This Is How My Brain Works

S3 E16: ADHD Hacks Speed Round - Helpful, Hype...or Hard Pass?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E15: The Nightshift - Dreams, Pattern-Making, and the Neurodivergent Mind

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E14: Impulsivity, Passion and Temu...Oh Joy! Gamifying Life in a Dopamine Deficient Brain

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E13: When Rest Feels Unsafe - Why ND Brains Struggle and What Helps

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E12: Living With Big Feelings - Regulation, Repair, and Real Life

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E11: What If It's Not About Ability? Learning to Honor Capacity

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E10 Behind or On a Different Timeline? What a 30% Difference in ND Brain Development Means

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E9: Is Asynchronous Development ND - or Just Human? Pace, Performance & the Price We Pay to Belong

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to ...

S3 E8: ADHD In the News - Adult Diagnosis is "on the Rise", & GenX Can't Ignore It Anymore.

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E7: The Regulation Ladder No One Told Us About - Same Emotions, Different Climb

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E6: Joy Optional - Creating A Holiday Season that Fits Your Brain

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E5: How Our Brains Picture Life - Starting with The Apple Test

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E4: Listening, Time, & Other Things We Don't Always Manage Well

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E3: When Life Comes at You Sideways - How We Cope When Everything Tilts

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S3 E2: Drowning in Options - Navigating Neurodivergent Overwhelm

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S3 E2: Drowning in Options - Navigating Neurodivergent OverwhelmThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael ...

S3 E1: Mission Accessibility With Special Guest Lisa Weiss - Navigating IEPs, 504s, and the Path to Inclusion

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Weiss is a lawyer, avid writer, and aspiring model. She has championed the rights of children with disabilities and helps parents who are struggl...

S2 E17: Found Footage: The Season 2 Finale We Forgot to Launch :)

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S2 E17: Found Footage: The Season 2 Finale We Forgot to Launch :)This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael...

S2 E16: Diagnoses: Validation or Stigma? For Some, It's a Lifeline. For Others, Just One More Box

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S2 E16: Diagnoses: Validation or Stigma? For Some, It's a Lifeline. For Others, Just One More BoxThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sar...

S2 E15: Overthink, Send, Spiral - Accidentally Vulnerable...In the Wrong Thread

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S2 E15: Overthink, Send, Spiral - Accidentally Vulnerable...In the Wrong ThreadThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofs...

S2 E14: OMG…AI for ADHD - We Talk to Lindsay Scola About Sleep, Co-regulation, and Her New Book

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S2 E14: OMG…AI for ADHD - We Talk to Lindsay Scola About Sleep, Co-regulation, and Her New BookLindsay Scola is the author of the upcoming book AI f...

S2 E13: Differently Wired in a Noisier World - A Conversation for Autism Awareness Month and Beyond

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

S2 E13: Differently Wired in a Noisier World - A Conversation for Autism Awareness Month and BeyondThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah...

S2 E12: Show & Tell - Neurodivergent Traits from Childhood to Now

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E11: Misophonia - It's Just a Sound. Until It's Not...

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E10: Am I the Drama? Exploring the Drama Triangle

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E9: The Telepathy Tapes Broke Us! (In a Great Way)

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E8: Caution: Fearless, Creative & Overwhelmed

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E7: It’s Never Too Late (or Too Early) to Meditate - with Special Guest Liz Rutledge

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we interview special guest Liz Rutledge!Liz is a Mindfulness Educator at Sustainable Happiness Together where she teaches mindfulness...

S2 E6: Synchronicity Hunters: The Neurospicy Quest for Meaning

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E5: The Boredom Paradox - Stuck Between Restlessness & Overwhelm Since 1975

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E4: From Landlines to Inbox Overwhelm: How ND GenX'ers Navigate the Digital World

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurod...

S2 E3: Beyond the Label: Helping Neurodivergent Individuals Thrive with Guest Dr. Lowell Wightman

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Dr. Lowell Wightman of 360mindset360 Mindset applies a scientific approach to mental performance coaching for athletes, professionals a...

S2 E2: When the Brain Says, "No"! A Discussion on Dysregulation and How to Manage It.

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neu...

S2 E1: Conspiracy or Connection? Why Neurodivergent Minds Love the Weird.

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neu...

27: I Could Have Been A Contender! GenX Reflections on Growing Up Neurodivergent and Undiagnosed

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting ...

26: I Can Load The Dishwasher Better Than You: The Complex Relationship ADHD/AuDHDers Have With Systems

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I Can Load The Dishwasher Better Than You: The Complex Relationship ADHD/AuDHDers Have With Systems Special thanks to Morgan Foley for the clip! @mor...

25: Side Quests! The Daily ADHD Adventure!

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever leave the house to do one thing and end up doing another? Well, you're in for a treat as we play a clip from Taylor King Gordon who has a ...

24: “No, it’s not just the hormones” - How Perimenopause Unmasked Neurodivergence

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rewired In Midlife This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who lea...

23: I See Neurodivergent People: Does More Awareness Lead to More Compassion?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this generation more tuned in to how other people's brains work? Once you've been diagnosed with a type of neurodivergence, you tend to not...

22: Rage Against The….Loud Chewing: How Sudden Overwhelm is a Symptom of Neurodivergence

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the things that are not only irritating, but can create ADHD RAGE? Loud chewing? Road trips? Needing a response to a question...IMMEDIATELY! ...

21: Hit Me Baby One More Time - The Thrill, and Complication, of Procrastination

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever turned in a report...early?! Why do some people need to push things to the deadline before they have the motivation to complete somethin...

20: How You Like Me Now? How ND People Are Shaping Online Communities

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, neurodiverse people are f-ing interesting! And they're taking to social media to find and build communities. Sometimes that can...

19: Soothe Move, Re-Lax! Ways to Calm Down Your Nervous System

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the expression "Smooth move, Ex-Lax"? (GenX in the house!) Well, in this episode we talk about "soothe moves", or self-so...

18: Big Spoon vs. Little Spoon - Parenting in a Neurodivergent House

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As GenXers we all know the song, Our House by Madness. I wonder if there was any neurodiversity in that household. Seeing as how a lot of creatives ar...

17: Here, Take a Hit…of Dopamine! How to Celebrate the Small Stuff

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you reward yourself for accomplishing even the smaller things like putting the scissors away? This isn't an "everyone gets a trophy&q...

16: Cooking With ADHD is a Crock! And Other Neurodiverse Tips & Tools

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Crockpot is a magical cooking device for the ADHDer. Load it up turn it on and let it cook! In a neurotypical world, what other tools are there to...

15: Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Mega Planner or Anxious Mess?

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get anxious when you're about to disembark a plane, obsessing about how you're going to wrangle your carry on baggage so you're not...

14: Shake it off - ADHD Misconceptions in Adulthood

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shake it off - ADHD Misconceptions in AdulthoodHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who learn...

13: How Can I Get My Kid To Sit Still?! Neuro-affirming Tips from expert @speechdude

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is How My Brain Works How Can I Get My Kid To Sit Still?! Neuro-affirming Tips from expert @speechdude We’re a group of GenXers who learned ab...

12. Be Still and Meditate. Yeah, Right! Kids Teach Us About Effects of Meditation on the ADHD Mind

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works Be Still and Meditate. Yeah, Right! Kids Teach Us About Effects of Meditation on the ADHD Mind We’re a group of GenXers w...

11. "People Are My Special Interest" -- How Neurodivergence Really Shows Up

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works "People Are My Special Interest" -- How Neurodivergence Really Shows Up #ADHD #auDHD #SpecialInterest Krista b...

10. "Oh No! My Alien Snuck Out" -- Being Neurodivergent in the Real World

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

9. “Where are my keys?!?” 5 Tips You Can Use to Improve Your Neurodivergent Relationship

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works “Where are my keys?!?” 5 Tips You Can Use to Improve Your Neurodivergent Relationship #ADHD #ADHDRelationships #ADHDan...

8. “What Am I Masking?” — Self Diagnosis Is Valid AF

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works "What Am I Masking?" – Self Diagnosis Is Valid AF #ADHD #ADHDHyperfocus #ADHDInattention Sarah shares a vid...

7. Is a 100-Year Old Test the Best We Can Do? Bender-Gestalt, Still the Go-To Neuropsychological Assessment

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Is How My Brain Works Is a 100-Year Old Test the Best We Can Do? Bender-Gestalt, Still the Go-To Neuropsychological Assessment Rudy shares a cl...

6. "The Inappropriate Overshare" – Balancing Masking and Authenticity in Friendship

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The Inappropriate Overshare" – Balancing Masking and Authenticity in Friendship Sarah takes a neurodivergent detour into Autism and Frie...

5. “Don’t Cut My Slime” - The Important Relationship between ADHD and Hyperfocus

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 5: “Don’t Cut My Slime” - The Important Relationship between ADHD and Hyperfocus In today's episode, Krista shows Michael and Sarah...

4. "Neurodiversity, a Dirty Word!" – The Importance of Feeling Understood & Having a Fierce Advocate

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4: "Neurodiversity Used To Be a Dirty Word" – The Importance of Feeling Understood & Having a Fierce Advocate Michael comes ...

3. Bingo Balls in the Brain, ADHD & Hyperfocus vs. Inattention

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 3: "Bingo Balls in the Brain" - ADHD & Hyperfocus vs. Inattention Jason "Rudy" comes prepared with a video from Olivi...

2. "Skills aren't coming from pills." Thoughts on medication and skill building for ADHD

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 2: "Skills aren't coming from pills" Thoughts on medication and skill building for ADHD Michael shares a conversation between  ...

1. So Much To Do! Our Experience with To Do Lists and Listening to Your Wise Self

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1: So Much To Do! Our Experience with To Do Lists and Listening to Your Wise Self Krista came ready to share a clip from Jenna Free that she ...