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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.
Episodes
70 episodes
Episode 69 - Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop Spinning & Start Winning with Coach Ryan Mayer
What does ADHD look like when it’s not the stereotype — and how does it impact work, family, and daily life across generations?In this candid and energizing episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by Ryan Ma...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68 - ADHD & Aging: Understanding Depression and Suicide Risk in Seniors
What happens when ADHD goes undiagnosed or misunderstood for decades — especially in older adults, veterans, and first responders? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jami sits down with Stephen Wright, a U.S. Army veteran, law enfo...
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Episode 68
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54:59
Episode 67 - Stop Doing Life on Hard Mode: The Truth About High-Functioning ADHD
What if your lifelong “drive,” perfectionism, and success were actually camouflage for undiagnosed ADHD?In this validating episode, Jami sits down with Dr. Eliza Barach — cognitive psychologist, ADHD coach, and proud ADHDer — to...
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Episode 67
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43:02
Episode 66 - Join our "Sparkler Society" - Be Bright. Be Bold. Belong.
What if the struggles you’ve carried for decades weren’t personal failures — but undiagnosed ADHD finally coming into focus?In this warm, funny, and deeply relatable episode, Jami is joined by her longtime best friend Lynn Layfield for a...
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Episode 66
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29:55
Episode 65 - Why People With ADHD End Up in Toxic Relationships?
What if the chaos in your relationships wasn’t your fault — but a pattern your ADHD brain was wired to fall into?In this powerful and honest conversation, Jami sits down with licensed therapist, ADHD coach, and domestic violence survivor...
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Episode 65
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40:03
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 distracti...
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Episode 64
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36:45
Episode 63 - How about an "Exercise Snack?"
What if the constant overwhelm, racing thoughts, late-night wide-awake brain, or “why is this so hard for me?” moments weren’t personal failures — but your nervous system asking for support?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, J...
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Episode 63
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38:01
Episode 62 - The Future Hasn’t Been Written Yet
What if the overwhelm, decision fatigue, clutter struggles, and “why can’t I just get started?” moments you’ve carried for decades weren’t character flaws — but ADHD you never knew you had?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Ja...
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Episode 62
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35:44
Episode 61 - ADHD or Perimenopause? The Hidden Symptoms Women Miss for Decades
What if the brain fog, memory slips, overwhelm, and emotional ups and downs you’ve blamed on “getting older”…weren’t aging at all?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami sits down with UK-based author and menopause expert Michelle Rowl...
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Episode 61
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54:13
Episode 60 - “This Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD”
What if one book could finally make sense of your lifelong struggles with clutter, focus, or follow-through?In this special solo episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro shares insights and readings from her book, This...
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Episode 60
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21:31
Episode 59 - Crisis Doesn't Make an Appointment: A Conversation with a Care Navigator on Why We Need to Pay Attention to "Not Now"
What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning?In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Brett Frankenberg, founder of Apex Health Advocates, who brings over 30 years o...
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Episode 59
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40:14
Episode 58 - This Boomer is a Technology Tutor
What if your biggest life reinvention happens after retirement?In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Joyce Feustel, a 76-year-old LinkedIn coach and founder of Boomers’ Social Media ...
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Episode 58
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41:03
Episode 57 - Gen Z and ADHD
What happens when ADHD runs in the family—but each generation experiences it completely differently?In this candid and often hilarious episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with her 17-year-old daughter, Adyso...
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Episode 57
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44:10
Episode 56 - This Explains So Much: Jami Shapiro & Charna Kinneberg on ADHD, Dyslexia, and Self-Acceptance
What if finally understanding your brain didn’t mean changing who you are—but celebrating how you’re wired?In this heartfelt episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro chats with Charna Kinneberg, one of the founding members...
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Episode 56
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33:55
Episode 55 – What is Care Management and How Can It Help Someone With ADHD?
What if growing older didn’t mean slowing down—but stepping into a more vibrant, intentional life?In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Dr. Corinne Auman, founder of Choice Care Navigators, to ex...
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Episode 55
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46:02
Episode 54 – The Hidden Power of Asking for Help with ADHD
What if the secret to thriving with ADHD isn’t about more discipline—but about asking for help in the right way?In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes back ADHD coach, podcast host, and t...
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Episode 54
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47:40
Episode 53 - ADHD or Alzheimer's? Why The Symptoms Can Look So Alike
What if the memory lapses you thought were early-onset Alzheimer’s were actually ADHD hiding in plain sight? In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro talks with Dan Sweiger—a healthcare industry leader and co-...
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Episode 53
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39:17
Episode 52 - This Grandma is on a Mission to Provide Comfort for Travelers and Show Young Women Anything is Possible
Have you ever wondered if ADHD could actually be the reason behind your resilience, creativity, or even your perfectionism? In this powerful episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, and gran...
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Episode 52
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45:09
Episode 51 - Wound Care Expert "You Need to be the Bigger Person for Yourself and Ask for Help"
What does wound care have to do with ADHD? A lot more than you might think. In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes back Kayva Jha, a business development manager in mobile wound care and a passionat...
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Episode 51
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43:53
Episode 50 - The Clutter Between Us: How ADHD Awareness Healed My Mother and My Relationship
In this milestone 50th episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with a very special guest—her mom, Vicki—for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about ADHD, clutter, grief, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters.Togeth...
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Episode 50
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41:31
Episode 49 - The Pressure to be “Perfect”
In this eye-opening and heartfelt episode, Jami Shapiro welcomes healthcare professional, patient advocate, and fellow ADHDer Kayva Jha for a conversation that bridges deeply personal experience with professional insight.From discovering...
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Episode 49
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45:22
Episode 48 - The Next Room (Grief, ADHD & Finding Peace in Midlife)
In this deeply moving and unexpected episode, Jami sits down with Jane Asher Reaney—radio personality, author of The Next Room, and a new member of the Silver Linings Transitions team—for a soulful conversation that blends spirituality...
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Episode 48
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48:23
Episode 47 - How to Make Marriage Work When You Have ADHD?
In this heartfelt follow-up episode, Jami welcomes back her cousin and therapist Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon for another deep dive into how ADHD impacts relationships—especially later in life.With decades of marriage under her belt and a PhD ...
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Episode 47
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37:19
Episode 46 - Chaos and Caffeine (Can ADHD Awareness Break Generational Trauma?)
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jami sits down with fellow ADHD podcaster and mom, Danielle Kelly, host of Chaos and Caffeine. Together, they explore how ADHD affects not just the individual—but entire family systems.Daniel...
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Episode 46
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44:18
Episode 45 - Did MY Grandma Have ADHD - Jami interivews her cousin Dr. Jane
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Jami welcomes her cousin and longtime family therapist, Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon. With decades of experience in marriage and family therapy—and a personal journey with ADHD—Jane brings a refreshing mix of...
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Episode 45
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48:17