Grandma Has ADHD

01/13/2026

For years, many of us brushed it off with “I have ADHD… so what?”

But ADHD isn’t just about focus or productivity — it affects your entire nervous system.

In this clip, Jami Shapiro and . Michael Lenz talk about what happens when ADHD goes unrecognized for decades. Migraines that won’t quit. IBS. Chronic pain. Fibromyalgia. Symptoms that get labeled as “stress,” “anxiety,” or worse — imagined.

Once you start seeing the pattern, it’s hard to unsee it.

Treating ADHD doesn’t just help with attention — it can change how the body processes pain, fatigue, and overwhelm.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or told “everything looks normal” while your body says otherwise, this conversation is for you.

ADHD is bigger than we were taught — and understanding it can change everything.

Available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube - Episode 70 - The Connection between Fibromyalgia, ADHD and Chronic Pain with Dr. Michael Lenz

01/12/2026

5-Star Book Review on This Explains So Much by Jami Shapiro

This Amazon review comes from someone diagnosed with ADHD at 61—after being dismissed by a psychiatrist and choosing to research, learn, and advocate for themselves instead.

He/ she has read (and listened to!) 51 ADHD books, discovered Grandma Has ADHD, joined the Facebook community, and even highlighted a favorite pro tip—using ChatGPT to look at your space and suggest ways to organize and declutter.

This is exactly why these conversations matter! ADHD doesn’t expire at retirement! Curiosity, growth, and self-understanding are always worth it. 💛

If you’ve ever been told “why bother now?”— this is definitely a must-read. Late-diagnosed ADHD is real—and valid.

👉 This Explains So Much is available on Amazon

01/08/2026

Feeling like your ADHD brain is wired for everything except the boring but necessary tasks? 😓

In this episode with Ryan Mayer, ADHD Coach, we talked about the real struggles of ADHD in the workplace—how even highly capable people can get tripped up by administrative tasks, follow-through, and everyday systems.

From getting let go despite being one of the best employees, to struggling with bills or paperwork that just feels “mundane and boring,” this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt frustrated, humiliated, or misunderstood because of ADHD. 💛

Discover why understanding your ADHD brain can be life-changing—and how to turn those struggles into your superpower!

🎧 Full episode available on Grandma Has ADHD Spotify, Apple & YouTube — Episode 69: Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop Spinning & Start Winning with Coach Ryan Mayer

01/06/2026

Does every task feel like an emergency to your ADHD brain?

That’s not because you’re dramatic or bad at prioritizing — it’s because your brain struggles to sort urgency in real time. When everything feels equally important, overwhelm takes over, anxiety spikes, and nothing actually gets finished.

In this clip, ADHD coach Ryan Mayer breaks down Task Triage using an ER-style system:

• Red = must be done now

• Yellow = important, but can wait

• Green = inconvenient, not urgent

• Black = no return on energy — let it go

For ADHD brains, learning that not everything deserves your energy can be life-changing. Especially the Black category — the tasks we keep forcing ourselves to do even though they drain us and lead nowhere.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frozen, or spinning because everything feels urgent… this is for you.

You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded.

🎧 Full episode available on Grandma Has ADHD Spotify, Apple & YouTube — Episode 69: Task Triage for ADHD Brains: Stop Spinning & Start Winning with Coach Ryan Mayer

01/05/2026

The Sparkler Society is launching soon, and it’s designed for REAL life, REAL brains, and people who are tired of feeling behind. From missed bills and late fees to clutter, duplicate buying, and emotional overwhelm — we’re helping you take control in a supportive, judgment-free community that truly understands.

Inside Sparkler Society, you’ll learn how to uncover where money is disappearing, create meaningful goals you actually stay excited about, heal your relationship with stuff, and get support in a space created by people who actually live with ADHD. Plus — we made it tech-friendly with built-in help so you never feel lost.

Founding Members can join until January 31 and we officially begin February 1 🎉
✨ Learn more + join here: https://419929.17hats.com/p #/lcf/thhkkzrcbbbbxdzfdcdxvfcdkcvtxkpg

Not ADHD but need help downsizing instead? Our Virtual Downsizer’s Club is a gentle, supportive space to make progress at your own pace. Join us Mondays at 11 a.m. and start moving forward one small win at a time ⬇️
https://419929.17hats.com/p #/lcf/frfngdcrxptpnhxfvshptxhrttvzcbcn

01/02/2026

Join Jami Shapiro, CSA, ADHD Coach and author of This Explains So Much for an evening focused on self-acceptance, neurodiversity, emotional wellness, and the hidden patterns that shape how we move through life. Whether you’re neurodivergent, curious about ADHD, or simply ready to understand yourself in a deeper way, you’ll leave feeling seen, understood, and supported.

This is also a special Book Signing Event! Meet Jami, grab your copy, and connect in a meaningful, supportive space.

📍 Saffron & Sage | 2555 State St, San Diego
(Enter on State Street, up the stairs)
📅 January 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM PST
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3Lp95mI
📩 Questions? Email jami@silverliningstransitions.com

Come as you are. Let’s start 2026 with clarity, connection, and hope.

01/01/2026

Many older adults aren’t “just aging.” For some, decades of undiagnosed ADHD, constant criticism, disorganization, and feeling like they can’t keep up creates a quiet emotional burden that can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts.

In this conversation, Stephen Wright explains how ADHD in seniors is often overlooked, mislabeled as “normal aging” or mild cognitive decline, and why that can be dangerous. He also shares how rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, life transitions, and isolation compound emotional stress — and why we need to start recognizing these warning signs sooner.

This isn’t just about mental health. It’s about dignity, safety, compassion, and making sure older adults — especially veterans and seniors with ADHD — are seen, supported, and not left to struggle in silence.

If you love a senior, work with seniors, or are a senior… this conversation matters. 💛

If you or someone you love is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately.

📞 U.S.: Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline).

If you are outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or su***de prevention service.

You are not alone. Help is available. You matter.

***dePrevention

12/30/2025

Small habits can save lives. 💛

In this episode, su***de prevention advocate and veteran Stephen Wright shares simple but powerful ways to reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and suicidal thoughts in seniors — especially those living with ADHD, depression, or loneliness.

✔️ Create a visible daily plan
✔️ Build structure and routine
✔️ Schedule meaningful social connection
✔️ Give purpose, not just care

For many older adults, veterans, and caregivers, these aren’t just “tips”… they’re protective lifelines. Aging shouldn’t mean feeling isolated, invisible, or hopeless — connection and structure truly matter. 🧠✨

If you love a senior, work with older adults, or support someone struggling, this conversation is worth watching. And if you need to hear it today: you matter, and help is available.

***dePrevention

12/29/2025

Ever wonder why “wellness advice” that works for everyone else doesn’t always work for you? 🤔

It might not be you… it might be your ADHD brain needing a different approach. Join Jami on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for a meaningful conversation about understanding how your brain works, why traditional wellness doesn’t always fit, and how self-awareness can change everything.

📍 Saffron & Sage
2555 State St, San Diego
Enter on State Street — up the stairs

Let’s make sense of your ADHD together and start 2026 with clarity and compassion. Understanding yourself is the ultimate act of self-care. 💛

12/27/2025

Another Sparkler Society Tip ✨

Sometimes it’s not about “being careless”—it’s exhaustion, overwhelm, and that ADHD urge to get one more thing done even when our brain and body are tired. In this real-life moment, Jami talks about breaking something while rushing through dishes and how awareness, slowing down, and giving ourselves grace can make a huge difference. 💛

If you’ve ever paid the “ADHD tax,” know that you’re not alone. We’re talking about coping strategies, self-compassion, and tools to help you reduce these stressful moments inside Jami Shapiro's Sparkler Society and coaching community. Because knowing better is a journey—and we’re learning together.

👉 Join the Sparklers Membership Society and make life feel lighter and more doable. Happy Holidays!
🌐 jamishapiro.me

12/23/2025

Hi all, when I started the podcast and this page, I had absolutely no idea where it would take me but I KNEW I absolutely had to start learning and getting the word out. Shortly thereafter I signed up for ADHD Coach training. The book was next. My life and understanding of ADHD was so drastically changed I knew others lives would change too. So I have to confess, social media has been one more “to do” and one that doesn’t “inspire” me. And you know what this means for an ADHD brain, if we aren’t interested in something, we have a hard time doing it consistently. With all that said, I now know exactly what I want to do and am inspired to do it. It’s going to be life changing for all of us.
We need each other. Together we will gain understanding, self acceptance and ultimately we will build a life that is easier.
Here is a link to the podcast episode which will explain. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grandma-has-adhd/id1773889969?i=1000741538382er

Podcast Episode · Grandma Has ADHD · 12/16/2025 · 30m

12/23/2025

Stop doing life on hard mode!

So many of us with ADHD spent decades pushing harder, masking, overworking, and wondering why life still felt exhausting — even when we were “successful.”

In this clip, Dr. Eliza Barach, a cognitive psychologist, ADHD coach, and proud ADHDer, explains why finally understanding your ADHD changes everything. Dr. Barach works with high-achieving adults who have spent years excelling on the outside while silently struggling on the inside — helping them understand their brains, regulate emotions, and build systems that actually work in real life.

When you know how your brain works, you can stop blaming yourself, create your own “life manual,” and use strategies that finally support your ADHD brain instead of fighting it.

Because ADHD isn’t about trying harder — it’s about having the right tools.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this so much harder for me than everyone else?"... listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.