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Hyperfocused on helping late-diagnosed adults with #ADHD. #ADHDpodcast, articles, resources, and free ADHD test at wisesquirrels.com. Hosted by Dave Delaney.

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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · Sep 10

Do you have ADHD? We include a free, private assessment as your first step to finding out. wisesquirrels.com/adhd-assessm... We do not see your results.
#adhdtest #adhdassessment #adhd

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. Yes, typo. It should read Autism and ADHD.

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 2d

Jamie Oliver, the British celebrity chef and food campaigner, was diagnosed in childhood with #ADHD and dyslexia, and he has spoken about how his high energy, creativity, and discomfort with conventional classroom settings shaped both his personal journey and his unconventional path to success.

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 3d

Gabor Mate is good at some things, #ADHD is not one of them. wisesquirrels.com/articles/why... #gabormate

Does ADHD come from childhood traumatic experiences? — ADHD Wise Squirrels

Dr. Russell Barkley explains why Dr Gabor Maté is "worse than wrong about ADHD."

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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 3d

David Neeleman is an American-Brazilian entrepreneur and airline founder best known for creating JetBlue Airways; he was diagnosed with #ADHD in 2002 and has credited it with fueling his creativity and risk-taking in business. #adhdawarenessmonth #adhdawareness

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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 4d

My momentum train derailment.
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 4d

Grimes is a Canadian musician, producer, and visual artist known for her experimental pop sound and futuristic aesthetic; in 2025, she revealed she had been diagnosed with both #ADHD, saying the diagnoses helped her better understand her creativity and focus challenges. @grimes.bsky.social

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, #ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed theconversation.com/yes-adhd-dia... by Stephen V. Faraone and Carol Mathews in @theconversation.com

Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed

ADHD symptoms occur on a continuum and can fluctuate dramatically based on life circumstances such as transitions to middle school, stress levels and even sleep.

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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 4d

Getting back on track.... open.substack.com/pub/adhdwise...

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 4d

Why so many women discover their ADHD years too late
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 5d

Will.i.am channels his #ADHD into creativity, building a career as a global music star and tech entrepreneur. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdawarenessmonth

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 6d

ADHD Awareness Month. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has #ADHD and advocates for mental health worldwide. #adhdawareness #adhdawarenessmonth

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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 7d

Trevor Noah, Emmy Award-winning comedian, author, and former host of The Daily Show, has openly shared his #ADHD, which he says fuels both his creativity and his restless drive to explore new ideas and projects. #adhdawarenessmonth

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 8d

The ‘losing keys’ #adhd cliche kills me. So many years before diagnosis, filled with crushing self-doubt, masking, anxiety, and coping mechanisms, have resulted in my NEVER losing my keys. Not once. Weirdly, I wish I had had the peace of mind to lose my keys.

And no, nobody is a little ADHD. 😉

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 10d

Did you know it's believed Albert Einstein was a fellow ADHDer? Not bad for a man who revolutionized science with his theory of relativity and his innovative approach to thinking.
#adhd #adhdawanressmonth #adhdawareness #einstein

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you, kindly!

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 11d

Let's celebrate, Wise Squirrel, Busy Philipps. Actor, writer, and talk show host known for her candid humor, outspoken advocacy on mental health and women’s issues, and roles in shows like Dawson’s Creek, Cougar Town, and (a personal favorite) Freaks and Geeks. @busyphilipps.bsky.social

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 11d

Attending the International ADHD Conference in Kansas? Don’t miss our meet-up!
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 12d

NEW EPISODE: Entrepreneurship, Cannabis, and Psychedelics with April Pride.
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 12d

New episode with April Pride, a creative entrepreneur and harm reduction advocate shaping conversations around psychedelics, cannabis, and women’s well-being.
Listen now on Wise Squirrels, sponsored by Inflow.
#adhd #adhdawareness #adhdawarenessmonth #adhdwomen

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 12d

It's ADHD Awareness Month. Today, we're honoring Daymond John, who has #ADHD, built FUBU into a global fashion brand, and became a household name as a Shark Tank investor.
#adhdawarenessmonth #adhdawareness

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 12d

PODCAST. Entrepreneurship, Cannabis, and Psychedelics with April Pride
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 13d

Today, we're remembering Robin Williams, who, diagnosed with ADHD, used his boundless energy and wit to bring laughter and light to millions. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdawarenessmonth #robinwilliams

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 13d

Yes, Productivity is Complicated by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA.
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ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 14d

New article at wisesquirrels.com. Yes, Productivity is Complicated by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA.
Includes a free download! #adhd wisesquirrels.com/articles/yes...

ADHD Wise Squirrels @wisesquirrels.bsky.social · 14d

Meeting up in Kansas
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