Grandma Has ADHD
Episodes
Episode 69 - Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop Spinning & Start Winning with Coach Ryan Mayer
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does ADHD look like when it’s not the stereotype — and how does it impact work, family, and daily life across generations?In this candid and ...
Episode 68 - ADHD & Aging: Understanding Depression and Suicide Risk in Seniors
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when ADHD goes undiagnosed or misunderstood for decades — especially in older adults, veterans, and first responders? In this powerful ...
Episode 67 - Stop Doing Life on Hard Mode: The Truth About High-Functioning ADHD
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your lifelong “drive,” perfectionism, and success were actually camouflage for undiagnosed ADHD?In this validating episode, Jami sits down...
Episode 66 - Join our "Sparkler Society" - Be Bright. Be Bold. Belong.
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the struggles you’ve carried for decades weren’t personal failures — but undiagnosed ADHD finally coming into focus?In this warm, funny,...
Episode 65 - ADHD and Dating: Why People With ADHD End Up in Toxic Relationships?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the chaos in your relationships wasn’t your fault — but a pattern your ADHD brain was wired to fall into?In this powerful and honest conve...
Episode 64 - What happens when you are in a room filled with 1000 ADHD adults?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you spend three days surrounded by people who think like you, feel like you, and totally get your brain?In this solo episode of Gran...
Episode 63 - How about an "Exercise Snack?"
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the constant overwhelm, racing thoughts, late-night wide-awake brain, or “why is this so hard for me?” moments weren’t personal failures...
Episode 62 - The Future Hasn’t Been Written Yet
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the overwhelm, decision fatigue, clutter struggles, and “why can’t I just get started?” moments you’ve carried for decades weren’t c...
Episode 61 - ADHD or Perimenopause? The Hidden Symptoms Women Miss for Decades
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the brain fog, memory slips, overwhelm, and emotional ups and downs you’ve blamed on “getting older”…weren’t aging at all?In this ep...
Episode 60 - “This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD”
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one book could finally make sense of your lifelong struggles with clutter, focus, or follow-through?In this special solo episode of Grandma Ha...
Episode 59 - Crisis Doesn't Make an Appointment: A Conversation with a Care Navigator on Why We Need to Pay Attention to "Not Now"
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning?In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits do...
Episode 58 - This Boomer is a Technology Tutor
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest life reinvention happens after retirement?In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Joyce F...
Episode 57 - Gen Z and ADHD
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when ADHD runs in the family—but each generation experiences it completely differently?In this candid and often hilarious episode of Gr...
Episode 56 - This Explains So Much: Jami Shapiro & Charna Kinneberg on ADHD, Dyslexia, and Self-Acceptance
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if finally understanding your brain didn’t mean changing who you are—but celebrating how you’re wired?In this heartfelt episode of Grandma ...
Episode 55 – What is Care Management and How Can It Help Someone With ADHD?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if growing older didn’t mean slowing down—but stepping into a more vibrant, intentional life?In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, h...
Episode 54 – The Hidden Power of Asking for Help with ADHD
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to thriving with ADHD isn’t about more discipline—but about asking for help in the right way?In this eye-opening episode of Gra...
Episode 53 - ADHD or Alzheimer's? Why The Symptoms Can Look So Alike
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the memory lapses you thought were early-onset Alzheimer’s were actually ADHD hiding in plain sight? In this eye-opening episode of Grandma ...
Episode 52 - This Grandma is on a Mission to Provide Comfort for Travelers and Show Young Women Anything is Possible
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if ADHD could actually be the reason behind your resilience, creativity, or even your perfectionism? In this powerful episode o...
Episode 51 - Wound Care Expert "You Need to be the Bigger Person for Yourself and Ask for Help"
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does wound care have to do with ADHD? A lot more than you might think. In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcome...
Episode 50 - The Clutter Between Us: How ADHD Awareness Healed My Mother and My Relationship
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 50th episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with a very special guest—her mom, Vicki—for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation...
Episode 49 - The Pressure to be “Perfect”
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening and heartfelt episode, Jami Shapiro welcomes healthcare professional, patient advocate, and fellow ADHDer Kayva Jha for a conversa...
Episode 48 - The Next Room (Grief, ADHD & Finding Peace in Midlife)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving and unexpected episode, Jami sits down with Jane Asher Reaney—radio personality, author of The Next Room, and a new member of ...
Episode 47 - How to Make Marriage Work When You Have ADHD?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt follow-up episode, Jami welcomes back her cousin and therapist Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon for another deep dive into how ADHD impacts re...
Episode 46 - Chaos and Caffeine (Can ADHD Awareness Break Generational Trauma?)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jami sits down with fellow ADHD podcaster and mom, Danielle Kelly, host of Chaos and Caffeine. Together,...
Episode 45 - Did MY Grandma Have ADHD - Jami interivews her cousin Dr. Jane
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Jami welcomes her cousin and longtime family therapist, Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon. With decades of experience i...
Episode 44 - Your Brain Needs a Different Plan
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and empowering episode, host Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Christine Kotik for a conversation centered on something many rarel...
Episode 43 – Acceptance is a Beautiful Thing
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and relatable episode, host Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Julia Rice for a candid conversation about discovering ADHD late...
Episode 42 – Grandma Rides a Motorcycle and Being Young at Heart
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively and relatable episode about ADHD in grandmothers over 50, host Jami Shapiro chats with ADHD coach and adventurous grandma, Mide Emans. ...
Episode 41 – Beyond Stimulants: Holistic Health Strategies for Aging with ADHD
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, host Jami Shapiro talks with Dr. Erica Oberg—ADHD advocate, integrative medicine expert,...
Episode 40 – When Moving Feels Impossible: ADHD and the Overwhelm of Life Transitions
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, we dive into ADHD challenges and move management, exploring how both intersect to make moving, decluttering, and ...
Episode 39 – I Finally Have Permission to Be ME. Lisa Shares the Impact of Her Late Life Diagnosis
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro dives into the often overlooked topic of ADHD in adults over 50. She is joined by Lisa B, a 67-...
Episode 38 – Alice Reiter Feld Schpilkas in the Touchas
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Grandma Has ADHD,' host Jami Shapiro discusses ADHD in seniors and its impact on organization, task initiation, and time...
Episode 37 – Executive Function Coach, Sarah Kesty Your Brain is a Factory Not a Warehouse
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes executive function coach and ADHD expert @Sarah for an eye-opening conversation about ...
Episode 36 – It's Never Too Late: David Giwerc on ADHD Discovery, Coaching, and Thriving at Any Age
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Jami sits down with David Giwerc, MCC—pioneer of ADHD coaching, founder of the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA), and a relentless...
Episode 35 - Embracing ADHD: Self-Compassion, Boundaries & Community
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro welcomes Kara Cruz, LMFT, PMH-C—a licensed psychotherapist specializing in women’s men...
Episode 34 - Bridging Generations: How Grandparents Can Be Powerful Allies for ADHD Kids
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode, Jami sits down with Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, parenting coach, author, and the founder of PTS Coaching. Cindy brin...
Episode 33 - This Grandpa is the poster child for ADHD which helped him write Strategic Planning for the Golden Years
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply insightful episode, Jami is joined by Will Holditch, author of Strategic Planning for the Golden Years, entrepreneur, father of eight, ...
Episode 32 - Put the Stick Down: Parenting Emerging Adults and Embracing ADHD with Elaine Taylor-Klaus
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down with globally recognized ADHD thought leader and coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus, co-founder of...
Episode 31 - Wise Squirrels & The Root Down: Embracing ADHD with Dave Delaney
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with motivational speaker, author, and fellow ADHD late-bloomer Dave Delaney of the W...
Episode 30 - How Age And ADHD Create The Perfect Storm For Scammers
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very different but incredibly important episode of Grandma Has ADHD, we step outside our usual ADHD focus for a powerful conversation that imp...
Episode 29 - Priscilla Davis: How an ADHDer Conquered Her Overwhelm and Tackled Her Paperwork Monster
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, guest Priscilla Davis shares her personal journey with ADHD, recounting her struggles with organization, time man...
Episode 28 - Judith Rosen: Finding Balance with Uncertainty, Anxiety, & ADHD
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro discusses the intersection of ADHD and anxiety with licensed clinical social worker and expert ...
Episode 27 - Revolutionizing Senior Care: Scott Mendell's Mission and ADHD Journey
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes Scott Mendell, founder and managing partner of Red Bear Care in Houston, Texas. They d...
Episode 26 - Sharing Discomfort: A Candid Conversation on Rejection When Plans Fall Through
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like rejection stings more than it should? You’re not alone. In this special episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro explores Rejec...
Episode 25 - Julie Potiker on Mindfulness and Marriage to MacGyver
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro welcomes Julie Potiker, a mindfulness and self-compassion expert, about ADHD, aging, and the power o...
Episode 24 - Never Too Late For Lightbulbs: ADHD Coach and Thought Leader Jeff Copper
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes ADHD coach and thought leader Jeff Copper to explore how ADHD presents in older adults...
Episode 23 - From Courtroom to Coaching: Elle's ADHD Journey
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami speaks with ADHD coach and keynote speaker Elle O'Flaherty. Elle shares her journey from being a high-a...
Episode 22 - How to Find Pleasure Without a Partner
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Valentine’s week episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes back Coach Diane D for Part 2 of their discussion. This tim...
Episode 21 - Spicing Up Your Sex Life
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down with Coach Diane D., a registered therapist, ADHD coach, and certified sexuality coach. They discu...
Episode 20 - Three Generations of ADHD
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special birthday episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro is joined by two very important guests—her oldest child, Will, and her mothe...
Episode 19 - Thank You, Oprah! How Daytime TV Led to an ADHD Diagnosis at 36
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Judith Rosen, a licensed clinical social worker with ADHD and a wealth of lived ...
Episode 18 - What's a Squirtle and Other Life Lesson From an ADHD Grandma Who's Come Out of Retirement Three Times
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jami welcomes Wilma Fellman, a counselor, author, and expert in career and life transitions, to discuss the often-overlooked top...
Episode 17: Why Hitting the Pause Button is so Important
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jami sits down with ADHD coach Corie Wightlin to discuss her personal ADHD journey, the power of mindfulness, and how seniors and the...
Episode 16 - Tacking One of Your Most Important Possessions: Photos
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jami Shapiro speaks with Cathi Nelson, the visionary CEO and founder of The Photo Managers, the world's leading educational comm...
Episode 15 - Perfect is the Enemy of Done: Setting Intentions for 2025
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode, host Jami Shapiro opens up about her experiences with ADHD and shares her thoughts on embracing a new year with kindness...
Episode 14 - This 76-year-old outlasted me
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami welcomes special guest Heidi Eagleton, a 76-year-old trailblazer who has lived an extraordinary li...
Episode 13 - Preparing for End of Life with Dr. Daniella Karidi
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro is joined by Dr. Daniella Karidi, an ADHD coach and transition specialist, to discuss an often-...
Episode 12 - Holiday Visits & Hidden Clues: Reading Between the Lines at Grandma's House
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jami Shapiro speaks with Janai Quintana, MSW, CMC, CDP an Aging Life Care Manager from Aging Focused, about supporting seniors and their families...
Episode 11 - Retirement and ADHD
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jami Shapiro speaks with Dr. Daniella Karidi, ADHD coach and founder of ADHD Time. Together, they explore the unique challenges and opportunities...
Episode 10 - Why ADHD Might Be Harder For Women
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jami Shapiro is joined by Barb Hubbard, a time management coach and ADHD specialist, to discuss navigating life with ADHD, especially for older w...
Episode 9 - Alan P. Brown ADD Crusher
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD may affect as much as 10% of the population and 80% of adults are undiagnosed. Host Jami Shapiro welcomes Alan P. Brown, ADHD coach, TEDx speaker...
Episode 8 - When You Can't Change The Past
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jami Shapiro sits down with Dr. Joe Casciani, founder of the Living to 100 Club, to explore positive aging and finding purpose in later life, eve...
Episode 7 - Resilience
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jami Shapiro, welcomes Dr. Ken Druck, an expert in family psychology, resilience, and aging. Together, they dive into what it means to live resilientl...
Episode 6 - ADHD Coach Discusses Being a Hunter in Farmer's World
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jami and Justin welcomed ADHD coach Ian Wahlert to discuss the unique experiences of adults with ADHD, particularly in later life. Ian shares his pers...
Episode 5 - Hacks from a Psychologist
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jami speaks with Dr. Joel Lazar, a licensed psychologist with ADHD, to discuss practical tips for managing ADHD as an adult. Dr. Lazar shares his pers...
Episode 4 - Still Distracted After All These Years
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jami speaks with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, clinical psychologist and ADHD expert, about her latest book Still Distracted After All These Years, the only av...
Episode 3 - Meet the “OG” Original Grandma
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jami and Justin welcome Jami’s mother, Vicki, who shares her experiences as a senior who recently discovered her ADHD. They discuss the challenges a...
Episode 2 - Boredom is Our Kryptonite
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jami and Justin dive deeper into ADHD traits and how they impact daily life, especially for older adults. They discuss the challenges...
Episode 1 - Meet the Hosts of Grandma Has ADHD
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 1 Part 1 of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, hosted by Jami Shapiro and Justin Shepherd. This episode begins with a fun "This or ...
The Rumination and How We Got HERE!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jami Shapiro shares the behind-the-scenes story of the unexpected challenges and setbacks that led to the delay of the podcast launch, originally...