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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

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Episode 73 - Consciously Aging and Living Powerfully...

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2026/02/03

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, and how finally naming it can profoundly change the way we age, relate to others, and care for

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Episode 72 - Living Life Wide Open: ADHD, Menopause,...

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2026/01/27

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stimulant medication isn’t always the full answer, how hormone therapy can be transformative when done safely, and why outdated

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Episode 71 - Menopause, ADHD & Oversharing: What...

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2026/01/20

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 life. Jami shares a milestone moment — officially entering menopause — and opens up about how hor...

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Episode 70 - The Connection between Fibromyalgia,...

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2026/01/13

What if the chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, or fibromyalgia you’ve lived with for years weren’t “just part of getting older” — but connected to undiagnosed ADHD? In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro is joined by Dr. Michael Lenz, physician, author, and host of the Conquering Your Fibromyalgia podcast, for a deep dive into the powerful — and often missed — overlap between ADHD, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, IBS, migraines, and nervous system dysregulation. Dr. Lenz sha...

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Episode 69 - Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop...

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2026/01/06

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 Mayer, professional ADHD life coach, accountability and mindset specialist, and host of the More Than ADHD podcast. Together, they explore what it really means to live, work, parent, and lead with an ADHD brain — especially when structure breaks down and expectations don’t fit h...

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Episode 68 - ADHD & Aging: Understanding Depression...

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2025/12/30

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 enforcement professional, suicide prevention advocate, and fellow ADHDer, to explore the emotional, mental, and life-changing realities of living with ADHD after 50. Stephen opens up about his own ADHD journey, the frustration of a late diagnosis, the grief...

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Episode 67 - Stop Doing Life on Hard Mode: The Truth...

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2025/12/23

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 talk about what ADHD really looks like in high-performing women, especially those diagnosed later in life. Together, they explore why so many bright, capable adults get missed for decades, the emotional rollercoaster of finally understanding your brain, and how learn...

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Episode 66 - Join our "Sparkler Society" - Be Bright....

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2025/12/16

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 an honest conversation about friendship, late-diagnosed ADHD, and why finding the right support makes all the difference — especially after 50. From lost permission slips and cluttered craft rooms to dopamine-seeking habits and “ADHD tax,” Jami and Lynn share ...

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Episode 65 - Why People With ADHD End Up in Toxic...

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2025/12/09

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 Kate Mageau to unpack the complicated link between ADHD and toxic relationships — especially for women over 50 who were never taught what “healthy” actually looks like. Kate shares her personal story of surviving emotional and physical abuse, how late-diagno...

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Episode 64 - What happens when you are in a room...

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2025/12/02

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 distractions along the way… hi, Benji!) to share her biggest takeaways from the International ADHD Conference — and how it felt to show up fully, authentically, and maybe even a little impulsively. This isn’t a polished “here are the highlights” recap. It’s honest, vulnerable, funny, emotional,...

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Episode 63 - How about an "Exercise Snack?"

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2025/11/25

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, Jami sits down with Brisbane-based ADHD & Executive Function Coach Monica Hassall, co-founder of Connect ADHD Coaching. Monica brings over a decade of experience working with adults, parents, students, and families navigating ADHD — along with a deep passion for

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Episode 62 - The Future Hasn’t Been Written Yet: A...

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2025/11/18

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, Jami sits down with ADHD coach and Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast co-host Nikki Kinzer for a warm, validating, and eye-opening conversation about life with ADHD after 50 — including why so many women are discovering their symptoms later in life.Nikki’s story is unique. She

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Episode 61 - ADHD or Perimenopause? The Hidden...

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2025/11/11

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 Rowlinson for a raw, funny, and incredibly validating conversation about ADHD in midlife, perimenopause, and why so many women spend decades thinking it's just them.Together, they swap stories, compare symptoms, and unpack why women over 40 and 50 are suddenly

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Episode 60 - “This Explains So Much: Understanding...

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2025/11/04

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 Explains So Much: Understanding Undiagnosed ADHD for Those Who Have Too Much, Feel Too Much, or Have Been Told They Are Too Much.What began as Jami’s personal discovery of ADHD at midlife became a mission to help others—especially women and adults over 50—understand that what

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Episode 59 - Crisis Doesn't Make an Appointment: A...

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2025/10/28

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 of experience as a clinician, executive, and healthcare advocate. Together, they unpack why proactive planning is so challenging for ADHD brains—and why “crisis doesn’t make an appointment.” From his son’s 18-month insurance battle to helping families navigate...

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Episode 58 - This Boomer is a Technology Tutor

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2025/10/21

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 Tutor, to talk about rediscovering purpose, staying curious, and why it’s never too late to understand your brain.From leaving a 17-year career in sales at 64 to launching her own business teaching boomers and Gen Xers how to navigate LinkedIn, Joyce shares how she turned

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Episode 57 - Gen Z and ADHD

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2025/10/14

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, Adyson, for an honest conversation about growing up with ADHD, understanding it across generations, and learning to embrace their brains—laundry piles and all. From Jami’s early suspicions of Adyson’s ADHD in grade school to her eventual diagnosis in high school, the two s...

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Episode 56 - This Explains So Much: Jami Shapiro &...

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2025/10/07

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 of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and a true pioneer in the move management industry.Charna opens up about growing up dyslexic and undiagnosed with ADHD—always feeling “different,” being called an underachiever despite a high IQ, and learning to

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Episode 55 – What is Care Management and How Can It...

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2025/09/30

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 explore the power of care management and the fresh, exciting possibilities of aging today.Dr. Auman shares how a deeply personal family caregiving experience led her to create a service that helps families navigate the often overwhelming world of senior care—while

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Episode 54 – The Hidden Power of Asking for Help with...

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2025/09/23

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 thought leader Jeff Copper to share his groundbreaking concept of the “Intangible Accommodation Axiom.”Jeff reveals how ADHD is really an executive function impairment, why clarity—not motivation—is the true driver of action, and how direct, out-loud problem solving can change

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