How did ADHD Awareness Month begin? It started with a phone call, an unexpected opportunity, and three determined ADHD advocates who helped bring National ADHD Awareness Day to the U.S. Senate.

In this special episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy shares a historic recording from the very first Online ADHD Awareness Expo in 2010.

Listen as Dave Giwerc, Evelyn Polk Green, and Michele Novotni share the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of how ADHD Awareness Day became a reality, the obstacles they overcame, and why ADHD awareness, education, and self-advocacy still matter today.

🎉 Celebrate ADHD Awareness Month with the 17th Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo, October 17 – November 17, 2026. Register FREE at https://www.adhdexpo.com/

Hosted by Tara McGillicuddy, ADHD Support Talk Radio is the longest-running podcast for adults with ADHD, bringing you ADHD education, support, and practical strategies since 2008.

ow do you know when it's time to stop something you're still capable of doing?

After more than a decade as co-host of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Lynne Edris joins Tara McGillicuddy for her final episode. Lynne shares why she decided to retire from coaching and recording new episodes—and what that decision has taught her about choosing where to spend her time, energy, and focus.

In this conversation, Tara and Lynne discuss:

• Why "I can keep doing this" and "I want to keep doing this" are different questions
• The difference between fulfilling your potential and feeling pressured to do more
• Why ADHD productivity is about more than planners, apps, and completed tasks
• How blame and shame can get in the way of solving a problem
• A practical way to decide what "done" means before the finish line keeps moving

Lynne also shares the message she most wants adults with ADHD to remember: struggling does not mean there is something fundamentally wrong with you. You can get curious about what works for your brain and give yourself credit for the progress you make.

Tara and Lynne reflect on their years together and thank the listeners who have been part of the show. ADHD Support Talk Radio will continue with Tara as host, and Lynne's past episodes will remain available.

What is one lesson from Lynne that has stayed with you?

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Decision fatigue can leave adults with ADHD feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and unable to move forward—even when the choices seem small.

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris discuss why decision-making can be so draining for adults with ADHD. They explore how everyday micro-decisions consume time, energy, and focus—and how unfinished decisions can contribute to procrastination, overthinking, prioritization problems, and paralysis.

You'll discover practical ways to reduce decision overload by creating flexible routines and defaults, making everyday choices in advance, choosing the right time to handle difficult decisions, and getting complicated decisions out of your head.

If you frequently feel stuck because you can't decide what to do next, this episode will help you understand why—and make your choices feel more manageable.

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Why is it so hard to stop one task and move on to the next when you have ADHD?

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris explore the hidden challenge of ADHD transitions. What may look like procrastination, distraction, poor motivation, or lack of discipline may actually be difficulty shifting your attention, energy, and focus from one activity to another.

Tara and Lynne discuss physical, mental, emotional, role, and time transitions—and why everyday activities such as getting out of bed, leaving the house, taking a shower, winding down at night, or returning to work after an interruption can feel surprisingly difficult.

You'll discover:

✅ Why task switching creates friction for the ADHD brain
✅ How transition warnings and layered timers can help
✅ Why interruptions can disrupt focus, memory, and communication
✅ How to create a simple re-entry plan before stepping away
✅ Why identifying the next action makes restarting easier
✅ How awareness can reduce shame and self-blame

Learn how to recognize transition friction and make stopping, starting, and shifting gears easier.

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Have you ever spent the day getting things done, but still avoided the task you actually intended to do?

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy talks about productive procrastination and how it shows up for adults with ADHD. Productive procrastination happens when you take action on something useful or meaningful, but it is not the project, task, or commitment you originally planned to work on.

Sometimes productive procrastination can help you build momentum, reduce mental clutter, and move into action. Other times, it can pull you into hyperfocus, time blindness, guilt, shame, and avoidance of the thing that matters most.

Tara shares a helpful question to ask yourself when you notice it happening:

Is this helping me do what I intended to do?

This episode is especially helpful for adults with ADHD who struggle with procrastination, task avoidance, time blindness, overwhelm, prioritizing, and feeling busy but still stuck.

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When ADHD Blocks Stop You From Moving Forward

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, shut down, or emotionally blocked can feel like hitting an invisible wall. For adults with ADHD, the first feeling that shows up — overwhelm, dread, avoidance, frustration, or feeling triggered — is often only the surface.

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris talk about what can happen when ADHD blocks stop you from moving forward. Instead of stopping at "I'm overwhelmed," "I'm triggered," "I'm stuck," or "I can't," they discuss how pausing, breathing, observing, and asking better questions can help adults with ADHD begin to understand what is really going on underneath the reaction.

Tara and Lynne explore why overwhelm can become a catch-all phrase, how blame and shame can block problem-solving, and why emotional reactions, RSD, avoidance, and shutdown patterns may be signals pointing to something deeper. They also discuss the importance of noticing body cues, becoming a more neutral observer of your feelings, and learning what helps you move from emotional overload into clarity and action.

This episode is especially helpful if you struggle with ADHD overwhelm, emotional shutdown, rejection sensitivity, negative self-talk, avoidance, or feeling stuck before you can take action.

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Why do so many adults with ADHD struggle to keep track of time—even when they're trying their best?

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and co-host Lynne Edris explore the concept of ADHD time traps and how they contribute to losing track of time, missed deadlines, and daily frustration.

They also take a closer look at time blindness, a common challenge for adults with ADHD that affects the ability to sense the passage of time and accurately estimate how long tasks will take.

Throughout the conversation, Tara and Lynne share practical insights and real-life examples to help you better understand what's happening—and what can actually help.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What ADHD time traps are and how they show up in everyday life
• Why time blindness makes it difficult to stay on schedule
• How the "one more thing" habit leads to lost time
• The importance of transition time between tasks
• Why estimating time is often inaccurate
• Simple ways to externalize time using tools and cues

This episode offers a clear and practical look at why time can feel so unpredictable with ADHD—and how increasing awareness can help you make meaningful improvements.