Grandma Has ADHD

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 advice just doesn't work for you. Dana shares how years of struggling with clutter led her to discover that her brain simply worked differently than the br...

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 how reading Jami's book, This Explains So Much , helped her recognize many ADHD traits in herself later in life, including being labeled a daydreamer, struggling to s...

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 years and why so many women are diagnosed with everything except ADHD. Jessi shares her own late-diagnosis journey, including years of anxiety, insomnia, migraines, panic...

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 own late-diagnosis journey and reflects on years of being treated for anxiety, depression, and learning differences before realizing ADHD was the missing piece. Togeth...

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: friendship. While ADHD is often discussed in terms of organization, productivity, or time management, Caroline has spent more than two decades helping people under...

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 learned at the NeuroDiversion 2026 Conference. Jami and Lynn unpack the insights, strategies, and moments of connection that stood out most from a weekend spent surrounde...

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 many people with ADHD know all too well. If you’ve ever replayed a conversation for hours, spiraled over a mistake, or mentally traveled back in time wondering what y...

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” may be doing more harm than good. Bob has spent decades working in the aging space and believes strongly that aging is not something to fight against, it’s a privileg...

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 way we support people with ADHD: adaptive accommodations. For years, many people with ADHD have been told they’re lazy, unmotivated, or just need to try harder. Bu...

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 your struggles were personal failures. Together, Jami and Shelley talk about redefining success, setting realistic expectations, and finding ways to make life feel mor...

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. Dr. Horn shares how shame can quietly shape relationships, confidence, communication, and emotional regulation — and why healing begins when we stop judging ourselves and...

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 powerful intersection between ADHD and organizing, especially when it comes to downsizing, decluttering, and navigating a lifetime of belongings. Jami shares her personal exp...

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 son’s struggles and how that realization reshaped not only her understanding of him, but of herself and her past. Together, Jami and Jamie explore how guilt show...

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 misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply overlooked, particularly in women and those diagnosed later in life. And when it comes to treatment, there’s still a lot of confusion, fear,...

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 patterns often reveal the bigger picture. Heather shares her journey of recognizing ADHD in herself after her daughter’s diagnosis and how that discovery reshaped her...

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, Lynn shares more of her childhood experiences—growing up with anxiety, night terrors, hyperactivity, and creativity—long before ADHD was widely understood or diagno...

Episode Summary In 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 adults. For decades, ADHD was believed to be something children simply “outgrew.” Dr. Goodman has spent over 40 years researching and treating adult ADHD, challenging...

Lynn Layfield on Anxiety (Part 1) In this deeply personal and emotional episode of the Grandma Has ADHD Podcast, Jami welcomes back her longtime friend and Sparkler Society co-founder, Lynn Layfield, for a conversation unlike any they’ve had publicly before. What began as a private conversation about anxiety quickly turned into something much bigger. Jami realized their discussion needed to be rec...

Thriving with ADHD at Every Stage of Life with Jennifer Lorenz In this insightful and validating episode, Jami welcomes certified ADHD and executive function coach Jennifer Lorenz. With over 25 years of experience mentoring professionals and extensive training in ADHD coaching, emotional intelligence, and CliftonStrengths, Jennifer brings both professional expertise and personal lived experience t...

“ADHD, Dating & Relationships” with Jami Shapiro and Lynn Layfield Episode Summary In this candid and personal conversation, Jamie sits down with longtime friend Lynn to explore how ADHD has shaped their dating lives, marriages, and relationships. From impulsivity and rejection sensitivity to energy mismatches and household chaos, they unpack the real-world impact of ADHD across different life...

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, communicate, and connect — especially when both partners are navigating different brain wiring. Anita shares her personal journey with ADHD, how it influenced her path...

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, pressure, comparison, and quiet grief over where we thought we’d be by now. In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD , Jami Shapiro unpacks the unrealistic expectatio...

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 founder of the Life Empowerment Center, James joins Jami to explore what it truly means to age with ADHD, especially when the diagnosis comes later in life, a...

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 dropping estrogen turned everyday challenges into chaos—and how understanding the link between hormones and ADHD changed everything. They dive into why stimulant medication...

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 Layfield for an honest conversation about menopause, ADHD after 50, brain fog, hormones, emotional regulation, and what it really feels like to enter the “third act” of...