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623- AI for ADHD Brains at Work: New Ways to Support Executive Function Oct 06, 2026

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Diann Wingert offers a practical, hype-free framework for using AI as an executive function support. Learn which tasks AI handles well, and which ones it doesn't. She also addresses important questions about privacy, accuracy, and over-reliance.

Resources: AI for ADHD

Free Download: Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD "Brain Blueprint"
Read: How to Use AI for ADHD: Prompts to Streamline Your Daily Life
Read: AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You
Read: 26 Questions to Reveal Your Career Match

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #623 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/ai-tools-for-work-adhd/

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622- A Self-Advocacy Guide for Students with ADHD: Training for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches Sep 29, 2026

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https://www.additudemag.com/parent-teacher-collaboration-strategies-school-adhd/?src=podcastBrooke Schnittman discusses the self-awareness, executive function, and emotional regulation skills required for self-advocacy; why telling a student to "just speak up" rarely works — and shares practical ways to help students understand and communicate their learning needs.

Resources: ADHD and Self-Advocacy

Free Download: Fight for Your Child's Rights at School: A Checklist
Read: 7 Reasons Why You Need to Advocate More Than Other Parents
Read: Student-Tested, Teacher-Approved: Best Classroom Supports for ADHD
Read: Metacognition: Size Up the Situation

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #622 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/self-advocacy-guide-adhd-students/

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621- How Gut Health Impacts ADHD Symptoms: New Insights on Food, Microbes, and Inflammation Sep 22, 2026

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ADHD is considered a brain-based condition, but the brain is in constant contact with the gut, nervous system, and more. Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas explains this wider body-brain connection, as well as how to make ADHD-friendly food choices.

Resources: ADHD Gut Brain Connection

Free Download: Guide to ADHD Brain Food: What to Eat, What to Avoid
Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
Read: 5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains
Read: The Future of ADHD Research: Promising Frontiers

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #621 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-gut-brain-connection/

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620- ADHD and Inflammatory and Immune System Disorders: Exploring Links and Risks Sep 15, 2026

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Join Beth Krone, Ph.D., to learn about the growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions, from asthma to food or skin allergies, and how to present a clear picture to medical providers.

Resources: Inflammatory Disorders and ADHD

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #620 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/inflammatory-disorders-adhd-immune-system/

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619- Potential Over Problems: Reimagining School for Students with ADHD and Learning Differences Sep 08, 2026

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Khara Schonfeld, Ph.D., teaches parents how to shift from a deficit-based to a strengths-based mindset when talking about your child; how to help teachers connect learning to your child's interests; how to prepare your child to advocate for their own needs at school; and more.

Resources: Student-Centered Learning

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #619 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/student-centered-learning/

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This episode is also brought to you by LMNT. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/additude.

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.

618- ADHD Time Blindness and Prioritization Help for Middle and High School Students Sep 01, 2026

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Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., discusses the four time-blindness modes and what they look like in daily life; how time blindness can affect academics, relationships, and sense of self; how to respond in supportive ways; and about strategies to support stronger time awareness.

Resources: Time Blindness for Students with ADHD

Free Download: 11 Tips for Redirecting Focus
Read: How ADHD Warps Time Perception: Strategies to Stop Wasting and Start Managing Time
Q&A: How Can I Teach My Teen to "See" Time?
Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #618 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-time-blindness-prioritization-teens/

This episode is also 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.

617- Recognizing ADHD in Women and Older Adults: Differentiating and Diagnosing Mature Symptoms Aug 25, 2026

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Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions.

Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults

Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis"
Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #617 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-older-adults-differentiating-diagnosis-adhd/

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.

616- ADHD Treatment and Substance Use Problems: The Latest Research on Stimulants & SUD Aug 18, 2026

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Brooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more.

Resources: ADHD and Substance Use

Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD?
Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD
Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts
Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/

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.

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