In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro is joined by Dr. Daniella Karidi, an ADHD coach and transition specialist, to discuss an often-overlooked topic: preparing for the end of life. With humor and compassion, they explore how ADHD affects planning for this sensitive transition and offer practical strategies to make the process easier. Dr. Karidi shares her personal ADHD journey, insights on overcoming challenges like future thinking and perfectionism, and tools for tackling end-...
Dec 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 13
Host Jami Shapiro speaks with Janai Quintana, MSW, CMC, CDP an Aging Life Care Manager from Aging Focused, about supporting seniors and their families through the complexities of aging, particularly during the holiday season. Janai shares her expertise in helping families with complex dynamics and clients with dementia and/or mental health concerns. Her combined knowledge of aging resources, her service experience, and her focus on person-centered care provides Janai with a unique perspective to...
Dec 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 12
Host Jami Shapiro speaks with Dr. Daniella Karidi, ADHD coach and founder of ADHD Time. Together, they explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by seniors with ADHD, offering strategies to navigate retirement, manage transitions, and build fulfilling routines. The conversation highlights how coaching can empower seniors to set realistic goals, enhance relationships, and live with intention. Whether you're newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one with ADHD, this episode is packed wi...
Dec 03, 2024•31 min
Host Jami Shapiro is joined by Barb Hubbard, a time management coach and ADHD specialist, to discuss navigating life with ADHD, especially for older women. Barb shares her personal ADHD journey, her experience coaching adults, and practical strategies for managing challenges like procrastination and lack of focus. Together, Jami and Barb explore how ADHD impacts confidence, creativity, and life goals, particularly for women rediscovering their passions after raising children. Barb’s insights and...
Nov 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 10
ADHD may affect as much as 10% of the population and 80% of adults are undiagnosed. Host Jami Shapiro welcomes Alan P. Brown, ADHD coach, TEDx speaker, and creator of ADD Crusher, a resource designed to help adults with ADHD thrive. Alan shares his journey from struggling with undiagnosed ADHD to becoming an advocate for brain hacks that help others thrive. Together, Jami and Alan discuss the stigma around ADHD, especially in older generations, and offer practical strategies for managing life wi...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 9
Host Jami Shapiro sits down with Dr. Joe Casciani, founder of the Living to 100 Club, to explore positive aging and finding purpose in later life, even with an ADHD diagnosis. Dr. Casciani shares insights from his extensive career working with seniors, emphasizing the importance of resilience, staying positive, and the many opportunities that come with age. He also discusses the challenges seniors with ADHD may face, including regret over late diagnoses and distinguishing ADHD symptoms from sign...
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 8
Jami Shapiro, welcomes Dr. Ken Druck, an expert in family psychology, resilience, and aging. Together, they dive into what it means to live resiliently with ADHD, especially as seniors, and discuss how our unique qualities can be strengths rather than challenges. Dr. Druck shares his personal journey, his approach to self-compassion, and how resilience is a work in progress. He also offers insights on supporting loved ones with ADHD and finding joy in the simple, silly moments with his grandchil...
Nov 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 7
Jami and Justin welcomed ADHD coach Ian Wahlert to discuss the unique experiences of adults with ADHD, particularly in later life. Ian shares his personal ADHD journey, from diagnosis in his twenties to finding a path of thriving through coaching, structure, and self-awareness. He introduces the idea of the "hunter in a farmer's world," exploring how ADHD traits that may have been advantageous in early human history can feel out of place in today’s structured society. Together, Jamie and Ian div...
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 6
Jami speaks with Dr. Joel Lazar, a licensed psychologist with ADHD, to discuss practical tips for managing ADHD as an adult. Dr. Lazar shares his personal experience with ADHD, how it impacts his life and work and offers useful strategies for emotional regulation, organization, and overcoming procrastination. He also highlights the importance of self-compassion, especially for older adults discovering their ADHD later in life. The conversation covers how ADHD can manifest in different ways throu...
Oct 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 5
Jami speaks with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, clinical psychologist and ADHD expert, about her latest book Still Distracted After All These Years, the only available book which focuses on seniors with ADHD. Dr. Nadeau shares her insights on ADHD in older adults, discussing how many seniors are only now receiving a diagnosis. They explore the emotional impact of undiagnosed ADHD, the link between ADHD and hormonal changes, and the challenges older adults face in managing ADHD symptoms. Dr. Nadeau also ta...
Oct 16, 2024•33 min•Ep. 4
Jami and Justin welcome Jami’s mother, Vicki, who shares her experiences as a senior who recently discovered her ADHD. They discuss the challenges and relief that come with realizing lifelong behaviors were related to ADHD, and how this discovery has changed their relationship. Vicki opens up about emotional regulation, social anxiety, and how ADHD has impacted her life, including her relationships and experiences with fibromyalgia. They also touch on the generational differences in how ADHD was...
Oct 12, 2024•34 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Jami and Justin dive deeper into ADHD traits and how they impact daily life, especially for older adults. They discuss the challenges of managing ADHD across a lifetime, touching on both emotional and organizational struggles. Jami shares her personal experiences with ADHD, including how it affects memory and daily functioning. Justin adds insight into ADHD's impact on family relationships and how it intertwines with managing emotions like rejection sensitivity and impulsivity. ...
Oct 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode 1 Part 1 of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, hosted by Jami Shapiro and Justin Shepherd. This episode begins with a fun "This or That" game, featuring questions from the ADHD community. Jami and Justin also share their personal experiences with ADHD and the reason behind starting the podcast. Jami discusses her late ADHD diagnosis and her work with Silver Linings Transitions, while Justin provides his perspective as a supportive family member and content creator. Tune in for laug...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 1
Host Jami Shapiro shares the behind-the-scenes story of the unexpected challenges and setbacks that led to the delay of the podcast launch, originally planned for May 2024. Tune in to hear what caused the postponement, how Jami navigated the obstacles, and what’s next for the show. In this episode, she: [00:00:29] Explanation of why the podcast, Grandma Has ADHD, was delayed from May to October 2024. [00:01:29] Jami's experience with ADHD and her role as a senior move manager [00:02:41] Discuss...
Oct 01, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
