Discovering ADHD: Stories from Backyard Brunch

In this episode, Heidi continues her interview with her best friend, Rachel, diving deep into topics like sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and associated comorbidities. They share personal experiences with sensory stimuli, motor and verbal tics, and the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD. The conversation also touches on broader issues such as how ADHD manifests differently in people, the connection...

In this episode, Heidi continues her conversation with best friend Rachel, discussing the complexities of ADHD and its interaction with OCD. The duo shares personal anecdotes about ADHD symptoms like impulsivity, hyperfocus, and sensory sensitivities, as well as the challenges of maintaining hygiene and managing compulsions. They delve into their struggles with executive function and share surpris...

In this episode Heidi and Heather switch from their typical backyard discussions to interviews, this one with Heidi's best friend Rachel, who also has ADHD. Rachel discusses her late diagnosis, coinciding with her journey to sobriety in 2013. The conversation covers the interplay between ADHD, substance abuse, and other comorbidities like anxiety, depression, and OCD. They also touch on the impact...

In this episode, hosts Heidi and Heather break from their usual format to conduct interviews with individuals who have ADHD. The first guest is Heidi's daughter, Grace. They discuss Grace's recent experiences with ADHD medications, her unique ways of thinking, and the various symptoms and challenges associated with ADHD, such as lack of focus, time management issues, and emotional impulsivity. The...

In this episode, Heidi Faucette discusses the complex intersection of being a mom with ADHD and raising a child with ADHD. Heidi shares her personal challenges with maintaining self-care routines and instilling these habits in her daughter, Grace, who also struggles with ADHD. The episode delves into specific issues like hygiene, fear of bowel movements, and lack of balance, explaining how these m...

In this informal and heartfelt conversation, Heidi and Heather explore the complexities of setting boundaries with ADHD. They discuss people-pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome, and the impact on their professional and personal lives. Reflecting on childhood experiences of sensitivity and trauma, they also share lighter moments, such as observing snails in the backyard. Additionally, the discus...

In this episode, Heidi Faucette and her sister Heather discuss their experiences managing ADHD as newly diagnosed adults. They reflect on the changes in their sleep patterns, particularly the struggle with shifted circadian rhythms common in ADHD individuals. The conversation touches on the challenges of establishing daily routines, including hygiene and medication adherence. They share personal a...

Heidi and her sister Heather, newly diagnosed with ADHD, share their backyard discussions in Brooklyn. They explore the impact of ADHD on their lives, recount personal stories, and reflect on their childhood challenges. The sisters discuss societal expectations, such as eye contact, and introduce a study on parental smoking and ADHD risk. They touch on their personal experiences with ADHD-related...

In this episode, Heidi and Heather share their backyard conversations in Brooklyn, emphasizing how eye contact can be challenging for people with ADHD and social anxiety. The discussion delves into societal expectations of eye contact, the internal versus external focus during conversations, and personal anecdotes about handling social interactions. They aim to support and uplift women dealing wit...

In this episode, Heidi and Heather discuss their experiences, challenges, and discoveries related to their condition. They reflect on topics such as anticipatory anxiety, social anxiety, the impacts of ADHD on their social lives and relationships, as well as the common tendency to abandon hobbies and projects. They aim to support and uplift women dealing with undiagnosed ADHD by sharing their own...

Hosts Heidi and Heather share their journey of being newly diagnosed with ADHD in their candid podcast. They explore living with ADHD through the lens of empathy, memory, and emotional experiences with topics ranging from childhood habits to extreme empathy and its implications. They discuss the challenges of adapting to life with ADHD, including emotional sensitivity and the difficulty of fitting...

In this podcast episode, Heidi Faucette and her sister Heather, both GenXers experiencing menopause, discuss their recent ADHD diagnoses. They recount their weekend backyard discussions in Brooklyn during the pandemic, exploring the impact of ADHD on their lives, reflecting on personal stories, and expressing the grief felt over the delays in their diagnosis. The conversation covers their struggle...

Heidi Faucette and her sister Heather discuss their recent diagnoses and impacts. They reflect on their experiences with ADHD in their daily lives, the challenges of growing up undiagnosed, and the societal expectations on neurodiverse individuals. They highlight the importance of understanding ADHD beyond the deficit and disorder labels, advocating for recognition and inclusion. Conversations in...

This episode discusses the emotional impact of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, particularly the grief from realizing how different one's life could have been with an earlier diagnosis. It highlights the challenges faced by quiet girls with ADHD, who are often overlooked, and the cycle of misdiagnosis passed down through generations. The narrative explores socioeconomic struggles, mental i...

Heidi Faucette and her sister Heather, both Gen Xers newly diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic and undergoing menopause, share their weekend backyard conversations in Brooklyn. They discuss the interplay between estrogen levels, ADHD, and menopause, reflecting on their emotional struggles and physical symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, and body imbalances. They emphasize the importance of self-...

Uncover the hidden truths of living with ADHD in our latest podcast episode. From misunderstood behaviors to coping mechanisms, we shed light on the realities many face. Let's spread awareness and support each other in this journey. #ADHDawareness #RealTalk

This episode touches on the importance of recognizing ADHD in both children and adults, its impact on family dynamics, and the struggles of managing daily life and health issues such as orthodontia decisions for Heidi's daughter, Grace. Through laughter and tears, they explore the interconnectedness of ADHD with physical health issues like sensory sensitivities, orthodontic needs, and postural con...

Gen X sisters, menopausal phase, discuss their newly diagnosed ADHD and share their experiences of utilizing fear as a motivator. They reminisce about their childhood, highlighting different coping mechanisms. The conversation delves into topics like feeling misunderstood, ADHD in relation to goth culture, and different perspectives on behavioral issues. The sisters aim to uplift and support women...

The sisters and GenXers, introduce their podcast centered around their late diagnosis of ADHD. Their journey into the world of ADHD began when Heidi's daughter was diagnosed, prompting both to reflect on their own symptoms and struggles, leading to their eventual late diagnoses. They touch upon the challenges of growing up undiagnosed, like difficulty with focus and self-care, and the additional c...