I Have ADHD Podcast

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451 BITESIZE | Is ADHD Genetic or Caused by Trauma? A Neuroscientist Explains Oct 29, 2026

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450 ADHD vs. Trauma: A Neuroscientist Explains What Really Causes ADHD Oct 27, 2026

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Is ADHD genetic, or could childhood trauma be responsible for some of what we're experiencing?

This week, I'm joined by cognitive neuroscientist and author Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz for a fascinating conversation about the science behind ADHD—and some of the questions I've been wrestling with personally.

We're digging into what it means for ADHD to be polygenic, why ADHD is NOT a new condition, and what research tells us about the relationship between genetics and early childhood trauma.

We also explore why so many adults with ADHD grew up feeling misunderstood, how dysfunctional family systems can impact neurodivergent people, and whether rejection sensitivity is something we're born predisposed to or something shaped by our experiences.

Ludovico also shares his own late-diagnosis journey, the grief that followed, and how he learned to stop forcing himself into environments that weren't working for his brain.

If you've ever questioned where your ADHD comes from—or wondered how much of your experience is ADHD versus trauma—this conversation is for you.

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449 BITESIZE | ADHD? Stop Trying to Do Everything Yourself! Oct 22, 2026

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448 Why ADHDers Sabotage Their Own Success Oct 20, 2026

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What if you're not actually afraid of failing…you're afraid of succeeding?

My book, You're Not in Trouble, is officially out in the UK, and I should be feeling on top of the world, right?

Well…not exactly. 😂

Instead, I'm feeling vulnerable, uncomfortable, and honestly? A little desperate to hide from everyone.

In this episode, I'm getting REAL about why success can feel so terrifying for adults with ADHD.

We're talking about self-sabotage, rejection sensitivity, imposter syndrome, and why our brains sometimes prefer the familiarity of failure over the uncertainty of success.

I'm sharing how I've been navigating the discomfort of putting my work into the world, why I nearly sabotaged my own celebration, and how self-compassion is helping me keep going instead of running away.

If you've ever gotten close to something you've wanted and suddenly felt the urge to quit, hide, or blow it all up, this episode is for you.

You can do hard things AND be kind to yourself along the way.

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447 BITESIZE | Improve ADHD For FREE Oct 15, 2026

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446 You Can’t Productivity-Hack Your Way Out of Overwhelm (Do THIS Instead!) Oct 13, 2026

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If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: you’re overwhelmed, so you make a giant list, try to get more productive, and tell yourself you’ll feel better once you finally catch up.

Except…you never actually catch up.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why overwhelm is not a productivity problem. It’s a mismatch between what your ADHD brain can realistically carry and what you believe you should be able to carry.

I’m walking you through my entire STOP Method for moving through overwhelm: See what’s happening, Take the pressure off, Open up to what you need, and then Proceed one step at a time.

We’re talking about self-compassion, emotional regulation, asking for support, saying no, understanding your actual capacity, and why productivity comes LAST.

If you’ve been trying to work your way out of overwhelm, I want you to try something different.

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445 BITESIZE | Is It ADHD—or Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? Oct 08, 2026

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444 When They Don’t Believe Your ADHD Diagnosis Oct 06, 2026

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Have you ever told someone you have ADHD…only for them to question whether you really do?

In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when our diagnoses, experiences, emotions, and even our own understanding of ourselves are repeatedly invalidated.

I recently learned about traumatic invalidation—when your environment repeatedly communicates that your emotions, experiences, or characteristics are unreasonable, unacceptable, or wrong. And WOW did this hit home.

For so many of us with ADHD, being questioned about our diagnosis isn’t an isolated experience. It lands on top of years of being told we’re too sensitive, lazy, dramatic, not trying hard enough, or just need to “apply ourselves.”

We’re talking about validation, self-trust, why you may constantly feel like you have to defend yourself, and how to decide who is safe enough to receive your vulnerability.

Most importantly: your diagnosis and lived experience are not up for a vote.

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443 BITESIZE | Why You Always Feel Behind With ADHD Oct 01, 2026

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442 Hey ADHDer, You’re Not Bad at Boundaries. You’re Ignoring Your Limits. Sep 29, 2026

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What if the problem isn’t that you need better boundaries…but that you keep pretending you don’t have limits?

In this coaching conversation, I’m talking with Claire, a children’s book illustrator who has spent years saying yes to too much, working nights and weekends, relying on hyperfocus to get everything done, and eventually burning herself out.

We unpack why ADHD hyperfocus isn’t always the “superpower” people make it out to be—and how constantly overriding your own capacity can cost you your health, relationships, creativity, and trust in yourself.

We also talk about the beliefs we inherit from our families about work, success, money, and rest—and what it looks like to consciously break the agreements that no longer serve us.

If you’re constantly overcommitting now and assuming Future You will somehow figure it out, this conversation is for you.

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