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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 76 episodes
Grandma Has ADHD
Latest Episodes
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...
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Episode 75
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54:50
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...
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Episode 74
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47:30
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...
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Episode 73
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46:55
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...
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Episode 72
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55:02
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...
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Episode 71
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49:20