Most people think ADHD is just “little boys bouncing off the walls.” But what if ADHD looks completely different in women and girls—and we’ve been missing it all along?

In this episode of The Journalism of Everything Podcast, host Darisse Smith speaks with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, clinical psychologist, author of 15+ books on ADHD, and director of the Chesapeake ADHD Center. Dr. Nadeau has been at the forefront of research and advocacy for ADHD in women and girls for decades.

We dive deep into:

• Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in girls and women

• How symptoms present differently between boys and girls

• The “hold it together and explode” pattern many girls experience

• The role of anxiety, perfectionism, and societal expectations

• The importance of recognizing ADHD as more than hyperactivity

• Strategies to support girls, women, and families living with ADHD

This interview explores the myths, the science, and the lived experience of ADHD in women—highlighting what’s been overlooked by schools, doctors, and even families.

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• (00:00:00) - Misconceptions about ADHD
• (00:01:00) - Introducing Dr. Kathleen Nadeau
• (00:02:00) - How Dr. Nadeau Entered the ADHD Field
• (00:04:00) - Early Beliefs: “Only Boys Had ADHD”
• (00:06:00) - Adults With ADHD: A New Understanding
• (00:07:00) - Shifting Focus to Girls and Women
• (00:08:00) - Discovering ADHD in Her Own Family
• (00:10:00) - Why ADHD Looks Different in Females
• (00:11:00) - Running the Largest Private ADHD Clinic
• (00:12:00) - Hyperactivity in Girls vs. Boys
• (00:14:00) - Holding It Together at School, Exploding at Home
• (00:17:00) - The “Hold and Explode” Pattern
• (00:18:00) - Parenting Challenges With ADHD Daughters
• (00:19:00) - Why Girls Face Stricter Expectations
• (00:21:00) - Why Girls Are Overlooked in Diagnosis
• (00:23:00) - Misdiagnosis: Anxiety vs. ADHD
• (00:24:00) - Lack of Training for Professionals
• (00:25:00) - Gender Bias in Medicine and Everyday Life
• (00:27:00) - Social Struggles of Girls With ADHD
• (00:29:00) - Why Inattentive Girls Go Unnoticed
• (00:30:00) - Living in a Social Web
• (00:33:00) - The Need to See ADHD Through a Female Lens
• (00:35:00) - ADHD Is Complex, Not One-Size-Fits-All
• (00:37:00) - The Pressures Women Put on Themselves
• (00:38:00) - The Unmade Bed” Story and Defining Your Own Rules
• (00:40:00) - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

In March 2020, every school in America shut down—something that had never happened before, not even during world wars or the Spanish flu. Parents suddenly became teachers, tech support, and full-time caregivers, all while juggling work and survival during a global pandemic.

In this episode of The Journalism of Everything Podcast, we dive into how COVID-19 school closures permanently changed the relationship between parents, teachers, and public education. From burnout and homeschooling booms to shifting trust and the rise of culture wars in classrooms, we unpack the lasting impact of those years.

I sit down with veteran elementary school teacher Nicole Fox to discuss how parents’ attitudes toward educators have changed since COVID, what teachers are really facing in classrooms today, and why distrust of schools continues to grow.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or just curious about the future of education in America—this episode is for you.

Topics in this episode:

• The nationwide shutdown of schools in 2020

• How parents coped with burnout, job loss, and hybrid learning

• Why parental trust in schools collapsed

• The homeschooling surge and its surprising diversity

• Teacher shortages, culture wars, and mental health crises

• An honest teacher’s perspective on post-COVID classrooms

Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are streamed.

#Education #Parenting #Schools #Teachers #Homeschooling #COVID19Education #PandemicParenting #PublicEducation #EducationReform #TeacherShortage #ParentalRights #TheJournalismOfEverything

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:01:30) - The Great Shutdown: How All 50 States Closed Schools
• (00:04:00) - Hybrid Learning and the Uneven Reopening Across the U.S.
• (00:07:00) - The Parent Experience: Burnout, Job Loss, and Stress
• (00:10:00) - Ripple Effects: Parenting, Discipline, and Family Dynamics
• (00:12:00) - Parents Watch Teachers: Empathy vs. Distrust
• (00:14:00) - The Homeschooling Boom—Who Left Public Schools and Why
• (00:17:00) - Why Parents Distrust Schools Today
• (00:19:00) - Safety, Mental Health, and Overcrowding Concerns
• (00:21:00) - The Lasting Impact: Parents Demand More Choice
• (00:22:00) - Interview with Teacher Nicole Fox
• (00:24:00) - Changing Attitudes Toward Teachers Post-COVID
• (00:29:00) - Accountability, Absences, and Discipline Challenges
• (00:33:00) - Different Paths: Grateful Parents vs. Homeschoolers
• (00:37:00) - How Teachers Handle Negativity and Build Trust
• (00:44:00) - Parent–Teacher Relationships: From Conflict to Friendship
• (00:49:00) - Choosing the Right Teacher & Classroom Fit
• (00:53:00) - Attendance Matters: Why Missing School Adds Up
• (00:57:00) - The Value of Teachers and Public Education
• (00:59:00) - Closing Thoughts: Parents, Schools, and the Future of Education

Every time violence erupts in Israel, prophecy headlines follow: This is it. The end is here! (Repent Now!) But what if prophecy was never about fear — and instead about what we do now?

In this episode of The Journalism of Everything Podcast, journalist Darisse Smith continues her conversation with Bishop William Gregg, diving into the end-times beliefs of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism — and the surprising similarities that unite them. From Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones to the modern-day war in Gaza, we explore how prophecy gets weaponized, why “God’s chosen people” isn’t a free pass, and what it really means to keep going in the face of destruction.

We also ask the unsettling question: What happens when the people once seen as victims become the aggressors? Israel was even the victim to start this most recent war, but now is such an unsettling aggressor that it is difficult to feel any sympathy for its plight.

If you’re ready for a challenging, thought-provoking look at faith, politics, and the end of days, this episode will make you think long after the headlines fade.

#Israel #Gaza #WarInGaza #Palestinians #Genocide #Ezekiel #apocalypse #Christianity #Islam #Judaism, #MiddleEast, #The Journalism of Everything

• (00:00:00) - This Is It: Violence and Prophecy
• (00:02:15) - Who Are God's Chosen People
• (00:03:30) - Islam's View of the End Times
• (00:07:45) - Judaism and the End Times
• (00:10:30) - Why Are We Fighting?
• (00:15:00) - Signs And Scare Tactics
• (00:20:00) - Choosing Thoughtfulness Over Fear
• (00:26:00) - Hope in Ezekiel's Dry Bones
• (00:33:00) - From Prophecy to Action
• (00:36:30) - Saved and Sitting Back
• (00:40:00) - Facing the Hard Truths
• (00:51:00) - Religion as a Political Weapon
• (00:54:00) - Why This Will Never Be Right