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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
89 episodes
Episode 88 - Why We Need to Banish the Term “Anti-Aging”
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with Bob Roth, managing partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about aging, ADHD, connection, and why the term “anti-aging” ma...
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Episode 87 - What are Adaptive Accommodations and Why Might They Be a Game Changer for Those of Us with ADHD?
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro welcomes back ADHD coach and Attention Talk Radio founder Jeff Copper for a fascinating conversation about motivation, executive function, and a concept that could completely change the...
Episode 86 - Feel Less Shitty About Yourself
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Shelley Fritz for a refreshingly honest and grounded conversation about what it really means to live with ADHD, especially when you’ve spent years thinking you...
Episode 85 - Why We Need to Reframe Shame with ADHD
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with psychologist and adult ADHD expert Dr. Shawn Horn for an honest and empowering conversation about one of the heaviest emotions many people with ADHD carry: shame.D...
Episode 84 - ADHD & Downsizing
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro switches things up and sits in the guest seat as she’s interviewed by her longtime friend Lynn.With National Organizing Month as the backdrop, this conversation explores the powe...
Episode 83 - Overcoming the Guilt and Shame of ADHD
In this episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach and educator Jamie Blume for a deeply honest conversation about guilt, shame, and self-compassion in the ADHD journey.Jamie shares her personal story of discovering ADHD through her...
Episode 82 - The Impact of ADHD Medications on Older Adults
In this episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with nurse practitioner and ADHD specialist Maggie Alexander for an eye-opening conversation about ADHD medication, especially in older adults.For many people, ADHD has long been misu...
Episode 81 - A Daughter's Experience with Alzheimers and ADHD
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach and behavior analyst Heather Callison for a deeply honest conversation about discovering ADHD later in life, raising neurodivergent children, and how family pa...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...