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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
104 episodes
Episode 103 - Looking Back 2 Years After Discovering ADHD at Age 77
What happens when you discover ADHD at 77 and then have two years to understand what it has meant throughout your life?In this special episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with a very important guest: her mom, Vic...
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Episode 102 - Why ADHD & Autism Look Different in Women
Why do so many women reach adulthood before realizing they have ADHD, autism, or both?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with Dr. Karen Albert Saporito, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes i...
Episode 101 – ADHD, Narcissism & Generational Trauma
What happens when ADHD, trauma, and the patterns we inherit from our families overlap?Jami Shapiro sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Virginia Wilcsek, founder of The Transcending Pathway, for an honest conversation ab...
Episode 100 - Unwrapping the Gifts of ADHD with Dr. Ned Hallowell
For the 100th episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro welcomes one of the most influential voices in the ADHD world: Dr. Edward "Ned" Hallowell. Psychiatrist, bestselling author of Driven to Distraction and ADHD 2.0...
Episode 99 - Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with fellow ADHD podcaster William Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, for a practical conversation about what it really looks like to work with an ADHD brain instead of...
Episode 98 - Why Rejection Hurts So Much with ADHD
Why does one small criticism stick with us for days? Why do our emotions sometimes feel so much bigger than everyone else's? And what does ADHD have to do with it?In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ...
Episode 97 - Finding Peace After a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Jami Shapiro sits down with executive communication coach and public speaking expert Dr. Reesa Woolf for a conversation that goes far beyond speaking in front of a crowd.After decades of believing she simply wasn't good at certain things...
Episode 96 - ADHD & Autism with Dr. Cheryl Browne
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with developmental psychologist, ADHD coach, and mindfulness practitioner Dr. Cheryl Browne for a thoughtful conversation about the overlap between ADHD and autism—and why mor...
Episode 95 - Decluttering at the Speed of Life with Dana K. White
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with bestselling author and decluttering expert Dana K. White for a conversation that will feel like a breath of fresh air if you've ever wondered why traditional organizing a...
Episode 94 - ADHD, Aging & Dementia
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with Certified Senior Advisor and dementia care specialist Sydney Kennedy for a conversation that bridges two often misunderstood topics: ADHD and aging.Sydney shares h...
Episode 93 - Anything But ADHD
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with filmmaker and producer Jessi Sorensen, creator of the upcoming documentary Anything But ADHD. Together, they explore what happens when ADHD goes unrecognized for...
Episode 92 - Why Knowing You Have ADHD Matters At ANY Age
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach, author, and podcast host Brooke Schnittman to discuss why understanding ADHD can be life-changing, no matter when you're diagnosed.Brooke shares her ow...
Episode 91 - ADHD & Adult Friends with Caroline Maguire
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with internationally recognized ADHD coach, educator, TEDx speaker, and author Caroline Maguire for an honest conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges of ADHD:...
Episode 90 - Why Community Matters for People with ADHD
In this special episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by her longtime friend, Sparkler Society co-founder, and first-time NeuroDiversion conference attendee, Lynn Layfield, for a candid conversation about what they learne...
Episode 89 - Try Not To Get Into That Time Machine & Other Ways To Stop Ruminating
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with therapist and anxiety specialist Kristen Baird Goldman for a thoughtful and deeply relatable conversation about rumination, anxiety, and the exhausting mental loops so ma...
Episode 88 - Why We Need to Banish the Term “Anti-Aging”
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with Bob Roth, managing partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about aging, ADHD, connection, and why the term “anti-aging” ma...
Episode 87 - What are Adaptive Accommodations and Why Might They Be a Game Changer for Those of Us with ADHD?
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro welcomes back ADHD coach and Attention Talk Radio founder Jeff Copper for a fascinating conversation about motivation, executive function, and a concept that could completely change the...
Episode 86 - Feel Less Shitty About Yourself
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Shelley Fritz for a refreshingly honest and grounded conversation about what it really means to live with ADHD, especially when you’ve spent years thinking you...
Episode 85 - Why We Need to Reframe Shame with ADHD
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with psychologist and adult ADHD expert Dr. Shawn Horn for an honest and empowering conversation about one of the heaviest emotions many people with ADHD carry: shame.D...
Episode 84 - ADHD & Downsizing
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro switches things up and sits in the guest seat as she’s interviewed by her longtime friend Lynn.With National Organizing Month as the backdrop, this conversation explores the powe...
Episode 83 - Overcoming the Guilt and Shame of ADHD
In this episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach and educator Jamie Blume for a deeply honest conversation about guilt, shame, and self-compassion in the ADHD journey.Jamie shares her personal story of discovering ADHD through her...
Episode 82 - The Impact of ADHD Medications on Older Adults
In this episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with nurse practitioner and ADHD specialist Maggie Alexander for an eye-opening conversation about ADHD medication, especially in older adults.For many people, ADHD has long been misu...
Episode 81 - A Daughter's Experience with Alzheimers and ADHD
In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach and behavior analyst Heather Callison for a deeply honest conversation about discovering ADHD later in life, raising neurodivergent children, and how family pa...
Episode 80 - Anxiety and ADHD part 2
This episode continues a deeply personal conversation between Jami Shapiro and her longtime friend and collaborator Lynn, as they explore the lifelong impact of ADHD, especially for women who were never diagnosed growing up.In Part 2, Ly...
Episode 79 - We Don’t Suddenly Get ADHD at 60 - We’re Finally Becoming Aware a conversation with Dr. David Goodman
Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with internationally recognized ADHD expert Dr. David W. Goodman to explore one of the most overlooked conversations in mental health: ADHD in older ...