In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty dive into the topic of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), which are common among individuals with ADHD. They discuss behaviors such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling, highlighting how these actions serve as manifestations of underlying hyperactivity and sensory issues. Dusty shares personal anecdotes ... Show More
Jun 22
Mastery and ADHD: Learning to Practice, Letting Go, and Finding Motivation
In this episode of Translating ADHD, Asher and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD, perfectionism, and the pursuit of mastery. They discuss how perfectionism often blocks people with ADHD from starting new tasks or hobbies because of unrealistic expectations of im ... Show More
27m 32s
Jun 15
Understanding Neuroqueer: ADHD, Identity, and Community in Pride Month
In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty explore the concept of neuroqueerness, a term that captures the intersections between neurodivergent identities and queer experiences. They discuss how neuroqueerness challenges both heteronormativity and neuronormativity, offeri ... Show More
26m 45s
May 2026
From Mood to Action: Navigating Emotions and Decisions with ADHD
In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, Ash and Dusty explore the concept of emotional permanence—a term that highlights the experience of being stuck in intense emotions, often seen in people with ADHD. They discuss how emotional dysregulation, a common but under-recogn ... Show More
31m 46s
Oct 2025
Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD
Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emo ... Show More
36m 49s
Oct 2022
Healing Body-Focused Repetitive Behavioral Disorders with Stacy Nakell (189)
Hair-pulling, skin picking, and cheek, lip, & cuticle biting are self-soothing strategies that depending on degree can become body-focused repetitive behavioral disorders. Learn about a new attachment-informed psychodynamic model for treating these painful, shame-associated behav ... Show More
55m 58s
Oct 2025
Interviewing Ashley Robles
Ashley (@bfrb_ashley) lives with six different body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including trichotillomania. This made it especially challenging for her to come forward as a BFRB and mental health advocate. However, through her journey, Ashley discovered a deep sense of ... Show More
23m 33s
Jun 2025
Why Good Habits Are Mission Critical for Adults with ADHD
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, Dave dives into why building strong, consistent habits is a game changer for busy adults with ADHD. If you're juggling a demanding career, a busy home life, and constant mental clutter, this short episode is for you.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> ... Show More
19m 56s
Jan 2024
Adults with ADHD-Name Your Distractions!
<p class="MsoNormal">We're talking about distractions in this podcast. And if you can't name them, then you can't deal with them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you are a busy adult with ADHD, distractions are coming at you all day long. You're distracted at home, and distractions a ... Show More
19m 15s
Nov 2023
ADHD Unfiltered - Mood Swings, Hyperfocus and How to communicate with your ADHD partner!
<p>In this Episode of ADHD Unfiltered, we will be answering you juicy deep and spicy questions around ADHD hyperfocus, mood swings, and communication, where nothing is off-limits.<br/><br/>You’ll hear:<br/><br/>Couples Therapy: Join Tarah and Barry as they share light-hearted ban ... Show More
30m 1s
May 2023
453- BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors) + ADHD: Helping Your Child with Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
<p><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Though BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current ... Show More
1h 2m