I want to first off say THANK YOU to Tracey, without this podcast I don’t know if I would have really begun to understand my recently diagnosed ADHD. Being diagnosed as a 51 year old has been absolutely life changing, I still have a long way to go to fully understand everything, and I am so incredibly happy to have Tracey and this podcast to help me along the way.

As a late diagnosed ADHD woman who made it all the way through my PhD before being diagnosed - and only because I figured it out myself - I hear myself in so many of these interviews. It’s also great to hear that we all still struggle and everyone’s different strategies. I totally recommend this podcast for other too scary for their own good ADHD women!

I just discovered this podcast by searching for emotional regulation in the search bar, and up popped episode 6. This really resonated with me and was exactly what I needed to hear. I am so glad to now have this wonderful resource in my pocket! I joined the FB group as well. I’ve always suspected that I have ADHD but I was always quickly dismissed when I brought it up to family. Now, working with my therapist and finding resources, I feel validated and hopeful that even in my 30’s, it’s not too late to address this properly and that I deserve help and validation. I am very excited to be here ❤️

I just discovered you in June and your positive message resonates with me. I’m so thankful that you didn’t allow critical reviews to stop you. I also love starting my day with your “blends”. Never thought I could “meditate” they really help restore my peace. Keep up the good work! You are a blessing!

I have only listened to a few episodes and am already loving this podcast. Every time I read the description of a new-to-me episode I want to listen to it right away. I love how Tracy delivers the information and what she teaches about. It’s helping me to better understand ADHD, my traits, and how to manage traits that negatively affect my life. And, it encourages me to celebrate traits that positively affect my life. I can’t wait to listen to more episodes!

Tracy is authentic, validating and empowering. She covers essential ADHD topics with fresh perspectives. I especially enjoyed the episode with Dr. Fiona Peters on Perfectionism. Highly recommend Tracy’s show!

In January 2024, I happened to hear Tracy on Episode 203 of The Clutterbug Podcast (“Could You Have ADHD? Let’s break down the signs with Tracy Otsuka”) and for the first time, at age 51, I found an explanation for so many of my habits that bother me or others — and explain some of my best traits. I’ve since been diagnosed with ADHD and other neurodiversity and can’t thank Tracy and Cas Aarssen enough for giving me new hope.

I’m still crying nearly every episode even though I’m an OT and self diagnosed myself over 10 years ago. It’s mind blowing how your amazing guests are helping me to discover new aspects of my brain that I never attributed to ADHD! Love, love, LOVE this podcast!!!

I cried through Tracy’s 1st episode and couldn’t believe I’ve lived 44 years without a diagnosis!!! Thank you Tracy for your real talk, passion and positivity in celebrating what makes us different, not deficient!

Really enjoyed the episode with Laura Key! Big fan of you both! Thank you for doing what you do & bringing light to this very real topic. 🎉🎉🎉

I’ve been listening to this awe inspiring podcast for years now and there are so many episodes that just make me cry. Flat out. I feel so seen and understood. I have found my tribe! Tracy is an absolute GEM. All of the time and resources (and pizzazz) she puts out into the world is invaluable, thought provoking, and absolutely from the heart. She is a bright flame, a true a gift, in the most challenging of times.

This podcast is a breath of fresh air in a neurotypical word that highlights nothing but the bad about ADHD and seeks to make those that are different feel out of place and inferior. This podcast has made me not feel so alone and now be able to recognize my own strengths and that of those like me, including my son! Thank you!

I was diagnosed with ADHD, predominantly inattentive type, just 5 months ago shortly after my 43rd birthday. My LMHC recommended Tracy’s book. I discovered the podcast after getting the book. I have learned so much about my ADHD brain from listening. I gain insight from every single episode, even the ones I wouldn’t think relate to my life. Thank you Tracy, for sharing your passion to help women navigate how to embrace our ADHD brains.

Why can’t I get this episode off my phone ? What the heck .. I’ve unfollowed show, removed downloads and done everything possible and yet this episode haunts me- it’s always there as if I’m playing it unless I play something else and then there it is again. It pops up playing in my car! Be gone!!!

What a relief when I found this podcast! Being diagnosed in my 40’s, I’ve been on a journey of understanding how to help my challenges and celebrate where adhd is a my superpower and then pass along what I know to my clients. I love how the podcast gives both stories - the I’m not alone healing - and ways to help me. It’s like a college class. And the Facebook group is essential. What a world that Tracy has created here! Listen and love it too!

As a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in her 30s, I’ve found Tracy and her podcast refreshing and validating! This podcast makes me feel empowered by my ADHD and less like it’s a negative part of who I am. Any woman who has (or suspects they have) ADHD should be tuning in!

The number of times I have sent these podcasts to people to help explain things happening in my brain I can’t explain or didn’t understand and now do really shows how helpful and relatable this podcast is. I have learned so much about myself, my brain and have learned to love and embrace and use this powerful brain to my benefit. Don’t sleep on this podcast it’s added to my life so much!

Tracy's genuine passion for empowering ADHD women shines through every episode. Tracy's personal journey with ADHD, coupled with her background as a lawyer and certified ADHD coach, brings so much knowledge to every conversation.

Tracy always sounds great and so I know her audio engineers are doing a fabulous job for her and us. But, when the person she is interviewing has a less than ideal microphone set up, with echoes and volume issues, it is hard for me to listen. in fact, I just can’t like today, May 8. I just skip those episodes, which I like to get the information, but oh well. Tracy is iconic at this point. She is international and she is better than this, and so should her podcast be, as well. Not sure how this can be fixed but I thought I would just put it out there. Your mostly devoted listener.

This was the podcast I had been looking for! I had spent the majority of my life swimming through molasses trying to grow, build and find a life worth living. I always felt something was “off” and asked myself why everything was so much harder for me compared to so many other people. After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 33, I finally understood what was happening. It was a huge step, but very isolating and with that, a lot of emotions came into play. Where were the resources, the tribe that gets it, the community etc … and boom, what do you know, I found all of that here! Tracy speaks to the superpowers that come with ADHD and with every fantastic guest comes the inspired guarantee in a multitude of forms that you absolutely have endless opportunities and potential. The trick is harnessing your skill set to make it yours. It is part of my self care to listen to this podcast because it reminds me that there is no such thing as a learning deficit, only learning differences and differences are GREAT! So much so, I started my own consulting company; inspired by all of this great stuff here! LOVE this PC!

I LOVE hearing about so many other women who either have or suspect they have ADHD and how they have embraced the fact that their brains just work differently. I fall into the 'suspect I have' category, and it explains SO MUCH. I've learned a ton from the array of guests, but the episode that spoke to my soul was the one on which Tracy talked about grief in the wake of her mom's passing. I happened to listen to it just about 3 years after my mom's passing, and it took me right back to my experience 3 years before. I can totally relate to much of what Tracy shared! We neurodivergent folks definitely process things differently. Thank you, Tracy, for bringing women like us into each others' lives.

This is my favorite episode ever, no shade to Grace. I LOVED how you both just ADHD'd through it and it was so fun. I'm literally listening on a roadtrip, pulled over to get gas (because i for got to fill up before I left to head home) and had to leave a review before I forgot. Also, Brooke totally sold me on her book and yours too, Tracy. I have it in my Amazon cart, I guess it's time to check out.

Been listening for about a year. Early 50s, diagnosed at 35. Combined type. Didn’t really dive in to my own adhd experience until a combination of adhd, perimenopause, and long COVID contributed to the demise of a 6 month romantic relationship I thought would be for the long haul. The perimenopause/adhd difficulties intensified in early ‘22. I could no longer mask my difficulties. Time blindness and hyperfocus were the downfall. Your podcast has me laughing and crying every week. This episode I totally related to the curly hair. I’ve learned to love my curly hair, but straight is easier. If I get a blowout, I can go days without washing, and can make it look nice with a brush. Curly is more time consuming. Still trying to find a balance!!!

Tracy is an amazing host and so easy to talk to. Tracy, thank you for having me on. I so enjoy listening to your pod!

Thank you, Tracy, to you and your team for sharing inspiring and extremely helpful information with the world through this podcast, and also through your book and online classes! In this podcast you will enjoy interviews with some of the top experts on neurodiversity, and also many inspiring stories from neurodivergent individuals who have found great success, both personally and professionally. Lots of helpful and entertaining episodes on personal development as well. Highly recommend!

Thank you, Tracy, for your leadership and courage in this field.

What a breath of fresh air. Tracy knows exactly how to deliver tangible advice and insights that make having ADHD feel like a superpower. She continually shows up giving 110% — and I appreciate the no fluff approach. All gold, no fluff. Thank you, Tracy!

Thank you Tracy for writing your book, starting this podcast, and being a coach! I learned I had ADHD through your book that I found through the episode you were on with Jenna Kutcher. My mind is blown and all the pieces have fell into place! Now I’m learning how to use ADHD to my advantage.

Great episode! How comforting it is to align with so many of the symptoms discussed.

I am so grateful for Tracy’s work via this podcast and her new book! This is the first podcast review I have ever written! I never write reviews, mostly because I have gotten distracted or can’t fully articulate my feelings, but I decided this was too important to not acknowledge. I am a 43 year old mom of 4 and entrepreneur. Over the past year I suspected I might have adhd after listening to some other podcasts where the subject was discussed. I found it interesting but didn’t think much more about it as it swirled into the mix of hundreds or ideas and thoughts running through my mind. It wasn’t until the start of the year when I was really struggling with some thinking and planning for my business paired with serious burnout after some intense months filled with pushing it to the limit that I reached a breaking point and started doing some serious soul searching. I had talked with my therapist about adhd which she agreed I most likely had and I remembered Tracy and her work and was pleased to see she had a new book! As I read the book and started listening to the podcast episodes my life unfolded before my eyes. For the first time ever, everything I always wondered about from my weaknesses to my strengths made sense! I am not exaggerating when I say Tracy explained myself and my brain to me in a way I had never heard it explained or knew it could be explained. I am so grateful for this midlife revelation! It is so encouraging to me to understand what is going on with me and how I work and how my mind works. I was very anxious and depressed a month ago as I was ruminating and catastrophizing about myself and my work. I still have plenty to sort out and figure out moving forward, but with the knowledge and support I have gained from Tracy’s work, I feel like I can do the hard things. I can know myself better. I can finally understand why I am the way I am. If you have not read Tracy’s book, I highly recommend it. And like Tracy when I’m excited about something I can’t shut up about it! If you think you might have ADHD or have a friend or family member working thinking about or with ADHD I guarantee you and they will not regret reading it. Thank you Tracy!

As a woman navigating the whirlwind of ADHD, finding this podcast was like discovering a hidden treasure trove of understanding, validation, and laughter. Tracy, is fun, quick and she has such sharp wit. She makes every episode feel like a heart-to-heart chat with a wise friend. 💖 She may as well be reading a script of my life half of the time. I also TRULY appreciate that she is coming at this from an angle of a SUCCESSFUL, SMART and DRIVEN woman rather than some of the other ways people approach ADHD.

Thank you for putting out content that gets to the heart of what it truly feels like to have ADHD. I love the honesty and vulnerability on this podcast. 🫶🏻 Truly a must-listen for any human with ADHD.

I found Tracy Otsuka’s podcast while taking a deep dive in better understanding my daughter’s inattentive ADHD. While there are many characteristics and personality traits that I can relate to in my three other children, my youngest had left me scratching my head. How could she be ADHD, after all, she could sit and creatively play with her toys for hours? She loved playing with puzzles. She is so quiet and unassuming, striving to fly under the radar. At the same time, she would quietly do crazy and impulsive things, that left us flabbergasted. Finally, a series of unfortunate events, within her then current friend group occurred and I realized that I needed more insight to how her brain worked. In both Tracy’s Facebook group and her podcast, I found validation, understanding, and information, that not only led to a better understanding of my youngest child, but to my own personal diagnosis at the age of 49. I have now gone back to the beginning of her program, and am systematically listening to all of her previous podcasts, before I let myself listen to any more of her newer ones. I am able to appreciate Tracy’s evolution as a podcaster, in both quality and content, as well as receiving validation of my own experiences. Areas in my journey, such as identifying and understanding RSD, masking, perfectionism. In addition to understanding my difficulties handling the lockdowns during Covid and so on. Thank you Tracy, for giving women like myself and my daughter a place to turn, where we no longer feel that our brain chemistry is a neither a secret nor a mystery.

I can’t believe I’m barely just getting around to writing a review! I’ve been listening to Tracy’s podcast for far over a year now. It has been an essential component to helping me learn more about myself, ADHD, and all the many ways in which ADHD women are using their special gifts in the world. On a personal level, this podcast really motivated me to continue pursuing my diagnosis, which really wasn’t an easy task, but I did it! I have also shared episodes with my husband, mother, and other family members, so that they have a better understanding of where I’m coming from (as well as my son, who I believe will also be diagnosed when he’s more of age). Thank you, Tracy, for all of your hard work to help women with ADHD discover their special attributes, and not just focus on negative qualities. Thank you for your optimism, and the diversity of your podcast topics. You make great company on my commutes to and from work! I am so grateful to have randomly discovered your podcast long ago. Now, what are you waiting for? If you’re reading this review, just go start listening to the episodes! xoxo

I hate podcasts. I can never focus enough on a podcast to binge watch it like a NetFlix Korean Drama of 10-16 episodes!. This podcast I cannot get enough off. As an educator with a Master’s in Exceptional Education and having 2 kids with their own spectacular ADHD brains, I kind of felt jaded about my knowledge of ADHD. I felt I knew all the signs and symptoms and challenges. I have all the Smart and Scattered Series and everything from Hallowell and Driven to Distraction Series. I have books on ADHD Hacks. But nothing pulled it together like this show. I have a cookbook that I recently bought called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. I love this one because it’s premise is you can be a great cook if you know the chemistry and the whys and what’s of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and their interaction with meats, vegetables, doughs etc. This podcast is exactly that for me. In one week it has not just taught me the basic ABC’s of ADHD but the nuts, gears, and bolts of the different manifestations of ADHD and what it looks like. The bestest part is the COLORS of Experts she has on the show that not only discuss their expertise but are also living with ADHD as well. I have never talked back to a podcast so much as I have with Tracy. I started biking recently and instead of music I blast an episode of her show and bike around the neighborhood etc. People pass by me and think I am talking to my friend and not just a podcast. Every single person she has had on the show o have found a little of me in that person. For example, RBS, wow that’s why I pull at my eyelashes? Entrepreneurialism! Wow! That’s why I have a million ideas? Interpersonal Intuition! That’s why I can read a room? When talking to people I always preface it with “ I have dot to dot thinking. You have to connect the dots to figure out what I am talking about ! “ Or I tell people “ I am a weaver and I weave many topics into my thoughts to make a thought or connection. It’s the fabric of my faith. “ Everyone looks at me oddly or are just gravitated to me. By listening to this podcast I now understand why social interactions are difficult for me even though I am very social. But it’s more than that. I remember when my mom was trying to fix and arrange my marriage to a “ nice Muslim boy”. The suitor would come to the house and I had no idea what to say to him much less feed him. My culture is very oriented and I remember after getting married to my current husband and my friends and mother in law would ask me “ So what are you making Faisal for Dinner? “ or I would go out with my friends and they would ask me “ what did you give Faisal for dinner. “ To both I replied “ cereal “ or “ peanut butter and jelly.” Que in big eyes and wide mouths at the audacity of serving Faisal cereal or peanut butter. It baffled me how people did this everyday and why does it overwhelm me. And why is it I only get inspired to cook and then it’s because people are coming over? And why do I do this manic cooking ritual complete with time blindness and the enduring emotional dysregulation combustion that flares up at the end because of course, the meal being made ended up over salted, soggy, burnt, or worse dry. Now I know these are all manisfestations of ADHD in Woman and I am only now getting to know my brain again. So the color of the show has added a brilliance to my life again and I am comforted in knowing that there are others out there just like me and it’s ok. It’s perfect. It’s me an Allah Designed Happy Doer. And one more thing, the young factor. I get that all the time. And now I know why, we have a child like like wonder to learning what this life is all about and are in constant gratitude and awe. And the best part of the shows are the little areas of repetition like when she thought she was a good parent but realized wait, the self control her kids demo is because of their own neuro self, not me. 🎉 That was probably the game changing moment for me. And so I continue watching yhe 100 rest of episode. I am a speed reader and o bet I can finish all these episodes like a 300 page good read for Book Club! And I did order her new book today and I look forward to reading it tomorrow. Oh and I love the fact that she went to Georgetown University. That’s my original hometown. And yes, I am a raver too and cannot shut up talking about her and her amazing show!!!So if you don’t want to have dead end life because of your ADHD or you think you have a dead end life because of your ADHD. Nope, I have found the Fountain of Mental Youth legit research based miracle ! I have found the La Mer of ADHD Miracle Cream. Gratitude to you Tracy for shaking the narrative and erasing the stigma!!

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD but haven’t had the time to research and understand what that really means, how it manifests and what I can do. Hearing this episode and others is like having a plot twist in a movie that explains everything that came before. My discomfort and inability to calm down even when I am aware of why I am deregulated. But of course that energy helps me be really productive and exhausted…it’s not a character flaw, it’s the way I am wired. Thanks for the insight and also tips to deal.

Trailblazer and expert!!! In 2020, if you searched podcasts for “ADHD” + “women”, you’d find a couple options AND THIS GREAT SHOW. Always imitated, never duplicated!

Thank you Tracy is not enough !! You are a joy to listen to! If you have ADHD I’ll take it because I think you are the smartest kindest witty intelligent caring person I have ever had the pleasure of listening to!! Thank you for sharing and teaching !! I am forever grateful !! Love Marie ADD and 73 this Sunday !!

Thanks for all you do, Tracy!

Tracy is so genuine and a terrific host. Every episode is informative and interesting

I lost my Grandma- my mother figure, our family’s matriarch and the best person I have ever known suddenly in May. She was the person who got me, who accepted me with whatever warts. She had an unfailing belief in me that affected my belief in myself. She also had ADHD (which we realized after I had been diagnosed) and we spent the past couple of years connecting our dots and relishing all of the creative endeavors pursued out of our hunt for dopamine (she was also an incredible seamstress). I have listened and loved this podcast for months, and was hesitant but curious to listen to Ep. 249: Adieu Beautiful Mama, since I knew it would hit home. I had no idea how much of a gift this would be to me. One of the biggest challenges I have found with ADHD is the struggle to be SEEN and to be truly KNOWN. I have been seen and known by your tale Tracy. The optimism. The arrangements, the details for the service, the final gift, down to hummingbirds and the color yellow. I wept so much as you described what we both did to honor our cherished ones. You have unwittingly seen my heart and encouraged it through sharing your own journey and I am forever grateful to you for it.

There is a huge HUGE crossover between neurodivergent people and people who struggle with alcohol and other substances, and the episode on breaking up with alcohol is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who is sober-curious, or anyone struggling with their drinking and/or their ADHD. As a therapist once told me, and what’s confirmed on this show with each guest, is that ADHD is something we live with until we reach our maximum capacity to cope with it, mask it, deal with it, or work around it. Kids, work, marriage, loss, financial struggles etc. all pile on sometimes. But I’ve learned through my own personal journey that it’s in this moment of breaking down that we are truly tested to make life changing enhancements to our daily activities. As Kuda states in this episode, throw out the question “do I have a problem,” and instead examine whether sobriety might be a beautiful, effective, and powerful enhancement to your life given your unique ADHD brain. Anyway, don’t just take my word for it as someone who has been sober for only a little over a year, listen to this episode and make your own decision. Thank you so much Tracy and Amanda Kuda. Kudos to you both, Sisters!

5/5

Thank you. It is helping me understand who i am and also realizing i am not alone

This podcast has become a lifeline to me, as a woman who was diagnosed ‘late’ in life. I greatly appreciate Tracy and her guests sharing their wisdom and insights. Even better, for the first time in my life, someone gets me! I would love to share my story with Tracy someday. Thank you for making this podcast! ❤️

This is THE BEST explanation of how and why meditation is helpful for ADHD brains. I am a woman with ADHD and psychotherapist who specializes in ADHD and encourage all of my clients (with and without ADHD) to try mindfulness/meditation and even though I’ve taken a number of continuing education courses, some even led by Buddhist monks, I have never heard such a helpful explanation and method for us ADHDers!

Tracy’s podcast was one of my first favorites! While men are welcomed, Tracy’s focus on women has helped me understand so much about my female body and mind in conjunction with my ADHD. Don’t miss out on this great podcast!

Tracy you are the bomb on truth with optimism. I have learned so much. I’ve always believed ADHD was my secret sauce and reason for success. Midlife made start to focus on the struggles and the negatives. Your knowledge and bold way of sharing helped me improve the challenges and get back to believing in myself. Thank you.

Thank you for all your hard work, all the information you’re providing is so helpful and life changing!

The episode on gut health just blew my mind! Thank you!