Best Cate Osborn Podcasts (2025)

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ADHD grief isn’t linear — and that’s totally normal 34:39

4d ago34:39

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Grief can be overwhelming for anyone—but for people with ADHD, it can show up in surprising ways. Therapist Rachel Hopkins joins host Cate Osborn to unpack the intersection of ADHD and grief. They discuss how time blindness, emotional intensity, and memory challenges can shape the grieving process—and how ADHDers might mourn in nonlinear, unconvent…

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I love you buuuuubs 52:14

7d ago52:14

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What is the Plot of the Music Man? 58:44

9d ago58:44

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Ever wake up feeling 30 years older after doom-scrolling until 3:40 AM? Join us for an unfiltered ADHD conversation covering sleep struggles, social media addiction, chronic pain, antidepressants, and breaking down harmful stereotypes about sexuality and consent. Episode Highlights: ADHD time blindness and social media's grip on sleep schedules Liv…

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The Borrowers Took My Glasses 1:03:00

15d ago1:03:00

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Catie and Erik continue their glorious return to Infinite Quest after a Book Break(TM) to discuss the eternal neurodivergent struggle of losing things in plain sight, organizing creative spaces, and why some objects seem to vanish into thin air (spoiler: it might be gnomes).Plus: Questions for neurotypicals, surprise DB Cooper and why triage statio…

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The Plectrum Spectrum 56:30

17d ago56:30

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WE'RE BACK. FINALLY. After a year-long hiatus, your very most favorite ADHD duo returns. In this episode: the Mario theme song's complex polyrhythms, making violins from tomato cans , Cate playing a fairy queen, the proper way to smuggle a baguette, Korean spoons, nude arch photography, the difference between a plectrum and a Bachi, increasingly el…

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How hormones hijack focus, mood, and energy 28:23

18d ago28:23

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ADHD in women is often misunderstood, even by ourselves — and hormones are a big part of the story. This week, host Cate Osborn chats with psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund about how hormone cycles affect ADHD in women. From PMS to perimenopause, we explore how shifting hormones can change how ADHD shows up — and how that impacts …

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Too much or not enough: ADHD sensory challenges and sex 30:45

1M ago30:45

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If sex sometimes feels confusing, overstimulating, or just... a lot, you’re not alone. ADHD and sensory issues can show up during sex and in our physical relationships. This week, psychologist Dr. Lyne Piché joins us to discuss how ADHD and sensory challenges can shape our sex lives, and how to talk about it. From touch sensitivity to struggling to…

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ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling 23:25

2M ago23:25

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Being a caregiver to a friend or loved one is hard—add ADHD to the mix, and it’s a whole different challenge. Self-care and ADHD Coach Stephanie Antoine joins us to talk about what it’s like caring for our loved ones while managing executive dysfunction, burnout, and more. She also offers a few mindfulness practices to help us recenter when the str…

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The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence part 2: this time we did a smidgeon of research 1:39:34

2M ago1:39:34

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Dear Diary, It's time to finish our recap of A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, and whoooooo boy, what a doozy. What could possibly go wrong when you send a bunch of under-prepared Texians against the Mexican army? Turns out, a lot of death and destruction. This book carries on the proud tradition of seeing how much misery thi…

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Kink, BDSM, and ADHD 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. ADHD and kink might seem like an unexpected pairing, but for a lot of people, they go hand in hand. From rituals that help with focus to play that taps into the need for stimulation, BDSM can be mo…

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The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence part 1: Not 'Merican, Technically Mexican, True Texian 1:41:01

2M ago1:41:01

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Dear Diary, This week, we are heading to the southwest to learn about the Alamo! Our guide is Sherry Garland, and her 1998 book, A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence. Lucinda and her family of Mama, Papa, and her creatively named brothers live in the small frontier town of Gonzales near the Guadalupe River. Trouble is brewing bet…

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Online dating with ADHD 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. In theory, online dating can feel like an easy, low-stakes solution to meeting people. But in practice, there are a few pitfalls that many fall into. With ADHD, dating apps can pose even more chall…

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ADHD & Sex with Cate Osborn AKA Catieosaurus 1:20:59

3M ago1:20:59

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Send us a text Sex and intimacy are already complex topics, but when you add ADHD into the mix, things get even trickier. Executive dysfunction, rejection sensitivity, sensory issues, and communication struggles can all play a role in how we experience intimacy and relationships. In this session, Shane Thrapp is joined by Cate Osborn (aka Catieosau…

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Historical Note: Paul Lee and the Real Time Titanic 1:43:30

3M ago1:43:30

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Dear Diary, This week, we had the privilege of talking to Paul Lee, who has been studying the history of Titanic for nearly 40 years! Every year, he publishes social media posts in real time, along with the historical events of the fateful voyage of the RMS Titanic. Tune in to hear our discussion on some of the lesser-known stories of Titanic and a…

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Reddit reactions: ADHD, cheating, and weaponized incompetence 30:47

3M ago30:47

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Are ADHD and cheating related? What about weaponized incompetence and ADHD? These are a few questions that surround the ADHD community. Producer Margie visits the podcast for another round of ‘Redd…

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What makes a ‘good listener’ with ADHD? 27:24

3M ago27:24

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. People with ADHD can often get a bad rap for being “bad listeners.” So, instead of actually listening, we’re often focusing on: Do they know I'm listening? Am I making enough eye contact? Do I look…

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Lisa Rabinowitz - Communication and Relationships 1:14:41

4M ago1:14:41

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Send us a text Join Shane Thrapp of the Men's ADHD Support Group in a session with Lisa Rabinowitz, a certified Gottman Impact couples therapist. Lisa discusses the unique challenges faced by men with ADHD in relationships and offers strategies for better communication and understanding. With over 30 years of experience, she shares her insights on …

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The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady part 2: I Will Go Down With This Ship 1:40:26

4M ago1:40:26

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Dear Diary, We're here with part 2 of our recap of A Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, and it's a DOOZY. Flirting and snobbery abound before the fateful striking of the iceberg. But what becomes of our cast of characters? Will Margaret and Mrs. Carstairs bond over their shared trauma? Will Robert make it to safety? And w…

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Building ADHD community 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Without community, ADHD can feel isolating and shameful. Like you’re the only one facing these challenges and “can’t get it together.” Community provides a space to share the wins and the embarrass…

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The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady part 1: Culture Clashes and Class Consciousness 1:14:18

4M ago1:14:18

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Dear Diary, We made it to one of our most anticipated books of this series: Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady! It was written by Ellen Emerson White and published in 1998. Boy, were the late 1990s a fantastic time to hyperfocus on the Titanic. In this story, we meet Margaret, a precocious orphan from Whitechapel. Margaret…

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The ADHD shame spiral from making mistakes in relationships 27:56

4M ago27:56

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. A lot of shame can come up when a person with ADHD is confronted about a mistake they’ve made. They might start to spiral into bad feelings, and negative self-talk, when really the person bringing …

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Breaking the Stigma Around ADHD with Dr. Kojo Sarfo 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Send us a text In this episode of the Men’s ADHD Support Group podcast, Marc welcomes Dr. Kojo Sarfo, a renowned comedian, actor, content creator, and mental health advocate. They discuss Dr. Sarfo's journey in the ADHD community, his insights on neurodivergent relationships, and the importance of mental health among men. Dr. Sarfo shares his exper…

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Navigating emotional intimacy with ADHD 31:45

5M ago31:45

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Emotional intimacy is about sharing an emotional connection and presence with yourself and other people. But a lot of ADHD traits, and lived experiences, can get in the way. This could be due to tr…

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Help! I’m in a parentified relationship! 34:49

5M ago34:49

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Romantic partners often support and help each other out with different things. And with ADHD in the relationship, there might be some extra support needed here and there. But what happens when that support crosses the line into parentification, or taking care of your partner like they’re your child? Or the other way around, where your partner is re…

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Consensual non-monogamy and ADHD relationships 34:45

6M ago34:45

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Monogamous romantic relationships have been seen as the norm for a long time. They’re the kind most commonly represented in the media, often as the only “right” kind of relationship. However, open relationships, polyamory, and other consensual non-monogamous relationships are more common than you might think. People with ADHD often find ways of liv…

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ADHD and: Rejection sensitivity (From the “ADHD and” podcast) 11:07

6M ago11:07

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This week, host Cate Osborn shares an episode from ADHD and, another podcast on the MissUnderstood podcast channel. Imagine receiving a “no” to an idea you’ve shared in a meeting. Instead of brushing it off, you become overwhelmed with thoughts of self-doubt and a deep sense of rejection. This intense emotional reaction is known as rejection sensit…

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Historical Note: Chief Bluejay with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania 1:04:44

6M ago1:04:44

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Dear Diary, For our historical note, we had the privilege of speaking with Barbara "Bluejay" Michalski, the Chief and Keeper of Culture of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Chief Bluejay shared with us some of the stories and projects she works on to carry on the traditions of her people. Tune in to hear her thoughts on settler/Indigenous relation…

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Reddit reactions: ADHD and romantic relationships! 37:29

7M ago37:29

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Have you ever been called a “manic pixie dream girl” by someone you were dating? Is it hard to remember your partner when they’re not with you? ADHD can bring its own set of challenges to dating, and romantic relationships. Producer Margie visits the podcast to share what she’s found on the ADHD Women subreddit, where women with ADHD ask questions …

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Bonus Episode: Julia Carpenter 1:09:37

7M ago1:09:37

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Dear Diary, We made another friend! Julia Carpenter is a journalist, writer, and creator from New York who loves women's history just like us! She has a great Substack called A Woman To Know where she uncovers some great stories about women in history. Also, she's been rereading the Dear America books and talking about them on her TikTok account, @…

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Oh, Baby! It’s an ADHD pregnancy! 34:48

7M ago34:48

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ADHD can impact pregnancy in a number of ways: Higher rate of postpartum depression, hormone surges that affect the brain’s functioning, increased demands on our executive function, and so much more. Our guest this week, Dusty Chipura, is an ADHD and pregnancy expert, ADHD coach, and doula in training. Dusty takes us through pregnancy with ADHD, wh…

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The Captive Diary of Catherine Carey Logan part 2: Mary Pope Osborne, You've Done it Again! 1:15:21

7M ago1:15:21

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Dear Diary, Wow! What an emotional journey we've been on with this book! Join us as we recap the second half of Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catherine Carey Logan written by Mary Pope Osborne. In the story's second half, Caty continues going through the stages of grief and seems to accept her new place in the Lenape tribe. We learn m…

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ADHD breakups: Impulsive texts and overthinking regrets 31:05

8M ago31:05

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Sometimes, romantic relationships just don’t work out. And breaking up with someone can be really tough — including having the breakup conversation. With ADHD, overthinking, people-pleasing, and rejection sensitivity can make it even harder. This week, ADHD coach and author of I Don’t Hate My Ex-Husband Jess DuBose visits Sorry, I Missed This. List…

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Chicken Chad for the Soul 50:36

8M ago50:36

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In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about the election (we get sad), Cate tells an incredibly embarrassing story from her youth and we attempt to get Good At Improv.

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Alan P. Brown's 5 Mindset Shifts For More Doing and Less Stressing 1:18:07

8M ago1:18:07

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Send us a text Join our host Shane Thrapp, Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, and Alan P. Brown of ADDCrusher as they talk about effective strategies for managing ADHD. Alan shares his insights on focusing on practical and science-based approaches around productivity. They discuss topics such as energy management, the importance …

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The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan part 1: Tooken 2:00:47

8M ago2:00:47

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Dear Diary, It's a new book, and we (mostly Jen) were so worried about this one! Mary Pope Osborne takes on a huge challenge with her book, Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan. Our main character, Catharine (Caty), is a Quaker living with her family on the frontier of Pennsylvania in 1763. Tensions with local Native Am…

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ADHD Parenting Featuring Mike McLeod of GrowNow ADHD 56:23

8M ago56:23

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Send us a text In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, we are doing a cross-over event for the ADHD Parents Support Group! Our host Shane Thrapp talks with Michael McLeod, the founder of GrowNow ADHD Coaching and Co-Host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast featuring ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt. They discuss Michael's journey into ADHD coac…

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ADHD and self-advocacy at work 29:39

8M ago29:39

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Self-advocacy and ADHD workplace disclosure come together in a package. It’s important to know yourself and your values in order to be the best self-advocate you can be. In this week’s episode, ADHD at Work founder Meghan Brown-Enyia answers the question: What is a good self-advocate? And, gives her recipe for advocating for yourself. Related resou…

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Historical Note: The Tenement Museum's Kathryn Lloyd and Amanda Adler Brennan 1:16:32

8M ago1:16:32

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Dear Diary, It's guest-pert day! This week, we have not one, but TWO guests to talk to us about the real history of life in the tenements of the Lower East Side. Read on to get to know our guests a little better! Kathryn Lloyd is the Vice President of Programs and Interpretation at the Tenement Museum, where she oversees museum programming and educ…

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Barack Obameter, Snake Detective 44:09

8M ago44:09

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In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about important stuff like AI, CGI and practical effects, Cate bemoans the struggles of remembering names, dates and ...generally anything with ADHD, we spend some time meeting Robby, who really, really, really loves snakes and we generally bullshit about for the better part of an hour.…

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Using the Wheel of Consent to understand and express desire with Betty Martin 37:51

9M ago37:51

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Consent is an agreement that people reach together. It can get a bit tricky with people-pleasing and black and white thinking — two things that can often come up with ADHD. The Wheel of Consent can help. This week, host Cate Osborn welcomes Betty Martin to the show. Betty is the author of The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent. Join …

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The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl part 2: Zipping Through the American Dream 1:39:21

9M ago1:39:21

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Dear Diary, This week, we're finishing our recap of Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. What an action-packed second half! This book has everything: family drama, tragic deaths, labor issues, entrepreneurship, and Yiddish theater! Join us as we dig deeper into Zippy's first year in America. Yours Tr…

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William Curb of Hacking Your ADHD - Celebrating 200 Episodes! 54:20

9M ago54:20

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Send us a text Welcome to the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast! I’m Shane Thrapp, and today we’re joined by William Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, as he celebrates his 200th episode. We talk about how William started the podcast, the challenges of staying consistent with ADHD, and how podcasting helped him manage his own symptoms. We also cover c…

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ADHD, sensory systems, and communication 32:16

9M ago32:16

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Do you not notice that you’re hungry until you’re raging? Do you bump into things constantly? These are just two examples of how our sensory systems can affect those of us with ADHD. And they have a lot more to do with communication than you might think. This week, author of ADHD & Us and licensed clinical social worker Anita Robertson breaks down …

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The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl part 1: Tradition! 1:19:27

9M ago1:19:27

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Dear Diary, Fall is here, and we're back in the podcast saddle! This week we're starting our discussion on Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. The book was written by Kathryn Laskey (her second of the series) and was published in 1998. Zipporah (Zippy), her Mama, and two sisters have just arrived at…

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Is it love or is it dopamine? (from “Tips from an ADHD Coach” podcast) 18:49

9M ago18:49

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Have you ever impulsively thrown yourself into a relationship? Do you change your interests based on who you’re dating? Today, we're sharing an episode of the "Tips from an ADHD Coach" podcast on rushing into relationships that might not actually be what you want. ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on changing yourself in relationships. Listen f…

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Managing conflict with a partner with ADHD 32:18

9M ago32:18

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Conflict can be uncomfortable. But it’s a necessary part of life that can have great outcomes. ADHD often comes with trouble with executive function, emotional regulation, time perception, and more. This can make conflict even tougher to face. Senior certified Gottman relationship therapist Michael McNulty walks us through the research on which the…

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We're Back 55:47

10M ago55:47

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After a year-long hiatus, Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest is back! In this highly anticipated episode, Catie and Erik catch you up on everything that’s been happening during their break, including the exciting journey of writing a book, launching new projects and honestly a weird number of references to buttholes. We talk mansplaining, passion, wan…

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Dating with ADHD 36:46

10M ago36:46

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Dating is a skill. And like any skill, it takes practice. ADHD can intensify dating challenges. Like, masking to be someone we’re not so the other person will like us. Or, having intense feelings quickly, and jumping into a relationship that may not be what we want in the long run. Dating coach Amie Leadingham visits the show this week to talk abou…

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The impact of ADHD on workplace relationships 37:12

10M ago37:12

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Workplace relationships can be challenging for anyone. But for people with ADHD, trouble with working memory, self-control, emotions, and more can make professionalism even more confusing. Executive and ADHD coach Farah Jamil visits the show to clear up some common mysteries, like, how do I speak up for myself? And, what do I do when I’ve made a mi…

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ADHD and sex 33:42

11M ago33:42

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When you have ADHD, it can affect every part of your life — even sex. ADHD impacts how we show up in relationships. And it can be easy to forget it’s with us in the bedroom too. ADHD sexpert and psychologist Dr. Ari Tuckman visits the podcast this week to talk about the connection between ADHD and sex. Listen to this foundational episode as we set …

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