This podcast is the audio version of a popular post at the ADHD Roller Coaster:  Breaking Out of ADHD Relationship Dysfunction—After Not Breaking A Fall In this story, I share with you some hard lessons learned.  My hope is this might help you to smooth your roller coaster ride. More fun. Less whiplash! Here’s how ADHD couple conflicts typically develop —and become entrenched: You’re several years into a relationship before discovering that one or both of you have ADHD. By that time, you both have developed misinterpretations of the other’s behavior and counter-productive coping re ..read more

This podcast is the audio version of my latest blog post on: What's happening with Concerta's authorized-generic (brand sold as a generic, by Janssen subsidiary Patriot)? What about the general shortage of stimulants that started in fall 2022? What can consumers do now? To read the full post, find the links, and follow the conversation in the comments: Janssen Quietly Ends Concerta Authorized-Generic How is Medication Working for You or Your Loved One? Got a feeling that your physician  is missing something when it comes to prescribing or understanding your sleep challenges? You're pr ..read more

For many obvious reasons, ADHD-challenged relationships tend to teem with arguments and conflicts.  Especially when neither partner knows ADHD is in the mix!  Apart from that, why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument?  What does that phrase even mean?  I wrote about this in my first book, in 2008. Since then, we hear about it more online—but seldom in a useful context. Simply, self-medicating with argument refers to the stimulation some folks get by provoking a conflict—consciously or not. It can spell disaster for y ..read more

This podcast draws from a blog post at ADHD Roller Coaster. You can read the full post here:     Why A Support Group for the Partners of Adults with ADHD? excerpt: A support group for the partners of adults with ADHD?  That struck many people as a strange concept in 2003, when I advanced it in the essay below.  Here in 2022, the need remains puzzling to some—angering to others—including some mental-health professionals—even those with high-level adult ADHD expertise. That must change. By the way, ADHD Partner Group is still going strong, internationally. For now, it ..read more

·     What was your “light bulb” moment—when you discovered the possibility of Adult ADHD for yourself or your partner? ·     In this podcast, I share results from the ADHD Partner Survey—the most comprehensive study of Adult ADHD lifestyle issues, particularly as regards relationships.  ·     The survey question was:  “How Did You Learn Your Partner Might Have ADHD?” (read the original post at that link) ·     ADHD Roller Coaster podcasts share the audio version of the most popular posts at my blog: ADHD Roller Coaster,&nbs ..read more

Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy  TM.  Why create a special model for Adult ADHD-challenged couples?   Why not just use standard couple therapy? Great questions. I’ll answer them in this podcast.  Finally, I can also refer you to my online courses!   With all sincerity, they are  a game-changer.  In addition to elevating lives, my goal is elevating the standard of care, with therapy and prescribing.   We just cannot accept the standard slap-dash approach one day longer.  As for online "research," that is just too risky—and scattershot.  ..read more

ADHD symptoms can interfere with innate empathy—not to mention empathic actions. When Taylor J had children, she vowed not to be like her parents: narcissistic.   She and her husband—both late-diagnosed—had tried to "teach empathy" to their oldest child, but the lessons never took. Or did they?  Listen and find out! In the discussion around "drugging children", what gets lost?  Science and compassion.      You can read the post here: ADHD and Lacking Empathy: Was I Raising A Narcissist? An Important Note: Check out my new online courses.  With all sincerity ..read more

·      How can you be blindsided by an ADHD diagnosis?  It’s easy.  ·      Our culture has alternate explanations for virtually all ADHD-related challenges—e.g. depression, anxiety, and trauma.  Even in this 21st Century, the mental health profession has not caught up to the science.  ·      When we finally learn, we are shocked: Why did we not know this before? ·      How many relationships are imperiled by unrecognized ADHD?  Maybe in the millions, just in North America.  ·      No matter ..read more

·     What was your “light bulb” moment—when you discovered the possibility of Adult ADHD for yourself or your partner? ·     In this podcast, I share results from the ADHD Partner Survey—the most comprehensive study of Adult ADHD lifestyle issues, particularly as regards relationships.  ·     The survey question was:  “How Did You Learn Your Partner Might Have ADHD?” (read the original post at that link) ·     ADHD Roller Coaster podcasts share the audio version of the most popular posts at my blog: ADHD Roller Coaster,&nbs ..read more

Why learn about potential ADHD-related physical manifestations?   Because, I believe, it helps us to move beyond seeing ADHD as simply about "focus" and "distractibility." When my  husband, whose ADHD late-diagnosis inspired my work 20 years ago, seemed unable to detect a powerful scent, I started sleuthing. Could this, too, be related to ADHD—or something else entirely. You can read the original post here: Can ADHD Affect Your Sense of Smell?  Thanks for listening! Gina Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?business=RQY9NXLNB9TEU&currency_code=USD ..read more