Shows
All Things ADHDExpanding the Neurodiverse WorkplaceIn this episode of All Things ADHD, Jeremy Didier, an ADHD coach and past CHADD president, discusses ADHD in the workplace, exploring early signs of its effects on productivity, the importance of diagnosis and treatment, and the potential challenges to job performance and career advancement. She describes the benefits of structure and support, the concept of masking, and the nuances of disclosing ADHD in professional settings. She also highlights the strengths adults with ADHD bring to the workplace, the importance of supportive management, and practical strategies for requesting accommodations. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for workplaces to become m...
2026-02-2637 min
Kansas City MomCastNavigating ADHD: Hope, Tools, and Real Talk with ADHDKC | Kansas City MomCast Episode 91Parenting a child with ADHD can bring moments of frustration, guilt, and uncertainty, but also connection, growth, and hope. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by local advocates from ADHDKC who are helping families navigate the journey with confidence and compassion.
In our conversation, we discuss:
How Jeremy and Kristen each found their calling in ADHD advocacy and how it became personal for their families.
How their understanding of ADHD has evolved through years of work and lived experience.
The first steps that make a real difference when a parent begins to suspect ADHD in their child.
How fami...
2025-10-2742 min
ADHD KC ConversationsADHD KC ConversationsIn our latest podcast, Jeremy Didier interviews Kari Wold about her journey in mental health, focusing on ADHD and neurodiversity. Kari shares her experiences working with various populations, the importance of diagnostics, and the need for better support systems for individuals over 18. They discuss the significance of self-care for mental health professionals and the complexities of the diagnostic process, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.We hope you can join Kari and Karen Jordan, both from Jordan Psychological Assessment Center, at our next Parent Meeting, Exploring Diagnostics...
2024-09-2024 min
ADHD KC ConversationsGet to know ADHDKC's speaker, Emily Kircher-MorrisSummary: In this conversation, Kristen Stuppy interviews Emily Kircher-Morris, a licensed professional counselor and advocate for neurodivergent individuals. Emily shares her personal experience with ADHD and discusses the importance of neurodiversity-affirming schools. They also touch on the topic of finding the right therapist for a child with ADHD and the need for individualized approaches to treatment. Emily emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent individuals in finding strategies that work for them and reframing the narrative around ADHD. They also preview Emily's upcoming talk on suicidality and self-harm among neurodivergent youth.Keywords: ADHD, neurodiversity, neurodivergent, therapy, accommodations, self-harm...
2024-08-0832 min
ADHD KC ConversationsMind Tricks to Improve Focus and Calm Your BrainLearn what science has taught us about the benefits of mindfulness, play some brain tricks, and practice a few types of mindfulness in this ADHDKC talk with parents and teens. You can listen to this on Spotify and follow our podcast! AI Generated Transcript - excuse the errors!I didn’t change my name each time it’s listed, but I wanted to explain why it is “Dr. Kristen Stuppy, Det Livinthedream” because it does look odd. I teach a class that teaches about ADHD to kids through a detective theme, so I’m Detectiv...
2024-07-031h 00
ADHD KC ConversationsStrategies vs Willpower:Kristen was joined by Leila Lawson, our upcoming August Parent Group speaker. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Leila as she shares her experiences and strategies, then join us on August 6th to hear more about the executive functioning strategies you can use with your family to help everyone manage daily tasks.SummaryIn this podcast episode, Kristen Stuppy interviews Leila Lawson, a former teacher and current police officer and life coach, about executive functioning and strategies for success. Leila shares her experiences in law enforcement and teaching, and how they have shaped...
2024-07-0222 min
ADHD KC ConversationsADHDKC's July EventsKristen Stuppy talks about the July Parent and Teen Group event: Mind Tricks to Improve Focus and Calm Your Brain. Learn more about it from our Parent Group or ADHDKCTeen pages.TranscriptHi everyone, I'm Kristen Stuppy, a pediatrician who is passionate about ADHD and one of the ADHD KC board members. I last spoke with Jeremy Didier, my good friend and founder of ADHD KC, about our chapter's beginnings and how we've evolved over time. We're working on ways to get information to our Kansas City community and also anyone who can...
2024-06-2513 min
ADHD KC ConversationsCelebrating Our Journey and Shaping Our FutureJeremy Didier and Kristen Stuppy discuss the history and evolution of the ADHD KC chapter, asking for your input to learn what your needs are. While this started as a Facebook Live, it seems appropriate to try it as an introductory podcast. One of the reasons to do this Live was to ask how people want us to reach them, and podcasts are popular now, so is this something you’d like? We’d love to hear your comments - put them below or message kristen@adhdkc.org and we’ll take everything into consideration!We start this e...
2024-06-1938 min
Parenting with ImpactEp 117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating AddictionImplementing appropriate treatment for ADHD not only improves focus and cognitive function but also diminishes the likelihood of developing addiction.Chris Foster is an Education Specialsit in Neurodivergence, Social Emotional Learning, and College Career Readiness. She Has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from Wichita State University, Kansas. Chris has collaborated with community colleges to promote college readiness, developed curriculum, and specializes in social emotional learning strategies. She also in a diversity and inclusion specialist with extensive research in neurodivergencies in both children and adults. Jeremy Didier, LMSW, LMAC, PCAC is the group founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City’s award win...
2023-07-0533 min
Parenting with ImpactEp 009: Success As A Mom Of FiveThis episode brings you another Success Story from the ImpactParents Community! Jeremy Didier is a military wife and mother of 5 kids. Jeremy and 4 of her children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Jeremy shares her story of how the coach approach through ImpactParents helped her to structure her home and parenting in a way that set up all her children with an accommodating environment that allowed her children to reach their potential, be successful, and feel good about themselves. Listen to this inspiring Success Stories Edition of Parenting With Impact episode with Jeremy Didier about how important it is to have a...
2021-09-1535 min