What makes a good ADHD coach? Inspired by my ADHDtime on Air conversation with coach and mentor coach Adela Baker, I explore some of the qualities that matter most: curiosity, active listening, professional training, individualized support, and trusting clients as partners in the coaching process. I also look at how we know when coaching is working, when it may be time to move on, and why good coaching is about helping people understand what works for them.

In two ADHDtime on Air Podcast conversations, Daniella Karidi, PhD, explores cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for ADHD with Kristen Baird-Goldman, author of The CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD, and Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, author of Once I Get Started. Together, these discussions highlight how self-compassion, practical strategies, and evidence-based approaches can help adults with ADHD better understand their patterns, challenge unhelpful thinking, and bridge the gap between int

ADHD doesn’t live in isolation. In my conversation with Tamara Rosier on ADHDtime on Air, we explored how ADHD shows up in relationships, not just individuals. When one person is labeled as “the problem,” we miss the bigger picture. Her “pool” metaphor offers a simple way to understand emotional overwhelm and how it affects everyone. This conversation shifted how I think about families and compassion.