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Grandma Has ADHD
Welcome to “Grandma Has ADHD,” the podcast dedicated to exploring the unique challenges and experiences of seniors living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and referred by some as ADD. We’ll provide valuable insights, expert advice, and personal stories to help older adults, their families, and caregivers navigate the journey of managing ADHD in later life mixed with a little humor and real life, unedited examples of navigating life with ADHD.
Whether you are a senior who suspects you may have ADHD or love an ADHD Senior, “Grandma Has ADHD” embraces the saying “Making the rest of your life, the BEST of your life” and is here to provide you with the information, support, and resources you need to thrive.
Episodes
81 episodes
Episode 80 - Anxiety and ADHD part 2
This episode continues a deeply personal conversation between Jami Shapiro and her longtime friend and collaborator Lynn, as they explore the lifelong impact of ADHD, especially for women who were never diagnosed growing up.In Part 2, Ly...
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Episode 80
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Episode 79 - We Don’t Suddenly Get ADHD at 60 - We’re Finally Becoming Aware a conversation with Dr. David Goodman
Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with internationally recognized ADHD expert Dr. David W. Goodman to explore one of the most overlooked conversations in mental health: ADHD in older ...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78 - Anxiety and ADHD the hidden sign we all missed.
Lynn Layfield on Anxiety (Part 1)In this deeply personal and emotional episode of the Grandma Has ADHD Podcast, Jami welcomes back her longtime friend and Sparkler Society co-founder, Lynn Layfield, for a conversation unli...
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Episode 78
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53:30
Episode 77 - It Wasn't Just Aging: Late-Diagnosed ADHD and the Life That Finally Makes Sense
Thriving with ADHD at Every Stage of Life with Jennifer LorenzIn this insightful and validating episode, Jami welcomes certified ADHD and executive function coach Jennifer Lorenz. With over 25 years of experience mento...
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Episode 77
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Episode 76 - Jami Shapiro on Love, Relationships and ADHD
“ADHD, Dating & Relationships”with Jami Shapiro and Lynn LayfieldEpisode Summary In this candid and personal conversation, Jamie sits down with longtime friend Lynn to explore how ADHD has shaped their dating...
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Episode 76
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Episode 75 - ADHD and Relationships
In this episode, we dive into the complex, beautiful, and sometimes messy world of ADHD and relationships with psychotherapist and relationship expert Anita Robertson. Together, we explore how neurodiversity shapes the way we love...
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Episode 75
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54:50
Episode 74 - It's my party and I can cry if I want to. Do we have unrealistic expectations about birthdays?
It's my party and I can cry if I want to. Do we have unrealistic expectations about birthdays?Birthdays are supposed to be joyful, celebratory, and full of cake—but for many of us, they come with unexpected emotions: disappointment, pres...
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Episode 74
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Episode 73 - Consciously Aging and Living Powerfully with ADHD
With over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families with ADHD, James Ochoa, LPC brings a rare combination of clinical insight and lived experience to this episode of Grandma Has ADHD. As an ADHD clinician, author, and fo...
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Episode 73
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Episode 72 - Living Life Wide Open: ADHD, Menopause, and Learning to Love Yourself with Linda Roggoli
What happens when undiagnosed ADHD meets menopause? In this episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD pioneer Linda Roggoli to unpack decades of masking, overwhelm, and “why is life suddenly harder?” moments. Linda shares how dr...
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Episode 72
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Episode 71 - Menopause, ADHD & Oversharing: What Women Over 50 Need to Know
What happens when menopause, ADHD, hormones, and midlife all collide at once?In this candid and deeply relatable episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro is joined by her longtime friend and Sparkler Society co-creator Lynn Layfiel...
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Episode 71
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Episode 70 - The Connection between Fibromyalgia, ADHD and Chronic Pain with Dr. Michael Lenz
What if the chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, or fibromyalgia you’ve lived with for years weren’t “just part of getting older” — but connected to undiagnosed ADHD?In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by...
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Episode 70
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Episode 69 - Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop Spinning & Start Winning with Coach Ryan Mayer
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 energizing episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by Ryan Ma...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68 - ADHD & Aging: Understanding Depression and Suicide Risk in Seniors
What happens when ADHD goes undiagnosed or misunderstood for decades — especially in older adults, veterans, and first responders? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jami sits down with Stephen Wright, a U.S. Army veteran, law enfo...
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Episode 68
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54:59
Episode 67 - Stop Doing Life on Hard Mode: The Truth About High-Functioning ADHD
What if your lifelong “drive,” perfectionism, and success were actually camouflage for undiagnosed ADHD?In this validating episode, Jami sits down with Dr. Eliza Barach — cognitive psychologist, ADHD coach, and proud ADHDer — to...
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Episode 67
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Episode 66 - Join our "Sparkler Society" - Be Bright. Be Bold. Belong.
What if the struggles you’ve carried for decades weren’t personal failures — but undiagnosed ADHD finally coming into focus?In this warm, funny, and deeply relatable episode, Jami is joined by her longtime best friend Lynn Layfield for a...
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Episode 66
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Episode 65 - Why People With ADHD End Up in Toxic Relationships?
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 conversation, Jami sits down with licensed therapist, ADHD coach, and domestic violence survivor...
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Episode 65
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Episode 64 - What happens when you are in a room filled with 1000 ADHD adults?
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 Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down (with a few real-life distracti...
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Episode 64
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36:45
Episode 63 - How about an "Exercise Snack?"
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 — but your nervous system asking for support?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, J...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62 - The Future Hasn’t Been Written Yet
What if the overwhelm, decision fatigue, clutter struggles, and “why can’t I just get started?” moments you’ve carried for decades weren’t character flaws — but ADHD you never knew you had?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Ja...
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Episode 62
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35:44
Episode 61 - ADHD or Perimenopause? The Hidden Symptoms Women Miss for Decades
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 episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down with UK-based author and menopause expert Michelle Rowl...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60 - “This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD”
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 Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro shares insights and readings from her book, This...
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Episode 60
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21:31
Episode 59 - Crisis Doesn't Make an Appointment: A Conversation with a Care Navigator on Why We Need to Pay Attention to "Not Now"
What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning?In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Brett Frankenberg, founder of Apex Health Advocates, who brings over 30 years o...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58 - This Boomer is a Technology Tutor
What if your biggest life reinvention happens after retirement?In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Joyce Feustel, a 76-year-old LinkedIn coach and founder of Boomers’ Social Media ...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 - Gen Z and ADHD
What happens when ADHD runs in the family—but each generation experiences it completely differently?In this candid and often hilarious episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with her 17-year-old daughter, Adyso...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 - This Explains So Much: Jami Shapiro & Charna Kinneberg on ADHD, Dyslexia, and Self-Acceptance
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 Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro chats with Charna Kinneberg, one of the founding members...
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Episode 56
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