The ADHD Channel for Women

The brain is the last frontier of privacy. And you’re the target. | Hyperfocus

Your smartwatch tracks your steps and your pulse. Soon, devices like it could track your brainwaves, and even tell if the wearer is neurodivergent. Brain-monitoring wear

An Emmy winner’s trick for ADHD idea overload (Live show!) | Sorry, I Missed This

We recorded our first-ever live show in front of a studio audience! Emmy Award–winning writer, director, and producer Adam Reid, co-creator of “Tiny Chef,” joined Cate to

ADHD and justice sensitivity

Why do small unfairnesses hit some people so much harder? Dr. J breaks down justice sensitivity: The intense reaction to perceived wrongdoing that’s especially common in

Is your ADHD brain fog actually CDS? | Hyperfocus

Many people with inattentive ADHD feel like something is missing from their diagnosis. That missing piece might be cognitive disengagement syndrome, or CDS: a cluster of

Your ADHD brain loves a good argument. Here’s why that’s a problem.

Ever notice your ADHD brain gets a little too excited during an argument? Like you’re not even mad anymore, you’re just... having a really good time being right? Yeah. Th

ADHD and living up to potential

“You’re not living up to your potential.” If those words have haunted you, you’re not alone — and the story you’ve been telling yourself about why might be wrong. Dr. J

Why money fights are never really about money | Sorry, I Missed This

Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in relationships — and for people with ADHD, it comes with an extra layer of shame most people don’t talk about. Cate sit

ADHD and avoidance

Does replying to a text feel harder than it should? Or do you struggle when someone reminds you to do something you were already planning to do? In this episode, Dr. J br

What the rise of fidget toys means for neurodivergence | Hyperfocus

Fidget toys, like NeeDohs, are sold out and  banned in classrooms. Journalist Anna North joins us to unpack how fidget toys went from gag gifts to a generational obsessio

Parentification: The hidden pattern in ADHD relationships | Sorry, I Missed This

Ever feel like you’re the “parent” in your relationship — managing everything while your partner just... coasts? You’re not alone. And it’s not just you being controlling

ADHD and the boredom spiral

Boredom isn’t just annoying for ADHD brains. It can feel unbearable, even painful. Dr. J breaks down the real science behind why: dopamine sensitivity, warped time percep

ADHD and impulse control: The science behind why willpower fails | Sorry, I Missed This

Does ADHD really mean poor self-control? Or is that the myth that’s been making everything harder?  Dr. Polaris Koi is a philosopher who studies ADHD and self-regulation

ADHD and family vacations: Why you can’t relax

Family vacations are supposed to be fun. So why do they feel like a project you can’t stop managing? If you have ADHD, travel is basically a multi-day test of your execu

ADHD and perimenopause: Why your symptoms are suddenly worse

If your ADHD symptoms have spiked out of nowhere, perimenopause might be the culprit. Estrogen plays a direct role in dopamine regulation. When it fluctuates, your focus,

Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps) | Hyperfocus

If you have ADHD, you’re probably exhausted — and there’s a real neurological reason for it. Sleep expert Marlee Boyle, co-founder of Sleep Works, joins us to explain why

Why neurodivergent women can’t stop reading smut and romantasy | Sorry, I Missed This

Did you know that women with ADHD consume explicit fiction at dramatically higher rates than neurotypical women — and there’s a neurological reason? Dr. Erika Miley is a

ADHD, AuDHD, and social skills: Why you feel like too much and not enough

Do you feel like too much in social situations — and somehow also not enough? Socializing with ADHD or AuDHD can feel like a minefield. There are the impulsive comments.

I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

Today’s episode is a crossover with Understood’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box. Host Jessica Shaw interviewed Rae about something she rarely discusses on Hyperfo

ADHD, AuDHD, and self-diagnosis: Is it valid? | Sorry, I Missed This

Is ADHD self-diagnosis valid? According to clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer, that’s the wrong question entirely. When access to diagnosis is limited by cost, in

ADHD and self-harm: Why people with ADHD are at greater risk

Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and suicide. ADHD doesn’t cause self-harm, but the research is clear: People with ADHD — especially women and girls — a