ADHD Support Talk Radio

We all feel hopeless at one point or another.  Those of us with ADD / ADHD seem to get this feeling more than others though.  Join Tara as she welcomes Jennifer Koretsky to discuss the problems associated with hopelessness and ADHD.

Dr. Roberto Olivardia joins Tara McGillicuddy this week on ADHD Support Talk Radio. Tara and Dr. Olivardia will be discussing some important issues related to Zen and Acceptance of ADD / ADHD.  Sign up now for a FREE ADHD Webinar at:  Learn more about Dr. Roberto Olivardia at:

It's obvious the effect ADHD has on the person in your family who has been diagnosed. But do you realize the total effect it's having on your entire family? Join Tara as she welcomes Mark Bertin, MD the author of The Family ADHD Solution to discuss the effect ADHD can have on the whole family.   Mark Bertin, M.D., a board certified developmental behavioral pediatrician, studied at the UCLA School of Medicine and completed training in general pediatrics at Oakland Children’s Hospital in California. After several years as a general pediatrician he returned for fellowship training in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics at the Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (Rose Kennedy Center) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Bertin is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College and from 2003 to 2010 was Director of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, working in their foster care program. He a faculty member of the Wind

Do you feel caught in the discipline trap with your ADHD child?  Have you ever wondered if there was a better way to communicate your expectations to your child and have them truly hear what you need to have done?  Join Tara as she welcomes Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Lynne Kenney as they discuss the problems associated with the discipline trap and believing that coercion and punishment will elicit the desired behavior.

We've all been there. You know the feeling, you're not sure where you are with your finances. Did you pay the credit card bill? Did it come at all? Where did you put the water bill? Join Tara as she welcomes Rudy Rodriguez to discuss some of the issues adults with ADHD face when it comes to our finances.

Have you ever just wanted to sit down with an attorney and ask him or her what the best way to advocate for yourself or your ADHD child would be in a situation?  Whether it be entering a new school or starting a new job.  Join Tara as she welcomes Attorney Robert Tudisco to discuss some of the issues facing the individuals when it comes to advocating for themselves or loved ones faced with ADHD.

Does it seem like your medication just isn't working?  Like it's on vacation or something?  Sometimes it just seems that we're not getting our medication's best effort when it comes to managing ADD / ADHD.  Join Tara as she welcomes Laurie Dupar to discuss the problems with getting full effectiveness from ADHD medications.

Parents of kids and teens with ADD or ADHD often struggle with the myths and stigma surrounding their child's condition. This can often lead to parental guilt and shame. Join Tara as she welcomes Dr. Kenny Handelman, author of the new book "Attention Difference Disorder: How to Turn Your ADHD Child or Teen's Differences into Strengths in 7 Simple Steps," to discuss this timely topic.

Maintaining life balance is essential for ADD success.  People out of balance in their lives often experience overwhelm, frustration, and lower quality lives. They fail to achieve the lives they are capable of. They manage failed relationships, make significantly less money, and take more medication to name just a few research supported facts. People who understand themselves and what they need, while placing effective systems into their lives to implement basic needs live the lives they are truly capable of.  Join Tara as she welcomes Keith Kosierowski to discuss this important topic.  

Adults with ADD / ADHD are often impacted by procrastination both personally and professionally.  Procrastination can cause stress at home due to unfinished tasks, problems at work related to missed deadlines and other productivity related challenges.  Join Tara McGillicuddy as she welcomes Laura Rolands to discuss the different forms of procrastination and why procrastination is so common in adults with ADD / ADHD.

Are you tired of being late and making excuses for why?  Do you feel like you're the only one who can't keep track of time or the things you need for a meeting, or an important family event?  You're not alone!  Join Tara as she welcomes Linda Hillger to discus this extremely timely and stressful topic.

What are the lies you tell yourself?  "I'll do that later..."  "Give me just a minute..."  "Don't worry.  I'll remember that."  Those little (or not so little) lies you tell yourself (and maybe others) that just seem to make the day go smoother at that moment - even if they will come back in the end and bite you.  You may try to convince yourself that it won't be so bad - we won't get caught - even though that little voice in the back of our heads says, "You're just blowing smoke and you know it."  Join Tara as she welcomes Dr. Ari Tuckman to talk about those little lies you tell yourself (and others) and eventually just makes life with ADHD that much more difficult in the end.

Join Tara McGillicuddy and Linda Hillger as they discuss how shame and disorganzation relate to ADD / ADHD. Tara and Linda will also share their own personal experiences of dealing disorganzation and shame.

Have you ever struggled on where to go for useful ADD / ADHD information and resources on the internet?  Join Tara as she welcomes Keath Low, host of About.com’s ADD information channel and they’ll discuss this timely and important topic.

Children, Teens and Adults wih ADD / ADHD often have issues with self-esteem and, consequently, success can be sometimes out of reach.  Join Tara as she welcomes Kerin Bellak-Adams, author ofAD/HD Success! Solutions for Boosting Self-Esteem: The Diary Method for Ages 7-14as they discuss the problem of promoting self-esteem and success in Children, Teens and Adults with ADD / ADHD.

“I’m sorry I’m late.” How many times have you said these words? It doesn’t get any easier either, does it? No one wants to be late, but it seems like even with the best of intentions we continue to use those four little words. Tara McGillicuddy will be joined by ADHD Expert and Coach Dan Pruitt to discuss the problems and challenges faced by people with ADD / ADHD.

A recent study on creativity and ADD / ADHD was released and showed that while people with ADD/ ADHD sometimes have issues with focus, this may actually help them think outside the box. Bryan Hutchinson, our guest today, has been blogging about his thoughts about this very topic for months before the study was published. Join us as Bryan and I discuss the issues surrounding ADD / ADHD and creativity - is it possible to take some of the hallmark traits of ADD/ ADHD like hyperfocus, distractedness, etc. and use them to think outside the box?"

Join Tara McGillicuddy and Linda Hillger as they discuss the challenges people with ADD / ADHD face when trying to get back on track.

Join Tara McGillicuddy as she welcomes back Jodi Sleeper-Triplett to ADHD Support Talk. Tara and Jodi will discuss ADD / ADHD Coaching and how to find the right coach. This will be an interesting and informative show that you won't want to miss!

Have you ever wondered if ADD/ADHD traits change as you get older? What does ADHD look like in a child vs.a teen or an adult and how are they different or similar? Join us as we welcome Ronda Stone to discuss this extremely interesting topic.