Inbox Zero-ish: A Shame-Free Email Update with Melissa and Pete

We’re back with a bonus episode in our long-running email challenge series! Melissa and Pete check in on their email habits, test out AI tools like Gemini and Superhuman, and remind everyone that ADHD and inboxes make for a complicated relationship—but also one that’s entirely fixable.
The Fragile Dance of Memory and ADHD with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.

Memory isn’t a vault—it’s a fragile system of steps, and for ADHD brains, each one is more vulnerable to collapse. This week, Dr. Daniella Karidi helps us rethink what it means to forget, why prospective memory is the hardest of all, and how kindness might be the most powerful memory strategy we have.
Hormones, ADHD & the Chaos in Between with Dr. Dara Abraham

Hormonal changes can turn ADHD symptoms into a moving target, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Dara Abraham joins us to break down the science, share practical strategies, and offer hope for women navigating this often-misunderstood intersection.
What Your Body’s Telling You About ADHD with Jules Galloway

What happens when your ADHD-fueled ambition crashes into a body that’s had enough? Clinical naturopath Jules Galloway joins the show to explore the powerful and often overlooked relationship between ADHD, chronic illness, inflammation, and healing from the inside out.
Aging Out Loud: Rethinking ADHD in Later Life with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau

ADHD doesn’t retire—and it certainly doesn’t get easier with age. Dr. Kathleen Nadeau joins us to explore the real challenges older adults face with ADHD, and why structure, sleep, and connection are more vital than ever for a thriving later life.
You Don’t Have to Be Productive All The Time

What if being less productive could actually help you get more done? Pete and Nikki dig into the ADHD productivity trap—and why your to-do list might be lying to you.
The ADHD-Productivity Trap with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D, CST

Why do people with ADHD feel like they’re always busy but never productive? Dr. Ari Tuckman returns to break down the psychology of overwhelm, perfectionism, and what it really means to get things done when your brain won’t let you.
ADHD Duos • The Flooded Brain: ADHD, Emotion, and the Biology of Overwhelm with Dr. Dodge Rea & Dr. Sharon Saline

What happens when the ADHD brain gets overwhelmed—not just emotionally, but biologically? In this episode, Dr. Sharon Saline and Dr. Dodge Rea join us to unpack emotional flooding, the neuroscience behind it, and the surprisingly simple strategies that can help us find calm in the chaos.
ADHD Duos • Break Free from Shame Spirals with James Ochoa, LPC & Dr. Nachi Felt

Shame, like fire, can illuminate or consume. It can be a social signal that nudges us toward change—or a psychological prison that locks us in cycles of self-blame. Today, we explore how shame spirals form, how ADHD makes them particularly pernicious, and what it takes to break free.
Shiny Objects & Smart Machines: AI’s Role in ADHD Productivity Part II

In this episode of The ADHD Podcast, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer take us into the heart of the paradox. They begin with a simple but profound question: How do we make AI work for us, rather than the other way around?