ADHD: Are You Distracted or Is It a Disorder? (Part 1)
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Release Date: 12/11/2025
Eating Disorders: Does Dieting Actually Make Them Worse? (Part 2)
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Can you tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them? Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar debunks the "healthy look" myth and explains why dieting is toxic to recovery. This episode explores the critical "Nine Truths" of eating disorders, the role of genetics, and why early intervention is vital for long-term health. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this deep-dive, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Wassena...
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"You can have an eating disorder and not be in an underweight body." This powerful insight from Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, Regional Medical Director at the Eating Recovery Center, challenges everything we think we know about food, weight, and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of RECOVERable, host Terry Maguire sits down with Dr. Wassenaar to dismantle the dangerous myths surrounding eating disorders. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Dr. W...
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Can you truly heal from a traumatic childhood? Dr. Christina Bethell explains why your past shapes you but doesn't have to define your future. In this episode of Recoverable, we dive deep into the groundbreaking research behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the "medicine" of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ We explore the 10-question ACEs screener and why factors like emotional neglect are often the ...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, angry, or disconnected after childbirth? You are not alone—nearly 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, yet many suffer in silence due to a paralyzing sense of shame. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this essential follow-up, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a PhD, researcher, and nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience speci...
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Are you struggling with depression during pregnancy but afraid to talk about it? You are not alone, as up to 20% of women will experience a significant mood disorder during pregnancy or after birth. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this episode, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a professor, a nurse-midwife of 20 years, and a researcher specializing in Black maternal stress and anxiety. We div...
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Description: How do you know when you’ve finally reached the point where you can't do it alone? For many, the realization doesn't come from a "lightbulb moment," but from the exhaustion of repeating the same mistakes while expecting different results. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Levels of Care, host Terry McGuire and Dr. Sal Raichbach explore the psychological barriers to seeking help and the reality of life after the "rehab" doors close. Find mental health and addiction treatment ne...
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Navigating the world of addiction and mental health treatment can feel like learning a completely different language when you are already at your breaking point. How do you know if you need a "hospital level" of care or if weekly therapy is enough? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with behavioral health expert Dr. Sal Raichbach to demystify the "continuum of care" and explain exactly what happens at every stage of recovery. Find mental health and addiction treatmen...
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Thoughts of suicide are not uncommon and can be a part of the human experience for many individuals at various points in their lives. In Part 2 of this series, host Terry McGuire welcomes back Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, a public health researcher specializing in suicide. This conversation focuses on the "invitations" people send when they are in distress and how to navigate the spectrum of suicidal thoughts with empathy and evidence-based tools. Find mental health and addiction treatment near y...
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Suicidality: How to Support Someone in a Crisis (Part 1)
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, which may be difficult for some listeners; if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a crisis hotline like 988. "When you are suicidal, it is an incredibly isolating feeling. It’s feeling like nobody really understands." In this episode of RECOVER, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, a distinguished suicidologist and public health researcher, to peel...
info_outlineWonder if your forgetfulness and zoning out is ADHD or just distraction? In this episode of Recovery, child psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Carrie Jackson explains what ADHD really feels like and why it’s often underdiagnosed in women and BIPOC communities. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between normal distraction and clinically significant ADHD symptoms in women, men and kids and why executive functioning issues – not laziness – drive the forgetfulness, missed deadlines and day‑dreaming.
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Dr. Jackson shares her own journey living with ADHD and breaks down the three presentations: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined. She debunks myths (no, sugar and screen time don’t cause ADHD), explains why girls often present as “quiet daydreamers” while boys are labelled disruptive, and explores the role of hormones and genetics in adult ADHD diagnosis. You’ll hear why there’s no brain scan for ADHD – diagnosis relies on interviews, questionnaires and observing behaviour across settings – and why many adults get diagnosed after childbirth or during major life transitions.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & why ADHD is often underdiagnosed
00:24 – Do I have ADHD or am I just distracted?
01:04 – Regulating attention: hyperfocus vs distractibility
03:22 – Interest‑based attention & urgency (video games vs tasks)
04:12 – How ADHD is diagnosed & who can diagnose it
05:49 – No brain scans: interviews, questionnaires & criteria
07:28 – Recognizing symptoms across school, work & home
08:42 – Forgetting homework: performance vs intelligence
10:03 – Misconceptions: laziness, discipline & executive function
11:16 – Gender differences: ADHD in girls vs boys
13:14 – Types of ADHD & how symptoms change with age
15:07 – Inattentive signs: zoning out, random thoughts & losing things
17:09 – Why ADHD is missed: hidden symptoms & doing well in school
18:59 – The emotional toll: shame, self‑esteem & feeling “lazy”
20:43 – Underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed? Changing criteria & awareness
22:05 – Genetics, parental age & environmental factors
23:29 – Key symptoms: attention, organization & impulsivity
26:03 – Causes vs myths: sugar, screen time & diet
27:29 – Does ADHD get worse with age? Hormones & adult life
31:24 – Suspect ADHD? Finding qualified help & next steps
32:45 – Diagnosing young kids & parent‑focused interventions
34:32 – What’s next: medications, parenting strategies & support
❓ Questions the Video Answers:
How can I tell if I have ADHD or if I’m just distracted?
What are the most common ADHD symptoms in women and girls?
How does ADHD differ from normal forgetfulness or laziness?
What’s the difference between inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive ADHD?
How is ADHD diagnosed in adults without a brain scan?
Why are so many women and BIPOC individuals underdiagnosed?
Can you have ADHD and still hyperfocus on video games or work?
Does ADHD get worse with age, or can it improve over time?
Is ADHD genetic, and what environmental factors play a role?
What are the myths about sugar, screen time and diet causing ADHD?
How do hormones and pregnancy impact ADHD symptoms in women?
What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD presentations?
At what age can children be reliably diagnosed with ADHD?
What help is available if my child shows signs but doesn’t meet the criteria?
What should be my first step if I suspect ADHD for myself or my child?
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