Love, ADHD

Jul 09 2024 24 ep. 29 mins 11
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Jump headfirst into the world of ADHD with Tony Overbay, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Julie Lee, keynote speaker and author in the unprecedented podcast Love, ADHD. These co-hosts are two for two. They’re two friends, two decades apart, and both were diagnosed with ADHD as adults. With Tony’s clinical expertise in the field of mental health and Julie’s work cultivating human connection within communities, they take listeners on a journey that fuses humor, insight, and raw honesty. Love, ADHD is a celebration of ADHD's brighter side, proving that sometimes unforeseen paths lead to the best destinations.

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Fight, Flight, Freeze... or Fib? Exploring ADHD Behaviors

Jul 09 2024 33 mins  
Tony and Julie return from a hiatus to discuss the concepts of fibbing, emotional maturity, and narcissistic traits in individuals with ADHD. They delve into the science behind the fight, flight, freeze, or fib response, examining how fibbing serves as a self-preservation strategy. They highlight the importance of authenticity and sharing true selves to foster a sense of belonging.

From Perfection to Persistence: 2024 American Ninja Warrior Champion Addy Herman’s ADHD Journey

May 13 2024 34 mins  
Tony and Julie welcome the 2024 American Ninja Warrior Women’s Champion, Addy Herman, to “Love, ADHD!” They discuss her journey with ADHD and how it's played a pivotal role in her training, competitive mindset, and personal growth. Addy shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of the American Ninja Warrior course, her battle with perfectionism, and how her ADHD diagno

Navigating ADHD Treatment, Medication, Julie and Tony Get Personal

May 03 2024 33 mins  
Julie Lee and Tony Overbay, LMFT, scrap an episode they were planning on and instead get personal about their experiences and thoughts surrounding ADHD, medication, and handling societal perceptions. They share personal anecdotes related to the challenges of ADHD medication, including shortages, dosage adjustments, and the stigma attached to taking medication. They touch upon the i

Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Children with ADHD w/Lindsey Harris, MEd, LSC

Mar 22 2024 30 mins  
In this week's episode, Julie engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with her close friend, Lindsey Harris. Lindsey is a school counselor who works with children diagnosed with ADHD and a parenting educator who helps parents navigate the experience.Lindsey, drawing from her expertise in counseling children with ADHD, offers valuable insights and practical advice througho

The ADHD Parenting Playbook: Love, Strategies, and Support

Mar 15 2024 34 mins  
Tony and Julie engage in a candid and illuminating discussion about ADHD, particularly focusing on its implications for parenting. They share personal anecdotes and explore how ADHD can affect children's behaviors, such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The conversation includes insights on the genetic aspect of ADHD, the importance of education for parents, and a

Dream Big, List Small: The ADHD Guide to Aspiring and Misfiring

Feb 16 2024 28 mins  
Julie and Tony revisit the topic of “executive functioning” and explore what embracing “executive dysfunction” looks like. They discuss how individuals with ADHD know what tools they should be using to organize their lives; they struggle with executing these tasks consistently. They discuss strategies like externalizing to-do lists, setting up automatic payments, using pass

Chasing Mindfulness: A Chat on ADHD, Goals & Embracing Opportunities

Jan 26 2024 30 mins  
Join Julie and Tony in 'Love ADHD' Episode 17 (and a half, due to earlier technical issues) as they discuss the balance between structure and flexibility in their lives, their experiences with self-imposed structures, and how they're gradually transitioning to a more mindful approach to life. They mention their struggles with interactions, miscommunications, time management, and ev

Ferrari Engines and Bicycle Brakes: Unfolding the Intricacies of ADHD

Jan 12 2024 29 mins  
Julie and Tony delve into the understanding provided by the book 'ADHD 2.0' and compare adult ADHD to a Ferrari engine with bicycle-strength brakes. They discuss learning to work with this energy and attention rather than attempting to control it. The paradoxical nature of ADHD is also explored - with traits often exhibiting as extremes in impulsive behaviors, punctuality, cleanlin

ADHD, Childhood, and Connection: Overcoming Rejection Sensitivity Through Understanding and Love

Jan 05 2024 25 mins  
Tony takes the reins solo in this episode as he returns the favor of Julie hosting last week. Tony explains Julie’s quote of him saying, “Kids are little narcissists,” and talks about ego-syntonic vs. ego-dystonic behaviors in children. He then shares the importance of positive connections, the effects of childhood trauma on adult health, the impact of ADHD on familial relati

ADHD Diagnosis: The Cause or the Context?

Dec 29 2023 24 mins  
Julie goes solo in this episode and reflects on the role of labels, particularly ADHD, and how to understand them better. She emphasizes viewing ADHD as a context, not a cause for certain behaviors. She shares personal experiences and thoughts about emotional immaturity, the development of narcissistic tendencies, and self-compassion. With an encouraging note, she reminds listeners