MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel
Episodes
Hyperfocus: ADHD meds at risk? Unpacking the new executive order, DEA proposal
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD medications have been in the news a lot lately, especially stimulants. In this bonus episode of Hyperfocus, host and mental health journalist Ra...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Needing perfect conditions to get started
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself holding off on starting something because you’re waiting for the conditions to be perfect? Do these perfect conditions ever hap...
Sorry, I Missed This: Navigating emotional intimacy with ADHD
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional intimacy is about sharing an emotional connection and presence with yourself and other people. But a lot of ADHD traits, and lived experienc...
ADHD and: Oversharing
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many women with ADHD, oversharing is more than just a social misstep. It’s a response that often feels automatic. And it can be quite difficult ...
Hyperfocus: In on the joke with Emma Willmann
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I’m hyperfocusing not on a topic or a question, but a person: the neurodivergent comedian and actor Emma Willmann. You might...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Staring at a blank screen
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when we start on something important with ADHD, we find ourselves unable to make any real progress on it. This can be really frustrating, bu...
Sorry, I Missed This: Help! I’m in a parentified relationship!
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romantic partners often support and help each other out with different things. And with ADHD in the relationship, there might be some extra support ne...
ADHD and: Shame
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many women with ADHD often feel like they’re constantly fighting against a wave of shame. Whether it’s trying to meet demands at work or in the ho...
Hyperfocus: How to climb out of mental rabbit holes
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, our brains spiral and it seems like there’s nothing we can do about it. This can happen to anyone. Maybe you have an awkward social inte...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Past punishment for ADHD traits
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD traits such as forgetfulness and impulsivity are often viewed as ‘bad behavior’ while growing up. Kids with ADHD might get punished for these...
Sorry, I Missed This: Consensual non-monogamy and ADHD relationships
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monogamous romantic relationships have been seen as the norm for a long time. They’re the kind most commonly represented in the media, often as the ...
ADHD and: Eating
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine sitting down for a meal, but somehow, you can’t quite focus on the food in front of you. You’re either distracted by the things around you...
ADHD Aha!: Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to ADHD creator Jessica McCabe has been the source of many ADHD “aha” moments — so what were her ADHD “aha” moments? Jessica was diagno...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Figuring it out for ourselves
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People with ADHD can be out-of-the-box thinkers and great problem solvers. A lot of people may actually go to them for help solving difficult problems...
ADHD and: Social anxiety
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever spent hours getting ready for a social event, only to feel that same knot of anxiety when it’s time to go? Or maybe you avoid social e...
Hyperfocus: ADHD, addiction, recovery — a yogi’s story
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ADHD, the science says you’re much more likely to have a substance use disorder in your life than someone who’s neurotypical. ADHD br...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: When life throws you off your routine
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People with ADHD can benefit from having routines and systems that help them cope. But, what happens when life comes into play and throws that routine...
Sorry, I Missed This: Reddit reactions — ADHD and romantic relationships!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been called a “manic pixie dream girl” by someone you were dating? Is it hard to remember your partner when they’re not with you? ...
ADHD and: Depression
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many women with ADHD face the constant struggle of ADHD combined with depression. It’s a battle that affects every part of their lives. And the weig...
Hyperfocus: The “devastating” findings of a decades-long ADHD study
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Editor's note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and self-harm. Please take care when listening and skip this one if you need to.Dr. Stephen...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: The myth of ADHD laziness
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wait until the last minute to write a paper, or complete something until it absolutely has to be done? Do you find it almost impossible to star...
Sorry, I Missed This: Oh, Baby! It’s an ADHD pregnancy!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD can impact pregnancy in a number of ways: Higher rate of postpartum depression, hormone surges that affect the brain’s functioning, increased d...
ADHD and: The holiday hustle
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many women feel pressure to create the “perfect” holiday season. From decorating and hosting to gift-giving, all while staying cheerful and calm. ...
Hyperfocus: Neurodiversity initiatives — Branded lip service or real progress?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At work, neurodivergent people face a bunch of different hurdles — stigma, burnout, firings, higher unemployment rates, and more. In recent years, ...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: When shame leads to changing yourself
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a painful experience or received feedback that made you vow to change yourself? Did you swing a bit too far in the other direction? ...
Sorry, I Missed This: ADHD breakups — Impulsive texts and overthinking regrets
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, romantic relationships just don’t work out. And breaking up with someone can be really tough — including having the breakup conversatio...
ADHD and: Time perception
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a scenario some women with ADHD know all too well. Glancing over at the clock after being so immersed in a project or task and realizing that h...
Hyperfocus: “Hope is not a plan.” How to manage ADHD at work
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD can create all kinds of challenges in the workplace. Like a list of infinite things to do and to remember. A busy, ever-changing schedule. And co...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Psychological safety
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can feel more anxiety in some situations than others. Some people and settings may make us more on edge, and others more relaxed. Psychological saf...
Sorry, I Missed This: ADHD and self-advocacy at work
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-advocacy and ADHD workplace disclosure come together in a package. It’s important to know yourself and your values in order to be the best self...
ADHD and: Caffeine
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: A woman with ADHD grabs her morning coffee hoping it will help her tackle the day. But over time she notices that while caffeine offers ...
Hyperfocus: Two lifelong friends, two very different ADHD stories
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rae Jacobson has been friends with Katherine Martinelli since they were 6. In the classroom, they were polar opposites: Katherine, a star student; Rae...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: When ambition doesn’t match output
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever made big plans for the day but ended up doing nothing on that list? The trouble with executive function that comes with ADHD can make pl...
Sorry, I Missed This: Using the Wheel of Consent to understand and express desire with Betty Martin
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consent is an agreement that people reach together. It can get a bit tricky with people-pleasing and black and white thinking — two things that can ...
ADHD and: Hormones
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: As your menstrual cycle approaches, you notice a shift in your mood and focus. One moment you feel productive, clear-headed, and on top ...
Hyperfocus: Did my ADHD make me more likely to have postpartum depression?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rae had heard that there was a link between ADHD and postpartum depression. But with a tiny baby to care for and a life to navigate, she had more pres...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: The downsides of “making it work”
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People may assume that an ADHDer doesn’t struggle with something because it looks easy from the outside. Though they may be feeling challenged, they...
Coming soon: “Hyperfocus” with Rae Jacobson
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey MissUnderstood listeners! We’ve got a new show coming soon to our channel.Hyperfocus is a show that zeroes in on what fascinates us about ADHD, ...
Sorry, I Missed This: ADHD, sensory systems, and communication
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you not notice that you’re hungry until you’re raging? Do you bump into things constantly? These are just two examples of how our sensory syste...
ADHD and: Impulsive spending
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a spur-of-the-moment buy at the mall. A brand new handbag caught your eye and you couldn’t resist buying it. For many women with ADHD, mome...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: When the chaos stops
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People with ADHD sometimes put off doing things because it feels like too much with “everything else” going on. But, when “everything else” st...
Sorry, I Missed This: Resolving conflict with a partner with ADHD
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict can be uncomfortable. But it’s a necessary part of life that can have great outcomes. ADHD often comes with trouble with executive function...
ADHD and: Procrastination
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not uncommon for some women with ADHD to scramble to complete tasks at the last minute despite having ample time to start. This struggle can c...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Impossible expectations for perfect outcomes
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself planning to go above and beyond often? What do you do when a voice you’ve made has gone the wrong way? Perfectionism can come u...
Sorry, I Missed This: Dating with ADHD
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dating is a skill. And like any skill, it takes practice. ADHD can intensify dating challenges. Like, masking to be someone we’re not so the other p...
ADHD and: Time management
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women often juggle multiple roles. From their careers and family duties to even personal goals — all while trying to stay on top of their long to-do...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Identity after an ADHD diagnosis
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After getting an adult ADHD diagnosis, a lot of emotions can come up. And questions about who you are as a person, and what to do next — like, have ...
Sorry, I Missed This: The impact of ADHD on workplace relationships
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace relationships can be challenging for anyone. But for people with ADHD, trouble with working memory, self-control, emotions, and more can mak...
ADHD and: Rejection sensitivity
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine receiving a “no,” to an idea you’ve shared in a meeting. Instead of brushing it off, you become overwhelmed with thoughts of self-doubt ...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Coping skills with consequences
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have control over your life? Are there things you turn to in order to feel better that end up hurting you in th...
Sorry, I Missed This: ADHD and sex
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you have ADHD, it can affect every part of your life — even sex. ADHD impacts how we show up in relationships. And it can be easy to forget it’...
ADHD and: The anxiety spiral
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a common challenge for many women with ADHD. Where a single moment of forgetting about a task, or feeling stressed about making a mistake, lead...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Is it love or is it dopamine?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever impulsively thrown yourself into a relationship? Do you change your interests based on who you’re dating? ADHD brains tend to have a l...
Sorry, I Missed This: Setting boundaries in relationships with ADHD
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are limits based on our values — and a key part of good relationships. ADHD can come with low self-esteem and anxiety, which can get in t...
ADHD and: Parenting fails
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Staying on top of important events, managing daily life, and making sure a child feels supported and loved is no easy task for a mom. Especially for a...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Analysis paralysis
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making decisions is a complex process that uses a lot of executive function skills. This can be especially difficult for people with ADHD and can lead...
Sorry, I Missed This: ADHD and the art of friendship
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juggling everything that ADHD throws at us can make us struggle in our friendships. Trouble with executive function affects our ability to communicate...
ADHD and: Anger
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine rushing to get out the door for an appointment and realizing your keys are missing again. You run through the house, searching from room to ro...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Interrupting
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard not to interrupt someone else speaking when you think of something you want to say — especially if you have ADHD. Maybe you’re worr...
Sorry, I Missed This: Managing expectations in relationships
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a struggle to balance chores in a relationship. When one or more people in the relationship have ADHD, there’s even more room for miscommu...
ADHD and: Perfectionism
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a teacher spending countless hours perfecting her lesson plans. But never feeling quite satisfied with her work. And her desires for perfectio...
Tips from an ADHD Coach: Ghosting
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD can make communication feel overwhelming sometimes. This can lead to ghosting a conversation or event altogether. Ghosting is when we disappear w...
Sorry, I Missed This: The influence of ADHD on social skills
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social skills can be challenging for people with ADHD. Whether it’s trouble with executive function or anxiety from past situations, socializing can...
ADHD and: Imposter syndrome
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine sitting in a conference room, feeling nervous about presenting to your team. This isn’t your first time presenting. In fact, you’ve done t...
Welcome to MissUnderstood
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, women with ADHD have been overlooked and undiagnosed. That’s finally beginning to change. But there’s still so far to go. This is w...