Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

Is it common to struggle to develop friendships with ADHD? Let's just say, if you're struggling yourself, you're in good company. Struggles to manage time for friendships, develop close, meaningful ties, are made all the more difficult thanks to the bouquet of ADHD factors. Relationship expert Melissa Orlov returns to help us all to find friends and flourish!

Show Notes

Is it common to struggle to develop friendships with ADHD? Let's just say, if you're struggling yourself, you're in good company. Struggles to manage time for friendships, develop close, meaningful ties, are made all the more difficult thanks to the bouquet of ADHD factors.

This week on the show we’re thrilled to welcome back the fantastic Melissa Orlov. She’s a leading expert in how ADHD affects relationships. On top of that, she’s an award-winning author of books including The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. She’s founder of ADHD & Marriage where she writes regularly alongside a cast of incredible contributors and hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in their relationships.

Links & Notes

  • (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast
  • (01:54) - Support the Show • Become a Patron
  • (03:30) - Friendship and ADHD with Melissa Orlov
  • (06:56) - Do you tell your friends about your ADHD?
  • (12:34) - The Value of Friendships
  • (15:46) - ADHD and Memory
  • (20:53) - Dating
  • (24:42) - Stories we tell ourselves
  • (32:01) - Community Questions

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What is Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast?

Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.