Sleep and ADHD Sleep challenges can run the gamut when you have ADHD. In this episode I discuss common sleep challenges, as well as my sleep challenges, and I share a number of strategies. I also share one of my favorite tools in my ADHD toolbox for helping me with sleep.
Oct 6
When “Fine” Keeps Us Stuck: A Reflection on My Dad, Masking, and Adapting ep 558
“I’m Fine”: What My Dad Taught Me About Resisting Help On August 14th, my dad passed away. In the weeks since, I’ve been reflecting on his life, his humor, his resilience — and his signature phrase: “I’m fine.” He said it when he was hooked up to machines in the hospital. He said ... Show More
14m 36s
Sep 15
Hustle, Flow or Let it Go? Lessons from Burnout and Grief - with Dr. Portia Preston - Ep 556
What does it really mean to know when to push, when to pause, and when to let go? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Portia Preston returns to ADHD reWired to share insights from her book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? We talk about burnout, shame-free wellness, and the small pract ... Show More
51m 35s
May 2024
504- How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents
Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D., helps caregivers understand the effects of infrequent and frequent cannabis use on cognition and sleep health in teens with ADHD, as well as how to engage youth in reducing problematic cannabis use. Teens with ADHD, Sleep, and Substance Use Disorder: Mor ... Show More
59m 32s
Feb 2024
Is it Sleep Apnea, ADHD, or Lack of Parental Sleep Boundaries?
Sleep apnea and ADHD can greatly impact sleep, but are often not discussed when discussing a sleep quality evaluation. On this episode, I welcome back Dr. Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board-certified and specializes in behavioral sleep medicine.
We discu ... Show More
21m 13s