There’s a stereotype that most people who struggle with ADHD are white, male, and often young. In this episode host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks to Stephanie Ozuo, a career advisor in the UK, about her experience being diagnosed with ADHD as a 25-year-old Black woman.
Aug 6
Toxic Bosses, Perfectionism, And Healing At Work with Susan Schmitt Winchester
Does perfectionism feel like the reason you're successful and the thing that's exhausting you at the same time? In this episode, I sit down with author and workplace expert Susan Schmitt Winchester to talk about the roots of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the constant need f ... Show More
49m 53s
Aug 4
The Hard Work of "Daughtering" With Dr. Allison Alford
Do you ever wonder if you're doing enough for your parents? In this episode, I sit down with Baylor University professor Dr. Allison Alford to talk about the emotional, mental, logistical, and identity work women take on to keep their families connected. Allison shares how to rec ... Show More
46m 49s
Jul 30
Anxiety and Trust In The New Media Economy With CEO Dan Granger
Are you worried about what AI means for your job and the future of work? How do you stay grounded when technology is changing faster than you can keep up? In this episode, I sit down with Oxford Road CEO and founder Dan Granger to talk about AI anxiety, uncertainty, and what it t ... Show More
55m 4s
Sep 2022
It's not me, it's my ADHD (with Dr. Monica Johnson)
<p>In this episode, psychologist Dr. Monica Johnson talks with Monica about the ways in which people with ADHD often struggle with various aspects of behavior change–whether that’s staying focused on the goal, following through on plans, or resisting impulses that lead them astra ... Show More
19m 45s
Oct 2024
Understanding neurodiversity: managing ADHD and getting diagnoses
<p>It’s ADHD Awareness Month, so Fearne’s reflecting on some of the conversations she’s had about neurodiversity on the show that’ll hopefully help you understand either yourself, or someone you love, even better...</p><p> </p><p>First, what are the signs and symptoms of ADH ... Show More
36m 50s
Feb 2023
How ADHD Disorients Women
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate supervising producer Daisy Rosario is joined by stand-up comic Blaire Postman to discuss their journeys as women with ADHD, from receiving a diagnosis to the many ways it affects their everyday lives. In Slate Plus, how Blaire navigated ... Show More
31m 24s
Nov 2023
127 - Adult ADHD, ADHD diagnosis + Masking Ft. Dr Jenna Vyas-Lee
Everyone thinks that they have ADHD these days - but why? Today, Louise talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jenna Vyas-Lee about how social media is spreading the word about ADHD and whether self-diagnosis is a good or a bad thing.
The pair discuss:
🧠 The rise of ADHD in the ... Show More
55m 3s
Aug 2025
Why ADHD Hits Harder in Adulthood—and What to Do About It
<p>Think ADHD is just a childhood issue? Think again. In this revealing episode, Amen Clinics psychiatrist Dr. Steven Storage takes the mic to explore how ADHD often shows up for the first time in college, young adulthood, or even midlife. You'll learn the surprising science behi ... Show More
22m 6s