Podcasts by ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 258: The Power of Hope: Rewriting the ADHD Narrative from 2023-12-13T10:00

Doing this kind of work, I often feel like I’m going up against an industry that sees ADHD only as a weakness. But not only is there science and research to refute these negative misconceptions, th...

EP. 257: The Challenges of ADHD and Aging in Women with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau from 2023-12-06T10:00

We’ve known for quite some time that ADHD doesn’t just “go away” with age, yet only about 4% of boomers have a diagnosis. So why the huge discrepancy, what are the impacts, and most importantly, wh...

Ep. 256 Cults, Child Marriage and ADHD Optimism with Dr. Tamara MC from 2023-11-29T10:00

Show Notes–Ep. 256: Cults, Child Marriage and ADHD Optimism with Dr. Tamara MC   Dr. Tamara MC is a cult, child marriage, and human trafficking Lived Experience Expert who advocates for girls and w...

EP. 255: Emotional Resilience in ADHD: Building a Happier Brain from 2023-11-22T10:00

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I thought the topic of ADHD and gratitude couldn’t be more perfect. Gratitude is so important for every single human to feel good, but for those of us with ADHD, it'...

EP. 254: In the ADHD/Autism Trenches with Dr. Nanci Smith from 2023-11-15T10:00

When Dr. Nanci Smith realized her neurodiverse childrens’ needs weren’t going to be met by the public school system, she knew she had to try a different approach to education. Luckily, Nanci has a ...

EP. 253: When You Feel Unexplainably Unwell: Your Nervous System and ADHD with Pharmacist&Patient Advocate, Kalin Johnson from 2023-11-08T10:00

For years, Kalin Johnson was operating with a dysregulated nervous system and putting her body through unnecessary stress, and it was only once she started listening to her body’s needs that she re...

EP. 252: ADHD in the Workplace with Lisa Lewis from 2023-11-01T09:00

    Lisa Lewis’s skill of talking to anyone and everyone has taken her on unexpected adventures around the world, from the Scottish Highlands to the running of the bulls, and now she’s here to talk...

EP. 251: What Happens When We Learn How to Lead with Alice Gendron from 2023-10-25T09:00

When Alice Gendron entered the workforce, she struggled to manage the workload of a nine-to-five job and also stay on top of the endless demands of adulting. When she was diagnosed with ADHD at 29,...

EP. 250: Coaching Yourself with Executive Leadership Coach Antonia Bowring from 2023-10-18T09:00

Antonia Bowring is a top executive coach who works with founders, C-Suite executives, and leadership teams. One of Antonia’s areas of expertise is helping neurodiverse leaders create the necessary ...

EP. 249: Adieu Beautiful Mama: ADHD and Grief from 2023-10-11T09:00

This is the hardest episode I’ve had to record to date. In truth, I’ve been avoiding it like the plague, which means procrastinating everything so I don’t have to go there, but I knew I had to do i...

EP. 248: Educating Neurodivergent Students with Former NYU Professor and Author Sivan Hong from 2023-10-04T09:00

Growing up, Author Sivan Hong struggled to focus on reading long enough to connect with the text, until she discovered audiobooks and a whole new world opened up for her. Years later Sivan was diag...

EP. 247: Breaking Up with Booze and Living Your Best Life with Amanda Kuda from 2023-09-27T09:00

Show Notes–Ep. 247: Breaking Up with Booze and Living Your Best Life with Amanda Kuda   Amanda Kuda was acutely aware of being different from her peers growing up–the movie Matilda made her feel se...

EP. 246: Make it Funny with Comedian, Blaire Postman from 2023-09-20T09:00

Personally, I can't think of anything scarier than being a live performer, but there's something about the ADHD brain that seems to make us happier when we're running into the fire rather than away...

EP. 245: When You Love What You Do, it Rarely Feels Like Work with Stephanie Calderon from 2023-09-13T09:00

Stephanie Caldero is a self-made, self-taught interior designer who owns a boutique design firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephanie has always loved interior design starting when she was a chil...

EP. 244: Perfectionism, Confidence and ADHD with Dr. Fiona Peters from 2023-09-06T09:00

Perfectionism causes so many of us ADHD women to get in our own way and stops us from reaching our full creative potential for fear of criticism. My guest this episode, Dr. Fiona Peters knows first...

EP. 243: Learning to Trust Yourself with Sarah McCall from 2023-08-30T09:00

Sarah McCall is the author of the book, Cecil Gets a Haircut, which she wrote as a tool to help parents, educators, and superintendents of schools work with children with anxiety. Her work both on ...

EP. 242: Hyperfocus Your Way to Success as an Artist Entrepreneur, with Jessica Liddell from 2023-08-23T09:00

Jessica Liddell is a professional mosaic/mural artist and the owner and founder of Bella Mosaic Art, where she’s been making mosaics professionally since 1997. Before becoming a professional artist...

Ep. 241: ADHD, Adventure and Doing Things Her Own Way, with Expat Entrepreneur, Jessi Kingan from 2023-08-16T09:00

Jessi Kingan left the United States at age 22 for what was meant to be a six-month adventure of traveling and teaching scuba diving around the world. Like so many ADHDers with a plan though, she en...

EP. 240: How We Lead in What We Love with YouTube Influencer Kathy Joseph of Kathy Loves Physics from 2023-08-09T09:00

Growing up, Kathy Joseph was convinced she wasn’t smart because she struggled to memorize facts like everyone else. But as she got older she realized she is smart, she just has to do things her own...

EP. 239: ADHD, Autism and Other Neurodivergent Insights with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff from 2023-08-02T09:00

I have been searching high and low for the perfect specialist to come on the podcast and talk about autism and ADHD, and I think I finally achieved that with this episode’s guest, Dr. Megan Anna Ne...

EP. 238: Regulating our ADHD Nervous System with Psychologist Anna Daphna from 2023-07-26T09:00

Anna Daphna is an ADHD and executive function coach, mentor, and psychologist based in London. She started off her career in education with the goal of giving kids a better school experience than s...

EP. 237: What Do I Do If I Really Hate My Job/Career with Shell Mendelson from 2023-07-19T09:00

ADHDers tend to be good at a bunch of different things, but just because we're good at something doesn't necessarily mean it's the right career path for us. In fact, career counselor Shell Mendelso...

EP. 236: The Golden Ticket All Kids Really Need with Irena Smith from 2023-07-12T09:00

Applying to college feels more like a grueling competition these days, with an acceptance into one of the top 20 schools being the ultimate prize. But when you “win” the competition, what are you a...

EP. 235: ADHD Life in a Nudist Colony with Award-Winning Documentarian Mandy Zelinka from 2023-07-05T09:00

When Mandy Zelinka and I first crossed paths in a women's marketing mastermind group years ago, her vibrant energy and unmistakable talent made it clear she was headed for big things. However, nobo...

EP. 234: How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Start Anything with Laura Vig from 2023-06-28T09:00

Whether it scares or excites us, artificial intelligence is here to stay. So instead of fighting it, what if we learned how to make it work for our ADHD brains? Unfortunately, even talking about AI...

EP. 233: The Overlap of ADHD and Autism with Andonette Wilkinson from 2023-06-21T09:00

If you connect with some of the ADHD traits but have never really felt like the label fits you perfectly, you might relate to my guest this episode, Andi Wilkinson, who has both ADHD and autism and...

EP. 232: You Can Change Your Brain and So Can Your Child with Neuroeducation Expert Barbara Arrowsmith-Young from 2023-06-14T09:00

I don't think I've broken my rule yet that all guests must be women who are either diagnosed or have a child who is diagnosed with ADHD, but I think that what our guest is going to talk about in th...

EP. 231: Inattentive ADHD with Cynthia Hammer from 2023-06-07T09:00

Author Cynthia Hammer’s journey with inattentive ADHD first began when she received her diagnosis at the age of 49, a pivotal moment that sparked her passion for advocacy and education. She founded...

EP. 230: Why ADHD is a Feminist Issue from 2023-05-31T09:00

Thanks to fearmongering and misinformation, being a feminist nowadays comes with all kinds of political baggage that leaves many running away from this label. But put quite simply, a feminist inclu...

EP. 229: A Strength-Focused Approach to Relationships with Psychotherapist, Anita Robertson, LCSW from 2023-05-24T09:00

If you’ve ever wished for a compass to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD relationships, look no further than psychotherapist Anita Robertson and her book, ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Lo...

EP. 228: Raising a Spirited ADHD Child with Pulitzer-prize Winning Investigative Reporter and Author, Katherine Ellison from 2023-05-17T09:00

Raising a strong-willed ADHD child when you have ADHD yourself is a specific challenge that connects so many of us, including my guest this episode, author Katherine Ellison. Too often as parents w...

EP. 227 How to Start and Finish Anything with Roxanne Jarrett from 2023-05-10T09:00

As ADHD women we are often endlessly creative and optimistic about how much we can accomplish, but when that optimism turns into setting impossible goals for ourselves, it stops us from actually br...

EP. 226: ADHD and the Gut-Brain Connection with Nicole Malcher from 2023-05-03T21:00

When nutritionist Nicole DeMasi Malcher first came onto the podcast three years ago to talk about nutrition and ADHD (go back and listen to  if you haven’t yet!), she briefly mentioned the gut-brai...

EP. 225: Challenging the Status Quo with Welsh Politician, Sara Robinson from 2023-04-26T09:00

Growing up in a politically active environment, local Welsh politician Sara Robinson was always drawn to social justice, and when she realized she had ADHD at 41, her life path started to make perf...

EP. 224: ADHD, Autism and Making Friends with Steph West from 2023-04-19T09:00

Steph West is the creator and director of Starfish Social Club, which teaches neurodivergent kids and teens how to make friends without masking or conforming. She’s on a mission to change the way w...

EP. 223: Why We Love Schitt's Creek and How We May All Be a Little Like Moira Rose, with Author Rachel Floyd from 2023-04-12T09:00

Get ready to finally learn how to fold in the cheese, because author Rachel Floyd is joining me this episode to discuss her hilarious new cookbook Tastes Like Schitt: The Unofficial Schitt's Creek ...

EP. 222: Overcoming Adversity through Gratitude&Optimism with Jen Kohms from 2023-04-05T09:00

Jen Kohms has faced huge hurdles throughout her life, raising herself from age 13 and living on her own starting at 15 all while managing undiagnosed ADHD. Despite a difficult start, Jen figured ou...

EP. 221: ADHD and Grief After a Later in Life Diagnosis with Amelia Etherton from 2023-03-29T09:00

Amelia Etherton, a freelance editor and writer living in Ireland, bravely reached out to me with a request that I have more older (personally, I prefer venerable) ADHD women on the show who can spe...

EP. 220: ADHD Strengths, a Late in Life ADHD Diagnosis and Why You Should Talk to Strangers with Angela Raspass from 2023-03-22T09:00

When I work with older ADHD women they often ask me, “I’ve made it through life this far, what would really change if I got a diagnosis?” Well, self-leadership coach and author Angela Raspass is he...

EP. 219: ADHD Tenacity: Using No to Get Closer to Yes with Jamie Cutino from 2023-03-15T09:00

ADHD women are known for being tenacious (probably because we’ve had to be!), but my guest this episode takes it to a whole new level. Jamie Cutino is a Master of Occupational Therapy, an entrepren...

Ep. 218 How an ADHD Diagnosis Taught Micah Clasper-Torch to Rethink Entrepreneurship from 2023-03-08T10:00

In true ADHD style, artist Micah Clasper-Torch has had a winding career path, leading her to a variety of jobs in art, fashion, and startups. When Micah discovered the traditional craft of punch ne...

EP. 217: Working Through Imposter Syndrome and RSD with Bestselling Author, Emily McKaskle from 2023-03-01T10:50

Emily McKaskle grew up in the 70’s during a time when girls “didn’t have ADHD,” so when she started struggling with reading in the 2nd grade her teacher dismissed her as just not being very bright ...

Ep. 216: Building an ADHD-Friendly Career with Elly Linam from 2023-02-22T10:00

After grooming her own Shih Tzu during the pandemic and posting a picture online, Elly Linam started having neighbors reach out to her, asking if they could pay her to groom their dogs. One thing l...

EP. 215: Anxiety, Rumination and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Amanda Feliciano from 2023-02-15T10:00

In my 200th episode I made a callout for someone to come on the podcast who’s been listening for a while, but who doesn’t think they’re accomplished or successful enough to measure up to my other g...

EP. 214: From Banker to Baker with Entrepreneur, Emma Dodi from 2023-02-08T10:00

Emma Dodi is the founder of Emma Dodi Cakes in London, a luxury cake and hand-painted macaron business. In true ADHD fashion, Emma’s path hasn’t been a straight one. In a previous life, she was a b...

EP. 213: How Testing for Learning Differences Showcases our Unique Strengths with Emily Yudofsky, Co-Founder of Marker Learning from 2023-02-01T10:00

Emily Yudofsky struggled with reading growing up, but luckily her dyslexia was identified at a young age and she was given the proper reading interventions to support her differently-wired brain. E...

EP. 212: How to Make a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity with Miriam Schulman from 2023-01-25T10:00

I always talk about how creative the ADHD mind is, but creativity can only get us so far if we don’t also have structure to make things happen. The problem is, there’s so much advice out there on h...

EP. 211: How to Live Your Purpose with Municipal Politician and Climate Consultant, Kacy Peterson DeLong from 2023-01-18T10:00

Kacy Peterson DeLong will tell you that she’s had a lot of goofy jobs that sometimes seemed like they were all over the place: librarian, apprentice cabinet maker, artist's live model, soooo much f...

EP. 210: CBT, Perfectionism, and Learning to Lean In with Therapist and Author, Kristen Baird-Goldman from 2023-01-11T10:00

Kristen Baird-Goldman is a licensed psychotherapist and ADHD certified clinical specialist with a unique perspective on the intersection of psychology and integrative wellness. Kristen recently rel...

EP. 209: Emotion, Trauma and ADHD with Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, Vanessa Gorelkin from 2023-01-04T10:00

This episode I'm delighted to re-introduce you to Vanessa Garkin. We talked to Vanessa a few months ago about occupational therapy (go back and listen to if you haven’t already!), and as we were w...

EP. 208: What’s Your Intention for 2023? from 2022-12-28T10:00

For years I used to write out a long list of New Year’s resolutions, only to not be able to remember what was on the list a week later, let alone where the hell the list even was. So a couple of ye...

EP. 207: Childhood Trauma with Non-fiction Author Coach, Allison Lane from 2022-12-21T10:00

We know that shame grows in silence, but the thought of actually sharing our traumas and innermost thoughts out loud can feel so scary that many of us end up burying it down deep instead. Allison L...

EP. 206: How to Stop the Guilt, Move More and Ditch Imposter Syndrome with Marnie Bothmer from 2022-12-14T10:00

I initially started talking with fitness coach Marnie Bothmer because I told her that I often get pushback from ADHD women around exercise; they know it’s beneficial for the ADHD brain, but they wa...

EP. 205: How Luzia Tschirky, correspondent at Swiss Public Broadcasting SRF Uses Her ADHD Strengths to Cover the War in Ukraine from 2022-12-07T10:00

Luzia Tschirky was born and raised in the Swiss Mountains in a small town close to the border of Austria and Lichtenstein. As a child, she knew she wanted to become a journalist, so much so that sh...

EP. 204: Intermittent Fasting with Gin Stephens from 2022-11-30T10:00

I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, well, intermittently for a few years now and have found that for me personally, it helps me eat intuitively and clears my brain fog. However, I’ve been hesitan...

EP. 203: Changing the Definition of Success with TedX Speaker Martha Barnard-Rae from 2022-11-23T10:00

When Martha Barnard-Rae was finally diagnosed with ADHD after years of being told it was just anxiety, she started structuring her home and work life around her brain’s unique needs and saw a compl...

EP. 202: ADHD, Imposter Syndrome and Dentistry with Alexis Tomaszewski from 2022-11-16T10:00

Alexis Tomaszewski knew she wanted to be a dentist by the age of 12. When she got to dental school, however, she realized that although she had the clinical and hand skills for dentistry, she strug...

EP. 201: Traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis and ADHD with Amanda Smith from 2022-11-09T10:00

I first met Amanda Smith in my Your ADHD Brain is A-OK program, and ever since she has been bringing so much empathy and joy to the group that I knew I had to get her on the podcast.    In Amanda’s...

EP. 200: Come Meet my Family from 2022-11-02T09:00

I wasn’t planning to do anything special for this 200th episode, but my wonderful friend Sandra wouldn’t hear of it. She suggested I invite my family onto the podcast to mark the occasion–after all...

EP. 199: How to Get Diagnosed with My Checklist from 2022-10-26T09:00

Okay, so you did a bunch of learning and self-reflecting and you suspect you might have ADHD. Now what?    The process of getting an ADHD diagnosis can, ironically, be super inaccessible for the AD...

EP. 198: How to Unlock Your Potential with Occupational Therapist, Vanessa Gorelkin from 2022-10-19T09:00

I’ve always had a general idea of what an occupational therapist does, but I didn’t realize just how many areas of ADHD they can help with until I invited occupational therapist Vanessa Goreklin on...

EP. 197 A Gripping Holocaust Story with Renee Grewe from 2022-10-12T09:00

This episode is a little different from how I usually do things, but this story was so moving and has such a unique tie-in to ADHD, I knew I had to share it.    Renee Grewe, who is the granddaughte...

EP. 196: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome with Author and Sales Expert, Shianne Sampson from 2022-10-05T09:00

There are so many great ADHD podcasts out there that deliver the latest research and feature leading experts, but I think that what makes this podcast so different and valuable are the stories.    ...

EP. 195: ADHD, Running an Online Business and Hiring Help with Digital Marketing Strategist, Jen Lehner from 2022-09-28T09:00

When I first started this podcast I had so many creative ideas and big ambitions for how to connect with other ADHD women, but actually executing my ideas consistently was a whole different story. ...

EP. 194: ADHD&Trauma from 2022-09-21T09:00:30

ADHD and trauma overlap quite a bit in how they affect the brain, so much so that clinicians often misdiagnose one for the other.    So how do clinicians distinguish between ADHD and trauma when bo...

EP. 193: ADHD, Money and The Keyless Life with Denise Duffield-Thomas from 2022-09-14T09:00:17

When ADHDers are faced with a problem, we often try to either go around it or develop new strategies to get better at it. My guest this episode, author and money mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas, has ...

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EP. 192: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome with Artist and Entrepreneur, Katie Hayes from 2022-09-07T09:00:56

It isn’t a stretch to say that imposter syndrome likely takes up space in most ADHD brains (and how could it not when we’re constantly feeling like we aren’t reaching our potential?), but there’s a...

EP. 191: Raising Differently Wired ADHD Kids with Debbie Reber from 2022-08-31T09:00:34

Parenting activist and author Debbie Reber had a difficult time with the structure of school growing up, so when her son Asher also started struggling to have his unique learning needs supported in...

Ep. 190: PTSD, Trauma, and EMDR: When Your Career Makes You Sick with Former Lawyer, Lara Connolly from 2022-08-24T09:00:42

Talk therapy can be a valuable resource, but what happens when you’re all talked out and still feel your body is holding onto trauma? This is where teacher’s assistant Lara Connolly found herself a...

EP. 189: Trauma and Mindfulness with Tenrikyo Priestess, Latoya Williams from 2022-08-17T09:00:18

ADHDers are often stereotyped (accurately, admittedly) as being obsessed with psychology, personality tests, birth charts–anything that might give us answers on why we do the things we do. But when...

EP. 188: How to Manage Our ADHD in the Kitchen with Food Blogger and Pastry Chef, Rebecca Eisenberg from 2022-08-10T09:00

Our ADHD brains are driven by interest, not importance, meaning that boring tasks can feel almost physically painful to us. On the flipside, when we find something that sparks our interest, we have...

EP. 187: ADHD and How to Feel Good and Inspire with Teen Recording Artist, Devyne Bean from 2022-08-03T09:00:52

I always say that ADHD has the potential to be our greatest superpower if we can learn how to harness it, and my guest this episode, recording artist Devyne Bean, is the living embodiment of that. ...

EP. 186: Make Managing Money Fun with Money Coach Siw Slevigen from 2022-07-27T09:00:11

DISCLAIMER: SIW'S PROGRAM IS NOT COMPLETE SO DO NOT PURCHASE IT. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO HER BUT HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE BACK. WE'VE HEARD THAT SHE IS ILL. THIS EPISODE IS SO GOOD HOWEVER, THAT WE...

EP. 185: ADHD and Politics from 2022-07-20T09:50:12

ADHD and politics has been at the top of my ‘topics I want to cover’ list for quite some time now, but given the extreme political division within the United States and around the world, I wanted t...

EP. 184: ADHD and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Danielle House from 2022-07-13T09:00:18

Last episode I did a solo overview of imposter syndrome to lay the foundation for my wonderful conversation with my guest this episode, Danielle House. Danielle is a shining example of how imposter...

EP. 183: Why ADHD Women Might Struggle More with Imposter Syndrome from 2022-07-06T09:00:54

Every day I meet amazingly brilliant ADHD women who cannot see their own brilliance. These women may have an impressive list of accomplishments, but because they struggle to keep up with the behind...

EP. 182: ADHD and Habits with Expert Aggressive Canine Behavior Consultant, Rene Smith from 2022-06-29T09:00:50

If you got a puppy during the COVID lockdown like I did, you’ve probably seen some weird and frustrating social behaviors and anxieties crop up as a result of missing out on crucial socialization t...

EP. 181: Meet Tracy's Oh So Clever Podcast Producer, Grace Bourey from 2022-06-22T09:00:44

We ADHDers are often unfairly labeled as “flaky” in the workplace, but in my experience, if you find the right ADHD person who’s motivated by an interest and investment in the work, there is truly ...

Ep. 180: Interpersonal Intuition and ADHD from 2022-06-15T09:00:59

Of all my ADHD gifts, interpersonal intuition is the one that I consider my ultimate superpower. I’ve always had this ability to walk into a room and know what’s going on without hearing one word, ...

EP. 179: ADHD, Relationships and Sex with Sex Educator, August McLaughlin from 2022-06-08T09:00:56

At this point in the podcast I’ve covered just about every ADHD topic under the sun, but  one area I’ve always tiptoed around has been sexuality and ADHD; I’ve never been quite sure how to approach...

EP. 178: NO, it's NOT ADHD! and Other Bullshit Women Hear from Medical Professionals Who Should Know Better from 2022-06-01T09:00:41

ADHD women have heard every excuse under the sun for why their doctors won’t consider an ADHD diagnosis or take their concerns seriously; everything from the classic “it’s just anxiety,” to “you’re...

Ep. 177: Medication, Diagnosis and Curating Your Own ADHD Team with Pharmacist and Patient Advocate, Kalin Johnson from 2022-05-25T09:00:33

There’s nothing quite like the ‘aha’ moment of realizing you have ADHD after a lifetime of trying to understand yourself, but after the initial shock wears off many of us are left wondering: okay, ...

EP. 176: ADHD and Being a Smart Ass in Male-Dominated Fields with Danyell DiLena from 2022-05-18T09:00:29

I always love talking with ADHD women who are making waves in positions traditionally held by men, so when my guest this episode, Danyell DiLena, mentioned she was kicking ass in not one but two ma...

EP. 175: ADHD and How to Take an RSD Moment and Turn it Into Opportunity with Leslie Robbins from 2022-05-11T09:00:29

Those of us with ADHD brains know that no matter how vigilant we are, slip-ups are bound to happen, especially when sleep deprivation is thrown into the mix. We can only do so much to prevent mista...

EP. 174: ADHD and Gratitude with Catheryn Wreford-Holden from 2022-05-04T09:00:35

Since starting this podcast, I’ve been able to help thousands of ADHD women around the world discover their true selves and lean into their strengths. None of this would be possible, however, witho...

EP. 173: The Difficulty of Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Girls with Dr. Grace Esan from 2022-04-27T09:00:18

Dr. Grace Esan, now a pediatrician in Indiana, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where it was the cultural norm to show up to parties and events fashionably late. It wasn’t until she moved to the United S...

EP. 172: Tracy’s Top 12 Can’t Live Without, ADHD Resources from 2022-04-20T09:00:23

Many people who know me would describe me as a tough critic–just ask my kids–but I like to think of it as valuing excellence. This means that when I do recommend a product or service, it’s only bec...

EP. 171: ADHD and Dental Health: Crowns, Root Canals, TMJD and Grinding from 2022-04-13T09:00:34

As a dentist’s daughter, I have to admit I was always spoiled when it came to my dental health. That is, until a terrible root canal (is there any other kind?) made me realize I had to start taking...

Ep. 170 Inattentive ADHD with Clinical Psychologist, April Kane from 2022-04-06T09:00:06

As Smart Ass women, we know ADHD varies wildly in how it presents compared to the stereotypes, but what do we do when the rest of the world hasn’t caught up? After a lifetime of having our symptoms...

EP. 169: ADHD, Higher Education and Completing That Damn Dissertation with Dr. Abbey Weinstein from 2022-03-30T09:00:26

I always say our best purposes give meaning to our past, and my guest this episode, Dr. Abbey Weinstein, proves just how true this is. Abbey struggled with school for most of her life, so she surpr...

EP. 168: ADHD and 100 First Dates in NYC with Business Strategist&Stockbroker, Jackie Newman from 2022-03-23T09:00:18

Dating has changed quite a bit since I was last single–for one, dating apps have replaced personal ads and handwritten letters–but no matter how you’re approaching it, dating can feel overwhelming ...

EP. 167: From Theoretical Physicist to Atmospheric Scientist with Natalia Bliankinshtein from 2022-03-17T08:05:14

ADHD women constantly amaze me with their brilliance and fearlessness, and my guest this episode, atmospheric scientist Natalia Bliankinshtein, is no different. Natalia works in a flight research l...

Ep. 166: Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, Nail Biting and ADHD from 2022-03-09T10:00:59

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and nail biting can feel like a bad habit we need to break, but these behaviors go beyond just a habit; it’s actually a complex condit...

EP. 165: This Might Be One of My Top 3 ADHD Life Hacks Ever! from 2022-03-02T10:00:27

I’ve always considered myself an avid reader. I read all the time, but up until recently I rarely finished any of them and had convinced myself that I needed a physical book, which led to an overwh...

EP. 163: Entrepreneurialism, ADHD and Irlen Syndrome with Business Coach, Jessi Romero from 2022-02-16T10:00:49

Many of our ADHD traits bode well with entrepreneurialism, from our curiosity to our fearlessness. Other aspects of ADHD, however, like perfectionism and something I...

Ep. 162: ADHD, Trauma, and Living Your Purpose with Master Teacher, Kathleen Germs from 2022-02-09T10:00:57

Reading is everywhere and in everything we do, but most reading curriculums taught in schools aren’t aligned with the current research on the most effective way t...

EP. 161: ADHD and Hypnotherapy with Hypnotherapist, Meggie Houle from 2022-02-02T10:00:46

Hypnosis is often thought of as a sensational magic trick used for controlling minds and embarrassing people on cruise ships, so I admit I was a bit skeptical whe...

Ep. 160 ADHD, Dyslexia, Nursing with Entrepreneur and Founder of RekMed, Jennifer Zahourek from 2022-01-26T10:00:08

ADHDers are often drawn to entrepreneurship, and not only because we have difficulty working for someone else! When we have room to follow our creativity and work wi...

EP. 159: ADHD, Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Susan Varghese from 2022-01-19T10:00

I’m sure you’ve heard me say a million times that our best purposes give meaning to our past, we become incredible teachers when we’re driven by passion and perso...

EP. 158: ADHD and Women: Speak Your Mind, Embrace Your Too-Muchness and Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen from 2022-01-12T10:00

Many ADHD women are known for being bold, outspoken, and strong-willed, but in a society where those attributes are often reserved for men it can leave us feeling like we’re “too much.” My guest...

EP. 157: The Best ADHD Treatment With or Without Medication from 2022-01-05T10:00

Well before I was diagnosed with ADHD I was using exercise as a form of self-medication; it’s a way to start the day out right and it helps me to think more clear...

EP. 156: How to Choose Your Word for Next Year from 2021-12-29T10:00

Like many ADHDers, I hate doing the same things everyone else is doing, and New Year’s resolutions are at the top of that list. A few years ago, instead of writin...

EP. 155: ADHD, Dyslexia and Unexplained Underachievement with Founding Director of REED Charitable Foundation, Jennifer Knopf from 2021-12-22T10:00

Can you tell that dyslexia is my current hyper-focus? This will be the last episode on the subject for a while (I promise!) but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity ...

EP. 154: Your Brain is Not Broken; Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and ADHD Life with Dr. Tamara Rosier  from 2021-12-15T10:00

I’ve wanted to talk about navigating ADHD emotions for a while now, but like many other great topics it has sat untouched on my list, waiting for the perfect gues...

EP. 153: ADHD and Dyslexia with Dyslexia Therapist, Melanie Florsheim from 2021-12-08T10:00

Ever since we discovered that my son Markus has dyslexia--a diagnosis he now wears with pride--I’ve been on a mission to talk to everyone I can about ADHD and dys...

EP. 152: ADHD and Friends: Blurting, Oversharing and Small Talk with Social Skills Expert, Caroline Maguire from 2021-12-01T10:00

No matter how much we learn about our ADHD, there is always somehow more to uncover. One of my personal ADHD blind spots has always been social skills; for some r...

EP. 151: ADHD Moms, What Really Matters? with Patricia Sung from 2021-11-24T10:00

The role of motherhood constantly shifts as our children grow up and move through different stages of life, and then when they leave the nest that shift becomes m...

EP. 150: Intersectionality of Complex Trauma and ADHD for the BIPOC Community with Therapist, Emerald May Rubio from 2021-11-17T10:00

No matter how many extraordinary ADHD women I meet, I’m still constantly blown away by the incredible things they’re capable of, especially once they start to und...

EP. 149: Simple Steps to Organize Your ADHD Life with Lisa Woodruff from 2021-11-10T10:00

Many listeners and A-OK students have suggested I invite author Lisa Woodruff onto the podcast, and after this incredible conversation with her it’s clear why the...

EP. 148: ADHD and Sleep: Beyond the Boring Strategies  from 2021-11-03T09:00

Normally (and ironically) there’s nothing that makes me fall asleep faster than talking about proper sleep hygiene. However, the more I learn about sleep’s impact...

EP. 147: ADHD and Resilience with Juliana Hock from 2021-10-27T09:00

My guest this week, Juliana Hock, gives a whole new meaning to the word ‘resilient’. Seriously, this woman does not give up on herself; Juliana recently fulfilled...

EP. 146: Simple Strategies For Being on Time and Planning Better from 2021-10-20T09:00

In our last episode we discovered why our ADHD brains struggle with time ...

Ep. 145: Why is Time So Difficult For Our ADHD Brains? from 2021-10-13T09:00

What is it about our ADHD brains that causes so much difficulty with time and what can we do about it? Executive function plays a role, but like most of our ADHD ...

EP. 144: 7 New Ways to Biohack Your ADHD Brain and Stop Rumination NOW from 2021-10-06T09:00

Why is it that a single negative comment can ruin my entire day, even amongst a sea of otherwise positive feedback? Our ability to hyperfocus is one of our greate...

EP. 143: It's Usually Not Just ADHD With Educational Diagnostician, Laurie Peterson from 2021-09-29T09:00

My son Markus has always been incredibly introspective and self-aware, so when, even after receiving ADHD accommodations and visual processing intervention he fel...

EP. 142: ADHD, Nutrition and Intuitive Eating with Becca King from 2021-09-22T09:00

‘Intuitive eating’ is a term we hear more and more these days, but in a culture where restrictive diets are king, the concept of listening to your own body may se...

EP. 141: Laundry, House Cleaning, and an ADHD-Friendly Refrigerator with Struggle Care’s KC Davis from 2021-09-15T09:00

When licensed professional therapist, author, and speaker KC Davis first began a self and home-care TikTok account, she didn’t intend to make ADHD content. In fac...

EP. 140: ADHD and Relationships With Melissa Orlov from 2021-09-08T09:00

This week I break my cardinal rule of only interviewing women with ADHD on the podcast, which should tell you just how strongly I believe in author and marriage c...

EP. 139: ADHD, Authenticity and Not Fitting In with Trendsetting Hairstylist and Educator Jayne Matthews from 2021-09-01T09:00

When Covid hit the U.S. in 2020 and hair salons all across the country shut down, more and more people started taking the scissors into their own hands, often wit...

EP. 138: ADHD and Vertical Heterophoria with ADHD expert and author René Brooks from 2021-08-25T09:00

This week I’m sitting down with ADHD expert, author and coach René Brooks to talk about Vertical Heterophoria -- a little-known eye condition that, when René stum...

EP. 137: How to Get That Thing That You REALLY Don't Want to Do, Done! from 2021-08-18T09:00

Tracy shares:

• Why forcing ourselves to do mundane tasks doesn’t work
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EP. 136: ADHD and Creativity with Artist and Online Entrepreneur, Miriam Schulman from 2021-08-11T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Miriam Schulman to Ep. 136 of her podcast ADHD for Smart Ass WomenListen

EP. 135: ADHD, Suicide Prevention and Audio Journaling with Grace L’Orange from 2021-08-04T09:00

This week Tracy welcomes Grace L’Orange to episode #135 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Grace is a school psychologist, behavi...

EP. 134: ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Social Media with Kamden Hainsworth from 2021-07-28T09:00

This week Tracy welcomes Kamden Hainsworth to Episode #134 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Kamden lives with her husband and three (almost four) daughters in Springv...

Ep. 133: ADHD and The Appeal of Alternative Careers with Beekeeper Adrienne Smith from 2021-07-21T09:00

This week Tracy welcomes Adrienne Smith to Episode #133 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Adrienne is a beekeeper who was accepted into the Oregon State Master Beekeep...

EP. 132: ADHD and Trauma with Psychotherapist, Denese Marshall from 2021-07-14T09:00

This week Tracy welcomes Denese Marshall to Episode #132 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where the conversations will be all about ADHD and trauma. 

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EP. 131: ADHD and a Million Gold Stars from 2021-07-07T09:00

Join Tracy for Episode #131 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she celebrates the one-millionth download of her podcast and expresses her gratitude for your support a...

EP. 130: The Collaborative & Proactive Solutions System for Challenging Kids with ADHD from 2021-06-30T09:00

Join Tracy for Episode #130 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she talks about challenging kids with ADHD and the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) system ...

EP. 129: ADHD, Asian Americans and the Model Minority Myth from 2021-06-23T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes her guest Mrinal Gokhale to Episode 129 of her podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women...

EP. 128: ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with Keynote Speaker, Jessica Fern from 2021-06-16T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Jessica Fern to Ep. 128 of her podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass WomenListen

EP. 127: How to Improve ADHD & RSD Symptoms with Yogi, Adell Bridges from 2021-06-09T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Adell Bridges to Episode 127 of her podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Adell is an international yoga teacher, health coach, and author...

EP. 126: From Homeless Shelter to Covid Infection Control Scientist with Tiffany Jackson from 2021-06-02T09:00

Today Tracy welcomes Tiffany Jackson to the podcast. Tiffany shares her indefatigable childhood story of being abandoned by her mother, bouncing from one relative...

EP. 125: ADHD and How to Respond to the Non-Believers from 2021-05-26T09:00

Tracy welcomes you to Episode #125 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she invites the ADHD non-believers to join her for a little education. She gets requests for ...

EP. 124: ADHD, Art, and the Music Industry with Rebecca Brianceau from 2021-05-19T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Rebecca Brianceau to Episode 124 of ADHD for Smart Ass WomenListen

EP. 123: ADHD and Tapping for Procrastination from 2021-05-12T09:00

This week Tracy welcomes you to episode #123 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she is going to talk about ADHD, procrastination and tapping. Tapping combines Anci...

EP. 122: Women and ADHD Medication with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells from 2021-05-05T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells to Episode #122 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where the conversation will be all about ADHD and medication....

EP. 121: ADHD and Hypersensitivities in Women with Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW from 2021-04-28T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Terry Matlen to episode 121 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. ...

EP. 120: ADHD, Medical School and Receiving Accommodations for the USMLE Board Exams with Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez from 2021-04-21T09:00

Today on Episode 120 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy invites Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez to her podcast. Dr. Sanchez earned he...

EP. 119: ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Workarounds with Dr. Lola Day from 2021-04-14T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes her delightful guest Dr. Lola Day to  Episode 119 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Lola Day is the mom of 3 amazing children. She also is a double-boarded physician (p...

EP. 118: Sizing Down and Creating An Organized Home for ADHD Living with Francesca Rizzo from 2021-04-07T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Francesca Rizzo to Episode 118 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women to share her tips on downsizing and setting up an organized home for ADHD li...

EP. 117: ADHD and How to Control Rumination, RSD and Depressive Thoughts from 2021-03-31T09:00

Join Tracy in episode #117 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she shares the #1 most impactful concept that she has learned this year. She talks about this concept...

EP. 116: ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from 2021-03-24T09:00

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and why she took such an interest in this episode. Tra...

EP. 115: The Pandemic Job Market and Re-Entering the Workforce wih Lynn Miner-Rosen from 2021-03-17T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Lynn Miner-Rosen to Episode 115 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Lynn Miner-Rosen, M.Ed., ACC, CDCS is the founder of LMR Coaching and the ...

EP. 114: ADHD, Women and Hormones from 2021-03-10T10:00

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about women, ADHD and hormones. She starts out by thanking those female pioneers, most of whom have ADHD,...

EP. 113: How to Live to Your Potential with ADHD from 2021-03-03T10:00

Join Tracy on Episode 113 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she talks about how to live a life of meaning and to your potential with an ADHD brain.

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EP. 112: ADHD, Working Memory, Hip-hop and STEM with Raven the Science Maven from 2021-02-24T10:00

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Raven Baxter. Raven is also known as Listen

EP. 111: ADHD and Medical School with Dr. Diana Mercado from 2021-02-17T10:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Dr. Diana Mercado to Episode 111 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Mercado is the daughter of Mexican immigrant workers. She graduated f...

EP. 110: ADHD, Science, and Creativity with Infectious Disease and Genetics Expert, Dr. Amy Cain from 2021-02-10T10:00

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Dr. Amy Cain. Dr. Cain is a Molecular Biologist who uses genomics to study deadly, antibiotic...

EP. 109: The ADHD Artist with Sarah Gise from 2021-02-03T02:39:53

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Sarah Gise. Sarah is an award nominated Chicago actor who got her BFA degree for Acting at th...

EP. 94: ADHD with Papparazi, Jaimie Harris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Tracy as she welcomes Jaimie Harris to Episode 94 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Jaimie is from Essex, just outside of London. She is 29 and was a paparazzi for a decade. She now works for celeb...

EP. 108: Professional Organizer Judith Houlding from 2021-01-27T10:00

Join Tracy in episode 108 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Judith Houlding. Judith has been a professional organizer for 11 years. She is a...

EP. 107: From High School Dropout to College Success with Lucy Van den Heuvel from 2021-01-20T10:00

Join Tracy and her delightful guest, 18-year-old Lucy Van den Heuvel. At 16 Lucy left high school, not knowing how she was going to go forward with her education....

EP. 106: ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction with Edward Hallowell from 2021-01-13T10:00

Join Tracy as she breaks her women only guest rule by welcoming Dr. Edward Hallowell to Episode 106 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Listen

EP. 105: ADHD, Emotion and Choosing the Right College with Collegiate Athlete, Mikayla Kee from 2021-01-06T10:00

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to 21 year-old, Mikayla Kee. Mikayla is currently a senior, finishing her bachelor’s degree at T...

EP. 104: Goal Setting and Planning for ADHD from 2020-12-30T10:00

Tracy Otsuka welcomes you to Episode 104 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she talks about goal setting, planners and planning, the perfect subject for the last p...

EP. 103: Helping Black Women Kick the Shame of ADHD with Stacey Machelle from 2020-12-23T10:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Stacey Machelle to Episode 103 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Stacey is a multi-hyphenate doer of things. She is a sketch writer/performe...

EP. 102: ADHD, RSD and How to Pursue Higher Education with Dr. Melody Kuphal from 2020-12-16T10:00

In Episode 102 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy welcomes Dr. Melody Kuphal. Dr. Kuphal has a bachelor’s in Special Education with a minor in music, a Master’s i...

EP. 101: Pt. 2, What 99 Episodes Taught Me About the ADHD Brain from 2020-12-09T10:00

Episode 101 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, is actually part two of the 100th episode of this podcast. In the 100th episode Tracy reviewed all previous 99 episodes o...

EP. 99: Organization for ADHD Teens with Executive Function Coach, Julia Clements from 2020-11-25T10:00

Join Tracy in Episode 99 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she welcomes executive function coach and math tutor, Julia Clemen...

EP. 98: The Unplanner System for ADHD Planning Success in 2021 from 2020-11-18T10:00

In Episode 98 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares information about planners and planning for 2021. She talks about her decades long struggle with planners ...

EP. 97: ADHD and Managing Money with Michelle Nickel from 2020-11-11T10:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Michelle Nickel to Episode 97 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Michelle earned a degree in liberal arts and followed that up with an MBA. S...

EP. 96: ADHD, Confidence, Career and Mid-life with Leadership Program Design and Delivery Expert, Juliann Decker from 2020-11-04T10:00

In Episode 96 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Juliann Decker. Julie Ann earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Mass...

EP. 95: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and ADHD with Aleta Storch from 2020-10-28T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Aleta Storch to Episode 95 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Aleta has earned Listen

EP. 94: ADHD with Paparazzi, Jaimie Harris from 2020-10-21T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes Jaimie Harris to Episode 94 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Jaimie is from Essex, just outside of London. She is 29 and was a paparazzi fo...

EP. 93: ADHD, Positive Emotion and Being Future-Focused from 2020-10-14T09:00

In Episode 93 of ADHD for Smart Ass Wome...

EP. 92: ADHD, Trauma, Shame and Falling in Love with Your ADHD Brain at 59 with Isabelle Baker from 2020-10-07T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes guest Isabelle Baker to Episode 92 of her podcast ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Tracy interviewed Isabelle as one of four students who comp...

EP. 91: What Do I Do With My ADHD Life and Our A-OK! System from 2020-09-30T09:00

In Episode 91 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Hayley Lin, Trinlee Chodren and Juliann Decker who are all graduates of her Your ADHD Brain is ...

EP. 90: How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD with Katelyn Mabry from 2020-09-23T09:00

In Episode 90 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Katelyn. Katelyn is a special educator who has her mast...

EP. 89: How an ADHD Diagnosis Healed 22 Years of Anxiety with Jade LeQuesne from 2020-09-16T09:00

In Episode #89 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about how she gets so many emails and DMs from young women with ADHD who have been positively affected by ...

EP. 88: ADHD, Rumination and Criticism from 2020-09-09T09:00

In Episode #88 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares her own personal experience with rumination. She talks about how even when you’re in your own zone of int...

EP. 87: ADHD Means That You're Never Too Old from 2020-09-02T09:00

In Episode 87 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy announces that this podcast is now the #1 podcast for ADHD women and among the top 10-14% of all podcasts regardl...

EP. 86: ADHD with Dr. Kristen Nicole from 2020-08-26T09:00

Join Tracy Otsuka as she welcomes Dr. Kristen Nicole to Episode 86 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. 

Always a feisty, fi...

EP. 85: ADHD, Emotion and RSD with Entrepreneur & Coffee Magnate, Helena Hills from 2020-08-19T09:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes entrepreneur Helena Hills to Episode 85 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Helena co-founded True Star...

EP. 84: ADHD and Nutrition with Nicole DeMasi Malcher from 2020-08-12T09:00

Join Tracy in episode 84 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. introduces you to dietician and nutritionist Nicole DeMasi Malcher. ...

EP. 83: Productivity, Procrastination, ADHD and Just Starting from 2020-08-05T09:00

In Episode #83 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about the things you can do to increase your productivity, stop procrastinating and just start when your A...

EP. 82: ADHD with NASA Flight Controller, Natalie Cluck from 2020-07-29T09:00

In Episode 82 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Natalie Cluck. Natalie is 24 and works at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and is Listen

EP. 81: ADHD with Teen Author, Gracie Dix from 2020-07-22T09:00

In Episode 81 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to the incomparable Gracie Dix. Gracie is a rising high school senior and author of two books that...

EP. 80: ADHD and Female Friendships with Janet Murray from 2020-07-15T09:00

In Episode #80 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Janet Murray who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 45. Janet is a content Listen

EP. 79: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome from 2020-07-08T09:00

In Episode 79 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about imposter syndrome, where the term comes from, what it is and why so many women with ADHD have it. She...

EP. 78: What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? The Update from 2020-07-01T09:00

In Episode 78 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy updates her second most popular podcast episode which is all about what ADHD looks like. She discusses: Listen

EP. 77: ADHD, Anxiety, Self-Care and Law School with Jaklin Levine Pritzker from 2020-06-24T09:00

Join Tracy in Episode 77 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Jaklin Levine Pritzker (“Jak”): 

Ja...

EP. 76: Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! My 6-Step System from 2020-06-17T09:00

In Episode 76 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! Listen

EP. 75: Why ADHD Coaching Works from 2020-06-10T09:00

In episode 75 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women Tracy talks about why she changed her introduction to her podcast. She shares her experience with coaching and why she d...

EP. 74: Overcoming Procrastination with Focusmate and Rachel Elliott from 2020-06-03T09:00

Join Tracy in Episode #74 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Rachel Elliott. Rachel is a life-long resident of Washington, D.C., where she ea...

EP. 73: ADHD Hacks Recommended By Our Members from 2020-05-27T09:00

In Episode 73 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares ADHD hacks contributed by members of her Facebook Group, also of the same name. There were so many good ti...

EP. 72: What The Pandemic Taught Me About My ADHD Brain from 2020-05-20T09:00

In Episode 72 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares what social distancing has taught her about her ADHD brain. This episode is for those of you who Listen

EP. 71: ADHD and the Importance of Fun, with Psychologist, Author & Grand Poohbah of Play, Dr. Kirsten Milliken from 2020-05-13T09:00

Tracy is delighted to welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to Episode #71 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, an...

EP. 70: Social Anxiety and ADHD with Mental Health Clinician, Kelsie Elizabeth from 2020-05-06T09:00

Join Tracy in Episode #70 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Kelsie Elizabeth. Kelsie grew up in NH and went to a small liberal arts school i...

EP. 69: ADHD and the Arts with San Francisco Opera Singer Sally Mouzon from 2020-04-29T09:00

In Episode #69 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Sally Mouzon. Sally is a member of the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Chorus. She has appeared ...

EP. 68: How to Train Your ADHD Brain to Work with Fear from 2020-04-22T09:00

In Episode 68 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about how to train your ADHD brain to deal with fear. This is an extension of last week’s episode and Tracy...

EP. 67: Surviving a Very Difficult Adolescence, a Love of Accounting and Belonging to Yourself with Vera Bruursema from 2020-04-15T09:00

Join Tracy in Episode #67 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she welcomes her guest, Vera Bruursema. Like many of us with ADHD, Vera has crafted a diverse career path...

EP. 66: Change Your ADHD Life by Changing Your Thoughts from 2020-04-08T09:00

Join Tracy in Episode #66 where she talks about the coronavirus, why the ADHD brain struggles so much with uncertainty and how the only thing that we have control...

EP. 65: Managing our Children and our ADHD in the Time of COVID-19 with Jaime Fisher from 2020-04-01T09:00

In Episode #65 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Jaime Fisher. Jaime lives in Connecticut where she is raising four kids and an infant while tr...

EP. 64: ADHD and the Creative Life with Francesca Rizzo from 2020-03-25T09:00

Tracy introduces you to Francesca Joy Rizzo in Episode #64 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Francesca Rizzo is an award-winning actor, writer, producer and director i...

EP. 63: Choose to Be the Hero, Not the Victim in Your ADHD Life from 2020-03-18T09:00

In Episode #63 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about how complaining, venting, feeling sorry for yourself and pla...

EP. 62: ADHD and Cannabis from 2020-03-11T09:00

In Episode #62 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about ADHD and cannabis. She specifically focuses on the adolescent...

EP. 61: Diagnostic Testing For ADHD With Laurie Harwood Peterson from 2020-03-04T10:00

Join Tracy as she welcomes her guest Laurie Harwood Peterson to Episode #61 of her podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnost...

EP. 60: ADHD, Entrepreneurialism and Fearlessness with Dr. Brandi Noll from 2020-02-26T10:00

Join Tracy in Episode #60 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women as she welcomes her guest, Brandi Noll. Dr. Noll is currently Associate Professor at the University of Akron...

EP. 59: ADHD and Justice Sensitivity with Immigration Attorney Taylor Levy from 2020-02-19T10:00

In Episode #59 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces her guest Taylor Levy. Taylor is an immigration attorney in El Paso, Texas. She was the Legal Coordin...

EP. 58: 5 ADHD Hacks That Change How I Work from 2020-02-12T10:00

In Episode 58 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy shares five hacks that have changed her professional and personal productivity and play well with her ADHD brain....

EP. 57: A Mid-Life Diagnosis of ADHD with Sandra Centorino from 2020-02-05T10:00

In Episode #57 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy invites her good friend Sandra Centorino to the podcast to talk about he...

EP. 56: Is it ADHD or Non-Verbal Learning Disorder? with Linda Karanzalis, M.S., BCCS from 2020-01-29T10:00