On this 100th episode of ADHD Aha! , host Laura Key looks back on the powerful conversations she’s had with guests from all walks of life about their unique ADHD experiences. She also opens up about a deeply personal new chapter: her 9-year-old daughter’s recent ADHD diagnosis. Laura reflects on what this milestone means for her both as a mom and a person with ADHD. Joining Laura is her friend, co-worker, and Hyperfocus podcast host, Rae Jacobson. Together, they explore how Laura’s understanding of ADHD has evolved over the course of the show — and how she’s navigating the emotions of raising a child who shares her diagnosis. Related resources ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism (Laura’s story) ADHD in girls My child with ADHD can’t fall asleep. But I’m so tired. What can I do? Timestamps (00:50) What has it been like making 100 episodes of ADHD Aha!? (03:03) Laura’s daughter’s diagnoses, and being a mom with ADHD (08:21) Laura’s daughter’s ADHD and anxiety evaluation (10:51) Sleep and ADHD parenting challenges (12:19) Feeling the pressure to be a “perfect ADHD mom” (14:14) How hard it can be to be a kid with ADHD (16:40) Keeping ADHD mom perfectionism in check (20:58) Has Laura’s outlook on ADHD changed throughout making this show? For a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha! page on Understood . Want to share your “aha” moment? We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at
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