597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medical Gaslighting Free Download: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Research Read: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Deciding on ADHD Medication Read: "Medical Gaslighting Convinced Me That I Didn't Have ADHD" Read: "You Couldn't Possibly Have ADHD" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #597 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/medical-gaslighting-adhd-concerns/ 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.

Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., explores how ADHD affects family systems and pushes us into familiar roles—like the Overfunctioner and the Underfunctioner, Peacemaker and Intensifier—and shares practical tools to shift these patterns and end the power struggles. Resources: ADHD and Family Dynamics Free Download: Get a Grip on Tough Emotions Read: Make It a Family Affair Read: "I Married Him to Be His Partner, Not His Boss." Read: Recognizing the Stressors That Paralyze ADHD Brains Read: "I Have ADHD, Mom… and So Do You!" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #596 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/family-roles-dynamics-with-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.

Jamie M. Zeitzer, Ph.D., discusses new research involving circadian rhythm and how it differs in adults with ADHD compared to the general population, the consequences of circadian rhythm disruptions, and interventions to optimize your circadian clock. Resources: Natural Cycles and Circadian Rhythm Self-Test: Do You Have a Delayed Circadian Rhythm? Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD Read: What Comes First: ADHD or Sleep Problems? Read: The Under-Recognized Impact of Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome in ADHD Read: Seasonal Affective Disorder and the ADHD Brain Access the video and slides for podcast episode #595 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/natural-cycles-energy-levels-productivity/ 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.

Melissa Orlov helps us understand how to identify patterns of negative communication in a marriage or relationship, determine the roots of the resentment, and move forward together. Resources: Resentment in Marriage and Relationships Free Download: Manage ADHD's Impact on Your Relationship Read: The ADHD Effect on Sex and Self-Worth Read: The One Ground Rule for Fighting Fair in an ADHD Marriage Read: Enhancing ADHD Intimacy: 3 Rules for a Lifetime of Great Sex Access the video and slides for podcast episode #594 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/resentment-in-marriage-adhd-relationships/ This episode is brought to you by NeuroClinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. 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 Alan P. Brown to understand why adults with ADHD are more likely than our neurotypical peers to struggle with poor self-image, and learn how to let go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination to get things done. ADHD and Self Esteem: Resources Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoods Read: 25 Positive Affirmations That Uplift ADHD Brains Read: "What Happens When We Begin Logging Tiny Wins" Read: Self-Sabotage and ADHD: Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #593 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-self-esteem-perfectionism-people-pleasing/ 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. This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. 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.

Jennifer Snyder explores why ADHD makes it harder to create and maintain organization, and shares ADHD-friendly tools, science-backed strategies to reduce overwhelm, and simple systems that prioritize function over form. ADHD and Organization: Resources Free Download: Your Free Guide for Controlling Clutter Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don't Want to Read: Love It, Use It, or Lose It Read: How to Declutter with an ADHD Brain: Organization Solutions for Real Life Access the video and slides for podcast episode #592 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organized-home-adhd-clutter-shame-perfectionism/ This episode is brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. 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.

Caren Magill explains why ADHD brains get stuck in the cycle of big dreams → quick burnout → self-blame, and how to shift to identity-based goals you can actually reach and sustain through micro-steps, scaffolding, and other practical tools and supports. ADHD and Goals: Resources Resource Center: A New Year Guide for ADHD Brains Download: January 2026 Calendar of Small Steps Read: How to Forge Stick-With-It-Habits Read: 40 Brilliant Neurodivergent Life Hacks Access the video and slides for podcast episode #591 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/new-year-resolution-ideas-goals-adhd/ 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 Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. 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.

Children with PDA are extremely sensitive to real or perceived demands and may make excuses, use delay tactics, or outright refuse to complete requests. Learn more about PDA from Diane Gould, LCSW, including proven behavioral strategies and supports. Pathological Demand Avoidance: Resources Free Download: Why Is My Child So Defiant? Self-Test: Is Your Child Showing Signs of Pathological Demand Avoidance? Read: When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions Read: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance Access the video and slides for podcast episode #590 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pathological-demand-avoidance-adhd-autism/ This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at soarnc.org. This episode is also brought to you by Neuroclinic USA. Learn more at NeuroclinicUSA.com. 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.

Many adults with ADHD say they have trouble staying in touch, reading social cues, and managing their emotions. Amy Kempe, LPC, shares practical ways to build stronger, more rewarding relationships that feel balanced and authentic. ADHD and Friendship: Resources Free Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD, According to Our Readers Read: How to Make Friends — and Keep Them Read: 6 Ways to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Access the video and slides for podcast episode #589 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-friendship-how-to-make-friends/ 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.

How does long-term ADHD medication use impact heart health? In this webinar, Samuele Cortese, M.D., Ph.D., presents the latest research on cardiovascular problems and ADHD medication use, including considerations for older adults. Heart Health and Stimulant Use: Resources Free Download: What You Need to Know About ADHD Medication Read: Change of Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women with ADHD Read: Who's Afraid of ADHD Stimulants? Watch: How ADHD Affects Life Expectancy Access the video and slides for podcast episode #588 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/cardiovascular-risk-adhd-medication-stimulants-heart-health/ 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.