Episode 64 - What happens when you are in a room filled with 1000 ADHD adults?

What happens when you spend three days surrounded by people who think like you, feel like you, and totally get your brain?

In this solo episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down (with a few real-life distractions along the way… hi, Benji!) to share her biggest takeaways from the International ADHD Conference — and how it felt to show up fully, authentically, and maybe even a little impulsively.

This isn’t a polished “here are the highlights” recap. It’s honest, vulnerable, funny, emotional, and full of those unfiltered ADHD moments we don’t usually talk about.

From oversharing with strangers to forgetting name tags to unexpectedly crying on stage during a live coaching demo… Jami opens up about:

• confronting her lifelong imposter syndrome
• learning to charge for her coaching
• why perfectionism keeps so many ADHD adults stuck
• how masking shows up — especially for women over 50
• the relief of finding a community where you don’t have to perform
• and why healing often comes from understanding your parents’ ADHD, too

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or like you’re constantly hustling to keep up, this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and a whole lot less alone.

And yes — she finally answers the Button Question: “If you could press a button and erase your ADHD… would you?”

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Jami’s Coaching & Programs
  • Coaching, workshops & community: jamishapiro.me
  • Book: This Explains So Much — Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD: Available on Amazon
• Home Organizing & Move Management (San Diego)
   • Silver Linings Transitions — silverliningstransitions.com
• Community & Connection
   • Facebook Group: Grandma Has ADHD
   • ADHD Quiz & Resources: grandmahasadhd.com

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Grandma Has ADHD! We hope Jami's journey and insights into ADHD shed light on the unique challenges faced by older adults. Stay tuned for more episodes where we’ll explore helpful resources, share personal stories, and provide guidance for those navigating ADHD. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends who might benefit. Remember, Make the rest of your life the best of your life.

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Chapters

• 2:00 Why being around other ADHD adults feels like instant connection
• 3:00 Conference “ADHD Bingo” — oversharing, impulsivity, and forgotten name tags
• 4:00 Volunteering for a live coaching session… then sweating through it
• 7:00 Imposter syndrome, gifted program trauma & the “I’m not smart enough” narrative
• 10:00 Learning what real ADHD coaching looks like and why it works
• 12:00 Perfectionism, procrastination & why simplifying the steps actually works
• 14:00 ADHD is not a “mental illness” — it’s brain-wiring, and why that matters
• 16:00 Estranged family relationships & generational ADHD patterns
• 18:00 Masking, burnout, and the exhausting pressure to “look put-together”
• 23:00 Jami’s upcoming workshops, community groups, and coaching programs
• 27:00 Why older parents often refuse to talk about their ADHD
• 30:00 The Button Question — would she choose to never have ADHD?