Practical, every day tactics to live better whether you have ADHD or not. People with ADHD and other behavioral health conditions often face stigma, prejudices, and discrimination. Join Animo Sano Psychiatry team, specialists in adult ADHD, as we discuss it with our team members and other healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to learn about ADHD and other behavioral health conditions, how they present, how they impact individuals and their families, and strategies to manage them. If you are an adult with ADHD, or you have a loved one who is living with ADHD, this podcast is for you.
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Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD , dear ADHD community! 🌟 In this powerful episode, we shine a light on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — girls with ADHD . Many girls are still overlooked or misdiagnosed, their symptoms dismissed as daydreaming, anxiety, or perfectionism. Today, we explore why this happens and how parents, teachers, and clinicians can recognize and support these girls earlier. Our guest, Cynthia Hammer , is the Executive Director of the Inattentive ...
Send us a text In this episode of Thriving with ADHD , host Nada Pupovac sits down with Dr. Mina Boazak , founder and medical director of Animo Sano Psychiatry, to unpack some of the biggest conversations happening in the ADHD community today. Together, they explore: The sharp rise in ADHD diagnoses among adults and what’s driving it Common misconceptions about ADHD in adults How telehealth is changing access to care The impact of new prescribing regulations on patients and providers Dr. Boazak ...
Send us a text In this special storytelling edition of Thriving with ADHD , host Nada Pupovac welcomes back voiceover artist and ADHD advocate Grant Crowell for a refreshing, reflective, and at times hilarious conversation about the power of storytelling as a practical tool for thriving with ADHD. Instead of a classic Q&A format, Grant shares personal stories from high school, challenging workplaces, career transitions, and networking events — all highlighting how creative communication, sel...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD , the podcast where we share practical, everyday tips to help adults with ADHD live well—brought to you by Animo Sano Psychiatry, North Carolina’s leading behavioral health and ADHD clinic. Hosted by Nada Pupovac. In this episode, Nada is joined by Lauren Easley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Animo Sano Psychiatry, for an honest and inspiring conversation about ADHD and friendships. Lauren blends compassion, expertise, and personal insight to exp...
Send us a text In this episode of Thriving With ADHD, host Nada Pupovac sits down with Jaclyn Sappah, trauma and yoga therapist and founder of Wildflower Therapy Group, to dive deep into the intersection of mindfulness and ADHD in adults. Together, they discuss the challenges of starting a mindfulness practice with ADHD, simple and accessible beginner strategies for cultivating mindfulness, and why it’s normal for your mind to wander during meditation. From practical tips on how to get started, ...
Send us a text Welcome to "Thriving with ADHD," the podcast dedicated to offering practical tips for adults with ADHD. Hosted by Nada Pupovac and brought to you by Animo Sano Psychiatry, we delve into strategies for living a more organized and satisfying life. In this episode, we're joined by Ellie Gardner, founder of Marigold Organizing, who shares her expertise on creating ADHD-friendly spaces. Ellie discusses: Real-Life Organization Strategies: Tailoring organizational systems to individual n...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD, presented by Animo Sano Psychiatry, where we explore valuable strategies for living well with ADHD. In this episode, host Nada Pupovac introduces Cherry Noor, a new physician assistant at Animo Sano Psychiatry, who brings a wealth of experience and fresh insights to our discussion. Together, they delve into the complex relationship between ADHD and trauma, a topic that has not been covered before on our podcast. Join us as Cherry sheds light on the o...
Send us a text Join us in this enlightening episode of "Thriving with ADHD," where host Nada Pupovac explores the fascinating intersection of ADHD and emotional intelligence with Stefanie Solomon, PA-C. We explore how these elements intertwine to influence self-awareness and empathy. Stephanie, physician assistant at Animo Sano Psychiatry, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, offering practical strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence in adults with ADHD. Discover how strengthenin...
Send us a text Welcome back to Thriving with ADHD, where we delve into practical tips for adults navigating life with ADHD. In this episode, we're celebrating a fresh start to the year by tackling the significant role of nutrition and natural supplements in managing ADHD symptoms. Join our host, Nada Pupovac, as she welcomes back Meredith Rappaport, an experienced Physician Assistant from Animo Sano Psychiatry. Meredith brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive career in mental health, exp...
Join Nada Pupovac and Stephanie Solomon as they delve into how ADHD affects emotional regulation, explaining the brain mechanisms involved and the widespread impact on relationships, work, and overall well-being. They highlight common signs of dysregulation and offer a comprehensive range of strategies, including mindfulness, CBT, diet, exercise, and the crucial role of family and peer support, to help individuals thrive with ADHD. The discussion emphasizes emotional acceptance and practical ways to manage feelings more effectively.
Send us a text In this engaging episode of "Thriving with ADHD," we delve into the art of designing ADHD-friendly home and workspace environments. Joined by Maddison Henley, Associate Director of Clinical Operations and Clinical Education at Animo Sano Psychiatry, the discussion highlights practical strategies for enhancing focus, productivity, and organization for adults with ADHD. Throughout the episode, Maddison shares tips on reducing distractions and creating structured routines tailored to...
Send us a text In this episode of "Thriving With ADHD," join host Nada Pupovac and returning guest, physician assistant Mackenzie Kirchner, as they delve into practical strategies for staying organized and managing clutter while living with ADHD. Mackenzie shares expert insights on how ADHD uniquely impacts executive function and memory, leading to organizational challenges. The discussion includes actionable tips like downsizing, simplifying spaces, leveraging clear bins, and creating launch pa...
Send us a text In this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Thriving with ADHD," host Nada Pupovac welcomes back Dr. Mina Boazak, Medical Director at Animo Sano Psychiatry, to share his personal journey living with ADHD. Shifting from his professional role, Mina opens up about his childhood struggles, the journey to his diagnosis, and how it has influenced both his personal and professional life. He discusses practical tools and strategies that have helped him thrive, such as the use of to-do li...
Send us a text Welcome back to Thriving with ADHD, where we share practical tips to help ADHD adults thrive. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into ADHD medications with our special guest, Meredith Rappaport, a compassionate and dedicated physician assistant from Animo Sano Psychiatry. Meredith has a rich background in social work, psychotherapy, and medical practice since 2008. She brings a holistic approach that combines medication management with mental health therapy, ensuring compreh...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This month we talk about substance use and ADHD. Animo Sano’s PA Maddison Henley is our guest again and she will share more about this important topic. In this episode we'll cover the following topics: Why do ADHD and substance use disorders often occur together? Are there specific risk factors that make this more likely? How do various substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs, impact the symptoms and treatment of ...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. In this episode we are talking about creative communication skills and ADHD. We are delighted to welcome back one of our previous guest speakers, Grant Crowell, whose episode about ADHD and work is very popular among our listeners and I can’t wait to tackle another exciting new topic with him. We’ll be talking about creative communication for the workplace, along with the special challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent emp...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We are back and we’ll be talking about the stigma surrounding ADHD with Animo Sano’s PA-C Stefanie Solomon. Tune in as we will discuss: Common Misconceptions: Myths around ADHD, like being a disorder only affecting children or relating solely to hyperactivity, and how they hinder understanding and care. Impact of Stigma : We'll learn about the effects of stigma on those with ADHD, including challenges in seeking diagnosis or treat...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We are back with a new episode and this time we are talking about ADHD and Executive functions with MacKenzie Kirchner, a PA-C at Animo Sano Psychiatry. Stay tuned as we’ll be discussing: What executive functions are and how are they impacted by ADHD? How do challenges with executive functions manifest in both children and adults with ADHD? What are some strategies or interventions that can help improve executive functioning skill...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. In this episode, we have a hot topic: How to navigate the national medication shortage when you have ADHD. Animo Sano’s PA-C Maddison Henley joined us to share important information about this issue. Here are just some of the questions we covered in this episode: An overview of the current ADHD medication shortage situation - What types of medications are most affected? What are the primary causes of this national medication short...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We have a fantastic speaker in this episode - one of Animo Sano’s amazing physician assistants, MacKenzie Kirchner. She will be sharing her knowledge on the topic she is very passionate about and that’s Dopamine Detox. Tune in as we explore: What exactly is a dopamine detox and how did the concept come about? How dopamine affects our brain and behavior? How can an overload of dopamine affect our daily life and mental health? What ...
Send us a text This is a part two of our episode on Living with Inattentive ADHD with our incredible guest speaker Cynthia Hammer, MSW. Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelation initially crushed her, it eventually allowed her to come to terms with the realities of her situation. She learned new ways to reduce the negative ...
Send us a text Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This time we have a special guest, outside of our Animo Sano team. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and Executive Director of Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelatio...
Dr. Caleb Whiteneck details Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an FDA-cleared, non-invasive outpatient procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain neurons, promoting neuroplasticity for treatment-resistant depression and OCD. He discusses the session experience, safety, and the gradual, transformative improvements patients can expect over several weeks, offering a hopeful alternative for those who haven't found success with traditional medications.
Send us a text Welcome back to Thriving with ADHD. This episode sees us engage in an important conversation with PA-C Stephanie Solomon from Animo Sano Psychiatry. Our focus? The significant impact of diet and nutrition on ADHD and associated conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD among others. Here are some of the topics we’ll be talking about in this episode: 1. Can diet significantly influence ADHD and other comorbid conditions? If so, how does this tie into Nutritional Psychiatry? 2. St...
Send us a text Welcome to the new season of Thriving with ADHD, dear ADHD community. We are delighted to be back. Certainly, there is no better way to kick off our second season than having Animo Sano's PA-C, Maddison Henley with us. Maddison and I are going to discuss ADHD in females - How to recognize it, how it presents differently compared to men, why is it often overlooked or misdiagnosed, and so much more. Tune in as we discuss this very important topic. Thank you for listening to Thriving...
Send us a text In this special edition of the Thriving with ADHD podcast, we are bringing back Jennifer Street, the Collaborative Care Director at Animo Sano Psychiatry, to discuss the collaborative care model from a patient's perspective. Jennifer highlighted the benefits of this care model for behavioral health treatment, how it can make healthcare more accessible, and how patients can get referrals. She stressed the significance of educating oneself on the collaborative care model because it ...
Send us a text Welcome to the new episode of Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about The impact of ADHD on mental health and self-esteem our PA-C Stefanie Solomon. Stefanie brings a unique combination of educational and clinical experience to her role as a Physician Assistant at Animo Sano Psychiatry. Her expertise includes management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions, as well as evaluation and treatment of acute illnesse...
Send us a text Welcome to the new episode of Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about Digital Tools as medicine for ADHD with Dr. Scott Kollins, but also what the future holds for behavioral health care. Dr. Kollins, is a renowned expert in ADHD, and deeply committed to enhancing patient care quality and accessibility. Dr. Kollins also serves as an advisor to Animo Sano Psychiatry so it is a special honor to have him as a guest speaker at our podcast. Connect with Dr. K...
Send us a text Welcome to the special edition of the Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about Collaborative Care Model with our program director Jennifer Street. In our mission to provide accessible care for all behavioral health patients, we are always looking into innovative solutions. Collaborative Care Model, is a relatively new concept that basically means providing behavioral health care treatment to patients in the primary care setting. It allows for integrative ...
Send us a text Welcome to the fifth episode of Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about mindfulness and ADHD. Practicing mindfulness brings many benefits to our lives and although it might sound counter intuitive, mindfulness as a non-pharmacological tool is increasingly used in ADHD management as it helps with many aspects of the condition. We are excited to welcome our friend from Be Bold Psychology clinic, Briana Garcia, who will share more details about this topic. ...
