559- Unmasking the Pain: Easing Rejection Sensitivity for Black Women with ADHD
Diane Miller, Psy.D., M.Ed., explores the compounded impact of rejection sensitivity and double-masking (the survival strategy of suppressing both ADHD symptoms and aspects of cultural identity to avoid judgment or rejection) for Black women with ADHD. RSD and ADHD in Black Women: Additional Resources Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: How ADHD Ignites RSD: Meaning & Medication Solutions Read: Rejection Sensitivity Is Worse for Girls and Women with ADHD Read: “I Could Have Been Myself for So Much Longer.” Read: Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color Access the video and slides for podcast episode #559 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/unmasking-adhd-rejection-sensitivity-black-women/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. 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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558- ADHD and Puberty: How Hormones Shape Behavior and Mental Health in Adolescents
Paul Mitrani, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the impact of hormones on emotions and mental health during adolescence, explains how puberty affects boys and girls differently, and shares strategies to maintain strong parent-teen relationships. Puberty and Mental Health: Additional Resources Free Download: How Hormones Impact ADHD Symptoms in Women and Girls Read: Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms Watch: How Puberty Aggravates ADHD Symptoms eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD, Part One Access the video and slides for podcast episode #558 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/puberty-and-mental-health-adhd-teens/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. 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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557- Healing from the Impact of Toxic or Emotionally Immature Parents
Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC, discusses the kinds of messages children internalize in emotionally unsupportive environments and the long-term impacts, signs of emotionally immature and narcissistic parenting, and shares self-care practices to begin healing. Healing from Your Past: Additional Resources Read: Are You a Toxic Parent? Read: Why Won’t My Parents Accept My ADHD Diagnosis? Read: How to Set Boundaries with Family From Readers: “What I Wish My Parents Had Known...” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #557 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotionally-immature-parents-healing/ This episode is sponsored 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.
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556- Understanding AuDHD Burnout: How Neurodivergent Masking Sparks Stress, Exhaustion
Amy Marschall, Psy.D., discusses why autistic people mask, and how this leads to stress and burnout; how to identify warning signs of burnout (and how this differs from depression and other mental health issues); and shares strategies to prevent or recover from burnout. AuDHD: Additional Resources Take This Self-Test: Autism in Women Read: AuDHD — An Overview Read: “A Living Contradiction”: The AuDHD Experience Read: ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence Are Coming Into Focus Access the video and slides for podcast episode #556 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/autistic-burnout-adhd-masking/ 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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555- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 4/25/25
Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 4/25/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions eBook for Parents: The ADHD Positive Parenting Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #555 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-help-live-solve-my-problem/ 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.
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.