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Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

Rae Jacobson, Understood.org
Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson
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  • Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    What the rise of fidget toys means for neurodivergence

    16/07/2026 | 17min
    Fidget toys, like NeeDohs, are sold out and  banned in classrooms. Journalist Anna North joins us to unpack how fidget toys went from gag gifts to a generational obsession, and what that shift reveals about neurodivergence, attention, and play. Plus, fidget toys are not just for kids. We look at how they are destigmatizing fidgeting for neurodivergent adults. And we dig into the science behind fidgeting, the history of the fidget spinner, and whether this wave of acceptance for sensory needs will survive. 

    For more on this topic:  

    Read: Why your kid is obsessed with squishy toys

    Watch: Can I get rid of my adult sensory issues?

    For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org.

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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  • Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    Why people with ADHD quit therapy

    02/07/2026 | 15min
    Finding a therapist is hard. Finding one who actually understands ADHD? That’s a different problem entirely. Clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Frank, who has ADHD herself, breaks down why people with ADHD struggle to stick with therapy. She looks at everything from the executive function demands of just getting there, to sensory issues, to the rejection sensitivity that makes you think “Does my therapist hate me?!” Plus: How to advocate for yourself in the room, even when your provider doesn’t specialize in ADHD.

    For more on this topic

    Listen: So... How does that make you feel about your therapist?

    Watch: Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps)

    Read: A Radical Guide for Women With ADHD, by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank

    For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org.

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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  • Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    Head, heart, hormones: Why women’s ADHD care should treat the whole person (classic)

    18/06/2026 | 27min
    Last year, Hyperfocus took a field trip to San Diego for an ADHD conference called APSARD, which stands for the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (quite a mouthful).

    A conference of ADHD professionals might not sound fascinating, but it was — and we learned a ton. But there was one person and one talk I really wanted to find: A keynote speech about how ADHD affects women’s bodies by Dr. Sandra Kooij. 

    What Sandra is doing is something so sensible and radical: Looking at ADHD as a whole-body issue. Digging into how it can affect women’s hormones, our health, and especially our hearts. 

    I find Sandra’s research fascinating and was thrilled when she agreed to sit down for a conversation with me. We didn’t waste any time and quickly set up a makeshift studio for this week’s episode of Hyperfocus. 

    Also, a quick note on the audio this week: We had to record this episode outside the conference hotel, on a bustling patio full of ADHD professionals and some noisy birds. So, please forgive the extraneous sounds. 

    Note: We originally published this episode on March 6, 2025.

    Related resources

    MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel

    Did my ADHD make me more likely to have postpartum depression?

    ADHD Powerbank: Sandra’s video platform

    The Head, Heart, Hormones foundation (in dutch with translations) 

    Prevalence of hormone-related mood disorder symptoms in women with ADHD 

    The heart health and ADHD connection

    For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Hyperfocus page on Understood.org.

    We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hyperfocus@understood.org

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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  • Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps)

    04/06/2026 | 25min
    If you have ADHD, you’re probably exhausted — and there’s a real neurological reason for it. Sleep expert Marlee Boyle, co-founder of Sleep Works, joins us to explain why ADHD brains are wired against a good night’s rest. Plus how perimenopause can make it worse. She walks us through CBT-I techniques, the truth about melatonin, and some surprisingly low-tech tools that can fix your circadian rhythm. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, this one is for you.

    For more on this topic

    Watch: ADHD and sleep: 5 strategies to finally beat insomnia

    Listen: PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle

    For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org

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    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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  • Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

    I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

    21/05/2026 | 24min
    Today’s episode is a crossover with Understood’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box. Host Jessica Shaw interviewed Rae about something she rarely discusses on Hyperfocus: Being a mom to a fabulous kid with ADHD. Even with Rae’s 20 years of experience studying and writing about ADHD, getting help for her child in school has been really challenging. Here’s how she’s supporting her daughter while they wait for school services.

    For more on this topic

    Listen: Everyone Gets a Juice Box

    Watch: I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

    For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org

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    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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Hyperfocus is a show that zeroes in on what fascinates us about ADHD, mental health, and learning. Big questions like, “Does ADHD make you more likely to have postpartum depression?” Little nitpicks (TikTok was wrong about something?!), and personal conversations with everyone from old bosses and hilarious comedians, to leading researchers. Because on this show, hyperfocus isn’t the distraction — it’s the assignment.
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