Ignored to icons: These trailblazers changed the game for women with ADHD

22/05/2025 40 min Episodio 19
Ignored to icons: These trailblazers changed the game for women with ADHD

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On this very special episode of Hyperfocus, host Rae Jacobson interviews three of these women — Sari Solden, Terry Matlen, and Dr. Ellen Littman — along with Dr. Michelle Frank, a psychologist taking up the torch for a new generation. Together, they discuss how they met, their journey to legitimize ADHD in women, and what they hope for the future. Related resourcesClimbing the WallsMissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women ChannelTimestamps(06:22) Discovering you aren’t alone(13:18) The disconnect between academia and the rest of the world(21:22) The benefits of treatment and community (28:05) ADHD isn’t always a superpowerFor a transcript and more resources, visit the Hyperfocus page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].
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