Discover these quirky ADHD & AuDHD traits explained with science and expert insight, plus why they happen and how they support self-regulation.

Discover how the emotional burden of school impacts ADHD & autistic children and why those effects often carry into adulthood.

ADHD brains need self-efficacy more than self-esteem. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to improve self-efficacy with small, doable steps.

Discover how hope impacts the ADHD brain and learn actionable steps to rebuild hope when hopelessness sets in. Backed by science and real-life strategies.

What's The Connection with ADHD and Cortisol? Plus 13 ADHD friendly Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels.

What is ADHD paralysis plus learn how to overcome ADHD paralysis and shutdown with these 5 helpful tips.

ADHD at work is challenging. Discover common ADHD symptoms at work, ADA rights, and workplace accommodations for focus, productivity, and burnout prevention.

Jen explains a thought-provoking concept she recently learned—the difference between having a real plan of action for a life goal versus being stuck in a future fantasy about that goal…

Jen opens up about her surprising Autism diagnosis last summer, which added AuDHD to her identity alongside ADHD…

Jen talks about her frustration and anger at the gravely irresponsible and chock full of what seems like willful disinformation spreading article in the Sunday New York Times Magazine titled “Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?” Jen let’s the experts speak for her and she reads the intelligent analysis done by Dr. Russell Barkley and the editors of ADDitude Magazine.

Ever heard of limerence? It’s not quite love, not quite lust—but something way more intense, obsessive, and irrational. I’m taking a close look at this state of deep distress that starts with euphoric highs. I reference Dr. Dorothy Tennov’s original research, what modern psychologists are debating now, and how hyperfocus, rejection sensitivity, and impulsivity all play a role in this heartbreaking, confusing experience.

Learn about the connection between ADHD and people pleasing, what the causes and dangers are, plus how to stop being a people pleaser in 4 steps.

ADHD/AuDHD humans often struggle with boundaries—whether it's setting them with others or even recognizing our own internal limits. We might not realize a boundary needs to be set until it's already been crossed, leaving us overwhelmed, resentful, and frustrated.

In response to last week’s episode about reasons why ADHD/AuDHD Humans sometimes have a bigger chance of being drawn into cults, MLM’s and other sketchy setups - there is an equal and opposite argument that people with ADHD/AuDHD are actually MORE EQUIPPED to spot scams and avoid getting sucked into cults and sketchy situations.

Did you know that ADHD/AuDHD Humans have a bigger chance of being drawn into cults, MLM’s and other sketchy setups? I explain why we are targets (hint: our impulsivity, need for community, and outsider feelings) and talk about how to spot red flags.

Jen breaks down the ins and outs of PDA; Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. She chats about why even the simplest requests can feel like too much and how people with PDA handle those constant demands. Jen looks at the behaviors, challenges, and some ways to work on keeping a sense of autonomy even when triggered.

Did you know that people with ADHD/AuDHD are vulnerable to ending up in toxic relationships (of all kinds)? You are not broken and neither is your “picker”. There is science behind this. It’s due to our issues with communication, impulsivity, low self-esteem, and that old need for dopamine! This episode may make you feel sane and help your confusion as to how you got here - especially if you don’t have any “big T” trauma in your upbringing.

This episode is only available to Patreon members.

Jen talks about the other side of masking which is unmasking! She explains how we can safely and consciously choose to un-mask, the risks for some of unmasking, and how we may find ourselves unconsciously unmasking as people around us say things like, “You’re acting more ADHD/Autistic ever since your diagnosis.” But it’s not an act. It’s our authentic selves coming through.

Jen talks about the exhausting art of masking with ADHD and/or AuDHD. She explores why so many of us feel the need to mask (both consciously and unconsciously), what the very real consequences of masking are, and when it benefits those of us with ADHD.

This episode is only available to Patreon members.

Did you know that people with ADHD/AuDHD are vulnerable to ending up in toxic relationships (of all kinds)? You are not broken and neither is your “picker”. There is science behind this. It’s due to our issues with communication, impulsivity, low self-esteem, and that old need for dopamine! This episode may make you feel sane and help your confusion as to how you got here - especially if you don’t have any “big T” trauma in your upbringing.

This episode is only available to Patreon members.