Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD

If you knew that something was going on, and had to convince your doctor to dig into it with you, then you'll get where JeVona Maniex is coming from.  JeVona's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.  

We know it's ok to be weird. And it's nice to know we're not alone. Jesse J. Anderson helps us feel seen and reminds us that sharing makes this journey so much better. Jesse's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.  

Who's ready to flip the script? Lindsay is. Because there is no better way to kick off Refocused, Together , our ADHD Awareness Month Series, than with our Lindsay Guentzel herself. Listen in as she opens up about the emotional toll of being undiagnosed and what's working for her post-diagnosis. 31 days of stories starts right here, right now.  

Lindsay and the team at ADHD Online are wrapping up their back-to-school conversations and gearing up for ADHD Awareness Month by putting the finishing touches on their special series Refocused, Together .  Today's podcast revisits a webinar hosted by Tyler Dorsey and Katelyn Mabry, two women whose own journeys with ADHD led them to working within the ADHD community to help others on their journey...

How can we raise kids that are independent, confident, kind, empathetic and happy? By talking to them. Sounds easy, right?  According to Rebecca Rolland , it can be -- as long as we use the right kind of talk. Rebecca is a speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer but it's her role as a mother of two that led her to write The Art of Talking to Children . In her book, Rebecca introduces the concept o...

Tyler Dorsey was ahead of the curve. As a fifth grader, the 90s baby was diagnosed with ADHD -- well before the majority of girls who wouldn't be diagnosed well into adulthood.  By the time she made it to college, she knew how ADHD was showing up in her life and with a non-negoitable pushing her ahead, her spot on the volleyball team, she put her own boundaries into place and started to see hersel...

Back to school, back to school, to prove to my ADHD brain (and all the doubters) that I'm not a fool! It can be tough for the ADHD brain to get through transitions, regardless of the size or importance. So how does this struggle affect students heading back to school? Sure, it's something we do an awful lot growing up. But does it ever get easier? Not without putting in some work.  Christina Kantz...

Transitions can be tough for everyone. But for people with ADHD, it is something that can completely throw everything into chaos. And it doesn't matter the size or magnitude. It can be an everyday issue for people with ADHD. So what is it about ADHD and the trouble with transitioning? Where does that struggle come from? And how do we address it? Dr. Gayle Jensen Savoie is the Division Chief for Ps...

Stimulants medications are typically a mental health provider's first choice of treatment for ADHD. But for some people, stimulants aren't the best option and that's where non-stimulant medications come in as another treatment option for people to explore.  Join host Lindsay Guentzel for a conversation with Dr. Raafia Muhammad -- the division chief of medicine and interim chief medical officer for...

It was Sunday evening. Monday's podcast wasn't done and Lindsay had a choice to make. Pull another all-nighter to get it done or be honest about the struggles she's been facing since launching Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel back in May.  Maybe it was because she was tired. Maybe it was because she knew she couldn't keep up the routine she had unintentionally developed. Maybe it was because she wa...

What happens when summer schedules get chaotic, your plan doesn't work out the way you expected and you give two people with ADHD microphones and an afternoon without interruption? Well, it actually provided the perfect environment for a candid conversation between Lindsay Guentzel and Keith Boswell. During this chat, Lindsay and Bos discuss the history of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel , the tea...

There is no cure or prevention for ADHD. There's also no one right way to treat it. For many people with ADHD, medication can help manage symptoms. But it isn't the only answer. Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Gregory Harms, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing ADHD both with ADHD Online and through his private practice...

Stimulants have been used to treat ADHD since the 1930s. But why? And how do they work? Join host Lindsay Guentzel as she explores the connection between stimulant medications and the ADHD brain -- with the help of Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the division chief of medicine and interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online.  Social Media Profiles Instagram:  @lindsayguentzel   @adhdonline   @refocusedpod...

The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. In...

The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. So...

Listen to procrastination play out in real time -- or as close to real time as you can get with a podcast -- as journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel comes to term with her own avoidance issues.  Everyone procrastinates. But people with ADHD are more likely to put things off, for a variety of reasons. Dive into the annoying habit with researcher Dr. Joseph Ferrari and hear how it...

Off Script is exactly what it sounds like. No notes, no pre-planned questions. Just a conversation about ADHD with someone who knows it well.  Host Lindsay Guentzel chatted with entrepreneur Andrea Wallace on Wednesday, June 29th at Start Garden in downtown Grand Rapids. Their conversation has been lightly edited for sound quality.  Note from Lindsay: Last week, I traveled to Grand Rapids, Michiga...

How has telemedicine changed over the last few years and what role does it play in diagnosing and treating ADHD? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the clinicial division chief and the interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online. Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars.  June 29th:  Learn How to Organize You...

How is ADHD diagnosed? What are healthcare providers looking for and what kind of things are they going to ask me during the assessment process? What does the telemedicine version look like? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Gregory Harms, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing ADHD both with ADHD Online and through his pri...

How does ADHD show up in your life? For many of us, it's complicated and it can change. This is a two-part episode. In this first half, you'll meet Shawna -- a wife, mother and business owner who sought out answers during the pandemic when it felt like nothing could go right.  Hear the negative ways ADHD has affected her life and how she is working to change the hold it has on her, her relationshi...

There are three different types of ADHD -- inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined type. But what do those classifications actually mean and how do we see those symptoms play out in our day-to-day lives? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into those questions with Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online, to help paint a better pic...

Is there a perfect podcast for the ADHD brain? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel tries to put together a formula by speaking to a handful of ADHD experts.  Dr. Roberto Olivardia Dr. Anthony Dick Dr. Paulo Graziano Plus, get ready for summer with these great resources from ADHD Online. Shaping the Parent's Role in Managing ADHD with Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster Does Nat...

Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years-old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for. In this episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel , the journalist and mental health advocate walks through her diagnosis and shares some of the most eye-opening connections she saw in the first few days after receiving it. Plus, a candid conversation with...

Consider this your crash course in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  The first-ever episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel  explores what makes an ADHD brain different -- functionally, structurally and chemically -- with the help of Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online.  Then a look at the resouces available through ADHD Online, including free webi...