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Grandma Has ADHD

Jami Shapiro

60 episodes

5 days ago

What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning? In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Brett Frankenberg, founder of Apex Health Advocates, who brings over 30 years of experience as a clinician, executive, and healthcare advocate. Together, they unpack why proactive planning is so challenging for ADHD brains—and why “crisis doesn’t make an appointment.” From his son’s 18-month insurance battle to helping families navigate...

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What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning? In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Brett Frankenberg, founder of Apex Health Advocates, who brings over 30 years of experience as a clinician, executive, and healthcare advocate. Together, they unpack why proactive planning is so challenging for ADHD brains—and why “crisis doesn’t make an appointment.” From his son’s 18-month insurance battle to helping families navigate...

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Episodes (20/60)

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 59 - Crisis Doesn't Make an Appointment: A Conversation with a Care Navigator on Why We Need to Pay Attention to "Not Now"

What happens when ADHD meets the complex world of healthcare planning? In this thought-provoking episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Brett Frankenberg, founder of Apex Health Advocates, who brings over 30 years of experience as a clinician, executive, and healthcare advocate. Together, they unpack why proactive planning is so challenging for ADHD brains—and why “crisis doesn’t make an appointment.” From his son’s 18-month insurance battle to helping families navigate...

6 days ago

40 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 58 - This Boomer is a Technology Tutor

What if your biggest life reinvention happens after retirement? In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Joyce Feustel, a 76-year-old LinkedIn coach and founder of Boomers’ Social Media Tutor, to talk about rediscovering purpose, staying curious, and why it’s never too late to understand your brain. From leaving a 17-year career in sales at 64 to launching her own business teaching boomers and Gen Xers how to navigate LinkedIn, Joyce shares how she turne...

1 week ago

41 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 57 - Gen Z and ADHD

What happens when ADHD runs in the family—but each generation experiences it completely differently? In this candid and often hilarious episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with her 17-year-old daughter, Adyson, for an honest conversation about growing up with ADHD, understanding it across generations, and learning to embrace their brains—laundry piles and all. From Jami’s early suspicions of Adyson’s ADHD in grade school to her eventual diagnosis in high school, the two s...

2 weeks ago

44 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 56 - This Explains So Much: Jami Shapiro & Charna Kinneberg on ADHD, Dyslexia, and Self-Acceptance

What if finally understanding your brain didn’t mean changing who you are—but celebrating how you’re wired? In this heartfelt episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro chats with Charna Kinneberg, one of the founding members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and a true pioneer in the move management industry. Charna opens up about growing up dyslexic and undiagnosed with ADHD—always feeling “different,” being called an underachiever despite a high IQ, and learni...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 55 – What is Care Management and How Can It Help Someone With ADHD?

What if growing older didn’t mean slowing down—but stepping into a more vibrant, intentional life? In this inspiring episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with Dr. Corinne Auman, founder of Choice Care Navigators, to explore the power of care management and the fresh, exciting possibilities of aging today. Dr. Auman shares how a deeply personal family caregiving experience led her to create a service that helps families navigate the often overwhelming world of senior care—w...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 54 – The Hidden Power of Asking for Help with ADHD

What if the secret to thriving with ADHD isn’t about more discipline—but about asking for help in the right way? In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes back ADHD coach, podcast host, and thought leader Jeff Copper to share his groundbreaking concept of the “Intangible Accommodation Axiom.” Jeff reveals how ADHD is really an executive function impairment, why clarity—not motivation—is the true driver of action, and how direct, out-loud problem solving can ...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 53 - ADHD or Alzheimer's? Why The Symptoms Can Look So Alike

What if the memory lapses you thought were early-onset Alzheimer’s were actually ADHD hiding in plain sight? In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro talks with Dan Sweiger—a healthcare industry leader and co-owner of BrightStar Care of Carlsbad, California’s top-rated home care agency. Dan shares his powerful journey of being convinced he had dementia, only to discover in his mid-40s that ADHD was the real explanation. His story highlights the fear, relief, and surp...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 52 - This Grandma is on a Mission to Provide Comfort for Travelers and Show Young Women Anything is Possible

Have you ever wondered if ADHD could actually be the reason behind your resilience, creativity, or even your perfectionism? In this powerful episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, and grandmother Betty Landin to explore how ADHD shows up in unexpected ways—especially for women over 50. Betty opens up about her difficult childhood, surviving trauma, and how discovering her ADHD later in life finally helped everything make sense. She shares how ADH...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 51 - Wound Care Expert "You Need to be the Bigger Person for Yourself and Ask for Help"

What does wound care have to do with ADHD? A lot more than you might think. In this eye-opening episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes back Kayva Jha, a business development manager in mobile wound care and a passionate advocate for connecting the dots between physical health, mental health, and neurodiversity. Together, Jami and Kayva unpack how ADHD impacts wound care, healing, and compliance—especially for adults over 50. From missed medications and forgotten routines to n...

2 months ago

43 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 50 - The Clutter Between Us: How ADHD Awareness Healed My Mother and My Relationship

In this milestone 50th episode, Jami Shapiro sits down with a very special guest—her mom, Vicki—for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about ADHD, clutter, grief, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. Together, Jami and Vicki share the untold story of how clutter and emotional dysregulation shaped their relationship for decades—and how finally understanding ADHD has begun to transform not only their perspective, but their connection to one another. From unpacdin...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 49 - The Pressure to be “Perfect”

In this eye-opening and heartfelt episode, Jami Shapiro welcomes healthcare professional, patient advocate, and fellow ADHDer Kayva Jha for a conversation that bridges deeply personal experience with professional insight. From discovering ADHD in her own family to navigating perfectionism, eating disorders, and the healthcare system, Kayva’s story shines a light on the hidden ways ADHD shapes our lives—especially for women. She shares how perfectionism can mask ADHD symptoms, how self-worth o...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 48 - The Next Room (Grief, ADHD & Finding Peace in Midlife)

In this deeply moving and unexpected episode, Jami sits down with Jane Asher Reaney—radio personality, author of The Next Room, and a new member of the Silver Linings Transitions team—for a soulful conversation that blends spirituality, grief, intuition, and the unexpected signs of undiagnosed ADHD later in life. What starts as a story about Jane’s connection to her late mother and life after loss unfolds into a powerful reflection on the ADHD traits Jane may have carried her entire life with...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 47 - How to Make Marriage Work When You Have ADHD?

In this heartfelt follow-up episode, Jami welcomes back her cousin and therapist Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon for another deep dive into how ADHD impacts relationships—especially later in life. With decades of marriage under her belt and a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Jane brings humor, honesty, and deep wisdom to the conversation. Together, they explore how undiagnosed ADHD can shape—and sometimes strain—romantic partnerships, and how self-awareness can shift the entire dynamic. Jami reflec...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 46 - Chaos and Caffeine (Can ADHD Awareness Break Generational Trauma?)

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jami sits down with fellow ADHD podcaster and mom, Danielle Kelly, host of Chaos and Caffeine. Together, they explore how ADHD affects not just the individual—but entire family systems. Danielle shares what it was like growing up with two undiagnosed ADHD parents and how that shaped her own emotional world. From walking on eggshells to discovering her diagnosis while parenting her son, Danielle brings honesty, humor, and healing to the conversatio...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 45 - Did MY Grandma Have ADHD - Jami interivews her cousin Dr. Jane

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Jami welcomes her cousin and longtime family therapist, Dr. Jane Rosen Grandon. With decades of experience in marriage and family therapy—and a personal journey with ADHD—Jane brings a refreshing mix of wisdom, humor, and vulnerability to the conversation. Together, they explore the intergenerational signs of ADHD, what ADHD can look like in older women, and how family dynamics play a role in both recognizing and managing the condition. From hilarious...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 44 - Your Brain Needs a Different Plan

In this honest and empowering episode, host Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Christine Kotik for a conversation centered on something many rarely talk about—ADHD help after retirement. Christine shares her late diagnosis story, how being a high-achieving student masked her symptoms, and why it took until her 40s to finally connect the dots. Jami and Christine explore how ADHD often hides behind structure—like school, work, and parenting—and how retirement can unexpectedly uncover long-s...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 43 – Acceptance is a Beautiful Thing

In this insightful and relatable episode, host Jami Shapiro sits down with ADHD coach Julia Rice for a candid conversation about discovering ADHD later in life—and how it changes everything. Julia shares her story of being diagnosed in her late 30s after years of "managing just fine" until life circumstances, like the pandemic, career shifts, and perimenopause, amplified her ADHD symptoms. Sound familiar? Jami and Julia dive into why ADHD in women, especially those over 50, often goes unnotic...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 42 – Grandma Rides a Motorcycle and Being Young at Heart

In this lively and relatable episode about ADHD in grandmothers over 50, host Jami Shapiro chats with ADHD coach and adventurous grandma, Mide Emans. They explore Mide’s journey of discovering ADHD later in life—after raising four children who also have ADHD. Mide shares what it was like managing a chaotic, love-filled household while feeling like she could never quite “get it together.” It’s a feeling many women over 50 know all too well. Together, Jami and Mide unpack how ADHD can hide in p...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 41 – Beyond Stimulants: Holistic Health Strategies for Aging with ADHD

In this empowering episode of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast, host Jami Shapiro talks with Dr. Erica Oberg—ADHD advocate, integrative medicine expert, and wellness speaker—about holistic ADHD treatment for women over 50 who are looking for support beyond stimulant medications. If your ADHD symptoms have felt more intense as you’ve gotten older—or if stimulants aren’t an option for you—this conversation offers science-backed, natural ADHD treatments that can help. Jami and Dr. Oberg explore how ...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Grandma Has ADHD

Episode 40 – When Moving Feels Impossible: ADHD and the Overwhelm of Life Transitions

In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, we dive into ADHD challenges and move management, exploring how both intersect to make moving, decluttering, and organizing feel overwhelming. However, with the right support, these challenges can absolutely be managed. Host Jami Shapiro shares her personal experience living with ADHD. As a result, she explains how challenges like executive dysfunction, decision fatigue, time blindness, and emotional overwhelm can complicate even simple daily tasks. Natura...

4 months ago

35 minutes