Leading with ADHD

05/21/2024

I’m so glad that ADHD in adults is getting more attention.

It’s one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet there are no U.S. guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood.

07/01/2023

Please take a moment to use this opportunity contact your congressional representatives and ask them to help resolve the crisis in ADHD medication supplies. You can use the buttons on the CHADD site to look up your House and Senate reps and email them through their websites in 5 minutes!

We have heard the frustrations many members of the ADHD community are experiencing when they go to refill their ADHD medications, the disappointment and worry when the pharmacy is unable to fill a prescription because of the ongoing shortage. CHADD’s public policy committee is pursuing all appropr...

02/06/2022

People can’t always spot . The ‘rowdy boy’ stereotype makes it difficult for some people (ex: ‘gifted’ introverted girls) to get diagnosed and treated early.

👏🏼 ANYONE 👏🏼 CAN 👏🏼 HAVE 👏🏼ADHD 👏🏼

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01/08/2022

I think this applies to living with ADHD so well.

09/23/2021

The Pandemic & ADHD: Why More Moms Are Being Diagnosed Charlotte Shaff & her family In early 2020, Charlotte Shaff, a mom of two, started to feel anxious, depressed, fatigued and was gaining weight. “I wasn’t able to properly focus on my kids, I was full of anxiety because they were home all day...

09/23/2021

Dr. Hallowell shares his thoughts on the current state of ADHD with Distraction listeners. He is just finishing up his latest book with co-author, Dr. John Ratey, where they’ve coined a new name for the condition– expanding its reach to include millions of people. This episode is sponsored by La...

03/16/2021

ADDA Webinar: Is That All There Is? Optimizing ADHD Medications with Dr. Bill Dodson - March 17 @ 4:30 PDT

I have a ton of respect for Dr. Dodson, and I think this webinar could be very useful for anyone with ADHD. Free for ADDA members.

The medications used to treat ADHD are among the most effective and safe medications in all of medicine. Often, however, they are not fine-tuned to the unique individual patient and forfeit a significant amount of their benefits unnecessarily. Worse still, …

03/04/2021

Experts say some symptoms, especially in women, are mistaken for other conditions such as mood disorders or depression.

02/05/2021

01/16/2021

New “Laying your ADHD Foundation” class starts next Wednesday January 20, 4-5:30pm PST.
This 6-week class is designed to help you better understand ADHD, your “flavor” of ADHD, and to begin to develop strategies for living, working, and feeling better. Each class session will include a presentation on that week’s topic, a group discussion, and additional resources on that topic. Expected topics include the following:
Understanding Your ADHD Brain
Executive Function & Self Regulation
Medication Overview
Self Care - sleep, exercise, diet
Strengths & Superpowers
Self Compassion
Habit & Routine Development
This class runs on 6 Wednesdays July 22-August 26 and costs $450. Save $50 if you sign up By Monday 1/18.
Learn more & sign up:
https://www.leadingwithadhd.com/adhd-support-accountability-groups

01/15/2021

New Professional Women's ADHD Support and Accountability Group - starts Tuesday January 19. Runs weekly on Tuesdays 4-5:30pm PDT.
This group is for women who want professional and peer support in working, doing, and feeling better - with a slight emphasis on “working” - especially in our current environment. My goal is to invite a woman with related professional expertise (coach, leader, etc.) who we can all learn from on a monthly basis. Learn more at

To help you overcome your ADHD-related challenges, I offer ADHD Support & Accountability Groups and classes designed to be supportively positive, budget-friendly, and outcomes and accountability focused, while providing a safe space for you to learn and stretch yourself.