
FINDtheADHDgirls Podcast
Interview of parents about their daughters with ADHD.
Visit: FindTheADHDGirls.org
The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.
Episodes
20 episodes
Emotional Regulation, ADHD, and Parenting: A Conversation with Dana Crews
How do we teach emotional regulation to kids with ADHD—when so many of us as parents are still learning it ourselves?In this rich and practical conversation, ADHD educator and life coach Dana Crews joins Cynthia Hammer to talk about what...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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33:28

ADHD or Anxiety? Executive Function Explained by Pediatrician Dr. Mark Bertin
In this episode, developmental pediatrician and mindfulness expert Dr. Mark Bertin joins us to unpack the real reasons so many girls with ADHD are missed—especially those with inattentive symptoms.We explore: 🧠 W...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:30

Reinventing ADHD Diagnosis: Kelly Pickens on the NICE Index and Holistic Care
In this episode of the FINDtheADHDGirls podcast, guest interviewer Katherine Ellison sits down with Kelly Pickens, a family nurse practitioner who didn’t discover her own ADHD until her late 40s.Kelly shares how that diag...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:22
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ADHD Misdiagnosis in Women: Lessons from Katy Weber’s Story
Katy opens up about her struggles before diagnosis, how stereotypes delayed recognition, and what changed once she understood her brain. As a mother, coach, and graduate student in mental health counseling, she’s now helping other women and gir...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:05

Think You Know ADHD in Girls? Dr. Stephen Faraone Explains What You're Missing
In this powerful interview, Dr. Stephen Faraone — Distinguished Professor, Harvard lecturer, and President of the World Federation on ADHD — joins us to unpack decades of research, persistent myths, and why early treatment can be life-changing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:51

How ADHD Showed Up in Childhood—but Nobody Noticed | Diann Wingert Interview
What happens when a brilliant, driven girl grows up without knowing she has ADHD? Diann Wingert knows firsthand.In this unforgettable episode, Cynthia from FINDtheADHDgirls talks with Diann Wingert—former psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:48

ADHD, Public Speaking & Embracing Neurodiversity with Sammie Walker Herrera
ADHD, Public Speaking & Embracing Neurodiversity with Sammie Walker HerreraIn this episode, we sit down with Sammy Walker Herrera, an ADHD public speaking coach who has worked with industry giants like Amazon, Google, and Hitachi. Di...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:17

The Urgent Need to Diagnose ADHD in Girls – Dr. Stephen Hinshaw
Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and one of the leading researchers on ADHD in girls. Dr. Hinshaw shares groundbr...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:58

Dr. Gilly Khan on ADHD, Emotional Struggles, and the Fight for Girls’ Diagnoses
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gilly Khan—psychologist, writer, mother, and ADHD expert—to explore the overlooked realities of ADHD in girls and women. Dr. Khan shares her personal journey of being diagnosed at 33, the emotional truths o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:19

ADHD Beyond the Stereotypes: Why Girls Are Still Missing Out
For years, ADHD has been associated with hyperactive boys, leaving countless girls struggling unnoticed. In this episode, Katherine Ellison sits down with Dr. Sarah Cheyette, a renowned pediatric neurologist and ADHD expert, to discuss why girl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:51

Has ADHD Diagnosis for Girls Improved? Mary Anne Richey Weighs In
In this interview, Mary Anne Richey, a school psychologist with over 27 years of experience and author of Raising Girls with ADHD, discusses the evolving understanding of ADHD in girls. She shares insights into the challenges of diagnosing ADHD...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:04

Breaking the Stigma: Dr. Carrie Jackson on ADHD in Girls & Navigating Neurodivergence
In this interview, Dr. Carrie Jackson, a San Diego-based ADHD specialist and graduate instructor at the University of San Diego, shares her personal and professional journey with ADHD. Dr. Jackson was diagnosed with ADHD after graduate school, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:50

Insights from Dr. Matt Zekreski on ADHD, Advocacy, and the Neurodivergent Brain
In this interview, Dr. Matt Zekreski, a psychologist and neurodiversity advocate from Susquehanna, New Jersey, shares his expertise on supporting neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with ADHD. He discusses his work at the Neurodiversit...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:20

Interview with Moonlake Lee: Late ADHD Diagnosis, Parenting, and Managing Life
In this episode, Cynthia Hammer, founder of Inattentive ADHD Coalition and FINDtheADHDGirls has the pleasure of speaking with Moonlake Lee, founder and director of Unlocking ADHD, a prominent organization based in Singapore. Diagnosed with ADHD...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:16

Dr. Nerissa Bauer: ADHD in Women and Families – From Late Diagnosis to Empowerment
In this interview, developmental pediatrician Dr. Nerissa Bauer shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 47, highlighting how her career and experiences as a mother led to the realization. She discusses the challenges wom...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:27

Exploring ADHD: A Deep Dive with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Katherine Ellison on Parenting, Self-Awareness, and Overcoming Adversity
Description:In this insightful interview, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Ellison shares her personal journey with ADHD, offering a candid look into the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with the condition w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:46

Empowering Girls with ADHD: An Interview with Lotta Borg Skoglund M.D., Ph.D
Join Katherine Ellison as she interviews Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund, a Swedish psychiatrist and associate professor at Uppsala University, about her groundbreaking research on ADHD in girls and women. Dr. Skoglund discusses the importance of early...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:33

Breaking the ADHD Cycle: Empowering Parents and Children with Andrea Chronis-Toscano
In this insightful interview, author and journalist Katherine Ellison sits down with Andrea Chronis-Toscano, a leading researcher in Maryland. Her research focuses broadly on understanding early predictors of developmental outcomes for children...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:01

From Missed Signs to Supportive Counselor: Arianna White's ADHD Journey
Join us for an insightful conversation with Arianna White, a dedicated counselor specializing in ADHD support. In this interview, Arianna shares her personal journey with ADHD, discussing the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:39

ADHD Unwrapped: Katherine Sanders' Journey from Diagnosis to Coaching
Join us in this compelling episode as we sit down with Katherine Sanders, an ADHD coach from Edinburgh, Scotland. Katherine shares her remarkable journey, from her unexpected ADHD diagnosis to becoming one of the leading ADHD coaches in Scotlan...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:47
