ADHD Living With 10 Best Podcasts to Listen to If You Have ADHD Podcasts that match your energy and engage your mind By Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT Theodora Blanchfield is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and mental health writer using her experiences to help others. She holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University and is a board member of Still I Run, a non-profit for runners raising mental health awareness. Theodora has been published on sites including Women's Health, Bustle, Healthline, and more and quoted in sites including the New York Times, Shape, and Marie Claire. Learn about our editorial process Updated on July 22, 2024 Learn more." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Medically reviewed Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Steven Gans, MD Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Luis Alvarez / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Faster Than Normal Hacking Your ADHD I Have ADHD Distraction ADHD Rewired ADHD Essentials ADHD for Smart A*s Women The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle Adulting with ADHD Translating ADHD Close Podcasts aren't just great entertainment to listen to during your daily commute or while doing housework, they can also be a powerful learning tool. If you’ve been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and you like podcasts, you might be pleasantly surprised to know that there are several great ADHD podcasts out there. Whether you’re looking for something short, something to make you feel less alone in your struggles with ADHD, or you want tips on how to deal with ADHD, there’s a podcast out there for you. At a Glance If you have ADHD, sometimes it can really help to listen to people who share your experiences and have great tips for thriving with your traits and challenges. These podcasts range from expert interviews to lighthearted fare that people with ADHD use to make sense of their diagnosis. Most of the hosts have been diagnosed with ADHD themselves and draw from their personal experiences to help others. These podcasts don't just share personal anecdotes and tips for living well; they also encourage listeners to appreciate their ADHD superpowers. The Best Psychology Podcasts Faster Than Normal Startup founder and host of the "Faster Than Normal" podcast, Peter Shankman, views living with ADHD as a gift—he describes it on his website as “living faster than normal.” His show focuses on the benefits he finds of living with ADHD to help others use living with it to their advantage. The episodes lengths are super ADHD-friendly, with most clocking in around 20 minutes. About the Host Peter Shankman is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker on topics including marketing, brand building and social media. He is also passionate about the ADHD experience and what he calls “the new Neurodiverse Economy.” The Ironman triathlete and podcaster is also the author of five books, including "Faster Than Normal: Secrets of the ADHD Brain." About the Podcast The Faster Than Normal podcast leverages Shankman’s extensive business network to interview people with ADHD—from dentists to CEOs to authors—about how they use their ADHD traits and symptoms to find success on their own terms. Check Out These Episodes Money and My ADHD; How Not to Buy an Inflatable Palm Tree for Your Dorm, with Investment Advisor David Dewitt Inattentive ADHD is Different Than ADD or ADHD! With Cynthia Hammer Can Lifting Weights Strengthen Your Brain? Making Smarter Choices and Life Hacks with Layne Norton PhD Hacking Your ADHD William Curb, host of the "Hacking Your ADHD" podcast writes on his website that, the more he learned about ADHD, the more he “wish[ed] someone had told me about [these things] when I was diagnosed.” On his show, short episodes center around tips and tricks from guests and himself on how to thrive with ADHD, such as “How to Handle Low Capacity Days.” About the Host William Curb writes on his website that he is "the proud owner of an ADHD brain and a podcast aficionado." He is also an ADHD coach, helping others who live with ADHD figure out how to conquer their lives and to-do lists. About the Podcast Curb strives to provide actionable advice for his listeners to be able to implement into their own lives. While many other ADHD podcasts focus on the “benefits” of ADHD, "Hacking Your ADHD" also delves into the difficulties of ADHD, including episodes talking about other mental health issues that might overlap with ADHD, such as depression. Check Out These Episodes How to Plan Your Day Comorbidity and Depression Caffeine Deep Dive I Have ADHD Kristen Carder, an ADHD coach who works with adults with ADHD to help them thrive, despite their challenges, also has a podcast, simply called "I Have ADHD." This diagnosis can touch many areas of your life, and Carder discusses how it can affect some of them, such as motherhood, sex, sleep and more. About the Host Kristen Carder is a certified life coach who turned her ADHD diagnosis into her life’s work, pivoting from tutoring students struggling in school to developing executive functioning coaching plans for her clients to help them thrive. About the Podcast For listeners officially diagnosed with ADHD, self-diagnosed, or just curious, this podcast uses Carder’s personal experiences as well as expert interviews to help listeners learn about themselves and their diagnosis so that they can live a successful life with ADHD. Check Out These Episodes How to Be Consistent ADHD Women and Radical Acceptance ADHD in a Plus-Sized Body Distraction We live in world a world that is busier and more chaotic than ever, with to-do lists getting longer and patience or attention getting shorter. More attention than ever is vying for our limited brain resources, and the "Distraction" podcast helps you learn how to better tune out some of these distractions. About the Host Ned Hallowell, MD is a child and adult psychiatrist and ADHD expert as well as the founder of The Halloween ADHD Centers. He is also the author of 20 books, including "Delivered from Distraction," "ADHD 2.0" and "Married to Distraction." Rounding out his resume is his popular TikTok where he delivers his "Ned Talks" on thriving with ADHD. About the Podcast This podcast discusses the reality that it’s difficult enough living in an always-connected world—but especially when you’re dealing with an ADHD diagnosis. The podcast provides information about celebrities who’ve disclosed their ADHD diagnoses, how to fit into a neurotypical world when you have ADHD, and how to find success with ADHD. Check Out These Episodes Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World How to Stop Losing Your Stuff The Science Behind Why ADHDers Are More Creative ADHD Rewired Eric Tivers, a therapist and coach, is a clinician who specializes in ADHD and has lived experiences with it as well. Because of this, his podcast, "ADHD Rewired," offers perspectives from his personal experience, professional experience with clients, and interviews with listeners as well as fellow mental health practitioners who work with people with ADHD. About the Host Tivers is a licensed clinical social worker and coach who specializes in ADHD and also works with people on the autism spectrum. He draws on his experience researching children with disabilities and learning how to help them advocate for themselves as they talk with their teachers about theirIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs). He is also the founder of the ADHD Rewired Network, a podcast network of shows that focus on ADHD. About the Podcast On his show, Tivers talks about his experience as both a clinician and human with lived experience with ADHD. He shares his own journey and the tips and tricks he’s picked up along the way, as well as those of listeners, coaches and therapists. Check Out These Episodes Is Work a Struggle? With Alex Gilbert Automation Tools with Brittany Smith How to Get Stuff Done and Have More Fun with Dr. Kim Kensington ADHD Essentials While many ADHD podcasts focus on adults dealing with ADHD, "ADHD Essentials" is specifically geared towards the parents of children with ADHD. The show features educators, parents, and mental health experts who share strategies for helping parents help their children with homework, reduce screen time, and discuss mental health with them. About the Host Brendan Mahan, MEd, MS, is an ADHD coach and speaker. He is also a former teacher who works with people with ADHD to learn how to set realistic goals so they can thrive in their lives with ADHD. About the Podcast Mahan’s goal, as stated on his website, is to give parents, educators and experts the essential skills to manage ADHD. These days, many people are fairly open about having ADHD—but it hasn’t always been this way. Mahan interviews guests of all ages to learn what it was like to manage ADHD when it was more of a secret and how it is now. Check Out These Episodes Unraveling ADHD from the 50s & 60s to Today What’s the Skill Set That’s Missing? ADHD Friendly Systems in the Household ADHD for Smart A*s Women Though women are now being diagnosed more frequently, many still think of ADHD as something a male has. Tracy Otsuka found out that she had ADHD eight months after her son did, and the successful lawyer’s podcast focuses on the high-achieving women with ADHD and how they find the power in their challenges. About the Host Otuska is an attorney turned ADHD coach who is using her experience with pushing through ADHD symptoms her entire life to help other people not need to do so. After receiving her diagnosis as an adult, she committed herself to learning everything she could about the diagnosis on her own. About the Podcast "ADHD for Smart A*s Women" interviews successful women with ADHD and draws from Otsuka’s knowledge to help women with ADHD feel less alone in their diagnosis and show how much is possible. Episodes range from discussing various treatments with practitioners to educating on how ADHD affects women specifically due to hormonal shifts. Check Out These Episodes ADHD and Hypnotherapy with Hypnotherapist Meggie Houle This Might Be One of My Top 3 ADHD Life Hacks Ever! The Best ADHD Treatment With or Without Medication The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle Moira Maybin, an educator who holds an MEd in Educational Psychology, long worked with neurodivergent students without realizing she was one of them. Following her being diagnosed as an adult, she has turned her work into sharing on her podcast, "The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle," how she works with her ADHD tendencies, rather than against them. About the Host Maybin is a former educator whose work focused on understanding motivation, self regulation and growth mindsets—for others. Following her own diagnosis, she sought to find what worked for her, what didn’t, and share it with others. About the Podcast The "ADHD Friendly Lifestyle" podcast centers around people who’ve received a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how they can learn to turn what others told them were deficiencies into their strengths. Check Out These Episodes The One About Slowing Down to Speed Up The One About Being Consistently Inconsistent The One About Eating Disorders and ADHD Adulting with ADHD Journalist Sarah Snyder launched this podcast "Adulting with ADHD" after her diagnosis in her 30s. She shares research-backed information about how ADHD affects women, especially at the intersection of hormones and ADHD. Her show features patient stories, interviews with experts, and her own patient story. While ADHD is most often diagnosed during childhood, it's important to recognize that it is a lifelong form of neurodivergence that continues into adulthood. While your traits may impact you differently as an adult, knowing how to manage your adult ADHD can help you cope with some of the challenges you might face, such as at work or in relationships, more effectively. About the Host Snyder, diagnosed at 34, is a former journalist who already had been using her platform to raise awareness about ADHD when she had her 'a-ha' moment during the beginning of the pandemic. She began to realize how much hormones affected symptoms for women with ADHD, and that became a major focus of hers. About the Podcast "Adulting with ADHD" shares interviews and information on everything hormonal from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and how they interact with ADHD diagnoses and factors. Guests include everyone from mental health professionals to fellow people with ADHD to share tips that make it easier to "adult" with ADHD. Check Out These Episodes ADHD and PMDD: How to Manage Both Empowered Menopause: Balancing Your Hormones Surviving Menopause Med-Free with Angela Counsel Translating ADHD The "Translating ADHD" podcast was built on the belief that the world is not made for neurodivergent people. Hosts Cameron Gott and Shelly Collins, ADHD coaches, try to help listeners better understand themselves and their journey with ADHD so that they can "translate" to the neurotypical people in their lives why certain things are hard or why certain solutions don’t necessarily work for people with ADHD. About the Hosts Cameron Gott and Shelly Collins are ADHD coaches who both deal with ADHD themselves. Gott focuses on the completion of tasks and creating methods for positive and sustained change. Collins, a former client of Gott’s, brings her experience as a professional organizer to helping clients with ADHD organize their lives. About the Podcast Gott and Collins believe that there is an understanding gap between those with ADHD and "neurotypicals, where people with ADHD have trouble articulating to others just how ADHD affects them. This gap can lead to needs—on both sides—not being met, and "Translating ADHD" helps bridge this gap. Check Out These Episodes The Valuation of Time and Emotion with ADHD Cultivating a Self-Care Practice with ADHD Cultivating a Practice of Articulation with ADHD Takeaways Whether you're looking for personal stories about living with ADHD or tips on how to manage specific traits, there is a podcast out there that can offer a wealth of valuable information. So the next time you're out for an afternoon stroll or stuck in traffic during your morning commute, consider adding one of the podcasts mentioned above to your playlist. 20 Best Self-Help Podcasts to Listen to Right Now 2 Sources Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Sibley MH, Swanson JM, Arnold LE, et al. Defining ADHD symptom persistence in adulthood: optimizing sensitivity and specificity. J Child Psychol Psychiatr. 2017;58(6):655-662. doi:10.1111/jcpp.12620 Kooij JS. Hormonal sensitivity of mood symptoms in women with ADHD across the lifespan. Eur Psychiatry. 2023;66(Suppl 1):S23. doi:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.92 By Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT Theodora Blanchfield is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and mental health writer using her experiences to help others. 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