In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with filmmaker and producer Jessi Sorensen, creator of the upcoming documentary Anything But ADHD. Together, they explore what happens when ADHD goes unrecognized for years and why so many women are diagnosed with everything except ADHD.
Jessi shares her own late-diagnosis journey, including years of anxiety, insomnia, migraines, panic attacks, perfectionism, and overwork before discovering that ADHD was the missing piece. She also talks about the inspiration behind her documentary and the powerful experience of connecting with other women who shared similar stories.
Their conversation highlights the challenges of getting diagnosed as an adult, the misconceptions that still exist about ADHD, and why awareness, community, and understanding can be life-changing.
What You'll Learn
Why This Matters
Many adults spend years wondering why life feels harder than it seems to be for everyone else.
When ADHD goes undiagnosed, people often blame themselves for struggles that have neurological roots. Understanding ADHD can bring clarity, self-compassion, and a new framework for understanding your past and creating a better future.
This episode is a reminder that it's never too late to learn more about how your brain works.
The ADHD Button Question
Jami asks every guest: If there were a button that could remove your ADHD forever, would you press it?
Jessi's answer is no.
While she wishes she had been diagnosed earlier, she believes ADHD helped shape her creativity, career, curiosity, and the life she has built. Rather than erase it, she would choose greater understanding and acceptance.
About the Guest
Jessi Sorensen is a producer, director, and storyteller with more than fifteen years of experience in television, advertising, and documentary filmmaking. Following her late ADHD diagnosis, she began creating Anything But ADHD, a documentary focused on raising awareness about adult ADHD and fostering connection within the neurodivergent community.
About the Host
Jami Shapiro is an ADHD coach, speaker, author, and founder of Silver Linings Transitions. Through Grandma Has ADHD, she helps adults, especially women diagnosed later in life, better understand their brains and navigate life with greater clarity and compassion.
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