ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
Tracy Otsuka
I have NEVER met an ADHD woman who wasn’t truly brilliant at something! This podcast, with nearly 7 million downloads, is for smart, high-ability ADD/ADHD (diagnosed or suspecting) women who see their symptoms as more positive than negative. If you want to fall in love with your ADHD brain and discover where your brilliance lies, this podcast is for you!
ADHD for Smart Ass Women is globally ranked in the top one-tenth of one percent of all podcasts in the world on any subject. It’s streamed in more than 160 countries and is downloaded by more than 150,000 listeners every month. My book of the same name, published by HarperCollins/William Morrow, was recently honored by Amazon Editors as a Top 20 Best Nonfiction Book of 2024.
I’m Tracy Otsuka, your host. I’m a lawyer, not a doctor, a lifelong learner, and a certified ADHD coach. I’m on a mission to change the conversation around ADHD because I believe it’s time to focus on the strengths that come with our unique brains. When I was diagnosed eight months after my son, my entire life finally made sense, yet all I read and heard about ADHD focused on what I should struggle with. What I discovered, though, was that my ADHD was responsible for some of my greatest superpowers.
Another thing we constantly hear is all the success stories about ADHD men, but no one talks about the women. This podcast is here to change that. ADHD women are my people, and I’m here to acknowledge, support, and cheer them on. My experience as an adult living with ADHD, along with my expertise, is regularly sought out by top-tier media, including Forbes, CBS Mornings, ABC News Live, Inc., Prevention Magazine, Verywell Mind, ADDitude magazine, and The Goal Digger Podcast.
www.adhdforsmartwomen.com
THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM TRACY OTSUKA OR THIS PODCAST.
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EP. 165: This Might Be One of My Top 3 ADHD Life Hacks Ever!
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
03/02/22 • 43 min
I've always considered myself an avid reader. I read all the time, but up until recently I rarely finished any of them and had convinced myself that I needed a physical book, which led to an overwhelming amount of half-finished books scattered throughout my house. The clutter was a constant reminder that I wasn't reading as much as I wanted to, and as that negative emotion built, so did my resistance–I felt like a reading fraud.
I started asking myself if there's a way to remove some of the resistance I have towards reading so that I can finish more than a few chapters. I also wanted to figure out a way to better integrate what I was learning into my life. Enter: the Kindle. Now, I read every spare moment I can, the book piles are dissipating, and my brain feels more organized and less cluttered. I also figured out a way to better integrate what I'm reading into my life. In this solo episode, I'm on a mission to help you remove your own negative emotions around reading and find the path of least resistance so that you can feel successful and fall in love with reading again, just like I have.
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Resources:
- readwise.io/
- Kindle: The lightest and most compact Kindle, with extended battery life, adjustable front light, and 16 GB storage – Without Lockscreen Ads – Black
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
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EP. 1: Tracy Otsuka Shares her ADHD Story and her ADHD Superpowers
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
11/19/18 • 31 min
This podcast is for smart, high-ability ADD/ADHD (diagnosed or suspecting) women who see their symptoms as more positive than negative.
When I was diagnosed eight months after my son, my entire life suddenly made perfect sense but all I heard about was everything that my ADHD brain SHOULD be struggling with when in fact I would come to learn that my ADHD is responsible for some of my greatest superpowers.
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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EP. 163: Entrepreneurialism, ADHD and Irlen Syndrome with Business Coach, Jessi Romero
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
02/16/22 • 75 min
Many of our ADHD traits like curiosity, fearlessness and creativity mesh well with entrepreneurialism. Other aspects of ADHD, however, like perfectionism and something I call "procrasti-learning", combined with outside influences telling us what we "should" be doing, can cause us to get in our own way. Entrepreneur and business coach, Jessi Romero, is here to remind us that ADHD women have all the skills necessary for starting and growing successful businesses, we just need to approach it in a way that works for our brains and aligns with our values, nervous systems, and even our circadian rhythms.
In this episode, Jessi gives some of her best tips on structuring your business to fit your needs while avoiding burnout, shares how her approach to teaching sets her apart from other business coaches, and explains why changing your expectations for yourself can make all the difference in your business's longevity. Plus, she has some valuable information about a little-known eye condition called Irlen Syndrome that changed her life and just may change yours too.
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Resources:
- Instagram: @adhdowned
- Website: Adhdfemaleentrepreneurs.com
- Irlen Syndrome website: irlen.com
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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EP. 2: ADHD, The Facts, The Symptoms and the Advantages of the ADHD Condition
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
01/24/19 • 39 min
Tracy covers the basic facts about ADHD diagnoses. Find out what’s included, how does it show up, the differences in symptoms in children and adults. She gives specific examples of behaviors that you may find very familiar. She also talks about why many women are not diagnosed and the seldom discussed advantage of having an ADHD brain. Knowledge is powerful in understanding how the ADHD brain works.
Get a practical, real-life understanding how it affects women. Here’s what Tracy covers in detail: What ADHD can look like in real women. Tracy outlines the technical symptoms and shares how ADHD has affected her personally. Find out the 3 sub-types of ADHD to see if any of them feel familiar to you. ADHD explained, and why it’s not always a negative. This is so important and not discussed enough! Why traits aren’t the same in all people and why it varies and a big reason why most women have not been diagnosed. ADHD is heritable, but it doesn’t always show up the same way. Find out why (related) people who are diagnosed can have much different symptoms. Learn what qualifies for a diagnosis as explained in the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) There are 18 symptoms, 9 focused on inattention and 9 focused on hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. These were developed for diagnosing children. Learn what the 9 traits are for adults according to the work done by Russell Barkley. Understanding how a diagnosis is determined and the differences between how symptoms show up when you were a child and now as an adult.
Note: Every ADHD brain is wired differently so symptoms may show up in a variety of ways. Tracy outlines 43 general symptoms. You may resonate with many of these – but some may not apply to you at all. Tracy covers 24 positive symptoms of ADHD. This is the part that is seldom covered but they should be! Find out why exercise is so good for our brains – and why many with ADHD exercise regularly. What resonated with you? Is there something that affects you that wasn’t mentioned? I’d love to know so we can all understand the unique ways that ADHD impacts women.
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Resources:
- Email: [email protected]
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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EP. 215: Anxiety, Rumination and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Amanda Feliciano
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
02/15/23 • 55 min
In my 200th episode I made a callout for someone to come on the podcast who's been listening for a while, but who doesn't think they're accomplished or successful enough to measure up to my other guests. I personally know having interviewed hundreds of ADHD women at this point, that regardless of how much we've done in our life, we still think we haven't done anything. So I challenged our listeners to raise their hand, because every listener resonates differently with every guest and we can learn so much from each other regardless of our age or where we happen to be in life.
Well, listener Amanda Feliciano took a giant leap out of her comfort zone and volunteered for the challenge despite her fears, and I'm so glad she did. Amanda, who's a customer service representative by day and the co-founder and president of Full Circle Theatre Collective by night, has seen huge changes in her confidence, anxiety, and self-talk since receiving her ADHD diagnosis at 32.
Her story is a great example of what we can accomplish when we get out of our ruminating brains and into action, and I hope Amanda's leap of bravery inspires you to take even the littlest step out of your own comfort zone–I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with just how much you're capable of.
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Resources:
- Instagram: @amanda_eff; @thefullcircletheatrecollective
- Email: [email protected]
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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EP. 44: Why ADHD and BiPolar Disorder Are Commonly Misdiagnosed
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
11/06/19 • 40 min
This week's topic is all about bipolar disorder and why ADHD often gets misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Tracy posted a simple question to her group: "HAVE YOU BEEN MISDIAGNOSED WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?" She was shocked at how many women had been, so she decided to research the subject. In this episode, you’ll learn when bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed, what symptoms bipolar disorder and ADHD share, and what bipolar disorder actually is. The DSM requirements for diagnosing bipolar disorder are also discussed, along with why bipolar disorder can’t be ignored and must be treated.
Learn what mania and hypomania are, understand the symptoms of a major depressive episode, and recognize the greatest risk of bipolar disorder. Tracy discusses the different types of bipolar disorder, the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II, and the distinction between episodic and contextual emotional changes. She also explains how sleep patterns differ in ADHD versus bipolar disorder, and how uncontrollable talking and distractibility present differently in the two conditions.
Explore how emotional sensitivity varies between ADHD and bipolar disorder, and how bipolar disorder manifests differently in kids, specifically around emotion. Discover if having an ADHD diagnosis makes you more likely to also have bipolar disorder, and if a diagnosis of bipolar disorder makes ADHD more likely. Tracy explains why it’s so difficult to get an accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and explores the link between bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder in kids. Learn whether a fiery, intense temper is indicative of ADHD, and how bipolar disorder is linked to creativity and artistic temperament and intelligence. Tracy also explains why heightened creativity or artistry only happens in hypomania, and which part of the brain is involved in this.
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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EP. 159: ADHD, Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Susan Varghese
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
01/19/22 • 61 min
I'm sure you've heard me say a million times that our best purposes give meaning to our past, we become incredible teachers when we're driven by passion and personal connection. My guest in this episode, Dr. Susan Varaghese, knows firsthand just how important that personal connection is for living her purpose.
Dr. Varghese is a General Practitioner and Family Physician who first discovered she has ADHD when perimenopause started to wreak havoc on her previously manageable symptoms. As far as Susan could tell, no one in the medical community was talking about how much perimenopause and menopause can exacerbate the mental and physical symptoms of ADHD, so, being the leader she is, she decided to do it herself.
Join me this episode for an insightful conversation with the incredible Dr. Susan Varghese, where she breaks down the role estrogen plays in our ADHD symptoms, the overlaps between ADHD and menopause (some of which even surprised me!), and so much more.
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Resources:
- Instagram: @drsusanvarghese
- Website: www.drsusanvarghese.com
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
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EP. 178: NO, it's NOT ADHD! and Other Bullshit Women Hear from Medical Professionals Who Should Know Better
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
06/01/22 • 56 min
ADHD women have heard every excuse under the sun for why their doctors won’t consider an ADHD diagnosis or take their concerns seriously; everything from the classic “it’s just anxiety,” to “you’re too smart to have ADHD,” to even “you just think it’s cool to have ADHD and that’s why you want a diagnosis.” Seriously, what the hell?!
Being gaslit, misdiagnosed, and dismissed by medical professionals can prevent us from getting a proper diagnosis and accessing treatment for years, even decades, because of the shame and self-doubt that follows these appointments. In this episode, I’m sharing misdiagnosis stories from members of the Facebook group to highlight just how often it happens. I’m also giving you some tips and tools for pushing back against the ADHD stereotypes that still very much exist in the medical community.
We know our brains best and we know ADHD is real, and my hope is to empower you to keep advocating for yourself and your health until someone finally listens.
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Resources:
- Help With ADHD Diagnosis: Symptom Evaluation Mistakes (additudemag.com)
- Was ADHD to Blame All Along? 8 Reasons Symptoms Are Mistaken (additudemag.com)
- ‘If you can pay attention, you do not have ADHD’ — and 9 other misperceptions about the disorder - The Washington Post
- ADHD Signs Hidden in Plain Sight: Overlooked Symptoms (additudemag.com)
- ADHD Misdiagnosis Stories: Symptoms Mistaken for Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar (additudemag.com)
- 3 Defining Features of ADHD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Hyperfocus, Emotionality (additudemag.com)
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
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EP. 272: Grieving and Healing through ADHD Perspective with Laurie Peterson, Anita Robertson, and Sandra Centorino
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
03/20/24 • 85 min
Navigating grief can be a challenging and emotional journey, especially when coupled with the complexities of ADHD. However, it can also be an opportunity for growth and resilience. In this upcoming discussion, we'll hear from a group of remarkable women, including Sandra Centorino, the beacon of positivity, Laurie Peterson, an authority on ADHD and educational assessments, and Anita Robertson, the insightful psychotherapist, as they share their personal experiences of loss and how they have found ways to cope with the unique challenges of ADHD. Through their candid stories, we'll gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate executive function issues during times of crisis and find hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Laurie Peterson is the founder of Diagnostic Learning Services and eDiagnostic Learning. She helps students and adults with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia and ADHD.
Anita Robertson is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in Attachment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She developed the ADHD Relationship Boot Camp and authored "ADHD & Us: A Couple’s Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD."
Sandra Centorino is a digital veteran with two decades of experience. She's known for her vibrant energy and kindness and has built a loyal following on platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. She assists others, particularly in the ADHD community, and shares her talents in live video and podcasting.
This episode is an homage to those we've loved and lost, a testament to the power of honoring their wishes, and a beacon of hope for anyone seeking support and understanding in the aftermath of grief.
Follow these amazing ladies here:
Laurie Peterson:
Website: https://www.ediagnosticlearning.com/
Podcast: https://ltldpodcast.com/
Anita Roberston:
Webinar: https://www.lifewithanadhdspouse.com/adhd-midlife-sandwich-replayWebsite: https://www.anitarobertson.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anitarobertsonlcsw/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/strengthinyourmindLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/anitarobertson
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strengthinyourmind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strengthinyourmind Sandra Centorino:
Website: https://www.sandracentorino.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PositivityPractitioner
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EP. 161: ADHD and Hypnotherapy with Hypnotherapist, Meggie Houle
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
02/02/22 • 48 min
Hypnosis is often thought of as a sensational magic trick used for controlling minds and embarrassing people on cruise ships, so I admit I was a bit skeptical when I heard about hypnotherapy being used in ADHD management. However, I always try to keep an open mind when it comes to alternative treatments, which is why I wanted to sit down with hypnotherapist Meggie Houle to discuss the science and research behind it.
Meggie, now a certified hypnotherapist and self-hypnosis teacher, and author of "Finish What You Start: Breaking out of the 'Busy Mind, Restless Body' Trap to Create a Life You Love Even with ADHD," first discovered the benefits of hypnosis after experiencing a life-altering paragliding accident. She found that self-hypnosis not only reduced her stress and PTSD symptoms after the accident, but it also helped her manage her ADHD for the first time. In this episode Meggie gives us an introductory lesson into what hypnotherapy is exactly, the growing research behind it, and how she uses it to calm her nervous system in moments of stress.
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Resources:
- Website: meggiehoule.com
- Her book: Finish What You Start: Breaking out of the "Busy Mind, Restless Body" Trap to Create a Life You Love Even with ADHD
- Instagram: @meggie.houle
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- med.stanford.edu
- montreal.ctvnews.ca
- Can Hypnotherapy Treat Symptoms of ADHD?
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Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/book
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Visit our website:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com
Join our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsuka
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