604- Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills and Building Independence in Children
Release Date: 05/05/2026
605- Early Puberty Among Girls with ADHD and Its Mental Health Implications
ADHD Experts Podcast
Molly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty. Resources: ADHD and Puberty Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #6045 here: This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world’s leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at . This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for...
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604- Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills and Building Independence in Children
ADHD Experts Podcast
Michael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations. Resources: Executive Functioning Skills Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #604 here: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for...
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603- The Brain Chemistry of ADHD: Understanding Dopamine, Serotonin & Norepinephrine
ADHD Experts Podcast
Gregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition. Resources: ADHD & Brain Health Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #603 here: This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at . Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast....
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602- Emotional Dysregulation in Adults: Managing Triggers & Co-Occurring Conditions
ADHD Experts Podcast
Doug Mennin, Ph.D., introduces ideas aligned with emotion regulation therapy, a research-based approach designed to help people understand and respond to feelings of anxiety, low mood, rumination, self-criticism, and other aspects of emotional distress. Resources: Emotional Dysregulation in Adults Free Download: Read: Read: Read: A Access the video and slides for podcast episode #602 here: This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at . Thank you for listening to...
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601- Creating Boundaries and Strategies for Highly Dependent Adult Children
ADHD Experts Podcast
Natalia Aíza, LPC, explains why some adult children become highly dependent, and the core traits and diagnoses they often share; how parents may contribute to a child’s inability to launch; and how to break a cycle of emotional and financial reliance. Resources: Dependent Adult Children Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #601 here: This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at . Thank you for listening to ADDitude's...
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600- When Emotions Block Learning for Students with ADHD
ADHD Experts Podcast
Why do students freeze, shut down, or become emotional in class, even when they have the skills to succeed? Gena VanderMeulen, M.A. Ed., explains how emotional regulation shapes learning and motivation, and shares strategies and tools parents and educators can use. Resources: Emotions in the Classroom Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #600 here: This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at . This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at and get on your way to being your best self. This...
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599- Parent-Child Executive Function Training: Help Yourself, Help Your Child
ADHD Experts Podcast
The most effective way to support your child’s executive function development may be to strengthen your own skills first. Tamar Kahane, Psy.D., explains how ADHD affects executive functioning and shares a practical framework for modeling executive function skills. Resources: Executive Function Training Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #599 here: This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at . Thank you for listening...
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598- Stuck in Procrastination Mode? Turn Intention into Action with ADHD
ADHD Experts Podcast
Laura E. Knouse, Ph.D., shares her research on ADHD and the in-the-moment thoughts that can divert you from goal-oriented tasks. Learn how to recognize your most thought-feeling patterns and triggers, plus practical strategies to overcome procrastination. Resources: Stop Procrastination Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #598 here: This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at . Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD...
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597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns
ADHD Experts Podcast
Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medical Gaslighting Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #597 here: Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine () to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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596- Family Dynamics and ADHD: Challenging Generational Patterns and Power Struggles
ADHD Experts Podcast
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., explores how ADHD affects family systems and pushes us into familiar roles—like the Overfunctioner and the Underfunctioner, Peacemaker and Intensifier—and shares practical tools to shift these patterns and end the power struggles. Resources: ADHD and Family Dynamics Free Download: Read: Read: Read: Read: Access the video and slides for podcast episode #596 here: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider...
info_outlineMichael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations.
Resources: Executive Functioning Skills
- Free Download: Could You Have Executive Function Disorder?
- Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
- Read: Your Brain’s GPS Is Glitchy: Why Working Memory Fails and How to Bolster It
- Read: 10 Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Executive Skills
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #604 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-skills-teaching-independence-to-children/
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self.
This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for “Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts.
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