It's not me, it's my ADHD (with Dr. Moni...

Revisiting one of our most popular episodes, originally published exactly one year agoThese final few days of the year are a great time to reflect on the year that’s past and think about what we’d like to focus on or accomplish in the New Year. And in this episode, I’m sharing a ... Show More

What if the pursuit of happiness is NOT the path to greater life satisfaction? What if being more productive and getting more done isn’t actually the way to get ahead?In this episode, I'm revisiting my conversation with author Oliver Burkeman about some of the ways in which we mi ... Show More

Ready for some time travel? Your Current Self was once your Future Self. And I’m guessing that Past You had big plans for Current You (previously, Future You). In this episode, we’re exploring how our lives and habits have and haven’t evolved in the ways we expected or hoped, and ... Show More

Episode 91 with Lisa Dos Santos.“Since I was 5 or 6, I was told I was lazy, messy, and forgetful. They used to call me lostkop in Afrikaans, which literally means your head is lost.”Lisa is a 35-year-old South African who was recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type. She sus ... Show More

Episode 197 with Danielle Elliot.“I would love to see the conversation move towards less questioning of women when they talk about having ADHD.”Danielle is a health and science journalist, documentarian, and creator and host of Climbing the Walls, a new 6-part podcast series prod ... Show More

<p>Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, the original host of Savvy Psychologist, makes her return to the show to discuss her new book How to Be Enough. Monica dives deep with Dr. Hendriksen into the roots of perfectionism, its impact on self-worth, and practical strategies for embracing self-ac ... Show More

Episode 185 with Clara Harris.“I told my therapist how there were so many thoughts swirling in my head — it was just so noisy that my ears were ringing. She paused and said, Um, maybe we should test you for ADHD.”Clara lives in Louisville, KY, and she is an actor, writer, and pro ... Show More

<p>Hey team!</p> <p>This week, I'm talking with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology. She focuses on mental health, ADHD, and various psychological disorders. She is triple board-certified and is a tenured associate professor at ... Show More

Episode 167 with Lindsay Guentzel.“I am very outgoing, so people assume I’m an extrovert. But I'm very much an introvert who needs to go back to my little dark hole and recharge.”Lindsay is a television and radio host, producer, writer and mental health advocate who started a new ... Show More

t for a few months now and it's definitely one that I'm always on the look out for new episodes. Rae does a great job with her interviews, asking both the basic questions to help ground the conversation, but also getting into the more nuanced issues that come with neurodivergence ... Show More

<p>Feeling overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? Monica breaks down Cognitive Load Theory, a powerful framework that explains why your brain feels like it’s maxed out, and what to do about it. </p><p><a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist">Savvy ... Show More

Episode 15: Dr. Tom Fluent joins us today to talk about childhood ADHD. We use Dr. Fluent's own personal story with ADHD to talk about the disorder, treatment, and how it effects a family as a whole. It should be an entertaining, open, and honest discussion of a disorder that can ... Show More

In this episode, Izabella Risteski, an ADHD neuro coach, shares her personal experience with a late ADHD diagnosis and a rare, serious side effect from stimulant medication. Highlights: Importance of self-advocacy in seeking diagnosis and treatment The need for comprehensive supp ... Show More