620- ADHD and Inflammatory and Immune System Disorders: Exploring Links and Risks

Alex Partridge, host of the popular ADHD Chatter podcast, talks plainly about his evolving understanding of his later-in-life ADHD diagnosis — and, most importantly, what he's learned about living with the real pain of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel? Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder Access the video and slides for podcast episode #628 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/alex-partridge-ladbible-unilad-adhd-rsd/ This episode is brought to you by EllaOla. Go to EllaOla.com/ADDITUDE for 20% off your first purchase. This episode is also brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Amanda Miller, Ph.D., explains how the autonomic nervous system regulates core body functions, and what happens when it malfunctions. Learn how POTS, MCAS, EDS, and joint hypermobility overlap with ADHD, and about treatment options. Resources: ADHD, POTS, Gastroparesis & Dysautonomia Free Download: Understanding ADHD's Link to Dysautonomia and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia Read: ADHD at the Center: A Whole-Life, Whole-Person Condition Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots Access the video and slides for podcast episode #627 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-pots-gastroparesis-dysautonomia-eds-mcas/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Jessica McCabe, of How to ADHD, discusses how she's actively unlearning the things she used to believe about ADHD and how the discourse has gradually changed. She also delves into her experience with postpartum depression after becoming a mother. Resources: ADHD Awareness Month 2026 Free Download: ADHD Awareness Month Toolkit for Truth & Understanding Read: What Is Complex ADHD? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Read: AuDHD: ADHD and Adult Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both Read: Which Came First: The Anxiety or the ADHD? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #626 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-awareness-month-2026-jessica-mccabe/ This episode is brought to you by EllaOla. Go to EllaOla.com/ADDITUDE for 20% off your first purchase. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Penn and Kim Holderness chat candidly about discussing ADHD and brain differences with children in an empowering way; Kim's late diagnosis during perimenopause; and the inspiration behind their newest children's book Get It Done & Have Fun! Resources: ADHD in Children Free Download: Proven Homework Help for Kids with ADHD Read: This Sample Schedule May Save Your Sanity Read: Nudge, Don't Nag: 9 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Do Well Read: What Parents Misunderstand About Executive Function Access the video and slides for podcast episode #625 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/holderness-celebrating-brain-differences/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., explains what's happening in your child's brain and nervous system during moments of dysregulation — and shares a clear action plan to respond with confidence and help your child build lasting emotional regulation. Resources: Explosive Behavior in Children Free Download: How Teachers Can Manage Common ADHD Behaviors Read: 5 Academic Challenges Rooted in ADHD Executive Dysfunction Read: Impulse Control Strategies for School and Home Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #624 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/explosive-behavior-plan-for-parents/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Diann Wingert offers a practical, hype-free framework for using AI as an executive function support. Learn which tasks AI handles well, and which ones it doesn't. She also addresses important questions about privacy, accuracy, and over-reliance. Resources: AI for ADHD Free Download: Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD "Brain Blueprint" Read: How to Use AI for ADHD: Prompts to Streamline Your Daily Life Read: AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You Read: 26 Questions to Reveal Your Career Match Access the video and slides for podcast episode #623 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/ai-tools-for-work-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

https://www.additudemag.com/parent-teacher-collaboration-strategies-school-adhd/?src=podcastBrooke Schnittman discusses the self-awareness, executive function, and emotional regulation skills required for self-advocacy; why telling a student to "just speak up" rarely works — and shares practical ways to help students understand and communicate their learning needs. Resources: ADHD and Self-Advocacy Free Download: Fight for Your Child's Rights at School: A Checklist Read: 7 Reasons Why You Need to Advocate More Than Other Parents Read: Student-Tested, Teacher-Approved: Best Classroom Supports for ADHD Read: Metacognition: Size Up the Situation Access the video and slides for podcast episode #622 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/self-advocacy-guide-adhd-students/ This episode is brought to you by SimplePractice. If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

ADHD is considered a brain-based condition, but the brain is in constant contact with the gut, nervous system, and more. Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas explains this wider body-brain connection, as well as how to make ADHD-friendly food choices. Resources: ADHD Gut Brain Connection Free Download: Guide to ADHD Brain Food: What to Eat, What to Avoid Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding Read: 5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains Read: The Future of ADHD Research: Promising Frontiers Access the video and slides for podcast episode #621 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-gut-brain-connection/ This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/additude. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join Beth Krone, Ph.D., to learn about the growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions, from asthma to food or skin allergies, and how to present a clear picture to medical providers. Resources: Inflammatory Disorders and ADHD Free Download: Free Guide to Health & Fitness: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots Read: Hypermobility Often Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness: New Study Access the video and slides for podcast episode #620 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/inflammatory-disorders-adhd-immune-system/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Khara Schonfeld, Ph.D., teaches parents how to shift from a deficit-based to a strengths-based mindset when talking about your child; how to help teachers connect learning to your child's interests; how to prepare your child to advocate for their own needs at school; and more. Resources: Student-Centered Learning Free Download: Overcoming Common Learning Challenges Read: When 'Careless Mistakes' Aren't: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help Read: A Homework Reboot: Math Strategies and Writing Tips for ADHD Brains Read: 5 Ways to Lift Up Lagging Readers Access the video and slides for podcast episode #619 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/student-centered-learning/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also brought to you by LMNT. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/additude. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.