Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson
Rae Jacobson, Understood.orgHyperfocus 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 — ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthSelf-ImprovementEducationHealth & Fitness | |||
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Hyperfocus listener Jenna Plonsky opens a raw conversation about ADHD, late diagnosis, and the mental health struggles many women face in silence.
From postpartum depression to PMDD, this episode explores how hormonal shifts intersect with neurodive... more
Our team has been seeing something called “ring of fire” ADHD spreading across the internet. It’s a supposed subtype of ADHD promoted by Daniel Amen, a celebrity psychiatrist with clinics in multiple states and a huge online following.
But in report... more
Rae has a lifelong misconception about her dyscalculia turned on its head. And she learns why labels don’t mean limits.
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Last fall, I heard something that floored me: The tests we have for ADHD in adults don’t work very well.
As an adult with ADHD, I think about this all the time because our diagnosis is so stigmatized and so misunderstood. It’s overdiagnosed. It’s un... more
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- “This ADHD American Life” - Quality + Not Sales-y
Bravo! Finally an ADHD podcast that isn’t trying to sell you a course!
Host Rae Jacobson and her production team have perfectly mastered the 1st rate “This American Life”/“Invisibilia”/“Serial” style audio journalism in which the host begins with a personal observation or question which she wishes to investigate, and that then frames a conversation. Additionally, show seems to assume a basic knowledge of ADHD, but there are plenty of places to get the 101 information. It seems as if they d... more
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United Statesa year ago - The podcast I didn’t know I needed
Wow. I just finished listening to the first episode and am so excited to see what else they have in store. So much of what they said deeply resonated and tapped into areas that I haven’t heard other podcasters or experts talk about. The host is great and has a perfect podcast voice, which is always a plus.
Apple Podcasts5KmartsUnited States2 years ago - Delightful host, crucial insights!
I learned so much in this first episode and can’t wait to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5jgabriel41United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #69 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #222 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #180 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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Apple Podcasts | #243 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperfocus
What is Hyperfocus about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program centers on ADHD, mental health, learning differences, and how systems—schools, healthcare, and media—shape those experiences. Episodes feature a mix of researchers, clinicians, educators, and voices with lived experience, often connecting scientific findings to real-world implications for families, students, and adults navigating neurodiversity. A standout pattern is the balance between rigorous expert perspectives and candid, personal storytelling that illuminates bias, policy, and the everyday realities of living with or supporting someone who's neurodivergent. The show tends to push for practical advocacy—from inclusive education practices to ethical considerations around online information and care—and frequently challenges... more
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1. ADHD Aha!
2. ADHD Experts Podcast
3. MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel
4. Hacking Your ADHD
5. Women & ADHD
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Recent guests on Hyperfocus include:
1. Roberto Olivardia
2. Jenn Spindler
3. Dr. Jessica Rosenfeld
4. Dr. Reneh Karamians
5. Dr. Kristin Carothers
6. Cate Osborn
7. Jia Lynn Yang
8. Dr. Michael Lenz
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